SWISH—
The Knife Ghost Queen stood up fully. She lowered her head to glance at the wound on her abdomen, which was still healing, then silently nodded at Li Ang.
Everyone couldn't help but sigh with relief. They were thankful that the surgery had been a success and they hadn't accidentally killed their patient. Otherwise, how could they have withstood the charge of so many medical protesters brandishing two large machetes?
The Knife Ghost Queen tilted her head to the sky and let out a howl. The monsters that had surrounded the crowd immediately retreated and reassembled behind their queen.
The queen looked at the trembling crowd, moved her many legs, and cleared a path for them.
Is this... letting us pass? Wei Linglan's heart was uneasy as she directed the crowd to reassemble. They began moving forward under the watchful gaze of the Knife-driven Ghosts lining both sides of the path.
