### Chapter 156: The End of the Burning Heart Goddess
In the anxious yet expectant gaze of Zhao Mingyue, Bai Yu had already figured out her inner thoughts, feeling a mix of helplessness. After all, it was only natural—Zhao Mingyue had been protected so meticulously that she had become somewhat desensitized to danger.
She didn’t understand what a four and a half star mission entailed; she was still at the three-star level. Sure, three-star missions weren’t a big deal. Given her current abilities, Zhao Mingyue could easily tackle them.
To be honest, had it been a three-star or even a three and a half-star mission, she would have eagerly signed up. Starting from the bottom and working her way up would be a nice way to level up without diving into danger.
But kicking off with a four and a half star mission? That was like a newbie skipping the village missions and charging straight into the boss room.
If she didn’t get squished, you could say she was destined for greatness—a real protagonist move!
The actual protagonist was Lu Liangting, who might just pull it off. But Zhao Mingyue? She was probably just going to get caught by the boss, and then Lu Liangting would have to come to her rescue.
“Mingyue, do you know what a four and a half star mission means? It’s not just about the Red-clothed Evil Ghosts. Even among the red-clothed ones, they’re only supporting characters. This means there’s likely to be multiple red-clothed ones, and the strongest among them could at least reach the level of an Evil Spirit.”
What’s an Evil Spirit, you ask? Zhao Mingyue had met one—Chen Bingtang’s mom was one. Back then, she took on three foes at once outside the youth apartment, transforming into a ghostly centipede that was terrifyingly powerful and bizarre, far exceeding any red-clothed ghost.
Sure enough, Bai Yu’s words landed on Zhao Mingyue like a bucket of cold water.
What was once a fiery passion to level up and overthrow Bai Yu instantly dulled. Though still lingering, that drive was quenched by those words.
Right, a four and a half star mission was way too tough for her.
To put it bluntly, if she entered, it would be like running into a near-d*ath experience.
In the living room, both the person and the ghost fell into a silence.
With two whole days, the amusement park mission was unyielding—one could only choose not to go.
Eternal Life Village, on the other hand, was gearing up for the full moon sacrifice in two days, which meant going there before that could save some hassle.
One side was about drawing mission items, while the other was about Zhao Mingyue harboring an Evil God within her.
If given a choice, she would rather head to the amusement park mission first, complete it, and then draw her items before heading to Eternal Life Village.
“Then I guess I’ll go with you to Eternal Life Village. I’m not going to the amusement park,” Zhao Mingyue quietly said, making her choice clear in this critical moment.
“Don’t rush it. For now, let’s settle on this. If it’s really unavoidable, you can come with me to Eternal Life Village. If I can find a way to protect you, then you can attempt the amusement park, but remember—your safety comes first.”
Zhao Mingyue wasn’t absolutely barred from the amusement park mission; its restrictions were heavy, which ironically allowed her more freedom of movement. If they could find a way to absolutely ensure Zhao Mingyue’s safety, well, then it was worth a shot.
Bai Yu had a bold idea.
What if she could detach the consciousness of the Burning Heart Goddess from Zhao Mingyue before she entered the amusement park, leaving some of her abilities within Zhao Mingyue for her to use, while simultaneously spreading her own power across Zhao Mingyue’s body to fill that gap?
Bai Yu had discussed this with the Dragon Lady on social media, and it was indeed possible. But, of course, it came with significant risks.
The danger lay in the fact that the Burning Heart Goddess and Zhao Mingyue were essentially symbiotic. If the Burning Heart Goddess was separated, Zhao Mingyue’s soul would suffer a huge void, and if left unchecked, she could d*e.
This was also the source of the Burning Heart Goddess’s confidence; she genuinely wasn’t scared of Bai Yu teaming up with the Dragon Lady to head to Eternal Life Village—not even interested in negotiating.
Just a few days ago, she had attempted to negotiate, but the Burning Heart Goddess’s reply was concise.
No deal. k*ll her if you have the guts—unless you’re afraid Zhao Mingyue might d*e too.
Before this, the Burning Heart Goddess was worried that Bai Yu would harm Zhao Mingyue, but then she slowly realized that the bond between Bai Yu and Zhao Mingyue was something special.
For Zhao Mingyue, Bai Yu was willing to charge into Eternal Life Village.
Your feelings for Zhao Mingyue empower me, plain and simple.
Clearly, the Burning Heart Goddess didn’t understand Bai Yu well enough; the more she acted like this, the more Bai Yu’s resolve to eradicate her strengthened.
“A way to protect me?” Zhao Mingyue didn’t quite grasp what Bai Yu meant.
“Right, I have an idea. It’s really risky, though. If it succeeds, your strength would see a significant boost, especially in the dream world.”
Bai Yu’s eyes narrowed; she had a solution for the void issue after separating the Burning Heart Goddess.
