To be honest, it's quite easy to get lost in a big house like this when you first arrive. But Jack is a man of great talent. He once took an IQ test and his IQ of 111 is above the average human level. Especially when it comes to memory, he can remember the route after walking through it once.

"Please wait a moment, Lord Wu Yu."

Just as Wu Yu was struggling to return the way he came, someone else came out and interrupted him.

Wu Yu turned away somewhat annoyed. Although he possessed intelligence beyond that of ordinary people, he could still get lost if he was repeatedly disturbed. What if he got lost and had to shout for help in the manor? That would be too embarrassing.

Oh no, he's having trouble remembering whether he should turn right or left later.

With a lot of emotion in her eyes, Wu Yu casually glanced at the maid who had called out to her. She was of average appearance, well, I'd give her a seven out of ten. She was still a long way from the nine out of ten that would make her a devoted admirer. I won't forgive you so easily unless it's something serious.

Wu Yu's gaze then shifted to the side, and he suddenly noticed Violet sitting in a wheelchair. Upon seeing her stunning beauty, comparable to Princess Philliss, all of Wu Yu's resentment vanished. Moreover, Violet's small face always had a sickly pale complexion. If he were to lose his temper with such a weak woman, would he, Wu Yu, still be human?

So Wu Yu quickly forced out what he thought was his brightest smile and asked warmly, "May I ask what's the matter, Miss Violet?"

Violet also raised her glass plate in response.

"I saw Mr. Wu Yu, so I came over to say hello."

Just like Wu Yu thought, if there was anything, they could have said it at the dinner table earlier.

Wu Yu examined the writing on the glass plate with great interest. He was quite certain that he had never learned this kind of writing, but he could still understand its meaning. If he was not mistaken, this must be another case where the system helped him solve the problem.

Didn't they come out to claim credit? It seems they really didn't access their own memories.

After casually testing the system again, Wu Yu looked at the text on the glass plate and asked curiously, "Oh, I see. I have a question. Miss Violet, could you tell me what this glass plate in your hand is?"

Violet did not hesitate, and the words on the glass plate began to change rapidly.

"This is a magical artifact given to me by my brother. Don't let my appearance fool you, I'm actually a first-tier earth mage. This artifact can enhance my control over the sand grains inside, which is why I can use it to speak."

Was it Jack's doing again? That guy really is capable of anything. Wu Yu nodded to indicate that he understood.

"Then may I ask, Mr. Wu Yu, are you a good friend of my brother?" Violet asked.

Friends? In Wu Yu's opinion, his relationship with Jack hadn't reached that point yet. Although he really wanted to be friends with Jack, there were just too many strange things about Jack. If he didn't resolve his doubts, Wu Yu wouldn't dare to open up to someone like Jack.

However, he still had to say the polite words, so Wu Yu said in a very natural tone, "Of course, Jack is my best friend in the world."

Is it the kind of relationship where you can entrust your life to each other?

Wu Yu was stunned for a moment, but when he thought about what had happened in the desolate city, he didn't feel much resistance to entrusting his life to Jack.

Therefore, Wu Yu affirmed, "More or less."

"Can I ask you for a favor? My brother seems to be having some trouble. Please help him. He's carrying too much on his own."

“I would have done it even without you telling me,” Wu Yu assured him.

What an enviable family bond! Even if I hadn't traveled through time, wouldn't I also have this kind of strong connection that can be a pillar of my soul?

Just as Wu Yu was reflecting on this, new content appeared on the glass panel.

"Goodbye then, Mr. Wu Yu. I look forward to seeing you again tomorrow."

"Goodbye." Wu Yu waved goodbye.

As the maid pushed the wheelchair out of sight, Wu Yu stopped waving his hand. Looking at his only remaining right hand, a question involuntarily arose in his mind.

Do I really have the ability to help Jack?

With this self-deprecating thought, Wu Yu continued forward, but he soon frowned.

So, should I turn left or right?

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"Hoo." Wu Yu lay on the bed, making even breathing sounds.

Wu Yu is a very good sleeper. He basically doesn't move around much when he's in bed. Although he can't sleep on a rope like Xiaolongnu, he estimates that if he were to sleep on a 50-centimeter-high wooden board, he probably wouldn't fall off.

Wu Yu eventually forgot the way back, but he used the ultimate maze-solving method, turning right all the way, and finally made it back to his room.

It was quite physically demanding, and he was so tired that he went straight to sleep after returning to his room without doing anything else.

The kerosene lamp that Wu Yu had lit on the table did not go out, after all, there was no convenient thing like electric lights in this world.

The lamp wasn't bright, but it was enough for Wu Yu to see the way when he went to the toilet in the middle of the night.

Wu Yu left a crack in the window, a habit he had always maintained. Living in a high-rise building, he didn't need to worry about thieves sneaking in through his window.

But in this world of swords and magic, the roughly three-story height of his current residence is no obstacle at all for some extraordinary individuals.

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