As Lin Yu's dagger lunged forward, I instinctively closed my eyes, but I did not feel the expected pain. Opening my eyes, I saw Father standing in front of me, the dagger deeply embedded in his chest, blood staining his garments.
"Father!" My eyes split with rage as I let out a cry and lunged at Lin Yu. Lin Yu sneered, flashed away, and vanished into the secret chamber. Realizing things were turning against them, the men in black scattered and fled in all directions.
Clasping Father in my arms, my vision blurred with tears. His breath was weak, but he forced himself to say, "Chen'er, never mind me... go quickly... go save Mengli..."
Chapter 70