Chapter 136: Seeking Help (1)_1
The Punishing Shopkeeper did not press for details of what had happened, but simply asked, "How many people does the young lady need? Do they need to know some fighting skills?"
"It would be best if they knew how to fight, as many as the Punishing Shopkeeper can spare, and I thank you in advance," Mo Yan said, bowing solemnly in gratitude.
The Punishing Shopkeeper hurriedly stepped back, insisting it was unnecessary, asking Mo Yan to wait for a moment before turning and leaving. In a short while, he returned with eight stout men dressed in short shirts, their expressions stern and serious.
"Miss Yan, these men know some martial arts and can take on twenty or thirty ordinary people without a problem."
Mo Yan thanked him again, her appreciation evident. Looking at these eight men, she felt somewhat relieved, sensing an impending fierce battle.
Not daring to delay any further, Mo Yan hurriedly left Huixian Residence with the men, called for two carriages by the roadside, and headed straight for the secret brothel in North Market.
Combining Liyan’s description, Mo Yan guessed that Lizhong had found the secret brothel according to the Beggar’s instructions, and confirmed that the woman was indeed his daughter.
Coming back suddenly at noon was to redeem someone with Silver, but the fact that he had not returned all afternoon clearly indicated an accident had occurred. The most likely possibility was that the secret brothel was holding the person hostage or trying to extort more money.