Suddenly, something coiled around Yao Zhu’s waist, yanking her out of the suffocating horde of demons. Clutching Xuan Yu tightly, Yao Zhu gasped in relief and looked toward the source of the vine that had saved her. Ah, isn’t that…? Before she could finish the thought, the vine around her waist shook violently. Startled, she looked down and saw that…
In the silent desert, a sleek black figure moved swiftly across the dunes, running eastward. Xuan Yu straightened up, her hand resting on the soft fur beneath her, and gazed at the distant town’s twinkling lights. She whispered. “Yao Zhu.” The fox beneath her hummed questioningly. “After being away for so many years, do you think my father will still…
In the quiet of the night, the small town slept, unaware that a bloody massacre was unfolding in a manor to the southeast. A discordant tune echoed through the courtyard. A slender figure walked through the pools of blood, slowly approaching the woman huddled on the ground. She tossed something at her feet. It rolled, stopping at the woman’s feet….
The dark clouds dispersed, and sunlight poured down, turning the gloomy sky bright once more. Taking advantage of the good weather, a bustling market was set up in the southern part of Yandu City. The streets were crowded, lively and bustling. Deep within an alley, however, a group of young boys surrounded a dog demon, who was curled up on…
A small black kitten, carrying an oil-paper package in her mouth, leaped lightly through the window and onto the simple bed. “Mother,” she placed the package down, nudging it closer with her head. “Please eat something.” The woman’s face was pale, her red eyes dull and lifeless. Prolonged illness had drained all her vitality. Even though she could hear the…