Back at Nian Wanzhou's place, she had been kept in a bag filled with oppressive energy the whole way, which was what Nan Yu had mentioned as the suppression of a powerful spiritual force.
It was so heavy she could hardly breathe, especially since she was starting to feel uneasy and panicked. The oxygen in the bag seemed to be dwindling, making it even harder for her to breathe.
In her dazed state, Nian Wanzhou felt as if the bag had been opened, as if someone was watching her.
"Let her get some fresh air; she looks listless."
A rough, hoarse voice came from above. Nian Wanzhou squinted and looked around without making a sound, but couldn't see anything at all.
They had no choice but to learn a special method that Nan Yu had taught them: how to leave their scent in unfamiliar places so that they could confirm each other's location.
This is a method used by some minor monsters in the secret realm, and ordinary people or even very powerful people cannot detect it.
Only the closest of friends can sense it.
Nian Wanzhou quietly revealed its tail, raised it, and flicked it twice. Several hairs flew out of the air at a speed imperceptible to the naked eye and magical artifacts, landing on the green leaves outside.
Fortunately, this magical artifact could not block hair or conceal the aura, otherwise Nian Wanzhou's only method of self-rescue might not have been used.
It was a bit of luck amidst misfortune.
Nian Wanzhou's body swayed slightly, but then regained its balance.
Her ears perked up slightly, and after listening carefully for a while, she finally understood that it was a conversation between two monks.
It turns out that this group of people were working for a powerful figure, and their elaborate scheme to capture her was to exchange her for life-saving medicine. There were several other voices, so judging from the situation, there were probably seven or eight of them.
I don't know what level of cultivation they have. What if Nan Yu and the others come to rescue her, but we can't defeat them?
While I was thinking, the ride continued for quite a while before finally stopping, probably when we reached a safe place.
The bag was opened again, and bright light shone in. The glaring light made Nian Wanzhou unable to adjust for a moment, and she couldn't open her eyes.
He was then lassoed with a rope and pulled out.
She's still just a child, so it's easy for others to treat her however they want. Besides, these are magical artifacts she can't escape.
Instead of wasting energy struggling and angering the other party, it's better to wait and see, find an opportunity to leave clues, and wait for someone to come and rescue her.
The blue-clad man with a light-colored scar pulled Nian Wanzhou out and sized her up for a long time. Seeing that the little brat showed no unease, he was quite impressed: "Not bad, as expected of a divine beast, not even flustered in this kind of situation."
Nian Wanzhou was tied up and pulled around. Her body was still that of a child, not an adult. Being tormented like this almost made her cry out in pain, but she dared not scream.
She was unfamiliar with these people and had never seen them before.
No matter how scared she was, Nian Wanzhou didn't dare to make a sound or show any particular fear; she could only pout and remain silent.
The more they look like this, with their chubby little faces, the more pitiful and adorable they become.
For many people, this kind of baby doll is still a rare sight, even if it's a mythical creature.
The man with the light-colored scar looked at Nian Wanzhou and thought: If it weren't for the inappropriate occasion, he would really want to pinch her cheeks. What a pity.
No wonder the Heavenly Mystery Sect kept the little brat hidden so well. With his appearance, he would be surrounded by onlookers if he went out, not to mention that he also has the identity of a divine beast.
Its eyes are watery and lively, just like a little child under a celestial being, even more so than those of an average baby. Its pitiful little face is so endearing.
However, the man with the light-colored scar wouldn't easily soften his heart. He might be handsome, but he wouldn't forget his mission.
The others were also surprised by the baby. After examining her closely, they couldn't see a dragon's tail and couldn't help but ask curiously, "Boss, why doesn't she transform? We've never seen a dragon before."
The man with the light-colored scar shook Nian Wanzhou: "Perhaps he didn't realize it yet. After all, he is a disciple of a major sect. He knows that transforming into human form at this time is useless."
Nian Wanzhou: ...Thank you for getting me out of that predicament. I was just so scared that I forgot I was a dragon.
The rudest man grabbed Nian Wanzhou and yanked her neck so hard it hurt, showing no mercy to the child. "I'll try! Quick, transform! Transform for me, you bastard!"
The rude man didn't care that he was still holding a child. He grabbed Nian Wanzhou by the neck and shook her violently, just to catch a glimpse of Nian Wanzhou's transformation.
It was so fast that no one else could react.
Because her neck was being choked, Nian Wanzhou couldn't breathe: "Cough cough..."
Gradually, his face turned purple, but the rude man still wouldn't stop.
"Fourth brother, stop!" The man with the light-colored scar immediately stopped the rude man and pulled Nian Wanzhou out of his grasp.
Seeing the bruises on the child's neck, a pang of heartache welled up inside her, and she couldn't help but snap, "This is our bargaining chip! If you kill him, how are we supposed to exchange anything? Can't you use your brain for once?!"
This man still had some authority, and the fourth brother didn't dare to go forward and torment Nian Wanzhou anymore. But after being yelled at, the fourth brother immediately retorted in a low voice: "Isn't it just that you want to see the dragon shape? I didn't really hurt her."
However, his hands didn't seem to be behaving properly; he had secretly prepared a move to attack the little child.
The man with the light-colored scar knew his underling very well. If he hadn't advanced in rank, his underling would probably have immediately usurped the throne and attacked the little boy.
"Alright, once you've rested enough, let's get going, lest we get caught." The scarred man finished speaking authoritatively and immediately rode away on his sword.
The fourth brother spat behind his back: "Hmph, if the sect leader didn't need your help, I would have replaced you long ago. You're just a piece of trash."
Nian Wanzhou's eyes were red with fear, pain, and suffocation. Tears streamed down her face. She had never suffered like this in her entire life!
Waaaaah...
Mommy, it's not Senior Sister, Nan Yu, Senior Brother, come save her!
Help!
Nian Wanzhou frantically screamed for help in her heart, her clear mind still remembering to leave a trace of her breath, praying that Nan Yu would find her quickly and come to save her.
She firmly believed that Nan Yu would definitely come to save her, and so would her senior sister and the others.
Now I can only swallow my grievances and obediently be a good hostage. Having watched too many TV dramas, I know that it's best not to resist too violently when being kidnapped.
Because the robbers' goal is money, they won't show any mercy to the hostages. In many cases, the robbers get the money and then leave the hostages in a daze.
The more dangerous the situation, the calmer you need to be. You can't run away; you can only hope that the police will come to your rescue.
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