[Forget it, throughout history, there's never been a shortage of old perverts.]

[Getting back to Tianxiang Tower is the priority; otherwise, Father and Third Brother will worry.]

Yun Duoduo breathed a sigh of relief, straightened her clothes, adjusted the little golden flower in her hair, and regrouped, preparing to find her way back on her own.

...

As the sun sets, a round, chubby, pale yellow figure is quickly shuffling along a path.

An older woman dressed in floral print suddenly appeared in front of her with a big smile, blocking her way.

"Baby, where's your father?" The aunt's voice was a little hoarse, making Yun Duoduo feel very uncomfortable.

"I'm on my way to find my father!"

Yun Duoduo gave a casual reply, walked around the aunt, and continued walking forward. She had already asked a kind-looking uncle earlier, and he said that Tianxiang Restaurant was in this direction.

"Auntie, shall I take you to find your father?" Her smile was like a giant trumpet flower, sending chills down one's spine.

Yun Duoduo was getting annoyed. [Why is this person so persistent? Is he trying to scam me?]

When she looked at the plump woman's face, her wrinkles were so prominent that the smile seemed to be piled up on her face, which made her feel very displeased.

"No need, thank you, Auntie." After saying that, she walked past the plump woman in the floral dress and continued walking forward.

The plump woman grabbed Yun Duoduo's white arm, looking her up and down with greed in her eyes.

This white baby looks exceptionally well-bred; selling it to a wealthy family would surely bring in a considerable sum of money.

"Auntie has some sweet cakes at home, would you like some?"

[Sweet cake? I've heard that traditional sweet cakes have a unique flavor.]

She shook her head. This wasn't the time to be greedy. She had to hurry and get back to Tianxiang Tower to find her father and the others.

"Let's go to Auntie's house. There are not only sweet cakes, but also lots of delicious food and fun things to do."

[Go to her house?]

Is this the legendary human trafficker?

The sugar-making technology in Nanyang was limited, and for ordinary families, sugar cakes were a very precious and luxurious item. Presumably, many children were lured away by the sugar cakes sold by this plump aunt.

She pulled her arm out of the plump woman's hand and continued walking, quickening her pace.

Seeing that the child remained unmoved, the plump woman's smile faded.

"Come back with me obediently, or you'll regret it!" the plump aunt said sternly, her hands on her hips, looking down at him.

【Oh my god?!】

Is this some kind of challenge to me, the princess?

"Auntie, are you a human trafficker?!"

Yun Duoduo stopped and stared straight at the fat aunt. She was already annoyed, and now a surge of anger welled up inside her.

"A human trafficker?"

The plump woman was stunned for a moment.

"Uh, so it's human trafficking?" Yun Duoduo looked at you with an expression that said, "You don't even know this?"

"Yes, so, you little rascal, you'd better behave yourself." Seeing that her secret had been exposed, the plump aunt stopped pretending and revealed a fierce look.

She didn't expect that her usual tricks wouldn't work now. The doll was neither tempted by the candy toys nor afraid of them. It was really strange.

So this is what human slave traders looked like in ancient times. They were really ugly!

There's nothing to be afraid of regarding human slave traders; just don't let them drug you before they proceed.

[Don't worry, they don't have ether anyway, and this human trafficker isn't very skilled; it's just a combination of the lure of sweet cakes and violence.]

Yun Duoduo pondered for a moment, then said, "This plump woman seems to have abducted quite a few infants. Perhaps we should go with her first, rescue the trapped children, and then rush back to find my father."

After making up her mind, Yun Duoduo changed her expression. With an innocent and cheerful smile, she looked at the fat god and said, "Wow, that's great! Auntie, take me to your house to eat some sweet cakes! I'm so hungry!"

The plump aunt was stunned for a moment by Yun Duoduo's sudden change of expression.

She looked at Yun Duoduo as if she were looking at a little fool. Was this child perhaps a fool?

"Hey, that's a good boy. Come on, follow me."

The plump woman didn't think much of it; since the child was willing to follow her, it was naturally a good thing.

[A doll that's not even as tall as a table, she can't possibly cause any trouble.]

Hearing what the chubby god was thinking, Yun Duoduo curled her lips into a smile. [Hey chubby auntie, don't look down on people!]

The plump aunt walked in front, with Yun Duoduo following behind. They walked around a grove of trees and soon arrived near a small patch of thatched huts.

Yun Duoduo held a pebble in her hand and marked the tree trunks along the way.

When you go back, just follow the markings. Otherwise, you'll get lost in this forest, unable to distinguish east from west, and easily get lost in a maze.

"Good girl, come in, the sugar cake is inside."

The plump aunt stood smiling at the door. She pushed open the dilapidated wooden door of the thatched hut and gestured for Yun Duoduo to go inside.

Yun Duoduo stepped over the threshold and observed her surroundings.

The room was small, the windows were somewhat dilapidated, and there was little furniture, only a table and three stools.

There was a small teapot, three cups, and a plate of white sugar cakes on the table.

The environment is so rudimentary, the windows are drafty, and it must be very cold in winter. It seems the plump woman doesn't live here; this must be a place she's staying.

There were three stools and three teacups, so the plump auntie must have had two accomplices.

"Eat!"

Yun Duoduo sat on a wooden stool, picked up a piece of sugar cake, and after confirming that the sugar cake was not poisonous, she put it in her mouth and took a bite.

Nanyang has limited sugar-making technology, so this sugar cake is not made with sugar, but with lots of sweet dried fruit inside, making it soft, chewy and sweet.

[This plump woman brought me here, why doesn't she arrest me?]

She looked at the plump woman, who was peering outside.

[So, they were waiting for their accomplices.]

"Auntie, I'm finished eating, I'm leaving now!"

After eating and drinking her fill, Yun Duoduo waved her hand, jumped off the stool, and pretended to leave.

She observed for a long time but didn't see any other rooms where trafficked children were locked up, nor did she hear any children screaming. She figured she was just overthinking it; maybe Yun Duoduo was this fat aunt's first case in her trafficking career.

The plump woman glanced at the doorway, and two burly, dark-skinned men jumped out, carrying ropes and masks.

Good heavens, the fat auntie's accomplices have arrived.

"You little brat, you better behave, or don't blame us for using force!" the burly man roared.

Yun Duoduo wiped her mouth, shook her head, and looked troubled. [She was such a sweet little thing just now, and now she's a little brat?]

"Stop talking nonsense, hurry up and tie him up and throw him into the cellar. This little brat has delicate skin and tender flesh, he'll definitely fetch a good price!" As he spoke, the man stretched the rope, making a move to tie up Yun Duoduo.

"Auntie, I'll be good, please don't tie me up!"