Chapter Summaries

Chapter Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• After the concert, Ling Mengxue rides home in disguise, but a taxi driver recognizes her as the famous Astral Mark Girl and enthusiastically asks for an autograph. He even gives her a free ride, leaving her amused and frustrated by the delay.
• At home, Ling Mengxue relaxes in the bath while reflecting on the day’s chaotic events. She worries that her sister, Xiaoyu, may discover she has been absent from school.
• She contacts Yan Ying, a member of the national special department, and asks for help covering her absence. Yan Ying agrees to speak with the principal and arrange for the school to claim that Ling Mengxue is boarding there. She also reminds Ling Mengxue to return once the department’s new base is completed.
• After messaging her classmates and friends, Ling Mengxue goes to sleep. The next morning, she prepares for an important mission.
• News of the Idol Song-and-Dance Gala spreads worldwide. Reports of Star Engraving, magic, witches, and other supernatural phenomena begin entering the public eye, causing speculation that the world is changing or that spiritual energy is reviving.
• The chapter explains the growing threat of Dimensional Secret Realms. More than a million people have disappeared globally, though only about five percent have returned. Survivors often suffer severe psychological damage and bear an indelible blood-red crest, marking them as “Chosen Ones” who are periodically forced back into the secret realms.
• Ling Mengxue reads official reports describing terrifying incidents and realms such as the Horror World, Elf Kingdom, and Hell Paradise. She becomes unsettled by the increasingly public evidence of supernatural horror, though she remains relatively unconcerned because she is powerful enough to dismiss weaker threats.
• At Linzhou City Station, Ling Mengxue uses Illusory Realm to disguise herself as “Ling Feng.” She meets Ye Yiren and boards a train with her.
• Ye Yiren teasingly confronts “Ling Feng” for hiding the fact that his sister is the celebrity Astral Mark Girl, hinting that Ling Mengxue’s secret identity may become difficult to conceal.

Character Developments

• Ling Mengxue: Shows greater awareness of the risks surrounding her double life as an ordinary student and powerful Magical Girl. She becomes more proactive in protecting her identity, arranging official cover stories and using Illusory Realm to travel in disguise. Despite the disturbing supernatural revelations, she remains confident and somewhat detached because of her overwhelming strength.
• Yan Ying: Acts as a supportive mentor and ally. She treats Ling Mengxue warmly, jokes with her, and offers practical assistance rather than maintaining a purely formal professional relationship.
• Ye Yiren: Demonstrates her closeness with Ling Mengxue’s disguised identity by teasing “Ling Feng” like a longtime friend. Her curiosity suggests she may investigate what else Ling Mengxue has been hiding.
• Ling Mengxue’s family and school authorities: Though not directly present, they remain important sources of pressure, especially Xiaoyu’s possible surprise inspection and the danger of Ling Mengxue’s absence being discovered.

Significant Themes

• The supernatural entering public life: Magic, witches, Star Engraving, secret realms, and paranormal incidents are no longer hidden completely from society. The boundary between ordinary reality and the supernatural is steadily collapsing.
• Identity and secrecy: Ling Mengxue must constantly balance her public identity, school life, family obligations, and secret role as a Magical Girl and special agent.
• The cost of supernatural power: The stories of missing people and traumatized survivors show that entering secret realms is not an adventure without consequences; survival is rare and often psychologically devastating.
• Public fear and controlled information: Authorities reveal supernatural incidents gradually to prevent panic, while online rumors fill the gaps with theories about spiritual revival and the arrival of a horror-filled world.
• Power and perspective: Events that terrify ordinary people seem comparatively minor to Ling Mengxue, highlighting the gap between her abilities and those of normal civilians.

Important Character Interactions

• Ling Mengxue and the taxi driver: The driver recognizes her despite her disguise, enthusiastically praises her as the Astral Mark Girl, requests an autograph, and offers her a free ride.
• Ling Mengxue and Yan Ying: Ling asks Yan Ying to protect her school secret. Yan Ying reassures her, arranges an excuse with the principal, and reminds her that they are allies rather than strangers.
• Ling Mengxue and Ye Yiren: After disguising herself as “Ling Feng,” Ling Mengxue meets Ye Yiren for their journey. Ye Yiren playfully accuses her of hiding major secrets, having just learned that “Ling Feng’s” sister is the famous Astral Mark Girl.

Key plot points and events

• Ye Yiren notices Ling Mengxue’s unusually natural floral scent and softer body, and teases her about wearing magical perfume and dressing as a girl. Ling Mengxue denies it, gets flustered, and tries to maintain her cool “male idol” persona. Her transformation magic and Illusory Realm now conceal her changed appearance well enough to withstand casual scrutiny.
• Ye Yiren recalls how she first met Ling Feng and Qiu Yun’er in high school: Yun’er joined a fight over a serving ladle, then blushingly served Ling Feng food. Ye later learned Yun’er had quietly liked him since middle school.
• At the Ling Family villa, Li Manwen returns and asks Nan Muya to watch over her son, Ling Yue, during an upcoming trip to Star Prefecture. When Ling Yue mentions Ling Feng, Muya reacts with surprise: she has encountered him before and suspects he may be far more powerful than he looks.
• Ling Yue still wants revenge for the slap that put him in the hospital, while his mother warns him not to cause further trouble, since the family is under scrutiny from the Magic Association and Ninth Bureau.
• Ling Lexuan volunteers to help protect Ling Yue, revealing her confidence as an Astral Mark Girl. She is especially excited to visit the Star Engraving Alliance and explore the dangerous, rumored supernatural sites of Ping’an Street.

Character developments and interactions

• Ling Mengxue’s feminine traits are becoming more noticeable, even to herself; Ye Yiren’s teasing both embarrasses and amuses her. Despite their bickering, Ling Mengxue genuinely values Ye.
• Ye Yiren’s memories reveal the long-standing connection between Ling Feng and Qiu Yun’er, as well as Ye’s protective loyalty toward her best friend.
• Nan Muya is caught between her acquaintances and Ling Yue’s family. Though she agrees to help, she privately worries that Ling Feng may be too strong to challenge.
• Li Manwen’s anger over Ling Yue’s injuries contrasts with her practical fear of further consequences for the family. Ling Yue remains vengeful, while Lexuan is eager to test her new abilities.

