Chapter 72

After that, the police began a rescue operation.

Chen Ye and the others, being victims, were not troubled at all. The police mainly asked about the accident, avoiding questions about how they were rescued to prevent causing additional trauma to the survivors.

Soon, the black box from the bus was recovered, detailing the events leading to the accident. Everyone learned that the cause was the reckless behavior of the old woman.

When the footage from inside the bus was posted online, netizens were quick to condemn her. Many even celebrated her demise upon learning she didn't survive:

"Serves her right!!"

"Seeing that the old woman didn't make it up here, I'm relieved!"

"What a shame for the other innocent people…"

"Wonder how her children feel seeing these comments?"

"Respect for the dead, people. Let's ease up a bit."

...

Chen Ye and the others were taken to the hospital for check-ups. Once it was confirmed they were fine, they each went home, still wearing their soaked clothes that needed changing. The school, aware of the incident, gave them the day off.

When Chen Ye returned home, his father was still asleep. He quietly grabbed some fresh clothes and locked himself in the bathroom to take a shower. However, after finishing, he realized his clothes were now too small for his newly developed physique. 

Deciding not to disturb his father, Chen Ye went to a shopping mall to buy new clothes. With over ten million in his account, he could afford to splurge. While shopping, his impressive physique attracted the attention of a saleswoman who asked for his contact details.

Chen Ye politely declined but felt secretly pleased. Not wanting to disturb his father, he spent more time wandering around the mall. Wearing a new set of clothes, Chen Ye looked more striking than a model, his powerful aura turning heads as he walked.

...

The entire day passed in this manner. At midnight, Chen Ye promptly appeared in the Reincarnation Space. Although he had nothing specific to do there and couldn't enter any dungeons yet, he entered out of habit.

"You have a new communication message. Your friend 'Ake' invites you to a video call. Please respond promptly."

Shortly after logging in, Chen Ye received the system notification. His heart skipped a beat seeing it was Ake...

He accepted the call, trying to appear casual. "Hey Ake, what's up?"

Ake said, "Nothing much, Shura. I just wanted to say thank you!"

Chen Ye smirked internally. This girl is trying to test me?

"Thank me? No need for that. We've completed our transaction, and we don't owe each other anything."

Chen Ye felt puzzled. Could she really believe he was Shura just based on what Jiang Tao said?

"Okay…" Ake was silent for a moment before asking, "Shura, when are you doing your next dungeon run?"

"In five days. Why, do you want me to take you through one?"

"Would you wait for me to catch up?"

"Of course... not!"

Ake: "…"

"By the way, I heard some people are planning to target you in the next dungeon to claim One Autumn Leaf's bounty. Be careful."

Hearing this, Chen Ye's eyes flickered, and he sneered, "Great, I was worried no one would come. It would've been too boring otherwise!"

Chen Ye wasn't boasting. Among reincarnators of the same level, no one was his match!

With his current strength, he was one of the top fighters within the first ten floors of the Reincarnation Tower.

"Thanks for the warning, little Ake."

"Could you please stop calling me 'little' Ake?"

"Sure, little Ake."

"Never mind…" Ake suddenly said, "Don't forget you're treating us to dinner tomorrow. Remember to invite me!"

Here we go again!!

Chen Ye chuckled internally. Wen Xingyi was still a bit too inexperienced for this game.

"Dinner?"

Chen Ye feigned surprise. "You want me to treat you to dinner tomorrow? Sure, I'll be at XX City. If you come, I'll treat you to dinner. We can do more than just eat; we could have a deeper conversation…"

"... Goodbye!!"

Ake, frustrated that her plan didn't work, ended the call abruptly.

Chen Ye laughed to himself. That's it?

Then, he ordered, "System, take me to my personal world!"

His personal world was the "Great Wall" world. After conquering this dungeon, it became his personal world, accessible only to him.

[Note: It's recommended that Reincarnator 'Shura' does not stay in the personal world for more than 24 hours. After 24 hours, the personal world's time will synchronize with reality…]

...

At the Great Wall.

Chen Ye suddenly appeared, startling the nearby guards.

Once they recognized him, they relaxed.

"It's Mr. Chen! Mr. Chen has returned!"

"Mr. Chen!"

"Hello, Mr. Chen!"

Many soldiers saluted Chen Ye, their expressions filled with admiration as if seeing a hero.

"No need for formalities… Where's the commander?"

"He's in the council hall!" a soldier answered.

Chen Ye nodded but didn't move. He wasn't there to chat with Commander Shao.

Remembering the system's earlier warning, Chen Ye asked, "How long have I been gone?"

"A day, Mr. Chen. You left yesterday morning, and now it's morning again. Roughly a day," the soldier replied.

A day?

That matches the real-world time.

After pondering for a moment, Chen Ye finally understood the time relationship between the personal dungeon world and the real world.

As long as he didn't stay in the personal world for over 24 hours...

Time in the real world would only move forward by an hour.

After leaving, the timelines would immediately sync up.

Relieved by this realization, Chen Ye asked, "Where is General Lin Mei?"

The soldier's eyes twinkled with amusement as he replied, "She's also in the council hall!!"