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Hua Jinyan’s strand of hair drifted with the wind, as if it were shaking its head.

It wasn’t its true form, at most... just like him, it was a doppelganger.

After Hua Jinyan made a contract with the Withered Tree, he could somewhat understand what the Withered Tree wanted to express, so he told Little Taotie that it wasn’t the true form of the Withered Tree, but another form.

Little Taotie was surprised, "It’s a doppelganger too? But it’s much stronger than you, like the real thing."

The strand of hair shook wildly in the wind, as if denying Little Taotie’s idea, trying to correct her mistake.

Being doppelgangers is like being siblings, with a heavy sense of rivalry among them; no one wants to lose to anyone.

The one who loses would seem very incompetent.

Naturally, the strand of hair didn’t want to become a loser.

In its view, it is the most formidable, able to transform, and surpassing self-awareness. Compared to the guy who simply uses its instincts to absorb "nutrients," regardless of what "nutrients" are, it’s far more refined.

Now, aside from Evil Spirit Chocolate and Resentful Spirit Candy, the proud strand of hair declared: everything else is mere trash, not worth absorbing.

This is all thanks to its formidable boss.

Otherwise, how could its small form possibly consume such delicacies?

"Let’s go down there and check it out. You eat the other doppelganger; what do you think?"

The strand of hair shook furiously: No way!

Though it doesn’t admit being a loser, each has its specialty; it and the blood-absorbing marrow-consuming doppelganger tread entirely different paths of cultivation. While it excels in self-awareness, it also has a stronger aspect—its offensive and ambush skills.

The strand of hair believes it cannot protect Little Taotie and Hua Jinyan while safeguarding itself. Once they go down there, it would be the only one left alive, depriving it of the chance to eat chocolate and candy.

Even with the abilities of its true form, it’s impossible to transform the Evil Spirit into delicious chocolate or the vengeful spirit into candy of various colors and flavors.

Indeed, it worries more about its boss’s safety than its own.

Hua Jinyan felt the strand of hair comforting him, like someone gently stroked his head. Hua Jinyan’s lips curved slightly, "Let’s head back first."

Little Taotie snorted a few times but didn’t insist on anything, as she merely suggested it casually. Perhaps if Hua Jinyan and the strand of hair expressed interest in exploring the passage below, Little Taotie would have ended up refusing.

Little Taotie yawned, "Hope we find Head Grandpa soon."

For Little Taotie, who had constructed an Ancient Pagoda, she had been holding on and was close to exhaustion, nearing the point of dozing off at any moment.

Returning to the Special Department, everyone sought Lou Lan, hoping he could heal the Queen Flower Lady’s ex-boyfriend.

After diagnosing, Lou Lan gave his verdict, "Even if he wakes up, for the rest of his life... he might be done for."

It’s unclear what "done for" precisely means, but looking at the man with extensive fractures, many had speculated he might be crippled, unable to stand for the rest of his life.

Contrary to usual, Queen Flower Lady’s attitude toward the man had become gentle.

Everyone realized that Queen Flower Lady still had lingering feelings for her ex-boyfriend, which had now resurfaced.

Otherwise, how could its small form possibly consume such delicacies?

"Let’s go down there and check it out. You eat the other doppelganger; what do you think?"

The strand of hair shook furiously: No way!

Though it doesn’t admit being a loser, each has its specialty; it and the blood-absorbing, marrow-consuming doppelganger tread entirely different paths of cultivation. While it excels in self-awareness, it also possesses a stronger aspect—its offensive and ambush skills.

The strand of hair believes it cannot protect Little Taotie and Hua Jinyan while safeguarding itself. Once they go down there, it would be the only one left alive, depriving it of the chance to eat chocolate and candy.