The flying darts suspended in mid-air prepared to strike once more. Fán Lìzhēn gripped her dagger tightly, standing her ground in full readiness. She realized this was clearly an attack targeting her younger brother, Fán Téng, who lacked any ability to defend himself. To protect him, she had to hold her position here.
"Little Zhào, quickly take Fán Téng and go!" she shouted to the guard beside her. Little Zhào was one of the personal guards they had brought from their estate.
Seeing the situation, the guard quickly drew his saber, bracing for potential danger. "Miss, whose darts are these?" he asked while rushing forward, attempting to deflect the darts with his long blade.
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