Dream-Seeking and the Road Ahead / Stay True to Your Original Aspirations; Make the Most of Your Youth!

It must have been that when it was emotionally agitated, some kind of mental magic took advantage of its vulnerability, and then it revealed everything...

That means... it's basically exposed now!!

The Minotaur Ghost dared not harbor any illusions. He suddenly let out a shrill scream and rushed towards the shop door without looking back, shouting things like "Witch, have mercy!" He was so frightened that he almost lost his soul.

Mu Xi did not respond. Long after she received the answer, her originally gentle smile faded, revealing a calm demeanor.

Just as the Minotaur Ghost reached the doorway, the delicate flower vines that were originally used for decoration suddenly began to grow wildly.

Green thorns sprouted from the door frame and the ground, tightly binding the Minotaur Ghost. The bindings tightened, and the thorns, infused with some unknown poisonous element, caused the once ferocious and savage minotaur to die instantly in just five seconds. His entire body shriveled up, and finally, his rotting remains were digested into nutrients and vanished without a trace...

Ling Mengxue held her teacup the whole time, witnessing everything, and was somewhat stunned by what she saw.

Good heavens, your talent is beyond my reach!

These beautiful floral decorations are actually magical items; they can be controlled simply with thought, without any incantations. They must be very expensive!

I'll have to look around the Destiny Mall later and put one up in front of my own shop too.

"Miss Ling, you saw all of that just now, right? Although this place has two opposing camps, good and evil, we still need to judge for ourselves, since those supernatural beings are extremely good at disguising themselves."

"Um."

Ling Mengxue nodded in agreement, then looked back at the languid girl who had regained her smile, and something just didn't feel right to her!

Except in special circumstances, this girl always seems to maintain an "easy-to-get-along-with" demeanor, as if she would agree to anything you say.

"Can I call you by your name? I heard from Sister Fang that you are quite extraordinary. May I take a good look at you?" Mu Xi leaned on the table with a kind smile on her face.

After saying that, she picked up the teapot again and poured herself a new cup of jasmine tea.

[Img=700,1497]htt So cool~

Chapter Forty-Seven: Seeking Dreams and Embarking on a New Journey

"A name is just a label; you can call me whatever you want. As for looking at it... never mind, you can see it right now, can't you?"

After saying that, Ling Mengxue deliberately kept her distance from her.

The interior of the treehouse is similar to those cafes in the city, but it is decorated in a more rustic and elegant style, giving people a fresh and natural feeling. There are even special bookshelves for guests to read.

"Okay, Mengxue, you don't need to be so careful. Your sister Fang Zi and I are friends, and good classmates too. Just call me Mu Xi." Mu Xi gently sucked on her finger and said shyly.

Her bright eyes darted around, her cherry-like lips pursed, and she smiled sweetly, presenting an adorable image of a pure and innocent young girl.

However, Ling Mengxue kept telling herself that these were all superficial phenomena, so she didn't succumb to them.

Seeing that she still looked cautious, Mu Xi felt helpless.

She didn't even need to think to guess that it was because of Fang Zi that this pretty young lady was so wary of her.

However... they guessed correctly!

"Okay, may I ask you a few questions?" Ling Mengxue asked.

Mu Xi nodded and smiled. "Go ahead and ask. It's 1000 Soul Coins per question, but I'll give you a 50% discount, how about 500 Soul Coins per question? Hehe, am I being generous enough?"

Knowing that Ling Mengxue, a newcomer, had no money, Mu Xi couldn't help but feel secretly smug and subconsciously wanted to flirt with this pretty young lady.

To everyone's surprise, Ling Mengxue didn't seem to care at all. She simply nodded and smiled, "Thank you. After all, there's no such thing as a free lunch; we still have to follow the rules."

As she spoke, she poured out two thousand silver Soul Coins from her Destiny Space. The coins clattered and clattered as they were scattered all over the exquisite glass table, without spilling a single one.

Seeing that she actually had so much money, Mu Xi couldn't help but be a little surprised and started to speculate.

Is this your first time here, young lady?

