Chapter Summaries

Chapter Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ling Wanqing and Ling Luoluo engage in a chaotic, catlike wrestling match after their argument over Ling Feng. Their fight damages their clothes and leaves the bed in disarray.
• During the struggle, Ling Wanqing’s Astral Mark Necklace is exposed, revealing that she is also an Astral Mark Girl. Ling Luoluo becomes even more determined to “capture” her, while both remain frustrated that the other refuses to recognize Ling Feng’s identity.
• The two girls eventually end up outside Ling Feng’s bedroom. Ling Feng, already upset after his conversation with Fang Lin, is irritated by the noise and by remembering that one of them chased him through the streets.
• Ling Xiaoyu, also feeling troubled by Ling Feng’s mood, steps outside to clear her head. She receives a call from Fang Zi of the Magic Association’s Catgirl Café branch.
• Fang Zi warns that Nightmare’s appearance has created instability and disasters across different regions. Nightmare feeds on the evil thoughts of humans and may grow into a serious threat, particularly through forces connected to the Seven Deadly Sins. Ordinary weapons cannot destroy Nightmares; only Fate Inscribers can.
• Ling Xiaoyu chats with her neighbor, Old Wang, who is preparing fireworks and beer for New Year’s Eve. Their conversation emphasizes the warmth and simplicity of family companionship.
• Fireworks temporarily bring peace between Ling Wanqing and Ling Luoluo as they watch them together from the window.
• Ling Feng sleeps through the New Year’s greetings and messages flooding his phone. Friends, classmates, and acquaintances send him blessings, red packets, jokes, and expressions of affection or concern.
• The prologue concludes, introducing the next volume: “The Magical World of Swords and Shadows.”

Character Developments

• Ling Wanqing and Ling Luoluo: Their rivalry remains intense, but it is largely comedic rather than genuinely malicious. Their mutual discovery as Astral Mark Girls deepens their conflict, while their shared enjoyment of the fireworks reveals that they can temporarily set aside their hostility.
• Ling Feng: He is emotionally withdrawn after his conversation with Fang Lin and isolates himself in his room, ignoring the New Year messages and the commotion outside.
• Ling Xiaoyu: She shows concern for Ling Feng and tries to give him space, while also demonstrating her responsibilities as a leader connected to the Magic Association. Her conversation with Old Wang brings out her warm, considerate side.
• Fang Lin: She becomes uncertain and slightly guilty after realizing Ling Feng may have been upset by their earlier conversation.
• Fang Zi: She maintains a playful, teasing manner but delivers important information about the growing Nightmare crisis.
• Old Wang: He is portrayed as a cheerful, lonely neighbor who values family-like companionship during the New Year.
• Ling Feng’s classmates and acquaintances: Their numerous messages reflect how widely connected and valued he has become, as well as the growing number of people emotionally invested in him.

Significant Themes

• Family and companionship: New Year’s Eve highlights the comfort of having loved ones nearby, whether through family, friends, or neighbors.
• Conflict beneath affection: The quarrel between Ling Wanqing and Ling Luoluo, and Ling Feng’s tension with Fang Lin, show how care and resentment can coexist.
• The hidden magical threat: Nightmare represents the danger created by human negativity, obsession, and the darker aspects of emotion.
• Isolation versus connection: Ling Feng withdraws from everyone despite receiving many affectionate messages, contrasting with the communal celebration occurring around him.
• Brief beauty and fleeting happiness: The fireworks symbolize moments of intense but temporary joy, providing a short-lived pause in the characters’ conflicts.
• Transition and foreshadowing: The ending shifts from the domestic New Year setting toward a broader magical conflict involving Nightmares, the Magic Association, and the upcoming magical world.

Important Character Interactions

• Ling Wanqing and Ling Luoluo: Their physical and verbal battle exposes their identities as magical girls and reinforces their rivalry.
• Ling Feng and Ling Xiaoyu: Though they do not directly resolve their tension, Ling Xiaoyu quietly worries about him and leaves him supportive messages.
• Ling Xiaoyu and Fang Lin: Fang Lin’s earlier conversation with Ling Feng has created emotional strain, leaving both women concerned about his reaction.
• Ling Xiaoyu and Fang Zi: Their friendly phone call combines personal familiarity with serious discussion of the Nightmare emergency.
• Ling Xiaoyu and Old Wang: Their New Year exchange illustrates neighborly kindness and the importance of companionship.
• Ling Feng and his classmates: The flood of messages, greetings, red packets, and personal remarks demonstrates the strong bonds he has formed with the people around him, even though he remains asleep and unaware of them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ye Xiaoying, a Hell Girl, visits Fated Scenery Court, her organization's gathering spot.
• She receives a mission from Bai Lingxuan, her superior, to participate in the once-every-ten-years martial arts tournament in Chongming Ancient City and obtain the champion's reward.
• Ling Feng, a young man, wakes up and checks his messages, including ones from Lan Yuxin.

