He swallowed hard, his eyes darting around the table. Xu Xuan was happily munching on her food, completely unaware, and Zhenfeng was pouring himself another glass of water. Neither of them noticed the way Jianyu's face paled.
What the hell is happening?! Jianyu demanded internally, his mind scrambling. Where have you been?
The system's voice was calm but urgent. "I've been trying to reconnect with you for days. Something's gone wrong. Soul sap is truly powerful!"
What do you mean, so all of this is truly because of those soul sap? Jianyu's thoughts were a jumbled mess, panic clawing at his chest. But I don't want to leave this place. My sister is alive here!
"No, she's not!" the system interrupted sharply. "This reality—it's not real. It's not real. You need to—"
"Gege? Are you okay?"