Bright Moon, Clear Breeze

With a snap of her fingers, her clothes instantly burst into flames, gradually turning to ashes and disappearing bit by bit. The next scene was a complete nude display!

"What are you doing??" Ling Mengxue's pretty face flushed red, and she quickly turned her face to the side, her expression showing a hint of shyness like that of a teenager, while inwardly cursing her as a vixen.

Bai Yun hadn't expected such a strong reaction. She conjured up another set of clothes, her lips curving into a smile as she teased, "We're both girls, why is Ling-meimei so shy? You wouldn't happen to... like me, would you??"

"..." "Why are you so confident?"

Are these the three greatest illusions in life?

Ling Mengxue sighed inwardly, patted the dust off her skirt, and ignored her.

Now that everything is resolved, we can talk about it tomorrow.

The night was as dark as ink; I wonder if such a commotion has caused any significant impact.

Her injuries had fully healed, but her skirt was covered in blood, sticky and making her feel uncomfortable all over.

Fortunately, she also had magic, and easily purified her body and clothes.

Not far away, behind a small fountain, Meng Xi, who had witnessed the whole thing, was so shocked that she couldn't speak. She covered her mouth in surprise, her little face full of astonishment.

Although they were quite far apart and she couldn't hear what they were saying, she could still guess the gist of it from their lip movements and expressions.

"Brother Ling... has he really turned into a girl?"

"Or... is she actually a girl? And has she been using some kind of illusion magic to hide it?"

I'm completely baffled!

Meng Xi was aware of the wonders of magic, but she couldn't imagine it; after all, what she was seeing was too fantastical.

She had spent years immersed in books, acquiring a scholarly air about her, and only had a superficial understanding of everything online. Now, being so close to such an existence, her feelings were inevitably somewhat complicated.

Fortunately, everything seems to have come to a satisfactory conclusion.

Suddenly, hearing footsteps behind her, Meng Xi immediately became alert and turned around sharply. "Who's there?"

She gripped the unlit 'Soul Lamp' tightly in her hand, her delicate brows furrowed, and she looked extremely uneasy.

Her loosely tied ponytail hung down gracefully, but her clenched palms were piercingly cold, as if even the air conditioning around her had frozen. If she calmed down, she could even hear the slight rhythmic beating of her heart.

Fortunately, the terrifying scene I had imagined did not occur.

A rustling sound came from the grass, and then a burly, dark figure rushed out and tackled the ground.

It was Zhao Lei had just sneaked into this godforsaken place.

Strangely enough, on his way here, he witnessed many extremely bloody and terrifying scenes, yet he didn't see a single ghost. That's a bit odd.

He looked up and saw a girl standing behind the stone wall by the fountain not far ahead. He looked confused for a moment. "Huh? Isn't that Meng Xi? What are you doing here? Where's my brother Feng??"

Just as I opened my mouth to ask, a scream came from the bushes behind me.

Then, a woman, just like Zhao Lei, with messy hair and covered in dust and dry leaves, fell out. She ran and scrambled, desperately trying to escape, and rolled twice on the concrete after landing, looking utterly disheveled.

And you know what? The woman, with her disheveled hair, rumpled clothes, and face covered in dust and dirt, had a truly unique air about her.

Meng Xi and Zhao Lei noticed her, their mouths agape.

Are they being chased by some kind of ghost or monster?

Working so hard?

When Zhao Lei turned around and saw that face, he was stunned. "Yue Xinrou? What happened to you? Weren't you terrified back then?"

"I... I just came out to take a look..." Yue Xinrou slumped to the ground, scratching her hair, her eyes red and on the verge of tears, clearly about to burst into tears.

Zhao Lei's expression was somewhat strange; he didn't know what to say.

I'm speechless.

However, before they could continue speaking, everyone's expression suddenly changed.

The surrounding temperature suddenly dropped, and a strong chill swept down my back, as if it could penetrate my skin and flesh and pierce my spine.

