While four young boys and girls were frolicking in the suburbs, a group of men in black suddenly appeared in the distance. They were wrapped in black cloth, leaving only their eyes visible. They moved without making a sound.
"These people seem to be approaching us. Let's run! They're probably not good people. If they want to kidnap us, it'll be terrible!" Shen Hongxiu, seeing the approaching figures, had a bad premonition and immediately called out to the others to flee.
The other three also suddenly realized that the suburbs weren't deserted. However, people who passed by here were usually dressed normally, certainly not in black during broad daylight. Those who dressed like this clearly didn't want their faces seen, implying they were not ordinary people. To avoid unnecessary trouble, it was best to leave quickly.
After thinking of the worst, the three immediately wanted to leave the grassy area. They were far from the city, over 2 kilometers away. It was rare to see passersby here. If they were caught, it would be disastrous.
The four young boys and girls immediately ran into the distance, intending to use their youth and strong legs to outrun the pursuers.
As they looked back, they saw that the men in black had quickened their pace and were chasing them. The men in black were much faster than them, clearly evolved individuals with enhanced physical abilities.
"These people are definitely trouble. Quickly call Dad and have him rescue us!" Shen Hongxiu, seeing the pursuing figures, made a decision and shouted to her sister beside her.
"I didn't bring my emergency communicator today because Mom told me to attend the banquet. So, when I was getting dressed, I didn't carry it. Don't you have one too? You should call quickly!" Shen Yishi quickly replied.
Shen Hongxiu said, "You know as well as I do that we decided to come out on a whim, so we didn't bring anything except a lot of food coupons!"
"Quickly scatter the food coupons! The people chasing us probably want the food coupons. If we throw them out, they'll stop!" Yue Cangshan had a flash of inspiration, thinking of a solution: using food coupons to slow down their pursuers.
Upon hearing the reminder, Shen Hongxiu immediately understood. She found the food coupons on her person and, without a word, threw them into the air. A gentle breeze carried the green coupons far away, scattering them on the ground.
The men in black, after passing the area where the food coupons were scattered, had a brief discussion. They left two men to collect the coupons, while the rest continued the pursuit.
The children's guesses were not wrong. These men in black were indeed bad people. They relied on their own strength to make money. The city was strictly controlled, and they would be caught if they committed crimes there. Thus, they preferred to target areas outside the city.
"Chase them faster! These kids have so many food coupons, their families must be wealthy. Once we catch them, we'll write to their families and demand a ransom. We'll make a fortune!" These men in black clearly understood what was more important. Although the food coupons on the ground were valuable, if they could kidnap these children, they would earn even more money.
It was evident that these men knew what mattered most. If they only wanted the food coupons, they could survive for a while and live quite well. However, these men in black clearly wanted more.
Therefore, these men in black were convinced that the children appearing in the suburbs were not from ordinary families. Although their clothes looked no different from those of ordinary people, they could casually produce so many food coupons, indicating their families were undoubtedly wealthy.
As the men in black were adults, the children couldn't match them in terms of physical strength. After running for a short distance, they were caught up by the adults.
There were about seven or eight men in black, surrounding the four young boys and girls. Shen Hongxiu and Yue Cangshan, being a few years older, protected their younger siblings behind them and boldly questioned, "What do you want?"
The men in black replied, "Of course, we're going to capture you and demand a ransom! You can casually throw out so many food coupons, so your families must be very rich. If you were children from ordinary families, we'd take your organs. But since you have money, it's different. You're quite valuable!"
Shen Hongxiu said, "Don't you just want money? Let us go, and we'll naturally have someone deliver the money!"
However, as soon as she said this, the surrounding men in black laughed and said, "Do you take us for fools? If we let you go now, we'll have nothing. You kids should also take off your masks so I can see what you look like!"
Saying this, the men in black moved to forcibly remove the children's masks.
Yue Cangshan couldn't stand it any longer and stepped forward, accusing, "You despicable bandits! I'm telling you, let us go quickly, or you'll definitely regret it!"
Yue Cangshan had always been well protected by his family and was unaware of the world's dangers. Facing these despicable people, he directly issued a threat.
