Chapter 555: Fainted

Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations

w.a.n.g Nian, grappling with inner conflict, expressed his predicament to Chen Liner. You know Ive severed ties with my wifes brother. Ive committed to turning over a new leaf and being a better person.

My wifes brother has made it clear that he doesnt want to see me again. He even threatened to kill me if I lingered. Now, when I need his help, Im uncertain if hell receive me. Even if he does, I dont know if hell resort to violence.

Observing w.a.n.g Nians dilemma, Chen Liner, tearfully kneeling before him, pleaded, Brother w.a.n.g Nian, please help me for the sake of the childs father!

w.a.n.g Nian hesitated, but his wife, Ms. Zhang, intervened with a tearful plea, kicking him and saying, Saving a life is more crucial than building a seven-story paG.o.da! You must help, even if youre reluctant!

Ms. Zhang further entreated w.a.n.g Nian, offering him another earring. Take this earring with you. My brother wont harm you if you have this.

Reluctantly, w.a.n.g Nian agreed to Chen Liners request. Ill try my best to persuade them to reduce the ransom. If thats not possible, Ill plead for a few more days.

Despite warnings about w.a.n.g Nians unreliability, Chen Liner had no alternative. He was the sole person capable of communicating with the mountain bandits.

w.a.n.g Nian returned the next day with devastating newsboth children were already dead. The abductors had rendered them unconscious with a palm strike, subsequently placing them in cloth bags for transport to the mountain. Upon reaching their destination, the a.s.sailants discovered the children unresponsive, possibly succ.u.mbing to suffocation or an excessively forceful strike.

Chen Liner lost consciousness on the spot.

Upon awakening, she heard w.a.n.g Nian recounting, I pleaded extensively before those people allowed me to meet my wifes brother.

However, my wifes brother denied involvement, claiming it was another group responsible.

I implored my wifes brother to take me to speak with this other group, and after much persuasion, he agreed.

Upon meeting them, I observed that they were fierce-looking individuals, seemingly ready to devour anyone. They differed significantly from my wifes brother.

I gathered my courage and proposed lowering the ransom to 800 taels, citing the limitations of the value of your shop and house. Surprisingly, the leader readily agreed, granting us additional days.

Yet, something felt off. Why were these malevolent individuals so cooperative? I couldnt shake the strange look in the leaders eyes. It made my heart skip a beat. Could something be amiss?

I immediately requested to see the child. He grew furious, shouting, What are you looking at? Hurry up and go back to get the money. Do you believe that Ill kill them immediately?

Frightened but concerned, I discreetly tugged at my wifes brothers clothes, pleading for his a.s.sistance.

My wifes brother intervened, telling the leader, As bandits, we have our own rules. Its not excessive to allow the hostages family to see them.

However, the boss adamantly refused to comply. Just as the tension peaked, another man entered, inquiring, Should we bury the corpses of the two children first, or wait until we receive the ransom before returning them to their families?

I was stunned to hear this revelation: Were they already dead?

As the truth unraveled, the boss had no choice but to admit the tragic reality..