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Zhou Wu searched Nanhai City thoroughly, but found absolutely no clues.

"Could they have already left South Sea City?"

Not only is the South China Sea island vast, but most of the area outside the city is still undeveloped and uninhabited. If thieves were to escape from the city, it would be like finding a needle in a haystack.

For two consecutive days, there were no clues inside or outside the city, but the people in the city began to complain.

"My lord, we can't close the city again, or the reputation that South China Sea has worked so hard to build will be completely ruined."

Benboer knew that Zhou Wu was very angry, but as the manager of Nanhai City, he could only prioritize the overall situation.

Zhou Wu first glared at Benbo'er, then his gaze softened, and he sighed helplessly before speaking.

"Open the city gates, but strictly check all people entering and leaving."

"Yes."

Benbo was very fortunate that Zhou Wu was still able to remain rational at this time.

After Benbo'er left, Zhou Wu collapsed to the ground like a deflated balloon.

Two days have passed without any clues or news. Zhou Wu can't even imagine what kind of torture they might be going through.

"My lord, my lord, there's news!"

Just when Zhou Wu was at his wit's end, a guard ran over with a letter.

"Is there any news about Wu Tianji and Jin Xi'er?"

"Sir, someone has left a letter at the door."

Zhou Wu snatched the letter and opened it.

"If you want your woman to be safe, come quickly to the woods in the eastern suburbs."

It was obvious that the letter was written by the thief. Although he knew it was a trap, Zhou Wu had no other choice but to get up and set off immediately.

. . . . . . .

The East Suburbs Forest is an undeveloped forest. In the South China Sea, undeveloped areas are rarely visited, as the dangers of the South China Sea wilderness are far greater than those of the inland areas.

Clearly, the other party had no good intentions in luring Zhou Wu there.

"Go quickly and call Madam Lin and Niu Er here."

"Yes."

Although the other party told him to go to the eastern suburban forest alone, Zhou Wu was not that stupid.

"Sir, has that thief sent a letter?"

On their way here, Niu Er and Lin Niangzi learned about the letter from the guards, so they rushed over in a hurry.

"Let me go to the woods in the eastern suburbs alone."

"No, it must be a thief's scheme. Your Excellency must not put yourself in danger."

Before Zhou Wu could finish speaking, Madam Lin firmly objected.

"Of course I know this is a trap, but it's the only chance. I can't leave Wu Tianji and Jin Xier in danger."

"grown ups."

Lin Niangzi and Niu Er wanted to try to persuade her again, but Zhou Wu interrupted them.

"Don't worry, I'm not that stupid. I'll just send one person. You all take your elite troops and lie in ambush in the shadows. Follow my orders and remember that."

"Yes."

Now that things had come to this, the two no longer objected and could only follow Zhou Wu's arrangements.

. . . . . .

Zhou Wu appeared alone on horseback in the woods on the eastern outskirts.

Because of concerns about mobility, he had already removed his armor, but underneath he was wearing a soft gold-threaded armor. It must be said that although this thing was a bit expensive, the effect was just right; ordinary swords really couldn't hurt him.

However, if you encounter a true master, this golden silk soft armor can only increase your defense, not prevent you from being killed or injured.

However, Zhou Wu was not unprepared. He also carried with him two specially made short-barreled muskets, which he had Huang Laosan make for him. Although they could only fire single shots, they served as a backup. He carried two of them, both hidden at his waist. He also had a repeating crossbow in his sleeve ready.

The forest was very large, and Zhou Wu wandered around aimlessly for a long time after entering. Fortunately, he knew that Niu Er and Lin Niangzi were hiding nearby, which gave him some courage.

"stop."

Suddenly, there was no one on the other side, but voices could be heard.

"I'm here. Let me see those two women."

Zhou Wu knew the other party was there, but right now he was most concerned about the two women.

A figure appeared behind a large tree across the way, holding a rope in his hand. At the other end of the rope were Wu Tianji and Jin Xier. Judging from their clothes, although they were a bit dirty, they did not seem to have been harmed.

"Don't worry, I treated them with the utmost courtesy."

Seemingly sensing Zhou Wu's concerns, the mysterious man spoke frankly.

Hearing that the woman was safe, Zhou Wu finally had time to look at the man opposite him.

It was the one-armed man that Niu Er had mentioned. The man was dressed in plain clothes and had a mask on his face, but Zhou Wu felt that his voice sounded somewhat familiar.

"Release them first. I know you're after me."

"Haha, what's wrong, feeling sorry for your woman?"

"They are not my women, so don't talk nonsense and ruin their reputations."

"Stop trying to argue. I've seen your sharp tongue before."

The man with the missing arm seemed somewhat deranged, and when he spoke of Zhou Wu, he suddenly became enraged.

Do we know each other?

Zhou Wu was now eager to know who the other person was. Although the other person gave him a very familiar feeling, the hoarse voice made him unable to remember who the other person was.

Instead of answering Zhou Wu, the other party released Wu Tianji and Jin Xier.

When the one-armed man handed them the rope, the two women immediately ran towards Zhou Wu, who quickly untied their bound hands.

The two women immediately hugged Zhou Wu tightly from both sides, and perhaps because of fear, they couldn't help but cry in Zhou Wu's arms.

"Don't cry, I'm here, you'll be alright."

"Heh heh, you still say she's not your woman? Then why would you knowingly come to a trap?"

"If you don't believe me, fine. I'm too lazy to waste my breath on you. Shh~~~"

Zhou Wu quickly blew the whistle as he had agreed with Niu Erlin's wife.

The one-armed man showed no panic upon seeing Zhou Wu's unusual behavior. On the contrary, Zhou Wu's expression changed after a moment.

"Shh~~~~"

He blew the whistle again, but there was still no response.

“Zhou Wu, don’t bother. I’ve already lured those people you brought to other places.”

How did you know I brought people?

Zhou Wu was genuinely panicked. Niu Er and Lin Niangzi were his trump cards, but he hadn't expected the other side to have already taken the initiative and lured them away.

"I know you so well, old friend. Someone as valuing their life as you would never risk it all alone, haha."

"who are you?"

Zhou Wu was now panicking. If he were alone, he might be able to escape, but now he was with two women.

"Old friend, I'm so sad that you don't remember me."

"It's you!!!"

The one-armed man slowly removed the mask from his face. When Zhou Wu saw the man's face clearly, he was so shocked that he couldn't speak.