Chapter 436: Chapter 436: Servant’s Needle (29)_1 Chapter 436: Chapter 436: Servant’s Needle (29)_1 “It’s nothing but professionalism,”
Fu Qian waved his hand dismissively in the face of You Er’s shock, displaying an air of indifference that suggested this was all basic procedure.
As for the incantation declaration just now, the main reason was that this character setting was simply too classic to resist indulging in a little itch.
“In fact, I can’t confirm that you could see me.”
“But I have a good habit, even if there’s just a dangerous possibility, it’s best to have a contingency plan.”
“And in a chaotic, secretive, and incomprehensible world, blindly assuming a safe area is a rather foolish act.”
Fu Qian pointed around him.
“Actually, I’ve been considering my situation for quite some time. In these nightmares, might there be a pair of eyes constantly watching me?”
“And this feeling became unprecedentedly strong the first time I met Rosetta.”
“This is undoubtedly not good news, especially since there’s not much here I can rely on.”
He looked down at his chest.
“You’ve seen this before, haven’t you?”
“Yes, but it doesn’t give me a good feeling,”
In response to Fu Qian’s question, You Er answered in a muffled voice.
Clearly, he would never have imagined someone willingly swallowing such a dangerous thing.
“I see, so that’s probably why I was able to make contact with them so smoothly, right? You wanted to use me for a test?”
Fu Qian made a clucking sound with his mouth.
“As the saying goes, the value of humans often only shines through mutual exploitation.”
“Actually, your plan makes sense, using one suspicious target to test another looks like a good idea.”
“Your only issue might be being too presumptuous, facing a bizarre and twisted nightmare but thinking you have everything under control.”
“Unfortunately for you, I have encountered something similar before.”
Fu Qian recalled his last experience in the Nightmare Corridor.
Those bizarre and vicious pests were truly unforgettable.
It was that experience that made him more sensitive to the bugs that appeared after he encountered the nightmare during his mission.
Realizing he was facing a nearly omniscient god, Fu Qian decided to take a gamble with this.
In Fu Qian’s understanding, these invisible bugs might represent a special power lurking in the Nightmare Corridor.
In other words, it represented a perspective, a more tangible power on the same level as the interwoven nightmares.
And being in the nightmare, you could achieve this special status through parasitism.
In fact, with Fu Qian’s personality, even without previous experiences, he wouldn’t let go of such an uncontrollable variable if he realized he was at an absolute disadvantage in the wager.
The only issue might be that it’s too painful.
Although the bugs ensure their own survival through special means while growing,
the process of being swallowed from the inside out is quite painful.
Especially since he chose to start from his organs rather than limbs to avoid being noticed by You Er.
That’s why he said there might only be one chance.
If what You Er said is true, that death is not a restart but a cycle within this nightmare,
then facing You Er who is on guard, his only advantage of information asymmetry would disappear.
He might just exhaust his SAN Points in the endless cycle of nightmares.
It must be said, the Nightmare Corridor is genuinely high in danger.
This time he’s risking being trapped to death; last time he came close to being possessed!
“Alright, I think I’ve answered your questions. Considering that I don’t have much time, I’ll send you on your way now,”
Fu Qian said earnestly.
“Wait a minute!”
Realizing that Fu Qian was quite serious and not just trying to scare him, You Er immediately shouted with a tense face.
“You really don’t have to do this.”
“Why?”
Fu Qian blinked but did not relax his grip in the slightest.
“You have thirty seconds to try to convince me why it’s unnecessary.”
“First of all, you’re not a Night Watchman.”
With just half a minute to fight for a lifeline, You Er seemed to be under immense pressure and spoke quickly.
“Indeed.”
Fu Qian nodded.
“So there’s no need for you to capture me.”
“Continue speaking.”
“The world is now stabilizing, and I am willing to share power with you, allowing you to move freely within it as well.”
“Because of a special form of existence, this place is an extremely hidden sanctuary. You would essentially have an absolutely safe place to hide, and within it, you are nearly a Divine Being.”
“That does sound tempting, but aren’t you capable of infinite resurrection? Why are you so afraid?”
Fu Qian looked at him with amusement.
…
You Er was momentarily at a loss for words.
Based on previous experiences, if killed in the Nightmare, not only could he resurrect, but he could also take the opportunity to escape control, which indeed wasn’t anything to be afraid of.
But at this moment, in the grasp of these terrifying claws, his feeling was different than before.
This thing gave him a peculiar sensation.
If he really died to it, he was not certain that he could be reborn.
Honestly, this feeling of one’s life hanging by someone else’s thread was truly unbearable.
At the same time, Fu Qian’s teasing tone made him feel a hidden rise of anger.
“So do you want to cooperate or not?”
“Not interested.”
Fu Qian shook his head.
“There’s a limit to boasting. Have you ever seen a god dragged around like a dog?”
…
That comment was undoubtedly sharp, leaving You Er speechless.
“Moreover, judging from your past actions, I have no confidence in your credibility.”
Fu Qian observed You Er.
“The moment I let go, you’ll most likely run off without a trace and then do everything in your power to get rid of me.”
…
“So what do you want exactly?”
After being provoked repeatedly, You Er calmed down instead, staring at Fu Qian through gritted teeth.
“I want the Golden Needle in Rosetta’s possession.”
Fu Qian said with a smile.
“It’s clear you’ve already tried and failed to escape on your own, but you might try bringing me the Golden Needle.”
“Rosetta, combined with the Golden Needle, is undoubtedly crucial for maintaining the stability of the Nightmare. I need to have control of it in my hands.”
…
Watching Fu Qian coldly, You Er eventually nodded.
And the next moment he flipped his wrist, and there was a shiny Golden Needle in his hand.
“Take it.”
He handed the Golden Needle to Fu Qian.
“But be aware, Rosetta will need to use it again soon; otherwise, the stability of the Nightmare will be affected.”
“Understood!”
Fu Qian admired the efficiency of his counterpart and took the increasingly ferocious hand, carefully receiving the Golden Needle and studying the exquisite engravings on it.
It was indeed the one from Rosetta’s possession.
Snap!
The next moment, Fu Qian exerted force in his hand, and the Golden Needle, unable to bear the pressure, was snapped into two pieces.
An invisible surge swept through the entire space immediately after.
“What are you doing—”
You Er’s near-mad scream was cut off halfway as the crisp sound of a breaking neck filled the air, and the noise abruptly ceased.