??? Ramen ??? / The Little Princess Went Easy on Me!☆

Star Prefecture

The capital city of Jiangnan Province is the largest city in terms of area, five times the size of Linzhuo.

The economy here is booming like never before, with a GDP almost equal to that of Zhonghai. It is located at the center of multiple fields such as culture and politics, and is a second-tier city on par with Song City.

In this big city, you often hear kids say, "Either study or travel; your soul or your body, one of them must be on the road!"

After getting off the train at Star Prefecture Station, Ling Mengxue silently opened the navigation app, preparing to set off to find the legendary Dark Secret Realms.

No, it's about finding the 'Magical Witch' that Fang Zi mentioned, bringing the 'Primordial Magic Crystal' with her, and then opening a Witch Apothecary Shop on Ping'an Street.

When you're out in the world, you really have to rely on yourself.

"Brother Feng, what are you standing there thinking about? Come with me." Ye Yiren said with a smile as she walked out of the station exit and put her arm around her shoulder.

"What's wrong? I already asked your sister to give you the letter, didn't you see it clearly? It's already arrived!"

"Actually, I also had some business to attend to in Star Prefecture, so I just came along." Ling Mengxue shook her head, still giving her a grateful look. "Thank you for your suggestion earlier. I'll transfer the fare to you later."

Upon hearing this, Ye Yiren was taken aback, her expression showing slight surprise.

It's senior year of high school now, what could possibly require a special trip to such a far place?

Is it more important than preparing for the college entrance exam?

(゜ロ゜)

"Let's not talk about the fare. Since you've made your own choice, how about we go have lunch together?" Ye Yiren suggested, her expression somewhat unnatural.

"That works too." Ling Mengxue nodded, a Qianqian smile on her face.

Looking at the endless stream of people in front of the station, she couldn't help but feel a sense of disorientation, as if she were about to leave this world.

Shopping malls, schools, banks, supermarkets, office buildings...

Star Prefecture is far more prosperous than its Linzhuo. The city is filled with high-rise buildings, has complete transportation facilities, and its straight and wide streets are bustling with traffic and crowds.

Ye Yiren tilted her head and secretly glanced at "him" a few times. Recalling "his" small, soft hands that were as comfortable and cool as a girl's, she felt a strange flutter in her heart.

Finally Ye Yiren couldn't resist and reached out to lead the way, winding her way through the crowd. Clearly, this wasn't her first time here, as she knew the way well and led the person to a noodle shop.

Ling Mengxue enjoyed the scenery along the way, unaware of any problem. She let the girl hold her hand; it wasn't like she was at a disadvantage.

When she looked up, her gaze froze in shock.

"Pu... da... mian?"

Ling Mengxue raised an eyebrow, feeling inexplicably uncomfortable. Why did it sound like she was defecating?

Looking at that gleaming golden signboard, something just doesn't seem right.

??? Luffy noodles??

[Freshly pulled and eaten right away~ Absolutely fresh!!]

"Oh, don't let the strange name fool you, it might be their specialty. Give it a try!" Ye Yiren smiled brightly and stepped inside first. (≧?≦*)

Ling Mengxue hesitated slightly, but after thinking for a moment, she still took a "firm" step, comforting herself inwardly that perhaps it really was a unique trait.

Ye Yiren didn't pay attention, but she noticed a slight problem.

This is a busy city street with extremely high foot traffic. The restaurants and snack shops nearby are already packed, so why is this particular shop completely empty?

It can't just be a problem with the signboard, right?

After finding a seat, browsing the menu, and enjoying the air conditioning, Ye Yiren felt much more refreshed.

"Boss, two bowls of Star Prefecture ramen, please!"

"Would you like your noodles served in a large or small portion?"

"Large portion, it has to be large!" Ye Yiren waved her hand and said.

"Alright! It'll be out in a bit, so eat it while it's hot."

"..."

"??"

"Huh? What's going on now? Are you eating or not? If you eat, I'll have to go!" Seeing the complicated expressions on their faces, the shopkeeper asked curiously.

"Please, just give us a smaller portion." Ye Yiren forced a smile, but her lips twitched almost imperceptibly. She had been careless this time.

