Just then, a faint, intermittent sob broke the silence of the temple.
Wu Fangming immediately sprang into action, following the sound with such light footsteps that they were almost silent.
His gaze searched the corners of the temple, finally settling on the back of a wooden pillar.
He slowly approached, then suddenly reached out and pulled out the person hiding in the shadows.
Then, a chubby man with a buzz cut came into their view.
The man covered his head and scrambled out, his face filled with terror and helplessness.
His clothes were tattered, with torn fabric revealing scratches; his feet were covered in mud, clearly from hastily stepping in it while fleeing.
The abrasions on my legs had dried up, leaving behind horrifying scars.
Judging from the man's appearance, he should be a normal person hiding here.
I just don't know why I ran into him in a place like this.
Who are you?
Wu Fangming asked.
Upon hearing his voice, the latter abruptly raised his head.
A familiar face came into Wu Fangming and Chuanliu's view.
Who are you?
Wu Fangming asked warily, his gaze sweeping over Xiong Ajiao, trying to glean some clues from the man's disheveled appearance.
Upon hearing his voice, the latter suddenly raised his head, and a familiar face came into Wu Fangming and Chuanliu's view.
This person was none other than Xiong Ajiao, who came to the island with the other two and obtained "Plum Blossom 2".
Xiong Ajiao's eyes sparkled with surprise, and he said in a slightly trembling voice:
"Hey bro, it really is you!"
As if her long-suffering had finally found an outlet, Xiong Ajiao's emotions collapsed instantly. She grabbed Wu Fangming's leg, tears streaming down her face, and choked out:
"I've met my family! Waaaaah!"
Looking at Xiong Ajiao's bruised and swollen face, Wu Fangming couldn't help but feel a pang of sympathy.
He tried to free his legs, which were bound and unable to move, while simultaneously diverting Xiong Ajiao's attention, and asked:
How did you end up here?
Upon hearing this, Xiong Ajiao sobbed as she let go of his hand, wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes, and began to recount his ordeal.
After landing on the island, he and Zhang Yi and Zhang Er were taken away by the people of Plum Blossom City and lost contact with the others.
The people of Plum Blossom City demanded their identity tokens. Knowing she was no match for them, Xiong Ajiao handed over her identity tokens early on to save her life.
However, the Zhang brothers, Zhang Yi and Zhang Er, considered themselves superior to others and refused to hand over their belongings, which resulted in them being severely beaten and then taken away.
After that, Xiong Ajiao became a single person, and he never saw Zhang Yi or Zhang Er again.
But he soon discovered that he had no use for his talents in Plum Blossom City.
Before arriving on the island, he was an accountant; in this city, he is a homeless man, and it seems that his presence or absence makes no difference.
To make a living, he could only work odd jobs in the homes of official residents of Plum Blossom City.
Until that day, he accidentally bumped into his employer.
"He didn't scold me, but helped me up and asked if I was in pain. I blushed immediately. Since arriving on Paradise Island, no one has ever been so kind to me..."
Later, I discovered we shared the same interests, and I was so happy! I started getting closer to him, unable to resist caring for him and wanting to be good to him. One day, he actually came to my door himself!
Without saying a word, I followed him into the bedroom…
As Xiong Ajiao spoke, a hint of coquettishness appeared on her face. She seemed to be lost in memories, reminiscing about the days when she was deeply loved.
Wu Fangming, Zhuiming, and Chuanliu listened silently from the side, unsure how to evaluate Xiong Ajiao's extreme love-struck mind.
Xiong Ajiao continued, "And then I saw the same terrifying things as those outside! He had tied them to either side of the bedroom, and he actually wanted to do it in that environment..."
The three people listening nearby tried their best to control their expressions, which were about to twitch.
The world is vast and full of wonders.
A person's hobbies can be very diverse and even bizarre, but it has to be said that this hobby is really a bit outrageous.
"So...you said yes to him?"
Chuanliu asked softly.
Xiong Ajiao bit her lip and nodded, tears streaming down her face again. "I had no choice. If I didn't cling to him, I wouldn't be able to survive in Plum Blossom City. Besides, he treated me even better afterward. He gave me a private room and even returned 'Plum Blossom 2' to me!"
"Isn't this a good thing? Why did you run out again?"
Zhui Ming asked with a faint question.
If everything is as he said, how could the three of them have met Xiong Ajiao at this time and place?
The latter seemed dissatisfied with Zhui Ming's attitude and gave him a slight glare.
Then, she took Wu Fangming's arm and continued angrily:
"Because I discovered that I wasn't his only one at all! And then he wanted to play some new games with me... I just couldn't accept it."
Fortunately, my memory is still pretty good. I remember that when we arrived at the City of Plum Blossoms, their people took us to stay overnight at a temple along the way. So, I found a chance to escape.
"Don't you know that corpses roam around here at night?"
Zhuiming leaned against the pillar and asked sharply.
"Corpse people? You mean those inhuman, ghostly things outside?"
Xiong Ajiao's face was full of surprise, clearly unaware of the term "corpse man." "I've gone out by myself at night before, and I've never encountered anything like this before. Apart from today, I've only seen a few in his bedroom."
He never expected that the moment night fell, he would see those terrifying things suddenly appear in his field of vision.
Those creatures, which resembled both humans and beasts, roared and charged towards him when they saw him.
He was so frightened that he ran with all his might and nearly died before finally escaping to this place.
Having suffered countless shocks and injuries, which greatly ravaged his mind and body, he finally managed to lock the courtyard gate, but then he suddenly heard the sound of the temple gate opening, and he couldn't help but burst into tears.
Listening to Xiong Ajiao's story, everyone couldn't help but feel a sense of pity for her experiences.
Men can be a bit love-struck, but they also know that this overweight man is just an ordinary person, and it's already a miracle that he survived such a sudden situation.
Wu Fangming took a deep breath, patted Xiong Ajiao on the shoulder, and asked in a friendly manner:
"So what are your plans after that?"
The latter's eyes lit up. "I escaped without his knowledge, and he might want to kill me now. Anyway, I can't go back to Plum Blossom City now. Since I can meet you here, it must be an order from Lord Guan."
So… I want to follow you! Please let me follow you, handsome!
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