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Inside the live stream.
Little Gui was heading towards the corresponding coordinates on the map.
While on the way, she explained, "The recent mysterious disappearance of the Dragon Maiden is likely the work of a Heliobus."
"As the first mission of our ghost-catching team, we naturally have to take it seriously."
"Shangshang, the Trailblazer, Huohuo, and I are all out here, so we'll definitely find the Dragon Maiden!"
Hearing Little Gui's explanation.
Bailu, in front of the screen.
Her big eyes immediately showed a look of curiosity.
"Heliobus?"
"It seems in this storyline, I've been targeted by a Heliobus."
"I've heard of these creatures, they're like ghost fires, they like to possess people and consume their emotions and desires..."
"So it's all true."
Jing Yuan spoke up, "Miss Bailu, from now on I will have the Cloud Knights strictly protect your safety."
"Whether it's the previous assassination attempt or the Heliobus possession... I will do my best to eliminate such dangerous threats."
Upon hearing this.
Bailu wasn't happy, instead, she looked miserable, "No, General!"
"It's already hard enough for me to shake off the medics, if you have the Cloud Knights watching me, I'll really have no freedom left."
"Uh, uh... Dan Heng! In the storyline, we're kind of like-minded friends, right? Hurry up and say something, persuade the General!"
Dan Heng: "..."
I'm really not good at this...
Dan Heng thought for a moment.
Then said, "Jing Yuan, perhaps we shouldn't put too much pressure on Bailu?"
"Why don't we first watch the storyline and see if the Heliobus really poses a threat to Bailu, then make a decision."
"Alright."
Everyone turned their attention back to the live stream.
In an empty alley.
Guinaifen called out, "Miss Bailu! Miss Bailu, where are you?"
Sushang also helped, "Dragon Maiden! Come out and play with us!"
Bailu slightly shook her head.
Do they really think I'm a child?
Do they think I'll respond just because they call out a few times?
How naive!
The next second.
Huohuo looked to the side and said with uncertainty, "Why are there... two Miss Bailus..."
The scene shifted.
On the adjacent street.
Bailu herself actually appeared.
And she said happily, "They're calling us to play together!"
But!
Beside her.
There was another Bailu, exactly the same as herself!
No, no, no!
Bailu couldn't tell which one was the real her anymore!
"Silly, they're lying to you! They're definitely trying to catch you and take you back!" the other Bailu crossed her arms and said sternly.
"Let's play a game instead and not let them catch us!"
The two Bailus exchanged a smile.
"Let's run!!!"
This was the first time she had seen such a plot.
Bailu was completely stunned!
Soon.
Her astonishment turned into sheer delight!
"There are two of me?"
"Can Heliobus really do something like this?"
"This plot… it's so interesting!"
Bailu couldn't help but clap her hands.
She was already immersed in it.
Cheering for herself in the story and her Heliobus companion.
"Run faster!"
"Don't let those Ghost-Hunting Squad members catch us!"
Jing Yuan smiled faintly.
Watching the excited Bailu.
He thought to himself, this child really is extraordinary.
Most kids would be scared out of their wits by something like a Heliobus, and if they didn't get a fever for two days, it would already be a miracle.
But look at our Dragon Girl.
She's actually befriending a Heliobus!
Truly Bailu!
Unfortunately.
The three people beside him were all quiet types.
This sentiment.
Only the players in the live stream could share his feelings.
...
"Two Bailus? I'm overjoyed!"
"Double the cuteness!"
"The first mission of the Ghost-Hunting Squad is already this exciting, hahaha…"
"Why does it feel like they're getting along pretty well?"
"Congratulations to my Bailu for finding her other half."
"Currently, there are only two lolis, Bailu and Hook. Since my Bailu can't find peers her age, she can only play happily with herself."
...
The two Bailus dashed off in a flash, disappearing into a house in Aurum Alley.
The members of the Ghost-Hunting Squad quickly prepared their magical tools, rolling up their sleeves, determined to capture the dangerous Heliobus that had abducted the child.
At this moment.
The dungeon interface popped up on the screen.
[Illusory Barrier: Luxie]
[The laughter of the two Bailus seemed to be coming from the entrance…]
Little Gui configured the team.
The owner with a baseball bat, Long Dan, Luocha, and Tingyun.
Perfectly suited to handle the monsters in this dungeon.
At this moment, Little Gui was also full of confidence.
"Next, we just need to find Bailu and defeat the Heliobus possessing her, right?"
After entering the dungeon.
Sushang took the lead and stepped forward.
Addressing the two Bailus at the entrance of the alley, she said, "Hey, you Heliobus over there, let Bailu go!"
[The other Bailu] said angrily, "You troublemakers, we were just having fun here! A-Lu doesn't want to go home with you!"
Bailu hesitated, "Luxie, they're here for me. It's getting dark, should I go back?"
Luxie immediately became anxious.
"A-Lu, didn't we agree that we wouldn't let any adults find us? And we'd never go home with them. You… how could you change your mind so quickly?"
Bailu's tone also became firm, "Uh… you're right! Adults can break their promises, but we can't."
"Exactly! If you're hungry, I can conjure up endless Berrypheasant Skewers for you; if you're thirsty, I've got unlimited Startaro Bubbles here!"
"Yay! Hurry, hurry!" Bailu's face was filled with excitement.
"Not right now, though. Let's play a game first, okay? You bad guys, hear that? You're in on this too!"
"Bailu, let's run away together! As long as we don't get caught by these bad adults, I'll conjure up all sorts of delicious food and drinks for you!"
Bailu was completely convinced.
Her eyes sparkled with excitement.
"Alright then, what are we waiting for? Let's run!"
Sushang tried to seize the opportunity to catch them.
But the two Bailus darted off in a flash!
There was no way to catch them!
Their cheerful laughter echoed: "Freedom! Let's play until the world turns upside down!"
This scene.
Guinaifen was utterly stunned!
It wasn't that the Heliobus had transformed into some monstrous creature to threaten Bailu…
Instead, it had turned into another Bailu, and the two had become friends?
Now they were even playing a game of tag?
Except.
In this game, the members of their Ghost-Hunting Squad were the [ghosts], while Bailu and the Heliobus were the [humans].
"Why do I feel like this Heliobus is actually quite nice?"
"Not only is it playing with Bailu, but it's also conjuring up all sorts of food for her… even endless Berrypheasant Skewers and Startaro Bubbles?"
"Oh my～ isn't this just too blissful?"
"If it were me, Little Gui, I might have run off with Bailu too…"
"Ah, no no no!"
"I'm a member of the Ghost-Hunting Squad now!"
"I must stay firm in my resolve!"
"Is this supposed to test a streamer? What streamer couldn't withstand such a test?"
In the live stream.
Viewers were flooding the chat with comments.
…
"The two Bailus are so adorable!"
"Hooray! Freedom! Let's play until the world turns upside down!"
"Oh no! I want to go play with the two Bailus too!"
"Forget catching ghosts! I'm switching sides!"
"Damn, I want a Heliobus friend like that too!"
"If the Heliobus didn't have that soul-possessing, harmful trait, it'd actually be pretty great…"
"I also wanted a friend like that when I was a kid."