Chen Wu nodded, understanding but clearly still restless. "I know you're right, but it's difficult knowing she's there alone."
Victor reassuringly squeezed Chen Wu's shoulder before stepping away.
His eyes scanned across the makeshift campsite. His gaze softened upon seeing the former slaves resting more peacefully, recovering their strength.
Many waved and bowed gratefully as he passed.
They had to hide out here in the meantime to avoid getting caught since the Bai Qin guards were everywhere. They were even searching nearby towns alongside Lingyun.
Back in the Bai-Qin family estate, the discord Victor had sown was bearing fruit. Elders from both families were gathered inside a great hall with their voices raised angrily.
"We've lost all credibility," Bai Elder Bai Lin snarled. "First, forcing the slaves into labor, now allowing them to escape! The townspeople hate us."
