An Ge turned and bolted toward Huo Huaisang.
There was a clear and horrifying wound on Huo Huaisang's arm, so deep it exposed the bone—An Ge suspected it was caused by Lee Dahai's axe.
She didn't have time to ask Huo Huaisang for details. As soon as she reached him, she grabbed his wrist and dragged him toward the dark woods.
However, Lee Dahai, with his long legs and towering height, quickly caught up to them.
At that exact moment, Huo Huaisang slipped, his whole body crashing onto the ground.
By cruel coincidence, he landed right at Lee Dahai's feet.
Lee Dahai resembled an unhinged beast possessed by bloodlust. With no hesitation, he raised his axe toward Huo Huaisang's neck to strike—but An Ge dove forward.
She used every ounce of her strength to catch hold of Lee Dahai's arm and screamed at the pale-faced Huo Huaisang, "Run! Run!"
Her voice was deafening, and it finally broke Huo Huaisang's composure. Tears rolled from his eyes.
"Mom… we'll go together… we'll–"