Lan Tianzhu Looks So Cool

It's over; the situation has been perfectly resolved.

Whether it was the school festival or Little Lan's senior, whatever the problem, it was resolved smoothly...

This is truly cause for celebration!

At least...

That's what Yaochuan Guang.

"..."

"Well then, I'll take the money and ingredients and head back first. As for magical girls and monsters... I don't really understand that stuff."

Yuan'an Alisa said this, she waved her hand and said, "The task of packing up the stall is now in your hands."

This indicates that Yuan'an Alisa fled the scene.

After all, even though the Yuan'an family is a large clan, their power ultimately only extends to the Surface Side. As for the matters on the Inner Side... let these friends on the Inner Side handle them.

At least that's what Yuan'an Alisa thinks.

Then, the people present began to tidy up, wiping the countertops, organizing the flour and oven, and so on.

Yaochuan Guang blinked and couldn't help but say, "I don't know if it's just my imagination, but I feel like something's not right."

But perhaps due to intellectual limitations, she couldn't say it.

"The crux of the problem is still there... Sister Blue Sky."

As she said this, Xiao Cui repeated her previous question, meticulously unraveling the mystery until she realized the crux of the matter. "Teacher Hong, is she a good person?"

The same problem remains.

Lantian Zhu's thoughts became much clearer at this moment.

Indeed...

"If the Purge Squad is bad, the worst."

As Xiao Cui said this, she blinked. "But, her 22nd Group probably isn't 'good' either, is it?"

"..." Cong Yu, who had been listening in, pretended to be completely unaware of what was happening and helped Yaochuan Guang tidy up his stall. "What does this mean?"

In response to Cong Yu's question, Yaochuan Guang rattled off a whole story of what had happened before, and then said, "No wonder Teacher Hong is so close to you; it turns out she already knew you would be transformed as well."

"..." Oh! You can interpret it that way too?!

Cong Yu suddenly realized—and it wasn't a feigned realization, but a genuine one. "So that's how it is!"

Xiao Cui continued, pinpointing the crux of the matter. "Even if she keeps saying magical girls are bad, we certainly know for ourselves whether magical girls are good or bad."

"Even if magical girls are evil, it's only a portion of them, like the Purge Squad."

"If we're talking about eccentric people being good, then it's definitely only a portion of them who are good, like Brother Cong Yu, or that kind-hearted King of Wind City."

As Xiao Cui said this, she slightly bent Yaochuan Guang's straight mind and straightened Lantian Zhu's tangled thoughts. "Anyway, it's not as good as us."

"..." Cong Yu nodded, finding it quite reasonable. Even as the Monster King, he had to admit that Xiao Cui was right.

In fact, Cong Yu doesn't like magical girls.

Of course, he never said he liked weirdos... he just...

Before Yaochuan Guang and the others, there were no magical girls who were qualified to be friends.

So, Cong Yu simply patted Xiao Cui's head and made a fairly objective assessment. "That makes sense; there aren't many good people among eccentrics."

As she said this, Cong Yu looked at Lantian Zhu, who had been deep in thought, and asked, "So, what do you plan to do?"

"..." Lantian Zhu looked up at Cong Yu, meeting his gaze into her dark, beautiful eyes... She tried hard to make out who he was.

Cong Yu's expression at this moment...

That's perfectly normal.

It was as if they were genuinely asking for her thoughts.

Is this sincerity deserved?

I suppose so... probably.

Because he is Cong Yu, not someone else.

Lantian Zhu couldn't tell them apart; she really couldn't tell them apart anymore. But no matter what... Xiao Cui was right.

"That makes sense. It seems things aren't over yet."

As she said this, Lantian Zhu watched Hong walk away with the statistics list, and she took a deep breath. "I need to persuade her to leave the Monster Group."

Cong Yu: "..."

No, leaving the Monster Group requires Departure Mission, okay?

It's a very dangerous mission, with a slim chance of survival... The more skilled the eccentric, the more dangerous the mission they're assigned.

For a level like Red...

It's highly likely they want her to take over the Central City, right?

However, being King Level, or having King Level guarantor, is not a problem... Hmm, who is King Level? Who is King Level?!

Oh, I'm King Level being. That's alright then.

But whether she leaves or not makes no difference to Hong... She doesn't have much to do in the organization anyway.

After all, Kurenai used to work with magical girls, so her education level is really not much to look forward to; she's basically just someone who's in charge of fighting.

But under normal circumstances, she doesn't need to go.

Even the Big Shadow doesn't need to lift a finger; it only needs to split into a bunch of Little Shadow, and those Little Shadow can split into a bunch of "Little Little Shadow," which already makes quite a few people.

Even "Little Little Shadow" can split into "Little Little Little Shadow".

They surged forward, overwhelming the enemy.

Anyone who dares to invade will never return...

Cong Yu is now considered to have left the group.

I still go for a walk every now and then.

So, Cong Yu was at a loss for words when Lantian Zhu solemnly declared, "I want to persuade her to leave the group."

This was actually just a matter of Cong Yu saying a few words.

However, in the eyes of the three magical girls, this was probably already a very big deal... especially Lantian Zhu.

"I'll go talk to Senior Hong."

As Lantian Zhu said this, he got up and chased after her, followed by Yaochuan Guang and Xiao Cui... Cong Yu had no choice but to follow as well.

"Wait, Little Lan... would Teacher Red agree?"

In response to Yaochuan Guang's question, Lantian Zhu shook his head. "I don't know, but... it might end in a battle."

Yaochuan Guang immediately looked at her with concern and asked, "Do you need our help?"

"No need... This is my battle."

Lantian Zhu sighed softly and shook her head gently, "It's ultimately my own business, Little Guang, you don't need to worry about it."

In response, Xiao Cui quickly analyzed the situation and said, "But Sister Blue Sky, you definitely can't beat her."

Yes, that's right...

Lantian Zhu definitely can't beat the opponent.

"..." You know, Cong Yu was already so powerful after just a short experiment, so wouldn't Hong be even more powerful?

That's incredibly powerful!

Even if everyone present joined forces, they might not be able to guarantee a victory, let alone let Lantian Zhu face it alone...

Lantian Zhu already knew this, and she took a deep breath, her eyes already filled with resolve.

It was a cluster of azure flames, burning fiercely as if displaying some kind of determination.

A brilliant, blazing fire...

"Well, if we can't beat them... then forget it."

Lantian Zhu said this.

"..." Everyone: "???"

The atmosphere had gotten so heated, and this is how it ends?

That's fine then.

Chapter 252 Lantian Zhu is so handsome!

A challenge has been issued.

Yes, a challenge has been issued...

Just like the phrase "Don't leave after school," Lantian Zhu invited Kurenai to fight... and Kurenai agreed.

Is this considered an arranged fight?

Or perhaps it's some kind of bet.

If Lantian Zhu wins, then Kurenai will have to find a way to escape the Monster Group. If Kurenai wins, then Lantian Zhu and Yaochuan Guang will help her conceal her identity.

Of course, Hong didn't actually care about the latter.

However, just for fun, she still showed up as promised.

"..."red. "..."

After a moment of silence, Hong looked at the undeveloped wasteland, glanced around, and then looked at Lantian Zhu standing on the other side.

For some reason, Kurenai didn't see any other magical girls.

This, however, made her feel that something was amiss.

"What about the others?"

Hong asked this question...

"..." Lantian Zhu, who hadn't actually made things very clear beforehand, reiterated, "This is a matter between you and Senior Hong... There's no need to ask anyone else to help me."

Hong pondered these words for a moment...

Holy crap! A one-on-one fight?!

Is this how you talk about martial ethics?

"No, I don't think you have any chance of defeating me..."

Hong shook her head, her expression somewhat strange, because she couldn't sense any threat from Lantian Zhu.

As a result, Lantian Zhu only displayed "weakness," nothing more...

Although both Kurenai and Lantian Zhu are magical girls.

Unlike Cong Yu and the Wise Monster, Hong did not possess an extraordinary combination of powers, but she was undoubtedly modified.

Otherwise, the body wouldn't be able to grow.

Kurenai is not a pure magical girl; she has a portion of Cong Yu's magic within her body... implanted with the help of Doctor.

Since it's not something that's truly "obtained," it doesn't result in a qualitative leap, but... the gap isn't particularly large either.

Moreover, compared to Lantian Zhu, a peripheral member of the Purge Squad who has been training for two and a half years.

Red, the ace member of the Purge Squad, is quite skilled at hunting down other magical girls... in fact, that's her specialization.

"Blood-Seeking Scarlet Crystal" for searching target locations, "Blood-Seeking Scarlet Crystal Return" for quickly arriving at the target's side, and "Stealth Escape" for becoming invisible while increasing movement speed... these are all abilities for covert assassination.

In other words, it's quite bizarre that the Red Cross lost.

And it's so embarrassing.

"Your name is Lantian Zhu, right...?"

As Hong said this, she slightly raised her head, her crimson magic almost materializing into mist. "You can't beat me."

In response to Hong's statement, which sounded like a "declaration," Lantian Zhu sighed softly, and then his own dark blue flames ignited in a tit-for-tat response.