Face of a human, heart of a beast

"Watch out!" Seventeen shouted, reacting instantly. As he tumbled from the collapsing carriage, he braced himself with one hand, twisting to catch Yue'er, who had been thrown out. With a swift somersault, he landed gracefully, the child safely in his arms.

Meanwhile, Hao'er, anticipating the chaos, pulled Muchen close as they were ejected from the carriage. He propelled them forward, landing several meters away along the edge of the mountain path.

"Are you alright? Are you hurt?" Hao'er asked, his eyes scanning the two younger children forany injuries.

They both shook their heads in unison, although Muchen's expression was grim and Yue'er's brows furrowed. They were unharmed, but the sudden, violent disruption had unsettled them.

"Young Master, the carriage is destroyed," Seventeen reported, his voice tight, his gaze fixed on the wreckage.