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"Huh? I clearly saw a person fall just now?"

"Yeah, how did it suddenly turn into a cat?"

"Is that a glass toy cat? It's so shattered..."

Passersby gathered a short distance away, whispering and gossiping.

Hey bro!

A man dressed in flashy clothes and covered in sequins approached Qiong familiarly, poked at the pile of still-reflecting cat fragments on the ground with his rhinestone-encrusted fingernails, and asked curiously:

Is this your model?

"Do not."

Qiong remained unfazed, and even took out her phone to take another close-up photo of the pile of cat pictures.

"She is my pet cat."

"Pet...pet cat?"

The man's expression was strange.

Putting aside the fact that this cat looks like it's made of top-grade bone china, and it's already broken into eight pieces, how come you, the owner, don't seem sad at all?

Are they still focused on taking photos or collecting evidence at the accident scene?

Before the man could even complain, the gray-haired, golden-eyed youth crossed his arms and let out a loud and penetrating whistle.

Then, in a flamboyant, exaggerated tone that even a fool could tell was a charade, he shouted:

"Wow~ Look! There are golden treasure chests all over the ground."

The moment the words left his mouth, the pile of scattered cat fragments on the ground seemed to have been put on a super rewind button.

They take off automatically at speeds imperceptible to the naked eye, docking precisely and fitting perfectly.

In less than a second, a short, bluish-gray cat, standing upright with eyes as wide as copper bells, bounced and stood still in place.

Having recovered, she didn't even check if all the parts were complete before reflexively using her paws to create a sunshade, anxiously stretching her neck, her little head shaking wildly from side to side like a radar.

They were afraid that if they were even a second late, all those 'glittering treasure chests' would be snatched up by Qiongzai.

Because she was too hasty and turned sharply in only one direction, her slender cat neck twisted into a spiral three and a half times under the horrified gazes of the crowd.

Holy crap!

"He's alive! He's really alive!"

"What the hell is this high-tech bionic cat?! Or is it a new species of dream creature?"

The crowd went wild, with camera flashes going off everywhere and social media notifications popping up all around – the hashtag "#AmazingDreamCreaturesAppearAtGoldenMoment#" is probably already climbing like crazy on the trending topics list.

Standing in the middle of a neon-lit, dazzling city avenue, all you can see are glittering billboards and bustling passersby; what is there to see of any golden treasure chest?

Star Tom realized he had been tricked again.

She abruptly stopped her spinning head, put her hands on her hips, puffed out her cheeks, and stared intently at the culprit with extremely angry eyes.

"Pfft~"

Faced with that accusing gaze, Qiong laughed heartlessly, pointing with a grin to her twisted neck:

"Doesn't it hurt?"

"……Meow?"

Star Tom paused, looking bewildered, and instinctively looked down, even though this movement was a bit difficult for his current neck structure.

With difficulty, she lowered her gaze and finally saw her own twisted neck, which was comparable to a work of art.

The moment I became aware of it, the belated laws of physics arrived.

"Ho... ho ho..."

Star Tom's face turned visibly red, his beady eyes began to roll back, and his little paws scratched at the air in vain, as a feeling of suffocation washed over him like a tidal wave.

"Watch carefully, I'll teach you again."

Qiong gripped Xing Tom's head as firmly as if he were catching a basketball: "Instantly refine the Star Core Gu."

He casually flicked and twisted his wrist.

Like a rope being untied, Star Tom's body, under the influence of centrifugal force, began to spin rapidly in place with a whoosh, automatically returning to its original position.

A few seconds later, Star Tom, whose neck had returned to normal but whose eyes were still a little dizzy, stood up on the ground again, wobbling and touching his intact neck with his little paws in a daze.

The jaws of the onlookers dropped to the ground.

"Let's go."

Qiong ignored the noisy crowd behind her and picked up Xing Tom, who was still in a daze.

Naturally, she wrapped her soft, liquid-like body around her neck, and a living, temperature-controlled cat scarf with its own adorable expression was born!

He strode out of the crowd of onlookers.

Behind them, a man in a sharp white suit relentlessly chased after them.

"Hey buddy, are you selling this cat?"

Wow, this is authentic Tianjin flavor!

Qiong didn't stop walking, but couldn't help glancing back.

Upon seeing this, the man in the suit's face instantly lit up with anticipation, thinking that he had a chance.

The next second, he felt a weight in his palm and looked down.

A promotional leaflet featuring a large, cartoonish image of Star Tom suddenly appeared in my hand. The image showed the blue cat grinning widely, revealing eight teeth in a bright, professional, fake smile, as if he were promoting himself.

The man in the suit picked up the flyer in a daze, his eyes instinctively glancing at the price list.

That long string of countless zeros, packed together like an astronomical number, was so numerous that he couldn't even pronounce it with his tongue tied in knots.

