Suddenly, Gu Yueyan remembered something. A couple of days ago, while she was studying in the dormitory, she passed by Lin Xianyu's desk and saw Lin Xianyu brazenly watching nurse manga on her laptop. Gu Yueyan had stood behind Lin Xianyu and humphed, intending to remind her to be more discreet.

Then, Lin Xianyu quickly flipped to the most exciting pages and even invited Gu Yueyan to watch with her...

That day, Gu Yueyan had hammered Lin Xianyu so hard that Lin Xianyu ended up teary-eyed and speechless, choked with emotion. Gu Yueyan then ordered her to take her phone back to her bed to watch, not in the dormitory's common area.

However, the impact of those pages on Gu Yueyan had been so immense that it resulted in her subconsciously choosing this outfit for herself when her wish was fulfilled!

This is so embarrassing! So humiliating! If no one saw it, it would have been fine, but Ren Suo is right behind me!

Gu Yueyan turned her head and glanced at Ren Suo with a mix of shame and anger. Ren Suo coughed and looked away. Although this super-short skirt and over-the-knee-sock nurse outfit is quite attractive, many women can't accept such attire designed 'to please men,' especially someone as serious and old-fashioned as Gu Yueyan... However, I don't remember Luna ever encountering an Apostle of the Moon God dressed as a nurse in the game. If Luna had met a white-clad angel like Gu Yueyan, even if I couldn't recognize Gu Yueyan from the game, I would definitely recognize this nurse outfit that gets people so worked up! Could it be that in the game, Luna never encountered Gu Yueyan and me? That makes sense. I would never let Gu Yueyan fight for the Silver Moon Crystal, so naturally, she wouldn't meet Luna. Still, she's a nurse, and I'm a doctor... it feels a bit strange...

Meanwhile, Gu Yueyan, one hand holding the back hem of her skirt to prevent any accidental exposure, began rummaging through cabinets and drawers, looking for other clothes.

In that instant, they both suddenly sensed a change in the light outside the window. A piece of the Full Moon abruptly vanished, transforming it into a Third Quarter Moon!

Gu Yueyan shivered and instinctively stood up, gazing at the distant silvery-white pillar of light. Information named 'Miracle' flashed through her mind.

The first Silver Moon Crystal has appeared, Ren Suo realized.

"The Silver Moon Crystal has appeared! Let's go check it out!" Ren Suo said.

I remember the battle for the first Silver Moon Crystal wasn't very large-scale; spectating from a distance would be perfectly fine. Although Luna successfully seized the first Silver Moon Crystal, she was stunned by someone and ended up losing it. I've always wanted to know who snatched it from Luna's grasp. No matter how many times I reloaded the game, I could only helplessly accept that tragic reality. Now, as an observer, I might finally satisfy my curiosity.

Upon hearing Ren Suo's words, Gu Yueyan's expression changed dramatically. She urgently pleaded, "No, we can't!"

Ren Suo was taken aback. "Why not?"

"Twenty-eight Apostles of the Moon God, all fighting for the chance to achieve divinity by seizing Silver Moon Crystals! They'll undoubtedly battle fiercely for them, possibly resulting in a bloodbath!"

Gu Yueyan walked over, grabbed Ren Suo's shoulders, and shook her head repeatedly. "The chance of success is only one in twenty-eight, but those who fail in the competition might lose their lives... Let's just stay here and live peacefully. We can wait for them to determine the final Moon Chanter, and then we can go back, okay?"

Ren Suo looked at Gu Yueyan, a slow smile spreading across his face as he relaxed and said, "It's good that you think this way."

Divine Enthronement, the bait thrown out by the Slayer Moon God, is truly tempting. I didn't think I could persuade Gu Yueyan with mere words, so I wanted to use the opportunity of observing the Silver Moon Crystal contest to show her the brutal battles of the Apostles of the Moon God. This way, I could dispel any lingering, luck-based aspirations she might harbor about achieving divinity. To my surprise, Gu Yueyan is more rational and intelligent than I imagined. After weighing the risks and rewards, she decided to abandon the competition and opt for a peaceful passage through this so-called trial. Still, that's what she says now. Her Desire might be stirred up later. It wouldn't hurt to let her witness the struggle for the Silver Moon Crystal first. Besides, future contests for Silver Moon Crystals will either be very boring—Luna just snatches it and runs—or cataclysmic. I wouldn't even dare to watch those. The first one, however, is perfect for spectating, and I don't want to miss it.

"I don't want you to fight for the Silver Moon Crystal either," Ren Suo said. "But 'know yourself and know your enemy, and you will never be defeated.' We don't want to harm others, but we also need to gather intelligence to prevent others from harming us."

Ren Suo went to the wardrobe and opened it, surprised to find several black cloaks inside—perfect for moving about at night.

"Let's go," Ren Suo said, putting on a cloak. "Don't take it off when we're outside. We're a doctor and a nurse; walking around in uniform might violate our 'character tags'... Besides, we might even run into someone we know out there."

In this dream world, even if Dong Chengling and Qiao Muyi didn't enter, their projections should exist. Given my relationship with them, it shouldn't be too difficult to get their help to live comfortably for these few days. In the game, there's an Angel Envoy whose sister is a red-haired, spear-wielding Fourth-Stage Cultivator—talk about having built-in high combat power!

Gu Yueyan put on her black cloak, blinked, and asked, "Will we meet Teacher Dong and the others here?"

"Perhaps," Ren Suo said with a smile. "This dreamscape belongs to all beings, so naturally, all beings should be present within it." He led Gu Yueyan out of the clinic, only to discover, much to his surprise, that it was located inside an apartment building.

