activa-t Chapter 346: We Must Find Young Master Pei
Chapter 346: We Must Find Young Master Pei
"Keep moving forward, we must find Young Master Pei." Fang Xiaoxiao led everyone on their way again.
They groped their way forward in the dimly lit passage. The moss on the walls gave off a damp smell, and the stone path under their feet was covered with sewage in some places, making it easy to slip and fall.
Suddenly, Fang Xiaoxiao noticed a strange symbol on the wall, as if it had been deliberately left by someone.
"This might be a clue left by someone before," she thought to herself.
Following the sign, they passed through several more passages. However, each time they were filled with hope that they were about to find their cell, they discovered another dead end or an unfamiliar room.
At this moment, more bandits' footsteps could be heard in the distance, growing closer and closer, as if they were coming from all directions.
"Split up, everyone be careful. Once we find the cell, contact each other using a code." Fang Xiaoxiao made a decisive decision.
The group quickly dispersed, each exploring in different directions.
Fang Xiaoxiao groped her way alone in the darkness, her heart pounding in her ears. Her hands gently touched the walls, feeling the texture of each brick, as if they could guide her.
Suddenly, she heard a faint cough. Her spirits lifted, and she walked toward the sound.
After passing through room after room, she finally heard whispers coming from a room in a corner.
"Could this be the cell where Pei Yan is being held?" Fang Xiaoxiao's heart jumped into her throat.
She quietly approached the door and peeked through the crack. She saw several figures moving about, but she wasn't sure if Pei Yan was among them.
Just as she was about to observe further, she heard hurried footsteps behind her.
"Oh no, we've been discovered!" Fang Xiao's heart tightened, and she quickly hid behind a pillar to the side.
Several bandits walked over carrying torches, their eyes scanning the surroundings.
"I think I heard some noise over here just now," one of the bandits said.
Fang Xiaoxiao gripped the dagger tightly in her hand, ready to deal with any unexpected situation at any time.
Fortunately, the bandits did not find her and continued walking in another direction.
Fang Xiao breathed a sigh of relief and approached the suspicious cell again. Just then, she heard a familiar voice.
"I will not yield to you!" It was Pei Yan's voice.
Fang Xiao was overjoyed, certain that she had finally found the place where Pei Yan was being held. But at this moment, she could not act rashly, because there were still bandits constantly approaching from all sides.
She quietly left to meet up with her companions and work together to devise a rescue plan.
The bandits surged in like a tide, growing in number and approaching from all directions, their footsteps and shouts deafening.
The space where Fang Xiaoxiao and the others were located was quickly compressed, and they were surrounded in an airtight manner.
In the darkness, the torches held by the bandits formed a continuous line, illuminating the area as if it were daytime.
Their faces were contorted with rage, their eyes gleaming with greed and ferocity, like a pack of hungry wolves eyeing their prey.
Fang Xiaoxiao's heart was pounding, and beads of sweat kept rolling down her forehead, but her eyes grew increasingly determined.
At that moment, she knew that everyone's life and death depended entirely on her decision.
"Don't panic, everyone!" Fang Xiaoxiao shouted loudly. Her voice was clear and powerful, penetrating the noisy environment and reaching everyone's ears.
She straightened her back, gripping the short sword tightly in her hand, like an unshakeable war god.
"We cannot sit idly by and wait for our doom; we must take the initiative!"
Her gaze swept quickly across the crowd. "You, take two men and break out from the left to draw some of the bandits' attention; you and a few other brothers, charge from the right to disrupt their encirclement; the rest of you, come with me and charge straight ahead!"
Looking at Fang Xiaoxiao, everyone drew courage and strength from her determined eyes, and nodded in agreement, ready to fight to the death.
The battle erupted instantly, with Fang Xiaoxiao taking the lead and charging straight ahead. Her short sword gleamed coldly in the firelight, each swing accompanied by a sharp whistling sound.
A bandit swung a large knife at her, but she dodged to the side, and her short sword slashed across the bandit's arm, splattering blood everywhere.
The bandit screamed and fell to the ground. The bandits behind him were startled by the sight and paused for a moment, but quickly swarmed forward again.
Fang Xiaoxiao's steps did not falter at all; she darted left and right, her movements as agile as a swallow.
Under her leadership, her comrades were greatly encouraged and fought bravely against the enemy.
The group on the left, led by a soldier, engaged in a fierce battle with the bandits who charged at them.
They fought and retreated, successfully drawing the attention of many bandits and relieving pressure on other directions to break through.
The right flank, like a sharp dagger, plunged straight into the bandits' formation.
They cooperated with each other, some of them were responsible for resisting the attack, and others took the opportunity to counterattack, which made the bandits busy and flustered for a while.
However, the bandits were numerous, and Fang Xiaoxiao and her companions were still in a very difficult situation.
Comrades continued to be injured, but none of them backed down. Everyone gritted their teeth and fought desperately.
Fang Xiaoxiao's clothes were stained with blood, some from enemies and some from herself.
Her breathing became rapid, but she swung the short sword in her hand with increasing ferocity.
She spotted an opening in the bandits' defenses and shouted, "Charge with me!"
The crowd shouted in unison, following closely behind her like a surging torrent.
Fang Xiaoxiao took the lead, thrusting her short sword straight into the chest of a bandit, killing him instantly.
Inspired by her, the others became even more courageous and fearless, and for a time they forced the bandits to retreat.
During the fierce battle, one of Fang Xiaoxiao's companions was slashed to the ground by bandits. Fang Xiaoxiao reacted quickly, kicking the bandit away and helping her wounded companion to his feet.
"Hold on! We'll definitely get through this!" she shouted to her companions.
After a fierce battle, Fang Xiaoxiao and her companions gradually fought their way out of the enemy's encirclement. But the bandits were still not satisfied and pursued them relentlessly.
As Fang Xiaoxiao ran, she kept looking back to check for enemy activity. Suddenly, she noticed a narrow passage ahead, only wide enough for one or two people to pass through.
"Quick, get into the passage!" she shouted.
The group quickly surged into the passage, with Fang Xiaoxiao and a few of her more skilled companions staying behind to cover their retreat. The bandits chased them to the entrance of the passage, but because it was narrow, they couldn't rush in all at once and had to take turns pushing their way in.
Using this advantageous terrain, Fang Xiaoxiao and her companions repelled the bandits' attacks time and again. Finally, the bandits realized they couldn't break through easily and temporarily ceased their pursuit.