Xianzhou Luofu, Fyxestroll Garden.
Ghostly witchlights flickered intermittently, and sorrowful, choked whispers echoed out of thin air.
It was hard to imagine such a gloomy, desolate place existing within the Xianzhou...
Daziel arrived at the entrance of Fyxestroll Garden, where Guinaifen had already been waiting for some time.
She was facing her phone screen, a sweet smile on her face, rapidly interacting with the viewers in her livestream chat.
"Family! Calm down! Calm down! Does your Guinaifen look like the type of coward who runs away from a challenge?"
She winked playfully at the camera, her tone carrying a hint of feigned lightheartedness.
"Today's stream will definitely be juicy! To elevate the program's quality, I've specially invited a very special friend!"
Guinaifen deliberately drew out her words, creating suspense. The livestream chat was instantly flooded with question marks.
"That's right! My friend is going to brave Fyxestroll Garden with me, exploring the mysterious tales of the Xianzhou!"
Her tone was exaggerated as she tried her best to build suspense.
"Aren't you all dying to know who this friend is?"
In an instant, countless comments flooded the screen like a tidal wave. However, as Guinaifen watched the rapidly scrolling guesses, the smile on her face subtly stiffened.
"Aiya, stop guessing randomly! What number one supporter? Such a person doesn't exist! He's just my ordinary friend, a very ordinary kind of friend!"
Guinaifen vehemently denied it, yet her words sounded more like a clumsy attempt to cover something up, appearing exceptionally guilty.
"Between us streamers and our top supporters, there exists only a pure revolutionary friendship! There are absolutely no shady offline dealings going on!"
However, the viewers in Guinaifen's chat clearly weren't buying it. A few comments even started maliciously stirring up trouble.
"What? Doxxing? Someone doxed me? Family, the internet isn't a lawless place! Doxxing is illegal! Be careful, or the Divination Commission might invite you for tea!" Guinaifen feigned anger, but deep down, a subtle panic had already surfaced. She discreetly and quickly banned the few trouble-making comments.
Just then, the corner of her eye caught a familiar figure, and a smile even brighter than before instantly blossomed on her face.
"Eh! Speak of the devil, and he appears! My friend is here! Family, I'm pausing the stream for a bit. I need to go welcome our partner for today's broadcast!"
Guinaifen quickly pressed the screen-off button, and her phone screen instantly went dark.
She turned around and hurried towards Daziel, sporting a fawning smile completely different from the one she had just shown in the livestream.
"Sponsor Daddy! Daddy Daziel! You're finally here! Little Gui missed you to death!"
Her tone was coquettish, her affectionate posture like that of lovers reunited after a long separation, looking eager to throw herself into his arms immediately.
Daziel watched the fiery, almost face-changing Guinaifen before him, his mouth twitching slightly as a sense of helplessness washed over him.
"Those fans of yours... some of them can actually doxx people? My personal information hasn't been leaked, has it?"
Hearing this, Guinaifen waved her hand dismissively, utterly unconcerned.
"Hai, small potatoes! Those trolls stirring up trouble have already been served the permanent ban combo! The Xianzhou's network security system is no joke; doxxing isn't that easy! They were just blindly causing trouble, making wild guesses!"
She paused, then added, "Nowadays, if anyone pops up in my chat, they assume it's the top supporter! Yesterday, when Sushang joined my stream, some people were even yelling that she was the top supporter."
Hearing this, Daziel couldn't help but feel amused and exasperated.
"It seems some people just can't accept that their favorite streamer is being kept by the top supporter, huh? Your simp fans certainly have vivid imaginations when it comes to defending their crush."
He shook his head, then asked, "Right, where's Sushang? She didn't come with you today, did she?"
Guinaifen's smile stiffened for a moment, her eyes flickering as she explained hesitantly.
