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.

the medicine. You won’t last long without

Ezio popped the pill into his mouth. Almost immediately, his complexion seemed to brighten, a subtle but noticeable improvement. Seeing this, Mia let

towering ancient tree before walking alongside Mia as they left the prison

up at the darkening sky. “We need to leave the city

raised an eyebrow. “Does Beast City not allow outsiders to

curfew at night. If we stay in the city, we’d have to

have a place to stay, the authorities will pick you up. They don’t allow anyone

the city can be expensive,” Mia explained. “It’s better if we head out of town for

just to get back in. What a waste of time!

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

Jared asked,

all of Beast City,” Mia explained. “But it’s… expensive. A

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

and had no choice but

room?” a young innkeeper asked,