The Witch's body suddenly burst apart, turning into roiling smoke that rushed toward the window.
Bang!
The smoke struck an invisible barrier and was bounced back to the center of the room.
A muffled groan came from the dispersing mist, which then transformed into several smoke serpents that slipped toward the door crack, fireplace, and even the gaps in the floorboards.
But every wisp of smoke trying to escape was bounced back to where it started.
"Save your strength."
In the center of the room, Wu Heng's figure gradually became clear within a magic array.
Having failed to find a way out, the Witch returned to her original form. She held a dagger as black as obsidian.
Before her stood two giant wolves formed from smoke, with smoke pythons at her sides and spiders hanging from the ceiling.
The entire room seemed to have turned into a beast cage filled with danger.
The Witch's gaze locked tightly onto the intruder's face. Short dark-brown hair, rough skin, the typical appearance of a commoner from the Kingdom.
It was not the person she feared. Her tense shoulders relaxed almost imperceptibly.
As long as it was not that Hero, she might still have a chance in a fight.
"Coming into a woman's room at night is rather presumptuous of you, sir!" the Witch said sternly.
Wu Heng had come directly from the tavern and had not yet had time to remove his mask.
He hooked a finger behind his ear and tore it off.
The instant the Human Skin Mask was pulled away, the Witch's pupils abruptly contracted.
As though her fur had stood on end, she staggered backward, while the giant wolves, venomous snakes, and spiders formed from the surrounding smoke surged toward Wu Heng.
Wu Heng casually waved a hand. Fine