Chapter 173

The Green Eyed Cat was no longer trembling and pitifully embarrassed. For a moment, she was like a swollen pufferfish, glancing at the two people next to her with a condescending and arrogant look. She was extremely proud and completely forgot about the embarrassing situation of her underwear not being dry.

Haha, so she really is a genius at deduction!

Even without any acting skills, she could easily portray the genius of Sherlock Holmes with her extraordinary talent, making the great detective seem like he was reborn, shocking and applauding the world, and finally, with flower petals scattered, she would respectfully send off the noble Miss Tang Liuli to the throne of Best Actress.

Green Eyed Cat felt lightheaded all over. Overwhelmed by the immense sense of recognition, she happily hugged Chu Yuanqing's long, white legs, rubbing her face against the soft, cloud-like hem of his skirt. As if she had eaten catnip, she revealed a clear-eyed yet foolish smile, which looked utterly embarrassing.

Chu Yuanqing was deeply shocked. She hadn't expected this news to be such a heavy blow to Liuli, enough to drive the child to the brink of insanity. She couldn't help but pat Liuli's head, her golden eyes blinking, and asked with some concern:

"Liuli... um, are you alright?"

Looking at that incredibly handsome face, Tang Liuli subconsciously rubbed against his soft, white thigh again. Suddenly snapping out of her daze, she thought for a moment, her cute little face blushing crimson, her beauty mark turning pink. She decided to give up and close her eyes, continuing to hug his thigh, stammering incoherently:

"I... I... I was just enjoying my spoils!"

Chu Yuanqing's expression was one of pity. Ignoring how strange the other's words were, he let the cat rub against his thigh, pinching its cheek like he was comforting a child. Then, he earnestly lied:

"My secret identity is that of Magical Girl. I was injured for various reasons, so I need to Magic Replenishment to heal."

--Injuried?!

The Little Idol all instantly and keenly grasped this keyword.

Tang Liuli stopped rubbing her thigh. She remembered when she pushed open the door and entered, the bathroom floor was stained with bright red, like a thickly painted oil painting, and Chu Yuanqing was pale, with his eyes downcast and coughing up blood, looking frail.

A surge of intense heartache and pity welled up within me.

Green Eyed Cat felt extremely guilty. She had guessed that Chu Yuanqing was Magical Girl, but that was just a baseless conjecture based on intuition.

The ingrained thoughts her mother had left in her soul, along with her own emotional breakdown, temporarily pushed this issue to the back of her mind, so that she didn't start thinking about it until she finished her homework and returned to her dormitory that day.

In other words—assuming Qing Bao is Magical Girl, why would she be hiding in a cramped toilet, weakly coughing up blood?

Since there are Magical Girl, it's normal that there would be corresponding monsters.

Was she injured by bad guys while secretly maintaining peace and saving the world? Or perhaps, like in anime, she used some powerful magic, leaving her body weak?

Tang Liuli didn't dare to inquire about this openly, because she could tell that Chu Yuanqing was unwilling to reveal any related information. If she asked, it would only put him in a difficult position. Besides, if it really involved the supernatural, what help could she possibly offer?

So, after seeing that Chu Yuanqing looked normal and not sickly or weak that day, she suppressed her doubts.

On the other hand, she had some speculations about Chu Yuanqing's injuries and even the so-called Magic Replenishment. As a result, after hearing this, she connected all the clues and understood the answers to many questions.

"So, Xiao Qing kissed me at that time because her injuries were so severe that she was delirious and subconsciously wanted to Magic Replenishment, right?"

Tang Liuli voiced her guess, her emerald eyes filled with mist, and tears welled up and fell, shattering on her fair calves. She felt both sad and guilty, thinking she was a bad person who took advantage of someone in distress, and she couldn't help but cry because of her self-reproach.

"I'm sorry, Xiao Qing was already so badly injured, and I still brought it up at that time..."

