A low, dark passage appeared behind the wall, and the brick and stone walls were covered with mottled marks left by the years.
At the end of the passage was a sturdy iron cage. The rusty iron bars seemed extremely strong, and in the dim light they looked like the sharp teeth of a giant beast.
In the silence, the sound of bats flapping their wings could be faintly heard, like the malicious laughter of an uninvited guest, harsh and disturbing.
Su Huaiyue approached the cage, her light footsteps concealing the nervousness in her heart.
Her eyes were like flames in the dark night, quickly catching sight of the captives trapped behind the iron cages. Their faces were filled with fear and despair, and their outstretched arms were like dry branches, hoping for redemption.
The faint whimpering sound was intermittent, and in the darkness, it seemed extremely fragile and heartbreaking.
Su Huaiyue carefully observed the surrounding environment, not daring to relax for a moment.
She whispered, "We have to act quickly. If the fire gets bigger, these people will be in greater danger."
Her voice was firm but with a hint of urgency, as if every word carried a heavy weight of worry and responsibility.
"Don't worry, we can do it."
Wei Che on the side responded concisely and forcefully.
They took action without further delay.
Several people worked together seamlessly to set fire along the planned route, and the smoke spread quickly along the passage.
The flames leaped, lighting up the entire room.
Taking advantage of this moment of chaos, Su Huaiyue and Wei Che faked a fire scene while ensuring the safety of the captives.
Soon, the fire spread to the other end of the cave, and the rising smoke revealed the effect they had expected.
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