"Father, I was almost taken by Wandering Beasts."
The color instantly drained from Yan Shi's face. His grip on Mi Li's hand tightened fiercely, making her cry out in pain.
Yan Shi snapped back to his senses and released her.
"Mi Li, tell me exactly what happened."
Mi Li recalled the moment she was captured by the two Wandering Beasts, and fear resurfaced.
"A few days ago, in the back mountains, I was almost captured by two Wandering Beasts. I... I managed to escape on my own."
"What did you say?"
"Father, you've seen Qiao Xixi and her cubs. They're Wandering Beasts. They must be the ones who lured the others here."
Yan Shi's face darkened.
"When I... when I was escaping, Jin Ling suddenly appeared. As soon as he showed up, the two Wandering Beasts left. They must be working together."
Yan Shi clenched his fists.
"The Shaman must be confused, letting a Wandering Beast become the Priest. I'll go drive them out right now."
