The Butcher had several costs, but practically all of them were tied to cats.
At the sight of the Butcher, especially with such murderous intent radiating from him, the survivors facing him fled to either side.
Only Sister La remained where she was. With the Butcher locked onto her, the overwhelming terror and intimidation left her unable to flee.
"I-I-I... don't come any closer!" Sister La's voice trembled as she clutched the Blood-Colored Kitten.
As though he hadn't heard her, the Butcher advanced step by step.
Each step was like the approach of death, sending an earthquake through Sister La's heart.
Sister La couldn't help trying to retreat, but her legs had already gone weak. Simply remaining upright was a tremendous mercy.
The moment she moved, she naturally collapsed to the ground with a thud. But the Butcher never stopped, continuing toward her one step at a time.
The cat's head clutched in the Butcher's left hand looked utterly vicious. The smell of blood seeped from its sharp teeth, tainting the surrounding air.
Chu Sheng stood behind the Butcher with his arms folded, watching everything quietly without a word.
Xingzi, however, looked at Chu Sheng in confusion and asked, "Chu Sheng, what's wrong with the Butcher?"
"Did she offend you?"
Chu Sheng shook his head at her question. "No."
"Huh?" Xingzi grew even more puzzled.
Chu Sheng turned to glance at her, then explained, "This person hasn't offended me, and nothing's wrong with the Butcher. She might just be unlucky."
Xingzi frowned at his answer. She looked in confusion at Sister La, who lay limp on the ground with yellow liquid pooling beneath her, and muttered, "Unlucky?"
She trusted that Chu Sheng wouldn't kill someone without reason. After all, he possessed the Eternal Flame, so there had to be some