A Dozen Pretty Dresses

In the park, looking at the barren scene, with almost nothing left but the bare land, Yi Bai nodded in satisfaction. By his side, the little loli, Xie'er, wore a proud little expression, happily enjoying Yi Bai's gentle head pats.

Still basking in the joy of their harvest, Yi Bai was unaware that the recently departed Lady Mirror and his "patient," Rose Count, were currently engaging in a "friendly sparring" session.

"We should leave now. Xie'er, do you want to say goodbye to your little friends?" Yi Bai asked, glancing at the friendly ghost children gathered nearby, watching him and Xie'er.

"No need. They probably wouldn't want me to personally say goodbye anyway," Xie'er replied, her amber eyes flashing a hint of mischief as she surveyed her group of loyal followers. The respectful looks from them said it all.

Only in front of Yi Bai did Xie'er appear obedient, but from her love for thrilling activities like roller coasters, it was clear that the Gothic loli was far from as innocent as her appearance suggested.

"Alright, then... we'll meet again next time." With a gentle smile, Yi Bai logged off from the horror world, and Xie'er, the little loli, transformed into a flurry of starlight, merging seamlessly into Yi Bai's body.

After forming their contract, Xie'er was no longer a free spirit but now a loyal ghost bound to Yi Bai. She could perfectly conceal herself within his body, undetectable by others.

"Phew..."

Yi Bai stood up from the bed, exhaling a sigh of relief. A simple wave of his hand summoned the black princess dress-wearing Gothic loli, Xie'er, who appeared at his side.

Xie'er curiously eyed the not-so-large third-floor bedroom in the lumber yard and couldn't help but bounce slightly, "Is this the world where big brother lives? It doesn't seem much different from the horror world?"

"From certain perspectives, the difference between the human world and the horror world isn't that big," Yi Bai said thoughtfully, recalling certain things. "The only difference might be the kind of powers that can be used here."

"Hmm?" Xie'er's interest was piqued. "Are there powers in the human world that rival those of monsters?"

"Yes, but those weapons usually only work on humans. They're less effective against intangible spirits like us." Yi Bai was well aware of the power of modern firearms. They could harm physical entities, like stitched monsters, but for beings like Xie'er or Lina, such weapons would be useless.

However, Yi Bai didn't dismiss them entirely—while heat weapons weren't very threatening to ghosts, they were the foundation of maintaining order in the human world.

After teaching Xie'er a variety of human knowledge, Yi Bai let her roam around the lumber yard freely.

For Xie'er, who had spent most of her time in the Mirror World, despite its endless transformations at her command, the human world was filled with novelty. It was a welcome change from her usual existence.

Once Xie'er was entertained, Yi Bai pulled out his phone from the beast skin belt and powered it on. After the previous experience, he'd made sure to charge it fully and power it off before entering the game. He couldn't risk anyone tracking him through his phone while he was in the game.

Upon turning the phone on, a series of missed calls appeared, all from the same number. Soon enough, the pleasant ringtone rang out.

Yi Bai smiled faintly and tapped the screen. The familiar, slightly cautious voice of Liu Zhen came through the phone.

"Yi Bai?"

"Mm."

"Finally! I thought... ah, no, no! Of course, you're fine! A big shot like you wouldn't have any trouble!" Liu Zhen rambled excitedly.

Yi Bai didn't want to waste time. "Let's get to the point. Do you remember our deal?"

"Of course! Whatever you need, Yi Bai, I'll go through fire and water to make it happen!" Liu Zhen responded eagerly.

"I need blood. Various types. The more, the better."

"Huh?" Liu Zhen sounded a bit confused but didn't question it. "Got it!"

"I also need a thousand mirrors. No specific size, but they must be sturdy."

"Understood! Anything else?"

"A dozen pretty princess dresses. The kind for little lolis. The best and most exquisite ones!"

Yi Bai was about to hang up but paused, adding one more request.

"…What?" Liu Zhen was silent for a moment before replying, "Alright!"

"Location is…" Yi Bai specified the location for the exchange before hanging up.

Meanwhile, in the lumber yard, Xie'er continued to explore and enjoy herself. Yi Bai, on the other hand, lay back on the bed, eyes closed, savoring a rare moment of comfort and relaxation.

Liu Zhen was just a pawn in Yi Bai's game. Whether or not he would truly comply would depend on how the next transaction unfolded. From the perception of his parasitic puppet, Yi Bai could sense that Liu Zhen was far away, southeast of his location. It was far enough that Yi Bai couldn't control him directly, but the puppet was still aware of Liu Zhen's presence.

However, a "straw" had been tied to Liu Zhen's heart. As long as nothing triggered it, Liu Zhen would live in peace. But if any external force attempted to remove it, Liu Zhen would be forced to seek a new heart...

In Yueming City, on the 38th floor of the Hongyuan Building, in a luxurious office with floor-to-ceiling windows, Liu Zhen's eyes gleamed with excitement.

"I knew it! Yi Bai isn't an ordinary person! The need for so much blood... it seems like there's some connection between him and the blood clan. Maybe..."

"Pretty princess dresses..."

"Unbelievable! The final boss of the 'Find Xie'er' game... was it really Yi Bai who subdued her?!" Liu Zhen had not forgotten the final scene of the game, where the mirrors reflected countless identical cute little lolis. The ghost children had mentioned the "big sister," revealing enough information.

Yi Bai wanted princess dresses? Was it some strange fetish?

Of course not!

So the only conclusion was…

Liu Zhen's admiration for Yi Bai grew even stronger. What he thought was a golden thigh was now an undeniable diamond leg!