Infinite Flow: Becoming a God in a Nightmare Game

Chapter 227 Peace Talisman

It wasn't until a pair of slender, white fingers waved in front of her that Xu Cangsheng was pulled out of her heavy memories.

Her eyelashes trembled violently, and she gripped the bracelet so tightly it almost embedded itself in her palm. She bowed deeply to Jiang Qi and Lu Zhi.

With the ends of his hair brushing against the corners of his reddened eyes, Xu Cangsheng said earnestly, "Thank you all. I wanted to ask if she's alright."

"She has now become the headmistress in the Paradise Lost instance."

Xu Cangsheng's nose tingled with emotion as he asked with difficulty, "Then... will she be able to come back?"

Jiang Qi looked at the other person's suddenly tense shoulder line and remained silent.

Xu Cangsheng must have known the answer all along.

Jiang Qi unconsciously rubbed his wrist bones with his fingertips, feeling the subcutaneous blood vessels throbbing.

In his previous life, he had seen too many remnant souls struggling in the game's alienation.

Since becoming an NPC in Paradise Lost, it's already a struggle for Jerry to maintain even the slightest bit of sanity.

Moreover, since he had become the dungeon boss, Jerry's decision to have him bring back the cinnabar bracelet could be seen as a silent farewell.

Only when the dungeon was nearing its end could Jerry set aside his identity as a dungeon NPC and confide in Jiang Qi incessantly.

"Hehe, I will remember your name forever, including your friends."

"Sigh, I used to be just like you, surrounded by lots of friends. I was so happy back then."

In the sunlight, Jiang Qi looked at Jerry; she hadn't taken off her hood.

But the lingering affection and sorrow in her eyes hadn't faded, and Jiang Qi still clearly noticed it.

"To be honest, you've dealt with my senior sister before, right? Although she's just as old-fashioned as our master, she's very kind to us."

"Now that the dungeon boss is gone, I think the dungeon will collapse soon."

"Let me think of what other remedial measures I can take. I don't really want the instance to collapse."

"I don't want to be buried in ruins like this. I dream of leaving the nightmare game. There are still people I want to see, and people waiting for me to come home."

After speaking, she took out the cinnabar bracelet, stared at it for a long time, held it tightly in her hand, and then suddenly let go.

She sighed helplessly and closed her eyes.

"Since the dungeon boss is gone, let's create another one. Let me bear this painful task alone."

Immediately, she winked playfully at Jiang Qi, "Jiang Qi, you'll help me, right?"

Although it is a question, it is expressed in an affirmative tone.

Jiang Qi only remembers answering with a single word: "Okay."

He wasn't a great philanthropist; helping her was already more than enough.

After a long while, Xu Cangsheng seemed to have suddenly figured something out. He rubbed one side of his cheek and looked serious.

She turned around and rummaged through the room, stirring up a cloud of dust, leaving Jiang Qi and Lu Zhi bewildered.

He searched while muttering to himself.

"This is terrible! I need to find the latest amulet."

However, the room was only so big, and Xu Cangsheng quickly found two peace charms.

She continued, "When you drive back later, hang this amulet in front of you; it will protect your lives."

"As for the other one, well, that's up to fate."

Jiang Qi spoke slowly and deliberately, like a calm lake, without any ripples.

"We didn't drive here today."

Upon hearing this, Xu Cangsheng deliberately lowered his voice.

"Why don't you open the door and take a look?"

As the wooden door was suddenly pulled open, Lu Xue was standing on tiptoe with her ear pressed against the carved door panel when Lin Wanchu's arms around her waist tightened abruptly.

The two people eavesdropping outside seemed to have no idea that the door would be suddenly opened from the inside.

Suddenly, the five people stood at the door, staring at each other in disbelief.

The moment their eyes met, Jiang Qi almost burst out laughing. Even their eavesdropping was done with an awkward confidence.

Lu Xue awkwardly touched her nose, her eyes darting around, and spoke softly.

Why did you open the door?

