The protagonist's limbs were spread apart, nailed to the left door by four sharp spikes, with blood gushing down the door panel. The patterns of the Taotie runes on the right door panel lit up one by one, turning into a strange blood-red color.
The ferocious Taotie seemed to come alive, exuding a strong bloody aura, baring its teeth and claws, as if ready to devour someone.
Due to excessive blood loss, the protagonist's face turned pale, lips darkened, and consciousness began to blur.
Yet he ignored his injuries, staring wide-eyed at Linglong, in utter disbelief.
The protagonist struggled to ask, "Why?"
Linglong was examining the Taotie runes on the right door.
Upon hearing the protagonist's words, she looked back curiously, "Why what?"
The protagonist couldn't accept it, "Why are you treating me like this?"
Linglong was stunned by his question for a moment, then naturally replied, "Of course, to obtain the Taotie in the hall!"
