Xiao Yuan De's combat power can only be described as off the charts. Judging by his capture abilities, I believe this man will be of great help to me in the future.
I hope to discuss with Director Zhang later and have Xiao Yuan De stay to assist us.
With that, we left the forest. Manager Zhang likely had no way to escape. As we were leaving, Xiao Yuan De intentionally added another chain to him. Since we didn't have handcuffs on us, we had to make do with other means.
Back at the cinema, we went to find Xiao Hong and Hua Xing Hui again. When Hua Xing Hui's matter was brought up, I finally explained everything clearly to Liu Yu Ning and the others.
Upon learning of our experiences during this period, Liu Yu Ning said, "Not bad, it seems you've already gathered a lot of their criminal evidence!"
"Yes, I think it's about time we took down this entire organization!" I said confidently.
"Don't celebrate too soon, we still don't know where Du Qi Tai is," Liu Yu Ning deliberately tried to dampen my spirits.
This guy is always like this. It seems if I don't completely shut her up, she feels restless.
I didn't say much more. From the waterway next to the cinema, I found a small boat. I noticed signs of someone having sat there. Analyzing the wrinkles on the seat, it appeared to be a woman and a child.
That was likely Xiao Hong and Hua Xing Hui.
I touched it and found it was still warm.
Looking at the waterway not far away, I told everyone, "They should still be nearby!"
As I spoke, everyone dispersed. Next to the cinema, a small path led to the botanical garden in the tourist area. Venturing deeper inside, He Xin and I discovered it was like a tropical rainforest.
He Xin and I formed a group to investigate here, while the others also paired up.
Holding up my flashlight, I looked around. We walked among the trees, but this was unlike the forest before. The plants here were quite impressive in appearance.
There were apple trees, lychee trees, and the like. I also found a sign nearby that read: "30 minutes, 50 yuan, pick as much as you want."
I then realized the botanical garden was originally intended for tourists to pick fruits. However, with the current situation, there was no one in charge of the work.
He Xin and I walked with all our might, passing countless trees. Suddenly, we saw a place that looked like a farm. We stepped on some wooden planks, crossed a dock, and entered the farm. The flashlight beam kept shining towards a wall. At this moment, a woman suddenly ran out of the farm, reeking of alcohol, wearing a tattered white shirt, with messy hair and a blackened face. She screamed wildly, "Don't come near me! I don't want to die, don't come near!"
The woman shouted forcefully, holding two wine bottles. She seemed to have drunk a lot. I quickly pounced forward and grabbed her firmly, saying, "Miss, calm down, tell me, how did you end up here?"
"You bad people, I don't know anything, what's the use of keeping me here! Let me go quickly!" The woman replied incoherently, her emotions agitated, and she continuously struggled against me. He Xin quickly came over to comfort her, "Auntie, don't be nervous, we are police officers, we are here to help you!"
"Police? Are you really police? Ahhh! Someone finally found me here. I've been trapped here for months, and no one found me. I want to leave! Those people are all scumbags, they murder, rape, dismember bodies for experiments, and even imprison people. It's too terrifying, the people here are not human, they are beasts. Once discovered, women will be raped and killed, and men will have their bodies dismembered, their organs extracted, and sold to black market hospitals, or used for experiments!"
"How do you know this?" I asked.
"I escaped from the underground prison. I hear them talking about these things almost every day!"
The woman told us anxiously, tears and snot streaming down her face. At this moment, I didn't mind the dirtiness. She truly looked like a victim here.
Seeing how emaciated she was and her disheveled clothing, I wondered how much suffering she had endured here.
I said, "Don't worry, now that we've found you, we will definitely protect you. You mentioned an underground prison earlier, where is it located?"
"It's very dark, it seems to be behind a tennis court. There's a secret passage there. I sneaked out from there at that time. During this period, they are still looking for me everywhere!"
"Are there many of them?"
"Many, at least dozens of people. Don't just look at Du Qi Tai alone, and then there's that Manager Zhang, Manager Zhao, and the like. In fact, they are all their leaders, but Du Qi Tai is not the highest. There should be someone else, I don't quite understand some things. Police officers, you must save me!"
"Yes, don't worry. Now you need to lead the way to that tennis court!"
"No, it's too dangerous there, I don't dare to go!" The woman fearfully clutched my clothes, terrified.
"Don't be afraid, we still have several people. Even without guns, with our strength, we don't need to fear those thugs."
I tried my best to persuade her. The woman hesitated for a moment, then slowly nodded in agreement.
She led us away from the dock, and we went back to reunite with the others. We told them about the woman's situation. Gao Ming Qiang said, "You're not lying to us, are you?"
"No, esteemed police officers, I am truly a victim here. If you don't believe me, there's nothing I can do!" The woman said with difficulty.
I glanced at Gao Ming Qiang, signaling him not to be suspicious. I said to the woman, "Tell me, can I have your name?"
"My name is Wan Xun Zhen. I used to be a freelance model in Fuming City. If I can go back, I will thank you properly!"
"No need. As police officers, this is our duty. Alright, lead us to the tennis court, be careful!"
Wan Xun Zhen looked back and we set off immediately. We followed her, moving at a moderate pace, cautiously observing everywhere we went. Until we crossed a railing and saw a tennis court not far away. Wan Xun Zhen whispered, "It's just ahead, esteemed police officers. Do you see that patch of banana trees? The secret entrance to the underground prison is there. You can find it by pushing aside the trees."
"Okay, then you stay here. Wait outside!" I instructed.
"Then I have to hide! Otherwise, if people from the tourist area find me, I'm dead. They will definitely kill me!"
I considered it and still felt it was better for Wan Xun Zhen to come along. After all, with us around, those people couldn't do anything to her.
We walked together towards the banana trees. Seeing no one around, Xiao Yuan De himself pulled aside the leaves. He then discovered a stone in front of him. Wan Xun Zhen said, "The entrance is behind the stone!"