Significant themes

• Appearance and identity: Ling Mengxue’s transformation creates tension between her outward persona and her increasingly feminine behavior.
• Unrequited affection and loyalty: Ye’s recollection highlights Yun’er’s quiet feelings for Ling Feng and Ye’s concern for her.
• Power and overconfidence: Ling Yue and Lexuan rely on their strength, while Muya’s experience suggests Ling Feng may be underestimated.
• Family pressure and consequences: The Ling family’s status is fragile, forcing Li Manwen to balance protecting her son with avoiding further trouble.

Chapter Summary

Plot Points and Events

• Ling Mengxue and Ye Yiren arrive in Star Prefecture. Ling is secretly searching for the Magical Witch Fang Zi, hoping to obtain the Primordial Magic Crystal and establish a Witch Apothecary Shop on Ping’an Street. Ye Yiren has also come to handle matters connected to the United Alliance.
• Ye Yiren takes Ling to a bizarre noodle shop called “Pulled Big Noodles.” The shop’s suggestive name, the owner’s awkward wording, and his terrible emotional awareness make both girls uncomfortable. Ling pays for the untouched food and leaves.
• At the same time, Xia Keke and Meng Yi enter the noodle shop. They narrowly pass Ling and Ye Yiren without recognizing them, but both sense something familiar about Ling—especially Xia Keke, who feels that Ling’s presence resembles someone important from her past.
• Xia Keke and Meng Yi discuss the United Alliance, the missing princess of the Princess Camp, and their desire to avenge Xia Keke’s sister’s humiliation.
• Xia Keke realizes that recent footage from Linzhuo may reveal the missing princess, Meng Lian. She identifies Meng Lian through the distinctive pattern on her Astral Mark.
• Meng Yi agrees that the person in the footage is almost certainly Meng Lian, though she is surprised by how weak Meng Lian appears. Xia Keke assumes Meng Lian deliberately held back to avoid causing mass destruction.
• The two decide to send United Alliance personnel to Linzhuo to investigate Meng Lian and gather photographs, videos, and other evidence.
• Elsewhere, Ling suddenly sneezes repeatedly, joking that someone must be thinking about her. She and Ye Yiren eventually decide to eat at a fast-food restaurant before Ye Yiren takes her United Alliance assessment.

Character Developments

• Ling Mengxue: Remains focused on her hidden magical objectives while maintaining her disguise and ordinary outward behavior. She shows practical kindness by paying for the failed noodle meal and displays increasing confidence in her popularity and abilities.
• Ye Yiren: Becomes more openly affectionate and familiar with Ling, even holding her hand and guiding her around the city. She feels an unexplained attraction and sense of familiarity toward Ling, though she still treats Ling as “Brother Feng.”
• Xia Keke: Is revealed to be the leader of the newly established United Alliance. Though playful, childish, and somewhat unmotivated, she is deeply invested in finding her missing princess and avenging her sister. Her discovery of Meng Lian restores her optimism.
• Meng Yi: Acts as Xia Keke’s responsible adviser and disciplinarian. She worries about the Alliance’s political position and the need to preserve balance among powerful factions, while also becoming excited by the possibility of locating Meng Lian.
• The noodle-shop owner: Provides comic relief through his unintentionally suggestive phrasing and complete lack of awareness about why his business is failing.

Significant Themes

• Hidden identities and mistaken recognition: Ling passes close to people connected to her true identity without being recognized, while Xia Keke and Meng Yi sense that something about her is familiar.
• The tension between ordinary life and supernatural conflict: Mundane activities such as traveling, eating, and taking an exam occur alongside secret plans involving magical factions, powerful weapons, and political alliances.
• Hope and renewed purpose: Xia Keke and Meng Yi’s discovery of Meng Lian gives the United Alliance hope of restoring its strength and changing the balance against the Magical Girls.
• Comedy through misunderstanding: The noodle shop’s name and the owner’s phrasing create an extended comedic sequence, contrasting with the more serious magical plot.
• Power and restraint: Meng Yi and Xia Keke interpret Meng Lian’s limited performance not as weakness, but as evidence that she deliberately restrained her overwhelming power in a crowded area.

Character Interactions

• Ling and Ye Yiren grow more physically and emotionally comfortable with one another, including Ye Yiren taking Ling’s hand and expressing concern when Ling sneezes.
• Their shared experience at the noodle shop strengthens their casual companionship, although both are left embarrassed and disgusted by the owner’s wording.
• Xia Keke and Meng Yi display a complementary relationship: Xia Keke is playful, impulsive, and optimistic, while Meng Yi is stern, cautious, and responsible.
• Meng Yi reprimands Xia Keke for sitting carelessly and exposing her stockings, reinforcing her role as both protector and authority figure.
• Xia Keke’s confidence persuades Meng Yi to accept the possibility that the mysterious silver-haired figure in Linzhuo is their missing princess, prompting the Alliance to begin an investigation.

Chapter Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ye Yiren reflects on her growing attachment to Ling Mengxue, becoming uneasy at the thought of separation. She briefly wonders whether she has fallen in love, but rejects the idea by convincing herself that her feelings are only an illusion and that she regards “Brother Feng” as family.
• After lunch, Ye Yiren leaves quickly, using an acceleration skill. Ling Mengxue remains unconcerned and begins traveling toward the dangerous Ping’an Street District.
• Ping’an District is marked as a paranormal danger zone. Although it remains open, official warnings urge ordinary people to stay away because of frequent deaths, injuries, disappearances, and mental breakdowns among explorers and Chosen Ones.
• Ling Mengxue struggles to reach the district. Taxi drivers refuse to take her while she is disguised as a man, but after she returns to her female appearance, one driver becomes more sympathetic. He reveals that he works for the Star Engraving Alliance and agrees to take her only to the district’s outskirts.
• At the district entrance, Ling Mengxue observes frightened pedestrians carrying strange lanterns through a cold, mist-filled environment. Using her Eye of True Sight, she identifies them as Soul Lamps, objects containing Star Source and ghostly flames made from refined souls.
• She enters a shop to purchase one for protection. The elderly shopkeeper warns her repeatedly to leave before six, remain within ten meters of the lantern, avoid curiosity, and escape before the flame dies out.
• The shopkeeper initially claims the Soul Lamp costs 100,000 yuan, but when Ling Mengxue decides to enter without buying one, the old woman rapidly lowers the price—to 30,000, 5,000, 1,000, 200, and finally offers it for free. The chapter ends with this comedic bargaining attempt.