"Okay, I'll get it right away!" The boss nodded, a little puzzled but not thinking much of it, and turned to walk into the kitchen, calling out as he went, "Ah Zhou! Two small bowls!"

"..."

"..."

Another wave of silence...

Ye Yiren's smile froze on her face, and a black line appeared on her forehead. Then she smiled awkwardly, "Boss, you're really funny, aren't you?"

"..."

Ling Mengxue hesitated for a moment, then remained silent. The aroma from the shop had initially seemed quite appealing, but now she genuinely had lost her appetite.

Do people actually eat at this kind of restaurant?

Soon, the owner brought out the noodles, looking very enthusiastic.

It had been a week, a whole week, and he finally received his guests.

He was greatly disappointed by the high foot traffic expected in the city center.

"By the way, for just two more yuan you can get two bottles of Wahaha. Do you agree?"

"..."

"..."

Ling Mengxue slowly stood up, revealing a warm and gentle smile. "Boss, have you considered why your store's business isn't doing well? May I ask how your emotional intelligence is?"

"Heartbreak?" The shopkeeper was taken aback, then shook his head, shrugging, "I've never been heartbroken."

"Walk!!"

"I... can't stand it~ Who in their right mind could stand it?"

Seeing the customer was about to leave, the owner suddenly became anxious and hurriedly called out, "It's freshly caught, very fresh! Why don't you try some?"

Ling Mengxue felt she had never been so speechless. After paying the bill, she pulled Ye Yiren to leave, but didn't forget to turn back and say, "Uncle, it's almost midnight. These two bowls of noodles are on me. Have a nice day!"

"Hey? Aren't you going to finish eating before you leave? Other restaurants have long queues~" Although Ye Yiren was also angry, looking at the fragrant noodles on the table, she couldn't help but swallow, feeling it would be a pity to leave like this. (><)

Just as the two reached the shop entrance, two beautiful figures suddenly walked in from outside.

The younger girl wore a blueberry-colored princess dress, white stockings, and her long hair draped over her shoulders. Her beautiful collarbones were faintly visible, and the hem of the dress had an elegant, slightly flared shape that rose from low to high, revealing her long, slender, jade-like legs wrapped in white stockings.

The other girl was equally charming and beautiful, wearing Star Engraving's exclusive JK uniform, with medium-length brown hair and heterochromatic red and blue eyes that were clear and beautiful.

The two entered together, both with smiles on their faces.

Ye Yiren was still thinking about the ramen she hadn't eaten yet and didn't notice the person who came in. She almost bumped into him, but fortunately Ling Mengxue pulled her to her side in time.

The two groups passed each other without exchanging a word. In the past, Ling Mengxue probably would have lingered to look at them a little longer, but now she's so immune to beautiful women that she's practically face-blind!

[img=700,1055] Chapter Thirty-Seven: The Little Princess Has Let Go!☆

"Huh?"

"Coco, what's wrong?"

"Those two people who just walked by... they look kind of familiar. That young man always gives me a really warm feeling."

Xia Keke suddenly turned around and looked out the door, her beautiful starry eyes filled with great confusion.

The pretty girl next to her, with heterochromatic red and blue eyes, also sensed something and seemed to be pondering it as well.

"Maybe I've seen her somewhere before? That girl was wearing Astral Mark Necklace, so she should also be an Astral Mark Girl. But that boy gave me a similar feeling to what you described."

"Haha, why think so much? We're here to eat!"

Xia Keke jumped onto a seat, deciding not to think too much, picked up her own fork, and said with a sweet smile, "Boss, give us two bowls of Star Prefecture ramen, freshly made, large size, no chili! Extra scallions!"

"Alright! Please wait a moment, ladies!!"

Two orders a week made the owner ecstatic! However, the last table left before even eating, so it only counts as half an order, but 1.5 orders is still a great success!

"Coco, remember to fold your skirt neatly and lay it flat. Be mindful of your appearance; it's a bit revealing..."

Meng Yi was still standing there watching, speechless. Xia Keke's white stockings were almost completely exposed, with Qianqian patterns on the stockings revealing a hint of pink flesh.

