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Yun Yi shook his head in denial, "I'm afraid it's too late. Most close contact requires more than half an hour to obtain a considerable number of points, while the system products that can control the inner guards..."

Yun Yi recalled the prices of the various items he had found earlier and estimated a rough figure: "Even if it's just a short-term control, it will cost around fifty points. If I want to put on a show, it will probably cost over two hundred points."

There are actually items that can be permanently controlled for around 50 points, but those have more or less flaws, and there is no guarantee that they can be controlled.

The number of internal guards outside is not one or two that can be suppressed with effort, but eight like explosives, so it's better to forget about this risky product.

She didn't want anything to happen to Hoshiguma, nor did she want innocent people to die because of this mistake.

Hoshiguma's exploration of the mall wasn't yet extensive, so she naturally relied on the judgment of Yun Yi, who was more familiar with the mall.

Two hundred points? Hoshiguma narrowed her eyes and tapped Hannya lightly to confirm, "So, there are still a small number of contacts that can achieve more than two hundred points?"

Yun Yi nodded, "It's possible. I succeeded once before, but to be honest, I don't understand why."

She touched her chin, her eyes filled with genuine confusion. Yun Yi had given her over 700 points for lightly licking Lappland. Although the details were listed, they were too vague, and she still didn't understand.

"There's always a way, no rush." ​​Hoshiguma bent down and winked her golden eyes at Yun Yi, then turned to gesture for Yun Yi to look at the projection. "Besides, we don't necessarily have to let them go out to fight, do we?"

"You mean—" Yun Yi glanced at the projection, "to put a projection outside to make it look real, so that outsiders would think that I killed the inner guard himself?"

So it's really just special effects acting, right?

However, it does seem feasible!

Yun Yi's eyes lit up: Little Star Bear's mind works really fast. Could it be that he is going to have a new external brain?

Then Hoshiguma's words hit her like a ton of bricks, shattering her delusion of regaining an external brain: "I can't go into details, you have to figure it out yourself."

"What I just said was just a standard idea I came up with as a 'team member'." As she spoke, Hoshiguma's gaze slid down Yun Yi's face, paused for a moment on 001 in her arms, and then looked away.

Hoshiguma looked again into Yun Yi's bright eyes, "Give the order. Judging from the past behavior of those two, their negotiations with Wei Yanwu will probably end soon."

“Before that, we need to complete the procedures here, um…” Yun Yi frowned and took over the conversation. He nodded, started thinking, then gave up thinking, clenched his fist and nodded, “Okay, since time is tight and the task is heavy, let’s catch those eight guys outside first.”

"I'll listen to you, you decide." Hoshiguma shrugged, smiling as she looked at Yun Yi. "So, little Yun Yi, how do you plan to safely capture the eight inner guards?"

Yun Yi stroked the soft fur on 001's body with his fingertips and returned Hoshiguma's brighter smile, "Hehe, simple. Just copy eight regular icosahedrons, dye each one black and reinforce them, and I guarantee they won't be able to get out, see, or hear anything."

Judging from the performance of the dead inner guard, the inner guard simply does not have the ability to successfully resist the icosahedral restriction in a short period of time. Therefore, there is no need to worry.

Moreover, Yunyi trusted Hoshiguma's judgment that Swire and Chen Huijie wouldn't be back too late. By then, with Hoshiguma and Chen Huijie together, they would definitely be able to easily and happily get rid of these eight time bombs.

Infected by the trio, Yun Yi's action speed also began to improve without her realizing it. Almost as soon as she finished explaining her plan, she waved her hand and quickly created eight pitch-black regular icosahedrons on the edge of the disc.

Hoshiguma watched silently from the sidelines.

Upon seeing the icosahedron's pitch-black exterior, yet with faint wisps of white light flowing through it, a deep arc of light flashed in the depths of her golden eyes.

Hoshiguma couldn't help but glance at the menacing and sharp Hannya in her hand, and her gaze became slightly dazed as if she had thought of something.

Unbeknownst to Yun Yi, she calmly gazed at the edge of the disc, lightly tapping her fingertip to shrink the initial icosahedron there into a small polygonal solid block that could be used as a souvenir.

The small cube was pulled by an invisible force and flew to Yun Yi's front in an instant, ignoring the distance.

She picked it up with her fingers and glanced at it; the little transparent gadget was neither particularly pretty nor ugly.

But it was, after all, the site of her first murder. Even though she didn't feel any discomfort because of it, her mindset did change in a real way—from not being able to kill to not being able to kill innocent people.

From this perspective, this thing is worth keeping as a memento.

