She turned and ran deep into the forest, stumbling awkwardly. But just a few steps in, another man emerged from an angle, gun aimed at her.
Those men were under Shentu Yun's command, tasked with capturing her alive; they did not wish to kill her. Thus, they refrained from firing. Startled, Mu Xiangwan could only think of running, completely forgetting she too was armed.
She couldn't outrun the men and was swiftly caught.
Meanwhile, Su Chaoyang, upon hearing Mu Xiangwan's cries for help, was filled with urgency.
He didn't dare to move, knowing that any movement would reveal his position and attract Ivan's gunfire. But by staying still, Mu Xiangwan would be taken away by Shentu Yun's men.
After a brief moment of hesitation, he looked back at the girl. Her clothes were torn, revealing a pale shoulder marked by a horrific whip scar.