This feeling was like being targeted by some terrifying being, whose mere presence could immobilize them.

Immediately afterward, the surrounding environment distorted, and the entire scene turned a dark red. Then, a mocking female voice slowly drifted over. "Hmm? So, there really are mice daring to sneak out and play?"

Bai Yun's ethereal figure slowly emerged from the darkness, her eerie expression sending chills down everyone's spines; they were like prey being stalked by a venomous snake.

With just one glance, Zhao Lei and Yue Xinrou immediately recognized the person who had come, their eyes widening in surprise.

'Miss Ghost', the owner of the manor, and the supreme ruler of the secret realm!

Why would someone of this caliber specifically target them?

Is it really necessary to be this unlucky? (ノД`)

From the very beginning, Bai Yun felt uneasy, as if a pair of eyes were watching them in the dark, making her very uncomfortable.

I heard the noise and immediately ran over to investigate. I never expected to find something like this!

Bai Yun's gaze shifted to Meng Xi's face, and she couldn't help but chuckle, her tone playful. "Hmph~ There's an acquaintance here too, sneaking into my villa in the middle of the night, so naughty~"

"Wait a minute, why are you running so fast? Are you delivering takeout?" Ling Mengxue called out softly, slowly following from the darkness, feeling genuinely exhausted.

I hadn't even finished speaking when the person suddenly ran away. I'm speechless...

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The environment was too dark at night, and Ling Mengxue couldn't see anyone clearly, nor did she know what Bai Yun was doing.

Only by the faint moonlight could one make out what appeared to be a few familiar figures.

But as she drew closer and sensed a familiar presence, she felt increasingly uneasy.

Zhao Lei is here too?

Ling Mengxue was surprised and suspicious, but she didn't have time to think about it. She immediately followed and darted forward.

As soon as she found Bai Yun, she heard Meng Xi's voice.

"Brother Ling... Brother Ling has already won. According to the agreement, you shouldn't be trying to take advantage of us anymore, right?"

Ling Mengxue: "??"

Upon hearing this, Ling Mengxue was completely stunned, her head buzzing. What the heck?

Am I being followed?

But that doesn't make sense either.

She clearly remembered that her perception range was always within a hundred meters; if she were being followed, she couldn't possibly not have noticed.

Besides, at such a distance, they should have lost track of them long ago.

Unless...

Holy crap?!

Remembering the protective crystal that Meng Xi had insisted on giving her before she left, she suddenly felt a profound realization...

Good grief, we were careless this time, we didn't flash!

As soon as she finished speaking, Meng Xi noticed the person walking behind Bai Yun and couldn't help but beam with joy. "Brother Ling!"

Ling Mengxue blushed slightly upon hearing this; the scene was incredibly awkward. She coughed softly and murmured, "Um, Miss Bai won't do anything to you..."

"Alright, since you all know each other, then forget it~" Bai Yun crossed her arms, smiled and swept her gaze over everyone, appearing kind and approachable, and then winked at the latter again. "Then we'll continue tomorrow."

After saying that, her figure disappeared into the darkness.

The terrifying pressure dissipated, and everyone could finally catch their breath.

After hearing what she said, Zhao Lei and Yue Xinrou were completely dumbfounded.

It wasn't just because of Ling Mengxue's relationship with Miss Ghost, but also because of the information revealed by Meng Xi, which completely stunned them.

This is a lot of information!

Zhao Lei looked completely bewildered, scratched his head, and asked Ling Mengxue, "Excuse me... are you Mengxue, my little sister?"

Yue Xinrou also turned her gaze over, looking at the stunningly beautiful girl in front of her. Still unaware of what had happened, she silently swallowed, just as nervous as Meng Xi about her answer.

Looking at the group of people, Ling Mengxue's feelings were quite complicated.

What to do?

It seems like it's hard to explain?

