193 Murky Waters

Millions of thoughts flickered through Tang Yan's head as he dove deeper and deeper.

2 minutes, most people in good health could hold their breath for approximately two minutes.

He began to count and kept track of time in his head.  

1 minute...

After the rain, the river was turbid and murky limiting his field of vision.

That coupled with the strong underground current put him on high alert as he flickered around looking desperately.

2 minutes passed and he couldn't find the girl.

Nothing, he couldn't see her anywhere.

But then he saw slightly off in the distance the murky curtains of the water parting slightly as a figure sank towards the riverbottom.

He instantly kicked into high gear, kicking forward in an instant to catch the girl from sinking further.

3 minutes.....

He raced to the surface with the girl, she was out cold, fainted he hoped.

He knew he had to bring her to shore immediately.

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