Linze City.
Hu family.
The Hu family was well-known in the neighborhood. Mr. Hu made a lot of money while doing business abroad. After returning to Linze City, he built a house and opened a shop in Linze City. He was considered a well-off family.
In the early hours of the morning, there was a huge black dog at the door, lying on the ground with half-open eyes.
Sometimes, when there is a commotion on the street, the black dog will stand up and bark a few times.
But at this time, curfew had already entered on the streets, and no one could be seen.
At most there were only a few stray cats and stray dogs running around in the dark corners.
Suddenly, the black dog stood up straight vigilantly, opened its mouth, and wanted to bark...
But then, a ray of silver light flew out of the air and hit the black dog's body.
The black dog shook a few times and then fell down. Not long after, it began to purr.
It was obvious that Mo Anbai's hidden weapon was smeared with anesthetic.
However, Luo Xingchen was slightly surprised by the power of this anesthetic.
After being hit, it takes effect so quickly, and the effect is so good.
Mo Anbai stretched out his finger and made a gesture.
Then, she floated into the courtyard.
Luo Xingchen also jumped in.
They came all the way to a utility room in the backyard.
Mo Anbai pointed inside, and then opened the door...
Luo Xingchen is outside, on alert.
However, he felt that it was a bit too much.
Do you need to be so vigilant when taking someone away from a wealthy businessman's home?
Not long after, Mo Anbai came out carrying a girl on his back.
The two of them walked back along the original path without saying a word.
When passing the big black dog, Mo Anbai also took back her hidden weapon.
After returning to the room of Zhuxiang Inn and putting the girl on his back on the couch, Mo Anbai breathed a sigh of relief.
"Sir, Xiaoman has been brought back."
"Why is she unconscious? Did you use anesthesia?"
Luo Xingchen took advantage of the light and glanced at Xiaoman's face.
Xiaoman's eyes were closed tightly and he slept deeply. Under normal circumstances, this was unlikely to happen.
"Yes, I used a little bit."
Mo Anbai reached out and rolled up one of Xiao Man's sleeves, exposing his arm.
A trace of surprise flashed in Luo Xingchen's eyes.
Xiaoman's thin arms were covered with bruises and scars.
"This kid Xiaoman has suffered." Mo Anbai sighed.
"The Hu family is abusing people." Luo Xingchen said in a deep voice.
"Well, the Hu family regards Xiao Man as their child bride. They have a silly son... Fortunately, the silly son is still young, and Xiao Man is too young, so he hasn't been violated yet."
Mo Anbai nodded.
"The Hu family, just forget it?" Luo Xingchen said.
"That's not possible, but don't worry, the first person to harm Xiao Man was not the Hu family, but the Bamboo Alliance Gang in the east of the city." Mo Anbai said calmly.
"The Bamboo Union Gang?"
"The Bamboo Union Gang secretly specializes in the business of human trafficking. They go around arresting people, specifically selecting women and children who are left alone, and taking them back to sell them."
"Xiao Man was captured by them and sold into the Hu family." Mo Anbai said.
"There is such a notorious gang in Linze City. Why doesn't the imperial court try to eradicate it?"
Luo Xingchen said in surprise.
There are also villains who traffic in human beings in the capital, but none as blatant as the Bamboo Alliance Gang.
"The imperial officials will not care about such trivial matters. They only need to ensure that the foreigners coming from across the ocean do not have any trouble in Linze City. As for how many Daqi people died near Linze City, they will not care at all."
Mo Anbai sneered.
"How are you going to take revenge on the Bamboo Alliance Gang?" Luo Xingchen asked.
"Young master, it's not possible now. We must settle your affairs first. Only if you take control of the Yang's Trading Company branch in Linze City, will we have enough power to deal with the Bamboo Alliance Gang." Mo Anbai said.
"Okay, follow your plan." Luo Xingchen nodded.
This time when I came to the north, I encountered too many surprises. In a short while, there were so many things that I wanted to clarify, and it was not a matter of just one sentence.
"The slave family wants Xiao Man to wake up."
Mo Anbai was still wearing black night clothes, but she just took off her black hood, letting her soft green hair fall on her shoulders.
She took out a few silver needles and inserted a few needles into Xiaoman's head and arms.
Xiaoman, who had been in a drowsy state, began to exhale heavily, and large beads of sweat oozed from her forehead. She tried hard to open her eyes, and finally opened her eyes.
"Xiao Man..." Mo Anbai called softly.
"Who are you?" Xiao Man's frightened eyes were like a chicken in a henhouse about to be snatched away.
"It's okay, Xiaoman, I'm Boss Bai."
Mo Anbai said.
"Bai, Boss Bai? I, I know, I'm dead." When Xiao Man said this, his eyes lit up, and there was no fear of "death" at all.
"I'm not dead yet." Mo Anbai had a black line on his head.
"Boss Bai, it's great to see you again. It turns out that after death, I can meet Boss Bai. If I had known, I would have died a long time ago."
Xiaoman obviously didn't hear clearly what Mo Anbai was saying, she was sobbing.
"Xiao Man!" Mo Anbai's tone increased.
"Hey, I'm here." Xiaoman responded.
"You are still alive, and so am I." Mo Anbai said.
Xiaoman's whole body froze.
"Boss Bai, am I not dead?" Xiaoman hesitated, and she realized that she seemed to have made a big mistake.
"Yes, you are indeed not dead. You are still alive. I rescued you." Mo Anbai nodded.
Xiao Man was stunned for a while and finally figured it out.
"Boss Bai, are you back? Did you save me?"
"I understand."
Xiaoman's tears flowed out again.
This time it was tears of joy.
…
After freshening up, Xiaoman went to the dining hall outside.
There are porridge and side dishes on the table.
"Boss Bai, I haven't eaten for two days." Xiaoman pursed his lips, looking pitiful.
"Eat some porridge to moisten your stomach, and then I'll give you a good meal after your body recovers."
Mo Anbai sat on the side with his chin in his palms and a smile on his face.
Just like back then, every time Mo Anbai got the food back and watched her brothers and sisters eat, she would feel a sense of happiness in her heart.
The back of Zhuxiang Inn is not open to the public. It is very quiet and safe. Xiaoman just happens to stay here for some rest.
Soon, Mo Anbai and Luo Xingchen left the inn, and they went their separate ways, searching for clues everywhere.
There are many people in Linze City, and there are even more people from other places. Therefore, Luo Xingchen does not need to make too much of a disguise to blend in with the crowd and not be noticed.
The branch of Yang's Trading Company in Linze City mainly deals in ready-made clothing, porcelain, sugar, etc.
But after his investigation, he found that the branch was not only engaged in these few things, but also in many industries, which had the shadow of Yang's Trading Company.
For example, in the area of medicinal materials, Luo Xingchen noticed that Yang's Trading Company was involved in it.
