Not even a team of wild horses could have dragged her back.
He knew full well that if anything happened to Lai Yu Yao in the village,
he would be finished. He'd face dire consequences, and an endless abyss would be all that awaited him.
"In that case, let me go with you."
Yu Yingjie's voice held a pleading tone, hoping to change Lai Yu Yao's mind.
"You should just sit here and rest quietly.
And while you're at it, protect these lovely young people."
Chu He spoke, reaching out and gently patting Yu Yingjie's shoulder.
The pat seemed as light as a feather, but it struck like a bolt from the blue,
leaving Yu Yingjie feeling as if he'd been struck by lightning.
In that instant, he felt a strange power surge through him like a tidal wave,
spreading through his entire body in a flash.
It felt as if his body was no longer his own.
A numb, weak sensation coiled around him like vines,
creeping from his fingertips to his very heart.
