What’s wrong with the dream world!

In fact, what Yu Xiu De was doing now was the thing that he had not yet completed after being interrupted by Zhu Qin in the early morning.

After falling asleep for the second time and reorganizing his thoughts, Yu Xiu De regretted that he should not have given up urging Zhu Ya Jing to wake up because of a momentary impulse.

Recalling the dream and thinking about it, when the rare emotion faded away and rational thinking regained the upper hand, Yu Xiu De decided to help Zhu Ya Jing awaken further and master her abilities.

If you let an immature person who is unable to control his or her own abilities live next door to you, you may be affected by the other person's loss of control one day and your sleep may be disturbed.

……

"Goo~"

The cramps of an empty stomach were heard.

Yu Xiu De placed the fried dough sticks and soy milk in front of Zhu Qin, whose face flushed red, even though they were all fake.

Zhuqin hesitated for a moment, but decided to accept Yu Xiude's kindness, but did not start eating immediately.

She looked at her daughter lying on the table next to her with a worried look on her face. Having already witnessed the power of "Real Dreams" and some of the power of "Nightmare", she could certainly understand that her daughter should be dragged into the dream to practice her abilities - of course, she didn't know that she was also in a dream.

But Zhuqin still couldn't help but worry.

Yu Xiu De saw Zhu Qin's worry.

But [Nightmare] didn't understand Zhuqin's worries.

Because he was slightly touched by Zhuqin's behavior of protecting his daughter yesterday, he had a short dream with Zhuqin as the prototype while he was having a reminiscence dream last night, trying to understand this feeling more deeply... but failed.

After seeing the various little monsters with special skills in the research institute, and meeting the ambitious "pure natural and pollution-free" young body as soon as he went out, [Nightmare], who has always paid attention to his own mental state, will not deliberately erase his memories in dreams except for dreams about the previous life which are to anchor his most fundamental mental state.

He will learn and experience skills with his memory, but if he cannot bring in some things, he will not be able to understand them.

However, Yu Xiu De, who had extensive experience and emotional intelligence, did not dwell too deeply on this emotion. After all, everyone had a different personality, and not everyone's emotions were exactly the same. Specific cases in the same social relationship could not be easily generalized.

Perhaps, if he gave up some principles and tried to dream of becoming Zhuqin himself, he would be able to understand this feeling...

Yu Xiu De, who usually lacks motivation, decides to use a simpler and safer method. Travelers who have lived two lives are generally curious about some strange social issues.

"I want to ask you some questions, Ms. Zhuqin."

Yu Xiu De spoke in a calm tone.

"I understand why you interrupted me. It was because of your love for your daughter. You didn't want her to endure the mental pressure of killing her father... Although I think there's no need to be overly concerned with ethics when they can't protect us, at least your love for your daughter is genuine."

"But you are truly a wonderful exception, Ms. Zhuqin."

Yu Xiu De leaned back slightly, a hint of reminiscence appearing on his calm face.

"I may not have seen enough in real life, but I have come into contact with many people with natural destiny, and I have also seen many examples of their family relationships during their childhood."

"Of course, I know that newspapers and news reports often feature parents patiently nurturing the growth of those with the natural personality, but these are merely examples and role models set by the Federation itself... Aside from television and cell phones, I have no other means of communication that can expose me to such role models."

Gurgle~ Zhuqin's stomach rumbled again.

"If you're hungry, you can eat. I don't mind."

Yu Xiude did not modify the parameters of the dream, but made it as real as possible to create an atmosphere that facilitates communication.

Zhu Qin, who had been quietly observing Yu Xiu De's facial expression, seemed to be infected by Yu Xiu De's calm face and calm figure. She stopped making a fuss and instead plucked up her courage to pick up the soy milk and fried dough sticks on the table.

While eating to stave off hunger, she listened attentively.

"I've met some people with the natural personality who were separated from their parents when they were young. Some of them were loved by their parents but were deceived by others. Some were abandoned by their parents who were afraid of them. Some..."

Yu Xiude paused, and his tone was so strange that even Zhuqin could sense that something was amiss.

"...Others are directly granted the gift of childbirth by their biological mothers."

Although Zhuqin felt strange about Yu Xiude's words, she did not delve into it further but continued to listen obediently.

Her fear of Yu Xiu De came from the fact that she was unfamiliar with him. Unlike Zhu Yajing, whom she had known for two years, she had only met Yu Xiu De for three days because she went out early and came back late. Her previous impression of this mysterious neighbor mostly came from the oral accounts of Zhu Yajing and Zhu Yueyu... But not long after meeting the real person, the neighbor's personality in Zhu Qin's mind collapsed.

Zhu Yajing said that he was gentle and kind, Zhu Yueyu said that he was calm and ordinary... It cannot be said that they are completely inconsistent, but in the eyes of Zhu Qin who remembers the confrontation between the [Priest] and the [Nightmare] in the "Real Dream" and in Liu Liangrui's dream, it can only be said that they are irrelevant.

