Chapter 230
Tang Liuli put down the beef, feeling guilty as she realized that she was standing next to Xiao Shu, who was related to Qing Bao by blood, and kept imagining horrible scenes about the other person!
The moment this thought arose, even the [Cocoon of the Heart] trembled slightly, giving rise to a strong sense of immorality.
Tang Liuli felt very guilty; she felt she had been incredibly wicked. She awkwardly changed the subject, saying:
"It's nothing, I just think the quality of the ingredients in this supermarket is pretty good, so the food tonight will definitely be delicious!"
The Little Cotton-padded Jacket, with a suspicious look, pinched the Social Anxiety Cat's cheek, said nothing more, but pointed to the groceries in the shopping cart and said:
"Let's pick out about this much; any more and it'll be inconvenient for the two of us to carry it back."
Tang Liuli nodded repeatedly. She decided that after she and Xiao Shu brought the ingredients back, she would find an excuse to go out for a stroll and see if there were any strange shops around.
Well, the Social Anxiety Cat, blinded by lust, completely forgot whether she could walk into an adult store alone.
As dusk receded like the tide.
Kiriwake Yayoi snapped out of her daze, a sweet smile appearing on her face, but a hint of confusion flickered in her eyes as she asked:
"Xiao Qing, it's so hard here, what's that?"
Chu Yuanqing looked as if she had just finished eating Sichuan cuisine; her lips were bright and glistening, and she was still adjusting her slightly rapid breathing. She glanced down at the trailing scenery beneath the fabric, then absently pulled out the foreign object. After a moment's hesitation, she whispered:
"This is... the swan necklace that Liuli gave me. I forgot to take it off when I went to sleep."
After the Pure White Witch finished speaking, she seemed like a wife caught cheating and having her Wedding Ring exposed, and she immediately felt extremely guilty. She quickly hid the swan necklace, which shimmered in the afterglow and whose sapphire rippled slightly, back where it was next to the Lantern Gem.
Then, he immediately got off the Little Sakura.
Kiriwake Yayoi also felt inexplicably guilty, but she couldn't help but savor the warm and comfortable feeling all over her body and experience the joy of being optimized in the [Cocoon of the Heart].
Three minutes passed.
Chu Yuanqing smoothed out every wrinkle on her clothes, quickly regaining her meticulous and serious elegant demeanor. She folded the tissue she had used to wipe her lipstick and put it in her pocket. Looking at the table where only colored paper remained and the paper cranes were gone, she continued:
"Your [Heart Forging] and your potential as Magical Girl have both grown to a certain extent."
"But too much of a good thing can be bad. Your soul is overflowing with magic and needs time to digest it. If nothing unexpected happens, I won't be coming to see you for the next few days."
After Chu Yuanqing finished speaking seriously, he felt something was off. Why did his words still sound strange, even though he was being very serious?
Little Sakura, who hails from East Flow Island, had already misinterpreted the situation. She felt as if she were making an appointment with the married woman next door to go to a hotel, feeling both awkward and delighted. She obediently nodded and agreed, continuing:
"Xiao Qing, as long as I fold paper cranes like before, it will be useful to you, right?"
Upon hearing this, Chu Yuanqing ignored the earlier unease and checked the Paper Crane Can inside his soul. There were 37 more paper cranes inside, representing Yayoi's efforts over the afternoon, bringing the total to 1037.
Although the extra amount is far from the total, the effect has indeed increased to some extent due to the growth of [Heart Forging], the change in the concentration of magic power and intention, and the reinforcement during the Magic Replenishment just now.
The buff that soothes pain and slightly accelerates soul recovery has increased by 10%.
As for the curse isolation buff, it didn't change much. At most, it only slowed down the rate at which the paper cranes broke when blocking 0.1% of the curse. On the other hand, the magic bank's function changed from 10% interest per day to 15% interest per day, and the stored magic capacity also increased from 1 [lamp] to 1.5 [lamp].
Chu Yuanqing was somewhat surprised that she had come to see Yayoi this time.
