After receiving Ren Suo's promise, Gu Yueyan fell into a deep sleep.

Language is a strange thing. Before words are spoken, no matter how certain one is, there isn't a sense of peace. After they are spoken, those fleeting words act like a magical spell, forming a barrier to protect her.

This tranquility wasn't illusory; it firmly existed. The agitating Moonlight inside her quickly calmed down after receiving the promise, and the Malicious Glance that seemed omnipresent but traceless swiftly dissipated. Therefore, Gu Yueyan immersed herself in the comforting drowsiness, allowing her spirit to relax completely.

In a haze, her uncertainties gradually dissipated like vapor into nothingness; the tension from before now seemed like a fantastical illusion.

Gradually, very gradually, Gu Yueyan felt the warm bed transform into a dark ocean. Soft Moonlight dangled above, gently brushing her eyelashes like feathers.

She let her light body sink, softly drowning into the endless Abyssal Sea below.

She didn't resist the fall. Instead, she felt that she was meant to sink deeper, as if it was her mission, her duty, her Destiny.

Moreover, she wasn't falling alone; she felt she was holding a fluffy, warm big doll, which gave her a great sense of security.

"Welcome to The Dark Side of the Moon."

A voice, neither male nor female, gentle as a breeze, silently pierced her eardrums, reaching directly to her mind: "This is the dream of the world, the dream of all creatures, your dream."

"The Silver Moon is the only Truth. Please pray to the Silver Moon."

"Miracles are happening all the time. Please crave the Silver Moon."

"Everything will happen as you wish. Please ask the Silver Moon for it."

"Twenty-eight Apostles of the Moon God, please collect the Silver Moon Crystal and become the sole owner of Miracles, the sole singer of praise to the moon."

"When the Apostle has enough Silver Moon Crystals to please the Moon God, then that Apostle will become… the new Moon God!"

Deity! All-powerful, immortal, whose words command reality, and whose Desires manifest—Deity!

Desire overwhelmed Gu Yueyan's thoughts, causing her soul to tremble.

Desire is not evil; it is but a double-edged sword that often plays a positive role. In an increasingly comprehensive regulatory system, mortals who wish to chase their Desires must pay a reasonable price within a safe framework to fulfill the void within their hearts.

If you want to make money, become a professional player, play games every day, travel the world, become a pop star… then you must pay with hair, time, money, health, and more.

To gain something, you must give something in return; that is only right.

So, what is the price of becoming a deity?

Gu Yueyan didn't even consider the question because all her thoughts were wrapped around the Desire she could almost touch.

As if to prove its words right, after the ethereal voice finished speaking, Gu Yueyan realized she had gained the authority of a deity: the power to change the world.

In the midst of the blur, this power fulfilled a wish that occasionally came to mind—a wish so real that she felt she had simply moved into a life years ahead, which was only natural.

That was to become a nurse, silently assisting the life-saving doctor.

She would occasionally dream of a recurring scene: in a burning amusement park, she assisted a doctor in treating the injured. The injured who received proper care offered their genuine thanks. She and the doctor shared a smile, and she used her clean, pale wrist to wipe the sweat from the doctor's forehead…

Though such a thing had never happened, the scene felt incredibly real to her, suggesting that such a life might also be a good choice. Together they saved lives and aided others, gaining respect and thanks from others... How wonderful...

Gu Yueyan felt herself sinking to the bottom of the Abyssal Sea, yet her Desires flared even more intensely.

Obtain the Silver Moon Crystal. Become a deity. Then, everything would be as I wished. I acted only out of goodwill, for happiness, and I was right. If, if someone stands in my way, then I would… I would…

BOOM!—

Gu Yueyan suddenly felt her body shudder. It was as if a blazing thread had grabbed her, halting her rapid descent. The large stuffed animal she clung to suddenly hugged her back. Then, they slowly began to ascend, breaking away from the warm ocean!

Gu Yueyan's thoughts gradually cleared. The warmth coming from the thread made her instantly remember someone.

It was almost self-evident; Gu Yueyan realized this was Ren Suo's longing for her, this was the Bond between Ren Suo and her.

Just as at Ailan Lake, when Ren Suo had rescued her from the gloomy lakebed, now Ren Suo had rescued her again from this marvelous ocean.

Ren Suo must be right. So, this place is wrong. Becoming a deity is wrong. That illusory voice earlier is not to be trusted!

Gu Yueyan suddenly opened her eyes and sat up, gasping for air.

