The Art of Tea / Everyday Chores

Unbelievable, Ling Mengxue even felt as if these things were something she was born with! They were strangely familiar! She felt she could control and unleash everything at will!

Is this what they call outrageous?!

"Xi He, are you sure my account won't get banned for using such cheats?"

[...]

Ling Mengxue asked, but no one responded.

[The Destiny Sign is currently undergoing dormant modification; please wait patiently, Master...]

Chapter Twenty-Seven: Tea Ceremony

Ling Mengxue: "..."

Without further thought, Ling Mengxue immediately wiped her hand.

She could perform all sorts of minor spells with ease, such as retrieving objects from a distance, brewing tea in mid-air, and controlling furniture to clean itself. Just thinking about the benefits that could be brought about filled her with immense excitement!

At this moment, beneath her calm exterior, she was more excited than anyone else!

"I... I can use magic?!"

"But that so-called ' Hall-Tier Magic, the descriptions are way too exaggerated, like it can destroy the world at any moment, that's terrifying..."

"Then there's the description in this so-called Sacred Mark Origin-Release Forbidden Spell, which is even more unimaginable and exaggerated. If it's really as described, then things like atomic bombs and hydrogen bombs are nothing in front of it!"

"That godlike power, threatening to sink continents and destroy stars at the drop of a hat? What's that all about?"

Ling Mengxue herself was reluctant to believe these things, feeling that they were somewhat exaggerated.

If that were true, what would be the point of humanity? Wouldn't they have already gone extinct?

She shook her head; she wasn't going to think about those things yet.

It also includes things like boundary laws, Law of Space, and temporal laws, but I have no idea what they're for. You might even mistake it for cultivation.

Especially Tea Grandmaster of what kind?

Excuse me, what exactly does this "talent" refer to?

Who is being implied here?

However, when it comes to brewing tea, Ling Mengxue is serious!

She needs to use tea to make tea eggs, but her method is all copied and pasted from Baidu, so it's very fixed and inflexible.

For example, specify the water temperature for brewing which type of tea, set a timer, and then specify the steeping time, followed by a 10-minute steeping period, adding ice cubes for rapid cooling, and setting it aside...

What is "tea ceremony"?

In today's tea culture world, experts interpret tea art in various ways, and there is no unified and very clear definition.

As for tea brewing techniques, tasting, tea brewing tools, and tea drinking methods, Ling Mengxue wasn't particularly knowledgeable about them. She wasn't an expert in this area and could only be considered slightly interested in them.

What truly left her feeling lost was this matter of lifespan...

MAX!

What does that mean?

Does this mean my lifespan is... maxed out?

"Something's not right, the more I look at it, the more wrong it seems!"

There are still many parts of this data that Ling Mengxue doesn't understand.

"It seems I'll have to ask Xi He about it later. There are still many things she doesn't understand, which is really strange!"

"Magic resistance? Spiritual resistance? Physical resistance?"

"These things sound amazing, but how come they don't have any physical resistance at all?"

Thinking about some of the useless attributes, Ling Mengxue felt a little depressed, including those from 1 to MAX.

"And another thing, especially this state, 'light-bodied, supple, and easily pushed over'?"

"Is this really annoying?"

Putting aside these ulterior motives, Ling Mengxue sighed silently and turned off the television.

Magic Association? China Ninth Bureau?

Ling Mengxue didn't know when it started, but she heard these words more and more often, almost in her daily life.

Is that really true? Magic is everywhere in life these days!

Traces of magic can be found in schools, cities, and wild jungles!

And then there's that cultivator who unlocked the Gene Lock —this world is far more wondrous than we imagined. What truth lies hidden behind all of this?

Ling Mengxue didn't care about these things; she only wanted to take care of the people around her and be with the one she loved...

It's such a simple wish, yet now making it come true seems so unattainable, as if it's both far away and right before my eyes...

Suddenly, she heard light footsteps coming down the stairs, and Ling Mengxue was instantly startled.

Although she knew she would have to face all of this, she still felt utterly helpless and incredibly nervous as this scene was about to unfold!

Ling Luoluo walked into the living room in a daze and saw someone sitting on the sofa. She immediately thought of her brother Ling Feng and stumbled over to him.

But when she saw the person sitting on the sofa, she was completely stunned!

"So... so beautiful, so pretty... no... no..." Upon seeing the person, Ling Luoluo was stunned for a moment, then shook her head and became mostly awake. "Who... who are you? Where is my brother?"

"As expected..."

Ling Mengxue lowered her face, then suddenly raised her head, her gaze towards Ling Luoluo was exceptionally gentle and warm, making Ling Luoluo feel refreshed and relaxed.

"Luo Luo, actually... I'm your brother..."

"You... you're lying through your teeth! You're clearly a girl!"

Ling Luoluo may be a bit silly and cute, but she's not stupid, and she's not blind!

She cautiously sized up the seemingly harmless girl before her, her thoughts beginning to race.

The person in front of her was clearly a girl. Aside from being very beautiful and somewhat familiar, she couldn't connect her to her brother at all. Why was she claiming to be her brother?

Is she still mentally ill?

Seeing Ling Luoluo's reaction, Ling Mengxue seemed to have expected it and sighed helplessly.

Suddenly, her beautiful eyes narrowed slightly, and she pointed a finger, directly imprinting it on the center of Ling Luoluo's forehead, forming a faint blue light spot.

Ling Mengxue's sudden action startled Ling Luoluo, causing her to stumble back several steps. The pale blue aura quickly dissipated as she escaped Ling Mengxue's control.

