The mountain cave was shrouded in darkness, and Tao Lian dared not light a fire, only leaning against the cave entrance. As the elder sister, she remained uneasy and resolutely stayed at the cave entrance to keep watch, fearing the giant dragon might pursue them again.
Half the night had passed, and every small sound of wind and grass triggered fear in Master Tao's mind, already scarred by shadows.
The terrifying roars and breath added a layer of terror to her exhaustion and fatigue.
"Boo hoo... I was wrong... Boo..."
She turned to look at her sleeping brother and sister inside the cave, and finally, her strength began to wane.
Tao hugged her small and icy cold body with trembling arms, refusing to close her eyes despite her fatigue.
What if...
What if the giant dragon returns and catches them all asleep, they would surely be eaten...
Thinking this, her body trembled more fiercely from fear, terror, and cold.