"Awake? Thirsty? Have some water."

A familiar voice arose beside her. Gu Yueyan took the cup, thanked him, and slowly began to drink.

This cup of water tasted sweet, much tastier than tap, mineral, or distilled water, almost like the spring water she had drunk back at her hometown. Gu Yueyan nearly drained it in one gulp before she completely calmed down, heaved a sigh of relief, and turned to look beside her. "Ren Suo…"

"You should probably call me Doctor now."

Gu Yueyan's heart sank instantly. She stared blankly at the figure before her, dressed in a white lab coat, with meticulously styled hair, a clean face, and a cheerful smile. She naively asked, "Why are you… dressed like this…?"

Ren Suo just shrugged, looked around, and said, "This is a clinic. I'm a doctor. Naturally, I should be dressed like this."

A clinic?

It was then that Gu Yueyan noticed she was lying on a pristine white hospital bed, with a privacy curtain nearby, a glass cabinet filled with medical supplies, a washbasin, and the smell of disinfectant pervading her nostrils.

Outside the window was the night sky, with a full moon hanging high, its Moonlight spreading across the land.

"Am I… dreaming?" she murmured softly.

Then her face was pinched, and she grabbed Ren Suo's face, resulting in a rather comical scene.

"Ouch, I've already gotten into character, and you're still doubting life!" Ren Suo said discontentedly. "You are not dreaming; you've directly entered the dream realm! This world may be a dream, but it's real to us. You feel it when I pinch you, don't you? And you also feel it when you pinch me, don't you?"

To emphasize his point, Ren Suo gently rubbed Gu Yueyan's face, tenderly as if caressing her, which immediately made her blush and her heart race. Feeling it strongly, she immediately gave Ren Suo positive feedback—a savage pinch.

"Ow!" Ren Suo touched his left cheek, his face full of the poetic sorrow of restrained elegance, and he tugged at the corner of his mouth. "You didn't have to pinch so hard…"

"Yes, sorry…" Gu Yueyan lowered her head in an embarrassed apology, then lifted her head and asked, "So, you… are you really Ren Suo?"

"Of course. If I'm not mistaken," Ren Suo hesitated for a moment, then said, "…I must have come in with you."

"Did you also hear that voice?" Gu Yueyan asked.

"What voice?" Ren Suo was startled.

Hearing Ren Suo's response, Gu Yueyan slowly reined in her smile, her mind swirling with thoughts as she repeated the words spoken by the phantom voice.

Then her lips tightened as she said, "…You're not an Apostle of the Moon God? You… you were dragged in here because of me?"

Gu Yueyan was clever; her past diligent studies had trained her to think rationally and efficiently. She vividly remembered the words spoken by the phantom voice. Since Ren Suo hadn't heard that voice, it meant he wasn't one of the twenty-eight Apostles.

Not one of the twenty-eight Apostles, yet here he was.

Finally, Gu Yueyan remembered that while falling asleep, she had been embracing a comforting large doll in that Moonlight ocean.

Putting the pieces together, Gu Yueyan almost naturally grasped the truth.

Ren Suo inwardly cursed. He had been so cautious with his words precisely because he didn't want Gu Yueyan to realize this. Yet there she was, being clever in such a situation—she was finding herself to blame again.

Seeing Gu Yueyan looking distressed like a kitten that had accidentally scratched its owner, Ren Suo scratched his head and asked, "Then can I Trust you?"

Gu Yueyan lifted her head, staring blankly at Ren Suo.

"Since you heard the voice, and I did not, it means that in this world, your role as an Apostle of the Moon God is crucial, and I am here to assist you," Ren Suo said. "If we want to survive and leave this world successfully, I can only, I must, I absolutely need your help. Now, only you can take me out of this world. Can I Trust you to keep me alive while we leave?"

Gu Yueyan was silent for a few seconds. Then she slowly sat up straight in the hospital bed, placing her hands on her joined thighs, her back straight, abdomen in, chest out, and seriously said to Ren Suo, "If you are alive, I will take you out; if you die, I will become a deity and resurrect you."

"Then I Trust you," Ren Suo smiled. "Until you take me out, I will also keep my promise, always protecting you."

Seeing Gu Yueyan nodding emphatically, Ren Suo also felt relieved.

Gu Yueyan was not like him. He had almost instantly understood the cause and effect when he arrived at The Dark Side of the Moon. He knew it would be an exciting yet safe initial venture into The Dark Side of the Moon, so he naturally felt relaxed and curious.

