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"Let out a cool hum!"

Compared to Liuying's shyness, Sangbo didn't hesitate at all and exclaimed sincerely.

You're so cool right now, honey!

After completing the Little Hanu event, I successfully obtained the item "A Moment of Freedom".

And what Sambo really wanted to experience with a star was what came next.

Bringing the person to Dr. Edward, Sambo submitted the previously acquired items, allowing Xing to begin experiencing a unique dream.

When I opened my eyes, I saw the clinic in the lower part of Belleburg, and there seemed to be nothing wrong with it.

However, when Xing arrived outside, the scene before him left the audience completely bewildered.

Outside the door stood many trash cans with arms and legs, and they were divided into three colors: gold, silver, and bronze.

【Waibiwaibi, Waibibabu】

[Nice to meet you, one who dwells deep in dreams...]

A strange, indescribable language came from the side, and when I turned around, I saw a silver trash can named Satana.

This incredibly bizarre scene was like shattering the audience's worldview by rubbing it in the ground a hundred times.

"What the heck is this?!"

"The most abstract episode ever!"

"I was completely stunned. Is this still Pinocchio?"

"It's full of trash cans, this is a pioneer's paradise!"

"Wait, what's that sound coming from the trash can? Hahaha!"

"It's a synesthetic beacon! I used a synesthetic beacon!"

"Satana, what's your relationship with Natasha?"

"Watching this episode as a kid made my brain shrink!"

The talking trash can earnestly begged the Star Alliance to unite all the trash cans so that they could launch a counterattack against the false king.

However, it is precisely this serious appearance, combined with its absurd appearance, that makes it seem even more outrageous.

A strange, eerie sound rang out, but thankfully, based on the information in the dialogue box, after talking to several trash cans, I successfully obtained three pieces of trust.

Finally, Xing headed to the Pillars of Creation to prepare for the final battle.

Along the snowy road, there were many remnants of trash cans, which made Xingdu remark.

This is just too tragic...

After experiencing it all, the audience's worldview began to take on the shape of a trash can, and some even agreed with Xing's words.

Upon arrival at the destination, the story begins with a performance.

A massive bomb fell, blasting the general's star into the air.

Then a giant hand grabbed Xing's body, and upon closer inspection, it was a gigantic Sambo.

Just like in the preview PV of the dream, Sambo let out a strange, cackling laugh and casually tossed the star out, which landed in the charging group of trash cans.

Watching the trash cans relentlessly charge towards the false king, one after another, fearless in the face of death, they were blown away by the explosives thrown by Sambo.

Xing gritted his teeth and charged forward.

After leaping high into the air, a bright light shone from his hand, and a trash can the same size as Sambo appeared.

Both sides let out a roar and threw punches at each other.

At this crucial final moment, the video was paused.

Wait, wait a minute! This is ridiculous!

Even after the dream ended and they returned to Pinocchio, viewers who were used to the trash can were still... a little unsatisfied?

What a pity! Such a profound dream came to an abrupt end because of Miss Firefly's intervention...

I was really looking forward to seeing what kind of expression you'd have when you discovered the truth.

The suggestive words raised questions from the star and piqued the curiosity of the audience.

Could this dream be hinting at something?

Sambo answered directly.

The truth about dreams—aren't you searching for them? Don't be fooled by beautiful scenery, my dear; comfort breeds blindness.

[Don't you think this Dreambubble looks a lot like Pinocchio these days, huh?]

A group of people with ulterior motives crammed onto a small stage, none of them wanting to be in the spotlight, so they pushed the poor little gray-haired boy to the front of the stage—

[Dreams aren't like your own bathtub; they're like the unpredictable deep sea. To put it more clearly—don't be fooled by alluring fluorescent lights. If you fall for one of those... I'll be extremely disappointed.]

After his words, Sambo turned his attention to Liuying.

[She claims to be a Pinocchio local, yet knows absolutely nothing about the ways of the trade—she's quite adept at petty theft, but who is she really? Darling, didn't you ever suspect her for a moment?]

This also made the audience begin to truly examine Liu Ying's identity.

"Damn, Sangbo is taking this so seriously, could there really be something wrong with Liuying?"

"But she's a beautiful girl, and she even treated me to something!"

"I don't care, I'm willing to be obsessed with fireflies!"

"That's right!!! (Very loudly) (Hands on hips) (Super proud)"

Chapter 236 You guys are on a date, aren't you?

Listening to Sangbo's doubts about Liuying, Liuying, who was beside him, had already left at some point.

Upon seeing this, Sambo expressed his opinion.

Take my advice: if you have any questions, go confront that girl. Don't let her run away with her tail between her legs, haha.

Goodbye, buddy... don't let me down!

Although Sangbo's tone was somewhat eerie, the audience's attention was still focused on Liuying.

When they found Yingliu alone on the rooftop, they heard her let out a slightly trembling sigh.

