During the time Nan Xiaofeng had vanished without a trace, Su Tianqing had already prepared for the worst.
If she failed to pull herself through this, then her righteous-type powers would most likely drift toward Hua Ling and Bunny Bunny's direction. She might even fall into darkness like Aurora and be unable to free herself.
Perhaps another unprecedented Phantom Shadow of the Stars would be born... a shadow derived from Shining Star, far more dangerous than any that had come before.
Iris's Black Shadow had nearly gotten this fox executed on the spot, Alice's Deep Shadow had directly produced Heterochrome Alice, and Bunny Bunny's Crimson Shadow was comparatively stable—but that was only because Xia Youyou, their ace support, had been there.
Fortunately, Hyacinth had not truly fallen toward becoming a Phantom Shadow of the Stars yet. Even the Codex had not issued a critical mission as it usually did. Overall, things seemed to be moving in a better direction.
Su Tianqing then fell into another line of thought: How was she supposed to soothe Hyacinth's emotions this time?
Nan Jiayu had gone to the library early to cram for finals. On the dining table sat soy milk, steamed buns, and a boiled egg, along with a note that read, "I'm going to the library to study. Let's eat lunch at the cafeteria today."
The golden-haired fox girl nibbled at the large meat bun in her hand while taking a sip of soy milk with the other. Her mind involuntarily went over the arguments and contingency plans she had prepared the night before.
First, this fox had prepared two layers of insurance!
She had arranged to meet Nan Xiaofeng at a wetland park in the southern part of Rongcheng that morning. It had beautiful mountains and clear waters, and they could