Morning at the Potion Shop / The Busy Witch

A soft, fair hand gently pressed down on Shu Momo's shoulder, and she pushed her forward. Her beautiful, watery eyes were filled with a dreamy look as she murmured, "Go pick one yourself, consider it an extracurricular trial."

The little girl stumbled and almost lost her balance, feeling dizzy and confused. When she came to her senses, her eyes welled up with tears of grievance and a pitiful look. Nan Muya and Ling Lexuan almost burst out laughing.

What's going on here?

Knowing there was no way to avoid it, Shu Momo had no choice but to obediently do as she was told, her rosy cheeks puffed out as she muttered incessantly.

What? He's your apprentice, you know...

It's one thing to not cherish something, but why push it into a fire pit?

You will lose the lovely fairy girl!

Mu Xi held the teacup, looking at her with a half-smile, her expression full of tenderness.

However, the moment she met her gaze, Shu Momo's body trembled as if she had been electrocuted. She immediately lifted her cute skirt and ran over to help.

As a qualified magic apprentice, she was still wearing the witch's dress that Mu Xi had given her, which made it rather inconvenient for her to move around.

In fact, the dress fit Mu Xi and the others perfectly, reaching just below their knees, but Shu Momo was just too short.

"Yosh~ I choose you!"

Having identified her target, Shu Momo reached out and snatched an admission ticket from a girl, her eyes filled with confusion. "You, a girl... uh... how dare you try to sneak into Ping'an Street that? Many of the people here are from national investigation teams. I'm only helping you this time because of my master."

The rescued woman was visibly stunned for a moment, then became excited and couldn't help but grasp Shu Momo's hand, thanking her repeatedly.

Shu Momo didn't mind, she just smiled and, like a lark, grabbed her things and left immediately.

The others had initially felt a glimmer of hope, knowing they still had a chance to be drawn, but that hope was dashed once again.

For a secret realm entry ticket like the Chosen One, unless someone is willing to take your place, you can only obediently wait for the instance to open, which is practically a dead end.

Therefore, unless you encounter a complete idiot, no one would joke about their own life.

"There are still two slots left, you two can go too." Mu Xi suddenly turned her head and said to Ling Lexuan and the other girl with a smile.

Ignoring their confusion, Mu Xi simply smiled and replied, "Isn't that boy your companion? And there's someone who calls him 'cousin,' right? The Hundred-Person Secret Realm dungeon isn't easy, but as long as you stick together, there shouldn't be any major dangers. It's up to you to decide."

After passing the selection rights to the next person and having them sign the documents, Mu Xi didn't say much, just waved her sleeve.

Swish--

The next moment, everyone except Shu Momo was teleported to the store entrance in the blink of an eye.

Let them choose these things themselves. People always have to pay the price for their actions. Since they chose to come to this place, they should have been aware of that long ago.

You take responsibility for yours, he takes responsibility for his, and nobody should have any regrets.

Whether you persist or give up, at least when you look back, there's always a reason for the moment you made that choice. It's just that some choices can be reversed, while others don't offer a second chance.

This seems similar to a dream...

In short... you have to see the path you've chosen through, even if you have to crawl on your knees!

Outside the treehouse, everyone felt as if the world was spinning, and their vision blurred. When they opened their eyes again, they found themselves in an open space not far ahead.

Looking back, they could even see the two petite and lovely figures from before, their gorgeous skirts swaying in the wind, giving them an impression of unparalleled elegance.

Ling Lexuan covered her head and shook her little head, feeling that this Spatial Teleportation was a bit magical.

After calming down, she thought about it carefully. Since it was just a challenge in a supernatural realm, participating wouldn't be a problem.

Those Destiny Engraver have many ways to protect themselves, so they are unlikely to encounter any danger. Just in case, I'll go and keep an eye on my cousin.

And it's also a good chance to try and see if clearing the level really will get you the chosen one's reward, so it's not a complete loss~

This "Hundred-Person Secret Realm" sounds very grand and high-class; it must contain plenty of good stuff!

"Do you want to go in? If you don't want to, you can give me the ticket. This thing is dangerous for ordinary people, isn't it?" Ling Lexuan raised her eyebrows at one of the middle-aged men, a smile appearing on her cute face.

The man was overjoyed upon seeing this and quickly and respectfully handed over the ticket.

This time we've met some good people!

Chapter Seventy-Six: Morning at the Potion House

After thinking for a moment, Nan Muya, like Ling Lexuan, accepted the group's entrance tickets to the secret realm.

It's not that she's particularly kind and wants to help others, but she can't risk her life and fortune.

The main reason is that, as Ling Lexuan's nominal older sister, Ling Yue is a classmate and there's also the friendship between the two families. Trying out this supernatural dungeon can broaden one's horizons.

As an Astral Mark Girl and Star Warrior, she could easily conquer any horror-themed dungeon, right?

There shouldn't be any problem!

Ling Lexuan and Nan Muya discussed their plans for the future, and then Ling Yue prepared to leave Ping'an Street with the group.

The newspaper staff were naturally overjoyed to be rescued.

This was originally a doomed situation, but somehow they encountered so many amazing people and it was resolved in no time.

It's fortunate that they're kind-hearted and friendly; otherwise, they might have really been in trouble. They definitely need to thank them properly, and maybe even treat them to another meal or something.

How can the debt of gratitude for saving a life be so easily repaid?

With the two Astral Mark Girl present, they didn't encounter any terrifying supernatural events on the return journey. At most, they encountered some first or second-tier demons, which Ling Yue could even slay with his sword.

Even when dealing with Second Order supernatural entities, he would still find it somewhat difficult.