"She... she came exploring Fyxestroll Garden with me yesterday as a preliminary check. We initially thought all the ghost stories and terrifying rumors about Fyxestroll Garden were just exaggerated nonsense meant to fool people. Who knew this place was actually haunted! When we saw a flash of green light, both of us freaked out, screamed, turned tail, and ran. We even broke one of the phone tripods for the stream! That girl Sushang is even more timid than I am. Today, she absolutely refused to come back, no matter what."
Daziel raised an eyebrow. "So you came looking for me instead, right?"
"I couldn't help it, Sponsor Daddy..."
Guinaifen said pitifully, "I'm scared too, but I couldn't bear to miss out on this wave of popularity. I wanted to try my luck again but didn't dare come alone. After thinking it over and over, the only person I could think of was you, Sponsor Daddy!"
Guinaifen beamed at Daziel, her eyes filled with careful flattery and anticipation.
Daziel looked at Guinaifen suspiciously. "Tsk, don't tell me you deliberately didn't tell Sushang I was coming today?"
Guinaifen quickly waved her hands, vehemently denying it.
"Aiya, Sponsor Daddy, you really misunderstand me! I swear I didn't deliberately keep it from Sushang! This is truly my fault, my oversight! But since we're already at the entrance of Fyxestroll Garden, please just forgive my little mistake and accompany me to finish this stream! I've already booked a room at the Yichen Inn. I'll call Sushang over later too, and have her apologize to you."
She shook Daziel's arm coaxingly, her eyes brimming with expectation.
Daziel looked at Guinaifen's pleading gaze, then thought about his own purpose for being here. He nodded in agreement. "Alright, let's go in then."
Upon receiving Daziel's confirmation, Guinaifen immediately beamed with joy, her expression changing once again.
"I knew Sponsor Daddy was the best!"
She excitedly picked up her phone, fumbling to readjust her streaming equipment, her face once again plastered with a professional, sweet smile.
This was already the umpteenth time Guinaifen had changed her expression in just a few short minutes.
Next, the two walked side-by-side deeper into Fyxestroll Garden.
The vermilion gates of Fyxestroll Garden stood open. Inside, gloomy winds gusted, and green ghost fires drifted erratically.
A hair-raising, bone-chilling coldness permeated the air.
Guinaifen started her livestream again, chatting animatedly to the camera.
"Family! We are now inside Fyxestroll Garden! Did you all see that? This gloomy environment, doesn't it really set the mood?"
She pointed towards the surrounding dilapidated walls and ruins, dramatically recounting the various ghost stories that had long circulated about Fyxestroll Garden.
"It's said that Fyxestroll Garden used to be a pleasure garden for Foxian scholars. Later, due to some unspeakable reasons, it became the ghostly place it is today. People often see ghost fires here, hear crying sounds, and some even say that if you get lost in here, you'll never find your way out!"
Guinaifen described everything vividly, doing her utmost to exaggerate the terrifying atmosphere of Fyxestroll Garden, striving for the best possible streaming effect.
To further enhance the livestream atmosphere, Guinaifen occasionally let out gasps of surprise or deliberately made small noises, causing the viewers in the chat to furiously spam comments.
However, despite pretending to be bold and fearless on the surface, Guinaifen herself was clearly somewhat nervous. Her hand unconsciously gripped Daziel's arm tightly, her fingertips even turning slightly white from the pressure.
Of course, Guinaifen's camera lens remained firmly focused on her own face. The audience could only see her exaggerated expressions and excited commentary, completely unaware of the small gesture of her tightly holding onto Daziel's arm.
Daziel keenly noticed Guinaifen's slightly stiff smile and tense body at that moment, finding it somewhat amusing.
The two ventured deeper into Fyxestroll Garden. The surrounding eerie and terrifying atmosphere grew denser, the gloomy chill seeming to penetrate deep into their bones. Yet, apart from the gusting winds and drifting ghost fires, they saw no trace of any Heliobus.
Daziel couldn't help but frown, a sliver of doubt beginning to surface in his mind.
