Back of the Mountain

Before she realized it, Ming Yue had gone to the side roads, gently landing down. She clutched her chest, panting heavily as she pulled her aura in. 

"Haah, haah, that might buy me some time."

Thinking this, the young cultivator limped through the small roads. 

"Damn it, to think he'd be here at such a time. I need to escape somewhere but where? Where could I go? Flying all the way to Heaven's Gate is one way but the chances are slim. Could I even make it in my current state? No city is safe either."

Moments later, two shadows quickly approached, coming to her side. 

"Xiao Yin? Hei Yue? Are Elder Fei, Aunt Cui, and the others safe?" 

She looked down at them, asking this. Both beasts responded with chirping and nods, positive though there was some hesitation.

"As long as they're safe."

Ming Yue felt some relief though her current situation was becoming dire by the second. 

She then knelt down, looking at them both.