Magical Girl? There's No Going Back Anymore!

Thinking this, Li Xuan decided to get some fucking sleep first. It was already almost four o'clock; if he did not sleep now, he could forget about getting up tomorrow.

Early the next morning, Li Xuan got up bright and early and staked out the entrance to the hotel where Bing Rui was staying. Since both Lilika and Tang Xi had judged that the Church was severely short-staffed, he no longer needed to be so cautious. This was the perfect chance to make a move and test the two girls' abilities.

Tang Xi in particular was still an unknown quantity. If he acted rashly without information on her, he might suffer a major loss.

To obtain useful intelligence, Li Xuan spent a full four hundred milliliters of Fallen Blood this time, creating an enhanced Four-Armed Gorilla. This monster had appeared once when he lured Xu Rou. It had no special abilities, but conversely, it had no obvious weaknesses either. With its thick health bar and tremendous strength, it was simply the ideal monster for testing someone's capabilities.

The Four-Armed Gorilla caused the ground to tremble the instant it appeared. After being enhanced, the monster had grown to over ten meters tall in one go, its fur gleaming as though coated in steel. Even Li Xuan himself was not confident he could defeat it head-on.

"Miss Tang Xi, should we make a move? There are no Church members nearby. If we leave it alone, people could get hurt," Bing Rui said anxiously as she was still putting on makeup in the hotel.

"What a pain. Why did this troublesome thing show up at a time like this? It'll be troublesome if it attracts the Church's attention... Forget it, protecting civilians comes first. We'll attack together and finish it quickly!" Tang Xi frowned, hesitated briefly, then made her decision.

"World, in the name of love and hope, transform!" The two magical girls transformed at the same time and flew out through the window, surrounding the monster from front and back.

Li Xuan hurriedly took out his binoculars and secretly observed the two magical girls in the air. Transformed, Bing Rui had the same pink hair as the character she had cosplayed that day. Her outfit had changed into a blue miniskirt, so short it covered only a third of her thighs. Fortunately, she wore bloomers underneath, so there was no need to worry about exposure.

Bing Rui's weapon was a double-headed spear in shades of pink and blue, and her eyes were heterochromatic, pink on the left and blue on the right, making her look especially charming. She wore pale blue knee socks and blue high heels. Though her entire outfit was extremely feminine, she still carried herself like a tomboy, probably an aftereffect of pretending to be a feminine boy for so long.

When Li Xuan shifted his gaze to Tang Xi, the system immediately filled in her detailed information:

[Magical Girl Locked On]

[Name: Tang Xi]

[Magic Power Level: Grade B]

[Type: Sealing Type]

[Height: 163 cm]

[Cup Size: D]

"Holy shit, what a rack! The Sealing Type really produces heroes in droves—every one of them is stacked!" Li Xuan cried out, quickly adding Tang Xi to his marks as well. Her loose T-shirt had concealed it before, but after transforming into a tight sports bra, her prominent breasts were immediately accentuated.

Tang Xi's hair remained black after transforming, braided into a thick plait that hung behind her head. She wore fitted stirrup yoga pants on her lower body, so naturally she did not need socks. Her delicate bare feet were fully exposed to Li Xuan's gaze. She carried nothing resembling a weapon, but she held a locked book in her hands, which suited the impression given by the Sealing Type.

"Not bad, not bad. Both of them are great!" Li Xuan nodded in satisfaction. Thinking about how he would be conquering beauties like these two, his motivation instantly shot to full.

"My, my, it looks pretty sturdy. Bing Rui, let's go all out right away!" Tang Xi said, spreading her fingers and aiming her palm at the ground. "Grand Spell: Gravity Vortex!"

The moment she spoke, a black vortex appeared beneath the monster's feet. It grew larger and deeper, until the entire ground began to collapse. As though subjected to enormous gravity, the monster's upright waist was forced to bend. All four arms braced against the ground to support its body; otherwise, it would likely have been crushed directly into the pit formed by the vortex.

"Grand Spell: Mighty Dragon!" Bing Rui swung her spear, and moisture from the air gathered around its blue tip, finally condensing into a giant dragon carved from ice. Bing Rui swung the dragon's head like a flag, and its body stretched longer and longer like a growing snake.

Once the dragon's body exceeded the monster's height, Bing Rui suddenly dove down. Her spear, carrying the dragon of ice and snow, pierced through the monster's body. The ice dragon shattered at the same moment, and the frigid air it produced froze the monster solid. With one tap of the spear tip, it shattered into ice fragments all over the ground.

"Job done! Time to go back and get some more sleep!" Tang Xi happily canceled her transformation, high-fived Bing Rui, then jogged all the way back to the hotel in her loose T-shirt.

