Chapter 936

The moment the Blood Vulture took flight, Andrew and Giana felt it. Danger washed over them like a suffocating tide. Both of them froze in place, instincts screaming not to move. Without a word, they dropped low, pressing themselves into the nearest cover—thick underbrush and jagged rock formations. They knew—if they were spotted, they were dead. Andrew's breath slowed to a near standstill, his pulse pounding in his ears. Even with concealment, there was still one unavoidable problem—their scent. High-tiered beasts like the Blood Vulture had an extraordinarily keen sense of smell; even if it couldn't see them, it could sense their presence. Sure enough, the beast circled above their hiding place, its massive wings casting a shadow over the terrain. It was looking for them. Andrew stayed perfectly still, mind racing for a solution. They couldn't stay hidden forever—it was only a matter of time before the Blood Vulture locked onto them. Not far from him, Giana was in a