Could the "ghost" that Guinaifen and Sushang saw when they fled in panic yesterday really have been a Heliobus?
Could it be that fluctuations in the worldline had caused some unknown deviation? Perhaps the Creation Furnace hadn't actually broken, and the Heliobus hadn't been released?
If that were truly the case, it would be big trouble...
Where would Phantylia get the nourishment she needs then?
Just as Daziel was lost in thought, secretly pondering the situation, a sharp, angry shout suddenly came from the deep, quiet part of the garden ahead, shattering the silence of Fyxestroll Garden.
"Stop! You two! What are you doing here?!"
Daziel and Guinaifen froze upon hearing the words, turning their heads towards the sound.
They saw a Ten-Lords Commission officer in uniform, holding a weapon, walking angrily towards them.
The officer's tone was stern and harsh.
"Who gave you permission to trespass into the forbidden zone of Fyxestroll Garden? And carrying recording equipment, acting suspiciously! Looks like you two are tired of living and want to go drink tea in the Shackling Prison, is that it?!"
His gaze swept over the phone in Guinaifen's hand, his tone becoming even harsher. "Turn off the recording device immediately! Both of you, stand still properly!"
"Hey now, Officer brother, let's talk nicely. I'm just a small streamer, I really didn't know filming was forbidden inside Fyxestroll Garden."
Guinaifen reacted instantly, speaking rapidly, her face immediately adorned with an apologetic smile, changing her demeanor like a magic trick. Her posture became extremely humble as she tried to defuse the crisis with soft words.
Her fingers, however, danced across the phone screen, quickly ending the livestream with a practiced skill that was startling.
Just then, a cool, clear voice drifted through the gloomy atmosphere of Fyxestroll Garden, arriving elegantly.
"Stand down, Officer. These two bear no ill will."
The voice was as clear as an icy spring, yet it carried an irresistible authority.
From where the voice originated, three figures slowly emerged from the deep shadows of Fyxestroll Garden.
The first to catch the eye was a woman dressed in a black uniform, her silver hair gleaming dully in the dim light.
Her features were exquisite, yet possessed a sickly pallor. Faint dark circles under her eyes made her look even more haggard, as if she hadn't slept properly for days.
Following closely behind was a woman in blue and white clothing, her entire body encased in an intricately designed bodysuit dress, complete with white stockings on her legs, leaving almost no skin exposed.
However, through the gaps at her joints, one could vaguely discern her non-human construction. The cold glint of metal flashed briefly, silently proclaiming her status as a puppet.
The last figure was a slightly timid green-haired Foxian girl. Her appearance was cute, yet she exuded an air of unspeakable withdrawal.
A fluffy green tail swayed behind her, its fur smooth and lustrous, emitting a faint green glow that shimmered in concert with the drifting ghost fires of Fyxestroll Garden, making it particularly eye-catching.
Daziel recognized all three at a glance: Hanya, Xueyi, and Huohuo of the Ten-Lords Commission.
The simultaneous appearance of the three judges instantly dispelled the lingering worry in his heart.
It seemed the shattering of the Forging Division's Creation Furnace was now a confirmed fact, and the Heliobus had indeed escaped.
This meant his subsequent plan now had an opportunity to be put into action.
Hearing Hanya's voice, the Ten-Lords Commission officer immediately sheathed his weapon and stepped back respectfully. "Yes, Lady Judge."
Guinaifen's eyes widened like saucers as she curiously sized up the three judges.
She lowered her voice, leaning close to Daziel's ear, and whispered, "Sponsor Daddy, look, that silver-haired sister, her skin is as pale as paper, and her eyes keep drifting... Is she human or a ghost?"
Daziel quickly raised his hand to cover Guinaifen's babbling mouth, warning her in a low voice, "Quiet down! She's definitely not a ghost! They're from the Ten-Lords Commission, how could they possibly be ghosts."
Hanya's calm eyes accurately caught Guinaifen's whisper.
Her tone remained cool, yet carried a hint of subtle resignation.