"No way, that was it?" Li Xuan stared in shock at the monster, now reduced to countless fragments. He had never expected two Grade B magical girls working together to achieve such astonishing efficiency.

"They've raised the stakes! But that's fine. That just makes them worth taking down." Li Xuan quickly adjusted his mood. He had never been the type to fight head-on anyway, and he still held the trump card of Bing Rui's feminine-boy disguise. If he played it at the right time, it would definitely yield excellent results.

Please Don't Always Knock on the Door When I'm Bathing

When Li Xuan returned to the hotel, he found Lilika's car parked downstairs. Lilika had driven out that morning, which meant she had already returned to the hotel. He could not help finding it strange. Logically, she should have had plenty to do at the Church. Why had she come back so early?

So he ran to the elevators, went upstairs, and immediately knocked on Lilika's widow's door.

"I'm coming, I'm coming!" Lilika came to the door with a helpless drawl. She leaned close to the peephole for a look, and when she saw it was Li Xuan, she opened the door.

"You, why do you always knock on people's doors when they're bathing?" Lilika had a bath towel wrapped around her body, and her wet golden hair had not yet dried. She had clearly just finished another bath.

"I wasn't the one knocking last time. It was your precious daughter." Li Xuan walked into the room, casually shut the door, and pulled Lilika onto the sofa with him.

"Wait a moment. I'm going to change clothes." Lilika was about to stand up, but Li Xuan pressed her shoulder and made her sit back down.

"No need to change. This looks good on you," Li Xuan said with a smile.

"Pervert..." Lilika rolled her eyes at Li Xuan without concealing her disdain and tucked her bath towel tighter around herself.

"Relax, I didn't come to sleep with you today. But I'm curious—why did you come back so early? At this hour, some people haven't even gotten out of bed yet." Li Xuan asked.

"Something came up. A county under Flower River City suddenly had a large number of monsters appear. There are only two Grade C magical girls there, and they couldn't handle it at all. They sent out an emergency distress signal. The bishop rushed over with people before even washing her face. I'm an old woman without much combat ability, so I stayed behind to handle the city's defenses," Lilika said.

"The bishop is the Grade A magical girl on the list?" Li Xuan asked.

"Of course. Otherwise, why would she be the bishop? She used to be my junior, but now she's doing a proper job of it. Time really spares no one, especially women," Lilika lamented.

"How long do you think it'll take to settle things over there?" Li Xuan hurriedly asked.

"At least three or four days. There are lots of monsters, and they aren't weak. I heard there's even a Grade A one among them. It'll definitely be a hard battle. Honestly, three or four days is already a conservative estimate. Once the fighting is over and they deal with the aftermath, it might take a whole week to wrap everything up," Lilika replied.

Li Xuan could not help secretly rejoicing when he heard this. This is a great opportunity to make a move! If I act in the next few days, I won't have to worry about interference from the Church. Looks like my luck isn't bad after all!

"Are you going after the magical girls staying behind? Let me make this clear first: according to our deal, I only provide information. I'm not responsible for helping you trick anyone," Lilika said, seeing that Li Xuan seemed to be cooking up another bellyful of bad ideas.

"Relax, I'm not touching your Church's magical girls." Li Xuan smiled meaningfully.

"That's strange. Flower River City is Church territory. If you aren't going after Church people, who else could you go after?" Lilika asked in confusion.

"Do you know Guardian Abbey?" Li Xuan asked.

"Guardian Abbey? You know about them too?" Lilika looked at Li Xuan in surprise.

"Is there anything unusual about them?"

"Of course. Guardian Abbey is a very mysterious organization. Although it has many members, it operates with great discretion. Its core members are concentrated in a Taoist abbey, which is where the name Guardian Abbey comes from," Lilika said.

"A Taoist abbey? Don't tell me they're cultivating immortality?" Li Xuan recalled the talismans stuck to Bing Rui. Looking back, their shapes really did resemble Taoist charms.

"No, no. The abbey is just a cover that makes their operations more convenient. Although quite a few of them hold Taoist priest certificates, they are completely different from the Church, which sincerely believes in the World. In fact, most members of Guardian Abbey are pragmatic atheists. The reason they keep such a low profile lies in the organization's name: guardianship," Lilika said.

"Guardianship? Guarding what?" Li Xuan immediately became interested in the mysterious organization.

"The enemies magical girls fight are naturally monsters. Ordinary monsters are finished once they are killed, but some powerful monsters are different. Even if their physical bodies are destroyed, their spirits remain. Given enough time, they can recover their original strength," Lilika said. She shifted sideways to avoid Li Xuan's hand trying to slip under her bath towel, then continued explaining:

"There are only two ways to deal with such powerful monsters permanently. One is to have a Prayer Type magical girl purify them, but if the monster is too powerful, the difficulty of Purification increases exponentially. That is why there is another method: have a Sealing Type magical girl seal it away, gradually weakening its power over time before purifying it."