The Green Eyed Cat was only halfway through its sentence when Chu Yuanqing swiftly covered its mouth, leaving it only able to make pitiful whimpering sounds.

Chu Yuanqing was somewhat embarrassed and angry. What would happen if this cat continued talking? Not only would she lose all face, but what if the other two Little Idol heard her and followed suit?

But since the child was still crying, she couldn't pinch the child's cheek roughly, so she could only helplessly comfort her:

"Honey, ignorance is no excuse. This matter is over, so don't dwell on it."

Tang Liuli nodded repeatedly, feeling like she was about to be suffocated by Xiao Qing.

On the other side, Xie Qingxuan also realized the problem. Her usually indifferent expression turned worried, and she murmured:

"Xiao Qing was very weak that day, and she looked like she did today, with white hair and golden eyes. She also coughed up a lot of blood, and then kissed me for six minutes straight."

Kiriwake Yayoi also suddenly realized.

So... so that's why Xiao Qing took the initiative to kiss Xie Qingxuan and Liuli?

Because it was a matter of life and death, she had no time to be jealous; all she felt was a wave of fear and panic.

If Xiao Qing were so weak that she coughed up blood, and there weren't Qing Xuan and Liuli nearby to Magic Replenishment, would she be unable to see him now?

Little Sakura felt like crying at the thought. Although she was very strong, when it came to the life and death of her first love, her inner defenses were completely made of paper. Her eyes were already brimming with tears, and all the jealousy in her heart turned into relief.

As long as Xiao Qing is alright, I'd even be willing to kiss a thousand pretty girls... I'd be happy to!

Kiriwake Yayoi took a deep breath and asked:

"Is 'Magic Replenishment' referring to that kind of thing?"

Chu Yuanqing was extremely ashamed. She forced herself to remain calm and said seriously:

"Yes, Magic Replenishment refers to a ritual that involves exchanging bodily fluids to stimulate the circulation of mana between two people, producing a wonderful chemical reaction that replenishes their mana."

Tang Liuli thought for a moment and said:

"Oh, is that so? Why does that sound a bit inappropriate?"

Could the "magic" in "Magical Girl" be the same as the "magic" in "succubus"?

Chu Yuanqing couldn't hold back any longer. She playfully tapped the cat's head, making it wince in pain and shut up, before continuing:

"In short, this is my reason for needing it."

"As for whether I'll kiss other girls, I... I'm not some kind of pervert! Actually, having one regular Magic Replenishment target is enough. Many of the times before were accidents caused by recurring injuries."

"Also, only those with the potential to become Magical Girl can be my Magic Replenishment; ordinary people can't Magic Replenishment."

After Chu Yuanqing finished speaking, he felt a sense of relief.

She had her reasons for choosing to reveal part of the truth.

Firstly, aside from supernatural excuses, she has difficulty explaining why she needs to kiss someone.

While directly declaring to Yayoi, Liuli, and Kiyohyun that he is a pervert, a scumbag, and a player, and recklessly exposing himself like a truck, is one method, it is also a viable approach.

But if you actually do this, regardless of whether the other person believes you, if they still want to be "needed" by you after giving such a reason, their values will eventually become distorted.

It would be better to add a sense of mission to redeem others to the act of "needing," so that the guilt and blame can be shifted entirely to oneself. Not only will one be more positive in doing it, but one will also have fewer concerns.

Secondly, she checked when she Magic Replenishment today. Yayoi and Kiyohyun are only one step away from merging with the artificial lantern. After the second Public Performance, they will most likely enter the formal Witch transformation and begin to modify their Life Form. Liuli on the other side is at a similar pace.

These three Little Idol will eventually realize something is wrong. If the official handling isn't smooth enough, their worldview will completely collapse, and they will find it difficult to accept such a drastic change.

Therefore, it's better to let them know that there's an acquaintance who's a Magical Girl in their lives. It's like breaking the window in advance, giving them more psychological preparation so that they won't be so scared when they find out they are magical girls themselves later.

