Book 3 Chapter 24 - Qing Qiaoqiao's Plea

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The room sank into a dead silence once again as each pondered about their own worries. Li Yiming was very distraught, because he realized for the first time that despite being much more able than an average person, he was still powerless, powerless to help Liu Meng, and powerless against any obstacles the domain might throw in his way. Instead of planning his progress like the other guardians, it seemed like he was always on the passive end. His worries about Liu Meng also made him ponder about the right way to act in the future.

The silence was suddenly broken by Li Yiming’s cellphone’s ringing. Ever since Liu Meng’s disappearance, Li Yiming had been paying more attention to his phone, hoping for a miracle. Zeng Qian looked at Li Yiming’s brick-sized, extra-long battery life phone and wondered what kind of special purpose it served. An unknown number was shown on the caller’s display, but Li Yiming swiped the screen without thinking about it.

“Li Yiming?” A nervous, almost crying voice came out of speakers.  

“Qiaoqiao?” Li Yiming recognized her voice. ‘How does she know my number? I don’t remember giving it to her.’ He realized...