"Ling, are you also chosen by the secret realm to participate in the Survival Challenge, just like your brother?" Before she could speak, Zhao Lei thought of something and asked.

But there was a clear hint of uncertainty in his tone, as if he were trying to cover up a lie for himself, and his honest face clearly showed a complex mix of emotions.

He's not stupid; he can't be led by the nose every time.

After all, he had never heard of Ling Feng having a younger sister before, and then suddenly a cousin appeared, along with the transfer to another school. The timeline was a bit strange, and he didn't think much of it at the time, just subconsciously agreeing with his older brother's words.

But now, he was truly dumbfounded.

Just think about it, how the hell is that possible?

Brother Feng took classes with Sister Ling; it's just too absurd to believe, right?

But...

This is the age of magic!

Ling Mengxue noticed his confusion, lowered her head and pondered for a moment, then smiled warmly, shook her head, and said in a light and gentle voice, "No, because we are the same person..."

As she spoke, she walked to Zhao Lei's side, not looking at him, but simply patting his shoulder, her tone indifferent. "No matter what, no matter what you think, I will always be your older brother."

"Brother Feng??"

Zhao Lei's eyes widened in disbelief, but then his expression returned, and he grinned.

Ling Mengxue chuckled softly; she could choose to continue hiding it.

But there's no need for that anymore. I only have a few friends anyway, and it would be more troublesome to keep hiding my identity.

She then gave a brief explanation to a few people, and they finally understood.

The purpose of this battle is also to liberate the players and end this hellish Survival Challenge sooner.

However, Yue Xinrou and Meng Xi were both very confused about Ling Mengxue's identity. They only knew that the boy from before and the girl in front of them seemed to be the same person, but they didn't know the specifics, and now they couldn't even tell her true gender...

Is it magic again?

On their way back to the dormitory, perhaps because of the battle, they didn't encounter any more ghosts or monsters, but they remained cautious.

Yue Xinrou was still tidying her face and dress, trying her best to look less disheveled, while her mind was still on what happened that night, and she suddenly felt a sense of realization.

So that's how it is! It wasn't that she lacked charm, but rather that no one could handle her!

While she might not be considered a great beauty, she was at least pretty and had delicate features. Given all that, unless the man had something wrong with her, how could he possibly ignore her?

See? It makes sense when you think about it this way.

It's not that she lacks femininity or is unlikable; it's just that she's a girl, and so beautiful at that, that she wouldn't even look at her, let alone have any romantic feelings for her!

Thinking this way, Yue Xinrou felt relieved and a smile involuntarily appeared on her face.

However, she wasn't the only one; Zhao Lei and Meng Xi were equally curious, and would steal glances at the girl who looked like a fairy from a dream every now and then.

Meng Xi, a girl herself, felt her face flush from observing so closely.

The girl's eyes were like water, with a hint of coolness. Her fingers were slender, and her skin was like solidified cream, white with a hint of pink, seemingly so beautiful that it could be squeezed to release water.

Finally, she mustered up her courage and asked, "Brother Ling, may I ask how I should address you from now on?"

Ling Mengxue tilted her head slightly, her tone casual. "Either is fine, you can just call me by my name, but it's better to use the appropriate form of address in the appropriate setting."

Meng Xi paused for a moment, then nodded with a smile.

Back in the dormitory, right before everyone's eyes, Ling Mengxue took out another 'Illusory Realm' and used magic to recreate Ling Feng's appearance, leaving the three of them dumbfounded. It was simply too amazing.

Zhao Lei, in particular, was so shocked that his mouth was practically agape.

Seeing that he still had questions, Ling Mengxue pulled him aside and said very seriously, "Just ask whatever you want to know. Why are you so reserved? Do you think I'm going to eat you?"

Zhao Lei scratched his head sheepishly, feeling inexplicably strange, and asked curiously, "Brother Feng, are you actually Astral Mark Girl?"