Pei Huaian, with a backward grip, seized her wrist and turned around to shield her behind him.
The assassin raised his arm, the dagger in his hand slicing through the air as it shot out, only to be blocked by a long sword.
"Master!" An Shi fought back with all his strength.
The long sword clashed with the dagger, ringing crisply, sparks flying as both adversaries were forced to retreat two steps.
Shao He stood dazed for a moment, not yet recovered from the shock, when she was suddenly pushed aside, and Pei Huaian suffered a palm strike to his shoulder.
"Hahaha, I didn't expect there would be so many after your lives," the Man in Black Robe retracted his palm and turned his gaze toward the assassins behind him.
Shao He came back to her senses and ran to support Pei Huaian, who was staggering.
The assassin's figure paused for a moment, seemingly not expecting someone else to come.
