Chapter 233

This fact itself implies that her possibilities are limitless, and once the relevant information is obtained, it is naturally easy to connect it to the ether.

So, is it because the lantern is broken, and the soul is constantly resisting the curse?

Or perhaps, once it reaches full bloom, there will be other transformations that cause the magical properties to continue evolving?

Chu Yuanqing surmised that her normal magic power could only adapt to three categories: elemental, spiritual, and temporal, provided that she did not use [the Killing Karma of Annihilation] and instead temporarily changed the nature of her magic power with her inner fire.

The girl whispered to herself:

"Let's test the state of your heart fire again."

One minute later,

Chu Yuanqing took the soft yet hard substance in her palm, which resembled mithril from a Western fantasy story, and disintegrated it back into red and black magic. She had found her answer.

--Conceptual category.

[The Killing Karma of Annihilation] has reversed the nature of magic, been tainted by the fire of Laevateinn, and mixed with a bit of the power of fate. Although it cannot be truly used, it can obscure the aura of magic and can also be used with conceptual magic.

In this way, it can adapt to the four categories of elements, spirit, time and space, and concepts.

Chu Yuanqing extinguished her thoughts; she stopped thinking about it and dispelled the magic.

Although the Pure White Authority has a 90% chance of controlling Aetherial Substance, once she has planned her own ending, the Magical Girl's power is only enough for her needs.

Because no matter what, in those last few seconds before her death, she would regain all power. Compared to the power of the thirteen Disaster God and the blessings bestowed upon almost all of humanity, the power of the Pure White Witch, whether much or little, could not affect the final outcome.

Unless...

Chu Yuanqing shook her head, suppressing those delusions. She soaked in the bath for a while before getting up and using her magic to evaporate all the water droplets from her body. She changed into a loose and comfortable bathrobe, slipped on the cotton slippers placed at the bathroom door, and relaxed onto the soft bed.

The girl closed her eyes peacefully, put her phone back on the bedside table, then lifted the covers and snuggled into the warm bed.

Then, she pressed herself against the warm, full breasts and realized, bewildered, that something was wrong.

Huh? What's in the blanket? It's so soft, it's practically like Qingxuan's...

Etc!

Chu Yuanqing's drowsy mind suddenly cleared, and she heard the cute breathing sounds like a small animal coming from under the covers. She silently lifted the covers, and there was her Golden Haired Doggy sleeping beside her.

The girl's face was delicate and precious, her eyelashes were thick and long, and her dazzling platinum-gold hair fell like satin on the white sheets, like the finest bedding. The white lace lingerie with rose elements wrapped and released her vibrant and youthful curves.

If we set aside the most eye-catching curves, the pair of fair and rounded thighs lying sideways, their fleshy curves perfectly accentuated by the ring-shaped ornaments, and the legs hidden beneath the garter stockings, are also quite worthy of appreciation.

Hmm, the current Great Demon King is just like a beautiful younger sister who's been kept hidden away in a golden cage, sleeping right next to him without any suspicion, like a precious gift waiting to be unwrapped.

Chu Yuanqing's face visibly flushed red. She quickly pulled the blanket down to cover the inappropriate and tempting scene, leaving only the Golden Haired Doggy's head exposed, feeling annoyed.

Oh no! Charlotte was so happy to agree to meet that she was preoccupied with how to explain it to her daughter on the way home. She was even more distracted by tinkering with magic while taking a bath, completely forgetting that today was her Magic Replenishment day with Qingxuan!

Chu Yuanqing really wanted to help the Golden Haired Doggy optimize its [Cocoon of the Heart] by Magic Replenishment.

But today... today really won't do. I haven't even recovered from the joy of meeting Charlotte yet, and it would be too strange and too much to kiss another girl now!

Chu Yuanqing pursed his lips, looking at the girl's peaceful sleeping face. Noticing that she didn't seem to be fully awake, he began to try to convince his conscience.

Qingxuan is sleeping so soundly, how can you wake her up?

Tomorrow! I'll find a chance to make it up to Qingxuan tomorrow. I'll just get a good night's sleep tonight!

The Pure White Witch Self-hypnosis and finally defeated the angel in her heart. She quietly moved to the bedside, trying her best not to make a sound, wanting to escape her room and carry out a house-changing tactic to sleep in Xie Qingxuan's bed.

Unfortunately, the moment her toes touched the slippers, her bathrobe was forcefully pulled by a small hand. Because the elastic band wasn't adjusted properly, the bathrobe was almost half-pulled down, revealing the girl's fair shoulders, beautiful shoulder blades, and pink spinal groove.

Chu Yuanqing instinctively clutched her chest. Her expression stiffened as she looked back, only to meet those innocent, bewildered eyes. Feeling both guilty and embarrassed, she forced a calm expression and asked:

"Um, you're awake?"

