The dagger and the way Xu Dongyou summoned the vines instantly reminded people of those documentaries on the official live broadcast site that everyone had likely watched countless times.
It seemed to be exactly the same as the fighting style of the official streamer who had practically turned the tide and saved the district!
A shocking speculation suddenly surfaced in their minds.
Could Xu Dongyou, who skyrocketed to fame due to his good looks and luck, actually be the same person as that streamer?!
Although the streamer’s appearance couldn’t be seen during the live broadcasts, upon closer inspection, their figures did bear some resemblance. How could such a coincidence exist in this world??
The contestants standing there were completely dumbfounded.
The Xu Dongyou who was participating in the talent show alongside them—could he really be a handler? And what’s more, the super popular official streamer?
It all felt utterly absurd and surreal.
Xu Dongyou’s parents were equally dumbstruck, watching the screen where their usually obedient and delicate son easily trapped the monster and, with a wave of his hand, controlled the water from the nearby lake to form a water ball and attack the creature.
Was this still their son?
Xu Yangchen’s mind went completely blank. His brother… how could his brother possibly be this powerful?
Even the neighbors were watching the news. When they saw that Xu Dongyou, who had clearly become a huge celebrity, had suddenly transformed into someone with special abilities, battling the monster back and forth— and even overpowering it— Aunt Zhao couldn’t help but gasp. She rubbed her eyes several times. “Old man! Did you see that? Am I dreaming? How did Old Xu’s son next door suddenly get all these abilities?”
Aunt Zhao’s husband snapped back to his senses. “I don’t know either! Should we ask Old Xu about it?”
“Wait a minute! Let’s keep watching the TV first,” Aunt Zhao replied.
The monster still hadn’t been dealt with.
Hou Mingjun was also watching the live broadcast, his mouth wide open in shock. Others might not know, but he clearly remembered that two handlers had helped him deal with a resentful spirit before. Could it be that Xu Dongyou had already joined the Anomaly Handling Bureau back then?
Otherwise, how could he explain how Xu Dongyou suddenly learned so many incredibly powerful techniques?
Moreover, the way these techniques were being used felt oddly familiar. It wasn’t until someone in the live chat mentioned that Xu Dongyou’s fighting style seemed exactly the same as that of the official, mysterious streamer, who also used vines to bind monsters, along with that same dagger.
Most importantly, both of them wore identical watches on their wrists. Viewers had even looked it up—this style of watch didn’t exist on the market.
The conclusion was obvious.
These two people were, in fact, the same person.
While Xu Dongyou’s fans were worried about his safety, they couldn’t quite describe how they felt inside—shocked, incredulous.
Their idol, who had skyrocketed to fame because of his looks, wasn’t just a pretty face but a truly capable fighter! He had even protected civilians multiple times. During the last monster incident, if it weren’t for Xu Dongyou, who knows how many terrifying casualties would have occurred before the monster was dealt with.
It turned out the idol they loved was actually a perfect combination of beauty and strength!
Young girls couldn’t help but scream in excitement, then quickly held their breath, nervously clenching their fists as they watched the screen, praying that Xu Dongyou would defeat the monster and protect the innocent spectators.
More and more people were tuning into the live broadcast, all sharing the same hope.
At the same time, other handlers arrived to assist Xu Dongyou in containing the monster. None of them dared to attack, fearing it would provoke the monster into a frenzy, unleashing its full potential and a devastating final blow.
Just like with the last monster, when it unleashed its ultimate attack, it nearly wiped everyone out.
This time, all the handlers were exercising extreme caution.
Xu Dongyou, sweating slightly from the intense battle, was continuously strategizing on how to lure the monster away from the passage. At that moment, his breath slightly faltered and he was momentarily stunned.
It was in that very instant that the monster noticed and seized the opportunity, using all its strength to break free from the vines. The vines shattered into several pieces and scattered across the ground. The monster suddenly charged toward the spectators.
The other handlers didn’t have time to ask what had happened to Xu Dongyou. They gritted their teeth and quickly brought out their trump cards to block the attack.
However, the monster was too massive and the handlers weren’t particularly adept at dealing with such large creatures.
Seeing that the monster was about to break through the barriers set up by the handlers, the spectators couldn’t help but scream in fear. The viewers of the live stream also held their breath in tension. Just as the situation reached a critical point, several vines grew rapidly and once again restrained the monster, forcefully halting its advance. The monster crashed heavily to the ground, creating a huge pit.
The ground shook for a moment, dust and debris flying everywhere, forcing the handlers to take a few steps back to avoid being hit by the scattered rocks.
Their eyes fell on Xu Dongyou and they quietly breathed a sigh of relief.
Xu Dongyou was also slightly shaken—he had been just a second away from letting the monster break through. But there was a reason for his momentary lapse.