As a ghost and a spirit, if she were to visualize herself as a seed, then she could detach a part of her body as a sub-seed to fill in Zhao Mingyue’s void. In simple terms, it would be using part of her own body to replace the Burning Heart Goddess.
After all, the Burning Heart Goddess was an Evil God, and the void caused would not just be a simple fix. So, after this action, Bai Yu would have to absorb it significantly, and Zhao Mingyue’s physique would undergo some changes—let’s call it “side effects.”
Her body temperature would drop, her skin would lose color, and she would constantly feel the chill encroach.
The negative effects of her ghostly identity would manifest in Zhao Mingyue, but they would be greatly reduced.
In return, she would gain some control over bl**d threads and her body would become tougher and stronger. Most crucially, she would shake off the influence of the Burning Heart Goddess and gain some of her powers too.
With protection from her bl**d threads and the power to manipulate dreams, Bai Yu wouldn’t have to worry as much about Zhao Mingyue’s safety at the amusement park.
At the same time, she would reach out to Shen Shuyun, asking her to keep an eye out, especially since those who owed her from Eternal Life Village would likely be around as well.
Those folks would definitely go and were in the same circle as Shen Shuyun, so whatever Shen Shuyun knew, they would surely know too.
They might be a bit loony, but when it came to debts, things had to be repaid.
Watching over Zhao Mingyue without making a move against her and providing help at crucial moments was a simple enough task.
Killing Zhao Mingyue didn’t just bring no benefits; it would also mean enmity. Anyone with half a brain wouldn’t go that route.
If there were a couple of reckless ones, could they really defeat Zhao Mingyue after she powered up?
They weren’t invincible; all of them were newbies, starting on similar ground, at best with more combat experience and strategy than Zhao Mingyue.
Honestly, one or two? No big deal. Once Zhao Mingyue got her strength, she could crush them all in one blow.
Let’s get to it! Bai Yu grabbed Zhao Mingyue’s phone and shared her ideas with the Dragon Lady.
The Dragon Lady, being Zhao Mingyue’s sister, would consider what was best for her.
After a moment of silence, the Dragon Lady replied.
“Alright, I’ll come find you shortly.”
“Okay.”
The Dragon Lady was all about action; no dilly-dallying.
Weighing the pros and cons meant deciding whether to let her sister coexist with a ticking time bomb or to trust a beloved ghost. In the end, the physical cost would be something totally bearable.
And this cost wasn’t just Zhao Mingyue’s burden; the biggest cost would land squarely on Bai Yu.
Detaching half of her soul? The pain and drain from that weren’t something just anyone could handle.
For anybody else, she’d definitely advise them not to risk it. But for Bai Yu? Pain? She could take it. As for the drain, she could always just munch on a few more ghosts over the next couple of days to regain strength.
“Bai Yu, I think I’m liking you more and more.”
When the Dragon Lady saw Bai Yu’s message, she couldn’t help but be surprised.
Bai Yu treated her little sister so well, it was enviable.
If Bai Yu acted like this with anyone else, she would be furious and whip out her wrath immediately, but Zhao Mingyue was different. She was her dear little sister, an absolutely charming little girl.
Bai Yu being kind to her meant she was also kind to the Dragon Lady.
At least that’s how she saw it.
Her cute little sister probably had no idea what this meant, but that didn’t matter. Sometimes, lucky fools have all the advantages, and Zhao Mingyue was the prime example.
The Dragon Lady understood Bai Yu and knew her little sister well. In such a short time, to earn Bai Yu’s fondness at such a staggering level just showed that if Zhao Mingyue cross a single unpure thought, she’d become Bai Yu’s “partner in profit,” a relationship built on mutual gain before parting ways.
True feelings for true feelings, reliance for reliance.
She knew a bit about Bai Yu’s past, having stalked her long enough to gather some info.
Bai Yu had come into this sc*m Game for the sake of her sister.
In the end, a gal lacking a sister unconsciously spoiled her, while another gal lacking an elder sister relied on her—what a perfect match!
As the Dragon Lady drove, she hummed a little tune to herself,
“I can’t believe Bai Yu would still see Mingyue as just a ‘story character.’ She’s gone to such lengths that it’s ridiculous. Oh, woe is me, things I couldn’t do, and my sister managed to pull off!”
“Who would have thought that this person, willing to split her soul, is the same one who kills without blinking?”
“I knew you were something special, my dear sister.”
“Always so unfortunate, but finally catching a break this time, eh? What a grand stroke of luck.”
“As your sister, I’ve got to do something for you.”
The Dragon Lady tapped her fingers on the steering wheel, talking to herself, “The Burning Heart Goddess won’t come out so easily. It’s likely going to be a deadly game of cat and mouse; if a way out presents itself, then it will be something entirely different.”
“After all, I’m a candidate for Goddess myself. Surely my body would pique her interest?”
“Just a short-term lease, though. In a couple of days, I’m sending her packing.”
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