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As a game designer, Feng Feng found himself intrigued by the matter of the Second Batch Players and Liu Minghong. However, before he could delve deeper into his inquiries, Xu Nuan, who had finally managed to fall asleep, began to stir restlessly.
This outbreak was more intense than any before, but as the producer and the one responsible for the antidote, Feng Feng could only use his hands to restrain the frenzied Xu Nuan without being able to offer any real help. This situation confirmed a harsh truth: whether Xu Nuan could overcome this ordeal depended solely on her own strength.
Despite Xu Nuan being the most resilient person they had encountered in this game, none of them could guarantee that she would endure this incredibly difficult hour.
Xu Nuan continued to mumble incoherently in a way they couldn't understand; these were words from a Xu Nuan who had lost her self-awareness, and they paid little attention to them.
However, with Xu Nuan's struggles, they too had to remain alert and restless to prevent any unforeseen incidents. Fortunately, it was nighttime, and only a few hours remained until dawn. If they could endure these hours and Xu Nuan could hold on, the subsequent matters would be easier to handle.
At that moment, under the sparse moonlight, Chi Xiaoming and Feng Feng, both with good eyesight, could easily observe their surroundings. The sounds of the forest around them were impossible to ignore.
Finally quieting down again, Xu Nuan's face was terrifyingly pale, tinged with a hint of lifelessness that made her skin resemble that of a zombie.
Her face was already drenched in sweat, looking exhausted. The two who were restraining her could feel her struggles growing weaker with each passing moment.
Ignoring the strange feeling rising within him, Chi Xiaoming looked up just as he was about to ask Feng Feng about Liu Minghong when he noticed something unusual in the nearby forest.
They were being watched again.
Feng Feng caught sight of Chi Xiaoming's unease and glanced over with confusion before lowering his voice to ask, "Why is that person back? It's rare to see someone so bold."
No matter how daring one might be, this game had a way of wearing down all bravado.
"Is it that person from before? How did you figure it out?"
Chi Xiaoming, unaware of the malice lurking in the shadows, shifted his attention elsewhere.
Feng Feng smiled slightly and pointed to his own nose.
"In our line of work, we're very sensitive to auras."
However, the glimmer of satisfaction in his eyes quickly faded.
"Gu Ze is also sensitive to auras, but that's due to training and instinct."
Chi Xiaoming could easily pick up on the underlying meaning in Feng Feng's words, so he chose not to dwell on it and instead focused on other matters.
"Should we root him out or leave him be?"
In reality, no matter how strong they were, they were still ordinary humans who needed food and rest. Constantly tending to Xu Nuan, who could be unpredictable at times, had already worn them out. Diverting their energy to play hide-and-seek with someone whose appearance they didn't even know was simply unwise.
Chi Xiaoming could think of this, and naturally, Feng Feng could as well. They were merely collaborators without a hierarchy; any decision needed to consider each other's opinions to avoid conflicts.
"Let's not worry about it. Even if he does come at us, we both have confidence in our victory."
Like Cheng Ling, Feng Feng had long studied pharmaceuticals and was developing non-human-acceptable drugs for this game. His body was actually weaker than most. Being shorter than others put him at a disadvantage in many aspects, making it impossible for him to compete with someone like Chi Xiaoming. In fact, designers entering the game typically had no outstanding qualities aside from their understanding of the game itself. However, many designers couldn't shake off their arrogance; few were willing to collaborate with an ordinary player like Gu Ze as Feng Feng was. This willingness was one of Feng Feng's remarkable traits.
Exhausted, Feng Feng spoke with a hint of frustration, but he couldn't vent his anger on Xu Nuan, who was struggling.
Chi Xiaoming did not indulge Feng Feng's thoughts at this moment. He was very direct.
"What if he contacted others and set up an ambush elsewhere?"
If that were the case, even if Xu Nuan managed to get through this ordeal, it would only serve to benefit someone else. In Chi Xiaoming's mind, that was absolutely unacceptable.
Feng Feng stared blankly for a few seconds before looking at Chi Xiaoming in confusion.
"What should we do then? We can't spare anyone right now."
One of them had to stay behind to take care of Xu Nuan while the other pursued the person lurking in the shadows, which put them at a disadvantage.
"You know Liu Minghong and his situation."
Chi Xiaoming brought up such a serious topic but then quickly shifted the conversation.
Feng Feng was taken aback, initially feeling a bit annoyed at being sidetracked. Then he recalled their previous discussion and secretly admired Chi Xiaoming's remarkable perspective on the bigger picture. He offered his own opinion.
"If this person really is Liu Minghong and is still mixed in with the Second Batch Players, then we don't need to worry about him."
Feng Feng glanced down at Xu Nuan, who was still struggling, his expression darkening.
