A heretical cultivator in Bureau 749, I'm the fiercest at pulling out tendons and skinning peop

Ji Zuodao originally wanted to take Qiqi to buy some new clothes.

But then I thought—where am I?

749th inning?

No, this place is officially called "Seven-Colored Violet Media Co., Ltd."

He had heard Liu Ming mention before that many investigators in the bureau, either for mission purposes or simply to have some fun, would occasionally form a team to shoot short videos and short dramas.

Believe it or not, some of them actually became hits, with audiences praising the actors' realistic performances and the special effects as being incredibly lifelike.

That department must have a dedicated inventory of costumes and props, right?

"Come on, Qiqi, I'll take you to a fun place and let you change into some new clothes."

"New clothes?"

Qi Qi looked down at her oversized, old official robe that dragged on the floor, then touched her bare neck and nodded slowly.

The costume and props department is located in the secondary wing of the building. The spacious area has rows of clothes racks filled with a dazzling array of items, from ancient costumes of various dynasties to sci-fi armor, from suits and cheongsams to outlandish costumes.

Several female investigators who weren't out on fieldwork were picking through a pile of clothes, discussing the costumes for their next short drama.

"Sister Li, look at this flying fish outfit... huh?"

One of them glanced up unintentionally, his gaze sweeping across the doorway, and then froze.

The embroidered spring knife he was holding fell to the ground with a clatter.

Then, the second, the third...

All the female investigators' eyes, like searchlights, focused on the small figure next to Ji Zuodao.

A pale face, big, innocent-looking eyes with a pale purple hue, an ill-fitting, tattered official robe, a crooked little bun, and a mysterious faded talisman on her forehead...

"hiss--"

"Oh My God……"

"This...this...this is...kawaii!!!"

The deathly silence lasted only 0.1 seconds.

The next second—

"Awooo—!!!"

"Where did this little darling come from?!"

"Let me see! What kind of design is this? A zombie doll? It's so realistic! The skin texture! The eyes! The aged talisman! Amazing!"

"Ji Zuodao! Where did you kidnap this? No, borrow him? A new actor in the film crew? A child laborer newly hired by our bureau?!"

Seven or eight female investigators instantly transformed into hungry wolves, their eyes gleaming green, and with the speed of an encirclement tactic, they all surged forward in a "whoosh," directly pushing Ji Zuodao aside.

"Wait! Ladies, let me explain, this is..."

Before Ji Zuodao could finish speaking, Qiqi was already overwhelmed by countless hands.

"Oh my, your face is so cold! This makeup is amazing!"

"This hair color is so unique! Violet! Did you dye it yourself? So cute!"

"Your clothes are all torn! I'll get you new ones! Hanfu! Lolita! We have them all here!"

"Made to order! It has to be custom-made! It has to be based on the official robes she's wearing from the previous dynasty, made into a children's version, exquisite and adorable! The official hat and plume have to be mini and cute! The court beads have to be made of rose quartz!"

"Yes! We'll cover it all with our project team's money! The ladies will take care of it!"

"Let me comb your hair! Oh, your hair is so soft!"

"Let me hug you, just for a moment!"

Qiqi was surrounded by the sudden enthusiasm, her pale purple eyes filled with confusion and a hint of helplessness.

She was like a lamb that had wandered into a pack of wolves, with one person touching her face and another rubbing her head. Her clothes were torn and twisted, and her little bun was completely undone.

She looked pleadingly at Ji Zuodao, who had been pushed to the side, and stretched out her small hand in vain: "Brother...brother..."

Her voice was faint and was instantly drowned out by the excited shouts of her sisters.

"Mine! I'll hug it first!"

"Pah! I saw it first!"

"Rock, paper, rock! Whoever wins becomes this little one's personal stylist for the day!"

Ji Zuodao looked at the group of elite female investigators from Bureau 749 who had gone mad and almost fought over "custody," and cold sweat dripped down his forehead.

He finally managed to snatch Qiqi back from a group of "female demons" after a great deal of effort.

The little one was also given several brand-new, adorable dresses and hair accessories.

She was still holding the order form for the "anime-style cute official uniform" that they had just quickly filled out.

"Zuodao! Be sure to bring Qiqi over to play sometime!"

"Seven-Seven, my darling! Big sister is waiting for you!"

"I'll bring you candy next time!"

Even after I had escaped far from the clothing department, the terrifyingly enthusiastic voices of those older women seemed to still echo in the corridor.

Ji Zuodao wiped away non-existent sweat with lingering fear, then looked down at Qi Qi in his arms, who still seemed a little dazed.

Qiqi also raised her head, her pale purple eyes looking at him. She patted her chest with her small hand and slowly, with lingering fear, uttered a sentence:

"Brother, this is scary."

Ji Zuodao deeply agreed, nodding vigorously with a look of relief.

"Yes, women... they're terrifying."

Especially a group of women whose maternal love and creative desire erupt simultaneously.

That's why they say Bureau 749 is full of talented people and has extraordinary methods.

Ji Zuodao handed the form to the logistics support department, and wow, their efficiency was incredible.

There is no traditional tailoring or sewing.

Several investigators specializing in this field immediately began chanting incantations and hand gestures, their eyes flashing with spiritual light and runes dancing in the air.

Various silk threads and fabrics imbued with spiritual energy automatically shuttled and combined in mid-air.

In less than three minutes, with a restrained radiance, a "specially made children's version of the former dynasty's official robes," tailor-made for Qiqi and blending traditional regulations with modern cuteness, lightly landed in Ji Zuodao's hands.

The effect is immediate once the clothes are put on.

The well-fitting and exquisite crimson official robes are made of a special silk fabric with a soft luster.

The tailoring retains the elegant silhouette of the official robes of the previous dynasty while cleverly incorporating the lively proportions of children's clothing.

The collar and cuffs are embroidered with fine cloud patterns in silver thread, which shimmer with subtle light as you move.

It made Qiqi look even more delicate and graceful.

The Q-version Qilin patch on the chest is embroidered so vividly that the Qilin, with its round head and adorable appearance, holds a small lingzhi mushroom in its mouth, softening the seriousness of the official robes and adding endless cuteness.

A slightly larger headdress rested steadily on the top of her pale purple hair, and the soft feathers at the back, made of the same color bird down, swayed gently with even the slightest movement of hers, like a curious little purple tail.

The most striking feature was the imitation court beads around her neck.

The deep purple, translucent resin beads are polished to a smooth, lustrous finish, with an inner nebula-like mist, each bead perfectly round and uniform.

Qiqi stood there stiffly, her little hand unconsciously tugging at her slightly stiff cuffs.

Her pale purple eyes blinked, filled with a clear sense of helplessness and even more so, dependence, as she looked at Ji Zuo and said:

"Brother...is it handsome?"

"It looks amazing! Our Qiqi looks the best in this! Even more beautiful than the fairies in paintings!"

Having received Ji Zuodao's affirmation, Qiqi seemed to finally feel a little relieved.

She carefully and slowly turned halfway around, letting the hem of her robe flutter slightly, then looked up at Ji Zuodao again, the faint light in her eyes seeming clearer than before.

Ji Zuodao squatted down and carefully straightened her slightly crooked hat. His fingertips brushed against the soft feathers, and he couldn't stop smiling.

"Walk."

"Brother will take Qiqi to explore our territory."