After the battle with the hounds, a new day begins.

As the sun rises in the east, its brilliant rays pierce through the sparse clouds, and warm but not dazzling beams of light descend from the sky, just as after a rainstorm, the gloom dissipates.

Liao Yu, his face contorted with anger, looked up at the arrogant and domineering Shen Fei, gritting his teeth inwardly.

"I shouldn't have let that kid go because of Shen Lin's hunger."

If only I had known then what I know now, I wouldn't have done it in the first place. There's no medicine for regret in this world.

Beside Shen Fei stood four men in black, armed with guns, who expressionlessly held Old Master Liao and Liao Kongmin hostage. Old Master Liao and Liao Kongmin were pale, clearly suffering from the aftereffects of their fear. Yet, they remained proud and unperturbed, neither alarmed nor frightened, standing tall and straight as if they were the masters of the world.

The two most important people in his life had both fallen into the hands of the despicable Shen Fei, leaving him completely at her mercy. Liao Yu felt a surge of panic at the thought, quickly glancing at them several times before finally breathing a sigh of relief upon confirming they were unharmed.

"It's good that you're alright." Liao Yu patted his chest, still feeling a bit shaken.

Unlike Liao Yu, Ji Xiaoxiao didn't experience any dramatic emotional fluctuations. She calmly surveyed her surroundings. Shen Fei's security arrangements were extremely thorough and airtight. Ji Xiaoxiao had absolutely no chance of rescuing Old Master Liao and Liao Kongmin silently.

"Ayu, what do we do now?" Ji Xiaoxiao whispered in Liao Yu's ear.

Liao Yu stared intently at Old Master Liao and Liao Kongmin, as if trying to imprint their faces deep into his soul, so that even in the next life, they would never become mere memories.

"You're not really going to agree to Shen Fei's conditions and trade your life for hers, are you?"

Ji Xiaoxiao held Liao Yu's broad hand and gently advised him not to act rashly.

"Xiao Qiong, they are the people I love most in this life." So, I can't abandon them, so I have no choice but to go along with Shen Fei's wishes. So, I'm sorry.

Fool, if you die, there will be no hope left.

Ji Xiaoxin was anxious and said loudly, "Ayu, Shen Fei is cunning and treacherous. How can you be sure that if you do as he wishes, he will release Grandpa Liao and Xiaobao?"

Ji Xiaoxiao's words struck a chord with Liao Yu. Shen Fei was unpredictable; if he did as she wished and committed suicide, Shen Fei would ultimately turn on him and deny everything, leaving him with a bitter end. Without him as their pillar of support, what would become of Old Master Liao and Liao Kongmin, the old man and the young man?

“We should consider this matter carefully before making any arrangements. Ah Yu, you must not act impulsively and do something that will hurt your loved ones and please your enemies.” Seeing that Liao Yu’s expression softened, Ji Xiaoxiao pressed on and actively advised Liao Yu to think things through carefully.

Liao Yu frowned, his worried gaze falling on Old Master Liao and Liao Kongmin. Old Master Liao shook his head slightly at him.

Since Grandpa doesn't agree either, then...

"Liao Yu, I'll give you a chance. If you agree to one condition, I can let my brother release that old bastard and that little bastard."

Shen Lu's sudden arrival brought a touch of brilliance to this bleak world.

In the dull and tedious post-apocalyptic world, the naive, innocent, and foolish saintly white lotus is like a walking joke, bringing laughter and joy wherever she goes.

"Sister, what brings you here?" Shen Fei trotted over nervously and stood in front of Shen Lu. "It's dangerous here, you should go home."

"Don't bother me, I need to talk to Liao Yu for a while."

Shen Lu slapped Shen Fei and pushed her to the ground.

Shen Fei fell to the ground, fracturing her left elbow. She gasped in pain, her rosy complexion turning deathly pale, revealing a pitiful, delicate beauty.

"Sister, my hand hurts so much," Shen Fei said, her eyes red and her voice filled with grievance.

Shen Lu covered her mouth, taken aback. She carefully helped Shen Fei up, scolding her playfully, "You're such a grown woman, how could you hurt yourself like that?"

"I'm sorry, sis, I'll be more careful in the future."

The siblings were having a great time showing off their affection.

Liao Yu, growing impatient, asked, "What are the conditions?"

Shen Lu gave an "oh" and said urgently, "I don't want your life. As long as you agree to become my lover, I will have Shen Fei release you and your family."

"Okay, I promise you." Liao Yu's answer was firm and resolute.

Ji Xiaoxiao stood aside, not stopping Liao Yu from "feeding himself to the wolves".

As long as you are alive, there is endless hope; when you die, it is truly all over.

Unable to disobey Shen Lu, Shen Fei reluctantly ordered the city gates to be opened to let Liao Yu in. After Liao Yu entered, the gates slammed shut with a bang.

"Where are Grandpa Liao and Xiao Bao?" Ji Xiaoxiao asked Shen Fei with a sullen face.

Shen Fei laughed heartily, raising an eyebrow smugly, "I'm just a guest on my turf."

"You went back on your word."

"So what? It's because you're too stupid, too gullible, and too easy to fool."

Ji Xiaoxiao had no rebuttal and left Hope Base with the convoy and the remaining city guards, settling down temporarily in a small mountain village not far away.

"You all take good care of these supplies. Commander Liao and the base will be fine."

That night, at two in the morning, in the dead of night, Ji Xiaoxiao secretly sneaked into the Hope Base.

Five hours earlier, at nine o'clock in the evening, in a room in the Shen family mansion where the presence of a young girl was ever-present, Liao Yu was fast asleep with his eyes closed, his limbs handcuffed, and his dirty, dark clothes had been replaced with a sexy, transparent outfit, revealing his handsome and alluring figure.

Shen Lu stood by the bed, holding a small leather whip in her hand, with Shen Fei at her feet, drooling like a dog.

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