Jagged rocks grazed past Lu Yao's ear, their sharp, whistling sound making her scalp tingle. Cradled in Ma Lin's arms, she could clearly feel his body heat and the tension in his muscles.
Granite shattered into sharp spikes that pierced the tortoise-shell barrier with a harsh, grating impact. Lin Yue's web between thumb and forefinger split open, warm blood trickling down her fingers.
"Right turn!" The golden mark on the back of Lu Yao's neck had always served as a warning sign of danger; every burning pain signaled that a great hazard was imminent. This sharp burn indicated that the rock fissure was about to close completely, so she yanked Ma Lin toward the narrowing gap. The rough walls scraped against her arm, sending a wave of sharp pain.
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