The smugglers were still focused entirely on dealing with Little Flaming Firebird, their plan having taken effect, so their movements became increasingly unrestrained.
The guy who wanted to drag Yanran up was dumbfounded by Ruoran's astonishing transformation, he stared wide-eyed at Ruoran, forgetting what he intended to do.
Yanran's face was flushed as if it were about to drip blood, with flames in her eyes seeming capable of causing tangible damage, her hair moving of its own accord despite the calm air.
Although she was gagged and unable to make a sound, her expression showed that she was making a screaming motion, and with a bang, the smuggler nearest to Yanran was sent flying.
Unable to move, Yanran watched as her beloved Little Flaming Firebird bravely attacked the smugglers to protect her, not retreating even in the face of weapons that could potentially inflict fatal damage.
