"Ah, still such hatred in your eyes? It seems the lesson earlier was indeed too light for you. Here, since you've had enough water, let's move on to other condiments. Bring her another drink."
During his speech, another man came over, holding a big pot of dark stuff in his hands.
Anying caught only a glance and could almost guess—it was likely vinegar.
Having water splashed on her face was already agonizing; if it were changed to corrosive vinegar, for Anying, it would feel like a fate worse than death.
Having no choice, as one must bow their head under another's roof, and realizing she probably could not escape this time,
When the vinegar was once again poured onto the paper, Anying just held her breath tightly, and this time, she even gave up struggling.
The more she struggled, the greater the pain. Thus, she preferred to wait quietly here. If it was indeed her time to die here, then struggling or not, the outcome would be the same.
Finally, the unbearable agony made everything feel brighter just as she was nearing death.
Gasping for air in big gulps, she then looked up.
There was Hei Hu, with a fierce face, smiling as he looked at her, seemingly appreciating his own handiwork.
"You might as well end it quickly and let me die right here."
"Heh heh, wanting to die? It's not that simple. Moreover, I see now, if I inflict visible injuries on you, those below definitely won't like it. Alright, I know what to do now. I'll simply torture you endlessly in a non-injurious way, letting you feel a fate worse than death, but without anyone being able to see what I've actually done to you."
"You are truly despicable and shameless. How did I not see this before? If I had, I would have killed you earlier."
"Kill me? I tell you, there are plenty wanting to kill me. You think you have that capability? Can you achieve all that? Better just listen obediently to me. For tonight, I'll just leave you here. However, I'm not sure if Ye Chen could find this place."
"Ye Chen, Ye Chen, once he realizes I'm missing, he will certainly come looking."
"Heh heh, good, then we'll just wait for him. Besides, I've thoroughly prepared a rich gift for him here. If he does come, that would indeed be very beneficial for me. Alright, stay at home, and you guys keep an eye on her. Also, regardless of any tricks she plays, remember, do not get close to her, understand?"
Actually, Hei Hu knew very well that Anying was highly capable. If she truly managed to escape, then these people probably wouldn't be able to keep her tightly guarded.
At this moment, Ye Chen was anxiously waiting at the entrance of the neighborhood, pacing back and forth. He kept looking at a spot above his head, but couldn't find anything.
Suddenly, Ye Chen's phone rang, and he saw to his surprise that it was from Uncle Ada.
If that were the case, it seemed like Uncle Ada had already tracked some information. This meant his own matters could now progress a step further.
"Hello, Uncle Ada, what's the situation? Did you track the car?"
"I followed the tracks you provided, and checked, finding that about 10 kilometers directly west, it stopped there and hasn't moved since."
"Ten kilometers west? Do you mean from my current position at the crossroads, straight west without turning anywhere?"
"Correct, it's a straight line, and you can reach there by taxi in not too long."
"Okay, I'm heading there now."
"Ye Chen, I know you're in a rush to save her, but I fear they might have set a trap for you. Why not wait for me? I'm already on my way back."
"What, you're coming back? Weren't you all headed back already? Why turn back now?"
"The old man isn't reassured about you being inside alone, and hearing that there's trouble on your side, he immediately sent me and my men to assist you. I should arrive there in about an hour if there's no delay."
"No need, I can handle it alone. Besides, the more people we have, the easier it is to alarm them. Right now, I should be able to handle it more easily myself."
"Don't you realize how terrifying these people are? Hei Hu was only contained before because you managed to restrain him. Now, in his territory with so many people around him, do you think you can handle him alone?"
"Just mind yourself, Uncle Ada. You've already helped me enormously. Just keep monitoring that car for me. If it moves, promptly send me the signal. I'm taking a taxi there right now."
"Ye Chen, Ye Chen."
Ada really didn't want him to go alone, as the risk was significantly high.
But Ye Chen didn't heed his advice and promptly hung up the phone. After that, he couldn't contact him again.
"Increase the speed, we must try to get there as quickly as possible. I'm even suspecting that this is a trap elaborately designed by Hei Hu."
"Oh, boss, how do you know this is an elaborately designed trap? Isn't it because we tracked all this through our own sources?"
"Don't forget what Hei Hu does, and don't forget, what Anying's background is."