Character Developments

• Ye Yiren: Her feelings toward Ling Mengxue are becoming emotionally significant, though she refuses to acknowledge them. Her insecurity and restlessness suggest she may be developing romantic feelings despite her insistence that she only sees Ling Feng as an older-brother figure.
• Ling Mengxue: She remains bold, curious, and reckless. She investigates Ping’an District despite widespread warnings, uses her female appearance and acting ability to gain cooperation, and relies on observation and magical abilities to assess the dangers. Her decision to enter without a Soul Lamp shows her confidence—or dangerous underestimation of the situation.
• The taxi driver: His initial fear gives way to kindness once he realizes Ling Mengxue is associated with the Star Engraving Alliance. His dual role as a rideshare driver and alliance courier highlights the alliance’s integration into ordinary society.
• The shopkeeper: Though initially trying to make a profit, she genuinely worries about Ling Mengxue’s safety. Her increasingly desperate price reductions reveal both her concern and the humorous, practical nature of the local Soul Lamp trade.

Significant Themes

• Denial and emerging affection: Ye Yiren’s attempts to dismiss her attachment reveal the conflict between her emotions and her self-image.
• Curiosity versus survival: Ping’an District is presented as a place where curiosity is deadly. The warnings emphasize that investigating the unknown can trap or destroy people.
• Appearance and social treatment: Ling Mengxue is treated harshly while disguised as a man but receives immediate sympathy and cooperation as a beautiful young woman, creating a comic commentary on gender and appearance-based judgment.
• Governmental control of supernatural danger: Soul Lamps are refined and distributed by official organizations, suggesting that paranormal threats have become institutionalized and managed through state systems.
• Comedy amid horror: Despite the district’s frightening atmosphere and high death toll, the chapter maintains a playful tone through Ling Mengxue’s internal commentary, the driver’s sudden change in behavior, and the shopkeeper’s absurd self-negotiation.

Character Interactions

• Ye Yiren and Ling Mengxue share an awkward but peaceful lunch, with Ye Yiren concealing her emotional turmoil.
• Ling Mengxue interacts with several taxi drivers, who refuse her while she appears male, before a sympathetic driver agrees to help after learning she is an Astral Mark Girl.
• The taxi driver provides information about the increasing number of adventurers and casualties in Ping’an District.
• Ling Mengxue and the elderly shopkeeper discuss the dangers of the district and the protective function of Soul Lamps. The shopkeeper repeatedly tries to persuade Ling Mengxue to buy one, eventually dropping the price dramatically when Ling Mengxue refuses.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ling Mengxue receives a free Soul Lamp from the old woman and enters Ping'an Street.
• She encounters a group of university students who want her to guide them deeper into the street.
• A panicked student, Brother Nan, runs towards them, warning about a monster chasing him.

Character Developments

• Ling Mengxue: She is now more open to experiencing the world as an ordinary person, showing curiosity and a willingness to explore.
• The University Students: They are eager to explore Ping'an Street, showing courage and a sense of adventure.

Significant Themes

• The theme of curiosity and exploration is prominent, as Ling Mengxue and the students venture into Ping'an Street.
• The contrast between the ordinary world and the paranormal is evident, with the students being unaware of the true dangers they might face.

Character Interactions

• Ling Mengxue interacts with the university students, showing a mix of indifference and curiosity towards them.
• The students interact with each other, showing camaraderie and a shared sense of adventure.

Summary

Plot Points and Events

• Qiu Heng and his friends encounter a monster disguised as their classmate, Xiaonan.
• The monster, a Parasite Demon, reveals itself and threatens the group.
• Ling Mengxue, a Magical Girl, appears and defeats the Parasite Demon with a single spell.

Character Developments

• Qiu Heng demonstrates courage and suspicion when he senses something amiss with the disguised monster.
• Zhao Ping, the president of the Paranormal Society, shows concern for her classmates' safety but is also frightened by the monster.
• Ling Mengxue showcases her power and nonchalance in dealing with the Parasite Demon.

Significant Themes

• The theme of bravery and caution in the face of danger is shown through Qiu Heng's actions.
• The power dynamic between humans and paranormals is explored, with Ling Mengxue's intervention highlighting the disparity in strength.

Character Interactions

• Qiu Heng and Zhao Ping interact with the disguised monster, initially trying to help it before realizing the danger.
• Ling Mengxue interacts with the group, offering explanation and protection, but maintains a certain detachment.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ling Mengxue saves a group of students from a Parasite Demon.
• She refuses to leave Ping'an Street, stating she won't leave anytime soon.
• She encounters a Wandering Soul Scavenger, an old woman with a cart, who offers to trade for her Soul Lamp.
• The old woman gulps down the lamp oil, then gives Ling Mengxue a reward bag containing 2000 Soul Coins and a 'Red Ghost's Hair'.

Character Developments

• Ling Mengxue shows kindness and bravery by saving the students and engaging in a friendly trade with the old woman.
• The old woman, despite being a supernatural creature, displays a friendly and kind demeanor.

Significant Themes

• The theme of kindness and friendship is explored through Ling Mengxue's interactions with the old woman.
• The concept of reputation and its importance is introduced, as Ling Mengxue gains 10 Ping'an Street Reputation from the trade.

Character Interactions

• Ling Mengxue interacts with the students she saves, showing concern for their safety.
• She engages in a friendly and cordial trade with the Wandering Soul Scavenger, showing no fear or prejudice despite the old woman's supernatural nature.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ling Mengxue delivers a package to the Magical Witch (Mu Xi) at the "Elf Treehouse."
• She encounters a minotaur ghost seeking Mu Xi's help regarding his unrequited love for a human woman.
• The minotaur ghost reveals his twisted desires and past actions, enraging Ling Mengxue.

Character Developments

• Ling Mengxue: Shows concern and disgust towards the minotaur ghost's actions, hinting at her strong moral compass.
• Mu Xi (Magical Witch): Demonstrates patience and wisdom in handling the minotaur ghost, using his own words to reveal his true nature.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between desire and reason.
• The consequences of unchecked lust and obsession.
• The importance of mutual affection in relationships.

Character Interactions

• Ling Mengxue and Mu Xi: Though they haven't interacted much, they share a mutual understanding and respect as Magical Girls.
• Mu Xi and the minotaur ghost: Mu Xi uses her calm demeanor and clever questioning to expose the minotaur ghost's true nature, while he reveals his twisted desires and past actions.

