Two Suffered Heavy Losses
Tang Xiaoli let out a muffled groan, frustrated that her attack hadn't taken the beast's life outright. She couldn't help wanting to chase after it, but Tang Yunting's stern shout of "Stop!" quickly cut her off.
She gritted her teeth and shot the Netherworld Flame Cat a resentful glance. Reluctantly, she pushed off with her toes and darted to Bi Fan's side. By then, the others had already gathered around him.
Feng Xuanzhi crouched beside Bi Fan and asked with a bitter smile, "Brother Bi, are you all right?"
Bi Fan slowly opened his eyes and managed a weak smile. He forced out a breath, but before he could speak, he coughed violently. A streak of bright red blood slid from the corner of his mouth.
"His injuries are severe." Tang Yunting couldn't see what was in front of him, but he could judge it accurately from the fluctuations in Bi Fan's aura.
Feng Wanqing furrowed her brow slightly and said softly, "Why don't we retreat for now? With Xuan Chen here, that pack of beasts won't dare charge at us so easily."
The others nodded and were about to do as she suggested when they faintly heard Bi Fan say, "Don't... don't leave yet..."
Tang Xiaoli frowned and snapped, "You're in this state and still won't leave? Are you planning to die here?"
Her words weren't exactly tactful. Bi Fan managed to force out a faint smile. Knowing her personality, he didn't take it to heart. He struggled to sit up, took a moment to catch his breath, then said, "I'm fine... That Three-eyed Fire Toad Beast may not be in much better shape than I am."
The others' expressions shifted slightly. They all knew that the leader's aura had already touched the threshold of