Ling Luoluo silently thought "It's doomed" and, without even speaking, quickly began preparing her magic to fight back.

But just as she was about to finish gathering the Magic Source, a flood of memories rushed into her mind.

All the things that happened after Ling Feng became a girl, as well as the scenes of him taking her on journeys through the martial world, appeared in her mind!

Of course, all those embarrassing scenes were cut out by Ling Mengxue. Even in front of her own younger sister, she didn't want to be embarrassed!

"Brother... brother!"

Finally, after recognizing her brother Ling Feng, Ling Luoluo didn't hesitate at all and pounced on Ling Mengxue's delicate body, causing her to feel a tingling sensation, as if an electric current had flowed through her body, making her tremble uncontrollably!

No, this body is far too sensitive. Even a simple hug is too much for me. What if something else happens in the future? Wouldn't that be...?

"Luo Luo, be gentle, I can't take it!"

"Brother... no, should I call you sister now? How did you become like this, sister?"

Ling Luoluo held onto Ling Mengxue's slender waist, clearly unwilling to let go, leaving Ling Mengxue feeling helpless and forced to suppress the strange sensation in her body.

Ling Luoluo muttered to herself again, then suddenly, as if she had thought of something, she looked up abruptly, her face filled with surprise. "Could it be... could it be that Sister has become Kämpfer in the anime?!"

Chapter Twenty-Eight: Everyday Trivial Matters

"What's wrong with this little girl at such a young age? What's going on in her head all day?!"

Upon hearing this, Ling Mengxue immediately lost her temper and slapped Ling Luoluo on the head, trying to bring her back to her senses.

Ling Luoluo cried out in pain, then covered her head and smiled.

That familiar force...

That familiar feel...

Isn't that Brother Ling Feng?! Luoluo the Little Genius was right after all!

"I've told you before, those things in anime are unrealistic. You're not allowed to watch them anymore," Ling Mengxue said gently.

"But... but what about you, sister? How are you going to explain this?"

Ling Luoluo covered her head with a pitiful expression, and as if she had found a breakthrough, she began to ask questions.

"I... I'm an exception!"

Ling Mengxue was speechless. Her situation was indeed somewhat special, but it was definitely not Kämpfer!

"Breakfast is ready for you. It's in the kitchen dining area. Go and eat it yourself."

Ling Mengxue was so exasperated that she simply ignored her and went upstairs by herself.

Given the current situation, she still needs to think of some solutions.

Clearly, the cell phone is a key point. If it's an acquaintance calling, she's doomed. Taking preventative measures in advance is always the right thing to do.

My current strength seems a bit abnormal; I'll try it out sometime later and see how it goes. I also need to restrain myself in normal times...

"President, that's pretty much what happened. We can't find any trace of that person!"

"It's alright, I'll be more careful next time, but you can't let your guard down either; the punishment will still be carried out according to the regulations..."

"Yes."

Inside a luxurious office of the Yanjing Magic Association, a girl of about eighteen years old sat in the main seat, her face serious.

She wore a light blue jacket paired with a dark black pleated skirt, which made her look even more ladylike. White stockings and a pair of cloth shoes completed the look. Her delicate, fair cheeks appeared rosy even without makeup, making her look exceptionally beautiful and charming.

Only after the mage who had reported the situation left did Jiang Li let out a sigh of relief, slump onto the table like a limp rag, looking rather dejected.

Her entire head was buried in the soil, looking quite dejected. She slowly sat up, one side of her face already flushed red, making her look even more adorable against her fair skin.

Tilting her head, she spoke softly to a graceful young woman standing by the window, "President Ling, as you saw, the magic scroll was almost lost, and that wasn't my fault~"

"And that core magic array was destroyed by a master. I never expected that a seal of that level couldn't be broken even by a typical Hall-Tier Magic. Who knows what kind of monster that person was?"

Fortunately, the scroll was returned in the end, so it didn't cause too much of a problem.

Indeed, Jiang Li, as the president of the Yanjing Magic Association, is dignified and solemn in front of her subordinates, but behind their backs, when she sees that quiet girl standing by the window, her attitude immediately becomes humble.

Jiang Li rested her face in her hands, her cheeks and the back of her long, fair neck flushed slightly, a beautiful blush.

Normally, if the boys at school saw her, they would all rush up to her and fawn over her.

Of course, she is usually very careful to keep her identity hidden and doesn't fool around.

However, Ling Xiaoyu wasn't buying it. She turned around, her pale golden eyes as pure as clear lake water, yet carrying a faint smile that made Jiang Li feel a little uneasy.

"There are only a handful of Hall-Tier Mage, didn't you ask?"

"I did ask, but there were no problems..."

At this point, Jiang Li was already somewhat hesitant.

"Actually, it doesn't matter if it's stolen. That spatial magic scroll is just an auxiliary tool and doesn't have any offensive capabilities."

"As for who did it, you probably already know in your heart, but that's your own business, and I have no right to interfere."

Ling Xiaoyu came to Yanjing today only to eliminate any potential risks. Now that the investigation is complete, she doesn't need to stay any longer.

The association's Central Guardian Formation was breached by an inside attack, clearly indicating a problem within their own ranks.

Now that they know who the mastermind behind it all is, and Jiang Li still maintains this attitude, then she has nothing more to say.

However, considering the underlying issues, this is understandable.

Jiang Li was well aware that this concerned the reputation and prestige of the Magic Association, and she had very mixed feelings.