When the youth leaped down earlier, he did it with the intention to trick her.
If she had not reacted fast enough and let go, then perhaps she would have already been stabbed in the back and left in the lurch by now.
Even adults would not be unaffected by a forceful yank that fast, let alone her with her tiny build. If she had not landed on the ground and instead ended up swinging in the air, then she would have ended up under the mercy of this idiotic youth.
What a joke! How could Qiao Mu allow him to take control of the situation!
"Be good." Qiao Mu sent the youth a menacing glance before pulling on the rope around Duan Yue's hand and dragging him forward.
There was a gushing stream beneath their feet. The stream was not wide, but it zigzagged and extended very far.
Qiao Mu did not lead Duan Yue very far before their surroundings started turning brighter.
