A Frog Trapped In A Well ( 3 )

When Pei Yijun reached Chu Zhimiao's location, he saw she was sobbing while clutching Luo Jing's lifeless body. A cold sense of dread gripped Pei Yijun's heart. He carefully set Han Jie down before he walked closer.

"What's wrong?" he asked, though deep down, he already knew the answer.

Chu Zhimiao raised her tear-streaked face and choked out, "Brother Pei—Brother Luo is gone. He—"

Her voice broke and she couldn't continue her words.

Pei Yijun's chest tightened at her words. He shook his head and said, "No… That's impossible! Luo Jing wouldn't die."

Pushing past her, he knelt beside Luo Jing and grabbed his cold body. His hands trembled as he pressed his fingers to Luo Jing's neck, searching for a pulse.

Seconds passed but he felt nothing. There was no pulse, no heartbeat, no breath, and no warmth. Feeling the warmth slowly leaving Luo Jing's body, realization finally fell on him.