Chapter 1672: Meng Yunzheng Picks a Girl (Patreon)

Chapter 1672: Meng Yunzheng Picks a Girl

The bandit laughed heartily and continued walking forward.

Shu Yu stepped back, standing beside Meng Yunzheng, and asked, "Who was that person just now?"

"Tao Shi's younger brother."

Shu Yu's eyes widened suddenly. The Tao family's members had been captured and brought into this black market early on?

She recollected Tao Feili's words a moment ago and asked in a low voice, "Is Uncle's capture related to him?"

"Most likely."

Shu Yu turned to look at him and hesitated before asking, "Should we find an opportunity to ask him for more details?"

Initially, Meng Yunzheng had thought the same, but after witnessing Tao Feili's fright and the incident of him wetting himself, he dismissed the idea.

Inside the black market, they had to be cautious at every step, fearing to draw any attention to themselves.

Someone like Tao Feili would probably attract attention by shouting and screaming if they questioned him openly.

If he recognized Meng Yunzheng, he might latch onto him as a lifeline. If he failed to do so, he could even expose their whereabouts.

At this crucial moment, Meng Yunzheng didn't want to take unnecessary risks.

"Let's observe a bit more and then decide. If there's no other way, we can try talking to him."

Shu Yu nodded and didn't say anything further.

They followed the bandit deeper into the market, and this path was quite lengthy.

"Up ahead is the last cell. It holds women, and most likely the person you're looking for isn't among them," the bandit said, continuing to walk.

When he had entered earlier, he had told the guards that he was searching for women. Although it was just an excuse, he still wanted to take a look.

Shu Yu was puzzled. "Why are the women kept furthest inside?"

The bandit chuckled. "Naturally, it's to keep them in check. Some of these girls just can't behave. They come into the black market, eat and drink, and some even manage to gain favor and get separate accommodations. But some just can't understand their place and try to escape. Let them witness what fate awaits those who try to leave."

Every day, when these girls returned to their cells, they had to pass by the other cells, seeing the miserable state of those imprisoned.

The black market's authorities wanted to ensure that these girls understood the dire consequences of disobedience.

Shu Yu pursed her lips and fell silent.

Soon, they were standing outside one of the cells.

There were four or five cells holding women. The conditions here were slightly better, with bunk beds and even wardrobes. They probably wanted these women to clean up a bit so they wouldn't look too unkempt outside.

However, at this moment, they were all leaning on the bunk beds. Without makeup or fine clothes, their weary and frail appearances were unmistakable.

These girls had clearly endured torment.

Not to mention, the cell had walls on three sides, and only the front was secured by empty wooden bars, leaving them with no privacy.

Shu Yu's frustration was mounting, nearly taking her breath away.

Just as she turned her head, Meng Yunzheng by her side suddenly reached out and pulled her gently.

Startled, she turned back and heard Meng Yunzheng pointing at a young girl inside the cell, saying, "You, come out and accompany us for a bit."

Shu Yu: "...?" Huh??

Even the nearby bandit was taken aback. He thought they were just going through the motions and would leave after a moment.

But what's this? He actually intended to invite a girl out to accompany them?
Wasn't there already a girl with him? Tsk, this guy doesn't quite match his appearance of a gentleman.