"But..." Li Lingling observed, "there's no corresponding skin lesion on that old lady's neck..."
Nan Zhubin nodded, "That's why it's a resonance with 'Dragon Rope Strangulation' symptoms, an initial somatization sign of a psychogenic reaction. Anxiety and fear are beginning to be expressed by the body."
Nan Zhubin summarized, "Her belief hasn't taken deep root yet but there's already a hint. It's a group clearly suggested by [Group Hysteria] showing 'initial infection.'
Li Lingling nodded, half-understanding.
...
Teacher Nan and Li Lingling's interaction grew more animated, even starting to discuss quietly, which seemed a bit urgent.
Unable to resist, she took a few more steps forward.
...
Nan Zhubin's attention shifted again.
"Further down—look over there."
This time, Nan Zhubin indicated with a tilt of his head towards a tall and thin man closer to the core circle, his complexion pale with heavy black circles around his eyes.