Nine out of ten reasons are because they've decided on how to die and understand that their remaining time is even shorter.
Therefore, she wanted to be kinder to the Little Idol, hoping that these "old friends" could regain some of their memories before she died, so that they could have a proper farewell and slightly make up for the regrets of the previous Worldline.
The method of restoring memories is clearly illustrated by Xie Qingxuan's example. Her dreams and even the restoration of her memories were the result of the daily increase in the concentration of magic points when the two of them were in the same team, and even after Magic Replenishment.
As for why I chose Little Sakura...
Hmm, Xie Qingxuan isn't here. Liuli is playing games with Xiao Shu, and only Yayoi is available.
In other words, she had no expectations for the benefits of the Paper Crane Can, but the result gave her a pleasant surprise.
It's worth mentioning that the 37 newly added paper cranes don't seem to be the key factor in transforming this gift.
Chu Yuanqing recalled the events that had transpired, his feelings growing increasingly complex, and he murmured to himself:
"Why can this Paper Crane Can evolve through a chemical reaction that Magic Replenishment?"
"Was it because I told Yayoi Magic Replenishment could turn her into Magical Girl that her understanding of Magic Replenishment became distorted? Or is this ability something she already possesses?"
Chu Yuanqing found it strange. She couldn't help but think that the Paper Crane Can was now bound to her, and its ability to evolve by Magic Replenishment might be able to be triggered even without Yayoi, which meant...
When I was with Qingxuan tonight, did the Paper Crane Can get a little stronger during the process?
If I'm not mistaken, this is just too much!
Chu Yuanqing felt ashamed just imagining it. She pursed her lips, suppressing the immorality and guilt, and couldn't help but condemn herself. The gift Yayoi gave her was incredibly innocent, yet it contained the magic of her encounters with others. No matter how you looked at it, it was just too much, wasn't it?
But time is running out. If the Paper Crane Can is strengthened several times over, there is a chance it will play a role in the final stage. If we give up other strengthening opportunities, on a larger scale, it would be irresponsible to the future of all mankind!
Unaware that the Pure White Witch before her was subconsciously manipulating her, Kiriwake Yayoi thought it was because Qing Bao was embarrassed to trouble her, and thus earnestly said:
"Don't worry too much. As long as it's useful to Xiao Qing, I don't care what happens to me."
Upon hearing this, Chu Yuanqing hesitated for a moment, her clear eyes shimmering with tears. Torn between conflicting thoughts, she struggled with her decision, but ultimately nodded in shame and whispered:
"Thank you, Yayoi."
"I understand, I... I will definitely make good use of it."
Volume 1: 220. Straight to the Point; Charlotte, I Want to See You. (5K)
Dinner time.
Tang Liuli poked at the steaming pile of rice with the tip of her chopsticks, her pretty face dazed. She absentmindedly savored the food cooked by the Pure White Witch, her whole being in a daze.
There's no other way; I just need to regain my senses a little.
The embarrassment of stepping into an adult store alone, and the terror of being approached by strangers, would uncontrollably resurface in my consciousness, triggering a giant Green Eyed Cat to roll around in the city and crush skyscrapers.
Most importantly, she didn't even bring back any of her sexy clothes!
After fooling the Little Cotton-padded Jacket, the Green Eyed Cat walked out alone. Halfway there, she realized the danger of social death. She quickly bought large sunglasses and a mask by the roadside, and even changed into a hooded sweatshirt, looking like some kind of clumsy, stupid secret agent.
In order to see the lewd Qing Bao —no, in order to win over Qing Bao —she endured the shame and slowly made her way to that kind of shop filled with the wicked aura of butter, during which time her toes had dug out a Notre Dame Cathedral.
Unfortunately, the Social Anxiety Cat, who had struggled to enter the store, was approached by a sexy, dark-skinned woman with a lip piercing. Before she could even hear the compliment, "Your eyes are so beautiful," she trembled and ran away in a panic, returning to her hotel in embarrassment.
Damn it, such a grand plan has fallen apart halfway through!
