"I saw on the internet when I was searching that it's historically significant and you can explore the ancient culture of H City, so I put it on the list.
Who knew it would be like this. It seems Abel only cares about economic development and hasn't done well in preserving history and culture. When I get back, I need to make some suggestions."
Song Kaicheng, dressed in casual gray attire, looked even more sunny and approachable, smiling at Shen Xi.
Shen Xi also smiled and said, "I came here for that reason too. It's okay, perhaps this kind of raw authenticity is what allows us to truly see its true face."
Saying that, she stepped forward and continued inside.
Along the way, the two chatted and laughed, discovering new and interesting things from time to time.
Shen Xi didn't forget to take out her phone to record them.
She had always been interested in these ancient things.
As a child, she often traveled to various cities with her parents, specifically choosing places with historical and cultural depth.
She felt that only then could one see the rise and fall and the weight of a city, and truly understand it.
Unfortunately, after living here for five years, she had been very busy and had never managed to visit this place.
"Brother Kaicheng, come here quickly. See what's written here?" Shen Xi suddenly stopped in front of a stone tablet and called out loudly.
Song Kaicheng's lips curved slightly. He walked over to her and looked for a long time before shaking his head and saying, "I don't recognize these characters either."
Upon hearing this, Shen Xi immediately took out her phone and took a picture. "I'll look it up when I get back. These characters must have a special meaning. Perhaps it's an introduction to this ancient city."
The two stood side by side in front of the stone tablet. Just as Shen Xi finished taking the photo, Song Kaicheng keenly sensed that several people were slowly approaching them from behind.
His heart skipped a beat, and he leaned slightly towards Shen Xi, saying, "Don't move, there are people behind us."
Her body instantly stiffened. Shen Xi gripped her phone tightly, standing motionless in front of the stone tablet.
Song Kaicheng slowly turned around and saw four or five men with full beards and fierce expressions staring directly at him.
He immediately asked in fluent English, "Who are you? What do you want?"
The other party exchanged glances, spoke a language he didn't understand, and then each took out a sharp knife from their bodies and stepped forward, surrounding them.
Seeing that the situation was bad, and that they didn't seem to be locals, Song Kaicheng immediately pushed Shen Xi to the side and said, "Xi Xi, run!"
Her heart tightened. Shen Xi glanced at them from the corner of her eye and, by reflex, ran forward. But after only a few steps, she heard the sounds of fighting behind her and suddenly stopped.
She had thought Song Kaicheng would run out with her, but unexpectedly, he had engaged the group in a fight to cover her and buy time.
Those people had ferocious faces and all carried sharp knives; they were definitely not ordinary people.
She couldn't leave Brother Kaicheng alone here, or he would be in grave danger.
Thinking this, Shen Xi immediately ran back.
As soon as she reached the previous spot, she saw one of them swinging a knife towards Song Kaicheng's arm.
In her panic, Shen Xi put down her phone, took out a silver needle from her bag, and threw it towards the man's eyes.
The man let out a howl of pain, and the sharp knife in his hand fell to the ground.
Song Kaicheng looked back at Shen Xi with shock and then kicked away another man who was lunging at him.
He quickly stepped forward, grabbed Shen Xi's hand, and they ran towards the right. "Didn't I tell you to run quickly? Why did you come back?"
"I... how could I leave you here alone," Shen Xi replied without thinking.
Song Kaicheng's heart stirred, a faint smile appearing on his lips.
However, they hadn't run far before they realized that the surrounding buildings were very similar, like a maze, and they couldn't find an exit.
Just then, another group of people emerged from all directions, surrounding them. They were twice as many as the previous group.
Song Kaicheng felt Shen Xi trembling slightly and pulled her protectively behind him. "Xi Xi, don't be afraid. I'll protect you even if it costs me my life."
In the next moment, those people launched their attack.
Song Kaicheng was outnumbered, having to fight those people while also protecting Shen Xi.
Even though he was always skilled, he couldn't fight ten men at once. In a short while, he was at a disadvantage and could barely hold on.
At this moment, a man lunged at Shen Xi. She took out a silver needle and was about to stab his arm when he skillfully dodged.
The next second, she was grabbed by the neck from behind.
This wouldn't do, she