Not until they were deep within the dense forest, confident that even if their pursuers followed, they wouldn't be found quickly, did Yun Anan finally set Huo Sijing down. Her arms, seized by cramps, trembled so violently with pain that she could hardly move them, let alone wield her golden needles. Gasping for breath, Yun Anan licked her parched lips and sank to the ground, waiting for the feelin