"Those weren't rats at all. They're a type of creature called bats, and they like to live in dark, damp places. If this prince's guess is correct, not only are there bats down here, but there's an underground river as well."
Although bats look a lot like mice, they are entirely different animals—they aren't even rodents. Had he not been worried that Hong Jin wouldn't understand, Chu Ying would even have given them a lecture on biological taxonomy.
Sure enough, upon hearing Chu Ying's explanation, Hong Jin finally relaxed his tightly furrowed brow. However, he didn't agree immediately, choosing instead to consult with the other elders of the Shanyue tribe.
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