Chapter Summary

The Minotaur Ghost’s emotional agitation allows Mu Xi’s mind magic to expose its true intentions. When it attempts to flee, the flowering vines decorating the shop come alive, binding and killing it within seconds before absorbing its remains. Ling Mengxue is shocked by Mu Xi’s ruthless efficiency and realizes that the seemingly gentle witch is far more dangerous than she appears.
Mu Xi explains that, despite the division between good and evil forces in the area, supernatural beings must be judged individually because many disguise their motives. She invites Ling Mengxue to call her by name and tries to appear friendly, but Ling remains cautious, suspecting that Fang Zi’s warnings have influenced her opinion. Mu Xi jokingly charges for information, only to be surprised when Ling produces a large number of Soul Coins. Rather than accept payment, Mu Xi asks Ling to critique her newly written novel, All Beauties Are Fleeting Clouds, which embarrasses her because of its subject matter. Ling offers practical writing advice, and Mu Xi seriously records her suggestions, revealing a more earnest and sensitive side beneath her lazy, playful persona.
Through their conversation, Ling learns that they are still in the outer area of Ping’an Street, near Central City. Mu Xi guards the main passage to Dark City and assists those who enter with good intentions, while killing anyone harboring hostile motives. The region contains multiple powerful mages, including Mu Xi’s equal-level sworn enemy, the Evil Witch—a Dark Girl allied with supernatural beings and the Ghost King. This alliance has created the current division between the major factions. Xi He is expected to arrange matters for Ling’s new shop.
Before leaving, Mu Xi offers Ling a guest room and later suggests that she study magical formulas and practical potions with Mu Xi’s apprentice. Ling jokingly asks whether Mu Xi can create laxatives or turn stone into gold; Mu Xi answers that both are possible. Ling responds with a teasing blessing for Mu Xi’s business and escapes before being drawn into further involvement. Mu Xi is annoyed by Ling’s sharp remarks but remains amused and quietly promises to remember her. She warns Ling not to travel too deeply into the dangerous areas.
Ling continues toward her mission destination, now entering territory associated with the Evil Witch. Although she is intrigued by the possibility of learning a potion that creates gold, she senses that Mu Xi is as dangerous as Fang Zi and recognizes the connection between the two powerful, eccentric women. Her mission and curiosity about Dark City outweigh her desire to return to an ordinary life. Using the Light-Source Spirit Crystal to illuminate the route and teleporting across several stretches, she eventually reaches Alley No. 2.

Character Developments and Interactions

• Mu Xi: Revealed as both terrifyingly powerful and deceptively approachable. She shifts between ruthless executioner, teasing shopkeeper, shy novelist, and sincere magical researcher.
• Ling Mengxue: Remains wary of Mu Xi but becomes increasingly amused and curious about her. She demonstrates financial independence, confidence, sarcasm, and a practical focus on her mission.
• Mu Xi and Ling Mengxue: Their relationship develops through playful verbal sparring and cautious mutual interest. Mu Xi attempts to befriend and recruit Ling, while Ling maintains distance but accepts her help and advice.
• Mu Xi and Fang Zi: Their friendship and shared background suggest a close bond between two highly dangerous and capable women, despite their contrasting personalities.
• Mu Xi and the Minotaur Ghost: The encounter establishes Mu Xi’s policy of judging intent rather than appearance and shows the fatal consequences for enemies who reveal hostile motives.

Major Themes

• Appearances versus true nature: Mu Xi looks harmless and cute but is merciless toward threats; supernatural beings may also hide their intentions.
• Trust and caution: Ling must navigate alliances in a divided supernatural world without blindly trusting either “good” or “evil” factions.
• Power and territorial conflict: The rivalry between Mu Xi, the Evil Witch, the Ghost King, and the secret realms forms the larger political backdrop.
• Hidden personal interests: Mu Xi’s interest in writing and magical research humanizes her, showing that powerful figures also possess ordinary hobbies and insecurities.
• Dreams, growth, and adventure: Ling’s mission pulls her deeper into Dark City, even as she reflects that she has gradually abandoned her old dream of living an ordinary life.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ling Mengxue arrives at her "Magical Potion Shop" on Ping'an Street, which transforms upon her arrival.
• A girl, later revealed to be a "Blood Doll," knocks on the door. She's injured and has been bullied by ghosts.
• Ling Mengxue decides to stand up for her and offers to take care of the bullies, but the Blood Doll reveals she's already handled them.

Character Developments

• Ling Mengxue: Shows a protective nature towards the Blood Doll, indicating her growing into her role as a "witch."
• Blood Doll: Reveals her dark side, showing she's not just a pitiful child but also a formidable creature.

Significant Themes

• Protection and care for the weak, even when they're not entirely human.
• The dual nature of creatures in this world, often appearing harmless but harboring darkness.

Character Interactions

• Ling Mengxue and the Blood Doll: Their relationship begins to form, with Ling Mengxue showing care and the Blood Doll showing loyalty and dark tendencies.

Chapter Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ling Mengxue discovers that the materials in the room are running out, then treats Blood Doll’s badly injured arm herself. Using magical guidance, she gathers medicine and surgical supplies, gains basic surgery experience from the system, and successfully repairs the wound. Blood Doll’s missing flesh is expected to regenerate within three days.
• Blood Doll’s intense devotion to Ling Mengxue is emphasized. She views Ling as the person who gave her a second life and created her new body, regarding her almost as a reborn parent.
• Blood Doll makes several bizarre and suggestive comments during the treatment, unintentionally making the medical procedure sound like something much more improper. Ling Mengxue is confused and embarrassed, though she continues treating her.
• As evening approaches, the fog around Ping'an District thickens, revealing the terrifying outlines of Dark City. A massive shadow and supernatural shrieks cause the creatures in the area to hide in fear.
• In Xingzhou City, the Star Engraving Alliance receives news that its long-lost princess has been located. The alliance immediately posts a high-priority mission to bring her back, and its members eagerly compete to participate.
• The alliance members hope the princess will become their leader, since her presence would provide a major advantage, including a 10% increase in meditation efficiency for all members. Su Yun knows the princess’s school and location but chooses not to join the retrieval mission yet.
• At a hotel in Xingzhou City, Ling Yue arrives with Nan Muya and Ling Lexuan. They prepare to eat and discuss their travel plans.
• Ling Lexuan suggests visiting Ping'an Street, a supernatural area leading to Dark City. Despite Ling Yue’s unease, he believes his martial arts and the two powerful Destiny Engravers accompanying him will protect them.
• The chapter ends by describing Ping'an District at night: its deadly fog, supernatural creatures, freezing temperatures, curse, desperate vendors, reckless adventurers, and the frequent deaths of those who enter.