"It doesn't matter. Once one enters the Ten-Lords Commission, the world may consider us already dead. My designation is 'Hanya'. I humbly serve as a Judge, overseeing the last of the four duties: Arrest, Imprisonment, Punishment, and Interrogation. Therefore, I am not entirely uninformed about you two."
Guinaifen blinked, pointing at herself in surprise.
"Eh? Sister, you know us?"
Hanya nodded slightly, her gaze finally settling on Guinaifen.
"Guinaifen, Outworlder, borderline streamer... yesterday, trespassed into Fyxestroll Garden with Cloud Knight soldier Sushang."
"Borderline? How am I borderline?!"
As soon as Guinaifen heard the words "borderline streamer," she immediately jumped up, her voice unconsciously rising several decibels.
"Just because I wear black stockings and do splits on stream, you can't call me vulgar and borderline, right? You Xianzhou people can't just bully an outsider like me using your authority!"
She placed her hands on her hips, adopting a stance ready to argue her case.
Hanya ignored Guinaifen's heated defense, her gaze moving past her to Daziel standing beside her.
"As for this one..."
Daziel shrugged. "Just call me the Galaxy Ranger! An absolute partner of justice!"
And a Galaxy Ranger with two big baseball bats...
Of course, Daziel didn't say this last part aloud.
Xueyi's eyes, devoid of any emotional fluctuation, scanned Daziel up and down.
"Daziel. Astral Express crew member, guest of the Seat of Divine Foresight, quelled the Ambrosial Arbor disaster, ally of the Xianzhou."
"Eh? I didn't know all that! Sponsor Daddy, you're so amazing?" Guinaifen looked at Daziel in surprise, her eyes filled with curiosity, completely forgetting her previous heated argument with Hanya. "I thought you were just some rich young master who only plays Aetherium Wars."
Daziel coughed twice, waving his hand humbly. "Ahem, don't mind those titles, just some insignificant identities."
Huohuo, standing beside Hanya, timidly shuffled half a step forward, her voice as soft as a mosquito's buzz.
"H-hello... I'm a Ten-Lords Commission Judge, my name is Huohuo."
Xueyi glanced at Huohuo, reminding her slightly sternly:
"Huohuo, you are already a Ten-Lords Commission Judge. Speak with more confidence."
Huohuo flinched slightly, quickly straightening her somewhat hunched back, trying to raise her voice and sound more confident, but her voice still trembled noticeably. "Y-yes..."
Hanya turned her gaze back to Guinaifen, speaking seriously. "Miss Guinaifen, I know you likely came to Fyxestroll Garden to film ghosts or similar content, but I must tell you solemnly, there are no such things as ghosts on the Xianzhou. That is all baseless superstition. As residents of the Xianzhou, we should neither believe nor spread rumors."
"Eh? But yesterday I clearly saw..." Guinaifen was still unwilling to give up, wanting to justify what she had seen and heard the day before.
Xueyi cut Guinaifen off coldly, her tone sharp and decisive. "What you saw yesterday was not a ghost, but a type of energy parasite called ' Heliobus'."
"Sui... Heliobus?" Guinaifen repeated the unfamiliar word, her face still etched with doubt and disbelief.
Just then, the fluffy tail that had been quietly lying on Huohuo's head suddenly shot upright, emitting a deep, harsh voice: "Laozi is a Heliobus, the ghost or phantom you thought you saw! Understand now? If you understand, then scram!"
Guinaifen was terrified by this sudden turn of events, letting out a piercing scream—
"Ghost!"
Without thinking, she threw herself directly into Daziel's arms nearby, clinging tightly to his waist, her body trembling uncontrollably.
Tail shook his body unhappily, his eerie eyes glinting maliciously as he threatened fiercely:
"I said it, Laozi is not a ghost! Call me wrong again and I'll catch you, little brat, eat you, and wash you down with wine."
