Chapter 40 Apartment Copy (Thirteen)
"...Just take care of yourself. Maybe I'll still be around when you're old and dead." Although Xia Yingnuan said those words with disdain, she didn't push him away.
Just looking at the direction where the soul disappeared, she subconsciously reminded him again: "Don't worry about my affairs, I will find a way myself."
For no other reason than that she felt a little uneasy.
Xia Yingnuan often called Ning Hanqi a liar, but she had to admit that although Ning Hanqi liked to play word games, he had fulfilled all the promises he had made.
The disappearance of the soul in front of her made her realize again how powerless she was trapped here. Even powerful ghosts could only accept the fate of chronic "death" in the copy. Ning Hanqi, a fragile human, wanted to do something that ghosts couldn't do... then she would have to do something big!
Xia Yingnuan finally realized where the discomfort she'd felt earlier came from: this wasn't her own body at all. She moved closer, observing it more closely.
Compared to now, Ning Hanqi in the mirror has a somewhat immature look and looks about 20 years old.
Moreover, Ning Hanqi still had black hair and black eyes at this time, which was her appearance in the real world, and she did not use face-shaping.
Xia Yingnuan suddenly understood that she had inexplicably come to this illusion woven by Ning Hanqi's memories.
This should be a horror copy that Ning Hanqi experienced when she was a newcomer, which left her with a heavy psychological trauma. It was captured by Xue Lan, and then, whether intentionally or unintentionally, it fell on her head.
Based on Ning Hanqi's appearance, we can speculate on the timeline. At this point, Ning Hanqi likely hasn't yet entered the entertainment industry, but has already entered the game. She's still an amateur in the real world, so face customization isn't necessary. Furthermore, Ning Hanqi might be a newcomer like her, unlucky enough to have not yet unlocked the store or simply lack the points to purchase face customization.
Xia Yingnuan couldn't help but frown.
This makes things much more troublesome.
She had no relevant memories, was not clear about the background of the copy, and did not know what to do next. She could only explore bit by bit.
Moreover, Ning Hanqi has always been calm and self-controlled. Anything that can become a psychological shadow for Ning Hanqi must be extremely terrifying.
It's simply hell mode, can she get out?
Xia Yingnuan bit her lip and suddenly recalled what Ning Hanqi said, "There is no dead end in the copy."
No, she couldn't panic, she had to stay calm.
Xia Yingnuan lowered her eyes, picked up the toiletries scattered on the floor, and slowly walked into the bathroom.
The bathroom was standard in design, with some old fittings and some tiles missing from the wall.
There were about twenty or thirty compartments inside, all empty.
Xia Yingnuan saw a large dark blue plastic bucket placed in the corner of the door, filled with several white smocks of the same style as the one she was wearing, also stained with red blood.
Is this kind of smock disposable? Xia Yingnuan pondered, took it off, and threw it into the bucket.
At this moment, the pain that had occurred before came again, and this time it lasted longer. Xia Yingnuan clearly felt the pain.
The pain became more severe, and she took two steps forward with difficulty and knelt down against the wall.
If I had to describe it, it felt like countless sharp blades piercing her skin, scraping away at her flesh and bones bit by bit. Every inch of her body was assaulted by pain, leaving her mind blank. She had no energy to think or resist, and could only grit her teeth and endure it silently.
At a certain moment, the corner of my eye seemed to see two or three black marks appearing on the skin, but when I looked closely, there was nothing.
I don’t know how long it took, but the pain finally disappeared.
Xia Yingnuan slowly raised her head, and cold sweat immediately flowed down her cheeks. She felt that all the strength in her body had been drained. She leaned against the wall motionlessly for a while before slowly standing up again.
She casually walked into one of the stalls and turned on the shower.
Water vapor rose, and the warm water wrapped around the body, washing away the red marks bit by bit.
The pain had vanished, as if it had never been there. Her skin was intact, without a single wound.
What is going on?
Xia Yingnuan pondered secretly.
Could it be that Ning Hanqi suffered some internal injuries, or was poisoned by some kind of poison...
But then again, taking a bath with someone else's body is really a rare life experience.
The skin her fingers brushed against was soft, smooth, and a little unfamiliar. The strange feeling made her face flush.
Xia Yingnuan couldn't help but look down.
Okay, Ning Hanqi’s figure is indeed better than hers.
She didn't stay long, she quickly washed and left the bathroom.
The change of clothes in the closet was a black dress, simple in style and soft in texture. The skirt had a nice drape and fell just above the knee. It was paired with a pair of black ankle boots.
Xia Yingnuan changed her clothes, dried her hair briefly, and carefully checked the room again. Finding nothing, she walked towards the exit of the room.
As soon as she pushed the door open, she saw a service desk-like facility outside the door, with an access control system next to it.
Behind the access control is a long corridor with rooms on both sides. The cold white light shines on the spotless marble floor, reflecting a cold light.
A beautiful woman sat at the reception desk. She had long, light pink hair cut into a princess cut, a pointed chin, and large, pale-colored eyes. She was wearing a moon-white skirt with an exquisitely crafted, delicate, gilded pattern along the hem.
Seeing Xia Yingnuan, the girl turned her head and waved at her.
A string of small silver bells hung on her slender wrist, making crisp sounds as she moved.
Xia Yingnuan's eyes paused slightly. She had no memory of the current situation in her mind. She didn't know what the consequences would be if someone discovered that she was an impostor in this situation, but it would definitely not be a good thing.
She had too little information and the more she said, the more mistakes she would make, so she ignored the girl and walked towards the access control station calmly.
Xia Yingnuan raised her hand and swiped the bracelet on her wrist, and the access control was released.
