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.

won’t last long without it,” Jared reminded

to brighten, a subtle but noticeable improvement.

the towering

to leave the city quickly. If the gates close, we’ll be stuck

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

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

will pick you up. They don’t allow anyone

out of town for the night. We can rough it for a bit

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

but nodded silently, leading 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

Jared asked,

all of Beast City,” Mia explained.

“Three coins? That’s all? I was expecting something

had no

a room?” a young innkeeper asked, stepping forward with a welcoming