And the floor... is the 4th floor. The room number... 402. Exactly the same as my apartment's floor and room number in reality!

Although he suspected it might just be a coincidence, the unsettling feeling in Ren Suo's heart intensified.

He tried to shake off the absurd thoughts and looked at the distant silvery-white pillar of light. Suddenly remembering something, he asked Gu Yueyan, "You haven't learned any Movement Spells, have you?"

"Not yet. I've been focusing on awakened spells this month," Gu Yueyan admitted, catching Ren Suo's implication and adding sheepishly, "I'm too slow. Even if I ran at full speed, we'd probably be too late."

She had only just advanced to a Second Stage Cultivator this month. As a student, she couldn't afford to recklessly buy and learn spells like Ren Suo. It was perfectly normal that she hadn't learned a Movement Spell.

Ren Suo thought for a moment. "I have a way for you to keep up with my speed."

...

...

Feeling her spine and thighs supported by two hot palms, Gu Yueyan wrapped her arms around Ren Suo's neck. Her face pressed against his chest, and she didn't dare look at him.

I actually agreed! Ren Suo said he would carry me to move quickly, and I actually agreed! And it's a princess carry! I couldn't even find any other clothes in the clinic, so I'm still in this short skirt, over-the-knee socks, and nurse outfit. Ren Suo can't hold me through the cloak either; his hand might slip, and he could drop me.

The thought of wearing such embarrassing clothes while Ren Suo carried her, dashing through the streets, made Gu Yueyan's whole body burn with shame. And yet... she also felt a faint thrill, a touch of Joy!

She was like a deboned, beautiful snake, completely pliant in Ren Suo's embrace, cherishing his warmth and the feeling of being held.

Although I could have refused Ren Suo's request, I didn't want to let him go alone, nor did I want to stop him—I could see he really wanted to observe the contest for the Silver Moon Crystal. I still feel slightly guilty for dragging Ren Suo into this trial. I couldn't bring myself to refuse such a reasonable Scouting request. However, because of this outing, I saw that there really are many buildings and people on the streets. But those people paid no attention to Ren Suo's sprinting and seemed oblivious to the distant silvery-white pillar of light. Although they chatted and laughed with their companions, they were like NPCs living in a dream. But this at least proves Ren Suo was right—other people do appear in the dreamscape. So, Teacher Dong, Sister Qiao, and Little Star should be here too... If... if they can't find us...

"Ah, it's gone," Ren Suo said, noticing the distant silvery-white pillar of light had vanished.

We're too late; the show's over. Luna has already taken the Silver Moon Crystal. I wonder which way she fled.

Ren Suo gently set Gu Yueyan down and looked around. He realized they seemed to have arrived in a residential area resembling the Su Family Gardens. Not far off was a dazzling commercial district. He asked, "Should we head back directly, or go explore up ahead? Maybe we can find some other clothes for you."

Gu Yueyan glanced at the commercial district in the distance, a flicker of Joy in her eyes. "Let's go explore up ahead."

"Okay."

As they walked along the street, Gu Yueyan watched Ren Suo, who was a slight half-step ahead of her. After some hesitation, she finally mustered her Courage and tried to reach out and take his hand.

My excuse will be that I'm in an unfamiliar place and afraid of getting lost! Teacher Dong isn't here, neither is Sister Qiao. Don't be scared!

But before she could touch him, her hand shot back as if she'd received an electric shock.

After several attempts, Gu Yueyan's face was etched with the kind of wistful longing found in delicate classical poetry. Staring at Ren Suo, who was looking around, she thought, Can't you just turn around and look at me? In the end, she pitifully grabbed the hem of Ren Suo's cloak, pretending to herself that she was walking a dog.

Ren Suo remained oblivious to the young woman's turmoil behind him, as he was currently in a 'Granny Liu visiting the Grand View Garden' state of awe. The entire residential area was picturesque: lush green mountains and clear waters, lakeside pavilions, Coiling Dragon Pines, and Moon-Reflecting Lotuses. Perhaps because dreaming cost nothing, the entire garden was extravagantly beautiful, truly a new vista with every step.

I'm not usually one to appreciate scenery, but any view that captivates me must be the kind of place that makes me think about retirement...

Just as Ren Suo was stepping out of this garden, he suddenly heard a familiar baritone voice from above: "The wind tonight... is quite restless."

A moment later, a girl's voice echoed the same words: "The wind tonight... is quite restless."

Are there idiots up there? Two of them, even? Ren Suo thought.

He looked up just in time to see a flash of silver, and then a dark figure fell.

Ren Suo instinctively caught the falling shadow. Looking down, he couldn't help but let out a soft "Ah." This young lady... I've seen her before.

"Who's there?" a voice called from above.

Ren Suo looked up and was instantly stunned.

There, on the rooftops, stood a group from an Ancient Swordsmen Dance Troupe. All of them were dressed like the Brocade Guard, standing on the roof tiles and coldly staring down at Ren Suo, Gu Yueyan, and the girl he held.

Because Ren Suo had tilted his head up, the hood of his cloak naturally fell back, fully revealing his face.

The handsome swordsman leading the group paled dramatically. He raised his long saber, pointed it at Ren Suo, and exclaimed, "Brothers, that's him!"

The other swordsmen immediately fixed their gazes on Ren Suo. "It's you!?"

Ren Suo was baffled. "Me?"

In an instant, eight burly men leaped down from the rooftops, descending upon Ren Suo in a coordinated attack!