"So the things Guardian Abbey seals are all powerful monsters like that?" Li Xuan guessed.

Lilika nodded firmly. "That's right. Seals loosen with the passage of time, so they need constant reinforcement. If a seal breaks, powerful magical girls are needed to suppress the monster inside. Magical girls have guarded these seals for generations, and over time, Guardian Abbey formed as an organization. These people are devoted to their duties and rarely go out to deal with monsters elsewhere, so I was a little surprised when you mentioned their name."

"I see..." Li Xuan thought of Mian Yin again and felt more certain that her identity was anything but ordinary. Otherwise, why would the usually low-profile Guardian Abbey send people into Church territory to capture her?

"Could it be that people from Guardian Abbey have come here?" Lilika saw Li Xuan's thoughtful expression and belatedly guessed what he was thinking.

"That's right. I'm planning to pull off something big in Flower River City soon. Don't worry, you only need to keep an eye on the small fry staying behind and make sure they don't come here to throw their lives away. Of course, I won't treat you unfairly. Once it's done, I'll let you meet your daughter." Li Xuan placed a hand on Lilika's cool leg, still chilled from her bath.

"Alright, I'll make sure your operation isn't disturbed!"

Lilika's expression immediately turned tense. Although Li Xuan's request had actually gone beyond the terms of their agreement, the prospect of meeting her daughter was simply too tempting. This mother with the body of a little girl agreed without hesitation. She was not even very bothered by Li Xuan taking liberties with her anymore.

Li Xuan was very pleased with Lilika's attitude. He got up and returned to his room, dragging Tan Xiang out of bed, where she had been hiding under the covers watching anime. He urgently needed someone who could face Bing Rui head-on on the battlefield. Otherwise, even if he wanted to play dirty, he would have no room to maneuver.

"Master, I just woke up. Please spare me today. Even if the ox isn't tired, the field needs to rest too," Tan Xiang said pitifully.

"Don't worry, don't worry. We're going to catch two magical girls to help share the burden. We'll use a three-field crop rotation too, so you won't always be unable to get out of bed," Li Xuan said as he pulled open the curtains, letting sunlight flood in.

"Are we leaving now? I still have two episodes left," Tan Xiang asked, shielding her eyes from the sunlight.

"No, we'll go tonight. But you need to start getting ready now." Li Xuan gazed at the scenery outside the window, and a plan for dealing with the Guardian Abbey duo slowly took shape in his mind.

An Idol Career in Grave Danger!

Bing Rui was in a terrible mood today.

Of course, it was not because she had discovered a huge mosquito bite on her chest when she woke up that morning, nor was it because the mosquito bite on her chest was more prominent than her actual breasts.

It was not even because she had forgotten to lick the yogurt lid at breakfast, much less because she had used an alt account to pretend to be her own fan and argue with haters online, only to have them insult her family.

What had truly ruined her mood were several photographs she found in the shoe cabinet in the changing room: pictures of herself wearing tight triangle-cut underwear in the changing room.

The pictures were extremely clear. The smooth fabric clinging tightly to her body had been captured with striking texture, and because it fit too closely, even her physical configuration could be seen clearly. The online reviewers would never miss such an obvious detail.

Worst of all, the photos had clearly captured her face.

Bing Rui felt her mind explode. She knew exactly how devastating these photos could be. Once posted online, news of her pretending to be a feminine boy would spread from one person to ten, then ten to a hundred. In an instant, she would be disgraced, condemned by countless people, and perhaps even doxxed.

Afterward, she could always quickly film a series of videos like I Was Cyberbullied, I Have Depression, Don't Laugh Challenge, and Free Meal Challenge, purify her fanbase until Navia would instantly stack a full barrage of shrapnel upon entering her livestream, then gracefully switch over to lifestyle content.

But compared to becoming a clown who chased easy money, Bing Rui obviously wanted to be sincerely welcomed by her fans.

Bing Rui sat down against the wall and calmed herself for a while. She quickly realized that since the photos had not yet spread online, the person who left them did not simply want to destroy her. They were more inclined to get something from her.

Bing Rui secretly prayed that the other party wanted money. She was not stingy, and she did not normally have many expenses. The money she earned from making videos and livestreaming was all saved in her account. If money could settle this, that would be for the best.

The troublesome possibility was that the other party might be after her body. She absolutely could not offer herself up. Countless painful lessons had taught her that once a magical girl lost her virginity, it became difficult to maintain purity in her heart. Even if she did not lose her qualifications, her magic power level would steadily decline, and eventually retirement would be her only ending.

That was also an outcome Bing Rui absolutely could not accept.

Yet the other party had left nothing behind. Bing Rui examined every corner of the photos, but found not the slightest instruction.

