"Immortal... Immortal Master, can't... can't we just stay here?"
"Yeah, Immortal Master!"
"It's scary here, but at least there's light. We can see each other."
"That hallway is pitch-black. What if..."
They would rather huddle together in this known, eerie space than step into an unknown darkness that felt like it could swallow them whole.
Su Ling'er felt a pang of sympathy and was about to offer some words of comfort, but Dong Changsheng had already turned back. He swept his gaze over their terrified faces and spoke, his voice filled with bitter disappointment.
"You people... that's no way to live!"
"We're kind enough to try and carve out a path to survival for you, and you're here trying to negotiate with me?"
"Do you think you're worthy of our help?!"
"I..." The few people were stunned by his shouting.
Dong Changsheng gave them no chance to explain. He took a step forward, his presence overwhelming.
