We'll Meet Again Someday... / Emotion Spell

Su Xiaoxiao never imagined she could reach that point. She was naturally playful and lively, and could never settle down to cultivate properly.

Everyone has different talents. While she was still standing still, her friends had already reached much higher levels, which undoubtedly hurt her feelings again.

"No, to be precise, I plan to take it directly."

Luo Xiyan shook her head; she could roughly guess what Su Xiaoxiao was thinking.

Using points to redeem is obviously a bit unrealistic; even she herself has only redeemed one volume, and she doesn't know how long she'll have to wait to redeem another.

Moreover, the magic scroll she wanted wasn't even available in the Point Exchange Shop.

However, for the sake of future convenience, she absolutely had to obtain that Hall-Tier Magic scroll.

"Just take it directly? You can't..."

Upon realizing a certain possibility, Su Xiaoxiao suddenly felt a tremor in her heart, and even her calves began to shake.

"Yes, there's a magic scroll in the Magic Association's Forbidden Chamber. I plan to retrieve it sometime and I need your help."

Luo Xiyan nodded, confirming Su Xiaoxiao's guess.

However, it was only after Luo Xiyan admitted it herself that she was completely dumbfounded.

Chapter Nineteen: We Will Meet Again...

When Su Xiaoxiao saw that Luo Xiyan still looked calm and composed, she was so shocked that she couldn't express it in words.

Is this what you call taking? It's clearly a plan to steal!

At this moment, she really wanted to ask Luo Xiyan for a favor.

'Sister, my dear sister, can't you be a little more realistic? Can't you at least look at what's going on? You actually want to steal magic scrolls from the three major Magic Association? If you're discovered, you might not even survive!'

The Hall-tier magic scrolls are practically the core of the entire Magic Association. Not only are they heavily guarded, but you might also lose your life before the security personnel even arrive!

Despite having a thousand thoughts swirling in her mind, Su Xiaoxiao ultimately didn't dare utter them aloud, because she knew that Luo Xiyan understood these things better than she did.

But what could possibly motivate her to steal a magic scroll, even at such a great risk? Was she really willing to risk her life?!

"Can... can you tell me why?"

Su Xiaoxiao was still a little unwilling and asked.

"I don't want to lie to you."

"I promise you, but you also have to promise me you'll get out safely."

Seeing Luo Xiyan say this, Su Xiaoxiao didn't ask any more questions; their tacit understanding was obvious.

This is probably the trust and sincerity between friends: no suspicion, open and honest communication, and believing that the other person has their own reasons for doing so.

At least Xi Yan was willing to talk to me about such an important matter and treated me as a friend; isn't that enough?

After thinking it through, Su Xiaoxiao felt relieved. It wouldn't hurt to go crazy with her once in a while.

"But you know my capabilities. As for the specifics of how to proceed, I'll still need you to handle it." Su Xiaoxiao smiled helplessly.

After all, Luo Xiyan is her younger sister. At least according to their generational relationship.

"Thank you, don't worry, I've already arranged the details. It's very safe and won't put you in any danger."

Luo Xiyan was quite happy that Su Xiaoxiao agreed to her request, after all, she knew that what she had done was indeed a bit excessive.

As one of the most authoritative institutions in the world, the Magic Association's security forces are many times stronger than those of the National Academy of Sciences.

The Destiny Sign can completely erase a person from this world, without a sound or trace, at only a small price; the danger of such an event is beyond the imagination of ordinary people.

Participating in this project requires an extraordinary level of determination.

Of course, Luo Xiyan had her own plans, and she was confident she could succeed.

She wanted that skill solely to satisfy her own selfish desires; apart from the Central Guardian Magic Array, nothing could stop her, a master mage of such Hall-tier.

Actually, anyone could have helped with this task, but she trusted Su Xiaoxiao more.

"Alright, alright, do you have any implementation plan in mind? If not, hurry up and teach me a few tricks; it'll increase the success rate, right?"

Luo Xiyan didn't say much, but Su Xiaoxiao had already started making her own plans.

Since I'm getting a free mentor anyway, why not take advantage of it!

Her original plan upon returning to the Magic Association was to first study magic, and now isn't this the perfect opportunity?

Luo Xiyan was taken to the training ground by Su Xiaoxiao, which was in accordance with her wishes.

She herself had only recently escaped from her home, so she was probably already discovered, but Luo Xuan didn't call her, probably because he didn't want to investigate further.

Time flies...

In the blink of an eye, dusk arrived again, and a subtle dark purple hue gradually spread from the horizon, flowing into the magnificent sunset in the west.

Ling Feng spent the entire afternoon inside the "Truth Academy" reading a "wuxia" novel, not even going out for lunch. He was practically mesmerized by the reading!

The book's thrilling stories captivated him, leaving him almost overwhelmed with excitement! It was as if some force had ignited his heart!

I became addicted to this book, so engrossed in the characters that I couldn't tear myself away. I would even find myself wanting to do the things described in it, and occasionally I would think of the moves and try to imitate them.

What about Flower-Flinging Leaf-Folding Steps, Heaven's Extreme Imperial Art, Blood Shadow Without Trace, Dark Verdict Heaven-Slayer, Firmament's Myriad Stars Finger, Ice Moon Frost, Illusory Dream Empty Shadow...