Character Developments

• Ling Mengxue demonstrates growing confidence and practical skill by performing surgery despite lacking formal medical expertise. Her system rewards her efforts with surgery experience, suggesting she is developing through experimentation.
• Blood Doll’s dependence and adoration toward Ling Mengxue become clearer. She is completely obedient and unusually tolerant of pain, while her strange phrasing reveals her distorted understanding of affection and bodily treatment.
• Su Yun is established as someone with valuable information and a possible connection to the missing princess. Although friendly with the other alliance members, she deliberately stays out of their immediate rescue effort, suggesting she has her own plans or reservations.
• Ling Yue acts as a responsible but somewhat overwhelmed leader. He tries to manage the hotel arrangements, food orders, and itinerary, but is repeatedly flustered by the girls’ extravagant tastes.
• Ling Lexuan is curious, enthusiastic, and fascinated by supernatural locations. Her interest in Ping'an Street may draw the group directly into danger.
• Nan Muya is similarly energetic and food-loving, eagerly listing an enormous number of dishes and contributing to the group’s lively atmosphere.

Significant Themes

• Devotion and dependence: Blood Doll’s loyalty shows how saving someone’s life and giving them a new identity can create an intense, almost familial bond.
• The dangers of supernatural curiosity: Ping'an District attracts adventurers and tourists despite its deadly reputation, showing how curiosity, greed, and thrill-seeking can override common sense.
• Power and factional struggle: The Star Engraving Alliance’s weakness compared with rival factions makes the missing princess strategically important. Her return could transform the alliance’s position.
• Contrasting worlds: The chapter moves between the warm, lively normality of Xingzhou City and the oppressive horror of Ping'an District, highlighting how ordinary life exists beside hidden supernatural danger.
• Comedy amid horror: Blood Doll’s awkward remarks, the girls’ extravagant food orders, and Ling Yue’s reactions provide humor before the narrative shifts back to the grim dangers of Dark City.

Character Interactions

• Ling Mengxue treats Blood Doll’s wound while Blood Doll expresses unquestioning trust and unsettling affection. Ling’s practical, confused responses contrast sharply with Blood Doll’s warped interpretation of the experience.
• Su Yun interacts warmly with fellow Star Engraving members, who flirt playfully and ask her for information about the princess. She remains helpful but keeps her own involvement limited.
• Ling Yue attempts to organize the hotel stay and meals for Ling Lexuan and Nan Muya. Both girls overwhelm him with elaborate food requests, forcing him to rely on a recorder and the hotel’s chef.
• Ling Lexuan’s enthusiasm about visiting Ping'an Street clashes with Ling Yue’s caution, though his confidence in the group’s strength prevents him from rejecting the idea outright.
• The Star Engraving girls’ excitement over recovering their princess shows their shared frustration, ambition, and hope for stronger leadership.

Chapter Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Star Prefecture’s citizens continue speculating about the paranormal disturbances, while only paranormal-investigation teams and unusually open-minded thrill-seekers dare approach the affected areas.
• At night, Ping’an Street becomes more dangerous as paranormal creatures emerge to hunt. Ling Mengxue, protected by the Destiny Engraver’s aura, encounters relatively few of them.
• While resting in her building, Ling Mengxue experiences an unnatural cold caused by the secret realm’s cursed mist. She discovers that the cold affects beings below a certain cultivation realm, though her cheat temporarily removes the effect.
• Her wardrobe contains almost nothing except witch outfits, forcing her to experiment with layering gauze clothing and stockings for warmth. She ultimately settles on a black pair of pantyhose, while internally complaining about the impracticality and provocative nature of witch attire.
• Ling Mengxue reflects on Tang Ling’s past insults and battles, admitting that she has gradually become accustomed to the magical girls’ behavior. She believes they are now obedient, although she suspects this obedience may only be superficial.
• After organizing a basic potionology manual, she begins preparing ordinary healing and recovery potions in her laboratory.
• She then uses the Silver-Haired Witch’s Grimoire and newly acquired materials to brew a special Hercules Potion (Jiangnan Brand). The potion greatly increases attack power for twenty-four hours but carries unspecified side effects.
• Although she lacks a permanent alchemy skill, Ling Mengxue uses automatic control to perform the brewing while memorizing the process and gaining alchemy experience.
• The brewing process is bizarre and initially appears poisonous, producing skull-shaped steam, slime, and constantly changing colors. Despite its horrifying appearance, the potion eventually becomes clear and water-like, leaving Ling Mengxue unsure whether she succeeded.
• Before she can consult Xi He, the latter begins reciting the menu again, ending the chapter on a comedic cliffhanger.

Character Developments

• Ling Mengxue: Demonstrates greater adaptability and practical resourcefulness. She investigates the cursed cold, experiments with magical clothing, and begins seriously learning potion-making rather than relying solely on automatic skills. Her internal monologue also reveals lingering embarrassment and irritation over Tang Ling’s influence on her thoughts.
• Tang Ling: Does not appear directly, but his past insults and interactions continue to affect Ling Mengxue’s behavior and self-image.
• Xi He: Remains a teasing, somewhat tsundere presence. Her repeated menu recitation interrupts Ling Mengxue’s attempt to determine whether the potion was successfully brewed.
• The magical girls: Ling Mengxue believes they have become more obedient following their earlier conflicts, though she doubts their submission is entirely genuine.

Significant Themes

• Adaptation to hostile environments: Ling Mengxue must adjust to the secret realm’s curse, dangerous creatures, and impractical magical equipment.
• Practicality versus magical absurdity: The chapter humorously contrasts powerful magical systems with mundane concerns such as clothing, temperature, cooking appliances, and food safety.
• Growth through experience: Ling Mengxue gradually develops alchemical knowledge by repeatedly practicing, memorizing procedures, and accumulating experience.
• Identity and appearance: Her discomfort with witch clothing, stockings, and maintaining a “queenly” persona reflects her struggle between her public image and ordinary personal preferences.
• Comedy amid danger: Even in a cursed district filled with paranormal threats, the focus repeatedly shifts to absurd domestic problems and potion-brewing mishaps.

