"Aah! A ghost! Brother!"
Hu Er was scared out of his wits, his face ashen. He watched the scene unfold, wanting to rush forward and save his brother but not daring to. In the end, he gritted his teeth, turned around, and fled for his life.
After scrambling out the window, he bolted, running for dear life. Gasping for breath, he glanced back and saw a dark figure with a somewhat stiff gait closing in fast. The sight scared him so much that sweat poured down his back.
"Help! Help! Somebody, help me!"
Hu Er screamed instinctively, but after a long moment with no reply, he remembered that all the villagers had gone to Yang Family Village. Fear and despair washed over him.
He suddenly spotted a large, empty water vat next to a courtyard. Already exhausted and gasping for air, he swerved, dashed over, and ducked inside to hide.
