newbobooks Chapter 228 Lack of Trust
Chapter 228 Lack of Trust
At this moment, Liu Baizhi's heart was beating like a little rabbit in her heart. Her heartbeat was like a rapid drumbeat, echoing in her ears, and every beat seemed to remind her of the importance and danger of the mission.
She prayed silently in her heart that everything would go well. Her eyes were full of anticipation and nervousness, as if she was waiting for the judgment of fate.
She leaned forward slightly, her steps were light and quick, always ready to deal with any emergency that might arise.
But the young leader of the Holan tribe had been riding on horseback for many years and had very sharp eyes. His sharp gaze seemed to be able to penetrate all darkness.
He immediately saw these people. A hint of doubt and alertness flashed in his eyes. Then he drew his bow and arrow without hesitation and shot in this direction, regardless of who it was.
His movements were swift and skillful, like a seasoned warrior.
The muscles in his arms were tense, and his bow-drawing posture was standard and powerful. The arrow flashed coldly in the light of the fire, as if it were the messenger of death.
The cold light was like an icy blade, making people shudder, as if the danger hidden in the darkness was about to erupt.
But he was drunk and couldn't aim at Liu Baizhi.
Chen Bi's maid saw the arrow was about to hit her master, and without any hesitation, she quickly turned sideways to block it for her.
The arrow pierced deeply into her body, and a sharp pain came over her. The pain was like a hot iron stirring in her body.
But she had no regrets in her heart. Her eyes were full of determination, and she felt that her life had meaning at this moment, which was to protect her master.
Her body swayed slightly, and then she endured the pain and stood firm.
Finally, she used all her strength to shout to Chen Bi, "Master, ah... I can't come back... anymore." Her voice was weak and powerless, like the last sigh in the wind.
Her lips trembled slightly, and her eyes were full of reluctance and regret, as if she still had a lot to say, but the breath of life was fading quickly.
Chen Bi was stunned, her mind went blank, as if she was hit by a bolt from the blue.
Her eyes were filled with shock and despair, like someone who had suddenly lost everything. Her body swayed slightly, like a puppet without support, her face turned pale, her lips were bloodless, as if all the blood had been drained away in an instant.
There was a buzzing in Chen Bi's ears, and all the sounds around her became blurred. She could only hear the grief deep in her heart crying out.
Liu Baizhi was also frightened by the arrow, and her body shook violently as if she was hit by an electric current.
Her heart was filled with fear, and that fear was like a surging tide that instantly overwhelmed her. Her eyes instantly widened, her pupils contracted sharply, and her heartbeat suddenly accelerated, as if it was about to jump out of her chest.
She quickly grabbed Chen Bi and ran away, her hands tightly grasping Chen Bi's arms, with such force that it seemed as if she wanted to pass all her fear to Chen Bi through these hands to let her know the urgency of the situation.
"Girl, I'm here to save you." She said anxiously, her voice trembling a little, like a silk thread fluttering in the wind, which could break at any time.
But Chen Bi suddenly stood still, as if she was nailed to the ground. Her heart was as if being pierced by thousands of needles, and each needle seemed to carry endless pain, piercing into her heart again and again.
The maid's last words kept echoing in her mind. She knew that her maid might be saying that her child Axia would never come back.
Her heart was filled with pain and struggle, and she felt as if her soul was torn in two.
On the one hand, she knew that the woman in front of her might be here to save her, and she was probably in danger, so she should follow her away; but on the other hand, as a mother, if she ran away, no matter what the situation was, Axia would definitely die.
In her heart, Axia is everything to her, the continuation of her life, and the only reason to live. She cannot just abandon her child like this.
Chen Bi also wanted to ask the little leader in person what happened to Axia.
"No, I can't go with you." Chen Bi struggled to break free from Liu Baizhi's hand, and she swung her arms violently, as if to shake off all the uncertainties and dangers.
She shouted loudly in the tribal language, "I'm here! Help me!"
Her voice was full of determination, and every word seemed to be shouted from the bottom of her heart, echoing in the night sky.
The members of the Holan tribe, who were originally drunk, sobered up instantly after hearing the shouts.
Their tall bodies were like iron towers. They were already very strong, and after drinking, they were even more difficult to stop.
The drunkenness in their eyes instantly faded away, and was replaced by flames of anger, which seemed to burn everything in front of them to ashes.
They pounced on us like ferocious wild beasts, their footsteps were heavy and powerful, and every step on the ground was like an earthquake, raising a cloud of dust.
The secret guards gradually couldn't hold on any longer, their bodies were like small boats in the strong wind and huge waves, swaying on the verge of collapse.
Their bodies were covered with wounds, blood oozing from the wounds, and sweat and blood mixed together, flowing down their cheeks and bodies.
Although their eyes were full of fearlessness, their bodies had been pushed to the limit and every resistance seemed so strenuous.
Hailancha had no way to help secretly anymore, and his heart was filled with helplessness and anxiety.
His fists were clenched tightly, his nails digging deep into his palms, but he felt no pain at all.
His brows were tightly furrowed together, like two deep ravines, and his eyes showed helplessness. He kept blaming himself in his heart, wondering why he couldn't complete the task better.
Liu Baizhi said quickly, "Girl, your son Axia is here with me! Come with me."
Her eyes were full of eagerness, hoping that Chen Bi could believe her. She leaned forward slightly, trying to get closer to Chen Bi, wanting to impress her with her sincerity.
But Chen Bi did not believe this woman whom she had never met before. There was indifference in her beautiful eyes, and that indifference was like a thick layer of ice that wrapped her heart.
"What evidence do you have?" Her voice was cold and firm, as if it came from an ice cellar.
"I... I... I really don't have any evidence, but you'll know if you follow me." Liu Baizhi's voice was a little stuttering, and her heart was full of despair. She knew that her words now had no persuasive power, but she really had no other choice.
There was helplessness in her eyes, like a little animal trapped in a cage, unable to find a way out.
Liu Baizhi looked at the people from the Huolan tribe who were getting closer and closer. The people from the Fucha Mansion were already seriously injured, and her heart was filled with despair.
She felt like she was trapped in a hopeless situation, surrounded by darkness and without a glimmer of hope. Her body was trembling slightly, like a leaf shivering in the cold wind.
But Chen Bi remained unmoved. She stood there like a statue, looking forward with a firm gaze, with only one thought in her mind, which was to determine whether Axia was alive or dead.