Because Chu Yihan was leading the way in front, the three of them hadnât sustained many injuries, and when someone tried to attack from behind, Lu Ying successfully fended them off.
So although their progress was difficult, they still managed to tear a hole through the enemy ranks.
However, they knew that it would be impossible for just a few of them to fight their way out.
âPfft!â
In front, the blood of the enemy soldiers splashed all over Su Yingxue and Saint Ruan, and the only thing they could smell in their nostrils was the scent of blood.
The enemy general yelled at them, âStop! You canât possibly escape! Surrender now, or weâll kill you all!â
Su Yingxue couldnât possibly stop, but Lu Ying retorted, âDonât even think about it! Even if we die in battle, we will never surrender! General Su Hao and I will not surrender, especially now that we have a leader!â
âA leaderâ¦â
The enemy general took a moment to react, then his gaze landed on Chu Yihan, who was holding a sword. The bright gleam of his precious sword and his powerful presence, which no one dared approach, made the general realize instantly, âChu Yihan! Heâs the commander of the enemy forces, Ninth Prince Chu Yihan!â
âCapture Chu Yihan alive! Rally our troops!â
âCapture Chu Yihan alive!â
âAnd his Ninth Princess Consort, seize them!â
âSeize them!ân/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
The soldiers who had been scared off by Chu Yihan were suddenly reinvigorated as if they had been injected with chicken blood. They launched a more ferocious attack on Su Yingxue and Saint Ruan, forcing them to divert their attention from aiding Su Hao to confront the enemy.
âSu Yingxue, be careful!â
Saint Ruan threw a handful of poison powder, taking down a small group of men who were about to land their blades on Su Yingxue.
He handed Su Hao completely over to Su Yingxue, âHold your brother by yourself. Iâm too busy now!â
His protection was vital to them!
It was far too dangerous for Su Yingxue to attend to Su Hao while her attention was divided.
Lu Ying stood guard by Su Haoâs side. Though she had sustained some minor injuries, she hadnât let anyone touch Su Hao.
She knew it was difficult for Su Yingxue to support Su Hao alone, so she seized an opportunity when Su Yingxue was growing weary and seemed about to falter, stepping behind her and taking a blow from a soldierâs blade for her.
âPfft!â
Lu Ying spat out a mouthful of blood and fell to the ground, her eyes filled with urgency as she warned, âPrincess, be careful!â
Su Yingxue summoned her energy, kicked fiercely, and used her red jade soft whip to coil around the neck of their attacker, flinging him into the air.
The man landed heavily on the ground, his muscles torn and bones shattered!
âLu Ying!â
âLu Ying, how are you?â
Su Yingxue had no choice but to lay Su Hao down to help Lu Ying up.
Lu Ying, on her knees, suddenly looked up and charged toward Su Hao.
She threw herself into Su Haoâs arms, and the wound on her back from a recent blade strike received yet another gash.
âAh!â
The pain of the flesh being sliced open made Lu Ying sweat cold sweat profusely.
Su Hao held her, his voice tinged with nervousness, âLu Ying, are you alright? The wound on your back⦠hang in there!â
âOkayâ¦â
Lu Ying responded gently, âFor you, itâs alright.â
She struggled to summon a smile for Su Hao, causing him to feel an intense guilt.
âYour Highness, Lu Ying is severely injured; we must treat her wounds at once!â
Su Yingxue shouted this while continuing to fend off attacks, calling out to Chu Yihan.
Chu Yihan swung his sword, the sword energy fierce and roaring like a soaring dragon, unstoppable.
The dozen or so men in front of him were instantly slain.
He surveyed his surroundings and pointed to a cave, âIn there!â
Su Yingxue and Su Hao, carrying Lu Ying, retreated into the cave,