Guinaifen became even more terrified, clutching Daziel's collar tightly, her legs instinctively wrapping around his waist, wishing she could shrink entirely into Daziel's body for protection.
This posture...
Was actually the same as Guinaifen's in bed.
Daziel felt slightly helpless as he gently patted Guinaifen's back, trying to soothe her tense body, consoling her softly.
"Alright, alright, don't react so strongly. Didn't it just tell you? It's not a ghost, it's a Heliobus. Completely different from your understanding of ghosts."
Huohuo also quickly chimed in, trying to explain and alleviate Guinaifen's fear, her voice soft and gentle.
"Yes, yes, he's just fierce with his words. Tail is vegetarian, he doesn't eat people, really doesn't eat people..."
Hanya took over the conversation, her cool voice carrying a hint of official seriousness.
"Miss Guinaifen, you likely came to Fyxestroll Garden after hearing about the damage to the Forging Division's Creation Furnace. It is precisely because the ' Heliobus' fiends sealed within escaped and subsequently gathered here that the Ten-Lords Commission was ordered to capture them. Advising you two to leave quickly is also out of consideration for your safety."
Guinaifen peeked out from Daziel's embrace, cautiously glancing at Tail, then at the camera in her hand, clearly still unwilling to give up this rare surge of popularity.
"Ah... but... leaving just like this, what a pity..."
Xueyi seemed to have lost her patience, her tone growing even colder.
"Why waste breath on them? They've seen what needed seeing. The Judges have important matters to attend to; how can we delay here. You two, please leave. Huohuo, see our guests out."
Huohuo nodded quickly, her small body standing straight as she replied crisply, "Y-yes, ma'am!"
Guinaifen still wanted to say something, try to salvage the situation.
However, when she met Xueyi's extremely cold gaze, all her arguments seemed to get stuck in her throat, vanishing instantly without a trace.
She could only look pitifully at Daziel beside her, her eyes filled with reluctance and hope. "Do... do we really have to leave like this? At least let me film something..."
Daziel patted Guinaifen's shoulder, signaling her to calm down.
"Forget it. This is their official business. Let's not cause them any more trouble. Get off me first, okay?"
"Oh..."
Guinaifen nodded obediently, reluctantly sliding off Daziel, her legs finally unwrapping from his waist.
Hanya gave Daziel a slight nod, her previously stern expression softening somewhat.
"If you two have any further questions on your way out, you may ask Huohuo directly. She will answer them for you. Please take care; forgive us for not seeing you further."
Daziel cupped his hands towards the three judges politely. "In that case, thank you for your trouble."
Huohuo said timidly, "N-no... it's fine. It's what we should do."
Subsequently, Daziel and Guinaifen followed behind Huohuo, leaving the depths of Fyxestroll Garden, leaving behind the courtyard where the gloomy wind still gusted and the ghost fires drifted erratically.
Along the way, Guinaifen's mind was bubbling with activity like boiling tea, steaming with enthusiasm.
On one hand, she was genuinely curious about the peculiar energy parasites known as Heliobus. On the other hand, she wanted to turn her experiences in Fyxestroll Garden into an exclusive video series, riding the wave of traffic hard.
After all, the myths and legends of Fyxestroll Garden were popular, sensational material even featured in the Luofu Miscellaneous!
Her bright, lively eyes sparkled with excitement, like a cat that had discovered a fascinating new toy. She relentlessly questioned Huohuo about every detail concerning the Heliobus.
"Little sister, these Heliobus, do they really float around like ghosts? What do they eat? Do they harm people?"
Faced with Guinaifen's barrage of questions, Huohuo showed no impatience. Instead, with a degree of seriousness and responsibility, she answered everything she knew without reservation.
She carefully explained the characteristics of Heliobus and the duties of the Ten-Lords Commission, occasionally peppering her explanation with slightly awkward professional terminology.
Guinaifen listened with rapt attention, her smart device long switched to recording mode, capturing Huohuo earnestly explaining demeanor, as well as the surrounding gloomy Fyxestroll Garden scenery.
