"The Legend... It Really Exists!"

At this moment, Qi Shu was too preoccupied to even look at the comments.

Her entire attention was drawn to Bai Zhou's actions, her eyes sparkling with pure wonder.

Amidst a chorus of wails in the comments section: "Kiki-chan, no!", "Image! Image!", "Oh no, the kid's going astray!"

The exquisite little tree character on the screen also lay down on the ground and went into the cocoon together.

"Oh no! Kisaki-chan has been led astray by Shii-sensei!"

"The Fall of a Top Streamer: From Glamorous Idol to Dark Chrysalis"

"Teacher Saltyfish is entirely to blame! He corrupted my beloved Kisaki-chan!"

"Shocking! Popular streamer Kiju from the Brewmaster Dojo sneaks in through a hole to avoid paying admission, and the truth is... (Click to view)"

"Screen recording! Screen recording! Another embarrassing moment for Qishu-chan!"

Behind the small hole was not the expected museum hall; a metal passageway stretched forward, and the view was dim.

A flash of light appeared around Xiaobai, and Gastly quietly materialized.

Several wisps of eerie blue will-o'-the-wisp suddenly ignited and hovered steadily in front of Xiaobai and Xiaoqishu, becoming the only source of light in this cramped space.

"There are many forks in the road here, so stay close to me."

Bai Zhou's voice came through the communication device, sounding exceptionally clear in the quiet pipe.

"If I get lost, it will truly become a great adventure for Kiju-chan."

"Mmm-hmm!"

Qi Shu nodded repeatedly like a chick pecking at rice, his little face full of seriousness, his fingers pressing the control keys tightly.

On the screen, Little Tree was practically pressed against the round bottom of the Gengar costume in front of it, not daring to fall off even for a second.

After turning several corners, a relatively clear light finally appeared ahead.

"This is it."

Bai Zhou controlled Xiao Bai to climb to the vicinity of the light source first and move aside a little.

"Not only can you see the museum exhibition hall through the windows here, but if you're lucky... you might even get some exclusive information."

Upon hearing this, Qishu quickly manipulated Little Qishu to approach the window.

With a wide-open view, they actually climbed up to the ceiling mezzanine of the museum's exhibition hall.

Through the grid-like windows, the entire magnificent exhibition hall can be seen.

Tall glass display cases, precious fossil specimens, and more...

Before she could even get a good look at the exhibits, several deliberately hushed conversations reached her ears.

The sound was coming from directly below the window.

Qi Shu immediately held his breath, his heart pounding.

She carefully lowered her gaze and saw two figures in special uniforms huddled together, having a secret conversation.

The uniform wasn't particularly noticeable in the dim corner, but it was illuminated by the faint light from the display case.

Qi Shu, with his sharp eyes, spotted an "R" mark embroidered in dark thread on their collars or cuffs.

"R! Holy crap! The Rockets!"

"Wow! It's Team Rocket! Saltyfish teacher is awesome! He actually dared to put Team Rocket into the game!"

"Wasn't the Rockets disbanded by the Red Legends a long time ago?"

"Disband? You underestimate them! This is the shadow that almost brought them to control Kanto! Even a centipede with a hundred legs doesn't die easily! Don't you understand?!"

The barrage of comments was in full swing.

However, this is merely an appetizer.

When the two men in black's fragmented yet incredibly clear conversation was transmitted word for word through Qishu's high-definition microphone throughout the entire live stream—

"...Target confirmed...Mount Tsukimi...core area..."

"...This time...we can't afford to fail again...We must capture the Dream..."

"...Last time...more than sixty people...were defeated by one person...who broke through...the trash..."

The live stream chat exploded completely and unprecedentedly.

"Mew! They're discussing catching Mew! The legendary Pokémon!!!"

"I need a picture! What does the game actually look like?! I'm so anxious!"

"You're missing the point, everyone! This game is a true adaptation of Crimson Legend! Doesn't that mean... Fantasy Westward Journey really exists?!"