That only made her more panicked.

There were only thirty minutes until the performance. Tang Xi, who had come to help at the venue, was already calling for her outside, but Bing Rui's hands shook so badly that she could not even put on her shoes.

I don't want to lose it, I don't want to lose it, I don't want to lose it... I don't want to lose everything I have now!!! Please, just make a demand. At least let me know what you want! Bing Rui screamed inwardly. What she feared most was that the other party was simply someone who enjoyed watching internet celebrities crash and burn, leaving no room at all for negotiation.

As though answering her prayers, Bing Rui felt her toes touch two small objects inside her high heels.

She curiously took them out and saw that both items were pink and looked very cute. One was clearly a wireless earbud, while the other was a small oval object whose purpose she could not identify.

Bing Rui curiously picked up the little object and examined it. It felt smooth in her hand and had elegant flowing contours, its curves sleek like a submarine's. Its exterior was made of soft material that deformed slightly when pressed. She held it beneath her nose and sniffed it, but it had no smell and did not look like candy.

In any case, she would try putting on the earbud first.

Bing Rui inserted the earbud into her right ear. She found that it was extremely discreet, almost perfectly hidden in her ear canal. Unless someone looked carefully, they would never notice it.

"Hello, G-chan."

The instant she put on the earbud, a voice sounded in Bing Rui's ear. It was neither male nor female, clearly altered by a voice changer.

Bing Rui's entire body trembled. The other party had called out her online handle, so it was obvious that they were the person who had placed the photos in her locker. Furthermore, they had accurately timed when she put on the earbud, meaning they might be watching her from somewhere, perhaps even hiding nearby. The fact that they could take private photographs of her proved it even more clearly.

Bing Rui nervously looked around, trying to find something like a pinhole camera, but found nothing.

"What do you want?" Bing Rui asked in a trembling voice.

"First, put in the little toy I prepared for you," the other party quickly instructed.

"Put it in?" Bing Rui froze. Then the oval-shaped little object in her hand suddenly began to vibrate, startling Bing Rui so badly that she nearly dropped it.

That vibration immediately made Bing Rui understand what the object was for, and what "put it in" meant.

"Please don't do this. It's still... my first time," Bing Rui pleaded quietly.

"Relax. The size has been calculated. It definitely won't tear anything."

"But I still have a performance later..."

"Miss, you wouldn't want pictures of you pretending to be a feminine boy to spread online, would you?" A cruel laugh came through the earbud.

"Don't... I'll wear it!" Bing Rui gritted her teeth, put the little toy in her mouth to lubricate it slightly, then pulled down the triangular fabric of her underwear. After rubbing it a few times outside, she squeezed it in with a soft squelch.

The toy was tiny, about the size of a small tampon, and its material was soft. Once inserted, it barely caused any foreign-body sensation. If that was all, it seemed it would not affect her performance.

No further instructions came through the earbud, which made Bing Rui feel slightly relieved. If this alone could satisfy the other party, then although it was humiliating, she could barely accept it.

She straightened her clothes again, adjusted her expression in the mirror, and left the changing room.

"Everyone! I'm G-chan, a streamer from Pilipili. Thank you all for coming to see my performance! Today, I'll be bringing you Hanazawa Love's Cilantro Circulation~"

Bing Rui tried desperately to forget about the little toy hidden inside her and focused all her attention on the performance. Her singing was not particularly exceptional, but her voice was sweet, and she was good at using body language and occasional bits of otaku dancing to energize the crowd. The audience's response was therefore quite enthusiastic.

Bing Rui loved the feeling of being watched and admired by her fans—or rather, that was the ultimate reason she performed on stage. She was quite confident in her stage presence. She knew many viewers had followed her account because of the gimmick of her feminine-boy persona, only to be won over by her talent in the end. Nearly half the audience below the stage was even female fans, and that was the best proof.

However, when the song reached its first small climax, an accident happened.

Immersed in the joy of performing, Bing Rui had nearly forgotten about the little toy, but it suddenly began to vibrate.

The sudden vibration made Bing Rui's legs go weak, and she nearly sat down on the spot.

But she was still a streamer who had weathered plenty of storms, and she had performed offline several times as well. She had the ability to handle unexpected situations on the fly.

She followed the momentum of her weakening legs into several butterfly steps, naturally returned to the center of the stage, steadied herself by holding the microphone stand, then continued singing without changing her expression.

No one in the audience noticed anything unusual. Bing Rui was very satisfied with her ability to adapt, but the fundamental problem had not been solved: the little toy was still vibrating continuously.

The other party had accurately timed her performance, which meant he was likely hiding among the audience. Was it the otaku on the left holding glow sticks high? The blond-haired boy in the middle singing along? Or the short-haired young woman quietly taking pictures from the back rows?