Just now, he had felt his power surge again, growing even stronger. His peripheral vision caught the camera still rolling nearby and a vague realization began to dawn on him.
At the same time, a delayed awareness hit him.
It seemed… he had been exposed!
But there was no time to dwell on that. His focus was immediately pulled back to the monster. The creature appeared enraged from its recent fall, raising its head and letting out a furious roar. A faint sense of danger crept up on Xu Dongyou. He suddenly realized that the monster might be about to unleash its ultimate attack.
He didn’t know what the monster’s trump card would be, but he quickly wrapped vines around its limbs, tail, and even its mouth. Then, he slapped three Strength Talismans onto his body and called out to the other handlers, “A few of you, come help me move it over there.”
The handlers immediately understood. They quickly applied Strength Talismans to themselves and rushed over to help pull the vines.
But the monster was simply too large. Even with the Strength Talismans, they couldn’t easily move it. In the distance, the special forces quickly brought in a heavy-duty vehicle. “Tie the vines to the vehicle!” they shouted.
Xu Dongyou quickly manipulated the vines to wrap around the car’s undercarriage. The driver immediately floored the gas pedal, and the monster began to move backward at a slow pace. It tried to struggle and roared in frustration, but its mouth wouldn’t open, making its eyes look increasingly violent and savage.
Although the people in the vicinity were standing a safe distance away, the sheer ferocity in the monster’s eyes still frightened them. Many instinctively stepped back, their faces filled with fear and dread. A few with weaker nerves nearly collapsed. Fortunately, others quickly caught them before they could fall to the ground.
One meter, two meters, three meters.
Finally, after fifty meters, the passage was cleared. The special forces immediately ordered everyone to retreat, while Xu Dongyou continued doing his best to keep the monster restrained. At the same time, the chief of the Fengnian Handling Bureau was rushing over with an item from the branch director.
Only the branch director had the ability to seal monsters. Xu Dongyou had a sealing box, but it only worked on ghosts and resentful spirits. Given the monster’s massive size, transporting it back wasn’t feasible—they had no choice but to request the director’s intervention.
After about ten minutes, the chief arrived, pulling out a piece of paper glowing with golden light, and then flung it toward the monster.
The paper immediately transformed into a giant cage that enveloped the monster. The cage began to shrink at an astonishing speed. Naturally, the monster inside shrank as well.
Though it remained enormous, it was now small enough to be transported.
The Anomaly Handling Bureau had specially designed large transport trucks for monsters. In no time, they loaded the monster and transported it away with surprising speed.
The efficiency and orderliness of the Anomaly Handling Bureau were on full display, leaving the live-stream viewers in awe. They hadn’t realized the Bureau could make monsters shrink. What on earth was that piece of paper?
Shortly after, they saw someone take out a talisman and stick it on the monster. The moment the talisman touched the monster, it disappeared from the camera.
The live chat exploded with comments, expressing shock and confusion at what had just happened.
【What was that thing exactly?!】
【It’s probably an invisibility talisman or something like that. Didn’t the captain in one of the previous documentaries use something similar? After sticking it on, everyone instinctively ignored the shop it was placed on. I’m guessing they did this to prevent panic and potential traffic accidents caused by drivers seeing the monster.】
【That makes sense. If I were there and saw such a huge monster, I’d probably pee my pants. If a driver saw it, an accident would definitely happen.】
【After watching the livestream, I feel both envious and powerless. If only I had spiritual power, maybe I could’ve been there too.】
【Who wouldn’t want that?】
【Be content. Even if you had spiritual power, what would it change? If the Anomaly Handling Bureau hadn’t revealed its existence, we might’ve gone our whole lives without knowing there are people with special abilities. These handlers have hidden their identities all their lives, standing on the front lines to bear the risks and crises for us, allowing us to live ordinary, peaceful lives. They face death every day. If it were you or me, I doubt we could handle such danger.】
【The person above is right. There’s always a price to pay. If you want power, you must bear the risk of death. Being an ordinary person isn’t so bad.】
Soon after, the discussion in the livestream chat shifted to whether Xu Dongyou was indeed the official streamer, and how the Anomaly Handling Bureau planned to deal with the monster.
Fortunately, it didn’t take long before the official authorities released statements regarding both matters.
【Xu Dongyou is indeed affiliated with the Anomaly Handling Bureau. His identity as a handler does not conflict with his other professions.】
【Second, the monster will be sent to the research department for study until its death.】
Everyone was extremely satisfied with the official statement. Not a single person questioned why the monster, despite not harming anyone, would be subjected to research.
Because everyone understood that if Xu Dongyou and the others hadn’t stopped the monster in time, the spectators would likely have ended up inside its stomach. No one felt the need to defend such a terrifying and vicious creature, which had shown a tendency to eat people without hesitation.
