Xiao'er, gripping two people, jumped off the boat and skimmed lightly over the surface of the water towards the shore, executing her Qinggong skill.
The moon was especially bright this night; its light reflected off the river, creating an array of twinkling stars.
Just then, the woman who'd been bowing her head suddenly pulled a dagger from her sleeve and swiftly stabbed towards Xiao'er.
Xiao'er sensed her movement and turned her head towards the woman. Her eyes met the woman's venomous gaze, and shock sprang into her heart: It's her!
The cold glint of the dagger flashed at this moment.
Reacting, Xiao'er tried to throw the woman off, but it was too late, the dagger stabbed into her abdomen.
All three tumbled into the water.
Xiao'er's blood colored the surrounding river water red in an instant.
The silvery reflections of the moonlight wavered on the black river surface, occasionally streaked with crimson.