Chapter 2280: Surprise Troops (4)

Zhao Chi carefully recalled that cry.

But from those two screams, he could only tell it was a woman, not whether it was Shangguan Ting.

Earlier, Li Ruanyu had forwarded the information from the captain's group to Zhao Chi.

So Zhao Chi knew that Shangguan Ting was supposed to be returning.

At this time she should have been evacuating with the lords and families of several clans.

How could she be here?

Did her evacuation go wrong?

Was she caught?

If Shangguan Ting died, the families of those several clans would truly all fall into the werewolves' hands.

Including the two Zhao clan lords, and that whole big group of commoner family members.

What the hell…

"Ugh…"

Another cry, suppressed in the throat.

"Not crying?"

"Hahaha, you're too violent. That leg of hers was already crushed and broken by the giant beastman, so breaking it again doesn't hurt at all."

"No way? After her leg broke it should be more sensitive, so if I ripped it off it should hurt on top of hurt."

"Didn't you see the facts yourself?"

"Captain Mizuno, lift the voice-seal on this woman, otherwise she just won't cry."

"Hmph, whether she cries or not has nothing to do with the voice-seal, but… fine, lift it!"

"Yes!"

"Hey, it's my turn next. Cry once, just cry once, and we won't continue. Otherwise you'll be in for it."

"…Heh, are you lot tickling me? Damn low-class werewolves!"

"Holy shit! You're asking to die!"

"Arghhh!!" A scream.

"That'll teach you to talk tough!"

"Ahhh…" A scream.

That voice… it really is Shangguan Ting!

The tone and manner of speaking were hers.

Zhao Chi could barely hold himself back.

From the sound, they should still be some distance away.

How about… sneaking a look?

See what's going on?

If he could save her…

Relying on Zhao Chi alone, attempting a rescue would definitely be a fool's dream.

But if the comm system recovered in a bit, and Tang Ruan could summon Zhao Chi, he could seize the chance to rush in and take Shangguan Ting with him.

It wasn't only for her sake.

It was even more for the Zhao clan's family members.

Although Shangguan Ting could only take two Zhao clan lords, those dozens of commoner family members should also all be in her territory.

If he could save them, of course he had to.

But of course, Zhao Chi would only act if a rescue was possible and had some chance of success.

If it was too dangerous, forget it.

He couldn't drag himself down with them.

"Ahhh!"

Shangguan Ting's scream rang out again.

Zhao Chi quietly crawled out from the dirt.

Although this big pit was 5 meters deep, the surrounding slope wasn't steep.

He could climb up easily.

Zhao Chi carefully observed the route, making sure he wouldn't make too much noise later.

While observing, he suddenly noticed there was also a passage beside the pit.

He hadn't paid much attention earlier; only now did he notice something off about it.

That passage was about 3 meters deep, and connected right to this big pit.

To be safe, he went to check that passage first—hopefully there weren't any werewolves inside…