Chuyi was also performing his ritual and failed to notice the stone flying toward them. Realizing the danger, Li Hanchen did not hesitate. Throwing caution to the wind, he lunged in front of Nuonuo and used his own body to forcefully deflect the stone's trajectory, taking the full impact himself. The force of the blow sent him flying a considerable distance.
When Nuonuo finally opened her eyes, she saw Li Hanchen bleeding from the corner of his mouth, breathing with great difficulty.
"Uncle!" Nuonuo's small face flushed instantly, and tears streamed down her cheeks.
Chapter 191