Without hesitation, Yun Yi put the small cube into his palm and patted 002, who had come over and was leaning on his shoulder.

"Chirp." Okay. 002 understood in a second, lifted its beak from Yun Yi's shoulder, and reluctantly backed its two paws to give Yun Yi room to move.

Yun Yi then turned around, took a few steps to the bench, knelt down on one knee, and firmly fastened the small cube with automatically appearing straps to the hollow pattern in the center of the chair back.

After tugging a few times to make sure it was secure, she clapped her hands, stood up, put her hands on her hips, looked at the tied souvenir, and smiled, "Hehe, all done~"

Hoshiguma's gaze followed Yun Yi from the moment he started to move.

Seeing that she had finally finished, he began to express his curiosity, "What were you doing?"

"I'm making this a souvenir. I hope that when I see it in the future, it will remind me of what happened today." Yun Yi casually fiddled with the small cube and then lost interest in it.

Souvenirs are, frankly speaking, meant to be displayed for your future self and companions a few years from now. What's important and precious is the time behind them. While souvenirs are the carriers of time, they don't really interest Yun Yi.

Moreover, the memories it carries are hard to say whether they are good or bad.

The brainwashed, loyal guards who died a hasty death; the self who participated in killing for the first time and clarified new bottom lines; the trio who bickered but had a tacit understanding; the cute tiger girl who couldn't handle being blunt; the dragon girl who was surprisingly normal when shy and acted coolly; the smiling older sister, the calm and composed ghost sister... Hmm?

Yun Yi scratched his head, thinking to himself that it was strange. Now that he thought about it, weren't most of them quite good? How come his impression just now was equal in terms of positive and negative?

While she was lost in thought, Hoshiguma leaned down and took a closer look at the shrunken cube.

Whether it is the icosahedron in shape or the glass wall that should be transparent but whose outline is slightly revealed by light, if magnified, its proportions are exactly the same as when it is the original size.

Volume 2: Fireworks at Lungmen: Chapter 224 (Micro Post) Hoshiguma (Brain Overload) (Transforms into a Steam Engine): ………

Compression technology? Xiao Yunyi really always manages to come up with some advanced technologies.

Most importantly, she can use it here without relying on any equipment, gear, or preparation, and it looks even easier than using Originium Arts.

Hoshiguma marveled, gaining greater confidence in finding policies and management methods that would allow Lungmen to advance further.

On the other side, Yun Yi, who believed that the present, which could be changed, was more important to him than the past, which could not be changed for the time being, also quickly broke free from his entanglement with the memories.

Then I saw Hoshiguma staring at the small 3D cube with her golden eyes shining, clearly delighted.

"Hoshiguma, is there something fun about the souvenir that makes you laugh so happily...? No?" Yunyi tilted her head to avoid Hoshiguma's head, which was partially obscuring the souvenir, and took a closer look at it. However, she couldn't find anything to make her happy. Hoshiguma, on the other hand, laughed even more happily after hearing her question.

Yun Yi's train of thought suddenly veered off course. "Hmm? Could it be that your and my aesthetic sense and sense of humor are actually two different systems that occasionally overlap?"

"Alright, alright, you can stop your wild thoughts now," Hoshiguma patted Yun Yi on the shoulder, a smile she couldn't hide on her lips. "Everyone has different tastes when it comes to humor, and we haven't known each other long, so I can't give you a definite answer."

She deepened her smile. "I smiled just now because I was thinking about an incredibly motivating future."

"?" Yun Yi gave Hoshiguma a puzzled look while controlling the Nirvana to connect to the star track imprint, quietly locking onto all the remaining inner guards at once.

“In the future… if our independent regime succeeds, perhaps the impact will make Lungmen a better place, and maybe…” Hoshiguma stopped abruptly halfway through her sentence. She didn’t continue and changed the subject, “Speaking of which, it seems we haven’t talked about Lungmen yet.”

"Why don't you take this opportunity to ask me about something you don't understand?" Hoshiguma Gakuen tilted her head innocently, her long green hair immediately brushing against her skin and falling down with a "rustling" sound, making the strange-colored demon horn peeking out from her bangs even more conspicuous.

Bathed in light from all directions, Hoshiguma's pale horn on its forehead appeared as if coated with a layer of porcelain glaze, looking both sturdy and fragile. The faint red line at the tip of the horn added a layer of exquisite beauty, a layer of vibrant color, and a layer of eeriness to this pale appearance.

Whether it was due to the bottom-up perspective or the thoughts in his mind, this ghostly corner seemed to have an added layer of alluring charm to Yun Yi.

It's like seeing a piece of porcelain with top-quality texture, making you want to hold it in your hands, admire it, and see if the actual feel is as top-notch as the texture you see.

Is it nice to touch?

Shun Bu Yue Yi (3) ⊙ Qi (2) Er Si Shi Shun Hua?

Spikes don't prick people?

Warm or cold?

Do you feel anything?

Solid or hollow?

Is it hard or has an unexpectedly soft and bouncy feel?

Is that red line a smooth, integrated line with the corner, or is it a recessed or raised texture?

Countless thoughts, accompanied by intense curiosity and desire, burst forth in Yun Yi's mind. She did not restrain herself, letting her emotions drive her body, and fixed her gaze on the ghost horn that looked longer than her hand.

Her warm gaze was impossible to ignore. Hoshiguma turned her head and looked down, her eyes reflecting the tiny image of Yun Yi. She raised her hand and gently touched her horn, uttering the first but crisp syllable from the tip of her nose, "Hmm? What's wrong with my horn?"

Hoshiguma had an inexplicable sense of oppression from above, and her questions suddenly sounded more like interrogations, but this was not Hoshiguma's intention; she was genuinely just wondering.

Yun Yi was unaffected. Her attention was mostly drawn to Oni-horn, and the only part she had left was also distracted by Hoshiguma's voice. Therefore, she did not notice the oppressive feeling that began with the large height difference and stemmed from the difference in physical strength.

When faced with Hoshiguma's question, Yun Yi, who was in a normal state, continued his usual frankness: "Your horns were a little too beautiful just now, and I really wanted to touch them."

"………………" Hoshiguma's frozen expression was like a large, tangible ellipsis. Her hand, which was gently stroking her horn, unconsciously opened to cover it. For the first time, a blush appeared clearly on her face, and at the same time, large patches of red inevitably spread across her cheeks.

Perhaps due to Hoshiguma's special constitution, or simply because she was too fair-skinned, not only did her face turn red, but her fair neck, partially obscured by the green hair piled up near her collar, also became tinged with a thin layer of red, and her exposed arms also turned red all the way from her shoulders into her gloves.

Hoshiguma looks like a delicate yet refreshing pastry with a green lid, black crust, red and pink filling, and the pale corner with a red line is the decorative white chocolate.

They're all edible! Oh no... Yun Yi suddenly woke up, guiltily shifting her gaze. What she meant was, they all looked delicious, no, cute, yes, cute, adorable!

Hoshiguma breathed a sigh of relief when Yun Yi shifted his gaze, and his mind, which had been blank from Yun Yi's sudden words, quickly cooled down.

After regaining her intellectual advantage, Hoshiguma calmed down and had a slight realization. She asked in a deep voice, "...Little Yunyi, do you know anything about the Oni Clan?"

"The Ghost Clan?" Yun Yi, who had just finished making excuses for himself in his mind, turned his gaze back.

Looking at Hoshiguma's slightly tense face, she nervously scratched the back of her head and answered uncertainly, "I wouldn't say I know much about it. I only know that all the Oni have horns, they seem to be quite strong, generally have great strength, and are usually rather irritable?"

Yun Yi paused for a moment, then looked at the Star*Orthodox Ghost Clan*Bear in front of her, who hadn't been so irritable, and immediately added, "Well, it seems that this varies from person to person. Like other people and other races, any personality is possible."

"Most of them are correct." Hoshiguma breathed a sigh of relief, lowered her hand from her horn, and the blush on her body visibly faded as her mood calmed down.

Her expression relaxed, and she smiled gently again. "However, you missed a few points. First, most of the Ghost Clan members have the ability to go berserk, which makes them prone to losing their minds. If you encounter other Ghost Clan members, it's best not to get too close. Make sure they can control their berserk state before discussing anything else."

Yun Yi nodded. "I see. Their racial ability is berserk mode. That does fit the typical image of a physical ghost in a second-generation game."

“Secondly, Oni generally possess superior physiological resilience; you can keep that in mind if they are enemies,” Hoshiguma continued, her gaze subtly observing Yun Yi's expression. “Thirdly… the Oni's horns are not only weapons, but also intimately connected to their bodies. Whether it's berserk mode or Oripathy, the horns will undergo corresponding changes, so…”

Hoshiguma gave Yunyi a deep look. "Demons' horns can sense external touch and stimulation. Please—please do not ask any other demons if you can touch their horns."

Volume 2: Fireworks at Dragon Gate: Chapter 225 Yun Yi: Surely no one really thinks that different attributes are just different numerical values?