However, just as she stepped through the gate and was about to step into the corridor, a sweet voice came from behind her.
"Wait a moment."
Xia Yingnuan turned around and asked calmly, "What's wrong?"
She tried her best to imitate Ning Hanqi, and her palms began to sweat.
The girl walked over slowly, her lips slightly raised, and she looked up and down at the person in front of her.
Ning Hanqi was a good deal taller than her, which made him feel less oppressive. Xia Yingnuan calmed herself down and simply looked at her with a blank expression.
The girl raised her arm with a smile and handed something in front of her.
"Why, you even forgot to take your weapon today?"
The black ribbon lay quietly in her palm, the same one tied around Ning Hanqi's wrist.
Xia Yingnuan's heart tightened.
Perhaps due to the early dungeon settings, Ning Hanqi's weapons were taken away after she entered the room. She entered midway, so she didn't know this.
And since the girl mentioned the word "today," it meant that Ning Hanqi had likely been here for a few days. The correct procedure was probably to hand in the weapon before entering the room and only be able to pick it up again after leaving.
Xia Yingnuan's brain was working rapidly. Before the doubt in the girl's eyes became sharp, she said, "I'm thinking about other things."
As she spoke, she reached out and took the black ribbon.
The moment her fingertips touched it, the ribbon quickly wrapped around her wrist, fitting snugly.
Xia Yingnuan breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, this ribbon was not intelligent enough to identify its owner based on his mind.
Seeing this, the girl's expression softened a lot.
She said, “What are you thinking about?”
"I'm wondering." Xia Yingnuan looked at her calmly, "When can we get out of here?"
Although she wasn't fully aware of the situation, she could tell from the details she had that there was a management system in place. The pink-haired girl seemed like a manager.
Moreover, the pink-haired girl was quite polite to her and did not feel superior, which meant that there was a mutually restraining interest relationship between them.
This may be the case for all NPCs in the dungeon. Even if they want to kill someone, they have to follow the rules of the game, just like Xue Lan and Song Yun in the apartment.
That's why Xia Yingnuan dared to ask this question. If she was lucky, she might be able to find a clue to escape from the current predicament.
"It's almost there, as long as you can pass all the tests." The girl tilted her head, her eyes sparkling with curiosity. "But by the way, why aren't you smiling today?"
Xia Yingnuan:......
Can I give you a smile now?
Ning Hanqi's behavior was so unpredictable! She was actually in a good mood to laugh after coming out of this awful place?
But she couldn't let the other party find out, and based on Ning Hanqi's personality, she wouldn't just do whatever others said.
So Xia Yingnuan looked at her coldly, "I'm not a jokester."
"Really? Why are you still angry?" The girl smiled, as if she had no grudges. "If you're tired, go back and rest."
After dealing with the pink-haired girl, Xia Yingnuan walked forward along the corridor.
The corridor was very quiet, the doors on both sides were closed, and there was no life. Only the sound of soles of shoes hitting the ground echoed in the air.
Xia Yingnuan stopped at the door of a room marked with the same cross pattern as the one on her bracelet. She raised her hand and swiped it, and the door opened.
The room is not big, just like the most ordinary girls' single dormitory, full of life, which is incompatible with Ning Hanqi's temperament.
On the left side of the door was a large wardrobe, about the height of a person, occupying an entire wall. On the right was a desk, piled high with things. Next to the window was a single bed, covered with solid-colored sheets and a quilt.
This is Ning Hanqi's residence. Let's look around and see if we can find any clues.
Xia Yingnuan first opened the wardrobe and took a look.
Several dresses and skirts were neatly hung in the closet, with a few pairs of shoes below, similar in style to what she was wearing. In the corner lay a pile of folded white clothing. Xia Yingnuan picked up one and unfolded it, discovering it was the same white waterproof blouse she had worn before.
There was nothing else in the closet except these. Xia Yingnuan put the smock back and turned around to sit at the desk.
On the table was a simple bookshelf, with a few books scattered on it. In the middle of the table was a book, showing signs of having been opened, with paper and pen next to it.
What's going on? Are people required to study here? Or is Ning Hanqi just too idle?
Xia Yingnuan looked at the book on the table curiously. The cover read: "Three Sentences to Teach You the Art of Speaking!"
Xia Yingnuan: ...What is this?
Ning Hanqi actually reads this kind of book? But with a sharp tongue like Ning Hanqi, she really should learn the art of speaking. Haha, no one can escape this fate.
Xia Yingnuan felt extremely unbelievable, but also a little gloating. She opened the first page with a tentative attitude.
A line of comments came into view, flowing smoothly, and it was obviously Ning Hanqi's handwriting.
The content is:? I don’t understand
But it doesn't matter. Now not all players believe in 505. After she was kicked out, there is another new player in the group who can exchange information with her and can control the movements of the group at any time.
Most others were jealous of the property's reward, but Ning Hanqi's first reaction was that he might be retaliated against by the security guard. This security guard was still in the owners' group. The property also wanted to watch the fun and directly exposed all its coordinates, fearing that others would not be able to lock onto his room.
And the security guards escaped outside...
Ning Hanqi recalled the gloomy fog and reminded the players who were planning to go shopping in groups in the group that security guards might be waiting there, and the supermarket might not have any "paint" that could be used.
On the first day she came to this copy, she checked the supermarket's merchandise and found that there were no items that could be dyed.
Those players did not find such items in the supermarket, but 502, who went to the supermarket alone earlier, distributed the fresh "pig blood" he bought for free in the group.
Ning Hanqi immediately went to the balcony after seeing the message in the group. From her angle, she could just see the body of 504 and the "dried" blood under the body.
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