"Xu Lang, what's wrong with you?!"

Cao Yaxuan and the others' expressions changed.

Xu Lang steadied his mind, trying to clear the information about the Demon Box Tale from his thoughts, only to find that the more he tried not to think about it, the more he ended up thinking about it.

"I'm fine, just cursed, that's all," Xu Lang said, waving his hand.

"Oh, is that all? Then let me heal you," Sherry said, relieved.

"Alright, give it a try," Xu Lang nodded.

Cao Yaxuan and the others didn't feel any lighter, because they sensed Xu Lang might have really run into trouble, otherwise he wouldn't be so flustered.

Sherry used several healing skills in succession, then asked expectantly, "How is it? Feeling any better?"

Xu Lang turned his back, quickly bought a mirror from the Trading Network, and the moment he opened his eyes, he was shocked to find that the phantom shadow was still there!

Cao Yaxuan and the others wanted to look, but Xu Lang said in a low voice:

"The curse hasn't been lifted yet, don't come near me for now!"

"This curse came from a Tale, it's a bit special!"

"Its projection is in my eyes, don't look into my eyes!"

Upon hearing this, the women's expressions turned grave.

"Is the situation serious?" Xu Ruyan asked.

Xu Lang replied, "It should be manageable!"

Just then, Sherry scratched her head, frowned, and said, "I feel strange, my body is a bit uncomfortable... like I'm being watched!"

As she spoke, she looked around but couldn't find anyone spying on her.

Because the thing spying on her was right in her own eyes!

Cao Yaxuan, Wang Yazhi, and Xu Ruyan's pupils contracted; they all saw the phantom shadow in Sherry's eyes.

Xu Ruyan immediately covered Xu Xiaomeng's eyes.

Wang Yazhi and Cao Yaxuan reacted quickly too, hurriedly closing their eyes, but it was already too late—the concept of the Demon Box Tale was already in their minds!

...

"Hahaha..." In the Grave Pasture, Song Fei, hearing about the trouble Xu Lang encountered, couldn't help but laugh twice, then quickly shut his mouth, cold sweat dripping as he said, "Sorry, Herd Lord, I didn't mean to."

"Tell me the solution," Xu Lang said coldly. 𝘧𝑟𝑒𝑒𝘸𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝓁.𝘤𝘰𝓂

The infection speed of the Demon Box Tale was shockingly fast. He had already become the source of infection, and Sherry and the other four women had become secondary sources. The Limit Break Trial was temporarily put on hold.

If they didn't deal with the Demon Box Tale trouble now, they couldn't even leave the room; otherwise, the Demon Box Tale would instantly infect all players.

Xu Lang had exhausted all his methods but still couldn't completely eliminate the influence of the Demon Box Tale, as if it were an event existing in another dimension.

Song Fei lowered his head and said:

"There is no solution. Once you're targeted by a Tale, facing the Tale is inevitable sooner or later. This is a recognized rule in the Taleblade Building!"

"Before the Tale erupts, you need to prepare methods to deal with it."

"The Tale infecting you has such strong infection ability; it's at least a King-level Tale. If left unchecked, the entire dormitory building will be devoured."

"What can be determined now is that its infection method is limited to images. Whether it will upgrade later is unknown. Could you tell me the origin of this Tale? It would help my analysis."

To prevent the Herd Spirits from being infected, Xu Lang was talking to Song Fei alone this time.

Honestly, Song Fei really didn't know how Xu Lang got the "Demon Box Tale." It was too bizarre. Could this be a trap set by the Taleblade Building for the Mad King Building?

Song Fei didn't know the exact situation, but he really couldn't suppress the corner of his mouth.

Of course, Xu Lang wouldn't tell Song Fei the details, only asking, "What methods are there to suppress a Tale's eruption?"

Song Fei replied:

"First, suppress it with another Tale."

"Second, avoid behaviors that rapidly increase the infection progress, though it's very difficult. Your Tale starts with images, then infects memories through images. Unless you can erase memories, the Tale's progress will only increase. It's like entropy increase... Moreover, some Tales will appear in your mind at an unexpected moment even if you forget them, just like how people eat—it's instinct, uncontrollable. Based on my experience, the Tale on you should be this type."

"Third, enter the Tale World, face the Tale directly, and subdue it!"

Xu Lang frowned. "For the second method, aren't there any effective supernatural items?"

"There are in the Taleblade Building, and they are very precious. You probably can't get them for now," Song Fei replied.

Xu Lang condensed a mirror and stared at his reflection inside.

[ Demon Box Tale · Curse: The host has been infected by the Demon Box Tale. When the infection progress reaches 100%, you will be forcibly entered into the Tale World. Current infection progress: 1%. Infection progress will increase over time. ]

It was 5% before.

Lying on the Nightmare Bed, the Tale infection would recede, but it couldn't be completely cleared.

"Tell me about your experience subduing Tales," Xu Lang took a deep breath, already having made a decision in his heart.

Song Fei began to recount.

Finally, he took a deep breath, a hint of barely suppressed anticipation in his tone. "I suggest you become a Taleblade Building player. With your identity as a Mad King Building player, trying to subdue a Tale is far, far too difficult!"

Before Xu Lang could reply, he continued.

"We Taleblade Building players have a set of gestures for communication. You can send a message to my former Floor Leader!"

"Have him exchange for a Haunted House Invitation at the 'Haunted House,' prepare a Dormitory Key, and then have a Taleblade Building player intentionally lose to you in a duel. After you use the Dormitory Key, you'll become a Taleblade Building player within the Mad King Building."

"Then you use the Haunted House Invitation to enter the Tale Dormitory Building!"

"That way, you'll be a proper Taleblade Building player!"

"Perfect!!!"

After Song Fei finished speaking, he waited anxiously but received no response.

After a long while, he raised his head and found that Xu Lang was already gone.

...

Xu Lang's method for dealing with the Demon Box Tale was very simple.

That is: lie down, lie down, lie down, lie down, lie down, lie down! Lie down until the simulated dreams can subdue the Demon Box Tale, lie down until victory arrives.

Damn it!

A dignified Nightmare Lord can't even handle a mere Tale?!

You yourself are my creation!

Before meeting Song Fei, Xu Lang had already simulated once and suffered a crushing defeat. Now, with the experience Song Fei imparted, his chances of victory had greatly increased.

It wasn't just Xu Lang lying on the bed; Wang Yazhi and the other women were too.

Just lie down and that's it!

"If something happens, don't be afraid. Just lie down, have a dream, and the problem will be solved."

If one dream isn't enough, then have a few more. The problem will eventually be resolved one day.