As for whether speaking out might escalate into moral blackmail...

Chu Yuanqing was slow to notice, but she could tell that for some reason, the intensity of Yayoi, Qingxuan, and Liuli's feelings for her was all very strange. They were the kind of people who might not be able to shake off even if she tried. Even if they didn't use this reason, they would most likely take turns attacking her.

On the other hand, Magic Replenishment is an essential part of saving the world. Compared to the terrifying future of the Disaster God's resurgence, invincible and civilization falling apart once again, what is this kind of moral blackmail, which isn't exactly lying and is based on mutual consent?

If necessary, she could give up much more to save the world.

No matter what, she must protect this Worldline that has been peaceful for 17 years, and protect the future that people of the previous era could only dream of but never reach.

Upon hearing this, Tang Liuli wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes and asked curiously:

"Magical Girl aptitude? What is that? Are there very few people who possess it?"

Chu Yuanqing pondered for a moment and explained:

"The aptitude of Magical Girl, simply put, is the innate quality of her soul."

"For example, Liuli's innate empathy, Kiyohyun's ability to easily comprehend and enter [Meditation State], Yayoi's ability to deceive and even control her own senses to enter the spiritual world through [Deductive Method], and Ji Shuzhu's special Hyperthymesia that allows her to create [Puzzle Choreography Method]."

"These are all talents that stem from a soul quality far exceeding that of ordinary people."

"To put it simply, using idols as an example, it's about being able to enter the realm of [Flow State]."

Kiriwake Yayoi was relieved to hear this.

She had been following the situation of the <Flash Dance> competition in various regions. If [Flow State] was used as the selection criterion, then out of the hundreds of billions of trainees selected from the entire Donghuang Federation, there would be less than a hundred. Qing Bao couldn't find many people who had cheated!

Well, in fact, this also includes the large number of fakes created with calamity energy; the actual number of [Witch] trainees is pitifully small.

Xie Qingxuan seemed to be deep in thought:

"If that's the case, then it's understandable that Xiao Qing was able to unleash that level of performance on the Second Evaluation stage with zero experience. Your 'Flow State' state was never on the same level as a normal idol from the very beginning."

Tang Liuli was greatly shocked.

Unexpectedly, I'm not only a genius at deduction, but also a potential genius to become Magical Girl!

Although she had long known she possessed extraordinary talent, she never imagined she would ultimately have to change the world through magic.

The Green Eyed Cat looked serious. She was already thinking about what pose she should strike, what lines she should recite, and what cool magic she should use when facing terrifying tentacle monsters and monstrous villains with maniacal laughter after becoming Magical Girl.

Chu Yuanqing immediately saw what this person was thinking, tapped her head again, and said in an annoyed tone:

"Don't even think about it. Having the potential to be Magical Girl and actually becoming Magical Girl are two completely different things."

The Lantern Gem the girl's chest lit up, and she casually pulled out Magic Thread, sweeping up all the clutter in the room. It swirled and danced gently in the wind, making no sound at all, and then quickly returned to its original position.

Then, the magic in his palm transformed into emerald green wind, then burned into bright red fire, then condensed into dark blue ice, then shattered into the shape of sand and stones, then radiated warm light, finally weaving more than a dozen changes before dissipating completely as his palm closed.

The Little Idol stared blankly at the dazzling visuals, momentarily bewildered as if their worldview had been completely shattered.

There was no way around it; knowing something was one thing, seeing it was another. It wasn't until Chu Yuanqing actually used magic that they gained a deeper understanding of the concept of Magical Girl.

Chu Yuanqing's small face was serious as she mumbled something incoherent:

"Only when you can do something similar with your Heart Tide will you have a chance to become Magical Girl."

Lying is necessary.

Otherwise, given the Magical Girl's idealistic understanding, there's no need to wait for the official <Flash Dance> team to reveal their plans; the Little Idol will directly construct Magic Armor as soon as they meet the requirements.

