Shen Nianzu was not too surprised when he heard that. After all, he had expected that the task from the Nightmare would not be so easy and simple.
The risks were high, but the rewards made it all worthwhile. After one became a veteran player, their physique would be enhanced by the Nightmare and they would also be able to enter mid-level Cycle, where they could obtain abundant experience points and props way better than low-level Cycles could provide.
What he was more concerned about right now was Xinxin's condition. Setting aside the unknown threat in the temple, just the mental pollution alone was already fatal, especially to someone as timid as Xinxin. "Try to calm down," he sighed. "The more you stress about it, the more it will affect you."
"But I can't help it…" Xinxin's voice quivered as he buried his face in his hands, his slender frame trembling. "What should I do, Xiao Shen? I'm so scared that I can go crazy…!"
