The viewers in the livestream had no idea that the big shot they idolized was already on the verge of bankruptcy.
At that moment, all their attention was focused on Tang Xiaoling.
After believing Wu Qian's words, the child was clutching her kitten and hurrying toward the Carousel.
Just as she reached it, the thick black mist suddenly dispersed.
Old Lady Zhao appeared before everyone, clean and neatly dressed.
"Holy shit! Scared the hell out of me!"
"Yeah, that was pretty scary. Looks like this evil spirit came out after eating its fill."
"Weird. Didn't Wu Fan get eaten? Why isn't there any blood? This evil spirit looks a lot cleaner, too."
"Now that you mention it, you're right! Does this evil spirit have a cleaning obsession? Did it clean up after eating?"
Those who regularly watched dungeon livestreams knew that whenever evil spirits ate someone, the scene was always drenched in blood!
With the more savage ones, the victims' bodies were gnawed beyond recognition, leaving a sight too horrifying to look at!
But this evil spirit was different. Not only was there no blood on her after she ate someone, even the scene had been cleaned spotless!
They had seen evil spirits obsessed with cleanliness before, but those only cleaned themselves.
This was their first time seeing one that even scrubbed the ground spotless.
"Grandma, are you okay?"
Watching Old Lady Zhao approach, Tang Xiaoling threw herself into her arms and asked worriedly.
"Grandma's fine." Old Lady Zhao smiled and stroked Tang Xiaoling's head, gently reminding her:
"Lingling, people can be wicked. You must be careful around those players."
"If anyone dares to bully you, go to the haunted house and find a female ghost called Lady Ten. She'll definitely help you."
"Lady Ten?" Tang Xiaoling blinked and asked in confusion.
"Yes, Lady Ten." Old Lady Zhao nodded and repeated the name, then said with a touch of sadness:
"There's almost no time left. Grandma really has to go this time. Take care of yourself."
With that, she stood up and headed for the gate without waiting for Tang Xiaoling to answer.
No matter how Tang Xiaoling called after her, Old Lady Zhao never looked back.
But her trembling shoulders and the blood streaming endlessly from her eyes revealed just how hard it was for her to leave.
She was afraid that if she looked back, she would never have the heart to go.
At last, Old Lady Zhao disappeared beyond the gate.
Holding Tiantian, Tang Xiaoling said dejectedly:
"Tiantian, Grandma's gone. I'll definitely see her again someday, right?"
"Meow~"
Tiantian gave a lazy meow, as though answering her.
Yet his eyes flickered slightly as he watched the place where Old Lady Zhao had left.
Meanwhile.
In the dim imperial palace, Tang Long sat high upon his throne and said slowly:
"When Old Lady Zhao arrives, give her a good position."
"That way, when she serves my daughter in the future, she'll have the strength to be of some use."
At those words, the countless dark figures below were filled with envy.
A mere vengeful ghost had stumbled into contact with the princess and been catapulted to greatness!
Before long, there would probably be another Ghost Monarch among their ranks!
Inside the Evil Spirit Amusement Park.
With Grandma gone, Tang Xiaoling wandered around aimlessly.
She looked at one thing, then another.
The entertaining attractions soon lifted her spirits again.
As she passed a ring toss stall, the toys on display immediately caught her attention.
"Wow! So many toys!"
Tang Xiaoling's eyes sparkled as she bounced up and down with Tiantian in her arms, her face beaming with joy.
By coincidence, Wu Qian, who was playing a costumed mascot nearby, also spotted Tang Xiaoling in front of the stall.
That little jinx still isn't dead?!
Did the evil spirit in the Carousel eat its fill, so it didn't bother eating her?
Hah! This little brat's got some damn luck!
Still, that works for me. I can toy with her for another couple of days!
Wu Qian smiled maliciously and started toward Tang Xiaoling.
But the moment she stepped forward, she hastily pulled her foot back as though she had been shocked.
Tang Xiaoling had lingered in front of the stall for so long that she had caught the evil spirit stall owner's attention.
The sight of this little mouse, whose intelligence was only just beginning to develop, filled the stall owner with delight!
What kind of incredible windfall just fell into my lap?!
Normally, never mind a delicacy like this-I can't even get a scrap of meat!
Whatever happens, I can't let this little thing get away today!
The evil spirit stall owner grabbed the rings and hurried over to Tang Xiaoling at a jog.
To avoid scaring her away before she broke the rules, the stall owner even put on what it believed was a friendly smile.
"Little girl, do you want those toys?"
"Yes!" Tang Xiaoling said eagerly.
Haha! She took the bait!
Delighted, the evil spirit stall owner quickly offered her the rings.
"It's easy to get those toys. Just land one of these rings around them."
"Here, give it a try."
Looking at the colorful rings being offered to her, Tang Xiaoling hesitated. "But I don't have any money..."
Hearing that, the evil spirit stall owner was even more ecstatic.
No money? Perfect!
I was worried you'd have enough to pay!
Once you've thrown the rings and can't pay me, you'll have broken the rules!
Then I can eat you, bite by bite!
But to lure Tang Xiaoling into the trap, the evil spirit suppressed its delight and said with a kindly expression:
"That's okay. Consider this a gift from me. It's free!"
"Really?"
Tang Xiaoling's face lit up as she asked excitedly.
The evil spirit stall owner waved generously. "Of course! This ring is yours. Go ahead and play!"
"If you land a ring around a toy, I'll give it to you!"
Then it added silently, but that only applies to one ring!
Unable to resist the temptation, Tang Xiaoling immediately set Tiantian down on the ground.
Then she took the stack of colorful rings in her little hands, remembering to say politely:
"Thank you, mister!"
At this, the evil spirit stall owner could no longer hide its delight and said meaningfully:
"You're welcome. Actually, children like you are my favorites-especially little girls!"
By the end, it had begun to chuckle sinisterly.
But Tang Xiaoling did not notice the evil spirit's expression at all. Her mind was entirely on the ring toss.
After carefully choosing a pink ring, she aimed at the large teddy bear at the very back, raised her hand, and threw it hard.
But remember, Tang Xiaoling's body had been strengthened before she entered the Amusement Park!
She now had twice the strength of an adult. Calling her a little superhero would not have been an exaggeration!
As a result, the ring flew past the teddy bear at tremendous speed and landed far beyond it.
"Ah! Why did it go so far?"
Tang Xiaoling cried out, startled by her own strength.
In fact, she was not the only one. Even the evil spirit stall owner standing beside her looked shocked and incredulous.
Where did this little kid get so much strength?
Although the ring was plastic, the teddy bear was a full ten meters away!
Yet this little kid had thrown the ring almost thirty meters!
But the evil spirit stall owner soon regained its composure.
Whatever. Let her throw it as far as she wants.
As long as she keeps throwing!
Once she breaks the rules, I can enjoy a delicious feast!
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