A New Arrival

"Strange, so strange. I only recently broke through to the Origin Transformation Realm, but now I feel like my experience points to the Middle Tier have increased by more than half, as if I've been cheated."

Ye Yiren looked down at herself with some confusion, feeling both bewildered and incredibly excited.

Could it be the attribute bonus from that 'Magic Contract' we just had?

Xia Keke clearly already knew, so she wasn't too surprised, just a little excited. She buried her face in Ling Mengxue's arms and exclaimed, "That's great, sister! Now, the people of Star Engraving will no longer be restricted everywhere!"

Before Ling Mengxue could speak, Ye Yiren spoke first, "No, Master Meng, it's only the Astral Mark Girl led by Her Highness the Princess who can receive the favor of fate. In other words, only the ladies of our United Alliance can get the benefits!"

The contents of the 'Contract Scroll' had already been obtained by the Astral Mark Girl through the Destiny Sign, and she immediately chose to view it.

Thinking about it this way, Ye Yiren felt incredibly happy; thankfully, she hadn't missed out!

"No, no, I'm not the 'cutest' anymore, it's Sister Duskfall who is!" Xia Keke shook her head.

"..."

Listening to their conversation, Ling Mengxue, slightly embarrassed, gave a simple smile and said, "I don't really understand~ By the way, Yi Ren, now that the mission is over, you should go back and get some rest. Just consider it a vacation."

As she spoke, she didn't forget to bend down and gently pat Xia Keke's little head, her eyes calm and gentle. "And what about that 'cuteness queen' thing? Keke, you can continue to hold the position, and I'll just be a nominal 'princess.' Does it make a difference? Absolutely not~"

"Then you mustn't go back on your word, okay? I'll take you to play then. Star Prefecture is a big place!" Xia Keke twisted her waist, and her fair and delicate little hand patted Ling Mengxue lightly, making her look incredibly cute.

Ye Yiren smiled. Now that everything was resolved, it was indeed more practical to go back sooner.

With Ling Mengxue's help, her performance score in the secret realm this time is at least 80, which is probably one of the top scores among the newcomers in the United Alliance. She's made a killing this time!

Soon, the notification sound from the secret realm rang out, signifying the end of this journey.

Faintly, Ling Mengxue seemed to hear a sentence: 'Outsiders, your journey ends here!'

Oh? It was just a hallucination? Never mind then~

They were teleported into the secret realm's exclusive portal, 'Starfield Space'. Looking around, they saw many other travelers who had come to explore this world, all of them chosen players. There were fifty-one of them, not one more and not one less, and they had all returned safely.

Everyone's face reveals different emotions to varying degrees: complex, joyful, happy, regretful, sighing, frustrated, depressed... all sorts of emotions fill everyone's heart.

The task rankings were tallied, and only forty-nine people were included in the results list.

As for the top spot, it was undoubtedly taken by Ye Yiren, leaving all the players in awe.

Of course, several of Ye Yiren's "old friends" from the police station also came to "chat" with her. The policewoman and the detectives were all extremely frustrated, and you could tell from their mouths that they were swearing.

Ye Yiren scoffed at this, coldly tossed out a sentence, and walked back.

Ling Mengxue smiled at her, looking relaxed and content. "Let's part ways here. In case it's nighttime in our world, I'll need to find a place to stay."

"Well... see you next time, great detective! Remember to bring me some local specialties!" Ye Yiren waved with a smile, adding, "Of course, it would be even better if I could get them for free!"

"..."

Is that even human language you're talking about?

Xia Keke: "Duskfall, Sister Xiluo!"

Goodbye~

One after another, beams of white light descended, and the players began to be teleported out of the secret realm.

Are you still not leaving at this hour? Are you planning to stay and have a party?

Ling Mengxue opened any interface and started operating, quickly finding the "Logout" button.

Five minutes later, after an inexplicable spatial journey, she arrived in the international metropolis of Yanjing.

For a moment, Ling Mengxue felt a sudden emptiness beneath her feet, and then floated down to the ground.

"Could this be the legendary lightness skill?"

Ling Mengxue muttered to herself, then shook her head.

How could something as unbelievable as light-footed skill possibly happen to her?

I'm just using spatial magic and Star Source to walk in the sky; it's too easy and requires no skill at all. It's better not to show it off.

