An Jin knocked hesitantly on the door. "Mi Yin, are you in there?"
No response. 'Strange. Did he go out hunting? With his lazy personality, he doesn't seem like the type to go out hunting in this heat.'
An Jin stood at the door for a long time, her mind racing. She wasn't sure if she should call out again.
「After a long moment.」
She heard the scraping sound of a snake's tail.
Then, a faint "mm" came from inside the room.
An Jin grew suspicious. "Why didn't you answer just now?"
"I was sleeping. I didn't hear you."
She could tell he was in a bad mood, and his reply was dismissive. She nodded, a little upset herself. "Alright, then. I won't disturb you. Get some rest..."
Outside, the light footsteps of the female faded into the distance.
In the pitch-black room, the python coiled in the corner lifted its head. Its crimson serpentine eyes glinted. When it realized the female was walking away, a powerful surge of panic washed over it.
