Chapter 434

"Listen." My face was expressionless as I stared at the area carefully. Tall buildings stood to the left, divided by a lengthy flower bed, with lush greenery to the right. From the outside, it was difficult to see more beyond. There was a faint rustling. It didn't sound like a small animal. Besides, big cities don't have many small animals around. Our expressions turned severe, and we cautiously moved closer. My sharp hearing quickly pinpointed the source. I gestured for the officers to follow quietly. Three minutes later, we noticed a noticeable drag mark. "Shit! There's actually someone!" "Let's go check!" A woman with tanned skin was tied to a sturdy tree, visibly thrilled to see us approach. "Mmmph, mmph!" Her mouth was restrained, making her words incomprehensible. But we didn't hear anything further because she passed out shortly afterward. I checked her breathing and pulse, then nodded to the officers. "She's alive." The officers sighed in relief. "As long as she's aliv