Dad, Please Let Me Solo-Follow Her!
It has to be said that the speed of this locking mechanism is so fast it's almost "disgusting".
Pei Xiaotong stared at Xu Ling, her eyes full of suspicion. Wasn't this Little Sakura a Sakura fan? Why didn't she seem this excited when she went to see the Pure White live performance?
This has gone a bit beyond the realm of normal liking; it's more like suddenly seeing your deceased "White Moonlight" after many years, and then abruptly entering a scene of deep regret.
The young girl was lost in thought, having completely forgotten her earlier concerns about the country and its people.
Chu Yuanqing looked up at the two lively characters, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes. She vaguely remembered the little fan who always had a camera in her hand, but the Sea Capital so big, she never expected to meet him again.
As the Pure White Witch picked up the shaker and began making the base, she asked softly:
"Ten cups of milk tea, can the two of you finish them? We can't waste them."
Xu Ling nodded repeatedly, making a sweet promise:
"We'll definitely finish it! We're experienced!"
Pei Xiaotong nodded seriously.
Indeed, when they go to bubble tea shops to buy collaboration merchandise, they always end up with seven or eight extra cups that they can't finish. They usually just randomly hand them out to sanitation workers on the street. How can you say they have no experience?
The Witch stared at the two of them curiously. She was also sitting in the small food cart. Although the space was small and a bit crowded, it didn't affect Qing Bao's daily work because she was a thought form.
"Xiao Qing, they came especially to support your business, how lovely."
If Xu Ling knew that she was praised for being cute by the Witch version of Little Sakura, she probably wouldn't be able to resist buying 20 more cups of milk tea.
Of course, if she knew the truth, her first reaction would probably be that "Wu Zhong Jian Qing" was indeed true, and she would excitedly start swooning on the spot. Then, halfway through, she would realize that there was going to be a bad ending and start showering everyone with pearls.
Beneath the Pure White Witch's mask, her pink lips curled into a smile. She didn't reply to the Witch, but instead meticulously prepared the materials according to the guest's wishes.
Then, he turned up the heat of the sausage grill, took out two sausages, sprinkled some black pepper on them, handed them to the two people, and then gently asked them what flavor of milk tea they would like to drink first before continuing to make it.
It's clear that she has become quite proficient at it in just a few days.
The Witch was idly browsing the side, a magazine in her hand, occasionally glancing over and secretly smiling.
Initially, the person simply thought that since a fan's package contained a sausage grill, they shouldn't waste it, so they went out to buy sausages and grill some for themselves since they were craving something sweet.
After she finished eating, she urged Qing Bao to sell grilled sausages on the street, saying that it was more lucrative than street performances.
Well, it's definitely not because that's interesting.
In short, whether or not they made any money on the first day is another matter, but due to a series of unexpected events, a passerby gave them a food truck full of milk tea ingredients.
Afterwards, Qing Bao glanced at the milk tea recipe she hadn't taken from the car, made a few cups, fed them to her, and then, based on her positive review, unwittingly sold them along with grilled sausages.
Today, the original milk tea ingredients in the food truck have long been sold out, and the newly purchased batch is almost gone. The two are also about to say goodbye to this little food truck, so in a sense, this former fan did come at a rather coincidental time.
Xu Ling stood excitedly and nervously in front of the small food cart, her back straightening involuntarily. She secretly observed the Pure White Witch's features, her gaze occasionally drifting to the beautiful hands, clearly defined and sculpted, encased in black material, as she watched how it handled the shaker, ounce cup, pestle, and fruit knife...
For a moment, she was lost in her own delusions, and she hopelessly described the smooth, elegant process of making milk tea, which was as graceful as mixing a cocktail, as both sensual and arousing. She even unconsciously took out her phone and filmed it.
If it weren't for her decent facial expression management, this behavior of filling the space with yellow waste would definitely have made Pei Xiaotong next to her show a look of horror and disdain.
Unlike Xu Ling, Pei Xiaotong wasn't observing the owner, but rather the food truck itself. Although the truck was painted pink, it was basically covered with photos of Little Idol. Apart from the Doomsday Diva had saved Sea Capital recently, they were all members of the Pure White group.
So, in a sense, this is an "itasha" (a type of Japanese car decorated with anime and manga).
The girl asked curiously:
"Boss, are you a fan of Pure White?"
Chu Yuanqing curled the corners of his lips and answered seriously:
"Yes, they are all very cute."
Pei Xiaotong nodded. There are too many people who like Charlotte and Pure White. Although Lin Bao's looks are no less than those of Magical Girl, it's reasonable that people like them and that's not necessarily related to this.
"So which one do you like the most? Liuli? Little Sakura? The Great Demon King? Or Yue Bao? Oh, and Charlotte, right?"
