Chapter 8, The Causal Line of Recoil

Zhang Yu looked at his mother closing the door with a bitter smile, then collapsed onto the sofa, contemplating the words that Luo Jiyao had said to him earlier

Luo Jiyao turned her head to look at Zhang Yu's mother, then leaned closer to Zhang Yu's ear and whispered, "Letting more people know will disrupt the causal line. Let's meet at Riverside Park at 3 PM. I will call you."

Zhang Yu did not hesitate at all, standing up together with Luo Jiyao, his gaze towards her firm and clear: "Of course not!"

Hearing this response, Zhang Yu's heart suddenly tightened, and he stood up excitedly, staring intently at Luo Jiyao: "You... are you serious?"

Zhang Yu's mother had just opened the door when she saw Zhang Yu in the living room and Luo Jiyao sitting on the opposite sofa. Her expression first showed surprise, and then quickly shifted to warmth: "Xiao Yu, is this your friend? Hello, I am Zhang Yu's mother"

"Then, can I still save them?" Zhang Yu clenched his fists and asked the most critical question

Alright, I will take my leave now. Goodbye, Auntie. Luo Jiyao gently turned around, waved her hand at Zhang Yu's mother, and walked towards the door.

In other words, if I do not trust you, or even if I do trust you but choose to refuse, then the next one to disappear will be me?" Zhang Yu smiled and said: "Like them, erased by the reverse impact of the legendary world, as if I had never existed in this world at all?

Luo Jiyao nodded: "It is true. As long as we can save the legendary world on the brink of collapse, we can save the main world and... all those who have already disappeared, every person entangled by the threads of causality"

Luo Jiyao walked to the door and waved her hand generously to the two people inside, saying, "Remember, 3 PM, Riverside Park." She then gently closed the door.

Zhang Yu's father works far away and does not return home for lunch. Zhang Yu's mother only hurried home at noon to cook for him because he was back. After preparing the meal, she quickly took a few bites before rushing back to work. However, before leaving, she reminded Zhang Yu: "Remember what that girl said, 3 PM, Riverside Park, make sure you don't forget!"

As she spoke in a posture reminiscent of a picture book, Luo Jiyao's soft hair brushed against Zhang Yu's shoulder, and her breath, fragrant like orchids and musk, stirred something within Zhang Yu's heart

Zhang Yu sighed helplessly and said: "Mom, where are you thinking? I have no relationship with her at all!"

"Yes. So... will you reject me?" Luo Jiyao stood up, her gaze fixed on Zhang Yu for a moment, her expression tense: "If you refuse, then I will have no choice but to wait for you to disappear before seeking the next target of the causal line shift."

As soon as the door closed, Zhang Yu's mother immediately pulled him aside and looked at him with a smile: "Xiao Yu, is this girl your classmate? Why have I never seen her before?"

Luo Jiyao's beautiful eyes sparkled for a moment, and she gently nodded: "That is acceptable"

"How to save?" Zhang Yu asked in a deep voice, "And... why is it me who must save?"

What? Wait a moment!" Zhang Yu was taken aback; the most crucial matter had yet to be addressed, so why was she leaving?

Zhang Yu's expression suddenly changed: "Are you trying to tell me that my friend and brother are factors that could affect the operation of the main world and the books, and thus have been extracted from this world?"

Zhang Yu murmured softly, "Not to mention you, I have never seen it either." Zhang Yu's mother did not hear that clearly and continued to ask, "What stage are you two at now? Is it possible for you to be together?"

Although the extracted factors have been placed into what you call a sandbox, the causal lines with the main world have only been isolated, not severed. Once the legendary world enters an unstable state, it will rebound into the main world, affecting its causality. The most terrifying aspect is that if the legendary world completely collapses, a part of the main world will also be destroyed along with it!" Luo Jiyao sighed: "The disappearance of your brother and friends is due to the collapse of the legendary world, which has rebounded into the causal lines of the main world.

"It's nothing, it's nothing. It doesn't matter now; who knows what might happen in the future? Isn't she still meeting you this afternoon? Mom has gone to cook!" Zhang Yu's mother said with a smile as she picked up the vegetables and went to the kitchen, humming a little tune.

Hello. Luo Jiyao politely smiled at Zhang Yu's mother, then stood up and said to Zhang Yu: "Since that's the case, I will take my leave now"

Zhang Yugang had just spoken when he suddenly heard the sound of the door opening. He looked up and was astonished to see his mother standing at the door, holding a bag of freshly bought groceries, with a look of surprise on her face

So what? Zhang Yu asked anxiously

Luo Jiyao patted her chest, let out a sigh of relief, and smiled with satisfaction. The smile that blossomed on her stunningly beautiful face left Zhang Yu momentarily stunned.

So... how should I go about saving that world

Zhang Yu's last romantic relationship dates back to his university days. After graduation, due to being in different places, their feelings could only come to an end without any resolution. Since starting work, he has hardly seen any female colleagues at his workplace, and coupled with a busy schedule, he has had little time for dating. He himself is not anxious about it, but it has caused his mother to worry constantly. Today, seeing such a stunning beauty like Luo Jiyao appear in their home made Zhang Yu's mother feel as if she were blooming with joy.

Hey! Wait a minute! It's already noon, why don't we just have lunch at our place before you leave!" Seeing Luo Jiyao about to leave, Zhang Yu's mother hurriedly called out in a panic. Zhang Yu quickly grabbed her hand and shot her a glare: "Mom!"

Luo Jiyao lightly clapped her hands, her eyes sparkling with brilliance: "Very good, you have understood exceptionally well. You truly did not disappoint me"

Although concepts such as the main world, legendary world, causal lines, and reverse impact sound utterly absurd, at present, apart from Luo Jiyao, Zhang Yu has no other means to explain the disappearance of Ling Weiping and Zhang Yan

No, you are mistaken. Luo Jiyao shook her head, a hint of melancholy appearing on her exquisite face: "Although Qian has created many independent legendary worlds and has contained the factors that could lead to the collapse of the main world, there is now a world that is on the brink of collapse. So..."

Because the only person who can save the impending collapse of that legendary world is someone entangled in the threads of causality. That person was once your friend Ling Weiping, and then your brother Zhang Yan. I once sought them out, but they both refused to believe me, refusing to save the world. Therefore... they have all disappeared. And now, the threads of causality have shifted to you. Thus, only you have the ability to save this thread of causality, and in turn, save that legendary world, ultimately... they have all disappeared. And now, the threads of causality have shifted to you. Thus, only you have the ability to save this thread of causality, and in turn, save that legendary world, ultimately... save the main world, as well as your brother and friends.