She could almost see her video going viral, the comment section flooded with 99+ notifications. A smile unconsciously crept onto her lips, and her heart bloomed with joy.
Hehe, could my chance to become famous across the web really be here?
Just as Guinaifen was secretly rejoicing and fantasizing about her bright future, Huohuo, who had been speaking softly and gently, suddenly seemed to remember something important. Her small face instantly turned deathly pale, and her tone became panicked.
"Um! Please... please delete that!"
She reached out her small hand, trying to stop Guinaifen's recording, her voice laced with pleading and fear.
"This content... cannot be posted online!"
Her young face was etched with seriousness and tension, as if Guinaifen's smart device were some kind of terrifying beast.
After all, according to the timeline, the Ten-Lords Commission hadn't formed the Ghost Hunting Squad yet. Guinaifen hadn't received permission, so naturally, Huohuo couldn't allow her to publicize this content.
Guinaifen, however, misunderstood Huohuo's intention. She blinked, waving her hand dismissively with a "don't worry" expression.
"Aiya, little sister, what are you worried about? Relax, Guinaifen knows what she's doing! Very reliable! I definitely won't film your cute little face; it won't affect your job!"
She patted her chest reassuringly, completely missing the crucial point of the issue.
Huohuo stomped her foot anxiously, her small face scrunched up. Her speech quickened considerably as she tried to explain clearly.
"N-no... it's not about affecting my job or not... It's... this content really can't be casually spread. It will... it will be very troublesome..."
Just as Huohuo was stammering incoherently, extremely anxious, Tail, who had been lying silently on top of her head, finally couldn't bear it anymore and exploded.
"I told you red-haired brat to delete it, so delete it! Are your ears deaf?"
Tail abruptly lifted his head, his previously fluffy body instantly swelling in size.
His crimson eyes stared deadly at Guinaifen, revealing a fierce glare, his tone even more vicious.
"Answer me! Look in my eyes, tell me!"
Guinaifen was scared out of her wits by Tail's sudden rage. Her previously composed expression instantly crumbled, and she let out a terrified scream.
"Ah—!"
She frantically covered her ears, stumbling backward repeatedly, her eyes filled with fear and disbelief.
"Wait, you... you're a ghost, how do you speak my hometown language... Don't be so fierce! I'll delete it, I'll delete it, okay?"
Guinaifen begged, her voice trembling, tears almost spilling from her eyes. While shivering, she fumbled with her smart device, frantically deleting the content she had just recorded.
Her fingers swiped randomly across the screen, terrified that any delay would result in her being devoured alive by the ferocious "ghost" before her.
Seeing Guinaifen obediently delete the video, Tail finally shrank back down with satisfaction, lying back on top of Huohuo's head, resuming his previous lazy appearance as if his earlier outburst had been merely an illusion.
Huohuo cautiously looked up at Tail, then glanced at the pitiful-looking Guinaifen, and asked softly, "Mr. Tail... when did you learn these Outworlder languages?"
Tail scoffed dismissively, his voice carrying a hint of nostalgia mixed with mockery.
"A thousand years ago, when I was wandering the Xianzhou, a blond, blue-eyed foreign devil was also busking. I learned it from him. Didn't expect that, a thousand years later, there would still be these damn aliens coming to the Xianzhou to beg for food."
Hearing this, Guinaifen immediately became unhappy.
"Hey hey hey, you Xianzhou folks are way too xenophobic! I just wanted to come here to make a living, film some material, is there really a need for personal attacks? That's going too far..."
She mumbled quietly, her tone laced with hurt and dissatisfaction, but her voice was significantly quieter, clearly frightened by Tail's earlier ferocity.
Daziel, however, had absolutely no inclination to join in the antics of these three clowns.
His gaze, sharp as a hawk's, continuously scanned the gloomy surroundings, trying to catch the slightest anomaly.
