After leaving the barrier, Mo Yan subconsciously reached for the necklace around his neck and found it was gone.
It was a feather from the Yu An Beast Form, which he had always treasured. He'd strung it on a sturdy cord and wore it close to his skin.
But when he felt for it, it was gone.
It had been there before he entered the barrier. He retraced his steps to search for it and, upon re-entering the barrier, found a vine dangling his necklace.
"Senior," Mo Yan said respectfully, "Thank you for saving my life. The feather necklace you're holding is mine. Please, could you return it..."
'No give.'
The vine tumbled in the air, forming those two words.
Mo Yan was stunned. "No, that necklace has special meaning to me. If you like it, Senior, I can make you a few more..."
The vine ignored him. With a SWISH, it retracted back into the city, and the gate slammed shut with a CLANG.
Mo Yan was at a loss for words.
