Lin Xiu sat up abruptly from the bed, gasping for breath as fine beads of sweat dotted his forehead. He looked around in a daze, the familiar arrangement of his room leaving him disoriented. Just moments ago, he was fighting a life-or-death battle against the Dark Forces in another world; how had he suddenly returned to reality?
"Xiu, what's wrong with you?" A gentle voice came from beside him. Lin Xiu turned his head to see Bai Zhi's concerned face, her hand resting lightly on his arm, her eyes filled with worry. Immediately afterward, Alice, Bai Wei, Su Yu, and Baby Dragon also appeared in the room, their expressions carrying the same confusion and concern.
"I... we seem to have returned to the real world," Lin Xiu said uncertainly. Everyone looked at each other; though filled with doubts, they quickly accepted the fact. After all, having experienced so many fantastical adventures, returning to the real world might well be a form of release.
Chapter 156