Xie Qingxuan's eyes were still heavy with sleep. She obediently nodded and asked, half-asleep and half-dazed:

"Xiao Qing, you're back so late today. Is there anything fun to do outside?"

Chu Yuanqing's conscience was struck hard. As if facing a wife asking why she was home so late, she lowered her head in shame, forgetting to even cover her chest. Her bathrobe slipped down her milky skin, revealing her simple and lovely undergarments.

The Golden Haired Doggy stared intently at the scene, the sleepiness in her eyes gradually dissipating. As if remembering why she had crawled into Qing Bao's bed, she clung to the Pure White Witch's waist, completely ruining the other's escape plan.

Chu Yuanqing gave up struggling; she could only weakly warn:

"Let me make this clear beforehand, you're not allowed to do those kinds of things this time!"

After the Pure White Witch finished speaking, she asked again with a puzzled look:

"Also, Qingxuan, when did you enter my room?"

Although her mental state was poor, and she was even more sluggish than an ordinary person when she didn't try to concentrate, with the lantern by her side, these Little Idol who were preparing to become [Witch] were very obvious to her, and there was no opportunity for her to "ambush" them.

Theoretically speaking, if Golden Haired Doggy sneaks into bed before you know it, you should be able to notice it in advance.

Xie Qingxuan half-closed her eyes, her face rubbing against Chu Yuanqing's smooth shoulder, her nostrils twitching like a puppy's as she sniffed his scent. After confirming with [Meditation State] that no other woman's fragrance lingered, she said:

"I went to sleep on Xiao Qing's bed after I finished showering and waited for her. I vaguely heard you taking a shower just now."

The girl slightly turned her head, a few strands of shimmering white-gold hair falling across Chu Yuanqing's chest. Her beautiful face remained calm as she softly spoke:

"Is Xiao Qing wondering why she didn't notice me?"

Xie Qingxuan made no attempt to hide anything, revealing a wealth of information:

"Because I have superpowers."

Chu Yuanqing suddenly understood upon hearing this.

If Kiyohyun awakens and bestows blessings, then that makes sense.

So... she and Yayoi are in similar situations?

Little Sakura was able to revive the [Heart Forging] from the previous Worldline because she sacrificed her soul when she forged Laevateinn, and had no chance to inherit her blessing.

The Xie Qingxuan could awaken the blessing can only mean that she was either in an extreme situation where she couldn't inherit the blessing, or that she refused to inherit the blessing due to some concerns. That's why she was able to retrieve some remnants left over from the previous Worldline after slowly recovering her memories.

Chu Yuanqing completely forgot that her bathrobe had been stripped off. She turned to look at the Golden Haired Doggy and asked seriously:

"Can you tell me what kind of superpower it is?"

Xie Qingxuan thought for a moment, somewhat troubled, and hesitantly said:

"It's hard to say, it seems like it's about controlling one's presence?"

Chu Yuanqing pondered for a moment and came to a conclusion:

"Presence? Like Akarin's, I guess."

She learned about the "Akarin" meme from Liuli, and it basically refers to someone with a low profile.

If Qingxuan can control her own presence, then avoiding the lantern and her own senses is only natural, since she is not Calamity Beasts and cannot be touched by the fighting instincts within her soul.

However, upon closer examination, it becomes clear that this is merely the most superficial manifestation of this blessing. Any deeper exploration of the blessing concerning existence reveals a significant flaw.

The key point is that the more bugged the blessing, the more expensive the price.

[Heart Forging] is a relatively controllable blessing, with varying costs. The lowest cost is the depletion of physical and mental strength, while the highest is the sacrifice of one's soul, faith, emotions, and flesh. However, it still cannot be said to be very safe.

Chu Yuanqing couldn't recall Xie Qingxuan at all. He only felt that the other party was very familiar and dear, but he couldn't find any other clues, including the true identity of the blessing and the price.

In other words, the degree to which blessings are used is completely unpredictable, which is an extremely dangerous thing!

Chu Yuanqing's face was serious as she earnestly warned:

"Qingxuan, unless absolutely necessary, you must never use this ability again. Using it comes at a price."

Xie Qingxuan nodded obediently after hearing this:

"Okay, then I won't use it anymore."

Chu Yuanqing felt very gratified to see how obedient the Golden Haired Doggy was.

But then she noticed that a small handbag had suddenly appeared in the other person's arms?

The Pure White Witch sensed something was amiss and asked, puzzled:

"Qingxuan, why did you turn its presence so low?"

Xie Qingxuan suddenly realized what he meant. She unzipped her handbag and said seriously:

"To prevent Xiao Shu from seeing it, I made sure to keep myself and my belongings out of sight when I left the house. I was also very sleepy lying on Xiao Qing's bed, so I forgot about it."

Just as Chu Yuanqing was about to praise the Golden Haired Doggy for its intelligence and caution, her gaze drifted to the gap in the open handbag. Her expression was blank, her pupils dilated, and her brain began to tremble.

