Chapter 170: So that's how it is? I'm surrendering to the enemy immediately!
Inside the livestream.
Little Gui was rushing toward the corresponding coordinates on the map.
As she moved, she provided commentary: "The 'Lady Dragon's Mysterious Disappearance' incident this time is very likely the work of a Heliobus."
"As the Ghost-Hunting Squad's first mission, we naturally have to take it seriously."
"Me and Shangshang, the Trailblazer, and Houhou are all out here. We'll definitely find Lady Dragon!"
Hearing Little Gui's words, the Bailu in front of the screen widened her big eyes, curiosity blooming within them.
"A Heliobus?"
"It seems in this plot, I've been targeted by a Heliobus."
"I've heard of these creatures. They're like a cluster of ghost fire that likes to possess people and consume their seven emotions and six desires…"
"So it was all true."
Jing Yuan spoke up: "Miss Bailu, in the future, I will have the Cloud Knights strictly protect your safety."
"Whether it's the previous assassination attempt or this possession by a Heliobus… I will do my best to eliminate such dangerous risks."
Upon hearing this, Bailu didn't look happy; instead, her face crumpled: "No, General!"
"It's already hard enough for me to shake off the alchemists normally. If you get the Cloud Knights to watch me too, I'll truly have no freedom at all."
"Um, um… Dan Heng! We're considered like-minded friends in the story, right? Quickly, say something for me! Persuade the General!"
Dan Heng: "…"
I'm really not good at this…
Dan Heng thought for a moment and said, "Jing Yuan, let's not put so much pressure on Bailu."
"Why don't we watch the plot first? Let's see if this Heliobus actually poses a threat to Bailu before making a decision."
"Very well."
Everyone looked back at the livestream.
In a deserted alleyway, Guinaifen shouted: "Miss Bailu! Miss Bailu, where are you?"
Sushang was also helping: "Lady Dragon! Come out and play!"
Bailu shook her head slightly.
Do they really think I'm a child? Do they think I'll respond just because they call out a few times? Naive!
The next second, Houhou looked to the side and said in an uncertain tone: "Why are there t—two Lady Bailus…"
The scene shifted.
In the adjacent street, Bailu herself actually appeared.
She said with a happy face: "They're calling us to play together!"
But!
Right next to her was another Bailu who looked exactly like her!
No, no, no!
Even Bailu herself couldn't tell which one was the real one anymore!
"Silly, they're tricking you! They definitely want to catch you and take you back!" The other Bailu crossed her arms and said seriously.
"Let's play a game instead—don't let them catch us!"
The two Bailus looked at each other and smiled.
"RUN!!!"
Seeing such a plot for the first time, Bailu was stunned!
Soon, her surprise turned into wild joy!
"There are actually two of me?"
"A Heliobus can even do something like this?"
"This plot… is way too interesting!"
Bailu couldn't help but clap her hands. She was already immersed in the story, rooting for her fictional self and her Heliobus companion.
"Run fast!"
"Don't let those Ghost-Hunting Squad people catch you!"
Jing Yuan let out a small smile. Watching the excited Bailu, he thought that this child was indeed unique.
Usually, if a child saw a ghostly thing like a Heliobus, they'd be lucky if they didn't come down with a high fever for two days from the fright.
But look at our Lady Dragon. She's actually making friends with the Heliobus!
Truly Bailu!
Unfortunately, the three people around him were all silent types. This sentiment could only be shared with the players in the livestream.
***
"Two Bailus? I'm absolutely ecstatic!"
"Double the cuteness!"
"The Ghost-Hunting Squad's first mission is already this exciting, hahaha…"
"Why does it feel like the two of them have a pretty good relationship?"
"Congratulations to my Bailu for finding her other half."
"Currently, the only lolis are Bailu and Hook. My Bailu can't find anyone her own age, so she can only find herself to play happily with."
***
The two Bailus scurried away and disappeared into a house in Aurum Alley.
The members of the Ghost-Hunting Squad quickly set up their exorcism tools, rubbing their hands together, vowing to bring this child-kidnapping Heliobus to justice.
At this moment, a dungeon interface popped up on the screen.
[ Illusionary Maze: Azhuo ]
[ The laughter of the two Bailus seems to be coming from the doorway… ]
Little Gui configured the team: Physical Trailblazer with a baseball bat, Dan Heng • Imbibitor Lunae, Luocha, and Tingyun.
A perfect team to handle the monsters in this dungeon.
At this moment, Little Gui was very confident.
"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.
She said to the two Bailus in front of the alley: "Hey, you Heliobus over there, let Lady Bailu go!"
[ The Other Bailu ] said huffily: "You troublemakers! We were playing here so happily! 'Lu doesn't want to go home with you!"
Bailu hesitated: "Azhuo, they came looking for me. It's getting dark, maybe I should go back?"
Azhuo suddenly got a bit anxious.
"'Lu, didn't we agree? We won't let any adults find us! And we'll never go home with them. You… how could you go back on your word so quickly?"
Bailu's tone became firm again: "Uh… you have a point! Adults can break their promises, but we can't."
"Exactly! If you're hungry, I can conjure up endless skewers of Tuskpir; if you're thirsty, I have an endless supply of Berrypheasant Skewers and Taro Tush!"
"Yay! Do it, do it!" Bailu looked excited.
"Not yet. Let's play a game first. You bad guys, did you hear that? You're included too!"
"'Lu, let's run. As long as we don't get caught by these bad adults, I'll conjure up all the good food and drinks for you!"
Bailu was completely swayed. Her eyes were full of sparkling light.
"Okay! Then what are we waiting for? Let's run!"
Sushang stepped forward, hoping to seize the chance to catch them.
But the two Bailus zipped away in a flash! They couldn't be caught at all!
Cheerful laughter rang out: "Freedom! Let's play until the sun goes down!"
Guinaifen was stunned by this plot!
It wasn't that the Heliobus had turned into some monster to threaten Bailu…
Instead, it had turned into another Bailu, and the two had become friends?
And now they were playing a game of tag?
Except, their Ghost-Hunting Squad members were the "it," while Bailu and the Heliobus were the ones being chased.
"Why do I feel like this Heliobus is actually quite nice?"
"Not only does it play with Bailu, but it also conjures all sorts of food for her… even endless skewers and Taro Tush?"
"Heavens~ this is just too blissful, isn't it?"
"If it were me, Little Gui, I might just end up running away with Bailu too…"
"Ah, no, no, no!"
"I'm a member of the Ghost-Hunting Squad right now!"
"I must stay firm in my convictions!"
"Testing the streamer with this? Which streamer could possibly fail such a test?"
In the livestream, the viewers were flooding the chat with comments.
***
"The two Bailus are too cute!"
"Yay! Freedom! Let's play until the sun goes down!"
"Oh no! What if I want to go play with the two Bailus too!"
"Forget catching ghosts! I'm defecting to the enemy!"
"Holy crap, I want a Heliobus friend like that too!"
"If Heliobi didn't have the trait of possessing and harming people, they'd actually be quite nice…"
"I wanted a friend like that when I was a kid too."