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

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

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

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

“Does Beast City not allow outsiders to stay

head. “It’s not that, but there’s a curfew at night. If we stay in the

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

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

get back in. What a waste of time! Besides, I’m not exactly strapped for cash. Let’s find

fully darkened, they

the matter?” Jared asked,

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

I was expecting something outrageous.” Without another word, he

no choice

for a room?” a young innkeeper asked, stepping