But doesn't this seem like a martial arts technique from a fantasy novel? How did it get categorized as a wuxia (martial arts) genre?

Forget it, why worry so much? As long as it looks good, that's all that matters.

It was getting late, Ling Feng had only read less than a third of the book. He decided to buy it anyway, since it wasn't expensive.

Of course, the main reason is that he's not short of money now; with over 50 million, he could enjoy a life of luxury. Why would he care about these things?

I glanced at the phone screen, and unsurprisingly, it was completely clean; there wasn't a single message on the screen.

Ling Feng guessed that the girls were having so much fun that they had forgotten about him.

However, he didn't pay much attention to it, as he was quite used to it. Although he was thinking this, Ling Feng was completely unaware that he had the Do Not Disturb function on all along.

For some unknown reason, every time Ling Feng turned on his phone, he would have the urge to call Luo Xiyan.

But then he realized the other person was probably busy, so he didn't bother them.

Since you've already said it, then calm down and wait...

"Boss, I'll take this book. Scan the code."

Ling Feng walked to the front desk, picked up his phone, and was about to pay.

Upon seeing this, the old shopkeeper immediately greeted him with a kind smile, saying, "Alright!"

After receiving the book, Ling Feng nodded and walked towards the door, still carrying his newly acquired spoils.

What he didn't realize at that moment was that he had completely forgotten about the third volume of <Astral Mark Girl> that he originally planned to buy.

Just as Ling Feng reached the door, a girl dressed entirely in black robes brushed past him side by side.

He didn't notice that the girl in the black robe paused slightly as he left the bookstore.

Turning her head, the girl slightly raised her head, revealing her fair chin and a few strands of sky-blue hair.

Although the girl only revealed a small part of herself, her stunningly beautiful face could not be completely concealed.

The girl stared at Ling Feng's departing figure for a moment, then smiled softly. It was a warm smile, and even the curve of her lips was so perfect that it seemed to dispel all the gloom and make the sky seem so bright and flawless!

If someone were to see her, they would probably be instantly captivated by her beauty...

That is...

"The little princess?"

"Never mind, there's no rush. We'll meet again eventually..."

Without lingering for long, the girl vanished without a trace, carrying the spoils her subordinates had just handed over.

At that very moment, Ling Feng, who had not gone far, suddenly couldn't help but shiver, feeling a chill run down his spine.

"What's going on? Could it be possession by a ghost??"

Chapter Twenty: The Emotion Hex

Walking down the street, Ling Feng was in a good mood at first, but for some reason, he suddenly felt a little lost.

My heart felt like it was going to jump out of my chest; I suddenly felt inexplicably tired, without any reason whatsoever.

It's as if one's own emotions are being controlled by others, and they don't belong to oneself at all.

Ling Feng had felt this way a few days ago, but it was never as intense as this time.

"Damn, am I possessed? But I haven't done anything wrong lately, so why is this happening?"

Ling Feng clutched his chest, feeling a tightness in his chest. He touched his forehead and found it unusually hot.

"Could it be a fever?"

Ling Feng then performed a full body check and discovered that his body temperature was not low, probably above 40 degrees Celsius!

This is already considered extremely hot.

"Holy crap! Am I going to turn into a human torch?"

"Xi He, are you there? Do you know what's going on? Is there any solution?"

Even though his physical condition had become so abnormal, Ling Feng felt nothing except for a slightly depressed mood!

[No solution!]

"What do you mean there's no solution? Can you explain it more clearly in one go?"

Upon hearing Xi He and aloof loli voice in his mind, Ling Feng was instantly stunned. At that moment, he suddenly seemed to realize something.

This Destiny Sign, it seems, from the very beginning, was largely unclear in its wording, as if...

It's like they're deliberately setting a trap for you to fall into!

"Hiss..."

Thinking of this, Ling Feng couldn't help but gasp.

Could this be an intelligent AI? The kind that possesses intelligence?

"Xi He, what exactly are you? Can you please stop messing with me? Haven't I completed all the tasks you gave me? It's not fair of me to keep doing this."

Ling Feng asked himself this question in his mind.

One second...

Two seconds...

Three seconds...

Receiving no response, he was speechless for a moment.

It took about ten seconds for Xi He to respond.

[No, this Destiny Sign has no independent consciousness; everything is predetermined.]

[Of course, if the master can fully unravel the entire program of the Third Order of the Destiny Sign, Xi He might have a chance to awaken her intelligence!]

"Spiritual intelligence? Is it that mysterious?"

"Never mind, it's probably my own problem. I'll take a cold shower to cool down when I get back!"

After making up his mind, Ling Feng quickened his pace back to the coffee shop.

Having skipped lunch, and given his current condition, he was feeling dizzy and weak, and probably couldn't even beat a random girl.

Left with no other choice, he randomly went into a nearby restaurant, ordered three dishes and a soup, and then collapsed onto the table, his gaze drifting into the distance as he looked at the bustling commercial street outside. He had absolutely no interest in it.

In his moment of despair, his phone rang.

Fang Zi spent the whole day playing in the ancient city with Ling Luoluo and the other two. They tried all kinds of entertainment and food, and ate to their hearts' content.

The girls were having a good time, and Ling Feng couldn't help but smile when Fang Zi that they had brought him a lot of delicious food.