Yao Yao, her face etched with caution, gently set down Wang Zhan, supporting him with all her strength.
However, when the tall man turned his gaze towards the star-crossed pair, Yao Yao shivered as if she had seen an imposing and unshakeable mountain.
Although Wang Zhan felt nothing but a frantic hunger, through Yao Yao's arm, he could still faintly sense the immense pressure the newcomer exerted on her.
He instinctively tightened his grip on Yao Yao's arm, one part of him seeking her support, the other offering his own.
His eyes remained fixed on the newcomer. Though his legs felt like jelly and he could collapse at any moment, he asked without a hint of falter in his voice, "Who are you?"
The tall man slowly approached.
Wang Zhan, his vision blurring, finally made out the man's formidable face. A wave of immense fear and palpable killing intent washed over him, shocking him fully awake. The effects of the Mixed Essence Pills were also steadily kicking in.