Character Developments

• Ye Xiaoying: She shows fear and panic when facing Bai Lingxuan, revealing her lack of bravery despite being a Hell Girl. She is determined to complete her mission to avoid punishment.
• Bai Lingxuan: She appears indifferent and unconcerned about the mission's details, only caring about the outcome. She seems to enjoy teasing Ye Xiaoying.
• Ling Feng: He is lazy and half-asleep in the morning, showing a lack of motivation. He cares about others' feelings but struggles to respond to bizarre messages.

Significant Themes

• Fear and determination: Ye Xiaoying's fear of punishment drives her to complete her mission.
• Indifference and responsibility: Bai Lingxuan shows indifference to the mission's details but expects Ye Xiaoying to complete it.
• Communication struggles: Ling Feng struggles to respond to bizarre messages, highlighting the theme of effective communication.

Character Interactions

• Ye Xiaoying and Bai Lingxuan: Their interaction shows a power dynamic, with Bai Lingxuan holding authority and Ye Xiaoying showing fear and determination to please her.
• Ling Feng and Lan Yuxin (through messages): Ling Feng struggles to respond to Lan Yuxin's messages, showing a lack of clear communication between them.

Chapter Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ling Feng reflects on his failed relationship with Lan Yuxin. Although he understands that she has the right to exchange contact information with other men, he feels that doing so while emotionally close to him made it seem as though she was keeping romantic alternatives open.
• Believing the situation cannot be undone, Ling Feng decides it is better to clarify their relationship early rather than continue holding her back. He hopes they can at least remain classmates or friends.
• Lan Yuxin responds almost immediately and appears eager to repair their relationship. While chatting with her friends, Tang Ling notices that Yuxin is unusually happy and giggling at her phone.
• Ling Feng considers contacting Luo Xiyan, but she calls him first. She asks whether he is free and unexpectedly invites him on a date.
• Luo Xiyan’s invitation is motivated partly by serious family troubles. Her father has become increasingly ruthless and powerful, even threatening an innocent person’s life to force her obedience. She is horrified by his transformation but feels unable to defy him completely.
• Ling Feng is stunned and delighted by the invitation. After arranging the time and place, he becomes visibly nervous while preparing and leaves home early, telling Ling Xiaoyu that he may be gone all day.
• With few taxis operating on New Year’s morning, Ling Feng encounters the eccentric driver uncle from the previous night. The uncle is now driving an expensive limited-edition Lamborghini and offers Ling Feng a ride.
• The luxury car attracts widespread attention. At an intersection, the driver notices two female college students and cheerfully offers them a ride, creating the chapter’s comedic cliffhanger.

Character Developments

• Ling Feng: Shows emotional maturity by recognizing that Lan Yuxin’s actions may have created the appearance of divided romantic attention, even if she meant no harm. He attempts to protect himself and her from further uncertainty, but his feelings for Luo Xiyan reveal that he remains emotionally vulnerable and inexperienced in romance.
• Lan Yuxin: Demonstrates regret and determination to make amends. Her immediate responses and happiness suggest that she still cares deeply about Ling Feng.
• Luo Xiyan: Is revealed to be under intense pressure from her increasingly cruel father. Despite her fear and disappointment, she maintains emotional restraint and reaches out to Ling Feng for comfort and companionship.
• Luo Xiyan’s father: His growing power has transformed him from a kind, approachable man into someone authoritarian, violent, and willing to treat ordinary lives as expendable.
• Ling Xiaoyu: Notices Ling Feng’s sudden change in mood but chooses not to question him too closely, allowing him freedom while remaining quietly concerned.
• Driver Uncle: Continues to serve as a humorous and unpredictable figure. His wealth, casual personality, and fondness for driving contrast sharply with Ling Feng’s assumptions about him.

Significant Themes

• Romantic ambiguity and emotional boundaries: Ling Feng struggles with whether exchanging contact information with others constitutes harmless friendship or keeping romantic “backups.”
• Longing versus distance: The chapter reflects on how love can remain beautiful when people maintain distance, while closeness may expose relationships to conflict and disappointment.
• Power and moral corruption: Luo Xiyan’s father illustrates how unchecked influence can erode empathy, respect for law, and concern for human life.
• Fate and unexpected connections: Ling Feng’s chance encounter with the driver uncle emphasizes the story’s recurring idea that seemingly unrelated people are brought together by circumstance.
• Youthful romantic excitement: Ling Feng’s nervous preparation and overwhelming happiness at being asked on a date highlight his inexperience and genuine feelings.

