But Ni Manxue couldn't run fast; her legs were too weak. So, after just two steps, she tripped over rocks and branches on the ground. Determined to survive, she gritted her teeth and got up.
"Dong'er, let's go!"
Dong'er helped her, and they ran another two steps. Ni Manxue fell again. Looking back, the Tiger was already within arm's reach.
Ni Manxue gritted her teeth and pushed Dong'er away. "Don't worry about me, just run!"
Pushed, Dong'er stumbled forward a few steps. When she turned back, she saw her mistress had fallen to the ground, the Tiger right behind her!
"Mistress!" Dong'er ran back without a second thought. "Mistress, you go ahead, I'll hold it off! If it eats me, it won't be hungry anymore and won't eat you!" Dong'er said, starting to cry.
Ni Manxue pushed her firmly again. "Nonsense, just go! Run!" She had never been so fierce before. After roaring, she burst into tears. I'm sorry, Dong'er!
