A Man Like None Other

He handed the pill to Ezio. “I have a feeling that those cultivators who passed away, they all died after their spiritual energy was completely drained.”

“Suction? I can’t sense anything,” Mia said, clearly puzzled.

Ezio nodded fervently. “I don’t feel the pull either, but I can tell my health is deteriorating. Those who died… they turned into something like mummies.”

“Where is this force coming from?” Mia asked, her voice tense with worry.

Jared shook his head. “I don’t know either. We can’t use our spiritual sense here, and tracing the source of the suction won’t be easy.”

Just as Jared was about to examine the prison cell more closely and ask Ezio for more details, a voice suddenly rang out.

“Time’s up!” Ricky’s loud shout echoed from outside.

“Ezio, hold on. I’ll find a way to get you out,” Mia said, gripping her brother’s hand tightly.

“Okay,” Ezio replied with a nod.

forget to take the medicine. You won’t last long

mouth. Almost immediately, his complexion seemed to brighten, a subtle but noticeable improvement. Seeing this,

prison cell, Jared cast one final glance at the towering ancient tree before walking alongside Mia as they left the

Mia remarked, glancing up at the darkening sky. “We need to

eyebrow. “Does Beast City not allow

there’s a curfew at night. If we stay in the

a place to stay, the authorities will pick you

out of town for the night. We

back in. What a waste of time! Besides, I’m not exactly strapped for cash. Let’s find the finest inn and stay the night there,”

Jared through the bustling streets in search of accommodations. Before the sky had fully darkened, they arrived at an extravagant inn

matter?” Jared asked,

the most luxurious inn in all of Beast City,” Mia explained.

all? I was expecting something outrageous.” Without

sighed and had no choice but to

young innkeeper