Ling Mengxue was also somewhat tired after maintaining the 'Illusory Realm' and 'illusion' for a long time.

Fortunately, this time she chose a public restroom, which was empty. After removing her disguise, she immediately changed her clothes.

A black culottes and short-sleeved shirt paired with snowflake-patterned sandals—the outfit is simple, yet exudes elegance.

Ling Mengxue took out a mirror and looked at herself, then couldn't help raising an eyebrow. She seemed to think there wasn't much difference.

With her current peak level of attractiveness, it doesn't matter what she wears. The main problem is that when she sees her own stunningly beautiful face and clear, blue eyes, she still can't help but blush. It's... kind of weird?

I've trained myself for so long, and I'm still so useless?

"Tap tap tap--" A series of footsteps approached.

Ling Mengxue quickly packed her gear and walked out of the toilet stall.

The next second, however, her eyes met those of a boy.

The atmosphere seemed a bit awkward...

Thinking he had walked into the restroom, the boy's pale face flushed red, and he chuckled awkwardly, "Uh... I'm sorry, little sister, I must have been in a hurry and went into the wrong restroom... Uh... but please believe me, I'm definitely not a pervert!"

The boy was completely mesmerized by the girl he had just met; his expression was blank, and he even became incoherent when he spoke.

You can tell this guy is really nervous...

Ling Mengxue recalled the details of the teleportation and suddenly felt a pang of surprise, realizing she had been teleported to the men's restroom. However, she remained calm and smiled at the newcomer, asking, "Is it possible that I went to the wrong place?"

"Huh?" The boy's expression froze.

"Should we turn around and look? There's a UFO behind you?"

"Huh? Is Miss Fairy trying to tease me?"

"There's Magical Girls behind you..."

"Holy crap! Where am I?!"

Upon hearing the word 'magic,' the boy's expression changed abruptly, and he abruptly turned his head away.

But the entrance was empty; where were the Magical Girls?

When he turned around again, the girl who had seemed like a fairy in a dream had vanished without a trace, as if she had evaporated into thin air. Only then did he realize what had happened and had a sudden, profound understanding!

"Goodness, wasn't that the Magical Girls just now?!"

[Img=700,917]htt Chapter Two: First Impressions

In the early morning, the entire city, bathed in the morning light, is just awakening, bringing freshness to the world.

The streets were sparsely populated, with a few breakfast carts, seven or eight young men who had just finished an all-nighter at an internet cafe, and a lazy water truck driving by.

Ling Mengxue touched her stomach and realized that she hadn't eaten breakfast yet.

Although it was her second time in Yanjing, she had virtually no idea what food was available there. It had been many years since her last visit to the city, and she barely remembered anything. She simply followed a group of internet-addicted young men with dark circles under their eyes and ordered a bowl of tea noodles and a bowl of pure natural soy milk.

The owner said that this drink has a sweet and sour, mellow aftertaste, making it a truly unforgettable health drink.

Cough...

However, if she could do it again, Ling Mengxue definitely wouldn't drink it.

It has a rancid smell, and it's very strong. The taste is strange. Maybe many people here think it tastes good? But she really can't stand it.

Overall, the noodles were more to my liking...

Ling Mengxue ate noodles while scrolling through her phone. Being new to the place and unfamiliar with everyone, she was actually quite lost.

At a time like this, it would be great if she had a local friend who could help her out.

Ling Mengxue's first thought was her girlfriend, but since she was already planning to surprise the girl secretly, informing her later would be inappropriate.

Thinking of this, she silently opened WeChat and sent a message to a certain young girl: [Are you free, big sister? I need your help urgently! (Attached is a photo with location information)]

The "loli" in question naturally refers to Su Xiaoxiao; Ling Mengxue couldn't think of anyone else besides Su Xiaoxiao.

I didn't call because I was worried that the girl might be in class and I didn't want to accidentally disturb her.

Unexpectedly, less than a few seconds after the message was sent, the other party called back.

Could it be that she was just looking at her phone?

A little nervously, she answered the phone. Before she could even speak, Su Xiaoxiao excitedly exclaimed, "Xiaoxue, you're in Yanjing? Why didn't you tell me sooner! Where are you? I'll drive over to pick you up!"

To be honest, Su Xiaoxiao was quite surprised that Ling Mengxue would come to find her.

