When she saw the sneak attack, Situ Xin, clinging to Xiao Mei's back, desperately wanted to stop it. But her injuries were too severe. Being carried by Xiao Mei as she dodged and weaved had only made them worse, and all she could manage was a weak cry of warning, "Be careful!"
Just as the attacker's blade was about to pierce Xiao Mei, a striking figure suddenly appeared between them. It was Chen Yao, who had been following close behind!
"Are you crazy? Get away!"
Seeing Chen Yao's move, a terrified Situ Xin used all her strength to cry out. Ignoring the danger, she let go of Xiao Mei, slid off her back, and lunged toward Chen Yao!
But at the very moment Situ Xin threw her arms around Chen Yao, a longsword pierced her abdomen.
