This time, I did not feel any sensation of falling.
The scene before my eyes changed the moment I jumped into the abyss.
Shiguang and I were still standing beside the abyss, while someone stood off to one side—Mister Return.
He was actually old man Yuan, only he had changed clothes, and the aura around him had changed as well. He was no longer a shabby old man, but an old scholar brimming with refined elegance.
I asked, "Are we back?"
Mister Return nodded. "Yes, we're back."
Shiguang glanced at me, then said, "Follow me!"
With that, she jumped into the abyss. I looked at Mister Return, whose face was filled with excitement. "Mr. Jiang, I'll have to trouble you with that matter!"
I nodded. "Don't worry, I'll do my best to negotiate for you." I did not dare guarantee anything, because I did not know whether I could truly persuade the person who could make the decision.
I did not know who that person was, but from Shiguang's words, I could tell that person was probably not someone who cared much about human emotions either. Perhaps that person believed that only the heartless could obey completely, and only the heartless could focus wholeheartedly on one task.
I hesitated no longer and jumped down after Shiguang.
I had to settle Mister Return's—or rather, old man Yuan's—matter as soon as possible, then go find that middle-aged man and Yin Wuyu.
There was another fall that lasted more than ten minutes.
I had grown accustomed to the feeling. I had felt more or less afraid before, but now I found the sensation of falling rather pleasant. It was a good stress reliever. No wonder people rushed to try something as dangerous as bungee jumping. Perhaps that was why.
At last, I reached