At this moment, just when Horton had reached the count of five, Ah Dai's voice, though low, was still heard by him, causing Horton to pause slightly in surprise. He knew that using magic required a strong life energy, and as far as he was concerned, summoning a powerful creature like a dragon demanded an immense spiritual power—something Ah Dai, gravely injured and poisoned as he was, should have been incapable of. The reaction of the cat woman was much faster than his; with lightning speed, she pounced toward Ah Dai, her sharp claws gleaming with dazzling green light, swiping at Ah Dai's head.