But Gu Yueyan was different. Based on her reaction that night, she likely felt very scared before coming. She even heard that phantom voice while sleeping, ultimately arriving in this dream-like, eerie place. Her emotional instability was normal under such circumstances.

She was also someone who kept all her thoughts to herself and silently endured hardships. Even if Ren Suo said nothing, she probably wouldn't let her mood affect her actions.

Fortunately, Ren Suo had experience in guiding her before. Knowing she was a very responsible person, he simply avoided saying useless things like 'I'm not blaming you' and entrusted his life to her, which immediately invigorated her.

In fact, Ren Suo didn't blame Gu Yueyan at all. He even felt fortunate that Gu Yueyan had brought him along.

If Gu Yueyan hadn't brought him, Ren Suo would have missed the chance to watch the "Night of the Hunt" live stream up close. Being able to watch the game's main character battle numerous opponents from the safety of the spectator seats was still an interesting experience for Ren Suo.

Moreover, he didn't want Gu Yueyan to encounter any trouble during this trial. With him, an experienced player, leading the way, Gu Yueyan could treat the trial like a trip—a luxurious, private, Five-Star group tour, to be precise.

He was someone who disliked fighting. If possible, he hoped his friends also didn't need to fight and could live each day as leisurely and relaxed as he did. Whether it was Dong Chengling who enjoyed Cultivation, Qiao Muyi who loved holding office, or Zhao Huo who reveled in challenging human limits, Ren Suo never questioned their aspirations.

But he was well aware that Gu Yueyan had no wish to fight, and the winner of this trial had already been predetermined. Thus, with his help, Gu Yueyan naturally didn't need to engage in meaningless fights and Efforts, and could start her seven-day vacation with peace of mind.

"Wait a second." Gu Yueyan suddenly remembered something and asked, "Since you didn't hear that voice, why did you pretend to be a doctor and know this was a dream?"

Ren Suo smiled. "Calm your mind and clear your thoughts, and you'll understand. As soon as I arrived, I immediately knew that the dream had assigned me a character role."

"And as long as we play these character roles, we can… acquire Cultivation feedback!"

Ren Suo had tried it out a moment ago. By acting like a real doctor and taking care of Gu Yueyan, his Cultivation experienced a slight increase. Although very minor, it was enough to excite Ren Suo!

They both had physical bodies in The Dark Side of the Moon, almost identical to their real bodies, and they could also use various Spells. Using Spells would consume Spiritual Energy. Ren Suo could only assume that their real bodies were projecting into the dream, which is why they were completely identical.

Conversely, the Cultivation boosts they obtained in the dream would theoretically require support from their real bodies. In other words, when Ren Suo's Cultivation improved here in the dream, it theoretically meant the dream was channeling this Energy back to his True Form. Only after his True Form improved would his Cultivation in the dream increase!

This was another reason Ren Suo was glad to come to the world of The Dark Side of the Moon: playing character roles could improve Cultivation!

In the game, Luna gained Experience Points by playing character roles, which could be used to increase Skill Levels. In reality, Ren Suo was not an Apostle of the Moon God and had no Moonlight System, so the Experience Points directly became his Cultivation!

Seven days of vacation! Watching great battles! Cultivation effortlessly boosted! For such great deals, Ren Suo would take a dozen more!

"My character role is 'Life-saving Doctor.' What's your character role?" Ren Suo asked cheerfully. "Is it a nurse?"

At this, Gu Yueyan's face turned completely red, her hands clutching the white angel-nurse short skirt tightly as she said tremblingly, "Yes, a nurse…"

Gu Yueyan was absolutely mortified—her character role was 'Nurse in Love with the Doctor'!

She had no such Desire!

Unable to bear it, Gu Yueyan stood up, attempting to escape Ren Suo's gaze. However, the moment she stood and saw herself in the Mirror opposite, she froze.

"How come…how come I'm dressed like this?"

"Hmm? It looks great, super suited for you, very cute." Ren Suo couldn't help but give a thumbs up and earnestly commented, "You're the cutest angel in white I've ever seen!"

In the Mirror, Gu Yueyan saw herself in a tightly fitting white nurse uniform and an ultra-short skirt, which highlighted her curvy, vivacious figure. Her long legs were clad in tight white knee-high stockings. These left just a sliver of bare, fair thigh skin between the stockings and the skirt, making her look pure and adorable yet irresistibly seductive.

This was absolutely not her Desire! Absolutely not! She had never imagined herself dressed as a nurse like this!