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As Ye Xiaohan looked towards Li Yang, who was running away, she suddenly noticed a few dark spots on the adjacent rooftop in the direction he had taken.
The dark spots were actually figures that had gathered together, and as they moved, it became clear what they were.
They were several individuals dressed in black night gear—Masked Figures.
It was unclear whether they had just appeared or had been lurking on the rooftop all along. Perhaps their dark clothing and the excitement from surviving the earlier ordeal had kept Ye Xiaohan and her companions from noticing them sooner.
Regardless of when the Masked Figures had shown up, their menacing aura made it evident that they were not there to help.
“Li Yang, come back!”
Ye Xiaohan shouted, her heart racing with urgency. Her first thought was that the Masked Figures who had chased after that mysterious young man in the forest were now after her!
Li Yang hesitated for a moment upon hearing her call, but the next second, he began to run back as Ye Xiaohan instructed. As he ran, he shouted, “What’s wrong, Sister-in-law?”
Before Ye Xiaohan could respond, Li Yang got his answer. The Black-Clad Masked Figures had already closed in on him.
“Who are you?!” Li Yang exclaimed in shock. Why were these strange people suddenly appearing in his home? Looking at the house still engulfed in flames nearby, he quickly connected the dots.
“Did you set this fire?” Li Yang's voice dripped with hatred for those who disrupted his family's peace. “What do you have against us?!”
The response to Li Yang came in the form of gleaming swords held by the Masked Figures.
The group split into two teams; one charged at Li Yang while the other swiftly advanced towards Ye Xiaohan. Their movements were precise and lethal, each strike aimed directly at vital points.
These people intended to kill them!
Ye Xiaohan quickly grasped the Masked Figures' intentions. Now she felt even more anxious; if they had other motives, perhaps there was a chance to buy some time. But if their only goal was to eliminate them, their situation was extremely perilous.
Her gaze shifted back to Li Yang just as he rolled to evade a sword aimed at his chest. However, before he could get back up, another sword was already coming for him.
At that moment, Ye Xiaohan found herself with no time to spare; the Masked Figures had already reached her side.
She quickly shielded Liu Qi behind her and tried to retreat, but it was of no use; the sword of the Masked Figures still pierced her body.
A sharp pain shot through her arm, and blood quickly soaked her sleeve, staining it red.
"Let's talk this out!" Ye Xiaohan knew that they, a group of women and children, were no match for the Masked Figures. They could only rely on their wits, but at that moment, she couldn't think of a good escape plan and could only buy time.
While holding Liu Qi in her arms, she nimbly dodged to avoid being stabbed again, saying, "What do you want? Money? The silver is in my room, but you burned it down!"
Ye Xiaohan pointed at the burning house and continued, "But you don't need to rush. I still have plenty of silver in my shop; you can come with me to get it!"
At that moment, Ye Xiaohan felt a glimmer of hope. She hoped that the intruders were merely after money; if so, she could use the silver to buy some time until she figured out a way to escape.
Even if she couldn't come up with a plan in the end, losing some wealth would be worth it if it meant they had a better chance of survival.
However, her hopes were dashed. The Masked Figures hesitated for just a moment after hearing Ye Xiaohan's words, but that pause was fleeting. They quickly resumed their attack.
It seemed that their goal was not just to rob but to kill!
This was truly dire.
Ye Xiaohan narrowly avoided another thrust from a sword. The tip missed her body but tore a gash in her clothing. If it had been any deeper, it would have pierced her flesh.
"Heroes," she pleaded, "if you let us go, we will gladly offer everything we have at home!"
If they weren't after money, perhaps they could be tempted by something else? Ye Xiaohan could only take a wild guess in hopes of piquing their interest. But her hopes fell flat; the Masked Figures remained unmoved.
From the moment they appeared, the Masked Figures had not uttered a word; they simply attacked relentlessly, intent on killing Ye Xiaohan and her companions. Every strike aimed directly at their flesh.
Soon enough, Ye Xiaohan found herself with numerous wounds.
Liu Yang fought back while making his way back to join Ye Xiaohan. Although together they were still no match for the Masked Figures, being separated would only lead to quicker deaths.
The Masked Figures advanced relentlessly, quickly cornering Ye Xiaohan and her companions into a desperate situation. Surrounded on all sides, there was no chance of escape.
Ye Xiaohan gritted her teeth. Was it really going to end here for them?
There were still so many things she hadn’t accomplished; dying like this felt unjust.
Originally, Gu Bei had sent two subordinates to protect Ye Xiaohan and the others, but they had left for a moment due to an urgent matter, leading to this predicament. Ye Xiaohan couldn’t tell if it was just her bad luck or if the Masked Figures had been lurking in the shadows, waiting for the perfect moment to strike when their defenses were weakest.
“Sister-in-law, you take Seven and go! I’ll hold them off!” Liu Yang whispered to Ye Xiaohan.
Ye Xiaohan forced a bitter smile. If only it were that simple. From her assessment, these people were specifically targeting her. The evidence lay in the numerous wounds she bore.
During the previous fight, she had sensed it. Perhaps she had an instinct about it from the beginning, which later turned into certainty.
If that was the case, as she dodged attacks, Ye Xiaohan said, “Their target is me. I’ll buy you time; you take Seven and get out of here!”
Every escapee counted, and those who made it out could seek help. Although the chances of successfully getting assistance were slim, it was still better than waiting for death.
Liu Yang understood that this was their only option at the moment. He suppressed his extreme anger and nodded, looking for an opportunity to flee.
Their plan proved correct; as Ye Xiaohan exposed herself further to the blades of the Masked Figures, indeed, their attacks on Liu Yang and Seven diminished significantly.
However, even so, escaping was not an easy task. The Masked Figures showed no signs of letting up; their subordinates’ attacks remained relentless.
Ye Xiaohan began to doubt her earlier judgment. These individuals were not as skilled as the Black-Clad Masked Figures who had pursued the boy before.
This was also why Ye Xiaohan and her group had managed to hold out until now; if they had faced the Black-Clad Masked Figures from that night, they would have stood no chance and would have been defeated in mere moments.
Yet even though these Masked Figures were less capable, dealing with a few elderly and weak individuals was still no challenge for them.
“Sister-in-law!” Liu Yang shouted as he rushed back toward them from a distance.
A Masked Figure swung a sword in the air, its tip aimed directly at Ye Xiaohan's heart. Ye Xiaohan was quickly losing stamina; in the midst of dodging and countering, she no longer had the agility she had at the beginning.
Suddenly, her foot slipped, and as she twisted, her body lost balance and fell to the ground.
"Sister-in-law!" 6 Yang shouted, rushing over without a second thought. He was soon found vulnerable by the Masked Figures, who stabbed him several times.
However, even with 6 Yang's desperate efforts, it was too late. He could only watch helplessly as the sword of the Masked Figure drew closer to Ye Xiaohan.
"Clang!"
The sound of metal clashing echoed loudly in the night. The impact was so intense that sparks flew from the collision.
A long sword blocked in front of Ye Xiaohan, just managing to hold back the thrusting blade.
Hmm?
Ye Xiaohan felt a chill run through her; she thought this time she was truly doomed. Unexpectedly, someone appeared out of nowhere to help her.
She looked up and saw another figure dressed in black, their face covered as well, though their attire seemed slightly different.
In the next moment, after escaping danger, Ye Xiaohan quickly scrambled to her feet, moving out of the range of the attacking sword.
"Who are you? Coming here to disrupt our business!" the Masked Figure shouted angrily, not expecting that there would be someone lying in ambush to save Ye Xiaohan.
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