In the following days, Fang Xiu returned to the ward to recuperate, receiving a cell repair injection every day on time.
This stuff is a miraculous medicine developed by headquarters. It has a remarkable effect on treating injuries. Even if a hand or foot is severed, as long as the limb is still there, it can heal within a certain period of time.
Spirit Masters are physically stronger than ordinary people and have a strong recovery ability. Even though Fang Xiu suffered such a serious injury, with the help of his own recovery ability and cell repair fluid, he was able to recover in less than a week.
He didn't go with Bai Qi to search for Nightmare's whereabouts outside, because he knew very well that, given Nightmare's abilities, it would be extremely difficult to find him if he wanted to hide.
How do you find someone and enter their dream?
It's like looking for a needle in a haystack.
For now, all we can do is wait, wait for the nightmare to show itself.
On this day, Wang Dehai came to Fang Xiu's ward again.
"Fang Xiu, how are you feeling? Are you feeling better?" Wang Dehai had a very tired smile on his face, and his eyes were bloodshot, clearly indicating that he hadn't slept well for the past few days.
"Much better. Any news about Nightmare?"
Wang Dehai nodded, a hint of anger flashing in his eyes.
"The nightmare hasn't been found yet, but it has already made its move. Yesterday, the entire Xiyuan residential area on Yuhua West Road was overrun. Everyone in the community was unconscious and some people had already died!"
Several families have reportedly died in their sleep, but the police have currently suppressed the matter.
As he spoke, Wang Dehai took out a report and handed it to Fang Xiu.
Fang Xiu looked at the photos. There were several photos inside, showing men and women. Everyone had their eyes closed, their deaths were gruesome, and fear was etched firmly onto their faces like a brand.
Clearly, this is Nightmare's usual method of killing: using fear to commit murder in dreams.
Why does fear in dreams lead to death? Why do nightmares go to such lengths to instill fear?
Fang Xiu speculated that fear was most likely the source of nightmares' power, and that they were made stronger by fear.
"I suspect that Nightmare can absorb fear to grow stronger, so this matter must be suppressed and not let the outside world know. Once ordinary people panic because of this, Nightmare may grow to a point where it is difficult to deal with."
Moreover, the report shows that initially only one household remained unconscious, but the nightmare spread like wildfire—from one unit to one building, and finally to the entire neighborhood. This indicates that the nightmare's power gradually increased; it absorbed fear and grew stronger.
Wang Dehai nodded solemnly: "Your judgment is correct. This matter has already been discussed in the bureau. Nightmare does indeed grow stronger by relying on fear, and its dream range is gradually expanding."
The problem now is that we don't have a good way to deal with nightmares. No matter what methods we use, we simply can't wake those who are unconscious.
"Did the bureau send anyone?"
"We sent Bai Qi over, but Nightmare seems to be wary of him. Even though Bai Qi stayed in Xiyuan Community for several days, he was unable to enter the dream world to deal with those ordinary people."
Upon hearing this, Fang Xiu's heart stirred.
Is the Nightmare wary of Bai Qi?
Why is that?
It was clear that Bai Qi couldn't harm it, yet it wouldn't let Bai Qi enter the dream.
Does this mean that Bai Qi can harm it in the dream?
After a moment of contemplation, Fang Xiu calmly said, "It seems that the Nightmare's weakness lies in dreams."
Wang Dehai's gaze sharpened: "You mean, the only way to defeat the Nightmare is in a dream?"
Fang Xiu nodded: "That's right. If I'm not mistaken, the Nightmare has no physical form, so most attacks can't harm it. But it's different in a dream, because when we enter a dream, it's as if we have no physical form."
This is equivalent to being in the same state as a nightmare, so only dreams can fight against dreams.
"Then this mission is probably best suited for you and Zhao Hao. Only the two of you have ever defeated a nightmare in a dream."
Fang Xiu shook his head. He could call it a defeat, but Zhao Hao's could only be considered fencing.
"The Nightmare's intelligence is no less than that of a human. This can be seen from the fact that it does not want Bai Qi to enter the dream. If Zhao Hao and I go, we will probably be turned away as well."
Wang Dehai's expression grew increasingly grim: "Isn't there any better way? Are we just supposed to watch helplessly as the nightmare pulls everyone into the dream?"
"The only option now is to wait."
"Wait? Wait until how long?"
"Wait until the nightmare is powerful enough, until it thinks it no longer needs to fear us."
Only in this way can nightmares pull us into the dream world. Fang Xiu calmly stated a despairing truth.
"How can this be! Once the Nightmare becomes powerful enough to no longer fear you, it will pull you into its dream. How will you then deal with it?"
Damn it! This damned nightmare is so troublesome; it holds all the initiative. It can fight when it wants, and if it doesn't want to fight, it uses the fear of ordinary people to grow stronger. This already puts it in an invincible position from the start!
"Then we'll see who's stronger then," Fang Xiu said calmly.
Seeing Fang Xiu so calm, Wang Dehai immediately asked, "You see a glimmer of hope for the future?"
Fang Xiu shook his head: "No."
He did not die or revert to a previous state during this period, even though he now knows where the nightmares roam.
Since reverting to a previous state is useless, what good would it do to stake out Xiyuan Community in advance?
Even Bai Qi, the number one spirit master in Green Vine City, couldn't enter the dream world, so Fang Xiu didn't think he could.
So now that the game has rewound and we've gone to Xiyuan Community, all we're doing is watching the residents enter their dreams.
As for dispersing the residents of the community in advance to prevent the nightmare from absorbing fear and accumulating power?
It's equally useless. Nightmares are absolutely overwhelming to ordinary people. If the West Garden Community is driven away today, then the East Garden Community, the North Garden Community, and the South Garden Community will appear tomorrow.
Nightmare will randomly select a lucky audience member from a neighborhood and reward them with a nightmare from which they will never wake up.
This outcome was predetermined from the moment the nightmare was unleashed; it was destined to kill many people.
After chatting for a few more minutes, Wang Dehai left, his mind overwhelmed by the nightmare.
Not long after Wang Dehai left, two hurried footsteps suddenly came, and soon Shen Lingxue, her face full of anxiety and anger, appeared in the ward.
Behind her was her partner, Li Wenhao.
Li Wenhao also looked anxious, seemingly trying to grab Shen Lingxue, but as an ordinary person, he couldn't hold back a Spirit Master in a rage.
At this moment, Shen Lingxue was wearing a wig, looking exactly the same as before.
"Fang Xiu! There are dozens of strange creatures in Qingshan Mental Hospital. Why didn't you explain that back then?!"
Do you know that because of you, Yang Kunpeng's entire team was wiped out? Now everyone in the Xiyuan residential area is in a coma, and they might all die! Do you know that?!
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
