This negative mood likely stemmed from her pregnancy.
Thinking this, Chi Yin’s softened heart hardened once more. Regardless of what demons or spirits might be at play, she would not allow anyone to hurt her two precious daughters. However, after taking two steps, she realized this was unwise. She was pregnant; if a conflict broke out, she might not be the match of her opponent. Her eyes darted around, and she hit upon a brilliant idea.
Wang Tiezhu crouched behind a rock, sensing that Chi Yin was slowly approaching. He felt around the ground until he found a stone, picked it up, and tested its weight. Deciding it was too small, he tossed it aside and picked up another, this one the size of a palm. It would be enough to handle a woman. Thinking he shouldn’t let Chi Yin see his face, he grabbed a handful of wet mud from the ground and smeared it over his features.
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