But now Zhuqin also understands that she, Zhu Yueyu and Zhu Yajing are just seeing the whole picture through a tube.

Talking is also a way to enhance understanding. At the very least, I can no longer believe what Zhu Yajing and Zhu Yueyu said before, nor can I scare myself because of my prejudices...

Zhuqin took a deep breath, restrained herself, and did not ask any questions rashly.

Yu Xiude also casually skipped over this example and continued:

"I've also encountered cases where people didn't separate from their ordinary parents. Some weren't strong enough, and their limited-minded mothers suppressed them with medication; others were too strong... too... outstanding."

Apparently aware that words that might be detrimental to a certain important figure shouldn't be said, and unwilling to discuss the latter, Yu Xiude concluded:

"In short, in my opinion, having a child with a natural destiny is not necessarily a gift from God for parents, but can also be a curse. Whether they abandon or accept someone, it is understandable in my opinion."

"So, Ms. Zhuqin, I'm very curious, how do you view your daughter now?"

"Do you feel that... after becoming a [Curse Master], Zhu Yajing is no longer your daughter?"

The Silence of the Lambs: Chapter 150 Harvest

This was a warning in advance, to prevent Zhu Yajing from losing control of her own power due to changes in the external environment, such as family social relationships, even though she had already learned how to control her own power.

Home, although Yu Xiu De himself did not think this was important, he would not ignore this point because of his personal prejudice. Zhu Ya Jing should care about her mother and sister very much.

Similarly, this question also comes from Nightmare's genuine curiosity.

He didn't care whether Zhuqin answered yes or no, because he had already thought of both answers before getting up today.

Zhuqin, who had already finished her soy milk and fried dough sticks, sighed deeply, looking melancholy.

It can be seen from her face that she has not actually adapted to her daughter's changed identity.

Although the owner of this fate is a superior person, and usually has the effect of bringing prosperity to the whole family within the Federation, as Yu Xiu De said, no ordinary parents can easily accept the birth of a person with this fate.

Having relatives with this birth chart is not necessarily lucky, but may also bring bad luck.

As for Zhuqin, taking her life so far as an example, the owner of this fate has only brought her misfortune.

Yu Xiu De also knew this, so he was more inclined to the latter.

"You don't have to lie to me, Ms. Zhuqin. It doesn't make any sense and it won't do any good to you or her."

Yu Xiu De, who had just secretly tried to answer subconsciously in his dreams but ultimately failed, did not want to get a false answer.

[Nightmare] is the owner of the fate of the "Dream" realm, after all, it is not the "Mind" realm. It is actually difficult for him at the moment to interpret this answer, which is inevitably mixed with many complex emotions, through the confused state in the dream... It is similar to Liu Liangrui using "destruction" to achieve the effect of controlling those "weapons" in the "Power" realm. It is equally difficult and inefficient.

The truth in "Nightmare" only works on simple and concise questions and answers that do not cause strong emotional reactions.

Yu Xiude continued to comfort her, and faced with Zhuqin who seemed still hesitant to speak, he couldn't help but put on a gentle and persuasive tone:

"You don't have to worry about your daughter hearing you. Although she looks like she's lying next to you, her consciousness isn't here. She's in her own dream. This is your dream."

"As for me... although I am a person with destiny, I can actually understand why ordinary people would resist."

"After all, people with a natural instinct can easily become trouble themselves."

Although Yu Xiu De's tone remained unchanged, Zhu Qin felt that his words were like an undercurrent in the deep ocean, stubborn and unchangeable, and were pulling her in the direction he wanted.

"You raised two daughters on your own, despite financial difficulties, and provided them with a complete, specialized education for the deaf and mute. As a mother, you are undoubtedly beyond reproach."

"You have fulfilled your responsibilities and obligations as a mother, and besides being her mother, you are also yourself."

"She's already an adult, isn't she? And you don't even have to worry about whether her future life will be bad. Because she has a destiny, the Federation will give her many preferential treatments..."

Yu Xiu De didn't want to get a false answer, but thinking has inertia, and the real answer can be changed... because the human heart is always changeable.

Fortunately, perhaps Zhuqin was on the edge of the vortex, so the force was not obvious enough, at least it could not distort Zhuqin's will, but instead washed away her hesitation and weakness.

"But she is still my daughter, sir."

Zhuqin's voice became firm after hearing Yu Xiude's words of persuasion.

"But she is still herself, ma'am. She is still a natural Curse Master...although her development is a little slow."

However, Yu Xiu De's voice did not fluctuate because of Zhu Qin's answer and remained calm.

"She was not only deaf and dumb, but also disabled in terms of destiny. She is not a person with acquired destiny. Her instincts will naturally sprout and grow after she regains her abilities."

"And [Curse Master] is undoubtedly a negative trait. You might doubt that man's words and character, but there's no need to question the intentions of a Federation commander... This fate will definitely change your daughter, making her no longer the one you knew, just like a person is transformed by the knowledge they gain through reading."

