Chapter 986: Not Confident Enough (Teaser)

Thrown off balance by the sonic attack, Qilin landed smoothly on his feet. He glanced at Surnamed Li's prone form in the distance, deciding against reaching her.

Surnamed Li would be little help now that she was unconscious, and Qilin was the enemies' primary target. Taking her would only slow him down and put her at greater risk.

There was a whistle.

Qilin’s thinking strayed. He was suddenly brought back to his childhood, remembering the summer days, the dam, the forests, the cicada chirps, the warm water, and the wind.

He frowned, blocking...

The Creatures That We Are

Chapter 986: Not Confident Enough (Teaser)

Thrown off balance by the sonic attack, Qilin landed smoothly on his feet. He glanced at Surnamed Li's prone form in the distance, deciding against reaching her.

Surnamed Li would be little help now that she was unconscious, and Qilin was the enemies' primary target. Taking her would only slow him down and put her at greater risk.

There was a whistle.

Qilin’s thinking strayed. He was suddenly brought back to his childhood, remembering the summer days, the dam, the forests, the cicada chirps, the warm water, and the wind.

He frowned, blocking...