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"What's your name?"

"Just call me Honglian. This mountain is heavily guarded. What are you doing here alone?"

The two chatted idly, and Xu Feng was very alert throughout the whole process.

This time we went up the mountain not to kill people or suppress bandits, the most important thing was to find a way to borrow food.

It was impossible to reason with this group of bandits, so Xu Feng decided from the beginning to capture their leader and exchange him for food.

Now we must find out the other party's position as soon as possible.

"Don't ask so many questions. I'll just take you with me when we leave later."

Xu Feng didn't notice at all that Honglian, who was following behind him, didn't have any panic on her face.

Mainly because his attention was elsewhere.

"Wait here for me. I'll go grab a tongue and ask where their boss is."

Honglian found Xu Feng more and more interesting, nodded, and indicated that she would stay here obediently.

Xu Feng quickly captured a suspect and forced him to reveal the bandit leader's residence.

"These bandits are truly devoid of conscience. Their living quarters are even more luxurious than those of the wealthy families in the city."

Honglian's residence is indeed quite luxurious, although it is on the mountain, but she is a very refined person, with many sculptures and beautiful potted plants.

"You can't say that. The bandits on the mountain are still very kind. At least they won't kill anyone. Those who rob innocent people are all unscrupulous people. They have never harmed the people living below the mountain."

Xu Feng curled his lips and did not answer. He felt that this girl was a little naive.

Having become bandits, how could they still retain any kindness? However, when he went up the mountain, he also heard that this group of bandits had a much better reputation among the people than the beasts in Qixia Mountain.

The two entered through the side door quietly and avoided all the guards.

When he arrived at the garden, Xu Feng was a little confused about the direction.

The place is very complicated and it is not easy to find the bandit leader's room.

Just when he was about to look in a random direction, Honglian beside him gave him the correct guidance.

"Why don't we go check out the row of houses on the left? I heard before that their boss lives there."

"Well, it seems you are still somewhat useful."

Honglian almost couldn't help laughing out loud. She thought this guy wearing a ghost mask was very interesting.

I just don't know what his real purpose is.

Under Honglian's guidance, Xu Feng successfully found the correct room.

Just when he thought he was about to succeed, he was surrounded by a large group of people when he pushed the door open.

"What a daring thief! He actually broke into the stronghold at night! Capture him for me!"

This group of bandits seemed to have laid an ambush in advance, and Xu Feng could not imagine how he was exposed.

He was obviously cautious enough.

"Back off, I'll lead you out."

It is impossible to achieve the goal, so what we need to do now is to try our best to get out of this situation safely.

When leaving, Xu Feng was still protecting Honglian, but to other bandits, this scene seemed like Xu Feng had kidnapped their boss.

So far, this is the first time Xu Feng has fallen into such a dangerous situation.

Just as he was thinking about how to get away, a bandit who looked like a small leader came out.

"Let him go quickly. If you do, maybe we can give you a chance to live. Otherwise, you will never be able to escape."

Xu Feng looked at Honglian in surprise.

"I didn't expect that you were kidnapped by these bandits to be their wife. Don't be afraid. I will take you down the mountain safely."

"When we start fighting, you can take the opportunity to slip away and wait for me in the kitchen. If I don't show up within half an hour, you can leave on your own. I will try my best to attract their attention."

Honglian forced herself to turn her head away, afraid that she would laugh out loud on the spot.

It’s a bit boring to just stay in the mountains. I finally come across such an interesting thing, so of course I have to have fun with it.

"Thank you very much, sir."

Seeing that Xu Feng was unwilling to release the prisoners, the other bandits did not dare to take action.

Honglian became playful and signaled to the little leader next to him with his eyes.

The little leader was also confused at this moment. He didn't understand what his boss was doing. Logically speaking, with her strength, she shouldn't be held hostage.

But he didn't dare say anything more and could only follow his boss's wishes.

"Boy, we have no grudge against you, why did you come up the mountain to cause trouble for us?"

"Everyone, I have no intention of hurting anyone. I went up the mountain just to borrow food. It's just that my method is a bit unpleasant, so I hope you don't take it to heart."

Xu Feng didn't want to conflict with them. He just wanted to get away safely and find a way to raise food.

He thought the other party would not believe him, but the words that came out of the little leader's mouth the next second made Xu Feng a little confused.

"How much food do you need? I'll arrange for someone to gather it for you. I'll hand over the food and the people."

Such a straightforward response surprised Xu Feng again. It seemed that the bargaining chips in his hand were more important than he thought. If he had known this earlier, there would be no need to go through so much trouble.

What made him a little worried was whether Honglian would bring disaster to these bandits.

As if she had guessed his thoughts, Honglian spoke quietly.

"Don't worry. I wasn't abducted to the mountain by force. I stayed there voluntarily. My freedom is not restricted. Even if you leave alone, they can't do anything to me."

"Is this true?"

Xu Feng somewhat suspected that Honglian was lying to him.

"Of course it's true. I was just eating secretly in the kitchen before. You misunderstood me and thought I was a good girl who was kidnapped to the mountains."

Xu Feng was speechless. He had been worrying for a long time in vain. Honglian was actually from the mountain. He did not think of her as the bandit leader, but just thought that Honglian was the bandit leader's daughter or something like that.

"How many stones of grain do you need?"

"30,000 shi. Once I overcome this difficulty, I will return every pound of grain to you."

At Honglian's signal, the bandit nodded and agreed on the spot.

The whole process was not as difficult as I thought.

By chance, he was able to borrow food without hurting anyone. The soldiers who had been caught and interrogated by him were no longer in danger of their lives. They were just tied up by Xu Feng and thrown into a secret place.

"You guys keep your word. Don't you need to inform your boss?"

"..."

The group of nervous bandits were a little confused, but at this moment they also figured out some of the meaning. Xu Feng might not have recognized Honglian, otherwise the situation would not be so weird.

"Don't worry. We always keep our promises. We mean what we say. You won't be short of the grain you borrowed."

"Then I'll trust you this time."

Xu Feng is also a straightforward person. He feels that there is no need for the other party to deceive him about such matters.

Then he easily put away the weapon in his hand.

"Humph, boy, you dare to come to our mountain to beg for money. This is your first time as a young lady getting into a bridal sedan."

It can be seen that these bandits are still somewhat dissatisfied, but because of Honglian they did not cause trouble.

"Please help me gather some food and send it to Feng Mansion. After we overcome this difficulty, we will return all the food to you with interest."

Xu Feng bowed in thanks and did not stay long.