C70 A Heavy Price to Pay

The sound of rustling leaves filled the air...

As if comprehending Ye Mo's words, a pair of bloodthirsty red eyes emerged under the night sky, following a flurry of shaking branches. The creature approached with stealthy steps, emitting a bizarre gurgling noise from its throat as it closed in on Ye Mo, stopping about ten meters away for a silent standoff.

"Cough, cough..