Chapter 2 - Running & Hiding (1/2)

Yi Feng held Yi Ling for dear life. As they reached her husband's hut.

Morning came and no sign of Yi Wen.

Yi Feng was devastated. She already knew in her heart that something bad happened.

She didn't even get to see her father. She was sobbing so hard but she never made a noise, afraid that it'll woke her daughter up.

Yi Feng decided to wait for week inside the hut before going back to the village.

Good thing that Yi Wen left some dried meat inside the hut to last them for a while.

Yi Ling was very obedient during this week. She never asked where her father was nor what they were going to do next. Even though she was still a child, she sensed that her mother was sad. All she could do is follow her father's last words to her. To follow her mother's wishes and be a good kid.

As one week pass, Yi Feng decided to visit the village.

"Ling'er , mother will be back before sun sets. I will go back to the village to check on your father. You must not go anywhere and stay on this hut. Understand?" She patted her daughter's head.

"Yes mom." Yi Ling hugged her mother.

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Yi Feng was shocked as she seen the village. Everything was destroyed by fire.

She cautiously walked to the village looking for any signs of life.

Her house was burned to the ground, along with everyone. Tears was falling.

"Father, Brother Wen... where are you?"

Nothing was left on the village, not even the bodies.

By the entrance of their house, she picked up a bracelet that was broken.

It was the bracelet the she made for her husband Yi Wen. Yi Wen would never let the bracelet out of his sight. It was a treasure for him, knowing his wife loves him so. Unfortunately, its now broken.

Yi Feng feel on her knees, sobbing while picking up the broken pieces of the bracelet.

Who on earth did the village offend? Why must they kill everyone?

"Father, Brother Wen.. You'll always be on our hearts. No matter what happens, Ling'er and I will strive to survive in this cruel world." Yi Feng's face was so red, her clothes was full of dirt and grime. Not able to wash for a week. Due to being scared that the assassins will find them if they got out from the hut.

She stood up and left the village. Knowing that the assassins might come back anytime.