Lin Yu forced back the excruciating pain in his chest, his heavy footsteps carrying him in a desperate sprint back to his cave dwelling. At that moment, every step felt as though he were trampling upon his own heart, bringing him agony beyond measure. Upon returning to the cave, he saw Murong Xue and Su Yao sitting on stone stools, their faces etched with worry as they anxiously awaited his return.
Seeing Lin Yu return, the two women immediately stood up and hurried forward. But when they caught sight of his paper-white complexion and the un-dried tear tracks on his face, their hearts tightened instantly, and a chilling sense of foreboding rose within them.
"Brother Yu, what on earth has happened? Don't scare us," Murong Xue asked anxiously, her voice trembling slightly. Su Yao stood close by, tightly grasping Lin Yu's hand, her eyes brimming with concern.
Chapter 21