The girl turned to the side, looking into the distance, as if avoiding the star's gaze.

After calming herself down, Liuying turned around and said dejectedly.

【...sorry.】

The audience felt a little sorry for him.

"Hiss! Could it be that fireflies secretly came here to drop their little pearls?!"

"Sambo, you've done so many bad things!"

"How can she be so gentle? It really breaks my heart!"

"Don't apologize to me, I don't understand anything yet!"

"Yeah, I was still completely bewildered when I saw this!"

Then, Liu Ying confessed that she had indeed concealed some things from Xing, such as that she was not a local, that being hunted was not without reason, and that traveling with Xing was for other reasons.

"...But thank you for your help, that's true."

[It's true that I yearn to be an anonymous traveler; you've been to many parts of the world, seen all sorts of people and things, and every day is a brand new beginning...]

The girl's words, tinged with longing, seemed genuine; she continued speaking with sincerity.

【I'd like to take you somewhere else, okay? This time it's not a tourist attraction, quite the opposite... kind of like my secret hideout.】

There, I will tell you everything I know... as much as I can.

Now that Liu Ying has said this, the audience's curiosity has been piqued.

What will happen at this Pinocchio event, and what is Liu Ying's true purpose?

Just as the two were about to head to their secret hideout, they encountered the Clock Boy, who could only be seen by stars.

[Tick-tock! I guess only straightforward, innocent, and childlike children can see me—like this gray-haired friend!]

The appearance of the tiny clock boy, identical to the statue in the square, immediately eased the tension.

Xing even had time to jokingly say that fireflies can't be seen because they're not innocent enough.

Firefly: [...Where am I not straightforward, innocent, and childlike enough...!]

The reason the Clockwork Boy appeared was actually to ask for help, because Misha was in danger.

Although Firefly couldn't see the clock boy, she chose to believe him and followed Star to see what was going on.

A group of gangsters surrounded Huang Quan, and Misha tried to persuade them, but no one noticed his presence.

[You ignorant brat, just wait till I teach you a lesson!]

[Alright! Boss, teach her a lesson!]

Seeing Huang Quan surrounded by gang members in the scene, March 7th couldn't help but complain.

"Uh, I suddenly remembered a phrase: You're all surrounded by me all by myself!"

Seeing that a conflict was about to break out, Xing immediately said he would take action, his baseball bat already eager to be used.

Firefly: [But baseball bats are too inefficient... No! I mean, we can't solve the problem in such a brutal way...]

His reaction, as if he had let something slip, immediately sparked a lot of speculation among the audience.

If baseball bats are inefficient, does that mean fireflies have a more efficient way?

Fortunately, the Clockwork Boy has a unique method: the clockwork trick that can adjust people's emotions.

After adjusting the gang leader's mood to one of elation, the other party finally left happily.

Huang Quan expressed his gratitude to Xing and explained that he was involved in the scene of the Masked Fool's disturbance, which is why he was misunderstood.

Is this lady someone you know?

Seeing Xing and Huang Quan's familiar manner, Liu Ying asked curiously, revealing a hint of emotion beyond mere curiosity.

Huang Quan explained that Xing had helped him before, and also looked at Liu Ying.

It's a pleasure to meet you, beautiful lady.

A direct compliment from a stranger made Liu Ying a little embarrassed.

[Beautiful lady...]

Then Huang Quan talked about the clock trick he had just used to control his emotions. After all, no one else could see the Clock Boy; they could only see that Xing Yi's strange actions instantly changed people's emotions.

So Xing started talking about the existence of the Clockwork Boy, and Liu Ying chimed in to add to the conversation.

Yes, that cartoon character...it seemed to have appeared in reality—I mean—in my dream.

Looking back at this passage now, Xing also thought of Liu Ying's situation.

For someone who spends most of their time lying in a medical pod, perhaps the dream of being able to move freely is more like reality?

After listening to Firefly's explanation that only innocent children could see Clockwork Boy, Huang Quan sighed helplessly.

...It seems I've already passed that age.

Although Huang Quan couldn't see Clock Boy, he could still sense some vague traces appearing around Xing.

I initially thought it was that elegant memory-teller who left something in your mind, but now it seems there are quite a few beings in this dream as unique as her.

As soon as the elegant name of the remembrancer was mentioned, the audience immediately realized that it must be Black Swan.

However, everyone was a little confused. So far, they didn't seem to have encountered this person who remembered. Could it be that, like the messenger on the train, his memory had been erased?

Then Huang Quan spoke again, and the red text reappeared.

Shortly after we parted, I unintentionally walked into a ball, where a lady draped in black veil invited me to dance. It was my first time dancing... a truly unforgettable experience.

Anyway, thank you all again for your kindness. I hope you have a pleasant dream. I won't disturb your... date any longer?

Upon hearing this, Liu Ying immediately felt a little embarrassed.