Just as Li Wenxuan was about to scold Qin Fan, a series of noises suddenly grew closer from the darkness ahead.
"Oh no!" A surge of panic welled up uncontrollably from the depths of her heart, and her entire back went cold in an instant. Driven by instinct, Li Wenxuan quickly ran back to Lai Zhuge's side, her delicate body trembling as she stared into the darkness.
"Lai Shenxiang, what... what is that sound?" Li Wenxuan asked, her voice trembling with alarm.
"Didn't you hear what Master Qin said? The fierce beasts are making their entrance! Rest assured, Master Qin's life is countless times more valuable than yours. You won't die if you stick with him!" With his usual affable manner gone, Lai Zhuge's expression was grave as he stared into the darkness, the familiar drumming of fear returning to his heart.
Having survived a brush with death here once before, returning to this place rekindled the shadows in his heart, fanned by the approaching commotion.
