I'm trapped in a block

Chapter 1236 Burning

There are many unexpected dangers in the abyss, and the reasons for the destruction of each world are different. In the course of the struggle, Lu Qi gradually became familiar with these dangers. However, there is one danger that even he, with his rich experience, cannot avoid.

Time—an invisible danger—overrides all things with a lifespan, eroding their existence.

……

"Cough cough cough."

Lu Zhu started coughing again, as was his habit.

This is his old problem. Perhaps it's due to overwork, his single-minded focus on the mission of saving the world, or perhaps it's because he can never find the unique path, and resentment has built up into an illness.

"Are you alright?" Martin asked from the side. This messenger of the dream was unaffected by time and still looked the same as before.

"It's nothing, cough cough cough."

Lu cleared his throat.

"Sometimes I really envy you; you're still so healthy."

“I can also turn you into someone like me,” Martin said calmly. “I can give you a blood transfusion.”

"No need. I want to preserve the purity of humanity. Anyone who accepts the power of the abyss will inevitably pay the price."

During his journey through the world, Lu Qi encountered many opportunities to gain power, but he chose to give them up without hesitation.

Gains and losses go hand in hand; this is a lesson he learned in his battles with the Abyss. Moreover, after witnessing the destruction of so many worlds, he now regards the Abyss as his lifelong enemy, and he is unwilling to accept any favors from his foe.

"You know, I hate the abyss."

“Using the power of the abyss is not the same as accepting the abyss,” Martin earnestly advised.

But Lu Zhu still stubbornly chose to refuse.

“We can go to a more technologically advanced world. I believe that human technology can also heal my body. We don’t necessarily have to rely on the power of the abyss.”

Even so, whenever he arrives in a new world, Lu Youqi always throws himself into the battle against the abyss, tirelessly trying to understand the world and find unique things. He is like a never-ending "savior machine," burning himself out with all his might.

Routing is becoming increasingly obsessive, but also increasingly pure.

If he was a "confused youth" when he first entered the abyss, then after reaching the bottom of the abyss, that "confused youth" died. He knew perfectly well what he should do and was absolutely clear about his purpose.

After the new journey began, he began to desperately squeeze out his potential and try his best to make full use of all his "roles", whether in the battle against the abyss or on the journey to find uniqueness.

Even as his body began to break down, his will only grew stronger, and the flame burning in his eyes seemed capable of igniting everything.

That was the flame of hope from Mo Ling, which burned into a raging inferno using his body as fuel.

"Let's go to the next world."

"Then promise me that when we get to the next world, you'll go see a doctor first."

"Okay." Lu Youqi nodded, his face already somewhat pale, and the dark circles under his eyes under his glasses were completely undeniable.

After receiving the promise, Martin grabbed Lu Zhi's hand and entered the dream again.

They were already used to this kind of shuttling.

Martin skillfully used the energy of dreams to find the gaps in the world.

Individuals in parallel worlds often become connected through dreams. Some people dream of themselves in another world, while others dream of events happening on another timeline. They are vaguely immersed in these psychedelic dreams, experiencing what "might" happen, and then forget everything after waking up.

This is the power of dreams; connecting the world is effortless.

Martin used these chance dreams to take himself and his route to other worlds.

These "gaps" have always existed; he just needs to expend effort to find them.

They transcended bewildered souls, traversed anxious thoughts, and, through the dreams of those connected, leaped into another kind of "possibility," following the trajectory guided by colored pixels, and returned to reality.

As soon as he returned to reality, Lu Youqi started coughing violently again.

Martin quickly patted him on the back and brought him some water.

Traveling between worlds is a physically demanding activity, and both of them knew this, but they tacitly chose not to discuss it.

Martin knew that even if he spoke up, Lu Youqi wouldn't care.

Lu Qi also knew that if he brought up the matter himself, it would only put Martin under psychological pressure.

The two had developed a good understanding of each other during their journey. "I'll go and get to know this world first, and see how far the abyss has gone..." Lu Qi said to Martin as soon as he recovered.

"Wait, you promised me you'd go see a doctor first."

Martin himself was a medical student. Although he went astray later, his medical knowledge was not wasted. He could see that Lu Youqi's physical condition was already very bad.

"Okay, I'll listen to you." Although Lu Youqi was stubborn, he wasn't obstinate when it came to these small things.

They arrived at the hospital in this world and began examining Lu Qi's body.

"How long have you been coughing?" the doctor asked seriously, looking at Lu Qi.

"It's been a long time..."

"What's the specific timeframe? A week? A month? Or longer?"

"I don't remember, I've been busy," Lu Youqi replied guiltily.

"Why don't you take care of your health at all? Is your cough getting worse?"

"I think so, it didn't seem to happen this frequently before."

"Any other symptoms? Chest pain, difficulty breathing...?"

"Yes, sometimes there's blood in my phlegm..."

As the doctor listened to Lu Qi's description, his expression grew increasingly grave.

He took out his stethoscope and listened, his brows furrowing instantly.

"Go and film a video."

"it is good."

……

At the hospital entrance, Lu Qi wrapped his coat tighter and looked ahead.

He already knows the result from the doctor.

"Let's go, let's get down to business. We should start understanding this world."

Martin didn't respond to his question, but just looked at him and asked, "You really won't get treatment?"

"If we don't treat it, this world can't cure it. Let's find a world that can cure it then. Our time is very precious."

“No.” Martin shook his head: “It’s your time that’s valuable.”

"Everyone's time is precious, and there are still many people in this world."

"You have to take care of yourself first..."

"Yes, I would suggest finding a more technologically advanced world. This world can't cure me; it would only be a waste of time."

"I understand... How about you let me give you a blood transfusion? It'll cure you instantly."

"Stop talking, let's get down to business." Lu Qi interrupted Martin, still unwilling to accept power that did not belong to humans.

"Look, the people of this world are still waiting for us."

Lu Qi gazed ahead, a spark of hope igniting in his eyes. Although he had just heard despairing news from the doctor, it did not diminish his hopeful outlook on the world.

"Maybe we can save this world... Look, this world hasn't been eroded by the abyss much, and social order is still so normal, just like my original world before it was invaded by the abyss."

"This is the first time I've seen such a hopeful world."

"In your eyes, every world is full of hope," Martin thought to himself, without saying it aloud.

“Let’s go, let’s get to know this world better first.” Lu Youqi looked at Martin.

Faced with those fiery eyes, Martin simply couldn't refuse.

"Okay," he reluctantly managed to squeeze out.

Every time, he was persuaded by that look in his eyes.

That hopeful, eternally burning gaze, that gaze that doesn't care even if it burns itself out, that gaze that wholeheartedly wants to save all of humanity, that gaze that can conquer all confusion...

(End of this chapter)