Shhaa… Shhaa…

In the midst of a hazy consciousness, a faint sound accompanied by a sensation of something tugging at her arm could be felt.

Grasp.

The persistent grip wrapping around her arm, pulling her somewhere, finally made the woman open her eyes.

“…”

A slanted view came into focus. Dry, barren branches came into her sight.

She tried to move immediately, but for some reason, her body wouldn’t respond well.

Exhaustion? When she tried to gather strength in her dantian, a throbbing pain surged through her. It seemed she had run out of energy.

“Hrng…”

From the pain coursing …