Having traveled all the way to an unfamiliar city, shouldn't the first thing to do be to find a girlfriend?

But how could she not be happy to gain such great trust from Xuejiang?

"No need, Sister Xiao Xiao, I just arrived too. If you're busy, I'll wander around by myself for a while. Don't worry about me. Also... is Xi Yan with you?" Ling Mengxue paused for a moment, then asked somewhat shyly.

It's strange. I just wanted to ask where my girlfriend was, so why do I feel like I'm doing something wrong?

"It's nothing, I was in class just now, but recently... um... Xi Yan had an accident and hasn't been to school. She's probably still in the apartment she bought outside..." Su Xiaoxiao said inexplicably, her words unclear and vague. She didn't seem very nervous, but she seemed extremely suspicious.

"What happened?"

Su Xiaoxiao: "Cough... yes, a little, but don't worry, it's nothing serious. It'll probably be fine after a while. I'll send you her address later..."

Hearing that there were no problems, Ling Mengxue breathed a sigh of relief and said with a hint of helplessness, "But Sister Xiao Xiao is really carefree. Playing on your phone during class, doesn't your teacher care?"

"Huh? That depends on how strict the teacher is." Su Xiaoxiao said with a light laugh. Although it was the Yanjing First University, they still had a high degree of freedom in class.

There aren't many people engrossed in mobile games during class, but quite a few occasionally glance at WeChat, browse their Moments, or shop on Taobao.

Not many people simply lie down to sleep; many are listless and drowsy.

Besides these, there's a third type of person—those who use their computers to do their own thing, like coding, drawing graphics, writing papers, or creating content unrelated to the course. There are quite a few of these people too. In short, many people dawdle to varying degrees, but those who truly let loose are still a minority...

After all, which of those who can get into Yanda University isn't smart?

"Hey~ How about this? You go find Xi Yan first, I don't have class this afternoon, how about I take you guys out to play then?" Su Xiaoxiao pondered for a moment and immediately said her idea.

There seemed to be an indescribable excitement in her tone.

Ling Mengxue had no idea what she was so excited about, and simply nodded in agreement.

She quickly ended the call and immediately opened Baidu Maps, finding a high-end residential area called "Floral Feast".

"Does Xi Yan usually live there?"

"Didn't you go back to your own home?"

This obviously refers to the house where Xi Yan's parents live. As an incredibly powerful, Hall-Tier Magic girl, traveling everywhere by teleportation would be a piece of cake, right?

Ling Mengxue didn't quite understand why.

Twenty minutes later, at the 'Floral Feast' residential complex, since it wasn't far away, Ling Mengxue finished her breakfast, hailed a taxi on the roadside, and quickly arrived at her destination.

It was still quite early, and she was a little worried that Xi Yan was still resting, and it wouldn't be good to disturb her.

Perhaps Su Xiaoxiao had given prior notice, for the gatekeeper was overjoyed when he saw Ling Mengxue and immediately invited her in.

Ling Mengxue scratched her head, suddenly feeling a little confused.

Shouldn't you usually have to go through a lot of complicated procedures, like registration, to enter a place like this?

Why am I being treated like a landlord collecting rent?

Then I heard the gatekeeper, all smiles, say, "Miss Whitey, come on in quickly. Miss Su has already instructed that as soon as she sees you, everything should be arranged properly. Don't worry... hehe, when it comes to service, this old man is still top-notch!"

Is your service... legitimate?

Ling Mengxue felt helpless. She simply asked for an address and left, feeling that something was amiss.

Walking on the marble-paved path, the community environment is very fresh and natural, not particularly luxurious, but very elegant and beautiful.

The trees are lush and green, providing a dense shade overhead. Flowers bloom everywhere, and near the streetlights, the hazy light shines through the branches and leaves, adding halos to the trees. From a distance, the tree canopy seems to be shrouded in a halo of light.

Soon, Ling Mengxue took the elevator to the floor where Xi Yan was located.

Strangely, she had clearly encountered quite a few people on her way here, and the other stairwells seemed quite lively, but once she arrived, the surrounding environment seemed unusually quiet, as if no one lived there?

"Ding-dong--"

Having found Luo Xiyan's room, Ling Mengxue couldn't wait to press the doorbell.