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Shopkeeper Wan’s expression turned grave. “Don’t panic. Get up first and explain what happened.”
He ordered people to help the man to his feet. Li Yan recognized the fellow. He was one of the craftsmen working in the village. Seeing trouble arise, Li Yan naturally could not just leave, so he remained nearby and watched.
Even after the man was helped up, his legs were still trembling weakly and his face had gone deathly pale.
He ignored the blood running down his forehead and said with a shaking voice, “Zhuzi was leading a few children cutting grass near the village entrance. The kids who ran back said a peddler came down the official road, throwing candy everywhere and tricking the children into telling him their names.
“After eating the candy, the children all passed out. Some villagers passing by woke them up, but when they regained consciousness, Zhuzi was already gone. Elder Wan, my family only has this one son! If he’s lost, how can I face my ancestors?!”
As he spoke, he burst into loud sobs. The surrounding carpenters immediately flew into a rage.
“That bastard dares kidnap children from our village?!”
“Come on! They can’t have gotten far yet. Let’s search!”
“When we catch him, we’ll skin him alive!”
The crowd was furious and ready to rush out...
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