Traveling through time and meeting fellow villagers, the secret code is right

Yi Lei knew that this was not the time to show off his strength, so he quickly ran to the other end of the alley. However, Qin Zhong had already set up a trap, and several men in black appeared at the exit of the alley, blocking Yi Lei's way.

Yi Lei was anxious, seeing more and more enemies, he knew he had to find a way out as soon as possible. At this moment, he saw a narrow alley next to him, which might be a way to escape.

"Afu, follow me!" Yi Lei shouted, and quickly turned and rushed to the alley. Afu followed closely behind him, and the two ran desperately, trying to get rid of the pursuers.

The alley was narrow and winding, giving them some breathing space. Yi Lei ran while looking back to observe the enemy's movements. Suddenly, he found a half-open door in front of him, which seemed to lead to an abandoned house.

"Go in!" Yi Lei made a decisive decision, opened the door, and quickly entered the house with Ah Fu. They closed the door, held their breath, and waited quietly for movement outside.

Qin Zhong and the man in black soon chased to the door. They searched everywhere but could not find Yi Lei and Ah Fu. Qin Zhong was furious and kicked the door hard: "Search! We must find them!"

Yi Lei and Ah Fu hid in the house, listening to the noise outside, feeling extremely nervous. They knew that this was only temporary safety, and they had to find a way to escape as soon as possible. Yi Lei's eyes were firm, he would not give up easily, and every step he took next had to be more cautious.

Suddenly, there was a whisper in the house. Yilei and Ahfu looked at each other, their hearts tightened, and they immediately became alert. They quietly approached the source of the sound and found a secret door half-open, and it seemed that someone was talking inside.

Yi Lei signaled Ah Fu to be careful, and he gently pushed open the secret door and looked inside. He saw a ragged old man sitting at a worn-out table, talking in a low voice with another young man. The young man had a frown on his face, and seemed to be telling about some predicament.

The old man suddenly raised his head and looked sharply in the direction of Yi Lei and Ah Fu: "Come out, I know where you are."

Yi Lei was startled, but he still walked out, followed by Ah Fu, still holding the knife tightly in his hand. The old man glanced at them and said calmly: "Don't be nervous, I'm not Qin Zhong's man."

Yi Lei hesitated for a moment and asked, "Who are you? Why are you here?"

The old man sighed and said slowly: "I am the owner of this house. My name is Shi Lao. I used to be a minor official in the court. Because I offended King Liang, I was forced to live in seclusion here. I have heard a little about your affairs."

Yi Lei's heart moved, and he felt that Shi Lao was not an enemy, so he let down his guard a little: "Shi Lao, we need a safe hiding place, can we borrow this place temporarily?"

Shi Lao nodded and said, "You can rest here for a while. People outside won't find this place easily. But you can't stay here for long."

Yi Lei bowed gratefully and said, "Thank you, Mr. Shi, for your help."

Shi Lao waved his hand and said, "No need to be polite. I just hope you can get out of danger as soon as possible."

Yi Lei and Ah Fu were temporarily hiding in the house under the arrangement of Mr. Shi. They knew that this was only temporary safety and they had to find a way to get out as soon as possible. Yi Lei was thinking about the next plan in his mind, and a glimmer of determination flashed in his eyes. He would not give up easily, and he had to be more cautious in every step that followed.

Outside the house, Qin Zhong and the man in black were still searching everywhere. Yi Lei knew that they didn't have much time. Shi Lao suddenly approached and whispered, "I have a secret passage here that leads to the outside of the city. You may be able to escape through it."

Yi Lei's eyes lit up. This might be their only chance. He looked at Shi Lao with gratitude and secretly made up his mind to seize this opportunity and escape.

Shi Lao opened the entrance to the secret passage, and Yi Lei and Ah Fu entered quickly. The secret passage was narrow and deep, and the air was filled with a damp smell. Shi Lao handed them an oil lamp and whispered, "Go along this road, there is an iron gate at the end, open it and you will reach the outside of the city."

Yi Lei nodded in thanks and walked forward carefully with Ah Fu. The light in the secret passage was dim, and the two could only rely on the weak light of the oil lamp to identify the direction. The stone road under their feet was bumpy and the sound of dripping water could be heard from time to time, which seemed particularly eerie.

"Master, can we really escape?" Ah Fu asked in a low voice, with a hint of worry in his tone.

"Of course we can." Yi Lei answered firmly, "This is our only chance. We have to try it no matter what."

They quickened their pace. The secret passage seemed to have no end, and the darkness ahead seemed to be swallowing up their hopes. Suddenly, Yi Lei stopped, put his ear close to the wall, and listened carefully.

"What's wrong, young master?" Ah Fu asked nervously.

"Shh, listen." Yi Lei motioned for him to be quiet.

Faintly, they heard faint footsteps and whispers coming from above. It was obvious that Qin Zhong's men were still searching everywhere. Yi Lei's heart tightened, knowing that time was running out and he had to speed up.

They continued to walk forward, and soon they finally saw a faint light ahead. Yi Lei was delighted, knowing that they were close to the exit. They quickened their pace and finally arrived in front of the iron gate.

Yi Lei pushed the iron door open with all his strength, and the light from outside instantly poured into the secret passage, blinding them for a moment. After their eyes adjusted, they found that they were indeed outside the city, and a desolate wilderness came into view.

"We're out!" Ah Fu said excitedly, with a long-lost smile on his face.

Yi Lei also breathed a sigh of relief, but he knew that this was only temporary safety and he needed to be more cautious. They quickly left the iron gate and ran away from the capital, praying silently in their hearts, hoping that this operation could be completed smoothly.

Not far away, Qin Zhong's men were still searching the city, but they still couldn't find Yi Lei and Ah Fu. Shi Lao stood at the entrance of the secret passage, watching them leave, praying in his heart that they would be safe.

Not long after they left, there was a sudden sound of hurried footsteps at the entrance of the secret passage. Yi Lei and Ah Fu looked at each other and immediately became alert. They quickly hid in a bush, holding their breath and quietly observing the movement.

Several men in black came out of the secret passage, obviously Qin Zhong's men. They looked around, as if looking for Yi Lei and Ah Fu. The leader frowned and whispered, "They must still be nearby, split up and search!"

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PS:

I will probably review the chapters tomorrow when I am sober. I am really dizzy right now. I am also a novel lover, and I feel very uncomfortable when I read something that I am not satisfied with. It’s just that I am really not sober right now… I understand the feeling of asking for leave and not updating…