The birds in the forest were startled by the fierce chase and took flight, letting out cries of alarm.
Branches and thorns scratched across Cui Niang and the old tree, leaving bloody marks, but they dared not linger for a moment.
As they ran, a turbulent river appeared ahead. Old Tree and Cui Niang stopped, gazing at the rushing water, their hearts filled with despair.
"What should we do? We can't get through!" Cui Niang's voice was choked with sobs.
The old tree's branches swayed in the wind. "Daughter, don't be afraid, we'll definitely find a way."
Just then, Ma Hehua caught up. She stood not far away, holding a large knife, her breath steady and her heart calm, her eyes still filled with a crazed killing intent.
"You can't escape!" Ma Hehua's voice echoed through the mountains and forests.
Old Tree took a deep breath. "Girl, hide behind me first."
Cui Niang hid behind the thick trunk of the old tree, her body trembling incessantly.
Ma Hehua approached step by step, raising her broadsword high. At this critical moment, the old tree suddenly stretched out a thick branch and swept it towards Ma Hehua.
Caught off guard by the sudden attack, Ma Hehua staggered back a few steps.
Taking advantage of the moment, the old tree shouted, "Girl, run!"
Cui Niang gritted her teeth, turned around, and jumped into the river. The water instantly submerged her, but driven by her survival instinct, she desperately swam towards the opposite bank.
Enraged by the old tree, Ma Hehua brandished her broadsword and slashed at it. Many of the old tree's branches and leaves were cut off, but it still stubbornly resisted.
Finally, Cui Niang successfully swam to the other side. Looking back, she saw the old tree swaying precariously under the attack of Ma Hehua.
"Old tree, thank you!" Cui Niang cried out.
The old tree's voice carried on the wind: "Girl, run! Don't look back!"
With tears in her eyes, Cui Niang turned and ran away into the distance. Meanwhile, Ma Hehua was still entangled with the old tree, and a tense and dangerous atmosphere permeated the mountain forest.
Before I could even feel happy, I heard a sinister voice.
"No matter how hard you run, you can't escape the Ma family's grasp." Ma Linghua looked at her with a smile.
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