An inexplicable chill suddenly surged, instantly rising from the soles of her feet to her scalp and numbing the back of her head.
Manjusaka was hiding in the corner of the staircase entrance. The space behind the large door there was ample, enough to comfortably accommodate one person, perhaps even a few more...
Her neck stiffened as she slowly turned her head.
A pale face was floating right behind her.
"AH!"
Ji Bie Li, still fearfully climbing upward, heard a startling shriek from below; it was a woman's voice.
Because Ji Bie Li had deliberately lightened her steps, her pace was slow; she had only just reached the nineteenth floor.
Yet, the screaming seemed to be nearby.
Upon hearing the sound, Ji Bie Li immediately stopped.
She gripped the railing tightly and peered cautiously down through the gaps in the staircase. The stairwell wasn't as dark as the rooms, so she could make out some details even without lights.
Suddenly, a man's scream echoed as well.
