As one of the four major city-level territories in Daxia, Zhenyue City had over one hundred thousand Awakened, and its resource points had long been carved up by major guilds and the city lord.

For a newcomer like her, wanting to level up? Either sign a slave contract to join a major guild and start as a menial laborer, or go work as a tenant farmer or miner for the lord, exchanging long periods of time and meager contribution points for an "arranged" monster-hunting opportunity, controlled by high-level Awakened to ensure safety.

The "Level 10 Green Channel" qualification her father left her just meant she didn't have to work, but she still had to wait in line; at the current rate, it would take a year to reach Level 10.

"I'm fine, Dad," she said softly.

"Then go to Lin Feng's house," Su Mingyuan said gently. "As a classmate, explain the situation to his parents and comfort them. It sounds too cold when we official personnel say it. It's better for you peers and classmates to communicate. It will also prevent them from seeking desperate medical advice and getting scammed by all sorts of messy information."

Su Yurou thought for a moment and nodded in agreement: "Alright, I'll go right now."

Rather than staying at home bored, scrolling through Nightmare World live streams and watching the glamorous lives of major lords and guilds, it was better to do something meaningful. Besides, she was indeed a bit curious about her classmate, Lin Feng.

More than an hour later, Su Yurou rang the doorbell of Lin Feng's home.

The door was opened by Wang Xiulan, whose eyes were red and swollen, her face full of anxiety. She was stunned for a moment when she saw the graceful and gentle Su Yurou standing outside.

"Hello, Auntie. I'm Lin Feng's classmate, Su Yurou. My father is Su Mingyuan, and he asked me to come check on you." Su Yurou bowed slightly, her voice soft and gentle.

"Oh my, it's classmate Su! Please, come in, come in!"

Lin Jianguo also hurriedly came out to greet her, forcing a smile onto his face, though he couldn't hide his haggard appearance.

In the small but tidy living room, Su Yurou could feel a sense of worry that had almost solidified.

She first went to Lin Feng's room to take a look and confirmed that his physical condition was indeed stable, then returned to the living room. Under the expectant and anxious gazes of Lin Feng's parents, she spoke carefully.

"Uncle, Auntie, please don't worry too much. Although this situation with Lin Feng is uncommon, it is not the worst-case scenario in the Nightmare World."

She tried her best to explain in simple, easy-to-understand language: "System teleportation has randomness. Lin Feng was likely teleported directly to a wilderness area far away from Daxia's existing territories. There is no'signal' from the National Fortune Cauldron there, so he is temporarily unable to cut his consciousness back to Blue Star."

Seeing the faces of Lin Feng's parents go pale, she quickly added: "But this doesn't mean something happened to him! Look, his body is in good condition, which means his avatar in the Nightmare World is healthy and is working hard to survive and find a way out."

"The Nightmare World is vast, and many areas are not marked on our maps. Lin Feng might be exploring some valley, forest, or ruins, searching for resources to improve himself. As long as he is cautious enough and his luck isn't particularly bad, there is a great chance that he will survive and find a way out."

"Once he finds even a small village recognized by the National Fortune Cauldron, or establishes a territory himself, he will be able to return immediately."

When Su Yurou said this, her tone carried a hint of yearning and complexity that even she hadn't noticed. Establishing a territory herself... that was a dream out of reach for so many Awakened.

Her words were clear, her tone gentle and firm, and she carried a composure that surpassed ➤ NоvеⅠight ➤ (Read more on our source) her age, which greatly comforted the anxious hearts of Lin Feng's parents.

"Really? Classmate Su, hearing you say that... our hearts can finally settle a bit."

Wang Xiulan wiped the corners of her eyes and held Su Yurou's hand. "Thank you, thank you so much for making a special trip."

"Auntie, please don't be so polite. Lin Feng and I are classmates; helping each other is only right," Su Yurou said with a smile.

Lin Jianguo also thanked her repeatedly and enthusiastically insisted that Su Yurou stay for lunch.

Su Yurou couldn't refuse, and since it was indeed lunchtime, she stayed.

Lunch was a simple home-cooked meal. Wang Xiulan had great cooking skills, and despite being heavy-hearted, she tried her best to prepare a few of her signature dishes.

At the dining table, Lin Feng's parents kept putting food in Su Yurou's bowl, asking about her well-being, asking about her situation after awakening, and whether she was used to the Nightmare World.

Su Yurou chose what she could say, briefly mentioning the grandeur and "bustle" of Zhenyue City, while omitting the predicament and suppression she faced. She spoke softly and behaved appropriately.

After the meal, Su Yurou offered to help clear the dishes, but was firmly stopped by Wang Xiulan.

"Classmate Su, thank you so much for today. If you have time in the future, come over for dinner often! Auntie isn't good at much, but I can cook!"

"Auntie, you are too modest. Your cooking is exceptionally delicious; it has the taste of home," Su Yurou said sincerely.

In her memory, her mother had passed away very early, and her father was busy with territory management and battles in the Nightmare World; she hadn't eaten such warm, home-cooked food in a long time.

"Good, good, then you must come often!" Wang Xiulan's smile became much more genuine.

Seeing Su Yurou to the door, Lin Jianguo also thanked her solemnly: "Classmate Su, thank you so much for today."

"Uncle, you are too polite. It's only right for classmates to help each other out," Su Yurou said goodbye with a smile.

Walking out of the residential building, the afternoon sun spilled warmly onto her.

Su Yurou looked back at that ordinary window; the frustration and powerlessness she had accumulated in Zhenyue City seemed to be diluted.

Here was the most real fireworks of human life, the most simple concern and expectation.

She shook her head. She hailed a driverless hover-taxi and gave her home address.

The car slid silently into the traffic. Su Yurou leaned back in her seat and closed her eyes.

Recalling Lin Feng's calm "sleeping face," as well as the simple care that shone through his parents' worry, she felt inexplicably touched.

Zhenyue City in the Nightmare World was prosperous yet oppressive, with a rigid hierarchy.

Rongcheng on Blue Star was ordinary yet warm, filled with concern.