Chapter 728: Killing Several Lackeys

Saying this, Li An charged at those lackeys. His figure darted through the crowd like a phantom. Every swing of his sword was accompanied by a fierce blade gleam, and lackeys dropped one after another in an instant.

However, although these lackeys were individually weaker than Li An, their numbers were great and their coordination seamless. Soon, Li An was locked in a bitter fight. Wounds kept appearing on his body, and fresh blood dyed his lapels red.

Guo Yao saw this scene, and her heart burned with anxiety. She could no longer be bothered by their earlier differences and rushed forward at once to help. Her figure was lithe and graceful, every movement carrying a seductive charm. Her weapon traced elegant arcs through the air, each strike precise and lethal.

"Li An, hold on!" Guo Yao shouted, her voice filled with resolve and courage.

Li An saw Guo Yao coming to help, and a warmth rose in his heart. His strength surged along with it, as if an endless stream of energy were pouring into his body. He let out a great shout and instantly cut down several lackeys.

However, the number of lackeys was simply too great. Even with Li An and Guo Yao fighting together, they still could not completely escape their predicament. Wounds kept appearing on their bodies, and their stamina was gradually draining away.

Just then, Li An suddenly caught a flaw in the lackeys' movements. His eyes sharpened, and he seized the opportunity at once. He let out a great shout and swung his sword toward that flaw.

"Boom!" A tremendous crash rang out, and Li An's blade gleam pierced straight through that flaw. Those lackeys, as if pulled by some unseen force, collapsed to the ground one after another.

The battle had finally ended. Li An and Guo Yao both slumped to the ground, gasping for air in great heaving breaths. Their bodies were covered in wounds, utterly exhausted.

Guo Yao threw herself into Li An's arms, her body pressing tightly against his as if she wanted to melt herself into him. Her eyes were full of worry and adoration: "Li An, you're amazing. In that moment just now, I really thought we were both going to die."

Li An gently stroked Guo Yao's back, and a warm current welled up in his heart as well. He knew that no matter how great the danger, as long as Guo Yao was by his side, he possessed boundless strength.

However, just at that moment, a cool, clear voice suddenly rang out: "You did well."

Li An and Guo Yao raised their heads at the same time and saw a woman in a long white dress standing before them. Her features were delicate and pretty, yet her eyes carried an unquestionable authority.