These ghosts are diverse and numerous, and most of them are strangely shaped and incredibly strong. If an ordinary person were to encounter one, they would be torn to pieces in an instant!

Fortunately, I had two beautiful women with me on this journey to the secret realm, so it wasn't a complete loss.

With Star Engraving as my sister, I can just lie down and relax – it couldn't be more comfortable.

Upon reaching the outer, foggy area, as visibility gradually increased, there were surprisingly many pedestrians on the road, but most of them were in groups, and no one dared to venture deeper.

On the way, someone suddenly spotted Nan Muya and her group emerging from the depths of the mist, and couldn't help but be surprised.

"Those people... seem a bit different from us!"

On a street corner, a young man wearing a helmet and full protective gear solemnly complained.

"Fuck you! Isn't that obvious? Just by looking at their attire, it seems like one of those people is one of the legendary Destiny Engraver!"

"Are they specifically tasked with exploring the mysterious world? And those two girls walking in front are so pretty, so cute and cuddly, they're just as beautiful as the most beautiful girl in our department!"

"Isn't your department supposed to be electrical engineering? You actually have girls here?!"

"What's wrong? There are top performers in every profession, why are you being sexist? Is it because girls have lower body resistance? Let me tell you, our department's most beautiful girl could easily take on ten of them!"

"Really? Tell me about it!"

"Here's what happened, that day I..."

Many passersby were discussing the legendary deeds of Nan Muya and her group. Although the conversation went astray, it still attracted the attention of members of the relevant departments, who came forward to inquire.

With Nan Muya and the other two Astral Mark Girl present, nothing more was stirred up.

After escaping the danger without incident, the group from the Headline Press wanted to treat everyone to a meal, but Ling Yue casually brushed them off.

They're just a bunch of ordinary people who barely survive by relying on women. Ling Yue despises those gigolos the most. What kind of food can you expect to get when you treat them to a meal?

How about cucumber salad?

How much is this thing worth?

"By the way Le Xuan, if there are a lot of monsters in this dungeon, your cousin will have to rely on you guys~"

"Don't worry, Brother Ling Yue, but you can't just forget about the points you owe us. You have to make up for it with something else, right?" Ling Lexuan pouted and said to Ling Yue coquettishly.

Ling Yue: "Uh..."

Another tragic conversation~

At 1 p. m., they had already returned to the hotel to prepare for the thrilling dungeon challenge within three days.

Ling Lexuan has a deep understanding of this area, and even though she is Astral Mark Girl, she strives to be more cautious.

In a large-scale dungeon with a hundred players, if a supernatural being of the Fifth Order appears, she can only protect herself.

I also have to protect my burdensome older cousin; just thinking about it makes me feel really tired~

After finishing lunch, she and Nan Muya took a taxi and left the hotel, intending to see if they could find the Star Engraving Alliance.

If we could find a way to get outside help, wouldn't this exploration of the secret realm be much more secure?

Seeing the two women leave, Ling Yue simply nodded to them casually, then continued to leisurely watch his drama while eating his expensive snacks, crossing his legs, and not taking the matter to heart.

If ordinary people can survive, how could he, a dignified Second Order Star Warrior, not be able to secure a place among them?

From this perspective, it seems that my cousin Le Xuan and her friends made a mountain out of a molehill.

Stars flow and time flies.

The next day arrived in the blink of an eye.

At this moment, at the intersection of Erxiangtou Street in Ping'an District, the Magical Potion Shop also welcomed its morning.

Speaking of which, I don't know if it's because of that Dark Mummy the day before yesterday, but the store's performance dropped significantly yesterday, resulting in lower income. We only earned three or four thousand Soul Coins, which is not a good thing.

However, as soon as Ling Mengxue opened the door this morning, she heard the Blood Doll's babbling cries.

She was very dissatisfied with this!

Take your time, there's no rush.

A calm mind brings coolness, don't you understand?

The customer is always right, that's true, but Ling Mengxue wouldn't compromise herself. Aren't we all living in this world to be happy?

While everyone has their own roles and responsibilities in society and family, let's not be so particular about such trivial matters.

She groggily opened her eyes; she hadn't even changed her clothes yet!

Doesn't washing up and getting ready take time?

"..."

It seems like we don't really need that!

Once she was a little more awake, she immediately jumped out of bed and opened the wardrobe.

A snow-white short-sleeved shirt, a witch-like long skirt that just reached her knees, black cotton leggings, a light-colored starry sky-themed gauze top, small leather shoes, and something else—this was practically her everyday outfit...

She lifted her skirt, revealing a slender leg; her snow-white skin was faintly visible beneath the black stockings.

Ling Mengxue's cheeks flushed slightly. She figured she might as well indulge herself while she was still in the Ping'an District. Being a fearsome witch wasn't so bad; she could adjust later once they were out of the area.

I touched my slightly feverish forehead again, and the cool touch between my fingertips eased my anxiety considerably.

She then tidied her slightly messy hair, quickly tied on a light blue hairband, and prepared to greet the "guests" the Blood Doll had mentioned.

Hearing the buzzing of fame numbers in her mind, she knew just how lively things were down there.

She glanced casually at the task panel and was utterly shocked!

[Ping'an Street Popularity: 15684/1000]

[Submit task?]

"..."

What's going on here?

This is outrageous!

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Chapter Seventy-Seven: The Busy Witch

[Ding! Main quest <The Witch Apprentice's Growth Diary> has been completed. Destiny Sign growth experience +10086. Destiny Sign Mall has been refreshed~]

[Quest Rewards: Excessive Magic Experience, <Illustrated Guide to Legendary Magical Potions> x1]