Dogs at Night

"Yes, I have work to do, I have to go temporarily." She forced a smile, silently considering her identity and the Rules.

The Camerahead covering their mouth with a smile said, "Oh, I see. I see Ms. Tao Yuan is quite busy with her work. I happen to have an easier job here. I need a guest for my live stream. Would you like to try it with me? There will be a lot of tips, I can give you all of them, I guarantee it will be more than you earn in a year."

Upon hearing this, Tao Yuan's eyes lit up uncontrollably, and he was about to nod in agreement with excitement.

She's a top streamer with millions of followers. If she could just get a few shots on camera, wouldn't she become a celebrity with a huge following too?

Does she really need to work so hard? She could rest once she's earned enough money! She wouldn't have to worry about the future and could live freely!

The more she thought about it, the more excited she became. Just as she was about to take a step forward to follow her, she aggravated her wounds as she lifted her leg, and the lingering pain brought her back to her senses.

In a split second, Tao Yuan bit her tongue, and only when she tasted blood did she pretend her phone rang and pull out her cell phone. "Hello? Ah, okay, I'm coming right now!"

"I have to go now, I have something to do."

As she spoke, she ran off, not daring to even glance at her, her figure disappearing into the darkness.

The Camerahead stared strangely in the direction she left, not chasing after her, but muttering to itself with a hint of regret, "What a pity, this little girl is too shy, she won't even say a word to me."

The Camerahead on her face flashed red, as if she had heard something.

"Don't be angry, Eldest Sister! The host will go find the next guest right away. Tonight, I guarantee you'll be satisfied. Our adventure isn't over yet!"

Tao Yuan ran out of Building Four in one breath, and stood under a street lamp, panting heavily while holding his back.

After thinking for a moment, she took out a candy wrapped in colored glass paper, which Bai Yang had given her; it could dispel mind control.

The Camerahead's eerie control was clearly stronger than that of the Hearts Playing Card. If she hadn't been injured, and it was the pain and stimulation that saved her life, she would definitely have broken the Rules.

Holding it in her hand, Tao Yuan looked back at the darkness behind her; the guy hadn't chased after her.

Let's not eat it for now. It seems she's in the Building One as this weirdo. If she encounters it again, she can eat the candy then.

After putting away the candy, Tao Yuan suddenly realized something was wrong. The faint barking of the dog that had been coming and going since she woke up seemed to have disappeared.

She thought of the woman walking her dog that she had seen from her window, and for some reason, a chill ran down her spine.

Tao Yuan turned her head stiffly, and a woman appeared beside her at some point, standing outside the streetlight, tilting her head to look at her.

The woman stood at the edge of the halo, wearing a black down jacket and looking haggard. In her hand, a white, deformed dog, which looked like Tibetan Mastiff, was tied to a leash.

The dog sat beside the woman, its cold eyes fixed on Tao Yuan, a gaze that sent chills down her spine.

That wasn't the look of an animal; it was more like the look of a malicious human eyeing a scapegoat.

The woman's dark circles under her eyes were so heavy it looked like she was wearing smoky eye makeup. She yawned widely and waved to her, saying, "Miss Tao Yuan, it's dangerous to be out so late at night. There are bad people in our neighborhood too, so be careful."

Tao Yuan slowly backed away, smiling as she said, "Yeah, what are you doing up so late at night instead of sleeping?"

"Walking the dog? My Lucky... oh, no, I mean Snowcake. I just adopted Snowcake and he's so excited today. Leaving him at home is too noisy."

The female dog owner said with distress, "You know, there's a Writer in our building who's very sensitive to sound. He's killed so many of my beloved dogs. I can't let him ruin this one."

So even when monsters live together, they can still kill each other?

"Yes, I live on the same floor as him, and I don't even dare to speak loudly."

The girl who owned the dog nodded, then suddenly asked curiously, "Ms. Tao Yuan, why haven't you called my name today?"

Tao Yuan's smile froze. How did she know your name? They'd only just met!

"What? I saw you walking Lucky this morning, why did you switch to Snowcake tonight?" Tao Yuan pretended not to hear, trying to change the subject.

When the woman saw that she didn't answer, a sinister smile gradually spread across her face.

"Miss Tao Yuan, why don't you call me by my name today?"

"Don't you know my name?"

"Why? I clearly remember your name. Aren't we good friends?"

Or perhaps...

With a sinister grin, he crouched down and stroked the large, snow-white dog. "Or perhaps, you're not Tao Yuan at all, but a... wounded little wreck?"

"I've never had a pink-haired pet before..."

He stood up strangely, looking at Tao Yuan with satisfaction. "Snowcake, eat her, and you'll be free. I'll also have a new puppy!"

The woman loosened her grip on the dog leash, and the large dog suddenly swelled to over four meters tall, its four legs as thick as pillars, and its human eyes darted around, staring intently at Tao Yuan.

"Woof!"

Tao Yuan's hair stood on end in that instant, and he turned and ran.

The enormous creature roared from behind and roared after them like a cannonball, its huge claws slamming into the ground with a dull thud.

"Bang!"

In a split second, Tao Yuan swerved, and the white dog eerily grazed Tao Yuan as it crashed into a street lamp. The sturdy lamppost shook violently from the impact, but did not collapse. However, the light went out after a series of sparks.

The moment the streetlights went out, two eerie red lights suddenly appeared in the eyes of the strange dog in the darkness.

Then, it charged again at an even faster speed than before!

Tao Yuan dodged again in a sorry state, turned on his Chainsaw, and swung it with all his might at the dog's tail that was sweeping towards him!

"Hiss--"

Tao Yuan's feet were pressed tightly to the ground, the Chainsaw held horizontally in front of her, carrying her backward for a long distance before disappearing into the darkness.

Her arm holding the Chainsaw, along with half her body, was numb from the shock, and the sound of the dog barking seemed to be interfering with her mind, making her want to bark like a dog.

Even though its energy and injuries had just been restored using the Bubble Machine, this dog's strength was clearly superior to 302's weirdness, placing it among the top of the B-Rank.

What kind of bizarre Rules is this?!

As Tao Yuan ran away, she hastily tore open the candy wrapper and popped it into her mouth. The refreshing orange-flavored candy instantly invigorated her, clearing her head and making her feel even more comfortable.

"Boom!"

With a sudden, eerie stomp of its paws, a massive body descended from the sky. Tao Yuan flipped over and rolled between its paws. The Chainsaw seized the opportunity to slice across the dog's belly, leaving a trail of hard sparks.

Its sharp claws swept across the ground, leaving a deep mark and scattering gravel everywhere.

Unable to break through the defense?

Tao Yuan is about to break down.