Wan Hua Lou is situated right in the center of this flower alley, and from here, walking less than a hundred and ten feet westward would bring you to a bustling crossroads.
However, at this moment, the crossroads are rather desolate, given the recent commotion caused by the black-clad men searching vigorously, stirring unrest within the city.
Coupled with the arrival of the literary elite bearing the holy literary plaque, people have opted to stay quietly at home instead of indulging in revelry.
Even those scholars who often look down on others dare not act rashly at the moment.
After all, the esteemed scholars of the literary society are now in the city, and any wayward act that becomes known to them could ruin one’s prospects.
Under such circumstances, the entire flower alley is eerily quiet.
Xue An and his group followed a little maid to turn south at the crossroads, and after walking a short distance, they turned into a side alley on the left.
Unlike the splendid main street, this side alley is rather dilapidated, with sewage and garbage scattered across the ground.
Living here are the lowest strata of Ling’an City’s populace.
Yet, at this moment, the slum-like area is also deserted, not a single soul in sight.
After navigating twists and turns along this alley for quite a while, Xue An and his group finally arrived before a rundown courtyard.
The little maid stepped forward to knock, using a rhythm of one short and two long taps.
Moments later, chaotic footsteps were heard from inside, followed by a slightly panicked female voice.
"Who is it?"
"Miss, it’s me!" The little maid replied.
The door creaked open from inside, revealing a paled woman’s face.
Seeing the little maid and the four standing behind her, the woman looked pleasantly surprised.
"Master Zhuo, it’s truly you. Thank heavens, we finally found you!"
She immediately made way, and turned around to shout into the courtyard, "Sisters, come out quickly, it’s Master Zhuo and the others!"
With that call, numerous charming figures suddenly emerged from the otherwise modest courtyard.
It was the girls from Wan Hua Lou!
It turns out they heeded the advice of Qie Weilan and withdrew from Wan Hua Lou but hadn’t left Ling’an City.
Actually, given the capabilities of these weak women, it would be impossible to escape Ling’an City quickly.
Fortunately, these ladies generally had good relations with nearby residents.
In such a situation, they took the opportunity to hide within this slum.
Since it belonged to an almost forgotten corner, their safety was temporarily assured.
Yet, even amidst such circumstances, these girls were still concerned about Qie Weilan and the righteous Zhuo Benzheng, sending out a little maid to gather news.
Unexpectedly, this little maid brought Zhuo Benzheng and his companions back with her.
"Master Zhuo!"
"Greetings, gentlemen!"
These girls curtsied toward Zhuo Benzheng, causing him and his companions to blush, repeatedly stating they were unworthy.
They hadn’t expected that such a trivial act on their part would provoke such a reaction among these girls, leaving them a bit reflective.
In this treacherous world, it’s ironic how these girls possess the most pure and simple feelings.
Whoever treats them well, they treat well in return!
At this moment, the girls noticed Xue An and Ren Ning walking in afterward.
"These two are...?" A girl with a bandage on her forehead hesitantly asked.
This was the very Qian’er who was nearly taken by Xu Gaotian earlier.
Zhuo Benzheng promptly introduced, "This gentleman is indeed our savior, without whom we might have fallen into Xu Gaotian’s hands by now!"


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