Chu Yuanqing answered without hesitation:
"They are all important to me, but if I had to choose one, I would probably choose Little Moons."
The Witch immediately understood the subtext.
Yes, because only by choosing a daughter will the other people not be jealous.
Xu Ling regretted that the two of them weren't in the same group, but she took the opportunity to join the conversation and started chatting casually.
Unfortunately, happy times are always so short. About 10 minutes later, under the two people's reluctant gazes, Chu Yuanqing packed up the remaining milk tea and grilled sausages and handed them out.
Carrying milk tea and grilled sausages, Xu Ling slowly walked away, turning back every few steps. She felt there were still words unspoken in her heart, and hesitated repeatedly whether to turn back, but she could never remember what she wanted to say.
If it weren't for Tong Bao urging her to hurry up, she probably would have stood there dumbfounded, lost in thought.
Chu Yuanqing took off her mask and gloves. She glanced at the two figures from behind, lost in thought. Her fingertips touched the air, and a wisp of pure white light transformed into a shooting star that crashed into the little dinosaur backpack and into Xu Ling's heart, slowly spreading outwards.
The Witch exclaimed in surprise:
"Xiao Qing, you really spoil your fans!"
That white light was neither magic nor any kind of spell; it was merely a wisp of spiritual will that was neither here nor there and would eventually dissipate.
Even so, a ray of Savior's afterglow is enough to drive away the Calamity Beasts and evil spirits, allowing people to be free from illness and disaster for a period of time.
And more importantly...
"[Pure White] has begun to shatter, yet it carries a trace of your essence. Those reverse currents overflow, and among the many blessings that randomly select a suitable match, one will surely be chosen for her."
In other words, what Chu Yuanqing sent out was a blessing-granting trap. At a time of great upheaval, it was difficult for ordinary people to measure its value in worldly terms.
Chu Yuanqing was packing up the food cart, preparing to close the shop, and said softly:
"No matter how many blessings you attract, if you are not compatible, you will not be able to keep them."
"Besides, she's a good child, pure-hearted and innocent. If she were younger, she might have become Magical Girl."
Age is an implicit limitation for Magical Girl.
Normally, girls under 18 have the best chance, and those aged 18 to 22 can naturally awaken their talents. For those with exceptional talent, this won't have much of an impact. However, after the age of 22, as youth gradually fades, the probability of resonating with the lantern will begin to decline sharply.
According to the current records of the Countermeasures Bureau, the oldest age at which Magical Girl awakens is 24.
Therefore, age was a crucial factor in the initial auditions for Flash Dance, and the first round basically eliminated all contestants over the age of 24.
In the current pure white,
Liuli is the youngest; she's not yet an adult.
Chu Wangshu had just celebrated her 18th birthday and was in the prime of her youth.
Xie Qingxuan is also quite young, only 19 years old.
Kiriwake Yayoi is only a few months younger than the former, and she can even cosplay as a high school girl.
This is also the reason why Qing Bao felt so guilty when she was first approached by the girls; the girls around her were all so young and intimidating.
Ultimately, the reason why a system like Magical Girl needs to be created from the foundation of the stars is that many rules must be added. Age and gender are restrictions that arise for this reason.
The Witch put down her magazine, helped wipe the bar counter, and said:
"That kid said she's a junior in college, right? Unless she's specially chosen by the will of the stars, or she cultivates Meditation Method to double her soul strength, she really has little hope of becoming Magical Girl."
"But there's nothing we can do. The blessing is a gift from the Sea of Truth, and the pedestal of Magical Girl originates from the will of the stars. Even though the pedestal will gradually expand as it reflects infinite dimensions, there is still a limit to the total number that can be created at present."
"The 'Flash Dance' project is gradually reaching saturation. In a while, if there are no more casualties, new Magical Girl will disappear."
Chu Yuanqing nodded silently. The moment her future dream returned to its full glory, she understood many things that were previously uncertain.
For example, the Pure White Witch.
This is indeed a laurel bestowed upon her by the will of the stars.
Without the curse, she would be compatible with all types of spells, starting with the control of Aetherial Substance, and would be at full power upon awakening, automatically mastering all the magic known to Magical Girl, making her equivalent to the Emperor of the [Witch] race.
Therefore, the Pure White Witch occupies a larger share in the entire system than the 100,000 newly born Magical Girl.
At this moment, the will of the stars has forgotten her. The Magical Girl has suddenly lost her Emperor, and the powers and share belonging to the "king" will be automatically reclaimed.
Chu Yuanqing can still use magic because [Void], while making the stars forget her, also isolated her existence, making her a special insulator, unable to "contact" the stars, nor being "contacted" by them.
