Jiang Qi's obsession with cleanliness is so severe that he cannot stand being in a dusty room.

Any dirt or grime would make him uncomfortable, so Jiang Qi always kept his living environment clean and tidy.

Jiang Qi spends a lot of time cleaning and tidying up the room; his pursuit of cleanliness is almost obsessive.

After thoroughly cleaning the room, Jiang Qi felt extremely exhausted.

I just came out of a nightmare game and haven't had a moment to rest.

His body and mind had reached their limits. Fortunately, Jiang Qi had changed the bedding, which made him feel comfortable and at ease.

The bedding was clean, without any dust or dirt, and Jiang Qi was very satisfied.

So Jiang Qi lay down on the newly changed bedding. Although his body was still trembling slightly, his mind had already relaxed.

Jiang Qi's eyelids grew heavier and heavier until he finally fell into a deep sleep.

Jiang Qi's exhaustion left him no time to think about anything else; he simply immersed himself in this comfortable sleep.

Jiang Qi felt that he could finally rest peacefully in a completely clean environment.

However, he started dreaming again.

Jiang Qi experienced a suffocating fear in his dream, dreaming that his younger brother died in front of him, and he was powerless to do anything about it.

This scene made him feel extremely desperate and helpless.

At first, his younger brother was begging him to lend a helping hand and save his life.

However, as the dream progressed, the younger brother's face began to turn vicious and resentful.

His eyes were filled with dissatisfaction and reproach towards Jiang Qi, as if questioning why Jiang Qi hadn't come to save him.

"Brother, why didn't you save me? Why?!"

His younger brother's words were like a sharp knife, piercing deeply into Jiang Qi's heart.

He wanted to explain, to tell his brother that it wasn't like that, but no matter what, he couldn't get the words out.

This dream filled Jiang Qi with deep fear and self-blame.

He had always hoped to protect his younger brother, but in the crucial moment, he was unable to lend a helping hand.

This sense of powerlessness caused him immense pain and regret.

When Jiang Qi woke up, he found that his forehead was soaked with sweat.

The entire dream was eventually filled with blood, and his younger brother's pleading and resentful eyes became increasingly clear in Jiang Qi's mind, causing him extreme pain.

He was still unable to calm down; that terrible dream still echoed in his mind.

Jiang Qi sighed deeply, his heart filled with pain and self-blame. It seemed that what had happened before had a great impact on him.

Did his brother die because of his negligence?

Although he had woken up from that suffocating dream, Jiang Qi still couldn't shake off the deep fear and helplessness.

Jiang Qi got up and went to the bathroom to take a shower, trying to wash away the emotions that were rising in his heart and were hard to suppress with the cool water.

However, while the temperature of the water made his body feel comfortable, it could not soothe his heart.

The shower took longer than ever before, barely managing to calm my mood.

Sitting on the sofa in his pajamas, Jiang Qi began to space out.

He rubbed his temples, and when he calmed down, he was filled with confusion.

Why would he have such a strange dream? Another of his loved ones in the world has died, but he couldn't save him.

How exactly did my younger brother die? Will he also enter the nightmare game like me after his death?

The mystery surrounding his origins is becoming increasingly perplexing.

Everyone is powerless in the face of the death of a loved one, and he himself was no exception.

After all, his younger brother was truly the closest person he had ever been in his life.

The past cannot be changed, and in the future, Jiang Qi will do his best to protect the people who are important to him and prevent them from being harmed in any way.

Jiang Qi lives at No. 24 Qingshi Lane. The houses here are all sold at low prices, so he had no choice but to choose this place. The second floor means he doesn't have to climb up and down.

The location and price of this house are both very suitable.

At the alley entrance, tiny tentacles, seemingly appearing out of nowhere, were huffing and puffing as they climbed the stairs. Though small in size, they were full of tenacity and perseverance.

What appears to be an easy step for humans to cross is, in the eyes of the tiny tentacles, a towering mountain that is impossible to climb.

It followed the familiar scent, resting after each step before continuing its ascent.

Finally, after a difficult climb, the little tentacle reached the place where the familiar smell was the strongest.

Looking at the tall security door, it was an insurmountable obstacle for this tiny creature, but it did not give up.

It curled itself up, poised to launch. Then, with a catapult-like start, it successfully hooked itself onto the door handle.

Despite its small size, it exhibits astonishing strength and agility.

Jiang Qi immediately became alert upon hearing the noise outside the door.

He knew the sounds were not from humans, and they continued for a while before growing louder.

It was as if if the person inside didn't open the door, it would break in.

Jiang Qi had no choice but to cautiously look out through the peephole, but he didn't see anyone, which was within his expectations.

The sounds coming from the doorknob are real.

Jiang Qi gently pressed down on the doorknob and opened the door.