"This is a robbery?! Are you crazy?"

Once completely away from the landing site, Xing popped back into human form from Tom's form and landed steadily.

She put her hands on her hips and curled her lip in disdain in the direction the man in the suit had disappeared.

"You can't even afford a few genuine crystals, yet you want to buy this baby? Like a bear trimming its nails—you think you're so great!"

Qiong glanced sideways at the spirited young girl beside her.

Is she really a genius?

The two walked side by side down the street, surrounded by several billboards that seemed to have grown legs, playing advertising audio and running around with the tourists, insisting that the other listen to the entire advertisement before giving up.

Tall buildings stand on both sides of the road, and countless shops are located here. Beautiful hostesses in different uniforms greet customers with smiles on their faces and warmly invite them to come in and make a purchase.

The glittering shops and the glittering city lights were all described in just two words.

spend money!

So cool!

Paper scraps and gold glitter!

The golden hour is literally a money pit.

"Ah Xing, where are you going next?"

Qiong was holding a sundae that was quite exaggerated in both shape and weight.

This thing is twice the size of a KFC family bucket, and it has a funny plastic cartoon sign stuck on top with two big words written in fancy font: 'Zero Calories'.

The enthusiastic waiter, seeing that they were first-time visitors to Pinocchio, specially presented them with a "Dream Food Manual".

The other party spoke eloquently, attempting to argue their case using a bunch of specialized terms like "memory resonance" and "emotional metabolism."

None of the food in the dream poses a threat to the diner's health or weight in reality.

Qiong felt that she had understood.

He understood why people were so attached to beautiful dreams!

In this dreamlike world, you can completely cast aside your worries about blood pressure, blood sugar, blood lipids, stomach problems, and even soaring weight, and enjoy delicious food without restraint. This place is simply a foodie's paradise!

Food can have just as much of a gustatory impact as real food, the only problem being that it still provides a feeling of fullness...

In addition, there is another benefit for guests.

Guests who enter a dream through the Dream Pool can maintain their bodily functions in reality without needing to consume food. As long as they remain in the Dream Pool, they can go for decades without eating or drinking.

Of course, spending decades in a dream world is not without its costs.

While high technology can prevent severe muscle atrophy, it still affects the motor nerves and physical coordination of ordinary people—which is probably why every luxury room is equipped with a gym that looks quite professional.

"Awoo awoo".

Xingxing was engrossed in dealing with her equally enormous sundae, her cheeks bulging, and answered indistinctly:

"Of course, I'm looking for treasure chests! And while I'm at it, I'll help Ah Qi check out that trendy dream shop... ooh."

"We finally get to go on a trip, can you stop thinking about flipping through crystals all the time?"

Qiong looked at her helplessly:

"Take a break, how about we go spend some money? Your brother will cover all your expenses."

He attempted to corrupt the Star Core Essence's treasure-hunting radar with money.

"Hiccup~ Okay, thank you little brother~ You're such a good boy~"

Xing let out a loud burp, her face instantly switching to a kind old mother mode, and she even reached out and lovingly ruffled Qiong's hair twice.

"..."

If I can trick Star Core Spirit into playing with it, I'll swallow this "little brother" label.

"However, me spending money does not mean I won't look for crystals."

Xing licked the last bit of cream from the corner of her mouth, her big eyes sparkling with mischief.

"Looks like I underestimated your speed of evolution. Who taught you all this?"

Qiong pinched Xing's tender face and, without a word, learned Tang Niu's Inequality, a Heaven-rank combat technique.

Xing stared straight at Qiong without saying a word.

"Even if I am one percent responsible, don't you bear ninety-nine percent?"

Qiong glared back.

Xing stopped in her tracks, her head snapping towards the window of the 'Will's Hat Shop' on the street, her eyes sharp:

"Treasure chest!"

"where?"

Qiong followed her gaze.

The store is tastefully furnished, with sharp suits and tuxedos against the wall and exquisite shirts, vests, and ties displayed on the central stand.

After scanning around and not seeing any treasure chests, he said, "How could I possibly be slower to find it than the Star Core Essence?"

Like a nimble weasel, Xing slipped into a corner and dragged out a dusty, dilapidated box that looked like it had been forgotten for decades from behind a shelf full of ornate canes.

Lifting the lid, you'll find a simple, unadorned wooden walking stick lying quietly inside.

"A cane...it's actually an object."

Qiong revealed dead fish eyes.

The fact that Star's exclusive treasure chest can yield Star Jade, which can be exchanged for crystals at a 1:1 ratio, is undoubtedly Aha's doing.

But sometimes that guy would put in all sorts of random stuff.

These types of treasure chests usually have one obvious characteristic.

This appears to be a failed product that was discarded before it could even be decorated.

But is this right?

Are you willing to admit it? Being different from the norm is a failure.

"I don't admit it."