"Are you sure that, deep down in your heart, you can still regard her as your daughter?"

Yu Xiu De looked at Zhu Qin without exerting any pressure, but in the special situation, his presence itself was a kind of pressure.

Zhuqin was silent for a moment, then lowered her head and replied in a low voice:

"Sorry, sir."

"Perhaps I'm too foolish, perhaps because I don't understand the fate holders as deeply as you do, or perhaps it's just my own personal problem... In short, I've never thought about this question, nor do I think it's necessary to explore it."

"As you said, maybe she will change, maybe she will become a stranger, maybe... she will become very bad."

"But she is my daughter after all."

Having said this, Zhuqin paused and added:

"Of course, it may be because she and I have lived together for many years and raised her, so she is not a stranger to me."

"If the awakening of destiny is truly, as you say, an instinct inherent in those of you who are born great, then I'd prefer to think of this instinct as similar to puberty, the inevitable changes that come with growing up. Although I've always remembered her as being well-behaved and sensible, puberty can be postponed... Ha, ha."

Zhuqin reluctantly raised her head, met Yu Xiude's calm gaze, forced herself to smile awkwardly, and put on another layer of armor, saying:

"Of course, this may be my wishful thinking."

"..."

Faced with such an impeccable and strict disclaimer, Yu Xiude remained silent, neither agreeing nor disagreeing.

After all, Zhu Yajing's case is too special.

Although he may not be familiar with the common sense circulated among some fate owners and lacks channels to learn about them, his experience in the research institute at least allows him to know about the fate owners of his childhood and some related knowledge.

Even if people with acquired destiny have destiny, they will not have instincts. At best, they will understand that they will become stronger if they do something, and then they will study hard to do it just like learning knowledge.

Those who possess innate destiny have instincts since birth. For them, developing destiny is both an exercise and learning to improve themselves, but it is also an instinct, and instinct may even come first.

But Zhu Yajing was different. Although she was born with a natural life form with instincts, her instincts were suppressed due to Liu Liangrui's interference. She grew up as an ordinary person...

As for whether there would be any problems with adult awakening, Yu Xiu De actually didn't have an accurate answer in his mind.

"In that case, I wish you good luck."

Yu Xiude just nodded calmly.

Just as the conversation ended, as if by coincidence, Zhu Yajing, who was lying next to Zhu Qin, woke up, raised her head from the table, her face expressionless.

Her face was unnaturally pale, and her eyes revealed fear, confusion, resentment, and confusion. At the same time, when she saw the person in front of her clearly, she spoke fluently and instinctively:

"Let the disease follow you like a shadow, eroding your body. Let weakness and pain become your constant companions, leaving you sleepless nights and tormented days, until your life fades away in torture."

At this time, Zhu Yajing seemed to have recovered her throat, and had mastered the ability to speak. She even knew how to instinctively use complete words to amplify the power of the curse.

And the reason why she attacked Yu Xiu De was very simple.

She has awakened subjectively too many times, but is still trapped in the nightmare that "Liu Liangrui might still be alive", making it impossible for her to confirm whether Yu Xiu De, who has a calm expression in this dream, will instantly turn into Liu Liangrui and show her a malicious smile, just like in other dreams when she wakes up.

A pitch-black, mist-like skull instantly condensed from behind Zhu Yajing, opened its mouth, and quickly bit Yu Xiude.

Upon seeing this, Yu Xiu De did not dodge or evade, his face remained calm, and he did not block the power of the [Curser] in his dream.

He felt every organ in his body weakening, just like he had experienced in his dream as a centenarian, with his body weak and his mind scattered. Weakness filled his bones and pain wrapped around every muscle.

But this feeling was short-lived, like an illusion. Before he could activate his ability, he recovered naturally in the dream. Apart from feeling a little tired, similar to after a day of work, there was nothing else.

"As expected, in the dream, my resistance to her abilities increased."

"I just don't know what it will do to other people's curses, or if this resistance can't be applied to other language domain abilities."

[Nightmare] discovered that if the owners of destiny in other realms were dragged into a dream, their abilities would not be restricted, allowing them to use them at will, as if their destiny could be incorporated into the material of the dream.

There seems to be a solution to the limitation of not being able to dream about the owner of this fate.

The specific manifestation is just like what happened just now. In the dream, even though Zhu Yajing used her ability, Yu Xiu De did not change his physical condition to that of an ordinary person, but the effect was not good.

In dreams, Yu Xiu De's resistance to corresponding abilities involving dream materials increases.

Although this may seem useless, after all, in the dream world, which is the home turf of [Nightmare], most people with this fate may not be able to use their own abilities. Even if they can struggle against the nightmare's shielding to a limited extent, they can be easily crushed by the strength of [Nightmare] in the dream world.

But it’s different when paired with the ability of “Dream Man”.

"Dream Man" allows Yu Xiu De to have a certain resistance to the damage caused by the corresponding dream materials in reality.