Or is she actually a seasoned "chosen one"?

Some strange questions floated through her mind, but Mu Xi immediately brushed them away.

The 'Destiny Engraver' could never be the chosen one. The master of the secret realm isn't stupid; letting such a being in would just result in indiscriminate slaughter.

Who would want Magical Girls entering their territory and wreaking havoc?

In the end, Mu Xi could only attribute it to Ling Mengxue's past explorations in certain secret realms, which was why she had some wealth.

But wouldn't that ruin her plan?

How could this be??

"Mengxue, stop flipping through it. I won't charge you. Actually, I recently wrote a novel out of boredom. Could you give me some advice? Consider it payment." Mu Xi simply stopped thinking about it and spoke her mind.

Her gaze darted away, and she appeared somewhat blushing and shy, like a child who had done something wrong, looking extremely reserved.

Fearing Ling Mengxue wouldn't believe her, she even opened her laptop and showed her the platform where she published her books.

Ling Mengxue was initially a little confused, but seeing the sincerity in her gaze, she realized it must be genuine.

Once seated in front of the counter, Mu Xi couldn't wait to start introducing herself. Although she always looked sleepy, she was incredibly cute and cuddly, with a lazy smile, making her look like a little dumpling – a total heartbreaker for any guy!

"I only started trying it recently because I was bored. But both Fang and I are science students. She has been studying magic theory for a long time. It's not that she knows nothing about writing, but it's just that it's very difficult for her, which has affected me as well."

Mu Xi shook her head, then spread her hands and smiled, "Although this is my original level, I heard that Miss Ling is quite knowledgeable in this area, so I thought I'd ask her for some advice. You won't refuse, will you?"

"I'm just a cabbage, and I often miss updates. I don't even dare to read the comments anymore. I can't say I'm very professional. You should consult an expert in this area."

Ling Mengxue found it rather amusing to see this 'emotional witch' with such a sentimental demeanor; she hadn't expected her to be so cute.

"But I still understand some of the basics. So, what do you say? Let me see the materials you wrote."

"Material??"

Mentioning this, Mu Xi's delicate face involuntarily flushed, and she suddenly became like a girl next door, leaving Ling Mengxue looking completely bewildered.

What's wrong?

Is it shameful?

If it passes the review, it should be alright, right?

"Uh... the book is called <All Beauties Are Fleeting Clouds>, I can't really talk about the content, I can only rely on you." Mu Xi seemed to have made a big decision, and stammered as she spoke.

However, Ling Mengxue felt a little strange and smiled gently, "Isn't this fine? What's there to be shy about?"

Mu Xi spat twice like a child, a hint of shame and indignation flashing in her eyes. "You don't understand, you don't know the content. You'll understand once you've read it."

"You need to have confidence. Isn't this your hobby? Just make yourself happy, that's all that matters." Ling Mengxue clicked to take a look. Actually, everything was fine. Just take it slow. She had read plenty of weird books.

But isn't that precisely why there are so many wonderful and amazing books?

Similar to "The Husky's White Cat Shizun" or something like that...

Following the brief description from memory, Mu Xi also took out her phone to take notes very seriously. It was clear that this girl was indeed very interested in this kind of thing.

After that, Ling Mengxue basically understood what she wanted to know, but one thing still shocked her.

It turns out that they were still in the outer area of Ping'an Street, only relatively close to the Central City.

Within the city that leads to darkness lies the gathering place of various secret realms, and Mu Xi is mainly responsible for guarding the main passage. As long as one is kind-hearted, all living beings coming and going can seek her help, but those with impure motives will also perish.

According to her account, she wasn't the only High-Tier Mage on Ping'an Street. Her nemesis, the "Evil Witch," was also at that level. She was said to be a Dark Girl who colluded with the supernatural beings and Ghost King of various secret realms, leading to a situation where two factions were divided. Fortunately, she had powerful backers, so she was still doing alright.

As for Ling Mengxue opening her own shop, Xi He would arrange all of that. She didn't say much and got up to leave first.

It's been dragging on for so long, if we don't hurry, it'll be difficult to get things done once it gets dark.

