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She accidentally killed Shang Bao, bringing trouble upon the merchant.

To prevent the merchants from returning, Song Xiaozhu used wild vegetable powder to keep Tian Man and Luo Liuzi there, even promising to do so tomorrow, the day after tomorrow, and the day after that...

It must be said that everyone has a vivid imagination. Song Xiaozhu did indeed intend to win over Tian Man and Luo Liuzi, but it wasn't as "tragic" as Qiu Shuyu imagined.

It's just some free wild vegetable powder...

It can't be that bad!

As darkness fell, Luo Liuzi Tian Man, having eaten and drunk their fill, left the Bai Jing shack together and went home.

As soon as they left, the entire area fell silent.

The Bai Jing, white shack was located on the very edge of the community, and apart from Qiu Shuyu, its neighbor, there was hardly anyone else around.

Occasionally, a few homeless people would find a random corner to stay in for the night, and then disappear on the first day.

The nights beneath the Garbage Mountain are far from peaceful.

Now, it's not just people with ulterior motives; there are also "big things" that have broken through the cordon and may have even ventured deeper inside.

Outside the shack, the wind howled. Song Xiaozhu gently fiddled with the wooden stick in her hand, reigniting the nearly extinguished flame under the stove.

The sparks danced in the darkness, making a faint crackling sound.

Qiu Shuyu leaned against the wall, staring at the flames, and said in a low voice, "Xiaozhu, Shang Dayuan won't let this go. If they can't find Shang Bao, they'll definitely..."

Song Xiaozhu had naturally anticipated Qiu Shuyu's concerns.

She said gently, "Take it slow, let's buy some time for now."

Qiu Shuyu frowned, wanting to say something, but unsure what to say.

They were in a very passive position. Even though Shang Bao's body was disposed of meticulously, and even though Shang Dayuan couldn't find any evidence pointing to them, but...

This family is never reasonable; if they get really angry, they'll take it out on them.

Especially Song Xiaozhu...

The thought that Shang Bao had disappeared while looking for her only fueled Shang Dayuan's anger.

Qiu Shuyu gritted her teeth and said, "I'll go tell them it was me..."

She didn't want to drag Song Xiaozhu down, so she simply accepted the situation. If the Shang family wanted to deal with her, they'd better see if they had the ability.

At worst, it'll be a fight to the death; she won't let them get away with it!

Song Xiaozhu didn't even let her finish speaking, interrupting her directly. "Sister Shuyu!"

Qiu Shuyu was stunned by her stern expression.

Song Xiaozhu looked at her seriously and said earnestly, "You promised me that you would keep this to yourself, not only by not telling others, but also by firmly believing deep down that... we didn't see it and it didn't happen."

Qiu Shuyu couldn't help but ask, "But..."

Song Xiaozhu knew her concerns and explained frankly, "Believe me, this is the best way right now. Even if you say something, I'll end up in the same situation; they'll still take their anger out on me."

Qiu Shuyu felt a chill in her heart, realizing that Song Xiaozhu was right.

Even if she confesses to manslaughter, the merchants will not let Song Xiaozhu go after they fight her to the death.

But she... couldn't possibly kill all the Shang family members.

She can't do it...

If she awakens as a "warrior," perhaps... perhaps...

There is no "maybe." She has already fled the Fortress and given up on awakening.

Song Xiaozhu grasped her hand, her expression and voice calm and steady. "Sister Shuyu, remember, we only have one path, our only way to survive..."

Qiu Shuyu stared blankly into her eyes, which were as clear as glass yet as deep as the distant sky, and heard her voice. "Let's become stronger together, strong enough to deter evildoers."

When dealing with a scoundrel like Shang Dayuan, all reason and logic are useless.

They bully the weak and fear the strong, taking advantage of their power to oppress the vulnerable.

If you really want to reason with them, you need to have a stronger fist or more power than them.

Delaying is not a passive response, but rather the best solution at present.

Song Xiaozhu would seize every minute to build connections, upgrade her Synthesizer, and accumulate wealth to establish a firm foothold.

Will Bai Jing come back?

Even if she doesn't come back, she will live well here.

Why should they be forced to hide and go into hiding?

They weren't the ones who committed the crime!

Song Xiaozhu quietly comforted Qiu Shuyu for a while. In her heart, the strong and sturdy girl in front of her was only 17 years old. Even though she called her Sister Shuyu, in Song Xiaozhu's heart, Qiu Shuyu was the younger sister.

In this terrible place, there's someone I can rely on...

This was a great comfort to Song Xiaozhu.

Qiu Shuyu gradually calmed down. She bit her lower lip, her expression hardening. "I understand."

Song Xiaozhu breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Let's not mention this again."

Qiu Shuyu: "Absolutely not."

Song Xiaozhu smiled, her voice becoming lighter. "Alright, get some rest. We have to go to the logging camp tomorrow."

Speaking of this, Qiu Shuyu couldn't help but add, "Luo Liuzi is simple-minded, Tian Man is cunning. We should..."

Since she brought it up, Song Xiaozhu decided to discuss it with her beforehand:

"People aren't so easily categorized. Luo Liuzi is indeed simple-minded and straightforward, and he doesn't mean us any harm. But his flaws are also obvious: he's impatient, reckless, and impulsive, which makes him prone to unintentionally setting traps for others."

Sometimes, unintentional evil is more terrifying than intentional evil.

The latter can be prevented, but the former is impossible to prevent.

Qiu Shuyu may be inexperienced, but she's quick-witted. Hearing Song Xiaozhu's words, she immediately understood. "That's true... he can't control his mouth; he easily starts talking nonsense after a couple of drinks."

Song Xiaozhu nodded and said, "Tian Man is thoughtful and doesn't get to know people easily, but he's clear-headed and cautious. As long as it's mutually beneficial, he could be a good helper."

Song Xiaozhu's words were veiled, but Qiu Shuyu understood them perfectly. She frowned and said, "He might help us today for personal gain, but he might betray us tomorrow for the same reason."