Si Di didn’t really understand what ordinary amusement park rides could possibly thrill a sentinel. Roller coasters? Drop towers? Swing rides?
A roller coaster derailing, a drop tower really dropping, and a swing ride coming apart, now that would be thrilling for him.
Hedgehog, feeling like a seasoned dark sentinel, sneaked up to the Black Wolf and whispered in his ear, “You fool, I can tell by your looks you’re definitely thinking about roller coasters… How about a haunted house? Got any thoughts on those?”
“A haunted house?” Si Di frowned. “What’s so interesting about a haunted house?”
“Oh, there’s a lot you can do in a haunted house,” Hedgehog said slyly, lowering his voice. “Once you’re inside, the lights go out, ghosts jump out, and your guide will be so scared that he’ll jump into your arms, right?”
“… By ‘my guide’ you mean Xiao Zhenyun?”
“Who else would it be?”
“Would Xiao Zhenyun really be scared by a haunted house and jump into my arms?” Si Di was doubtful. “Last time we watched a horror movie, there was blood, guts, and heads flying everywhere on the screen, and he didn’t react at all. Even during the chase scene between humans and ghosts, he just yawned.”
“Well, if that’s the case…” Hedgehog raised an eyebrow. “Then, you’ll be the one scared and jumping into his arms. If he doesn’t get scared, then you getting scared will work just as well.”
Si Di still remembered when he and Hedgehog first met. Back then, Hedgehog was a high-and-mighty, always composed dark sentinel. But now, he was like a chief eunuch advising the emperor, squinting his eyes and suggesting all kinds of ideas to Si Di.
As for Si Di himself, he felt like an emperor being misled by his favored eunuch, Hedgehog. Doubtful about the plan, he hesitated and asked, “Isn’t this idea a bit unrealistic? I’m an S-rank sentinel—how could I possibly look like someone who’s afraid of ghosts?”
“It’s called contrast charm, don’t you get it? It’s really attractive.” Hedgehog was confident. “Like, on the surface, he’s a tough guy, but in private, he screams at the sight of a mouse.”
Si Di vaguely understood, “Like Little Uncle, who’s usually well-mannered and noble, but occasionally smokes with a rogue smile… So that’s contrast charm. No wonder every time he smokes, I find him irresistible.”
“…” Hedgehog felt like his ears were going to rot. He couldn’t help but ruin the mood, “I think Xiao Zhenyun’s contrast is that he’s usually dignified and noble in public, but lazy and blunt in private, complaining about everything, smoking, drinking, and eating crawfish.”
“Hmm—” Si Di couldn’t deny it, that was indeed an important trait of his guide, and he had to state it clearly. “He smokes very rarely, and he doesn’t drink much either, just occasionally.”
“Yeah, yeah, Xiao Zhenyun’s farts even smell like flowers.”
“A Dark Sentinel like you shouldn’t be so vulgar.”
After some discussion, the final plan was decided: Hedgehog will take Xiao Jiali and Xiao Nian to ride the roller coasters and other ‘kid-friendly’ attractions, while Xiao Zhenyun and Si Di will take care of their own business in the haunted house.
“That Hedgehog is really reliable.” Xiao Zhenyun, who always hated taking care of children, was quite satisfied with this arrangement. It could be said that Xiao Jiali growing up with such a well-rounded and healthy worldview had absolutely nothing to do with this unreliable parent.
Of course, it also has nothing to do with his master, Hedgehog; it’s purely due to Xiao Jiali’s personal efforts.
Originally, the group had planned to take spiritual body fusion suppressants before entering the venue to avoid attracting attention with their ears and tails popping out while playing. However, when Xiao Jiali looked up tips online, he discovered that nearly everyone in the amusement park was wearing headbands with fake ears that looked so real they could even move.
Cat ears were the most popular, followed by rabbit ears and dog ears.
In addition to ears, various tail decorations were available. Interestingly, some tails came with bows and bells and as the price increased, the most luxurious tails would react to the wearer’s movements, such as swaying rhythmically, standing upright, or even fluffing up…It was quite amusing.