"Mount Tsukimi!!! The hidden storyline was actually at Mount Tsukimi!"

"Any hardcore gamers have reached Mt. Tsukimi yet?"

"What did they say? That the previous capture attempt failed? That he single-handedly broke through the encirclement of over sixty Team Rocket elites? That he saved Mew?"

"Whose general is this? He's so brave!"

Qi Shu was clearly stunned by the news, his little mouth unconsciously agape.

It took her a while to find her voice, and with an incredulous tremor, she asked:

"Salty... salted fish sauce... dreamlike... does it... really exist?"

"Yes, it exists."

On the other end of the communication, Bai Zhou's reply was calm.

"I can vouch for that with my reputation."

This casual confirmation reignited the enthusiasm in the live stream, which had just begun to wane.

The legendary Pokémon!

A dream that has never been scientifically proven and exists only in ancient books and oral traditions!

It actually exists!

Moreover, they are very likely to appear in the game, and even... meet players and form bonds!

"The legend...it really exists!"

"Found it! Records indicate that Mew is small and delicate, with a dreamy pink body! Legend has it that it is the genetic ancestor of all Pokémon!"

"Petite...all pink...hiss—I feel like I'm missing something?"

"Mount Tsukimi! Charge! For the dream!"

"That's amazing!"

Qi Shu belatedly exclaimed in surprise, his voice filled with anticipation and excitement that almost overflowed the live stream screen.

"Salted Fish Sauce! Let's hurry to Mt. Tsukimi! Let's stop Team Rocket's evil plan! We'll be heroes, saving Mew... and forging a bond! Hehehe... Mew-chan~ My Mew-chan~"

"Kiji-chan".

Just as Qishu was lost in her beautiful dream, Baizhou's voice, tinged with a hint of helplessness, gently shattered her illusion.

It's still daytime.

"Um?"

Qi Shu didn't react for a moment, blinking his big eyes with an innocent and confused look on his face.

She instinctively clasped her hands together and made a "please, please" gesture towards the camera, seeking help from the all-powerful online comments.

"Hahahaha—hiccup!"

"I can't hold it in anymore, everyone! Teacher Xianyu is such a smooth talker!"

"It's still daytime—so stop daydreaming, Kiki-chan!"

"This is so entertaining!"

Upon seeing the harsh truth displayed in the comments, Qi Shu's cheeks flushed bright red, filled with both shame and anger.

She pouted somewhat resentfully and muttered something into the microphone.

"That salted fish sauce is so annoying... What's wrong with her? Can't she just be a little more considerate and try to appease me a little... It's not like I'm just daydreaming..."

"Huh? Did you say something, Kisaki-chan? My signal seems to be bad, I didn't hear you clearly."

Bai Zhou's question arrived at just the right moment.

"No! Nothing! He didn't say anything!"

Qishu's body tensed instantly, his voice rose eight octaves, and he was so nervous that even the Magnemite hair ornament almost stood up.

"Oh, okay..."

Although Bai Zhou found it a bit strange, he didn't delve into it. He naturally changed the subject and looked down at the brightly lit center of the exhibition hall.

"See those two huge Pokémon skeletons in the very center of the exhibition hall? Those are Pokémon fossils left over from ancient times. In some ways, their rarity and scientific value are no less than that of legendary Pokémon."

Seeing that Bai Zhou hadn't heard her mutterings, Qi Shu secretly breathed a sigh of relief and patted her heaving chest with her little hand.

Then, drawn by his words, their gaze turned to the center of the exhibition hall.

Those were two Pokémon whose skeletons, even as nothing more than skeletons, exuded a chilling aura of antiquity and majesty.

At that moment, Bai Zhou's voice rang out again.

"Kiki-chan, although I can't guarantee that you'll form a bond with Dream..."

He paused deliberately, whetting everyone's appetite.

"But I still have a way to make you entangled with this ancient overlord."