Chapter 135 Book 4 Isolation Trap
The sun was beginning to set as Alu, Chen Guang, and Lin Feng approached Linhe Village. The road was familiar, lined with trees and small farms that she remembered from childhood. But as they neared, a sense of unease crept into Alu's heart. It had been years since she last set foot in her family home, and she had no illusions about what awaited her.
"I'll go ahead," Alu said, her voice tight with emotion. "My mother... she's sick. I need to see her first."
Chen Guang nodded, his sharp eyes scanning the village. "We'll be close. Call if you need us."
Lin Feng grinned. "Don't worry. We'll guard you with our lives."
Alu offered a weak smile before hurrying toward her home. The modest house stood at the heart of the village, just as she remembered it. Pushing the door open, she stepped inside and immediately spotted her mother lying on a thin mattress, her face pale, her breathing shallow.