Character Interactions

• Ling Mengxue’s thoughts are shaped by her previous confrontations with Tang Ling, especially his insults and their effect on her temper.
• She recalls Xi Yan’s earlier instructions while putting on the stockings, showing that the magical girls’ practical advice has become part of her routine.
• The chapter’s final interaction is between Ling Mengxue and Xi He: Ling Mengxue is about to question the strange finished potion, but Xi He distracts her by mechanically reciting the menu.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ling Mengxue successfully brews Strength Potion, gaining alchemy experience.
• A Dark Mummy visits the shop, requesting a face change.
• Ling Mengxue performs the surgery, despite the mummy's fear and initial reluctance.

Character Developments

• Ling Mengxue demonstrates her professionalism and calm demeanor under pressure.
• The Dark Mummy reveals its fear of pain and desire for a better appearance.

Significant Themes

• The importance of customer satisfaction and professionalism.
• The fear and mistrust paranormal beings have towards powerful entities like Ling Mengxue.

Character Interactions

• Ling Mengxue and the Dark Mummy: Despite the mummy's fear, Ling Mengxue remains professional and empathetic, trying to reassure the mummy during the surgery.
• Ling Mengxue and Blood Doll: Ling Mengxue shows concern for Blood Doll's well-being, asking her to wait outside during the potentially gruesome surgery.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ling Mengxue performs a surgery on a Dark Mummy, causing it extreme fear due to her speed and skill.
• The Dark Mummy flees the shop in terror, increasing Ling Mengxue's fame.
• Ling Mengxue closes the shop for the night and gives the Blood Doll instructions on how to secure the shop.

Character Developments

• Ling Mengxue demonstrates her surgical prowess and gains fame.
• The Dark Mummy experiences extreme fear and becomes more wary of Ling Mengxue.
• The Blood Doll shows obedience and understanding of her duties.

Significant Themes

• Fear and its consequences.
• The power dynamics between Ling Mengxue and her clients.
• The relationship between Ling Mengxue and the Blood Doll.

Character Interactions

• Ling Mengxue and the Dark Mummy: Ling Mengxue's surgical skills cause the Dark Mummy extreme fear, leading it to flee.
• Ling Mengxue and the Blood Doll: Ling Mengxue gives the Blood Doll instructions on securing the shop, showing trust in her. The Blood Doll shows obedience and understanding.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ling Mengxue lies to her sister about staying in the girls' dormitory to avoid revealing she's run away from home.
• News of Ling Mengxue's return spreads in the supernatural community, causing fear and excitement.
• Blood-Robed Queen flees after hearing about Ling Mengxue's return.
• Ling Mengxue completes a daily task, "Open for Business," receiving an old bicycle as a reward.
• Ling Mengxue plans to visit the Dark Witch who invited her to the Idol Song-and-Dance Gala.

Character Developments

• Ling Mengxue shows her acting skills and determination to keep her whereabouts secret from her sister.
• Blood Doll demonstrates her enthusiasm and energy in her daily tasks.
• Ling Mengxue shows curiosity and a desire to investigate the Dark Witch's invitation.

Significant Themes

• Deception and truth: Ling Mengxue lies to her sister to maintain her freedom, while the supernatural community reacts to her return with fear and excitement.
• Power dynamics: The Dark Witch's return instills fear in other supernatural beings, while Ling Mengxue's actions show her independence and curiosity.

Character Interactions

• Ling Mengxue and her sister, Ling Xiaoyu, interact over the phone, with Ling Mengxue successfully deceiving her sister about her whereabouts.
• Ling Mengxue and Blood Doll interact as master and servant, with Ling Mengxue showing care for Blood Doll's well-being and Blood Doll enthusiastically completing her tasks.

Chapter Summary

1. Key Plot Points and Events

• Ling Mengxue leaves the Potion House to investigate the Star Engraving Alliance, telling Blood Doll that she may be gone for about a day. Blood Doll is visibly disappointed but agrees to manage the business in her absence.
• Because Ping'an Street is enormous and her magical energy is limited, Ling Mengxue considers using a flying broom. However, the dense fog makes flying impractical, so she reluctantly chooses an old bicycle instead.
• She attaches her Soul Lamp to the handlebars, using its ghostly flame to disperse the surrounding fog, and rides into Ping'an Street.
• Outside Ping'an District, increasing numbers of adventurers, researchers, students, vendors, and government personnel gather to investigate the notorious forbidden zone. The area has attracted attention because of rumors about monsters, secret realms, and mythical treasures.
• Ling Yue, Ling Lexuan, and Nan Muya arrive at the district in a black limousine. They discuss the dangers of entering but decide to investigate the area themselves.
• The group visits a shop selling protective Soul Lamps, which are jointly developed by the government and the Star Engraving Alliance. Ling Yue boasts that they want the shop’s best products, leading the shopkeeper to sell them three Fine-grade Soul Lamps for three million yuan.
• Ling Yue is forced to pay despite realizing the price is far higher than expected, while Ling Lexuan and Nan Muya privately laugh at his embarrassment. The old woman celebrates the profitable sale and prepares to sell more lamps.
• Meanwhile, Ling Mengxue continues deeper into Ping'an Street, discovering that the area is quieter than expected. Rather than wandering ghosts, she sees hostile, shadowy figures hiding in corners and watching the world with resentment.

2. Character Developments

• Ling Mengxue: Shows practicality and adaptability. Although she wants a more impressive magical mode of transportation, she prioritizes conserving magical energy and uses a bicycle. Her willingness to appear undignified reflects her growing comfort with her powerful but unconventional existence.
• Blood Doll: Reveals her dependence on and attachment to Ling Mengxue. Her mood immediately drops when her master announces her departure, though she pretends to be cheerful and promises to manage the shop.
• Ling Yue: Displays wealth, vanity, and impulsiveness by loudly insisting on buying the most expensive Soul Lamps. When the price becomes unexpectedly high, his confidence gives way to financial anxiety and embarrassment, though he still pays to preserve his pride.
• Ling Lexuan: Comes across as curious, energetic, and adventurous. She has researched the district beforehand and understands that ordinary adventurers can survive near its outer edges. She also enjoys teasing Ling Yue and is excited by the possibility of finding magical treasures.
• Nan Muya: Is more reserved and socially conscious than Ling Yue. She is embarrassed by his arrogant behavior but remains interested in the supernatural environment and accompanies the group into the district.
• The old shopkeeper: Is shrewd and opportunistic. She quickly identifies the visitors as wealthy and manipulates Ling Yue’s pride into making an expensive purchase, while maintaining the appearance of a helpful merchant.