"Liu Minghong will not harm Xu Nuan."
Chi Xiaoming felt a bit dissatisfied with Feng Feng's teasing, but it also piqued his curiosity about Liu Minghong's identity.
It didn't take long to figure out a person's background. By the time Feng Feng finished sharing what he knew, only a little time had passed.
At this point, Chi Xiaoming was preparing to express his thoughts on the information when he noticed Xu Nuan starting to struggle violently. Despite having gone an entire day without food and suffering from the effects of medication, she had previously appeared exhausted and weak. Now, for some reason, she suddenly seemed full of strength.
A quick glance at Xu Nuan made Feng Feng's face change dramatically.
"Quick! Stabilize her! This is the most critical moment!"
Feng Feng's alarmed expression prompted Chi Xiaoming to suppress his words and focus on calming the out-of-control Xu Nuan.
After a chaotic struggle, it was already early morning when Chi Xiaoming and Feng Feng finally breathed a sigh of relief as Xu Nuan stopped her self-harm and ceased attacking those around her.
However, before they could relax fully, Chi Xiaoming noticed that Xu Nuan's complexion was off. Her pale and purplish face was alarming, prompting him to reach out and touch her. Upon doing so, he frowned.
"So cold!"
"At this temperature, she will freeze to death soon; all that effort would have been in vain."
Chi Xiaoming's words made Feng Feng instinctively search for firewood to help warm Xu Nuan. To be honest, he hadn't held much hope that Xu Nuan would survive this ordeal, so he hadn't been as concerned about her as Chi Xiaoming had been. But now, seeing that success was within reach, he didn't want to experience the bitter taste of failure at the last moment.
As they warmed Xu Nuan, the two couldn't help but share their thoughts on her perseverance. If Xu Nuan were to wake up and overhear their opinions, she would surely dismiss them with disdain.
As long as she was alive, these two could provide Gu Ze with an explanation. If she were to die, it would bring them trouble, but not an insurmountable one.
Most of the time, without consciousness, she struggled instinctively. Xu Nuan thought of it as merely having taken a long and restless nap.
When she finally awoke, her entire body felt incredibly weak, as if her bones had been disassembled and reassembled. Her flesh felt like it had been replaced entirely, leaving her in a state of discomfort.
However, she felt much lighter. Her mind was clearer than ever before, allowing her to quickly sort through everything that had happened. It was as if someone had extracted all the conflicting thoughts from her head, leaving her feeling unburdened. This clarity extended to her memories; whether in the game or before Qin Yaojie showed any obvious changes, she could easily review all her recollections without any subtle doubts creeping in.
This sensation lifted her spirits, and for some reason, she did not recall the agonizing twelve hours after taking the medication.
When Xu Nuan finally felt inclined to look around, she noticed Chi Xiaoming and Feng Feng were still asleep nearby, with the fire pit beside them now extinguished.
She naturally had different views on these two. Her understanding of Chi Xiaoming had changed repeatedly; it should have concluded with Chi Xiaoming's alliance with Gu Ze, yet now she found herself needing to reassess Chi Xiaoming once more.
As for Feng Feng, there was no need for further consideration. Previously, Gu Ze had not recognized her identity, so Xu Nuan wouldn't trust Feng Feng too much either. But her body didn't lie; after taking the so-called antidote, she indeed felt rejuvenated. This credit could offset any ulterior motives Feng Feng might have.
Xu Nuan sat still for a moment, feeling relaxed enough that hunger didn't register in her mind. She decided to stand up and take a closer look at her surroundings.
She no longer believed that overthinking would burden her; this was the time to seize the opportunity to escape this trap, find Gu Ze, and move on to the next challenge.
With this thought in mind, Xu Nuan began walking into the nearby forest. After stepping out of the meters' range, she suddenly halted and looked in one direction. Her light brown pupils narrowed instantly as a sharp and cool gaze flickered within them—an expression one wore when hunting prey.
Without much thought, she charged in that direction, but after taking just a few steps, she was called to a halt by Chi Xiaoming.
"Don't go over there!"
Chi Xiaoming's voice carried a hint of seriousness, and upon closer listening, there was an undertone of command.
Xu Nuan instinctively stopped in her tracks, turning to look at Chi Xiaoming, who had just sat up. Her gaze held confusion and a trace of coldness.
The coldness was too subtle for Chi Xiaoming to notice; he remained expressionless.
"We've already wasted too much time here; we must leave immediately. Don't worry about anything else."
What else could there be?
Xu Nuan almost blurted out her thoughts but quickly caught the flaw in Chi Xiaoming's words.
His statement clearly indicated that he recognized the person lurking in the shadows, which made her heart fill with a bit more caution.
Just then, Feng Feng also woke up.
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