章 123: Chapter 125 Worse than a Beast_1

Qin Hai could tell by just the sound what was happening behind him, so it would have been easy for him to dodge Zhou Ming's sneak attack if he had wanted to. The problem was that he had a woman in his arms, and she was clinging to him tightly; he certainly couldn't let Shen Yue'e take a blow from a plank. With Shen Yue'e's delicate skin, a hit would cost her at least half her life.

With no other choice, he pretended to lose his balance and, holding onto Shen Yue'e, staggered a half step to the side. There was a loud "bang" as the plank scraped past his scalp and smashed onto his shoulder. Qin Hai merely swayed, while Zhou Ming's hand was left stinging from the shock, the plank flying out of his grip.

"Zhou Ming, are you crazy?" Shi Manjun rushed over without a care and gripped Zhou Ming firmly.

Shen Yue'e, supporting Qin Hai, asked, "Minister Qin, are you alright?"