But as soon as he uttered these words, he was slapped to the ground by one of the men in black. A bright red handprint appeared on his face, and he couldn't get up for a long time.
"Little brat, you're quite arrogant. If I don't teach you a lesson, you won't even know who you are!" the man in black said.
Yue Cangshan heard this and then said, "You scoundrel, my father is Yue Hengyi. When he returns, I will definitely make him teach you a harsh lesson!"
Upon hearing this, Shen Hongxiu's expression changed. Unlike Yue Cangshan, she was good at reading people. She knew they were at a disadvantage and that provoking the attackers might lead to retaliation. She quickly stopped him, "Stop talking now!"
However, one of the men in black was already angered. He didn't expect a mere boy to dare to defy him. He sneered and said, "Do you think we'll be afraid just because you mentioned an ability user's name? Now I'll show you why flowers are so red!"
After saying this, several burly men began to punch and kick Yue Cangshan viciously, showing no mercy despite him being a child.
While facing the brutal beating, Yue Cangshan could only curl up, protecting his head and torso to prevent further attacks. However, due to the immense force of the blows, he couldn't help but cry out in pain.
Seeing his brother being beaten, Yue Bitiao immediately moved to help, but was picked up like a chick as soon as he stepped forward.
Witnessing this scene, Shen Yishi was truly terrified. She was usually very brave because she knew no one at home would harm her. Even when she saw a skull outside, she knew it was just ugly and harmless. But now, seeing bad people before her eyes, she was immediately frightened.
Shen Yishi immediately hid behind her sister. Shen Hongxiu also hadn't expected such a situation. With the eyes of the surrounding people on them, they couldn't escape. They could only pray that their families would find them soon. If they were too late, who knew what would happen!
However, the men in black were clearly enraged by Yue Cangshan's words. As they approached, they continued to beat the curled-up Yue Cangshan. If this continued, he would surely be beaten to death. In this desolate wilderness, it was unknown when rescue would arrive.
Hearing Yue Cangshan's screams, Shen Hongxiu finally made a decision. She took off her mask and said to the surrounding people, "Stop! I am Shen Feng's daughter. I have already notified my bodyguards to protect us. They are on their way. You'd better leave quickly, or my bodyguards will kill you all!"
Shen Hongxiu knew she shouldn't provoke these bandits further, as continued provocation might lead them to do something extreme. However, she only had verbal threats as a means. If Yue Cangshan continued to be beaten, he would likely not survive.
Therefore, Shen Hongxiu had no choice but to reveal her identity, hoping that the reputation of her father might intimidate them and make them leave. If this didn't work, she had no other options.
After Shen Hongxiu spoke, the surrounding men in black actually stopped their assault and turned their attention to her.
Upon hearing her sister's words, Shen Yishi followed suit and said, "Stop! My father kills without batting an eye. Be careful, you'll all die miserably!"
After saying this, Shen Yishi also took off her mask. The two daughters of Shen Feng had their appearances previously published in the newspapers. Now, with both of them revealing their true faces, they immediately attracted attention.
"Boss, this seems to be true. I saw the newspaper before, and Shen Feng's two daughters look just like them!" one of the men in black said to his leader upon seeing their faces.
The leader looked at the Shen sisters, and a glint appeared in his eyes. "This is great stuff! The daughters of the Wind God can fetch a good price in the black market. We must take them away!"
Shen Hongxiu didn't expect them to be unfazed by her father's name. She forced herself to be brave and said, "Think carefully. If you dare to lay a hand on us, my father will surely kill you. He is the number one under heaven and can kill you with a single move. You will all die miserably!"
However, in response to this threat, the leader of the men in black said, "We live by the edge of a knife in this line of work. If we let you go now, we'll regret it for the rest of our lives. Come on, take them away, and don't let them move around!"
As the leader gave the order, the others dared not delay. They took out handkerchiefs from their bodies and covered the mouths and noses of the three girls, rendering them unconscious.
Finally, the men in black looked at Yue Cangshan, who was beaten to the brink of death, and asked, "Boss, what should we do with this little brat?"
"Kill him!" the leader of the men in black coldly commanded.