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.

to take the medicine. You won’t last long

seemed to brighten, a subtle but noticeable improvement. Seeing

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

the darkening sky. “We need to leave the city

City not allow

night. If we stay in the city, we’d have to find an inn to

authorities will pick you up. They don’t allow anyone to wander the streets after

town for

a waste of time! Besides,

Jared through the bustling streets in search of accommodations. Before the sky had fully darkened, they arrived at an extravagant inn that radiated opulence. However, as they stood before its grand entrance, Mia hesitated, her expression

Jared

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

an eyebrow, then chuckled. “Three coins? That’s all? I was expecting something outrageous.” Without another

and had no choice

for a room?” a young innkeeper asked, stepping