Now, the two characteristics of revival and awakening, namely [the Eternal Intertwined Destinies] and [the Ideal Land That Welcomes the End], have fallen silent with the forgetting of the stars and are no longer usable.
[Quicksilver Blood] is unaffected by the magic power within the body, and will only dissipate when the magic power is exhausted.
The first awakened Destined Magic, [Echoes of the Past], [Shattered Golden Cup], and [Killing Karma of Annihilation], is in a semi-locked-down state.
It can be used, but she must actively break free from the [nothingness] in order to unleash its full potential.
As for the slowly passing blessing of [pure white]...
It can only be said that this reverse flow phenomenon occurred because her soul had reached its limit and was about to be unable to bear it. Even if she were to forcibly contain it with her current body, it would be meaningless.
Therefore, Chu Yuanqing is indeed very weak now. If his magic power is halved again, he will be so weak that he will be unable to defeat Xie Qingyu.
Fortunately, even without her past achievements and epic tales, [Pure White Aria] can still unleash terrifyingly powerful attacks against disasters by relying on her unchanged true self. This allows her to travel the world, clear away disaster energy, and kill Calamity Beasts without consuming too much magic power.
Chu Yuanqing closed the food cart door, untied her apron, and stepped down with her guitar case on her back. She subtly made her presence known as she quietly placed the pink itasha (decorated car) into the guitar case.
Afterwards, basking in the afternoon sun, I strolled along the streets lined with cat advertisements and chatted with the Witch.
"I wonder how many blessings Xiao Shu has received by now."
The Witch thought for a moment and said:
"There should be several hundred by now, but she herself probably won't notice anything unusual before a civilization-level blessing inheritance."
A blessing bestowed upon those of a civilized society.
In the first playthrough, many major cities have different names for this level of blessing. Some call it "firewood," some call it "Holy Spirit," or simply "deity."
The Savior Squad is basically full of players of this caliber.
Even the seemingly simple [Heart Forging], if given a bigger stage, can one day be forged into Divine artifact by melting down planets as raw materials.
When the first civilization-level blessing flows out from within the Pure White High Wall, it will officially face the collapse of its structure and framework, and some forbidden zones will inevitably break free from suppression.
Chu Yuanqing was somewhat expectant.
If she gave her fans a ray of starlight, then she gave Little Moons an entire star.
The blessings that emanate from the [pure white] source, as long as they are not bound by the chains of cause and effect and fate, will almost certainly return to Chu Wangshu, who was granted the authority.
Normally, only heroes like Witch, Demon King, and enlightened beings who have accomplished great deeds, whose achievements are recognized by the stars and recorded in the Akasha's annals, will have their blessings specifically given by the stars as chains of fate, guiding them back to their original owners.
Therefore, her plan ultimately failed, and her daughter did not have time to devour the other Disaster God. With the empowerment of [Pure White], the other party was still able to act as the Savior of the New Era, protecting the people and things she loved.
In addition...
"By then, the stars should allow her to inherit the powers of the Pure White Witch, right?"
"What a reassuring child."
Chu Yuanqing's thoughts settled. She savored the fragmented memories, glanced back at a corner of Sea Capital, and smiled, saying:
"Spend all the money."
"Then, we'll go to the Crimson Extreme Realm."
Volume 1: 419. Isolated Island, Stage City, Donghuang Competition Zone.
September 20th.
Donghuang Federation, Northern Dragon Sea.
The sky was high and the clouds were light, the sun was shining brightly, and the lingering autumn colors had nothing to do with this near-tropical sea area. The sun, shining high in the sky, still generously provided light and heat for all things to grow.
Splash, splash.
The ferries, each bearing a different national flag, carved out countless waves, gradually approaching their final destination.
The girl's smooth, black hair swayed in the wind, reflecting a few streaks of color in the arc of light. She stood on the deck and looked into the distance, her vision expanding as she gazed at the isolated island that was not even recorded on a world map.
Chu Wangshu murmured:
"That's the Stage City, the Shining Capital?"
Tang Liuli clung to Little Moons's back like a cat tugging at someone's clothes. She looked like she had just woken up, her emerald green eyes still misty. Hearing this, she covered her mouth, yawned, and mumbled:
"They just finished filming the show and went straight to the ferry to come and compete. Dream Weaver Rabbit is so inhumane."
Xie Qingxuan pushed her suitcase over. She glanced at the lazy Green Eyed Cat, reached out and patted its head. It seemed that because it was not very energetic, the cat did not get angry. It just drooped its eyelids and continued to use Little Moons as a pillow.
Kiriwake Yayoi couldn't resist reaching out to pet it, which prompted the Green Eyed Cat to turn around and glare angrily, indicating that the bad woman shouldn't go too far.
Little Sakura looked away guiltily and changed the subject: