135. Late Spring Interlude~ / 1. The Garden Villa

Like two cats, huddled together, seemingly fighting, one black and one white. The black cat is aggressive, the white cat is gentle and cute... no! It's also aggressive!!

The two cats were rolling around in each other's arms. Suddenly, the white cat lifted its front paws and pinned the black cat down on the bed. The black cat was already starting to catch its breath.

After a while, the white cat relaxed a little, and the black cat took the opportunity to flip over and instantly counterattacked the white cat.

"Hmph! You little bitch!"

"You're the one who's wrong! I'm the good person!"

"You're a bad child!"

"I'm a good boy!"

On the bed, the two little ones were evenly matched, each managing to make the other's hair messy and their hair drenched in sweat.

Not only that, but they also threw clothes all over the bed, making the battlefield a complete mess.

Even though Ling Wanqing knew that Ling Xiaoyu had a very good and gentle personality, she knew she couldn't escape this time.

During the tearing, Ling Wanqing's Astral Mark Necklace was accidentally pulled out, and her top was torn, but Ling Luoluo was not going to stop there!

"Alright, you're still Astral Mark Girl, so I'm even less likely to let you go!"

Ling Luoluo gave a sharp shout, slightly lowered her body, and prepared to pounce.

Her own clothes were torn to shreds, so Ling Wanqing noticed Ling Luoluo's Mark of Magic and couldn't help but throw herself into it.

Her little hands groped and pulled something off her hair. Upon closer inspection, it was a pair of white over-the-knee socks!

What about the other one?

Ling Wanqing didn't know!!

She didn't want to know either!!

At that moment, all she could see was that filthy bitch, and Ling Luoluo felt the same way.

On what grounds?!

Why can't I acknowledge my own brother?!

After arguing for a while, the two of them ended up at Ling Feng's bedroom door.

He said he was going to have a serious discussion with them, but Ling Feng was already feeling rather down that evening, and this commotion made it impossible for him to even read his book.

Knowing that one of them was the girl who had chased him all the way down the street made him even more agitated.

Because of Ling Feng, Ling Xiaoyu was also in a bad mood.

She knew the reason: after Ling Feng talking to Fang Lin, he locked himself in his room. She didn't know if he was in a bad mood, but Fang Lin couldn't help but complain a little, which made her feel a bit embarrassed.

"But we were just having a simple chat, talking about everyday things."

Fang Lin was completely baffled. She thought she had only teased her son a little, and everything had been fine before.

How come this time...

Could it really be my fault?!

"Oh well, never mind."

Ling Xiaoyu sighed, then went outside, intending to get some fresh air and some peace and quiet.

Ling Xiaoyu was relatively at ease knowing that Ling Wanqing and Ling Luoluo were getting together; she figured they wouldn't cause any major trouble.

It's just a minor skirmish at most!

Just then, Ling Xiaoyu's phone rang, and she subconsciously took it out to take a look.

Seeing the caller's name, she didn't think much of it and casually pressed the answer button. The next moment, a sweet and pleasant female voice came from the other end.

"Oh my? President Ling, it's been a long time! Have you forgotten about us? Happy New Year! (^ω^)"

"Hey~ Didn't we just see each other not long ago?"

Hearing that familiar voice, Ling Xiaoyu's previously depressed mood suddenly eased considerably.

"Where's Xiaofeng? It's been so long and he still hasn't come! Aren't you going to bring him back for us to see!"

"Xiaofeng has a heavy academic workload, so he probably won't be able to go often."

Ling Xiaoyu found a suitable reason and spoke in a relaxed tone.

The girl making the phone call was actually Fang Zi, the head of the Magic Association branch of the Catgirl Café in the Blue Garden District.

Ling Feng had worked there intermittently before, but the Blue Garden District was full of university students, and Ling Feng really wasn't interested in it, so he simply stopped choosing that area.

Chapter 135 Late Spring Temporary

"Let's not talk about that now. The situation is extremely turbulent. The appearance of the Nightmare has caused frequent disasters in various regions. I estimate that we'll be going back soon."

Ling Xiaoyu composed herself, after all, this concerned the safety of most ordinary people.

As long as people in the world harbor evil thoughts, they will be vulnerable to nightmares.

These things are their favorite spiritual nourishment. By absorbing these evil thoughts, the nightmare will continue to grow stronger. When it grows to a certain extent, the threat it poses to humanity will be far greater than the current minor disturbances.

It even includes the seven deadly sins: gluttony, lust, greed, melancholy, wrath, sloth, vanity, and pride...

However, this dark substance is generally produced by people who are overly attached to or obsessed with a particular thing, and such people are usually in the minority, so there is no need to worry too much.

Although the number of Nightmares is currently small and they are all weak, prevention is still very important. The key is that ordinary military firearms are ineffective against them. Only those Fate Inscribers can completely eliminate them.

However, this has also led to the current national policies being unable to effectively address this issue, leaving only the option of applying to the Magic Association for cooperation in researching and understanding magic.

Fortunately, apart from one incident in Xingzhou City recently, there haven't been any other incidents.

"Please take good care of yourself, President! Don't overwork yourself. We wouldn't know what to do if something happened to you, boohoo~"

On the other end of the phone, Fang Zi's tone suddenly became soft and sweet, even mixed with a soft sob.

Most people would soften instantly upon hearing this, feeling sorry for the other person, since the voice alone could evoke a tragic and heartbreaking image.

Ling Xiaoyu, however, seemed to take it all in stride and didn't pay much attention to her manner of speaking.

"Alright, it would be a waste of your talent if you didn't become an actress." Ling Xiaoyu said helplessly.

"Hehe, that's settled then, President!"

Ling Xiaoyu put her phone away only after the other party hung up.

Just then, the door of the neighbor's house suddenly opened, and a middle-aged man who looked to be around thirty or forty years old walked out.

This old man had a full beard, and his hair was somewhat fluffy and messy, clearly indicating that he didn't use any Pantene!

He had a cigarette dangling from his mouth and looked rather unkempt, but his face was still quite kind and approachable.

"Hey? Ling girl, out for some fresh air so late at night."

The middle-aged man saw Ling Xiaoyu standing at the entrance of his house and greeted her with some interest.

Ling Xiaoyu noticed this and responded again.

"Uncle Wang."

At this moment, the middle-aged man wearing floral shorts and a white vest was none other than Ling Feng's neighbor, Old Wang!

Old Wang walked through the door, and I saw him holding a tube of fireworks in one hand and a bucket of popcorn in the other.

Every year around this time, he loves to sit at his doorstep, waiting to watch the fireworks while eating popcorn.

The crackling and popping of firecrackers continued incessantly, and dazzling sparks flashed in the air. Amidst the flickering and extinguishing sparks, it was as if a television set had been turned on simultaneously, broadcasting an exciting program.

This is absolutely wonderful, life is so enjoyable!

How simple, unadorned, and boring!

"Uncle Wang, you're out so early this year! Would you like to come in for a visit?"

Ling Xiaoyu's opening remarks perfectly captured the image of a virtuous young woman, making Old Wang extremely happy and delighted.

"No need, no need. Your parents are coming back this year too, that's great. But recently a friend of mine had a daughter who gave him a car when she came home for Chinese New Year. I'm so envious, haha!"

"Let's not talk about that now. I need to go back and get the few bottles of 1982 Beijiu from home. We're going to have a good drink tonight!"

Old Wang chatted on and on, exchanging a few more words with Ling Xiaoyu before turning back to prepare, leaving Ling Xiaoyu feeling embarrassed to say anything more.

Happiness is having loved ones by your side, smiles always on your face, delicious food in your mouth—happiness is unspoken.

Ling Xiaoyu knew that Old Wang was all alone, and in previous years he had always spent the New Year with Ling Feng. He wanted someone to keep him company and chat with him.

Perhaps worried about disrupting other people's plans, Old Wang didn't want to talk about it.

Ling Xiaoyu returned to her room. Her parents were watching the Spring Festival Gala and didn't seem to notice where she was. She had already gone back to her room early.

After an unknown amount of time, a loud bang was heard, and fireworks shot into the sky.

As the fuse burned to its end, golden sparks burst forth, shimmering like flowers blooming in the air. The fireworks filled the sky like countless blossoming flowers, each unique and colorful.

The beauty of fireworks is so fleeting, yet so unrestrained and passionate. Even with only a second of life, they strive for perfection and the most brilliant display.

Ling Wanqing and Ling Luoluo temporarily signed a ceasefire agreement because of the beautiful fireworks. The two little girls leaned against the window, admiring the beautiful scene.

Finally, because they were so bored, they all collapsed onto the already disheveled large cotton bed...

Room...

The class group WeChat on my phone was buzzing non-stop, with countless new messages of New Year's greetings bombarding the screen like cannonballs, seemingly about to shatter it.

But its owner, standing nearby, had already drifted into an endless dream...

[Ling Xiaoyu: Goodnight~ Sweet dreams~] 1 minute ago...

[Ling Wanqing: Brother, come out and watch the fireworks!! The fireworks are so beautiful!!] 1 hour ago...

[Ling Wanqing: Brother, don't be sad, Wan Qing will always be with you!!] 1 hour ago...

[Tang Ling: Oh ho? So many people are tagging you in the class group and you're not showing up? Tell me, are you getting cocky? There are still over thirty exclusive red envelopes left, hurry up and claim them! I'm getting impatient for you!!]

[Liu Yinxuan: Happy Chinese New Year, Ling Feng!]

[Lan Yuxin: <WeChat Red Envelope: Blessing>, <WeChat Red Envelope: Xiaofeng, are you there?>, <WeChat Red Envelope: Are you there?>, <WeChat Red Envelope: Are you there?!>, <WeChat Envelope: I won't give up so easily!>, <WeChat Red Envelope:...>]

[Su Yun: Are our Astral Mark Girl asleep yet? Keep up the good work next year!]

[Lin Ruoxi: Happy Chinese New Year, Brother Ling Feng!]

[Bai Chuting: Hey! Do you only remember Xiaoxi and have forgotten about me?! I'm pretty too!! I can be pretty too!!]

[Qiu Yun'er: Ling Feng, please continue to guide me next year! (bows)]

[Su Xiaoxiao: Happy New Year, Master! Don't forget our upcoming journey!]

[Luo Xiyan: Thank you for appearing in my life~]

[Zhao Ping: I just got a marriage contract when I got home tonight. What kind of nightmare awaits me?! Help!!]

[Yuwen: A simple blessing...()]

[A classmate tagged you: The midnight bells rang throughout the land, the New Year's train departed on time, carrying away unforgettable years and welcoming another vibrant year. Wishing you a Happy New Year and boundless success! (Repost to 6 groups to receive a "large" red envelope!!)]

(Prologue: The End~)

Thank you for your continued support~

Volume Two: The Magical World of Swords and Shadows

Chapter One: Garden Villa