Just then, as though sensing danger, Di Qiu'er grabbed Ye Chen's hand and ran in a certain direction.
"What is it, Qiu'er?" Ye Chen asked, despite already knowing the answer.
"Several Soul Kings and Soul Emperors are heading this way..." Di Qiu'er's expression was grave.
Yet inwardly, she was puzzled. Even a Limit Douluo should have been unable to see through her human form.
How could someone have set their sights on me?
Yes, at that moment, Di Qiu'er believed those Soul Kings and Soul Emperors were coming for her.
She could not let Ye Chen get dragged into trouble because of her.
Just as Di Qiu'er was about to lead Ye Chen out of the narrow path, something happened.
Several black-clad men had already gotten ahead of them and blocked their way.
"Running? You think you can get away?"
One of the black-clad men, their leader, sneered.
At that very moment, the other black-clad men also moved into position.
They completely surrounded Ye Chen and Di Qiu'er.
"Whew!" Di Qiu'er drew a deep breath.
She stepped forward, preparing to face the black-clad men alone.
"I'll hold them off. Find a chance to leave, and don't look back," Di Qiu'er told Ye Chen.
Just as Di Qiu'er prepared to stake everything on a desperate fight, something happened.
Ye Chen suddenly stopped her.
"What nonsense are you talking about? Don't say anything in a moment. Just stay behind me," Ye Chen said quietly.
With a slight tug of his wrist, Ye Chen pulled Di Qiu'er behind him.
He shifted slightly, shielding her with his body.
Di Qiu'er's heart fluttered.
"No. This is my problem. I'll bear the consequences myself," Di Qiu'er said resolutely.
Ye Chen: "???"
Bibi Dong, Ice Empress, and Snow Empress in Ye Chen's Sea of Spirit: "???"
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