"High Priest?"
Liu Chengzai's call rang by his ear. Startled, Li Taisheng abruptly opened his eyes, only to find himself lying on the sofa. He checked the time. They had not been out of Huai City for long. The business cabin of the Armored Airship was probably too comfortable, and he had actually fallen asleep.
Yet now, he felt none of the physical and mental ease that came after a sound sleep. All he felt was a stifling frustration lingering in his heart.
Right. Before falling asleep, he had been worrying that, after being "exiled" to Lake City by the High Priest, if the cooperation ultimately fell through, he would most likely be made to take the blame.
He had thought himself weary and exhausted, until he fell asleep without coming up with any good solution.
There probably wasn't one... Before drifting off in a haze, he seemed to have thought of something, but he could no longer remember it.
Forget it. They were all troublesome matters anyway.
A brief light sleep now, without entering the Dream World, was something many Ability Users could only wish for—the Dream World was also a draining place. When one wanted to lie flat and rest, it was best avoided.
Clinging to the thought that not entering a dream was already a win, Li Taisheng encouraged himself. After steadying his mind somewhat, he asked Liu Chengzai, "What is it?"
"Some news has come back from Lake City, regarding Mountain Lord."
Li Taisheng skimmed it twice before tossing it aside. "Nothing of value. What can he do now besides chat at the Lakeside Hotel? Go shopping?"
Liu Chengzai knew this intelligence was not particularly meaningful, but he had come for another matter. After hesitating, he asked, "Should we contact Mountain Lord in advance? It would