Book 6 Bloody Battle

Chapter 303 Book 6 Bloody Battle

"Everyone! They're escaping!" a soldier roared, his voice cutting through the din.

Li An wasted no second. "Run, Mother Yuan, run!" she commanded, grabbing the older woman's hand. They burst from their hiding place, two desperate figures against the backdrop of the burning house, and sprinted towards the courtyard's gate.

But it was too late. The handful of soldiers at the gate had already pivoted, their crude spears leveled. More soldiers, alerted by the commotion, streamed from the shadows, effectively cutting off their escape. Li An's heart sank, but her resolve hardened. There was no time for thought, only action.