Xiao Zhenyun and Si Di’s real tails were nothing compared to this!
Hedgehog’s snake tail, on the other hand, was quite impressive: a reddish-brown, scaly, cold-blooded tail that curved lovingly, accompanied by a hissing sound, sending shivers down one’s spine.
In short, it was normal for visitors to the amusement park to have ears and tails, while not having them was unusual.
To fit in, Xiao Zhenyun immediately let out his antlers and deer ears. The sleek, golden lines of the single-pronged antlers immediately added a touch of elegance to his figure, even though he was wearing a simple hoodie and black jeans. With just his face and body language, without speaking or pretending, he exuded an extraordinary aura.
Si Di also revealed his fusion state, with wolf ears and tail exposed. His black-and-white wolf ears were obviously a rare collector’s item, not to mention the glossy, almost dragging black tail, which attracted attention all the way, with every passerby clearly wondering: Where did he get them? Must have been expensive, right?
Recognizing the situation, Hedgehog disappeared into a shopping center as soon as he entered, and when he reappeared, he carried a huge shopping bag. One of the items he took out was a three-colored cat headband and tail for Xiao Nian. The administrator immediately frowned and refused, but Xiao Jiali and Si Di, two S-level sentinels, pressed the suspect against the wall, and Hedgehog proceeded to put the headband on him and secure the tail around his waist, with the rest hidden under his shirt.
Unexpectedly, the three-colored cat tail with silver bells remained fluffy.
Xiao Jiali couldn’t help but laugh with feathers around his face, resembling a primitive tribal native.
Then Hedgehog took out two more items from the shopping bag: a large blue butterfly clip and, in a split second, clipped it onto Xiao Jiali’s head.
Xiao Jiali: “…”
The third item was even more eye-catching: a gorgeous hoop adorned with flowers, butterflies, and other shapes, resembling a bouquet. Xiao Zhenyun had a bad feeling about this, knowing that someone was bound to suffer from this torment. Sure enough, the hoop quickly landed on his antlers.
Xiao Zhenyun’s face darkened as he removed it, but when he looked up, Hedgehog pulled out a thin red collar with a golden bell hanging from it, making a clear, crisp sound, indicating the recipient of the gift without words. Seeing Si Di’s slightly stiff expression and a faint blush on his cheeks, Xiao Zhenyun discreetly glanced at Xiao Jiali, feeling a bit embarrassed. He cleared his throat lightly, indicating that there were children around.
“…” Xiao Zhenyun hesitated for a long time, feeling bitter and resentful.
He was completely controlled by this damn snake!
Hedgehog snorted, planning to put the collar on Si Di.
However, what goes around comes around. After playing a game, Xiao Zhenyun came back with a hydrogen balloon shaped like the rabbit princess and the turtle king. This time, Xiao Jiali and Si Di, the two guardians, pressed Hedgehog against the wall, and the balloon was wrapped around his snake tail three times and tied in a knot.
Hedgehog: “…”
Because the balloon was so ugly—the rabbit princess’s eyes were uneven, with one big and one small, and the turtle king’s mouth was crooked, seriously damaging his cool and trendy image—Hedgehog was so angry that brown snake scale patterns surfaced at the corners of his eyes.
According to the original plan, the five of them split into two groups in the circular square, with one group choosing the ‘kid-friendly’ route and the other taking the ‘couples’ route.
Symbolically, Si Di asked Xiao Zhenyun if he wanted to ride the carousel or take photos next to the cartoon character standee. Under the deep eyes of the guide, Si Di then revealed his wolfish nature, saying, “I also heard the haunted house in this amusement park is really good, with a new theme. Want to give it a try?”
“Whose idea was that, Hedgehog?”
Xiao Zhenyun was like a deer caught in the clutches of a wolf, about to be hunted, unaware of what would happen next.
“Hedgehog’s idea? I found it on the star network on the way here.” Si Di lied without blinking, “Dare to go?”