That's why she deliberately used magic to create this scene, planting a threshold and setting a limit in their hearts, so that such a bizarre thing wouldn't happen.

Tang Liuli was not discouraged at all. Her eyes sparkled, and she tugged at Chu Yuanqing's skirt with her small hand, asking excitedly:

"Xiao Qing, Xiao Qing, are there any other magic spells? I want to see!"

Kiriwake Yayoi also felt a little disappointed. There were plenty of Magical Girl anime in Island Nation, and she had an extraordinary interest in becoming an idol after becoming Magical Girl. She couldn't help but look expectantly at the white-haired, golden-eyed Qing Bao, wanting to see more magical things.

Xie Qingxuan was quite pleased. Her pure face, with its fluttering platinum eyelashes, gazed at Qing Bao, who resembled Pure White Witch, and she seemed to have a strong desire to kiss her. She then earnestly said:

"Xiao Qing, I think your injuries are quite serious. Shall we Magic Replenishment first?"

The atmosphere changed instantly upon hearing this.

"Nonsense!"

"Shameless!"

Green Eyed Cat and Little Sakura immediately panicked, throwing all thoughts of Magical Girl to the back of their minds and starting to compete for Qing Bao's favor, each claiming to be the most capable Magic Replenishment genius to satisfy her.

Chu Yuanqing felt uneasy. She sensed that something was wrong with the Little Idol. Following her instincts, she extinguished her golden eyes, turned her snow-white hair back to jet black, and her Magic Armor crumbled in an instant. She simply reverted to her disguise and pushed all three of them out.

"It's getting late, everyone go back to sleep!"

"Also... you mustn't tell Xiao Shu about this, and you absolutely mustn't tell anyone else, or I'll be in danger."

Little Sakura was a little heartbroken; she hadn't had enough of admiring Qing Bao's white hair and golden eyes yet!

Green Eyed Cat felt very wronged. Although she didn't come with bad intentions, she still felt very sad after seeing two bad women pinning Qing Bao down on the bed and kissing her while she got nothing in return.

Xie Qingxuan was also a little disappointed, but she was very obedient and was pushed out with the two of them.

After that, three beautiful girls with different styles stood outside the door, looking at each other, seemingly quite surprised that things had turned out this way. They were silent for a moment, looked at each other for a while, and then nodded in tacit agreement, confirming a rule.

That is, both sides must keep Chu Yuanqing's identity absolutely secret.

Although the official stance on this is unclear, Chu Yuanqing is currently an idol with millions of fans, and his popularity is expected to multiply several times over in a while. Even the smallest details about someone like him will be dug up and made public, let alone anything involving supernatural magic.

However, once this secret is exposed, no one knows what the consequences will be. In addition, the three of them have another equally important problem to face.

Xie Qingxuan glanced down at the Green Eyed Cat and the Little Sakura, her expression calm. She simply placed them directly on the table and said softly:

"So, who among us will replenish Xiao Qing's Magic Replenishment?"

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Outside the door.

The Green Eyed Cat and Little Sakura remained silent upon hearing this.

--Magic Replenishment.

Although it may sound far-fetched, they had all experienced the ethereal feeling of ascending to heaven when kissing Chu Yuanqing, a happiness that permeated their soul and senses.

Since it was their first kiss and they had no experience with it, they didn't find anything strange at first.

This is normal. People who have never kissed often have romanticized notions about kissing and easily attribute it to the magic of love.

However, when Chu Yuanqing proposed the concept of Magic Replenishment, the related filter was successfully shattered, and kissing, which represented awkwardness, intimacy, and reward between couples, was transformed into a sacred and serious healing process with redemptive effects.

Therefore, the issue Xie Qingxuan raised was not about vying for favor, starting a war, or tearing each other apart, but rather about discussing the assignment of a serious "job".