Chapter 39.3 (2/2)

Now, they didn’t even need a flashlight because the originally pitch black secret passage was lit up by the flames.

“Run!” Tang Mianmian issued a loud roar, dragging Xiao Tangqiu with him as he started running.

Xiao Tangqiu didn’t even have the opportunity to catch his breath before he was made to run with Tang Mianmian.

The flames were chasing after them, so they could only run for their lives frantically. They looked at the bright blaze in the entrance of the secret passage. Although they were afraid of the unknown and the flames got rid of the unending darkness, it also blocked their retreat. If they met a dead end in front, they were finished!

The secret passage was spacious and also quite long. They ran desperately for a long time without seeing the exit of the secret passage. The worst thing was that the fire was still chasing after them. They had no time to stop and rest. If they stopped for even a second, they would be mercilessly mercilessly by the hungry flames.

Xiao Tangqiu’s lungs felt like they were about to burst from all the running. His body wasn’t good to begin with and his physical stamina was just average at best. Now, all this running had already exceeded his physical limit but he could only strengthen his resolve and keep moving. He knew that he couldn’t stop because even the slightest pause and he would be engulfed by the flames.

Towards the end, his strength was sustained by willpower alone and his consciousness had begun to blur. If Tang Mianmian hadn’t been dragging him along, he might have fallen unconscious.

Lu Si’er and the little boy also ran very hard. They were out of breath but were pushed beyond their physical limits by flames.

Xiao Tangqiu looked at the endless path ahead and despaired. Right then, Lu Si’er suddenly stumbled over something and fell to the ground screaming.

She subconsciously held out her hand to Xiao Tangqiu, who was closest to her and yelled, “Help me!”

Seeing her eyes fill up with fear, Xiao Tangqiu couldn’t help but pause. However, in the next moment, Shen Yuan pulled him forwards and said coldly, “You can’t save her, just go!”

Indeed, as expected, the flames shot out relentlessly, quickly swallowing Lu Si’er into that sea of fire. She barely had any time to struggle before her body completely disappeared into the fire, leaving only echoes of her screams.

If Xiao Tangqiu had turned to save her, even if just to stretch out a hand to pull her, he most likely would’ve also been caught in the flames. He couldn’t help but feel heart palpitating from the horror. If Shen Yuan hadn’t held him back, maybe he would’ve died in the fire with Lu Si’er.

Before Xiao Tangqiu’s heart could start beating normally again, Shen Yuan grabbed his arm and ran forward.

Xiao Tangqiu was dragged by Shen Yuan and Tang Mianmian, one on the left, the other on the right. Although his lungs were burning with pain, it was much easier than before.

Moments later, he finally saw a glimmer of hope. A faint light appeared in the distance, immediately lifting their spirits.

They made a determined effort to run towards the light and finally arrived at the place where the light was coming from before the fire could set their bottoms ablaze. It was a wooden door!

Xiao Tangqiu was delighted. They had finally found the exit of the secret passage.

However, his heart sank again. They obviously didn’t have any time to open the door. Once they stop, they would be devoured by the fire. What could they do? !

Just as Xao Tangqiu was struggling with how to open the door, they had already reached it. The aloof rushed to the front. Xiao Tangqiu saw Tang sword in her hand slice heavily at the wooden door. Under that powerful blow, a loud noise broke the door.

As soon as the door was broken, they rushed in, including Xiao Tangqiu who was still being dragged by Shen Yuan and Tang Mianmian. Upon entering the door, Xiao Tangqiu was so tired that he threw himself to the floor. He could no longer move his legs. Fortunately, when he looked back, he found that the fire had stopped chasing them.

The fire seemed to be stuck in the secret passage as if it were blocked by an invisible door. Soon, the fire gradually got smaller until it disappeared completely and the secret passage was once again plunged into darkness.

Xiao Tangqiu couldn’t believe that they had successfully escaped the fire. He fell to the ground, gasping for air. His head was a blank sheet. It wasn’t until Tang Mianmian hugged him and cried loudly that the reality of them surviving finally set in.

“Wuwuwu, Qiuqiu! We actually made it!”

“We survived!”