In the pitch-black cave, all that could be heard was a rustling sound. Although the children's hands and feet were tied, they did not lie there and feel sorry for themselves.
They came back to their senses from their fear and began to struggle with all their might to break free from their restraints.
Li Jianmin's palm, which was tightly gripping the stone, was pierced by the sharp edges of the stone, and blood flowed out from between his fingers, but his movements did not hesitate at all.
At this moment, he seemed to feel no pain. He kept telling himself in his heart, hurry up, hurry up, his sister was waiting for him, waiting for him to save her!
He lay on his side on the ground, struggling with the rope that bound him. His blood soaked the stone in his hand, but he was completely unaware. Finally, with his continuous efforts, there was a "snap" sound, and the rope that bound his hands was finally cut.
Seeing this, Li Jianmin quickly removed the ropes that bound his wrists, then sat up and began to remove the restraints on his feet.
As long as one person is freed, the restraints on the others will soon be released.
Daya, now free, could no longer control her emotions. She tightly grasped her eldest brother's arm and trembled as she said, "Brother, what should I do? What should I do?"
The other two little girls also looked at the oldest man among them with tears in their eyes. After having a near-death experience, they did not feel happy as if they had survived a disaster. Instead, they fell into endless panic and worry.
Li Yan was kidnapped in front of them!
In their opinion, if Li Yan had not protected them this time, they might have become a cold corpse, or become food for wild beasts, ending up with no remains left!
Li Jianmin was also very panicked, but he knew that this was not the time to be afraid, as his sister still needed them to rescue her!
He forced himself to remain calm and said, "Let's quickly move the huge rock blocking the cave entrance. I'll go to the city to look for Master Qin, and you sisters can return home to report the news!"
After hearing what Li Jianmin said, several people seemed to have found their backbone. According to what Li Jianmin said, they prepared to work together to move the huge rock blocking the cave entrance!
The four of them tried their best, but the huge rock blocking the cave entrance did not move at all.
Looking at the huge rock that hadn't moved at all after trying for a long time, Daya cried, "What should we do? What should we do? Big brother, we can't move this rock. How about we call for help?"
"Those people said that there are no houses within a ten-mile radius of this place. If we attract wild beasts, it will be difficult for us to escape!
Considering that it snowed all night last night, the large beasts in the barren mountains must be short of food.
Just a few of them, weak and helpless, were targeted by the beast and there was no way they could escape!
Recalling the wolf howling they heard last night, the girls felt even more frightened!
At this time, the sky outside had already brightened, and bits of light shone into the dim cave through the faint cracks.
Li Jianmin paced back and forth in the cave anxiously, muttering, "Let me think about it, let me think about it." At this time, something tripped Li Jianmin, causing him to stagger a few steps and almost fall. If he had not reacted quickly and reached out to hold the wall, he would have fallen.
Through the faint light, Li Jianmin saw a piece of wood. This must be what those people used to make a fire to keep warm!
He excitedly went forward to pick up the stick and hurriedly ordered: "Hurry up and search the cave to see if there are any more sticks. I have thought of a way to move the boulder!"
Upon hearing this, the girls immediately took action and soon found two more in the corner of the cave.
He found a few small stones, placed the wooden stick on them, and used it to pry the huge rock!
This time, the boulder that had been motionless began to shake under the action of the lever.
Seeing this, several people were surprised. They worked together and finally moved the huge rock that isolated the outside world.
The moment they pushed the boulder away, a biting cold wind carrying dense snowflakes blew towards them, making them shiver.
Li Jianmin was the first to walk out of the cave and look around. What he saw was a barren mountain covered in silver. The surroundings were eerily quiet.
The ground covered with snow makes it difficult to tell where the safe road is and where the gullies and deep pits are.
The girls who followed him out gathered their clothes and hugged themselves as they walked out of the cave. Seeing this scene, they asked anxiously, "Where should we go now?"
Li Jianmin held a wooden stick in his hand and said to the people behind him: "Time is running out, I can't worry about so many things. I will explore the way ahead, and you follow me!" After that, he began to explore the way with the wooden stick in his hand.
The way down the mountain was difficult, especially on a mountain covered with snow and with unfamiliar terrain.
They fell down again and again, and got up again and again. Their shoes were already soaked, and the biting cold spread from the soles of their feet to their whole bodies. However, they did not give up and persisted with gritted teeth!
There was always a belief that supported them to move forward. After walking for two hours, they finally saw the familiar village.
Li Jianmin paused and said to his sisters, "We didn't go home last night. Parents must be very worried. You two go home and tell them you're safe. I'll go to the city to look for Master Qin!"
Then he thought of something and said, "Don't tell anyone about my visit to Young Master Qin when you return. My sister is in the hands of those kidnappers now, so we can't publicize it!"
Those people asked Qin Yue to go to Gaoyun County alone because they didn't want to seek justice. Now that his sister is in their hands, he doesn't dare to anger them!
Several people nodded in agreement.
Daya looked at her exhausted brother and asked worriedly, "Brother, can you do it alone? Do you want me to go with you?"
Xiaocao also looked at Li Jianmin with worry in her eyes, as if she also wanted to go with him.
"You are all girls and will easily get sick if you are exposed to the cold for too long. I have a strong constitution and I have warm clothes in the shop. Just do as I say!"
Daya looked at her eldest brother who walked away without looking back, and said to the other two, "Let's go back quickly and find our parents!"
After a night of unsuccessful searching, the villagers of Lijia Village gathered at Mr. Li's house to discuss the next search route.
At this time, a villager standing in front of the door shouted excitedly: "They, they are back!"
The originally gloomy atmosphere in the main hall suddenly exploded. Liu and Lin, with red eyes, rushed out the door excitedly after hearing these words.
The villagers of Lijia Village rushed out and saw three shivering girls hugging themselves walking towards them.
After taking a closer look, they saw that they were just the missing people!
Liu rushed over and hugged her daughter, crying loudly, venting the worry she had felt all night.
Lin grabbed Xiu'er's hand and asked anxiously, "Where's Yan'er? Why can't I see Yan'er?"
Xiu'er looked miserable and lowered her head sadly.
Mrs. Liu had recovered by then, and she let go of her daughter and asked, "Yes, where's the second girl, and where's your eldest brother?"
Daya remembered her eldest brother's instructions just now, and shook her mother's hand and said, "Mom, we are cold, let's talk about it after we go back!"
Seeing that the children were very cold, Mrs. Lin was anxious, but she still urged them to go home first and change their clothes!
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