Xu Hongbo's mind began to grow numb and careless. Figuring that Xu Ruoping and Su Qiao would not dare to step out of the Big Dipper Array, he simply dropped his trousers, squatted down, and proceeded to relieve himself.
Just as his face turned red with strain as he pushed with all his might, the bronze statue behind him suddenly straightened up, swaying as it crept slowly toward him.
Xu Ruoping's loud cry startled Xu Hongbo. He scrambled to his feet, fumbling to pull up his trousers in a panic, only to find that a huge, dark shadow had quietly appeared right behind him. Before he could turn his head to see what was happening or process the situation, a monstrous bird—resembling a giant eagle with bright red claws and golden feathers—spread its gaping maw and swallowed him whole in a single gulp.
Chapter 205