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.

You won’t last long without it,”

his mouth. Almost immediately, his complexion seemed to brighten, a subtle but noticeable

the towering ancient tree before walking alongside Mia

the darkening sky. “We need to leave

raised an eyebrow. “Does Beast City not allow

that, but there’s a curfew at night. If we stay in the city, we’d have to find an

will pick you up. They

we head out of town for the night. We can rough it for a bit and come

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

nodded silently, leading Jared through the bustling streets in search of accommodations. Before the sky had fully darkened,

matter?” Jared

the most luxurious inn in all of Beast City,” Mia explained. “But it’s… expensive. A single night costs three purple

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

had no choice but to

innkeeper asked, stepping forward