Xie Qingxuan took out a 250ml bottle of grape-scented lubricant, and then a small box with an unknown purpose and a handprint on the cover. Before the Pure White Witch could recover, a Remote Control and several mysterious props resembling Lantern Gem appeared on the bed.

The girl looked at him with pure innocence, pushing the Remote Control in front of Chu Yuanqing like a dog eagerly anticipating a frisbee game with its owner. Her pink lips parted, as if asking expectantly:

"Xiao Qing, take this and use it on me."

Chu Yuanqing was bewildered for a moment. As someone who was exploited by capital and almost never went online, she could understand the small bottle and box, but she had no idea what the Remote Control was for.

The girl, bewildered, took the lantern and tried pressing the switch. She then saw the little creatures begin to vibrate and roll around, just like she herself was frantically consuming the power of wishes while carrying the lantern.

Wait, could this be... one of those things?!

The Pure White Witch shook her head vigorously, like a rattle-drum, her little face tense, and she protested righteously:

"No, this has nothing to do with Magic Replenishment!"

Xie Qingxuan analyzed carefully:

"Xiao Qing doesn't need anything else, just this Remote Control. Use it to speed up Magic Replenishment. What used to take 10 minutes might only take 5 minutes now."

As the girl spoke, her eyes welled up with tears, her anticipation growing stronger:

"If Xiao Qing prefers not to use anything, that's fine too."

"No matter what, I like it."

Chu Yuanqing was caught in a dilemma, not knowing what to do. Her brain, already fried by the brain, had been trapped in a logical loop by the Great Demon King. Not using the Remote Control meant using her hands and kissing, wasn't that even more outrageous?

Furthermore, could we use two other items that would save time compared to usual and reduce physical contact with the skin? It seems... better than usual?

The Pure White Witch's brain was burning, her earlobes were red, she silently gripped the Remote Control, saying nothing, as if she were wandering between heaven and hell, Charlotte's song, Little Sakura's paper cranes, and Liuli's swan necklace flashing through her mind from time to time, she was already dizzy.

Xie Qingxuan successfully implemented her strategic plan: instead of doing anything intimate with Xiao Qing, she made Xiao Qing do something intimate with her. She knew that the Pure White Witch's silence meant she was in a tangle of emotions, so she simply turned off the nightlight, pulled back the blanket, and covered the two of them.

Then, the extra items were thrown back into the handbag and, along with the fabric, were tossed to the ground.

Chu Yuanqing returned to the night market on Christmas Eve. She breathed in the Vienna evening breeze and watched the heavy snowfall, even thicker than before. Xie Qingxuan led her hand to the familiar little shop. There was still no owner, and the ingredients were still the same.

This time, the red wine seems to have changed again. It seems to symbolize the taster's mood, from a fruity, champagne-like, rather childish type, to a Château Latour wine with a rich and complex aroma, as if mixed with black mulberry, cedar, and minerals.

Even without much baking, it's already a delicious treat.

Of course, on such a cold day, mulled wine is still the best choice for travelers.

Chu Yuanqing's cooking techniques are more skillful. With the addition of fruits and spices, she adopts a more modern approach, using sophisticated tools to crush the red wine and ingredients. The music in the shop changes from a subdued and somber tone to a lively and cheerful one, like jazz music accompanied by a waltz.

Xie Qingxuan's taste differed from the other person's, so she no longer needed to provide close guidance. Therefore, she also made mulled wine. The wine brand she chose was from Great Xia, with a complex aroma of cherry, floral, vanilla, and toasty notes, and an elegant and delicate style.

Even tannins have distinct differences: the former is firm and powerful, while the latter is mature and elegant.

Of course, what truly distinguishes the two is the unique practice of adding a large number of flower petals, compared to Xie Qingxuan's conservative approach to traditional preparation.

While sophisticated tools often have a longer lifespan and allow for quicker control over the temperature of the wine, the aroma of the ingredients, and the art of blending, stirring by hand also offers the significant advantage of being able to freely control the frequency and master everything through experience and intuition.

As the two steaming, fragrant, and distinctly different red wine soups were served, the Vienna evening breeze grew stronger. The two decided to settle the score with their taste buds, no longer waiting.

After a long while, everything settled down.

Chu Yuanqing's lovely face was filled with a dazed expression. Her golden eyes were hazy, as if she were completely drunk. She slowly closed them, taking a short, dizzy nap, letting the Paper Crane Can deep in her soul shine brightly in the torrent of magic...

PS1: The cover was changed because we've been trying to get featured on a major recommendation list recently. The old cover, combined with the title, was often mistaken for fanfiction. If anyone doesn't like it, I can only say... maybe we can change it again for future commissions? (Although commissions might also backfire.)

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1. Tang Liuli.

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