Xiao Zhenyun found Si Di’s provocation childish and chuckled lightly. “Why should I be afraid? You don’t think a grown man like me would be scared of ghosts, do you?”
Si Di: “…”
The atmosphere of the amusement park was like a fairy tale, lively and colorful, but the area around the haunted house was desolate. As they climbed up a hill, they saw an old-fashioned solitary building sitting alone in the wilderness, with the surroundings becoming more bleak the closer they got. Suddenly, a gust of wind blew, and the locust trees swayed, shedding their dry yellow leaves.
Even the service staff at the entrance of the haunted house didn’t seem as energetic as elsewhere, seemingly more in line with the scene’s atmosphere. The ticket seller spoke with a forceful tone and a droopy eye, drawing out his words, “Are you sure you want to enter? Once you’re in, there’s no turning back. If you die, it’s your own responsibility.”
Xiao Zhenyun was about to answer when suddenly, not far away, there was a male chorus of screams, piercing through the sky, followed by the sound of intense running. He and Si Di exchanged knowing glances and shook their ears. While wolf ears were originally erect, Si Di’s had changed direction, and Xiao Zhenyun’s deer ears, which were normally slightly droopy, stood up straight on both sides. The ticket seller stared in amazement at these two lively ‘ear headbands’.
Where did these two get their headbands in the amusement park?
When the two visitors turned around, the ticket seller couldn’t help but stare after them. When did they start selling the yellow-and-white deer tail and the black dog tail decorations in the amusement park?
In fact, there was another haunted house on the ‘kid friendly’ route in the amusement park, specifically designed for children. The theme was Western fantasy, with brave heroes and evil dragons, even the skeletons were in a cute style. As for the haunted house that Xiao Zhenyun and Si Di were entering, the theme was folk horror, and those with heart conditions or minors were not allowed inside. Real NPCs were present, and online reviews described it as ‘really scary’ and ‘not for the faint-hearted.’
Perhaps due to limited NPC staff, they were grouped together with another couple, with four people entering at a time.
The couple was clearly in the honeymoon phase, exchanging affectionate looks and gestures. The taller man held a half-eaten popcorn while the delicate guy squatted down to tie his shoelaces. When he looked up and saw Xiao Zhenyun and Si Di walking in, his gaze was uncontrollably drawn to their faces, but he quickly realized it wasn’t appropriate and averted his eyes.
The tall man’s eyes, on the other hand, lit up, and he approached Xiao Zhenyun, asking, “Hey handsome, where did you guys get these headbands? They’re really cool. I want to buy one for my friend.”
“My father-in-law made them himself,” Xiao Zhenyun replied, “He’s a leatherworker.”
Si Di: “…” Si Qiaorong asked me to thank you.
The couple’s attention was instantly drawn away by the term ‘father-in-law,’ perhaps connecting it to their own situation, as they glanced at each other and seemed a bit hesitant. The tall man sneakily glanced at Xiao Zhenyun, revealing a hint of embarrassment and shyness, “Are you guys married? I, I envy you guys.”
Si Di smiled faintly, “There’s no need to envy us, we’re just…”
Si Di noticed Xiao Zhenyun’s gaze seemed to be directed towards him and asked in confusion, “What’s wrong? Is there something on my back?”
“You’re excited; your dog tail is wagging happily.”
Si Di threatened, grabbing his deer ears, “I’ll give you a chance to correct your mistake, or else, don’t blame me for being rude.”
“Oh?” Xiao Zhenyun smirked playfully, “How about being rude in bed? Want to try it?”
Xiao Zhenyun’s teasing made Si Di’s face turn red, but he remained unfazed, gritting his teeth, “I’ll pluck all the white fluff from your ear.”
“…”
“And break off Tian Lu’s horns too.”
The sound of deer screaming and thousands of hooves trampling seemed to be right in his ears. Xiao Zhenyun immediately relented, “Wolf tail, wolf tail!”
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