The Man’s Decree

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

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

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

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

eyebrow. “Does Beast City not

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

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

the city can be expensive,” Mia explained. “It’s better if we head out of town for the night. We can rough it for a bit and come back

again tomorrow just 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

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 before its grand entrance, Mia hesitated, her expression

the matter?” Jared asked, noticing

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

was

and had no choice but to

a room?” a young innkeeper asked, stepping