The Raven of Curse and the Baili Family's Deal

Su Ye and Feng Yunqi rested briefly, then set out again.

Perhaps because the Raven of Curse was sealed here, Su Ye felt an oppressive weight hanging over the place.

The deeper they went, the faster their Star Power drained, and the more easily their minds and bodies tired.

Even as Martial Artists, the two had to stop now and then to regroup, eat something, drink Medicinal Liquid to restore their strength, or nap to replenish their Mental Power.

This time, after half a day of travel, they found another set of remains.

Su Ye struck first, killing a Cursed Black Vine near the remains before Feng Yunqi could lift a finger. He gained a large amount of Slaughter Value and Blood Fiend Qi.

Feng Yunqi examined the body and confirmed that this, too, had been a Baili Family Personal Guard.

"Let's go. Keep moving!"

Feng Yunqi stared at the grotesque remains, his face betraying neither grief nor joy. Then he tossed out a Fireball and burned them to ashes.

After a short rest, they pressed on.

A full day passed before they came across another body.

No. More precisely...

"He's still alive!"

Feng Yunqi cried out and rushed forward.

Ahead of them was a mutated monster shaped like an ape, with horns on his head, hooves in place of hands and feet, and sharp spikes down his back.

But unlike the others, he still had flesh on his bones.

Dozens of Cursed Black Vines wrapped around his body, slowly gnawing away at his flesh.

The sight was eerie and grotesque.

Hiss—

Sensing someone interrupting its meal, the Cursed Black Vine flew into a rage. It lashed out, intent on dragging this new prey over to feast on him too.

*Interrupting my meal? Then get over here and be my