After digesting Hoshiguma's long explanation, Yun Yi raised an eyebrow in realization. Hoshiguma had gone on and on, but all she wanted to say was, "You mean, I can't touch your horns?"

"Yes and no." Hoshiguma looked directly at Yun Yi, her golden eyes filled with a gentle emotion and a cold scrutiny. "The Oni clan has a more sensitive sense of horn, and can only make contact with enemies and people with deep ties."

We've only known each other for a few days, and our time together has been limited to just a few hours. We're not enemies, and by no means can we be considered close friends, family, or lovers.

Hoshiguma's eyes revealed this meaning, and Yunyi understood but was not disappointed. She nodded, "I understand. I'll ask again when we're more familiar with each other."

With the contract in place, and time seemingly endless, Yunyi believed that they would eventually become familiar with each other.

Hoshiguma's complicated expression vanished instantly, leaving only a helpless smile mixed with amusement. So persistent, has Xiaoyunyi completely set his sights on her?

No one heard Hoshiguma's inner thoughts, and she herself had no intention of saying it; in essence, she did not reject Yun Yi.

Therefore, Hoshiguma responded calmly to Yunyi's declaration, "Welcome."

The topic of the horn came to an end. Although Yunyi regretted not being able to get his hands on it at the right moment, he was not affected by the failure to achieve his goal.

She casually steered the conversation back to the questions and answers posed by Hoshiguma, and in doing so, pulled each of the eight inner guards who had just been locked in by the outside world into the black icosahedron.

The new version of the icosahedron has excellent sound insulation. Hoshiguma, with her extremely keen hearing, failed to notice the change in the inner guards' whereabouts immediately and continued her question-and-answer chat with Yunyi about the current situation in Lungmen.

It wasn't until the target acquisition boxes on the projection, which had been untargeted for a long time, suddenly started to disappear one by one that Hoshiguma realized what was happening.

She stopped her explanation, raised her eyebrows, and looked at the projected image hanging high above, "The target has been lost..."

The target acquisition frame didn't move; it must have disappeared into thin air. It seems Yun Yi made the move.

Hoshiguma lowered her gaze to the eight black bodies on the edge of the disc, then looked down at Yun Yi, whose expression was calm. "Little Yun Yi, have you thought about what to do after you capture the Imperial Guard?"

"No, I only have a little idea." Yun Yi shook his head, the ends of his white hair swaying behind him. "But after hearing what you said, I've decided on the location, but I still need to think about how to do it."

Hoshiguma had just calmly introduced several famous places and events in Lungmen, giving Yunyi a substantial understanding of Lungmen. One familiar place caught her attention.

Hoshiguma stroked his chin, a thoughtful look appearing in his eyes. "Where? The city government, the ring road, and the fire station are definitely not it. Is it a hotel disguised as a human auction, or in the suburbs?"

“It’s a hotel.” Yun Yi’s lips curled into a slight but sly smile. “Hmph, Swire promised me last time that we’d blow up that place next time, but we’re leaving now. Who knows when we’ll get to the next time?”

Yun Yi's smile deepened. "Since you said you know where it is, let's just 'revisit' it now."

"Perform a show of handling internal security on the territory of a criminal gang?" Hoshiguma pondered for a moment, resting his chin on his hand, then nodded in agreement. "Not a bad idea, but before we do it, we need to ascertain the situation."

“Indeed, we kidnapped two groups of people last time, which made them lose face. Maybe that place has already been deserted or changed owners.” Yun Yi’s thoughts wandered, and he summoned the map engraved with star tracks in his hand. “Never mind, we definitely have to deal with that huge criminal space underground. We have to go there eventually. Little Star Bear, please show us the way.”

"Okay." Hoshiguma replied, silently suppressing the subconscious shiver that came over her when she heard "Little Hoshiguma." She was really not used to this address—very not used to it!

Sigh, why did I choose "Little Yunyi"?

Hoshiguma sighed inwardly and looked at the map that had floated to her side.

The map only showed a few streets nearby. Hoshiguma shook her head and said, "No, the destination isn't here."

"Not inside?" Yun Yi looked down in surprise. The map was much smaller than she had expected—wait a minute, didn't she just use the Subsidiary Collector on the Inner Guard?

Logically speaking, her current mental attributes should be sufficient for the Star Track Imprint to create a map of the entire Lungmen.

Yun Yi frowned, feeling puzzled. (The rest of the text appears to be a series of seemingly unrelated phrases and sentences, possibly from different sources. A direct translation is not possible without further context.)

Filled with doubt, she summoned the system panel, opened the log, and scrolled up. After only a few lines, Yun Yi saw the reason: