Chapter 420
Xiao Bai's tone was slightly helpless, clearly indicating that yesterday's events had left a deep impact on her.
She exhaled, the steam forming a white mist in the air, and finally said:
"Nothing happened yesterday! We just went to the hot springs together! That's all! Okay, that's the end of the topic!"
Xiao Bai forcefully interrupted the topic that Xiao Qiu was currently discussing.
Xiao Qiu blinked and chuckled softly:
"Okay, that's the end of that topic! But speaking of which, I didn't Xiao Bai you to be so well-developed, Xiaobai... How did you do that? Drinking milk... can make you develop like me?"
"... I don't know, don't ask me."
Does Xiao Bai like to drink milk?
"Dislike."
"Huh? You're kidding..."
"I'm not lying... and don't get too close to me..."
What's wrong with getting closer?
"I already said..."
The silver-haired girl and the pink-haired girl leaned against each other as they bickered.
Their shadows would sometimes converge and then separate, looking just like ordinary best friends.
The story of Sky Screen is actually nearing its end at this point.
The remaining five minutes of the story mostly consisted of the Magical Girls' daily life on their trip. Finally, after the three-day trip ended, Xiao Bai drove the car, and the Magical Girls huddled together in the back seat, fast asleep.
As the sun set, the special episode came to an end.
This was probably one of the few times everyone could relax before the third season.
Looking at the rapidly deteriorating plot of the third season, and then at this lighthearted and cheerful special episode brimming with youthful energy, one can't help but marvel at how quickly the story has changed.
However, compared to other feelings, Xiao Bai's biggest feeling was--
This special episode is finally over!!!
She needs to run now! Run as fast as possible!!
Xiao Bai really wanted to slip away, but a certain Witch who loved to watch the fun seemed to have seen through Xiao Bai's thoughts.
She suddenly pointed at the silver-haired little girl in Xiao Qiu's arms and said:
"Hey, Pinkie, you're allowed to take a few days off. You can take her home now, but be careful not to let her run away, or you might not be able to find her again."
Upon hearing what the Witch Lesos said, Xiao Bai White's eyes widened instantly, and she looked at Lesos in disbelief:
Have I offended you?
"No," the Witch replied with a smile.
Xiao Bai gritted her teeth. "Then you..."
"I just enjoy watching 'good shows'."
The Witch then added.
These words made Xiao Bai shut up instantly.
She had nothing to say!
Although Yu Muqiu didn't understand why Xiao Bai insisted on running away, when she heard the Witch say, "If Xiao Bai runs away, she won't be found again," she instinctively hugged Xiao Bai tightly and said earnestly:
"Yes, Senior Lesos, I won't let go!"
"..."
Do you have to be so obedient?!
Xiao Bai is starting to have a mental breakdown.
We've only been here for a little over a day, and you're already acting like Lesos's little follower?!
Aren't I your comrade?! Xiao Qiu!! Look at me!!
Xiao Bai muttered to herself, but clearly she couldn't break free from Xiao Qiu's embrace.
After watching the special episode, Yu Muqiu carried Xiao Bai and left the Witch's Garden.
Although Xiao Chun and Dongdong both wanted to leave with Yu Muqiu, one had not yet awakened Shining 2, and the other had just awakened Shining Form, which was not yet stable, so they both had to stay and continue training.
In the end, Xiao Chun could only watch helplessly as Xiao Qiu took Xiao Bai away, like a powerless wife.
I don't know why...
Xiao Bai felt that with Xiao Chun's current mindset, it wouldn't be long before she unlocked Shining 2...
Yu Muqiu carried Xiao Bai and hurried back.
Xiao Bai, held in Yu Muqiu's arms like a pendant, looked utterly dejected.
She suddenly felt a strong urge to use the move that Xiao Chun had mentioned.
Pretending to be a child... doesn't seem like a bad idea!
While Xiao Bai was pondering whether to have his memories sealed by Stella and then pretend to be a child for a while, or to find a way to slip away first and deal with it later.
But then Xiao Qiu suddenly asked:
"Xiao Bai, do you really not want others to know your secret?"
"..."
Xiao Bai didn't know how to answer Xiao Qiu's question.
But Xiao Qiu didn't seem to intend to let Xiao Bai answer; she continued:
"If you're really shy and don't want everyone to know your secret, then... I can let you go now. But... I just hope you won't keep hiding. I don't want to be separated from you forever."
Yu Muqiu spoke very seriously.
She looked down at the Xiao Bai in her arms, her eyes flashing. "... After all, we're friends."
Looking into Yu Muqiu's sincere eyes, Xiao Bai was speechless for a moment.
Yu Muqiu is truly a good child.
Even under these circumstances, Xiao Qiu would still consider Xiao Bai's feelings and would not actually go against Xiao Bai's personal wishes.
At least Xiao Bai is alright, and Yu Muqiu doesn't necessarily need Xiao Bai to stay by his side.
However, it was precisely this sincerity that made it impossible for Xiao Bai to make up her mind to run away.
Thinking about her interactions with Xiao Qiu all along, Xiao Bai sighed:
"Actually... it's not that I really want to run away. If Xiao Qiu wants me to stay, then I'll stay. I just hope... you can give me some time alone with you."
This also gives you some time to process the information.
Upon hearing Xiao Bai's answer, Yu Muqiu was slightly taken aback, but a smile quickly bloomed on her face.
"Um!"
She nodded vigorously in response.
Volume 4 <Magic Autumn> Theatrical Edition and Season 3: Chapter 454, Episode 8 begins!
After Xiao Bai repeatedly and earnestly emphasized this, everyone finally believed that the special episode was an original story created by the production team.
As for whether it's original content or not, only the production team and the Record Bear know the answer; Xiao Bai certainly doesn't.
But regardless of whether it's original or not, it must be original!
Otherwise, it's hard to say whether Xiao Bai will even survive after episode eight today!
And speaking of episode eight...
With the understanding permission of Yu Muqiu, Xiao Bai stayed alone in her room before the start of episode eight, waiting for the Sky Screen to begin.
Based on the current plot of season three, episode eight is the one most likely to reveal Xiao Bai's true identity.
Even if it's not in episode eight, it will definitely be revealed in episode nine!
After all, the last three episodes are meant to be about fighting the boss, so it's impossible to dedicate an entire episode to Fang Ming's story.
Therefore, the exposure occurred in these two episodes.
Based on the plot arrangement, episode eight is the most likely, since an extra episode is needed to give everyone time to process this major news.
In short, it's not advisable for Xiao Bai to watch the Sky Screen with Yu Muqiu and the others right now, to avoid exposing her identity and leaving her with no time to recover.
Now, I'm alone in my room, giving Yu Muqiu and the others time to process the information, and also giving myself some time to prepare.
Fine.
"Phew... Come on, whether we live or die depends on this episode..."
Xiao Bai exhaled, looked up at the Sky Screen, and her eyes were filled with a hint of resentment.
Without the special episode, Xiao Bai could face all of this relatively calmly.
But after the special episode aired, Xiao Bai had no idea how to face Yu Muqiu with his true identity!
And Yu Muqiu's parents!
The only good news is that only the Magical Girls can see the special episode's plot; otherwise, if her aunt and uncle found out she saw their daughter naked...
A slight chill ran down Xiao Bai forced herself to stop thinking about it.
Just then, the Sky Screen lit up precisely on time, and the much-anticipated eighth episode officially began airing!
The very beginning of the series features a 'starry sky' with only a few specks of light.
Anyone can see that this is the World Sea, which is also the location of the world where Yu Muqiu and the other Magical Girls currently exist.
Deep within this World Sea, a red light shot out from a point of light. The red light was extremely fast. It first passed through the second barrier that separated the world with some difficulty, and then landed on the third barrier.
Bang!!
The crimson light struck the barrier, but it did not shatter it. Instead, on a larger scale, the World Sea here seemed to shimmer with a hint of red light.
Bang!!
The crimson light struck the barrier once more.
It still didn't shatter, but the red light became even brighter.
Boom!!!!
Finally, the crimson light erupted completely, and the surging, chaotic magic swept within the barrier, bursting forth with the most dazzling and brilliant crimson light!
But...
The barrier remained intact.
The most crucial barrier set up by the Witch was easy to enter but extremely difficult to exit. Even the self-destruction of the Blood Demon's Nightmare Seed failed to shatter this barrier from the inside.
Even so, the magical light generated by the self-destruction of the Nightmare Seed illuminated this area, and some of the Demons dissipated.
Shortly after this magical energy dissipated, crimson eyes suddenly opened from within a cloud of black mist in the distance.
Immediately following the opening of those scarlet eyes, the black mist flashed to the barrier.
With a raised hand, the barrier shattered!
Black mist has invaded this hidden world!
[OP begins here.]
(Oh no, Pillar-Tier Demon is coming!)
(No big problem, the Witch's barrier still has two layers...)
(Is it possible that these two barriers have already broken?)
(Holy crap...! It really is!! Xiao Qiu is in danger!!!)
(Xiao Qiu is still trying to figure out how to keep Xiao Bai here...)
(Won't this be the end of us?! Who can fight Pillar Rank Demons?!)
Yes, they can fight against Pillar Rank Demons?