The allure of something hazy and beautiful is even more potent; fair and smooth skin behind a thin layer of white silk.

If those young boys outside saw this, they definitely wouldn't be able to handle the shock.

She walked over and Meng Yi her up, giving the girl a hard pinch on her white silk legs as a lesson.

"Oh... uh... ouch! Sister Meng Yi, be gentle, it's okay as long as only you can see it..."

Xia Keke touched her thigh, and her clear, beautiful eyes couldn't help but well up with tears.

It really hurts, it's all red from being pinched!

Meng Yi felt a pang of sympathy, but still said solemnly, "Coco, you're our leader now, so you need to be serious and meticulous. Our Star Engraving Camp isn't as powerful as other magic-based organizations, and we also have to maintain a balance with various organizations and forces, so the pressure is quite high."

"I know, anyway, with Sister Meng Yi here, nothing serious will happen~" Xia Keke said nonchalantly, lying on the table with her hands behind her head.

"One person's strength is ultimately limited." Meng Yi shook her head, not expecting this girl to give up like this. "Aren't you still going to avenge your sister? Then you have to work even harder!"

"I... I tried my best, but it's really hard... That legendary humanoid nuclear bomb is something no human can defeat!"

Xia Keke blinked her big, pitiful eyes, then suddenly pouted and huffed, "As long as we find our princess, we'll take down all those Magical Girls! Then we'll ask Her Highness to march on Linzhuo, and we'll ride on their faces and slap them hard! To avenge my sister's humiliation!"

"But... it's very difficult to find her now." Meng Yi shook her head and sighed, a hint of worry in her eyes. "If the little princess knew that the United Alliance had been established, she would definitely come back to take charge, but she's been missing for so long... and if she's unwilling, that's another matter..."

"The time isn't right yet!"

Xia Keke interrupted her with a laugh, "Sister Meng Yi, are you so busy you're overwhelmed? I've been constantly browsing the news and watching short videos lately, and there's been another incident in Linzhuo recently, I think I've already found it!"

As she spoke, she pulled up a news article and a video, and after confirming that there were no problems, she placed them in front of Meng Yi, her eyes filled with confidence, "This is 'Meng Lian' from the Star Engraving Camp, right??"

Meng Yi watched the video carefully, and was slightly surprised. "It's exactly the same as the pattern on the Astral Mark, there's no way it can be imitated! But... it seems much weaker than I imagined..."

"Hehe~ Sister Meng Yi, how could you unleash devastating damage in such a densely populated area? This level of combat must be kept under control. You must have been holding back!" Xia Keke said proudly, her eyes shining brightly.

This silver-haired lady is so beautiful! She's like a fairy who stepped out of an ancient painting, flawless. If I find her, I'll definitely have to build a good relationship with her!

Hehehe~~

After thinking for a moment, Meng Yi nodded, feeling that Xia Keke's words made more sense. Which of the three members of the Princess Camp wasn't incredibly powerful? How could they possibly have such a hard time fighting an Intermediate Dark Girl?

"Contact the United Alliance and send someone to Linzhuo immediately to investigate. Bring back videos and photos for everyone to see." Meng Yi a deep breath, a glint of light in her eyes; she was equally excited.

The chance to turn the tide has finally arrived; we must seize it!

"Learn!!"

Xia Keke a "no big deal" gesture.

At the same time

Somewhere in South China District.

Ling Mengxue, who was waiting for Ye Yiren to take care of her physiological needs, couldn't help but sneeze several times in a row, her face full of confusion.

"Holy crap, who's thinking about me now?"

"Brother Feng, what's wrong... did you catch a cold?" Ye Yiren had just returned from taking care of her business at a nearby public restroom and witnessed this scene, so she couldn't help but ask with concern.

"It's alright, it's just that it's too popular."

Ling Mengxue waved her hand, revealing a gentle smile, then pointed to a fast food restaurant next door. "Let's eat here. Aren't you supposed to be taking that United Alliance assessment? Finishing this early will allow us to leave sooner!"

"This... will do, I guess."

Ye Yiren nodded, but she always felt that Ling Mengxue gave her a strange attraction and a sense of closeness, and she felt very comfortable being by his side.