Such large-scale looting would inevitably alarm the government, leading to a crackdown on the bandits.

only...

Liu Yingying flexed her knuckles, her eyes sparkling in the darkness.

Given the brutality of these bandits, regardless of whether the government can wipe them all out, it's unlikely that any of the women who were abducted and taken to the mountains will return alive!

Originally, with her skills, it wouldn't have been difficult for her to take Zhao Di away.

But the moment Liu Yingying saw the bandits, a different plan formed in her mind...

But no matter how clever she is, she has to wait until she gets out of this cave before she can put her plans to use.

How can I get those bandits to let me out?

Liu Yingying freed one hand and touched her chin, lost in thought...

The night seemed endlessly long, with dawn yet to break.

Inside the cave, several women who couldn't sleep started chatting.

"Hey, which village are you all from?"

"Lijiazhuang Village, Shitian Township, where are you?"

"I'm from Liujia Village, Ma'ao Township..."

Do you think the government will really send someone to rescue us?

"Well...that's hard to say..."

The atmosphere inside the cave suddenly became incredibly heavy.

Liu Yingying fell asleep during their meaningless conversation.

Meanwhile, the village heads of several towns that had been plundered rushed to the county government office overnight with torches and beat the petition drum!

"Please, Your Excellency, do justice for this humble subject!"

"Those bandits on Xijiu Mountain are too rampant! They dare to massacre a village in broad daylight! We beg you, sir, to do us commoners justice and seek justice for us!"