"Crack."
The sound of a branch snapping underfoot rang out.
The three men fighting all heard the noise nearby and turned to look.
It was Qin Yun. Clutching her neck, she staggered to her feet.
Lin Ao's heart sank. Why had Qin Yun woken up now?
Lin Ao lost focus for a moment, and Xiao Fan seized the chance to strike him with a palm. Lin Ao was sent flying, landing right beside Qin Yun.
He bore the pain and grabbed her again. He was just about to knock her unconscious when a powerful pressure surged toward him from behind.
It was Xiao Fan. He immediately chased after them and threw an even more ferocious punch at Lin Ao.
Just as Lin Ao braced himself to defend, Long Aotian secretly attacked Xiao Fan from the side.
"Get the hell out of my way!"
Long Aotian roared. The force of his kick was enough to throw Xiao Fan off balance.
The kick landed with tremendous force, interrupting Xiao Fan's attack and sending him flying several meters away.
Long Aotian had put everything he had into that strike. He'd spent all his strength, but he'd managed to interrupt Xiao Fan's assault and buy Lin Ao and Qin Yun a moment to catch their breath.
Lin Ao cursed inwardly. Why was Xiao Fan just like before? The longer they fought, the stronger he got. Could they really fail to kill him again this time? If so...
Holding Qin Yun, Lin Ao shouted to Long Aotian, who was panting nearby, "Aotian, let's go. Lure him to my manor."
Long Aotian paused, but didn't waste time wondering what Lin Ao meant. He quickly followed Lin Ao and sprinted outside.
Xiao Fan shook his head, ready to take them both down in one fell swoop. He