Just as Xuanwu was twisting and turning, attempting to break free from the siege and escape the encirclement, a familiar figure caught his eye.
Seeing this familiar figure, Xuanwu felt a surge of relief and shouted, "Bao Yuan, help me break through! Hummingbird and Xinyan are in danger—I must escort them to Phoenix Nest for shelter."
Upon hearing Xuanwu's shout, Bao Yuan, who was passing by with his men, immediately turned to look in Xuanwu's direction.
Seeing Xuanwu trapped in the heavy siege and unable to extricate himself, Bao Yuan quickly led his men over towards him.
"Xuanwu, don't be afraid, Bao Yuan is here!"
Bao Yuan drew his blade and charged forward.
Support was within reach, and Xuanwu felt a surge of joy.
Strength welled up in his body again as he began resisting fiercely, sending his iron fists repeatedly into the group of assassins surrounding him.
Yet he failed to notice that the assassins seemed to ignore Bao Yuan entirely—none moved to intercept him.
