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Promotional video for the Naver Webtoon manhwa Garden Club Detective Squad.

The world is vast and full of life, much like the rich universe of Pokémon. Does the flame on a Chimchar's tail ever go out? Does Castform change its shape and type depending on the weather? Can Tepig shoot fire from its nose? Come along, trainers, as we explore the fascinating ecology of these creatures!

During the Fairies Albums Luoyang Arc, Tao Yao, Mister Liu, Moya, and Gun Gun embark on a quest to locate the missing Fairy Album within Luoyang City. Along the way, they encounter a series of strange and mysterious beings, including Jiang Jun, Xian Shu, Fo Yan, Xuan Jiao, Ying Yuan, Ren Qu, and Xia Guai. The journey builds toward a tough strategic confrontation with the powerful figure masterminding the Fairy Album. The group experiences an expedition steeped in mystery, folklore, and fantasy.

In this next chapter, Tao Yao, Mo Ya, and Childe Liu press on with their investigation of JingShi, hinting that the lines separating different beings—especially humans and fairies—may be less rigid than once believed. The bond between Tao Yao and Ding Sansi deepens, Childe Liu picks up life wisdom and cooking techniques from Old Zhang, and a tense encounter unfolds between Mo Ya and Xi Nang, all driving personal growth for each. Meanwhile, Feng Wule and Chen Baishui set out on their own quests for atonement. As these characters journey through a range of experiences, every individual leaves a lasting mark on the others.

The narrative follows Tao Yao, Mo Ya, and Childe Liu as they traverse the world of JingShi, demonstrating that the divisions between humans and each other, as well as between humans and fairies, are less absolute than commonly thought. Tao Yao's relationship with Ding Sansi, Old Zhang's life and cooking lessons imparted to Childe Liu, and Mo Ya's confrontation with Xi Nang all drive meaningful growth in each character. Meanwhile, figures like Feng Wule and Chen Baishui uncover their own avenues to redemption. The story ultimately suggests that life's journey is shaped by these interwoven experiences, rich with diverse emotions.

Tao Yao, a doctor possessing both angelic and demonic traits, embarks on a global journey alongside the young monk Moya. Their travels are further enriched by the company of allies such as the fox Gungun and the snake demon Prince Liu. Along the way, the group demonstrates their abilities by curing various ailments in monsters and offering assistance to humans in need.

Renowned among yaoguai for his remarkable healing abilities, a mysterious spirit doctor travels the world wearing a silent bell and concealing his true form. He treats yaoguai suffering from spiritual ailments and occasionally helps humans as well. During his journey, he is accompanied by a young monk and a serpent demon capable of shape-shifting. The story explores the tales of various yaoguai and the origins of their troubles.

After the Li Tianchen incident is resolved, Time Photo Studio experiences a brief period of peace, but it is soon shattered by Xia Fei's sudden disappearance, plunging the team into another critical crisis. With Vein's return and Qiao Ling awakening her new abilities, Cheng Xiaoshi and Lu Guang intensify their investigation into the Bahati fire, uncovering a link between the catastrophe and Cheng Xiaoshi's parents, Cheng Weimin and Shao Yuanyuan. Meanwhile, Liu Xiao, a member of a mysterious organization, pursues their own agenda, while Yingdu police officer Jae becomes involved, complicating their ongoing search for the truth.

After a violent break-in at the photo studio he shares with his best friend Cheng Xiaoshi, Lu Guang faces tragedy when a vengeful intruder, seeking retribution for time manipulation, brutally murders both Cheng Xiaoshi and Qiao Ling. Now wielding his friend's temporal powers, Lu Guang decides to use them to travel back and prevent their untimely deaths. Returning to the past, Lu Guang heads to Bridon to assist Cheng Xiaoshi in his search for his missing father. But he soon encounters numerous inconsistencies that disrupt the timeline. With his ability to foresee events becoming unreliable, Lu Guang must devise a new strategy to confront the person responsible for upending his life.