Tang Liuli's eyes were brimming with tears. She hated that dark-skinned hottie who spoke like a rapper and even suggested she buy weird toys. Who... who would buy such embarrassing things! All she needed was Qing Bao's slender fingers!
Chu Yuanqing glanced at the Social Anxiety Cat beside her. She wondered what kind of nonsense was going through the child's head. Seeing that the cat was absent-minded, she stroked its head, enjoying the soft, smooth feel of its hair, and casually asked with concern:
"Liuli, what were you doing going out all the way here? Aren't you scared being alone?"
Upon hearing this, the Green Eyed Cat snapped out of its daze and immediately felt extremely guilty. It was also dissatisfied with this "disrespect," and stubbornly retorted:
"What's there to be afraid of going out alone? I'm not a coward, I'm super brave!"
"I... I can surf, and I can even skydive!"
The Pure White Witch rested her chin on her hand, her delicate face slightly turned, causing her side braid to slip down and fall onto her full breasts, which were supported by a beautiful curve. Her clear, lake-like eyes looked at her, a doting smile playing on her lips, and she softly said:
"Yes, I know. Liuli knows a lot of things and has always been very skilled."
She hadn't even taken off her apron yet, the atmosphere was peaceful and gentle, her fingertips were tinged with an alluring, homely scent, she had the air of a mother and wife, and yet it was precisely in the afternoon that she performed Mercury Sword dance, playing a clear melody, showing off her brilliance and coolness.
The Green Eyed Cat was completely captivated by this beauty.
Qing Bao's breath was so close, her soft murmurs like feathers tickling my ear, making my ear turn red and hot.
Tang Liuli blushed slightly at the compliment, and then noticed the swan necklace hanging on the other person's chest. Her heart felt like fireworks had exploded, and the corners of her mouth turned up in a smile. If it weren't for the grease on her lips, she would have wanted to rush into the other person's arms and act coquettishly.
Waaah, she actually cherishes the gift I gave her so much! I knew Qing Mom was the best!
Tang Liuli was extremely touched. She knew that Chu Yuanqing was going to be the spokesperson for that Mobius Ring pendant, and she wore it almost every day during the recording of the show.
So when choosing that gift, she thought that Qing Bao had so little jewelry, and that she would eventually need it to match her clothes after the show was over. She never expected that the other person would wear it so soon.
The Social Anxiety Cat, suppressing its guilt, whispered a lie:
"I went out earlier to pick out a gift for Xiao Qing, but I didn't find one I liked."
Well, this isn't exactly lying, is it? Sexy lingerie definitely counts as a gift!
Chu Yuanqing's heart skipped a beat upon hearing this. She glanced shyly at the necklace on her chest, silently placed a few bites of food in the Social Anxiety Cat's bowl, and whispered:
"Thank you, Liuli, but you don't really need to give me any gifts. I haven't decided how to reciprocate yet."
Tang Liuli didn't care when she heard this. Of course, she would also look forward to Chu Yuanqing's return gift, but for her, being able to see him every day was the best gift.
But then, a brilliant idea suddenly flashed in his mind.
Oh, a return gift?
The Green Eyed Cat's eyes lit up, a hint of excitement in them. It seemed she had... found a way to get Qing Bao to wear those clothes!
Chu Yuanqing blinked in confusion and asked:
"Is there something you want, Liuli?"
Tang Liuli shook her head repeatedly. She had to pretend to be a good child and trick Qing Bao into wearing it, rather than forcing Qing Bao to wear it under the guise of a return gift.
Although... although Qing Bao wore those clothes with a face full of shame, unwillingness, resistance, and even disgust, it was incredibly erotic no matter how you looked at it, but that would be too bad!
She, Tang Liuli, is not a bad woman!
Chu Yuanqing felt something was off, but she didn't think much of it and instead looked at her adorable Little Cotton-padded Jacket.
Chu Wangshu ate with great relish, her cheeks bulging like a cute squirrel. She seemed to have completely forgotten about the calories, enjoying the taste of her mother's cooking, indulging in the warmth of home cooking, her eyes crinkling with smiles.
