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It's too absurd!
This is a dream!
Or perhaps, it's someone's [Psychological Shadow], just like the master of Inner Strength in Zhao Wenjie's psychological shadow.
Could it be a monk's [Psychological Shadow]?
As Gu Ran contemplated, the black bird on his shoulder suddenly soared into the sky, and he snapped back to reality to see his dream body turning into smoke.
The dream was about to end.
Gu Ran took one last look at the baby, who gazed back innocently, a hint of red seemingly appearing on its brow that hadn't been there before.
Before he could get a clear look, Gu Ran woke up.
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The time was probably a little after five o'clock, not yet six, and the air was somewhat cold.
Gu Ran sat up, feeling a bit heavy-headed, not sure whether it was due to dreaming all night or because of the alcohol he had drunk last night.
It could also be a cold.
Gu Ran covered his forehead as he tested his temperature and walked out of 'Between the Lakes'.
