[Content preview for Chapter 2: The Taste of Smoke]
This is the opening of "The Taste of Smoke" โ Chapter 2 of Serpent's Kiss by Xu Xian.
Full chapter content will be available here. This chapter contains approximately 1,973 words.
The story continues to unfold as Xu Xian builds the world of Serpent's Kiss, taking readers deeper into this urban narrative. Each chapter advances the plot, develops characters, and reveals new layers of the story.
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