3. Significant Themes

• Appearance versus practicality: Ling Mengxue worries about preserving her imposing image but ultimately chooses the humble bicycle because it is the most practical option.
• Exploration of the unknown: Ping'an Street is becoming a major focus for adventurers, researchers, and authorities, showing society’s growing fascination with forbidden supernatural spaces despite the danger.
• Greed and commercial exploitation: The Soul Lamp seller profits from outsiders’ ignorance and vanity, demonstrating how even dangerous supernatural regions create opportunities for ordinary business.
• Pride and embarrassment: Ling Yue’s boast forces him into an expensive purchase, highlighting how social image can override common sense.
• Supernatural coexistence: The district is not simply a battlefield filled with monsters; it contains shops, products, travelers, and a functioning economy alongside hostile spirits and dangerous phenomena.

4. Character Interactions

• Ling Mengxue and Blood Doll share a master-servant relationship marked by affection and dependence. Blood Doll’s exaggerated disappointment contrasts with Mengxue’s calm practicality.
• Ling Yue and Ling Lexuan interact like close cousins. He tries to appear impressive, while she enthusiastically encourages him and then quietly enjoys his discomfort.
• Ling Yue and Nan Muya have a friendly classmate relationship, though Nan Muya is embarrassed by his arrogance. He makes a courteous gesture by ensuring she exits the vehicle first.
• The three visitors cooperate while preparing for the expedition, relying on Soul Lamps and Destiny Space for protection and supplies.
• The shopkeeper exploits Ling Yue’s boastful attitude, creating a humorous but costly confrontation between youthful vanity and experienced commercial cunning.
• Ling Mengxue’s journey occurs in parallel with the trio’s arrival, setting up two separate explorations of Ping'an Street that may eventually intersect.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ling Mengxue encounters numerous supernatural entities while riding her bike, but none approach her due to fear.
• She encounters and kills a Third-Order supernatural entity, a muscular ghost, with ease.
• She boards a ghost bus, No. 888, which activates a dungeon challenge. She becomes a Chosen One and enters the challenge.
• The environment outside the bus darkens, and the bus interior becomes dimly lit.

Character Developments

• Ling Mengxue demonstrates her power and fearlessness against supernatural entities, further solidifying her reputation.
• Qiu Heng, a member of the Paranormal Society, recognizes Ling Mengxue and seeks her protection.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between humans and supernatural entities.
• The fear and awe that Ling Mengxue inspires in supernatural entities.
• The concept of Chosen Ones and their role in the dungeon challenge.

Character Interactions

• Ling Mengxue interacts with the ghostly entities on the bus, including the driver and the elderly cashier, who show fear and respect towards her.
• Qiu Heng recognizes Ling Mengxue and seeks her help, showing his trust in her power.

Chapter Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qiu Heng is transported into his third monthly mystic-realm instance, the dangerous Ghost Bus, immediately after two previous survival experiences.
• He encounters Ling Mengxue, a powerful Magical Girl he previously met. Although she is capable of destroying supernatural entities with ease, she deliberately acts like a harmless, polite young woman.
• A veteran chosen player with a deepened Crimson Seal approaches Qiu Heng and Ling Mengxue, claiming to know the instance well and promising to lead everyone to safety.
• Ling Mengxue recognizes that the man is actually a low-level supernatural entity disguised as a human. Rather than expose him, she pretends to trust him and allows him to lower his guard.
• The Ghost Bus continues picking up passengers. Ghosts pay Soul Coins to obtain human “meat” from the cashier, revealing that the chosen players are effectively being transported as prey.
• A terrifying female ghost boards the bus, brutally tears off an office worker’s arm, and places it in her basket. Ling Mengxue secretly uses magic to stop the victim from bleeding to death, but does not openly intervene.
• Later, a bald ghost and a seemingly beautiful woman in a bloodstained dress board. The woman appears to target Ling Mengxue, frightening the veteran player, who identifies both passengers as ghosts.
• The veteran desperately tries to force Ling Mengxue and Qiu Heng off the bus, warning them that disguised ghosts can lure passengers away and remove their organs.
• Ling Mengxue remains completely calm, implying that she is not afraid because she is far more powerful than the ghosts. When she asks the veteran how much fare he paid, he suddenly realizes that his own payment may expose his identity or intentions.

Character Developments

• Qiu Heng: Although still cautious and frightened, Qiu Heng has grown stronger after clearing previous instances. He recognizes Ling Mengxue as an overwhelming ally and instinctively trusts her judgment over the veteran’s claims.
• Ling Mengxue: Demonstrates immense confidence and control. She hides her true strength behind a gentle, innocent persona, secretly analyzes supernatural beings, and protects the injured office worker without revealing herself.
• The veteran player/supernatural entity: Initially presents himself as experienced and trustworthy, but Ling Mengxue sees through his disguise. His confident façade breaks when she ignores his warnings, revealing desperation and possible ulterior motives.
• The office worker: Becomes a horrifying example of the Ghost Bus’s danger when a ghost tears off her arm. She survives only because Ling Mengxue secretly stops the bleeding.
• The newly arrived ghosts: The grocery-buying female ghost treats human bodies as food, while the female passenger and bald ghost appear to recognize Ling Mengxue’s identity and fear her power.

Significant Themes

• Appearance versus reality: Humans, ghosts, and even supposed allies disguise their identities. Ling Mengxue’s harmless appearance conceals overwhelming power, while the “veteran” human is actually a supernatural predator.
• Power and composure: The chapter contrasts ordinary chosen players’ terror with Ling Mengxue’s effortless calm. Her lack of fear signals that she occupies a completely different level of strength.
• Human vulnerability: The office worker’s sudden mutilation emphasizes how fragile humans are in the mystic realms and how quickly ordinary situations can become lethal.
• Predation and survival: The Ghost Bus functions as a hunting ground where ghosts purchase humans as food or bait, while the chosen must constantly determine who is trustworthy.
• Deception and manipulation: Ling Mengxue deliberately acts weak to manipulate the disguised entity, while the supernatural passengers use human appearances to approach their prey.

