"The carriage is a smaller target, so even if those dwarfs attack again, we can defend it more easily!"
Liu Muchen patted Li Dagui on the shoulder, knowing that any further words of comfort would be futile at this point.
The only thing we can do is try to distract Li Dagui.
Once they rescued Lin Xue and the others, they immediately left for Quanzhou.
"Okay, thank you, Uncle Liu!"
Knowing Liu Muchen's good intentions, Li Dagui thanked him and then had his brothers pack their things and send Liu Taozi and Li Shun to the carriage.
The family stood guard around the carriage, constantly on their guard.
Those who were too tired to continue would rest in the carriage, and everyone would take turns standing guard.
Meanwhile, Lin Xue's journey took more than two hours.
It was pitch black inside the tunnel, and you couldn't see anything.
Moreover, the tunnels are interconnected, so if you don't keep up, you can easily be left behind!
Lin Xue quickly caught up and carried the dwarfs, including Ah Hui.
Unable to maneuver freely in the secret passage, and facing overwhelming odds, Lin Xue did not act rashly but instead put away her broadsword.
Seeing that Lin Xue did not make a move, the dwarfs stopped attacking and let Lin Xue follow them deeper into the secret passage.
Two hours later, they finally emerged from the secret passage into a valley surrounded by cliffs on all sides.
The valley is filled with small bridges, flowing streams, birdsong, and fragrant flowers, making it a very beautiful place.
Lin Xue glanced around quickly and noticed that there were quite a few dwarfs in the valley.
She walked quickly to the dwarfs carrying He Ahui and reached out to pull at He Ahui and Li Zhen, who were being carried by the dwarfs.
The group of dwarfs didn't persist any longer. When she came over to pull them, they let the two of them go.
Their original target wasn't He Ahui and her daughter; they only targeted He Ahui to lure Lin Xue in!
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