Although my Dad is a good person, he is always very busy. He almost always prepares meals in advance, which means I rarely have the opportunity to sit down at the table with him, eat slowly, and chat leisurely.
Thinking back carefully, I realized that I almost always sat at a quiet table, ate my meal alone, and then went to wash the dishes.
Therefore, ever since the base dormitory became a standalone building and Chu Yuanqing took over the cooking duties, she has been able to live a lively and bustling life with every meal, no longer lonely and full of warmth.
Chu Wangshu became even more attached to him after that. She had gotten used to having this girl, who was a year younger than her, yet so mature, beautiful, handsome, and cute, and as gentle and tolerant as a mother, by her side.
This made Little Cotton-padded Jacket cherish her travel time very much. Of course, she also liked the cute Liuli, the senior-like Yayoi- nee, and the seemingly cold but warm-hearted Sister Xie, but only Chu Yuanqing was special.
Without Qing Bao, this trip would have felt like a gathering of friends.
But after Qing Bao came along, this period felt like a trip with family, warmer and more meaningful, like gold branded on the beach. Even if it will be swept away by the waves one day, it will shine brightly in our memories, indelible.
Chu Wangshu's happiness was like a diamond falling into a pool, making the gem deep in her soul constantly sparkle with light, accumulating fragmented wishes, magic, emotions, and all sorts of chaotic thoughts.
Even though she wasn't given an artificial lantern by Flash Dance, the potential she inherited from Charlotte and Chu Yuanqing allowed this almost naturally existing, more advanced than the Cocoon of the Heart, spiritual organ to begin subtly transforming her body and evolving herself.
If this accumulation continues until the gems are fully filled, she will obtain a perfect lantern and unlock extraordinary potential as Magical Girl.
Chu Yuanqing felt content with Little Cotton-padded Jacket daughter's happiness, and she cherished every opportunity to eat with her.
But...
Is Xiao Shu turning into Witch?
The Pure White Witch vaguely sensed the subtle changes in her daughter. From a magical perspective, it was as if she were observing her own bloodline struggling to hatch, and she could even smell the life force stirring within her. It was a delightful and novel experience.
It seems that Xiao Shu inherited her looks from me, but her talent in this area came from Charlotte.
Chu Yuanqing took a laissez-faire attitude towards this, and was even somewhat pleased.
She has found her own destiny. If the plan goes smoothly, even if Xiao Shu becomes Magical Girl, she will not become a tool of war.
As a qualified father, she would try to understand the magical covenant that Astrid spoke of before she died, so that the relationship between all the [Witch] and the soon-to-be-born Awakened Ones and the authorities could be clearly defined. While granting them freedom, she would also impose constraints to prevent new infighting from taking place after the Disaster Tide crisis ended.
A person who does not plan for the future will have trouble in the present.
[The Witch] is an artificially created "superhuman," an awakened being who may be born after their own death, and a native human. Once the crisis is completely over or temporarily averted...
The juxtaposition of these factors inevitably leads to conflicts of interest and social contradictions, which are almost all predictable.
Charlotte and her daughter, being like that, will inevitably grow into the pinnacle of [Witch], which will inevitably attract unnecessary attention and trouble.
Chu Yuanqing glanced at the silver-haired, red-eyed beauty in the game icon on his phone. Perhaps, compared to others, Astrid Dream Weaver, a special being who blends AI, magic, and a part of the human soul, and who has sworn absolute neutrality under the covenant, is more suitable to entrust her orphan to.
If that's taken into account, she might have to confront the other party about some of her own secrets in exchange for the safety of her Little Idol, her daughter, and Charlotte.
But there's no rush; she needs to accumulate more strength.
At the very least, we must wait until we fully awaken and begin to grasp the power that Pure White Witch should possess.
In addition, I need to find time to read through all those magic books. I'll try to memorize all the spells in them in a week.
Come to think of it, there must be some kind of magic involved that makes my daughter happy, right?
For example, suddenly a large bouquet of flowers appears?