Just then, Li Yichen's phone rang.
"Hello, Xiao Li, boarding has already started. Aren't you coming back?" As soon as he answered, Ouyang Hai's unhurried voice came through.
He was in no rush. He believed that as long as Li Yichen wanted to come, he would make it in time. If something really had come up, they could simply change their flight to tomorrow. It was no big deal.
Li Yichen checked the time. "Damn, the flight's at nine, and it's already eight thirty."
"Uncle Ouyang, we'll be right back," Li Yichen hurriedly replied.
He hung up, then turned to the Qian father and daughter and said apologetically, "Sorry, we have to go. Our flight has already started boarding. If we don't leave now, we won't make it. Here's my number. If you ever need help, you can contact me."
"All right... all right... hurry along. Don't miss your flight because of us," the man said hastily.
Just then, Xiao Nan suddenly said, "Big brother, wait a moment. I'd like to take a look at this uncle's arm. Is that okay?"
Looking into Xiao Nan's clear, kind eyes, Li Yichen nodded.
"Thank you, big brother." Xiao Nan grinned, then ran over to the man and said, "Uncle, can you let me look at your arm?"
"Of course." Although the man found it strange, he crouched down and held his left arm out in front of him.
His left arm was more than twice as thick as his right, and its skin was black and purple. It looked frightening.
Xiao Nan reached out her small, fair hand and gently rested it on the man's arm. White light then shone from her palm. On closer inspection, a faint layer of tiny white flames flickered around the light.
"What is this?" The man's