Hill left swiftly, completely unaware of the spirits emerging from the marshland and the forest behind it.
These natural souls under the Heavenly Court's rule, although undead and eternal, possessed no attack power. They could even be driven away and harmed by some wraiths from chaotic burial grounds, making them incapable of dealing with the more terrifying Fire Snake.
They couldn't even send out a signal for help. If Hill hadn't arrived quickly enough, and if that black egg had lingered a bit longer, they all would have become food for that snake.
The deeply grateful spirits knelt down and kowtowed, then began burning incense and praying, hoping the Heavenly Court would receive the message and uphold justice and virtue.
If Hill had known, he would have thought they were returning kindness with enmity.
