coobybook Chapter 230 is: Don't be nervous, I am.
Chapter 230 is: Don't be nervous, I am.
Fang Xiaoxiao and Li Renyi's hearts were pounding, as if they were about to jump out of their throats. Every breath they took was cautious, filled with tension and unease.
The approaching figure gradually became clear in the hazy light and shadow. When they saw that it was Pei Yan, their hearts, which had been hanging in suspense, finally settled down a little.
"It's me, don't be nervous." Pei Yan deliberately lowered his voice, but his tone still carried a hint of seriousness.
Upon hearing this, Fang Xiaoxiao and Li Renyi's bodies, which had been as tense as bowstrings, slowly relaxed, but their nerves remained taut.
"How's the situation outside?"
Li Renyi's voice was urgent and tinged with anxiety, his eyes fixed on Pei Yan as if trying to glean a glimmer of hope from his expression.
Pei Yan frowned, his face clouded with gloom.
"The officers and soldiers are still searching everywhere, leaving no corner unchecked. Our situation is extremely dangerous, and we need to find a way to leave here as soon as possible."
Fang Xiaoxiao bit her lip, leaving pale marks: "What about Long Jinyan?"
Her voice trembled slightly, filled with deep worry.
Pei Yan shook his head gently, his expression full of helplessness.
"I got separated from him, but with his skills, he should be able to handle things for a while."
The group remained silent for a moment, the air seemed to freeze, and their hearts were filled with deep worry.
"We can't just hide here and wait to die. We have to find an opportunity to break out."
Pei Yan broke the oppressive silence, his eyes flashing with determination.
Li Renyi nodded, his face serious.
"But there are soldiers everywhere outside now, and they are on high alert. Taking any rash action will only put us in a more dangerous situation."
Just as they were racking their brains to come up with a solution, a sudden burst of noisy footsteps and shouts came from outside the warehouse. The sound was like a death knell, and their faces turned ashen instantly.
"Search carefully, don't miss a single corner!"
The roar was like a thunderclap in their ears.
Fang Xiaoxiao's face instantly turned completely pale.
“They seem to have found this place.” Her voice was filled with fear.
Pei Yan's eyes sharpened, like a sword about to be drawn.
"Get ready, once they get in, we'll have no choice but to fight to the death."
Everyone gripped their weapons tightly, as if they were their last lifeline. Their heartbeats, like war drums, were exceptionally clear in the silent space.
Just at this critical moment, Long Jinyan suddenly climbed in through another window of the warehouse.
“Come with me, I’ve found a way out.”
Long Jinyan said in a low voice, his forehead covered in sweat, but he didn't bother to wipe it away.
Before they could ask any more questions, the crowd, as if they had grasped a lifeline, followed closely behind Long Jinyan and ran toward the exit.
This was a narrow passageway, piled high with clutter, and exuding a putrid smell.
They carefully avoided the obstacles, each step as if walking on thin ice, trying not to make the slightest sound, for fear of attracting the attention of the officers and soldiers outside.
However, fate always seems to like to play tricks on people. Just as they were about to walk out of the passage, a group of soldiers suddenly appeared in front of them.
"Halt!" the officers and soldiers shouted, their voices deafening and full of authority.
Fang Xiaoxiao and the others stopped in their tracks instantly, and a stalemate ensued, as if time had stood still.
Pei Yan quickly glanced at his surroundings, his mind racing, and suddenly an idea came to him.
"We split up and will meet at the intersection of West Street."
After saying that, everyone scattered and fled.
The officers and soldiers were somewhat confused by their actions and were at a loss for what to do, not knowing who to chase.
Fang Xiaoxiao ran desperately, the wind whistling past her ears, with only one firm thought in her mind: she must escape.
Finally, she arrived at the intersection of West Street.
Soon after, Pei Yan, Li Renyi, and Long Jinyan arrived one after another.
"We shouldn't stay here any longer, let's go quickly."
Pei Yan said, his voice urgent and low.
Under the cover of night, the four of them disappeared into the streets of the capital like ghosts.
They marched swiftly, their footsteps like a whirlwind, until they were far out of the soldiers' search area, at which point they dared to pause.
At this moment, the sky was already turning a pale white, and the dawn's light gradually illuminated the ancient city.
Exhausted and panting, Fang Xiaoxiao collapsed onto the ground, as if all her strength had been drained.
"What do we do next?"
She asked, her voice weary and confused, her eyes filled with helplessness.
Pei Yan glanced around, his gaze deep and solemn, and said.
"Let's find a safe place to hide first, and then make plans after things calm down."
Li Renyi nodded and pointed to a grove of trees not far away.
"That looks more secluded, let's go there."
The group went into the woods and found a cave to hide in.
Long Jinyan gathered some branches and started a fire, the leaping flames trying to bring a little warmth to everyone in this cold and fear.
"This incident has blown up too much; I don't know if we can escape it."
Long Jinyan said with a frown, his face full of worry.
Pei Yan pondered for a moment, his gaze resolute.
"We must find a way to figure out why the officers and soldiers suddenly started chasing us."
Fang Xiaoxiao recalled everything that had happened before and said thoughtfully, "Could it be related to the matter we investigated before?"
Everyone fell into deep thought, and the atmosphere became heavy, as if a huge boulder was pressing on everyone's heart.
Just then, footsteps suddenly sounded outside the cave.
Everyone tensed up immediately, gripping their weapons tightly, their eyes filled with vigilance.
"Who?" Pei Yan asked warily, his voice low and powerful.
"It's me, don't do anything." A familiar voice came from inside; it was He Jinnian.
Everyone breathed a sigh of relief, their tense nerves finally relaxing a bit. He Jinnian went into the cave, bringing some food and water.
“You are wanted by everyone outside, the situation is very bad.”
He Jinnian said, his face grave.
"How did you find us?"
Li Renyi asked, his eyes filled with doubt.
He Jinnian smiled.
“I have my own way of doing things. However, we need to find a way to resolve this predicament as soon as possible.”
They ate while discussing countermeasures.
“I think we can’t just sit here and wait to die; we have to take the initiative,” Long Jinyan said, his eyes burning with fighting spirit.
Pei Yan nodded: "That's right, but we need to figure out the enemy's purpose and plan first."
After some discussion, they decided to split up and act separately.