The door was pushed outwards, and the little tentacle felt a powerful recoil that pushed it away.

At the same time, its small figure flew to the wall and then landed on the ground with a "plop".

The tiny, slender tentacles touched their own bodies, slowly wriggling from the ground until they finally reached Jiang Qi's feet.

Jiang Qi looked down at the bluish-black unidentified object at his feet and couldn't help but feel curious and surprised.

Jiang Qi squatted down and carefully observed the small tentacles.

He reached out, put his thumb and forefinger together, gently pinched it, and looked at it closely.

The little creature's body was soft and elastic, and there was no damage on it.

Its skin has a faint bluish-black color, which looks somewhat eerie.

This tiny creature actually managed to find its way here.

Jiang Qi stared at the little creature. Although it was not cute and even a little strange in appearance, he felt a sense of familiarity for some reason.

It could also be because he resonated with the behavior and characteristics of this little tentacle.

Or perhaps, this little tentacle triggered some of Jiang Qi's memories in some way.

The little tentacle didn't seem to mind Jiang Qi's observation. It didn't struggle or resist, but simply let Jiang Qi hold it quietly.

This little tentacle was surprisingly docile in his presence.

As time went on, the small tentacles did not show any aggression.

Jiang Qi gradually lowered his guard and became somewhat interested in the small creature.

He noticed two small white dots on the little tentacle, which must be its eyes.

Although it is different from human eyes, it is clearly its visual organ.

He gently removed the small tentacle and placed it in his palm.

The little tentacles became excited.

It excitedly shook its "hands" and "feet," and opened its small mouth full of sharp teeth, as if trying to express something.

"Eee-ha-ya-hu-a." (What beautiful humans!)

Jiang Qi moved closer, trying to understand it better.

Listening to the gurgling sounds coming from the little tentacles—not human language—Jiang Qi was unable to understand their meaning.

But Jiang Qi reasonably suspected that the noise he had heard earlier was caused by it.

There were no other strange creatures outside the door besides it.

Jiang Qi gently closed the door. He wanted to know why this little creature had come here and how it had found its way here.

The little tentacle seemed to feel a sense of closeness to Jiang Qi, tightly embracing his slender fingers and refusing to let go.

Jiang Qi was slightly taken aback, and a warm feeling welled up in his heart as he felt the little tentacles hug him tightly.

The human in front of it was not only beautiful, but also smelled wonderful, and had such white fingers; it wanted to nibble on them. The little tentacle thought to itself.

It raised its head and looked at Jiang Qi with its two small white eyes, as if expressing its liking and affection.

Jiang Qi smiled slightly and looked down at the tiny creature.

He gently stroked the small tentacles, feeling their softness and warmth.

This tiny tentacle seemed to come from another world, a world he was not familiar with, a place outside the nightmare game.

Jiang Qi quietly observed it, trying to find some answers.

He decided to place the small tentacle on the table so he could observe it better.

Once separated from Jiang Qi's fingers, the little tentacle couldn't help but panic.

It wanted to escape this cold place and return to Jiang Qi's warm palm.

On the table, the little tentacles began to crawl slowly. Their movements looked a little clumsy, but they were full of vitality.

Jiang Qi reached out and tapped on the table. The small tentacle tried to grab his finger, but the finger was very flexible and always managed to easily avoid its touch.

Like teasing a puppy that's just a month old, Jiang Qi softened in a certain place.

The little tentacles looked kind of ugly-cute in his presence.

Jiang Qi felt somewhat helpless. If this little tentacle hadn't been Lu Zhi, he wouldn't have known how to deal with this tiny creature.

It clearly doesn't belong to this world; after all, it's not his pet, and he can't just release it into the wild.

Moreover, the small tentacles seem to have come from him.

As time passed, Jiang Qi discovered that the small tentacle seemed to be very sensitive to light.

Whenever he turns on the light, the little tentacles quickly hide in the shadows.

He didn't even chase after his fingers anymore.

This gave Jiang Qi an idea. He put the small tentacle into his dark bedroom and then suddenly turned on the light.

Sure enough, the little tentacles immediately hid in the shadows.

Jiang Qi immediately became serious as he stopped teasing the little tentacles.

"Hello, little one," Jiang Qi said softly, his voice full of tenderness.

With a beckoning motion, the little tentacle returned to his hand.

Upon hearing Jiang Qi's words, the little tentacle danced with excitement.

Although, the hands and feet were as thin as lines drawn randomly in a sketchbook.

It held Jiang Qi's fingers tightly, as if responding to his greeting.

Are you Lu Zhi?

The little tentacles seemed pleased that the humans in front of them recognized them, and they waved their "hands" even more joyfully.

Judging from the appearance, this little tentacle is indeed Lu Zhi's clone.

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