Lin Yu and Xu An listened, their eyes also sparkling with excitement. They tightly grasped Shen Jingqi's hand, as if transmitting endless power.
"Yes, we did it! We defeated this terrible Monster and saved the Kingdom!" Lin Yu said excitedly, his voice trembling with emotion.
Xu An nodded vigorously, his eyes full of pride, "We're the best!"
However, their joy did not last long, as it was swept away by a sudden chill. A low laugh suddenly echoed in the air, as if coming from all directions, making it impossible to pinpoint. The laughter was eerie and terrifying, like the wailing of ghosts or the sinister grin of a Demon, sending shivers down one's spine.
The smiles of Shen Jingqi and the others instantly froze on their faces, their bodies stiffening as they looked around warily. The atmosphere around them became oppressively tense, as if an invisible eye was watching them from the darkness, ready to launch an attack at any moment.
