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.

medicine. You won’t last long without it,”

Ezio popped the pill into his mouth. Almost immediately, his complexion seemed to brighten, a subtle but noticeable

one final glance at the towering ancient tree before walking alongside Mia

“We need to leave the city quickly. If the gates close, we’ll

raised an eyebrow. “Does Beast City not allow

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

stay, the authorities will pick you

we head out of town for the night. We

to get 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,” said

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

matter?” Jared

inn in all of Beast City,” Mia explained.

“Three coins? That’s all? I was expecting something outrageous.” Without another word, he strode

sighed and had no choice but

room?” a young innkeeper asked, stepping