A shadow flickered before his eyes, vague and indistinct.
"Chi Wu!" he blurted out.
"What Chi Wu?" said the figure in front of him, the voice sounding as if it were underwater.
All the blurry sensations quickly vanished, and lines began to emerge from the gray screen, settling into dark mountains and sky. The sounds became clear, transforming the sound of water into a cold wind entering his ears.
Pei Ye opened his eyes, and Lu Yuque's face gradually became clear before him.
"Young Hero Pei Ye, you're awake."
"...Was I asleep?"
"Yes, you were even snoring."
Pei Ye looked at her, yet seemed to be looking at nothing, dazed for a moment as his mind slowly returned to reality. He raised his hand and touched his left eye, still feeling a faint pain.
"Did Young Hero Pei Ye have a bad dream?" Lu Yuque observed his expression.
"Seems like..." Pei Ye took a deep breath, staring blankly into the void.
