Chapter 44: Apology

Su Chen returned to the Origin Energy Tower, ignoring Zhang Sheng’an’s provocation.

When Su Chen returned to the tower, he discovered that the Origin Energy Tower’s defense mechanisms were all turned off.

There was only one explanation for this: Shi Kaihuang had returned.

A while ago, Shi Kaihuang had embarked on a long journey to search for some ingredients. He had said that it would take him three months to get back, but he had returned early.

Upon opening the door to the main hall, Su Chen discovered Shi Kaihuang sitting in the middle of the room, staring in a daze at the starlight above his head.

“Instructor,” Su Chen gently called out.

Shi Kaihuang didn’t hear him. He continued to gaze at the starry sky above him.

The remnant starlight of the Origin Talisman...