Clang--!
That was the sound of the blue crystal longsword in Longgang's hand hitting the ground. From that moment on, Longgang clutched his head with both hands and dropped to his knees.
The trembling of his body made it clear that something was wrong. At last, he let out a scream of agony.
Ah--!!
It seemed as though something had been driven out of Longgang's body, like a thin layer of dust... blue, and resembling a wisp of smoke, dispersing in an instant.
Longgang's cry of pain abruptly stopped. His arms hung limp, his gaze was unfocused, and his face was bloodless. He knelt there silently before suddenly collapsing forward.
Reyaz rushed over without a word. After a moment's hesitation, Madam Kaiya came over as well... Everyone hurried over, yet the first to reach Longgang was King Mojito.
It helped Longgang sit up, its expression solemn. "How are you?"
Longgang was still conscious. He instinctively raised his palm and stared at it. Only after a long while did he force a bitter smile. "Not very well."
"I'm sorry! I should have warned you." Reyaz spoke apologetically. "But it happened too suddenly. I didn't have time."
Longgang shook his head and stared blankly around him—especially at the white little beasts.
At that moment, he could no longer sense the thoughts of those white little beasts... It was as though he had suddenly lost his sight and fallen into darkness, unable to adapt.
While everyone was focused on Longgang, Liuge picked up the longsword from the ground and examined it carefully. Then she suddenly asked, "Where did you get this sword?"
"It's his!" King Mojito waved an arm and snatched the longsword from Liuge's hand, gripping it directly. "I will keep it safe."
"I picked it up on the way. Is there