Character Interactions

• Qiu Heng speaks with Ling Mengxue about their repeated encounters and the deadly fate of other chosen players, showing his growing familiarity and trust toward her.
• The veteran attempts to recruit Qiu Heng and Ling Mengxue into his protection, but Ling Mengxue politely plays along while secretly seeing through him.
• Ling Mengxue’s sweet responses confuse Qiu Heng, who cannot understand why she is hiding her true abilities.
• The grocery ghost attacks the office worker while Ling Mengxue quietly intervenes to preserve the victim’s life.
• The veteran panics when the new ghosts appear and tries to drag Ling Mengxue away, but she effortlessly resists and questions his fare payment, turning the pressure back onto him.

Chapter 259 Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ling Mengxue exposes a middle-aged passenger as a disguised Fourth Order vicious ghost. She reveals that the bus’s signboard offered several choices, including joining the chosen ones, paying to lure passengers away, or ignoring all rules. She chose the first option to save the passengers and earn Magic Source.
• The ghost attempts to intimidate Ling Mengxue into leaving the bus with him, explaining that disguised ghosts regularly trick humans off the bus to harvest their organs.
• Instead of being frightened, Ling Mengxue summons her Star Source weapon, the Moonstar Blade, and challenges him to attack first. She treats the dangerous bus dungeon as little more than a place to farm mission experience.
• Using the technique “Spring Rhyme,” she kills the ghost in a single slash. The attack is so overwhelming that the entire bus is illuminated, leaving the driver, ghosts, and chosen ones stunned.
• Ling Mengxue stores her weapon and uses a Recovery Potion to heal the injured female office worker, who would otherwise likely have suffered permanent disability.
• Her display of power terrifies the other ghosts. Bald Ghost immediately abandons his attempt to collect money from his girlfriend, while the vegetable-basket woman hides in fear.
• Ling Mengxue prepares to leave through a Fixed-Point Spatial Teleportation Array. The chosen ones panic, believing the ghosts will attack once she is gone.
• She orders the bus driver to take all the chosen ones safely out of the danger zone, threatening him with further punishment if anyone dies.
• To prevent the ghosts from harming humans after her departure, Ling Mengxue places Trial-Level Magic Flame Seals on them. For approximately one week, any malicious action against humans will cause them to explode into magical flames.
• The rescued female passenger asks Ling Mengxue for her name. After briefly considering remaining anonymous, Ling Mengxue identifies herself as the Legendary Witch before teleporting away.

Character Development

• Ling Mengxue displays overwhelming confidence, combat ability, and a playful, battle-hungry side. Rather than acting like the traditionally gentle and mysterious Legendary Witch, she behaves boldly and aggressively, even licking her blade and encouraging the ghost to attack.
• She also shows a strong sense of responsibility. Although she claims she is merely fulfilling her duties as a Special Affairs Bureau agent, she heals the injured woman and ensures the chosen ones will survive after she leaves.
• Her attitude toward combat remains somewhat disappointed: she hoped for a challenging battle but instantly killed the supposedly powerful ghost.
• Qiu Heng and the chosen ones shift from fear and despair to relief and admiration after realizing Ling Mengxue is on their side.
• The middle-aged ghost changes from a confident predator to a terrified and helpless victim once his disguise is exposed.
• The driver, Bald Ghost, and the other supernatural beings become completely submissive after witnessing Ling Mengxue’s strength.

Significant Themes

• Power and intimidation: Ling Mengxue’s overwhelming strength instantly reverses the power dynamic on the bus, transforming a supernatural hunting ground into a place controlled by her.
• Appearance versus reality: Several ghosts appear to be ordinary passengers, while the apparently vulnerable young woman is actually the most dangerous being present.
• Protection and responsibility: Ling Mengxue’s actions show that true strength involves protecting weaker people, not merely defeating enemies.
• Moral choice: The chapter emphasizes the consequences of choosing to help others. Ling Mengxue selects the altruistic mission rather than pursuing easier or more selfish rewards.
• Humor through contrast: Her savage combat style contrasts with her expected image as a noble, gentle magical girl, creating surprise and comedic reactions from the ghosts.

Character Interactions

• The middle-aged ghost tries to lure Ling Mengxue off the bus, but she dismisses his threats and challenges him directly.
• Qiu Heng and the chosen ones look to Ling Mengxue for protection and later plead with her not to leave them behind.
• Ling Mengxue gives the injured office worker a healing potion, earning her tearful gratitude.
• She threatens and commands the bus driver, forcing him to transport the chosen ones safely.
• She warns the remaining ghosts not to harm humans and reinforces the warning with magical seals.
• The rescued woman’s request for Ling Mengxue’s name allows the heroine to formally announce her title before departing.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ling Mengxue gains a significant amount of reputation points and magic experience after completing tasks.
• She becomes faster on her bicycle, drawing confusion from a resentful spirit.
• Mu Xi, the Magical Witch, helps supernatural beings at her treehouse, demonstrating her influence and power.
• Mu Xi prepares to teach her apprentice, Shu Momo, magical potion formulas.
• Shu Momo arrives at the treehouse, acting familiar and confident.

Character Developments

• Ling Mengxue: Gains confidence and determination after earning reputation points and magic experience. She believes she can easily fight a High Tier opponent across ranks once she becomes an Intermediate Astral Mark Girl.
• Mu Xi: Maintains her image as a guardian of peace and a powerful witch. She is respected by supernatural beings and has the ability to teach higher-ranked supernatural beings a lesson.
• Shu Momo: Shows her lively and adorable personality, acting confidently and familiar with Mu Xi.

Significant Themes

• Power and influence: Mu Xi's power and influence are demonstrated through her ability to help supernatural beings and teach higher-ranked supernatural beings a lesson.
• Confidence and determination: Ling Mengxue gains confidence and determination after earning reputation points and magic experience, believing she can easily fight a High Tier opponent across ranks.
• Familiarity and confidence: Shu Momo acts familiar and confident with Mu Xi, showing her comfortable and close relationship with her master.

Character Interactions

• Ling Mengxue interacts with supernatural beings on the street, drawing confusion from a resentful spirit with her fast bicycle.
• Mu Xi interacts with supernatural beings at her treehouse, demonstrating her influence and power.
• Mu Xi and Shu Momo interact at the treehouse, with Shu Momo acting familiar and confident with Mu Xi.