World-saving Plan: The Only Savior

Chapter 76 - 76 76 Lin Sisi's Plea for Help

?76: Chapter 76 Lin Sisi’s Plea for Help 76: Chapter 76 Lin Sisi’s Plea for Help In the hours that followed, Zhang Xiaoman used a hearthstone every hour.

Each time, it restored 2 points of energy, and by 10 p.m., his energy value had accumulated to 23 points.

It had to be said that the recovery function of the Nostalgic Hearthstone was incredibly important for him.

After all, Zhang Xiaoman’s current methods of attack were rather limited; aside from using skills, he didn’t have any effective means of physical harm.

In this regard, Zhang Xiaoman wasn’t particularly worried, as following the warrior path clearly wasn’t his style.

Acting as an elegant mage from a distance was his preferred choice, specializing in survival.

However, as good as the hearthstone was, it had its limitations.

The item description was clear: “Use to recover 2 points of energy,” not “Use to gain 2 points of energy.”

Thus, once his energy value reached its current maximum, using the Nostalgic Hearthstone again wouldn’t increase his energy.

At the moment, Zhang Xiaoman was timing his use of the hearthstone while watching TV and waiting to use it again.

What disappointed him, though, was that the entire day had passed and Su Fu hadn’t managed to deliver the Nine-color Mixed Brush.

Just then, a call came through from the other party, and Zhang Xiaoman eagerly pressed the answer key.

On the other end, there was an apologetic voice from Su Fu.

Su Fu explained the situation: his friend wouldn’t be home until tomorrow, so they would have to wait until then.

Su Fu also assured him that he’d discussed it over the phone with the friend and would arrange for someone to pick it up early in the morning; the Nine-color Mixed Brush should be in hand by afternoon, and he would have Wu Feng drive it over.

In response, Zhang Xiaoman politely expressed his gratitude.

Although he was eager to use this Ultimate Item, he figured one night wouldn’t make much difference.

After telling Su Fu to keep him posted, he hung up the call.

Just as Zhang Xiaoman put down his phone, without time to retract his hand, it lit up again—another call was coming through.

Checking the caller ID, Zhang Xiaoman was a bit surprised—it was the blind girl he had met a few days ago.

“Lin Sisi?

Why is she calling me at this hour?”

Zhang Xiaoman picked up the phone again and pressed the answer key, and immediately a familiar voice reached his ear.

“Hello, it’s me…

Lin Sisi…”

Her tone was hesitant as if she was a bit shy.

Zhang Xiaoman also greeted her before asking, “What’s the matter, is there anything I can help with?”

There was a pause on the other end before she stuttered,

“I…

I’m just…

a bit scared…

Wanted to find someone to talk to…”

Zhang Xiaoman sensed something unusual in her words and asked, “What happened?

Why are you scared?

Can you tell me about it?”

After hesitating again, she replied,

“It’s like this…

I feel like something entered my house…

but I can’t see…

It seems to be always watching me, the feeling is terrifying…”

Zhang Xiaoman had not expected her to say something like this.

Startled, he then said,

“Did you call the police?”

“Yes…

I called the police.

But they didn’t find anything when they came.

After they left, that feeling came back, and it’s getting stronger…

I’m a bit scared…”

Zhang Xiaoman listened with a growing sense of unease and continued, “Have you ever felt like this before?

Or experienced something similar?”

After thinking for a bit, Lin Sisi firmly said, “No!

I have never felt this before, but it is really frightening, as if it’s real…”

Hearing her say this, Zhang Xiaoman recalled the information Li Xiang had given him.

Wasn’t there an incident reported in the old city area?

Could it be…

His expression turned grave as he said solemnly,

“Lin Sisi, can I come over?

Perhaps your feelings are right.

Let me come and take a closer look for you.”

“Ah…”

She uttered a single word and then fell into a long silence until, just when Zhang Xiaoman couldn’t help but want to ask again, her voice finally reached out.

“Okay…

Thank you…”

Zhang Xiaoman said she needn’t be polite and told her not to move around rashly before hanging up and getting ready to leave the house.

His mother happened to walk by at that moment, and curious after hearing her son’s phone conversation, she asked,

“Xiao Man, are you going out this late?

Was that a girl on the phone?

Are you heading to her place?

Are you seeing someone?”

Zhang Xiaoman felt a headache coming on and helplessly said, “Mom, I’ve only talked to her once.

She’s a blind girl in trouble, and I’m going to help her.”

His mother frowned slightly at his words and then said,

“A blind girl, huh?

Well…

what’s she like?

Pretty?

How old is she?

If she’s a good catch, it might not be so bad…

You have superpowers now, after all.

Maybe you’ll cure her one day…

I think character is what matters most…”

Zhang Xiaoman was exasperated and quickly waved his hand, “Mom, don’t get ahead of yourself.

She’s only 19, six years younger than me…”

His mother’s eyes widened as she interrupted, “What’s wrong with being six years younger?

If other people can go for someone younger, why can’t our family?

Besides…”

Seeing her posture, Zhang Xiaoman felt something was amiss.

He didn’t have time to dawdle, so with a wave of his hand and a promise to talk later, he dashed out as if escaping.

On the way, he sat in the back seat of a ride-share, half-heartedly engaging with the chatty driver while his mind was preoccupied with what might await him.

“I only have 23 points of energy now, and I’m quite limited in terms of using my skills.

Sand Soldier Appearance can only summon one Sand Soldier…”

Zhang Xiaoman furrowed his brows, pondering over how to allocate his skills.

“Although the skill Sand Soldier Appearance indicates that summoning two Sand Soldiers requires 30 energy points, I can feel that I’m able to summon just one by using half of the energy…”

“If we do encounter a monster later, I’ll first try using the Soul Absorption Technique.

If I can absorb energy, then I’ll straight away summon two Sand Soldiers.

Otherwise, I’ll release a Sword Array to increase attack speed…”

Zhang Xiaoman quickly ran through simulations in his mind, aiming to be ready for any situation that might arise for his own safety, to maximize his chances of success.

Before he knew it, the car had arrived at the edge of an alley in the old city area, which could not be accessed any further by vehicle.

Zhang Xiaoman quickly paid the fare, got out of the car, and started running towards Lin Sisi’s home, following the route he remembered from last time.