Watching a commotion was human nature. Although Wen Ning had already become an immortal, he had perfectly preserved that fine trait.
"Come on, let's take a look."
Wen Ning said it casually and headed outside.
Lu Ming's eyes lit up, and he immediately followed.
"I'm coming too! Let's see what's going on!"
Zhang Siyu was both frightened and curious. After hesitating for two seconds, she hurried after them.
At that moment, everyone's attention had been drawn to the sudden incident.
People who had been strolling, shopping, or enjoying the cool evening air all surged toward the old apartment building across the street.
A huge ring of onlookers formed, filled with chatter, gasps, and sighs.
Wen Ning pushed through the crowded throng and nearly got flattened into a pancake.
The instant he found his footing, the Jade Emperor's Golden Register, which had been silent as a mute inside his robe against his chest, suddenly grew hot.
Wen Ning frowned slightly. Why was it reacting when he was just here to watch?
But this wasn't the time to investigate. Watching the commotion came first.
The rooftop of the apartment building a hundred meters away was empty. The person had already jumped.
Voices rose from the front of the crowd.
"Caught him! The tree stopped him!"
"Thank goodness! That tree downstairs saved his life!"
Wen Ning heard what they were saying.
On the enormous, leafy plane tree below the building, a fork in the thick trunk had firmly caught the falling man.
He hung between the branches, covered in blood and utterly motionless, but a faint trace of life still lingered in him. He hadn't died on impact.
Falling from seven or eight stories up and being cushioned and stopped by an old tree was already an incredible stroke of luck.
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