The gloomy wind of Fyxestroll Garden blew intermittently, ghost fires drifted uncertainly, and the air was thick with a damp, decaying smell that felt distinctly uncomfortable.
Daziel felt slightly anxious because he knew very well that according to the original plot's progression, Cirrus should appear right here and possess him.
He secretly tightened his grip on the Aether Coin hidden in his sleeve, his fingertips tracing its cold edge, silently praying for Cirrus to appear.
As soon as Cirrus manifested, he would summon Phantylia without hesitation and have her devour it directly.
However, their group had almost walked the entire length of this gloomy path, yet Cirrus remained completely absent.
This began to stir a sense of unease in Daziel, an ominous premonition quietly taking root.
Could it be that due to the changes in the worldline, Cirrus would not appear?
Not just Cirrus, but throughout their walk, other Heliobus also seemed to have vanished without a trace. Not a single one had been seen, which was highly unusual.
If he couldn't let Phantylia devour enough Heliobus to strengthen herself, then his plans to find a suitable body for her and transform her into a real combat force would be significantly hampered. That would be quite troublesome.
Just as Daziel's inner worries spread like creeping vines, threatening to entangle him completely, a clear, crisp female voice suddenly came from behind the group, shattering the silence of Fyxestroll Garden.
"Everyone stop! You two, don't move!"
The speaker's voice was ice-cold, carrying an irresistible authority that instantly cut through the air.
The group startled violently at the sound and quickly turned around. They saw Xueyi, who had caught up to them at some point, standing with her arms crossed, her gaze fixed coldly upon them.
Guinaifen was somewhat bewildered by Xueyi's sudden action. She paused for a moment, then began to complain irritably.
"Hey, I say, Judge Xueyi, what kind of act are you putting on now? Just moments ago, you were telling us to leave quickly, and now you won't let us go. Are you trying to mess with us?"
A flicker of helplessness crossed Xueyi's face. She sighed, her tone softening slightly, but still retaining a hint of seriousness.
"You misunderstand, Guinaifen. I am not intentionally targeting you. It's just that, right now, Fyxestroll Garden is experiencing... a situation. For the safety of the Xianzhou, it would be best if you two stayed put for the time being."
Daziel frowned slightly, keenly sensing something unusual in Xueyi's words. He stepped forward and asked gravely, "Miss Xueyi, what do you mean by that? Fyxestroll Garden... what kind of situation has occurred?"
Xueyi took a deep breath, seemingly organizing her thoughts.
After a moment, she finally began to speak slowly, revealing the true situation in Fyxestroll Garden.
"To be perfectly honest, since the Creation Furnace shattered, the Heliobus did indeed flood into Fyxestroll Garden, attempting to occupy this place. However, that was merely the surface phenomenon. They didn't scatter and claim their own territories. Instead... they began devouring each other, like raising Gu-bugs, determined to produce a final victor."
"Devouring each other? Raising Gu-bugs?"
Daziel was stunned upon hearing this term. He had never expected events to unfold this way...
Is this why they haven't seen any other Heliobus along the path?
Xueyi nodded, continuing her explanation, " Heliobus feed on emotions, and with desires running rampant throughout the universe now, they hardly need to rely on human hosts. Some Heliobus that were naturally powerful and preferred consuming these types of emotions have merged with weaker kin in an almost overwhelming manner, forming three strongest independent individuals."
"Two of them have already left the Xianzhou, their whereabouts unknown. As for the remaining one, according to the readings from our Ten-Lords Commission's special instruments... it has attached itself to one of you."
Pausing here, Xueyi's gaze swept back and forth between Daziel and Guinaifen before she asked, word by word:
"Now, I want to ask, between the two of you, who normally has the strongest desires... in that area? The Heliobus most likely attached itself to that person."
As Xueyi's words fell, the air seemed to freeze instantly. The atmosphere became subtle and awkward.
Daziel and Guinaifen looked at each other, neither knowing quite what to say.
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