Little Gui's live stream.
The screen currently displayed the interface of the Ghostly Grove website.
Of course.
It was a simplified version.
The background had turned into a dark theme, with little ghosts occasionally popping up.
It had a somewhat darkly humorous feel.
In the game, Little Gui said, "The Ten-Lords Commission needs to remain secretive, but I don't. I've been tasked with aggressively growing my fanbase."
Huohuo chimed in, "That's right. Once the fan count increases, we can take on more supernatural investigation assignments."
"Since I just registered, I don't have many fans yet. Based on my experience on other platforms, once the fanbase grows, many people will come forward with information about various supernatural events."
The in-game version of herself grew more excited as she spoke.
"My view is that operating in secrecy and exposing the supernatural aren't mutually exclusive. In fact, they're the same thing."
"Hide the victims' names, but leave behind our heroic deeds of subduing ghosts. Capture some intense battle scenes, and pair them with a thrilling title..."
"Like something along the lines of 'Guinaifen's Ghost Hunt: A Cloud Knight Beauty Encounters a Ghost on a Night Road, and in Just Three Seconds, She Makes the Demon Regret It.'"
"We can turn the Heliobus capture missions into eye-catching entertainment videos. People will be half-convinced, half-skeptical about such events, and the panic will instantly dissipate!"
Seeing her in-game self so eloquent.
Guinaifen almost wanted to cheer for herself!
What a genius idea!
Joining this ghost-hunting team was the wisest decision ever!
After confirming Little Gui's strategy.
The investigation into the first supernatural incident quickly began.
[Not for the Faint of Heart! I Ran Into a Ghost in Aurum Alley!]
Guinaifen started reading this post.
[Let me tell you about my real experience chasing after Lady Bailu when she ran away. I chased her into an empty alley and foolishly asked, 'What are you doing here?' Then she pointed at the empty alley and said there was someone there. I heard a child's laughter, sometimes near, sometimes far, and it was really eerie. Then, Lady Bailu beside me suddenly disappeared, and all I could hear was multiple Lady Bailus inviting me to play hide-and-seek... At that moment, I bolted. Can anyone explain this?]
After reading it.
Guinaifen couldn't help but laugh and cry at the same time.
"Wait..."
"Isn't this just a side quest in the game..."
"Why does it sound so convincing?"
"Like it actually happened?"
For a moment, Guinaifen was a bit confused.
Was she playing a game or browsing a forum?
But this post was quite interesting.
If this happened in real life, Guinaifen would definitely hesitate.
But this is a game...
She's playing as the Galaxy Batting Hero!
No matter what kind of monster or demon comes my way, I'll just swing my bat at it!
...
Alchemy Commission.
Jing Yuan, Dan Heng, Jingliu, and Blade sat on one side.
On the other side sat Bailu.
The chair was designed for adults, and she wasn't tall enough yet.
So her two short legs dangled in the air.
She instinctively wanted to swing them.
But upon seeing the four people in front of her, Bailu forced herself to appear mature and composed.
"That's how it is. I was just out for a stroll when the Preceptors also saw the storyline of Honkai: Star Rail."
"They found out about Dan Heng's existence and even sent assassins to attack me!"
"Luckily, that extraordinary young man came to my rescue, or else my little life would've…"
Bailu vividly recounted her recent experience.
Hearing that the Preceptors had gone all out to assassinate Bailu, Jingliu's hand trembled slightly.
An uncontrollable surge of killing intent erupted.
Bailu was startled.
"Whoa!"
"Big sister, please don't get so worked up!"
"Those assassins all failed in the end, none of them survived!"
Jingliu also realized that she had been a bit out of sorts.
She quickly composed herself.
And explained, "Sorry, I was just a bit anxious when I heard that those people were causing trouble for Miss Bailu."
Bailu rubbed her chin.
She stared at Jingliu and remarked, "You're actually quite nice, huh."
"Even though it's our first meeting, you care about me so much?"
At this moment, Blade suddenly spoke up, "Bailu... is there anything you want to do right now?"
Dan Heng's heart stirred slightly.
A trace of surprise flashed in his eyes.
Even Blade's attitude seemed to have softened when facing Bailu?
At this moment.
It was as if he was no longer the crazed and relentless Stellaron Hunter.
But rather a kind, albeit awkward, uncle from the neighborhood?
Not just Jingliu.
Even Blade...
Why were they both so friendly when facing Bailu?
Moreover.
It seemed like they even carried a sense of guilt, as if they wanted to make amends?
Dan Heng recalled the question Blade had asked him before—"That little girl named Bailu, where exactly did she come from..."
During his Companion Mission.
He and Bailu had worked together to restore the seal of the Ambrosial Arbor.
At that moment.
Bailu had said something.
"Hmm... it felt like a tide washing over my mind, as if I had become incredibly huge, and the entire Scalegorge Waterscape was responding to my voice, resonating with me."
All these peculiarities added up.
An answer was already on the verge of being revealed.
Back then.
Dan Feng had used the Dragon Transformation Technique in an attempt to bring someone back to life and alter their form.
And the person he wanted to bring back to life...
Was none other than Baiheng, one of the High-Cloud Quintet.
But in the end, he failed, creating a mindless, monstrous dragon that wreaked havoc in the Scalegorge Waterscape, nearly destroying it.
Although the monstrous dragon was eventually slain.
It didn't completely die.
The Vidyadhara are capable of reincarnation.
Thus.
That monstrous dragon also underwent reincarnation.
Becoming a new member of the Vidyadhara.
While also inheriting a portion of the dragon's power.
And she is the Bailu of today!
Once he realized this.
Dan Heng suddenly understood!
And was also a bit shocked!
His mouth couldn't help but open slightly.
From this perspective.
Jingliu and Blade must have regarded Bailu as Baiheng's reincarnation.
That's why they were so friendly and gentle with her!
Even subconsciously feeling a sense of guilt toward her.
However.
As the reincarnation of Dan Feng, Dan Heng naturally didn't want them to continue seeing Bailu as Baiheng.
She is a completely new soul.
She may have a deep connection to Baiheng, but she is not Baiheng.
Bailu is Bailu!
With her own unique qualities.
Though young, she is quite perceptive.
Dan Heng had already sensed this during the mission [The Dragon Returns Home].
"What I want to do most right now...?"
When Bailu heard Blade's question, though she found it a bit strange, she still thought about it seriously.
"Hmm... what I want most right now is to see the content of the game 'Honkai: Star Rail'!"
"There's a streamer named Little Gui who's really popular, right?"
"Let's watch her livestream together!"
"Alright."
Jingliu agreed immediately.
She glanced at Jing Yuan.
Jing Yuan quickly adjusted the Jade Abacus and opened Little Gui's livestream.
The three of them seemed to treat Bailu as the group's darling.
But Bailu herself didn't realize this.
She just thought these uncles and aunts were being particularly polite to her.
Without overthinking it for the moment.
After being on edge while playing outside, now I can finally watch this game openly!
Just as I opened the live stream.
I heard a voice saying, "Look over there, two people are wearing the Alchemy Commission uniforms, probably here for the Dragon Maiden..."
"Yes, with the Dragon Maiden disappearing out of thin air, they must be at their wits' end. However, when we gather information, it's best not to reveal our identities or mention the Heliobus possession... it might cause panic..."
Bailu was immediately startled.
Then she complained indignantly, "What's going on!"
"Why are there people trying to catch me in the game's storyline too!"
"Is it really not allowed to go out and have some fun?"
"Can't I stay out a little longer?!"