Lin Wanchu put her arm around Lu Xue's shoulder, showing no embarrassment at being caught, "We just couldn't bear to leave you, so we secretly followed you."

Jiang Qi sighed and looked helpless.

"I don't blame you, so there's no need to rush to explain."

In fact, Jiang Qi knew from the beginning that Lin Wanchu and Lu Xue were following them at a distance, but he just didn't say anything.

Lu Zhi took his hand and kneaded it without offering any opinion.

Xu Cangsheng couldn't help but speak up, "Since you're here, you're all guests. Would you like to come in and sit down?"

"No need, we were planning to leave as soon as we returned the things."

Jiang Qi politely declined and did not allow Xu Cangsheng to see him off.

Xu Cangsheng stood in front of the gate, watching the four people leave.

As the figure slowly disappeared from sight, she turned her back, closed the door, and let out a long sigh.

"Everything is preordained..."

Jiang Qi and Lu Zhi walked in front, while Lin Wanchu and Lu Xue followed closely behind.

On the way back, Jiang Qi inevitably fell into deep thought.

What exactly is that danger that makes Xu Cangsheng so concerned and panicked?

"You followed us on your own initiative, didn't you think about what you would do if you really encountered danger?"

After remaining silent the whole way, Jiang Qi suddenly spoke up when they reached the foot of the mountain.

Lu Xue exclaimed "Ah!" in confusion, then shook her head.

"I don't know why, but I just don't want Brother Jiang to be in danger."

Even if we…

Lin Wanchu covered the rest of her words with her hand, saying, "Wait here for me, I'll drive the car over."

"it is good."

Jiang Qi nodded slightly and answered in a low voice.

When Lu Xue felt flustered, she couldn't help but talk more to cover up her deep-seated panic.

“Brother Jiang, they originally wanted to come too, but too many people would be too conspicuous, and Miaomiao also needs someone to take care of her.”

"So, after thinking it over, we decided to sneak in and follow them."

She had a premonition that the danger was definitely related to her nightmares.

What if she could be of some help?

A minute later, Lin Wanchu turned the steering wheel and braked sharply. "Get in the car, let's go home."

Jiang Qi handed the amulet to Lin Wanchu, who understood and tied it to her front.

On the drive back, everything was normal.

Until the vehicle reached an intersection and waited for the traffic light.

On the deserted zebra crossing, a thick fog gradually spread around.

In the white mist, a bright red stood out starkly.

Lu Xue rubbed the goosebumps that had sprung up on her arms. Had they stumbled upon a wedding procession?!

She could still hear the festive suona music, but it gave Luxe a creepy feeling.

A car drove past, through the red procession, and gradually disappeared into the mist.

The three remained relatively calm for the time being, but Lu Xue suddenly felt a chill run down her spine. She clearly saw the car pass right through them.

Lin Wanchu quickly grabbed Lu Xue's wrist, pulled her close, and pressed her body against Lu Xue to give her a sense of security.

As the procession drew closer, Lu Xue could see clearly that it was a group of paper figures carrying a sedan chair forward.

The paper figure's pale cheeks were tinged with two patches of rouge.

A cold wind blew in from somewhere, and the sedan curtains were partially obscured, revealing a blank face beneath the bride's veil.

The paper figures turned their heads 180 degrees and grinned at them with bright red mouths.

The safety charm on the dashboard moved automatically without wind, and the cinnabar runes glowed with a bloody light in the dim light.

Lu Xue sat obediently on Lin Wanchu's lap, not hindering Lin Wanchu's movements.

"Hold on tight!" The moment Lin Wanchu floored the accelerator, the wheels seemed to sink into a quagmire.

Directly ahead, the wedding procession was approaching at an odd angle, the paper sedan chair creaking loudly.

Lu Zhi pulled his hand out and cleaved open the sunroof of the car with his bare hands, letting in a torrential downpour of paper money mixed with a foul stench.

The paper child at the head suddenly turned its head, revealing its dark, hollow eye sockets.

The amulet suddenly burst into flames, turning into a ghostly blue ball, and the carriage was immediately filled with a strong sandalwood scent.