In the meanwhile...
The imperial lion was now quickly leaping amidst the trees and bushes, reaching the monastery at the speed of the lightening. In the meanwhile, several animals had spotted what was happening and there was a loud ruckus in the entire forest. The animals were howling in anger, while the birds were chirping in distress. From where ever the imperial lion crossed, the animals followed it creating a loud noise looking at Xio Lee's now absolutely dark body.
James was now quickly running in the west wood and had already lost sight of the imperial lions. He rapidly ran amidst the bushes when suddenly he heard a loud roar behind him. He suddenly halted and turned, and saw the same gigantic hyena standing behind him, looking at him in curiosity.
James was this time not scared and he immediately ran towards the hyena. "I have to reach the old monk. Master Lee had been poisoned. Take me there immediately." James spoke in much anguish and a tear dropped from his eye.
