C1170 Wang Cai

The setting sun filtered through the gaps in the leaves, casting dappled light onto the forest floor. As dusk approached, a thin mist began to envelop the dense woods, and the light faded into a deepening gloom. Soon, the sound of heavy footsteps echoed from the shadowy depths.

Thud—

Thud—

It was as though someone was deliberately stomping their feet. After a few moments