That night, between consciousness and oblivion, Tuoba Liuli found herself trapped in a sea of fire.
The smoke was so thick she could barely breathe. She had tried to escape, but her body was utterly devoid of strength. Finally, she collapsed to the ground, watching as the flames drew closer, ready to consume her.
In that moment, Tuoba Liuli felt nothing but despair. She had accepted that her death was certain. Yet, just when she felt most hopeless, someone rushed in and scooped her up. As the flames lashed out, he shielded her with his own sturdy frame, tucking her into his arms to block every danger.
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