175 A Fateful Reunion 2 (2/2)

A little puzzled, Aiguo nonetheless nodded his head. Straightening himself up, An Sun looked ahead and his lips drew up into a cold arc, his sword swinging effortlessly in his hand.

”All right then, time to find that friend of yours.”

…

After Rin had drawn the men away, they quickly followed behind her. At one point, one of the men managed to pull the distance between him and Rin to three meters or less.

The man took down the crossbow from his waist and aimed. Before he even placed his finger on the trigger, something had whooshed through the air and in his direction.

The boy in front of him had suddenly stopped and drawn the crossbow from behind their back and pulled the trigger!

From behind Rin heard a loud thud, followed by the sound of a strangled and choking sound. The men behind him called the man's name before confirming he was no longer breathing. They looked ahead at the figure responsible, and their faces burned red with fury.

While the men grew even more determined to catch the youth, Rin had already turned down a corner and through the side streets. As the winter winds beat against her face like an endless wave of ice shards, Rin's brows suddenly furrowed together.

Her expression turned grave and she immediately looked down at her throbbing ankle. She tried her best to ignore the pain; however, her movements could not help but slow down. She kept sucking in her breath due to the pain.

Finding in an alley, Rin stopped and gasped, inhaling a mouthful of cold air. She glanced down at her ankle and took a step. Just that slight movement of her body pained her enough that she sucked in her breath. Running was even more hell.

”I think he ran over here!” A man nearby yelled loudly.

The moment she heard his words, Rin's pupils constricted.

Damnit! Who the hell were these men anyway?!

With no choice but to continuing running or find a hiding spot, Rin quickly composed herself. Suddenly, Rin heard someone walk up behind her slowly and pull her close, their hands wrapped around her.

He walked over to her side and leaned in with one hand against the wall behind her as he backed her into a corner. His black hair draped down the side of his face, as it tickled her cheek.

The man's big, strong arms seemed very protective wrapped around her frail body.

However, Rin felt anything but protected! Especially when he had a hand over her mouth!

Pressed up against the wall, Rin fought against his hold, when she suddenly felt a hot breath on her neck. She stiffened.

”Don't move.” The man's low and magnetic voice resounded beside her ears, raising goosebumps all over her body.

The moment he finished speaking, there was an unprecedented shock reflected on Rin's face. She widened her eyes as her face turned stiff and she was lost in a daze.

That voice…she knew this voice.

”Don't worry, I'm here to help you. Just stay still a little longer until they leave.” When he spoke, his slightly husky voice carried an undertone of complete calm that was oddly soothing.

At that moment, Rin was positive. This voice, it was none other than An Sun!

As the men's voices grew more distant, did An Sun finally breathe a sigh of relief. Slowly, he removed his hand from the mouth of the figure below him.

He cast his gaze down, ”Sorry about my actions just now, I--”

At this moment, An Sun was stiff with shock. He completely lost his usual cool and stiff facade as a myriad of expression blossomed to life on his face.

There were too many emotions in his eyes to name, but slowly, he opened his mouth to mumble the name, ”Bai Rin?”

Rin was also stunned. However, seeing the bewildered expression on the normally calm and clever young man caused Rin to give a snort of laughter.

As she looked up at him, the corners of her lips curved into a pleasant smile. ”Mm, it's good to see you again, Lord An.”