Several paper cutouts of little figures huddled against the wall, their faces smeared with eerie smiles by paint. Yellow and red talisman papers, adorned with writhing runes, covered every inch of the room.,No matter how much Hu Ma didn't want to, he had to force himself to eat, forcing him to chew and swallow. Every bite was an incredibly painful experience.,"I would have been able to ascend in another year or two."。