Shocking! Five men are in love with the same woman!

Just as he was about to continue, he suddenly realized that the way these guards had died was different from the way the previous guards had died.

Not only did they not look as miserable, but they also received some treatment.

Needless to say, it was Yan'er who treated them.

But there's one thing that's very strange.

That's their expression.

He didn't seem to be in pain; instead, he had a slight smile on his face.

What circumstances could have led them to smile on their deathbed?

Did they see that Yan'er successfully escaped?

Having thought this through, he stopped pondering and continued his search for Lingyan's whereabouts after leaving the cave.

Then, two days and two nights later, he found the clues left by Yan'er in a very secluded place in a mountain cave.

This was the cave where Lingyan and Yunmeng were discovered by the assassins.

Lingyan secretly stayed behind under Yunmeng's cover while the assassin leaders and assassins were discussing whether to believe her.

The note read: "Bei Li, be a hostage. You're safe. Wait for me to come back."

It's just written in pinyin.

At this moment, Xiao Muyao stood in that hidden cave, his eyes fixed on the message left by Ling Yan, his heart churning with a myriad of emotions.

Throughout this long search, he was constantly afraid that something might have happened to her, afraid of losing her forever.

That anxiety burned like a raging fire in his heart, preventing him from finding peace.

His nerves were constantly on edge, like a string stretched to its limit, ready to snap at any moment.

He kept imagining all sorts of terrible scenarios in his mind, and each possibility made his heart ache.

He wandered through the wilderness, not letting go of any possible clue, his body and mind tormented by exhaustion and anxiety.

His face was pale, and his eyes were full of exhaustion and unease.

When he saw the message left by Yan'er, it was as if time stood still.

His eyes widened slightly, unable to believe what he was seeing.

Then, a surge of immense joy welled up inside him, like a flood bursting its banks, sweeping away all the gloom in his heart.

It was as if a dazzling light had instantly illuminated my entire being.

His hands trembled slightly as he gently stroked the words on the clue, as if he could feel Ling Yan's emotions when she left those words.

"Bei Li, be a hostage. You're safe. Wait for me to come back."

These few simple words, like heavenly music, finally put his mind at ease.

He slowly closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and savored this hard-won sense of ease.

His tense body completely relaxed at that moment, and he could almost hear the sound of every nerve in his body relaxing.

His shoulders slumped slightly, as if his long-standing fatigue had finally found an outlet.

Joy surged forth from the depths of his heart like a surging tide, quickly spreading to every corner of his body.

It's good that you're safe!

As long as it's safe!

Then gradually, his eyes began to redden, and a thin layer of mist spread across his eyes.

He trembled slightly, his emotions surging like a flood.

Then a crystal tear silently slid down, shimmering brilliantly in the sunlight.

The tears rolled down his cheeks, leaving a clear trail.

He gently raised his hand, touched his cheek, and felt the warm tears.

These tears are tears of joy, tears of relief.

So he stood there, letting the tears flow freely, allowing the emotions in his heart to be fully released.

Just then, He Jingchuan, Lu Yanqing, Chu Xiyao, and Shen Qingchen also followed the clues and found their way here.

When they saw Xiao Muyao sobbing uncontrollably, an unprecedented fear instantly enveloped them.

He Jingchuan abruptly stopped, his eyes filled with terror and unease, and countless horrible thoughts flashed through his mind.

Could it be that Ah Ling...

No, this is impossible!

He shook his head frantically, trying to deny the terrible idea.

But Xiao Muyao's appearance at this moment filled him with despair.

Lu Yanqing's face turned deathly pale instantly, his body trembled slightly, and the light in his eyes dimmed instantly.

A strong sense of grief welled up in my heart, as if the whole world had lost its color.

Chu Xiyao stared wide-eyed, his eyes filled with disbelief.

He felt his world was collapsing, and his heart was filled with endless pain.

Shen Qingchen's tears welled up instantly, and his body swayed as if he would collapse at any moment.

The four of them stood there motionless, as if frozen in place, unable to move for a long time.

Then, as if propelled by an invisible force, they rushed towards Xiao Muyao like madmen.

Lu Yanqing rushed to Xiao Muyao, her voice trembling as she asked, "Why are you crying? Where is Yanyan? Where is she? Is she...?"

He dared not utter that terrible word, his eyes filled with fear and despair.

He Jingchuan asked anxiously, "What exactly happened? Have you found her? Is she alright?"

His eyes were filled with expectation, hoping to hear a negative answer from Xiao Muyao.

Chu Xiyao grabbed Xiao Muyao's shoulders tightly and asked loudly, "Tell me quickly! What happened to Lingling? She couldn't have been hurt!"

His voice trembled with a sob, his inner pain beyond words.

With tears streaming down her face, Shen Qingchen looked at Xiao Muyao and asked, choking back sobs, "Xiao Muyao, tell us, where is Ayan? Is she still alive?"

His eyes were filled with pleading, hoping for good news.

At that moment, all four of them were filled with fear, despair, and disbelief.

They couldn't accept the fact that Lingyan might already be...

They desperately need an answer, an answer that can put their minds at ease.

Xiao Muyao looked at the four people who rushed towards him with faces full of terror and despair.

She raised her head slightly, trying to calm her excited emotions.

His voice was slightly hoarse as he slowly said, "Don't panic. I'm not crying because I'm sad, but because I'm overjoyed."

The four people looked puzzled upon hearing this, their fear and unease still lingering in their eyes.

Xiao Muyao turned slightly to the side, pointed to the place where Ling Yan had left her message, and said softly, "Go see for yourselves."

Upon hearing this, He Jingchuan, Lu Yanqing, Chu Xiyao, and Shen Qingchen looked in the direction Xiao Muyao was pointing, their gazes eagerly landing on the stone wall where the clues had been left.

At this moment, He Jingchuan's eyes widened slightly, and his breathing became rapid.

Lu Yanqing's body trembled slightly, as if she couldn't believe what she was seeing.

Chu Xiyao's face lit up with surprise, and his eyes sparkled with hope.

Shen Qingchen's tears welled up again, but this time, they were tears of joy.

They read the clues left by Lingyan word by word.

Every word was like heavenly music, playing a symphony of hope in their hearts.

The four of them stood there, their hearts filled with joy.

All the long-standing worries, fears, and despair vanished at this moment, replaced by endless hope and anticipation.

They couldn't help but cry tears of joy, tears streaming down their cheeks, but no one wiped them away.

Because these tears are tears of happiness, tears filled with hope for the future.

Xiao Muyao watched the four people's reactions from the side, and his heart was also filled with joy.