Just then, Mu Xi saw that the time was right, so she slowly stood up, smiled sweetly, and said, "Actually, you can stay here if you want; we have guest rooms."

"Thank you, but no need. I'm in a hurry; I still have to pursue my dreams and journey."

Ling Mengxue felt a little embarrassed, took out some coins, and insisted on paying the tea fee.

Although she didn't know how much of a discount Mu Xi gave her, and in the end she only stubbornly charged her 250 Soul Coins, overall she should still have made a profit.

"I have a new apprentice coming soon. If you don't mind, would you like to learn something together?" Mu Xi suddenly remembered something and said.

[img=700,1028]htt I'm giving up~ I'm quitting~ Being an immortal is exhausting~

[img=356,356]htt Chapter Forty-Eight: Never Forget Our Original Aspirations, Live Up to Our Youth!

"Apprentice? What will you learn? Tea ceremony?"

Ling Mengxue turned around, feeling something was off.

Her tea-making skills are already top-notch; what kind of tea can't she brew?

Green tea, white tea, flower tea... she considers herself an expert in them all...

Mu Xi realized she had misunderstood, and her face flushed slightly. Her languid demeanor vanished, and she calmed herself before giving a gentle smile.

"It's not about making tea; it's about developing some magic encyclopedias and some practical potions that can be used in daily life."

"Can that laxative be developed?" Ling Mengxue asked calmly.

"??" "It's not impossible..."

Seemingly surprised that Ling Mengxue would ask such a question, Mu Xi couldn't help but be slightly stunned, somewhat astonished that the young lady's thought process was so unique.

Ling Mengxue ignored her reaction, simply shook her head, and asked again, "What about the magic potion that turns stones into gold?"

"Okay." Mu Xi answered without much thought.

"Alright, then I wish Miss Witch great success in her business and a booming fortune!"

Ling Mengxue greeted him with a smile, then pushed open the door without thinking, ready to run away. She was like a fairy untouched by worldly affairs, a faint smile playing on her lips. Although there was a hint of mockery in it, her blessing was absolutely sincere.

"You..." Mu Xi wanted to say something, but for a moment she couldn't utter a single word.

How could this girl say something so infuriating?

You won't find a boyfriend like that!

She only tried to persuade him to stay because they were friends. If this happened outside, even if she were gentle and indifferent, she would still teach him a lesson and show him what she was capable of.

"Don't go too deep! There's still danger!"

Mu Xi called out to her from behind, sounding somewhat annoyed.

Once everything had calmed down, she returned to the front desk and quietly became a waitress.

With her slender, fair arms crossed, and glancing at the novel on her laptop, a lazy smile returned to her face.

"Hmph, I'll remember you..."

"Sorry, thank you for your kindness, but I have important business to attend to, so I can't play with you guys anymore."

Ling Mengxue left the treehouse and immediately continued on her way, following the address on the quest panel.

I'm still on the outer street. I estimate that once I reach my destination, I'll be in the inner street area, which is still the territory of that "Evil Witch".

However, she was still particularly interested in the "turning lead into gold" magic potion. After all, if she could really learn it, wouldn't that mean... she could have endless money?

That makes sense, but she was very sensitive to Mu Xi, whose dangerous aura was no less than that of Fang Zi.

All I can say is... they truly are friends, classmates, and best friends.

No wonder they're still single!

They actually started by giving people advice on dating?

Absurdly outrageous!

Of course, the task at hand is more important right now.

Completing tasks can improve one's cultivation level, and since she was also somewhat curious about this Dark City, she naturally wanted to see more of it.

They took out the 'Light-Source Spirit Crystal' for illumination, and sure enough, the road became much easier to travel this time.

Thinking to herself, she seemed to have forgotten her dream of returning to being an ordinary person.

Being this "Astral Mark Girl" is really tiring. You often have to play with that group of girls, and if you don't play with them, they'll come looking for you.

It's so annoying, you know??

After several twists and turns and a few quick movements, Ling Mengxue finally arrived at the entrance to her destination at the entrance of Alley No. 2.