Character Interactions

• Ling Feng and Lan Yuxin communicate about their strained relationship, with Yuxin attempting to repair the damage.
• Lan Yuxin’s cheerful behavior puzzles Tang Ling and wakes Liu Yinxuan, providing a lighthearted contrast to the romantic tension.
• Luo Xiyan and Ling Feng share a nervous but emotionally significant phone call that leads to their planned date.
• Ling Feng’s hurried departure confuses Ling Xiaoyu, who observes his sudden transformation from depression to excitement.
• Ling Feng reconnects with the driver uncle, whose teasing friendliness and extravagant Lamborghini create a comedic atmosphere.
• The driver uncle then approaches two female college students, setting up the next sequence of events.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ling Feng takes a taxi driven by a middle-aged man in a Lamborghini, who charges a normal fare.
• Two college girls get into the car, excited to be with Ling Feng, and take pictures.
• Ling Feng has breakfast at a restaurant where he's told his meal is free due to being the 10,000th customer. He exposes the waitress's lie, and she confesses that someone paid his bill.
• Ling Feng discovers that every store in Lantian Mall offers him free service, suspecting someone sent his photo around.

Character Developments

• Ling Feng shows calmness, composure, and analytical skills when dealing with the waitress's lie.
• The waitress, Qiu Yelan, is revealed to be a magical girl in disguise, working as a waitress during the New Year holiday.

Significant Themes

• The extravagance of the person who arranged Ling Feng's day.
• The disparity between Ling Feng's humble life and the lavish experiences he's having.

Character Interactions

• Ling Feng interacts with the taxi driver, two college girls, and the waitress Qiu Yelan.
• Ling Feng's calm demeanor contrasts with Qiu Yelan's emotional reactions.

Chapter Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ling Feng receives a message from Luo Xiyan inviting him to the cinema. Although the theater has not officially opened and he questions her sudden invitation, he agrees to meet her.
• When he arrives, Luo Xiyan takes his hand and leads him inside. He discovers that she has privately booked the entire cinema—and apparently the entire Lantian Mall as well—so they can be alone together.
• Luo Xiyan embraces Ling Feng and openly asks whether he likes her. She is motivated by the fear that she may not have much time left and does not want to leave her feelings unspoken.
• Ling Feng admits that he likes her, immediately feeling relieved because he has finally been honest about his emotions.
• Luo Xiyan is overwhelmed with happiness and tears. She confesses that she likes nearly everything about him, including his smile, warmth, appearance, gentleness, and the way he treats others.
• Ling Feng embraces her in response, thrilled that his feelings are reciprocated. Their conversation becomes increasingly awkward and suggestive when Luo Xiyan says she “craves his body” and declares that she is “on top.”
• Ling Feng misunderstands her statements and becomes flustered, while Luo Xiyan appears to mean them literally and confidently. The chapter ends with her encouraging him to smile more, even suggesting that he should smile only for her.

Character Developments

• Ling Feng: Moves from uncertainty and embarrassment to openly acknowledging his love for Luo Xiyan. His confession gives him emotional relief, and he becomes more affectionate, though his tendency to defuse serious moments with jokes remains intact.
• Luo Xiyan: Shows a much more vulnerable and emotionally expressive side. Usually calm and distant, she reveals her fear of regret and her deep affection for Ling Feng. Her happiness at being accepted allows her to act more boldly and playfully.
• Su Xiaoxiao: Though she does not directly participate in the date, she influences the situation indirectly. Her presence and likely romantic influence may explain some of Luo Xiyan’s unusually bold remarks.

Significant Themes

• Confession and emotional honesty: Luo Xiyan chooses to confess because remaining silent would cause greater regret, while Ling Feng decides not to deny his true feelings.
• Love amid uncertainty and mortality: The possibility that Luo Xiyan may not have much time left gives their confession urgency and emotional weight.
• Vulnerability beneath strength: Luo Xiyan’s normally cold and rational exterior gives way to tears, tenderness, and youthful romantic excitement.
• Awkwardness and comedic romance: The sincere emotional confession is repeatedly undercut by Ling Feng’s jokes, misunderstandings, and embarrassment, creating a mixture of sweetness and humor.
• Exclusive intimacy: By reserving the entire mall and cinema, Luo Xiyan creates a private world where she and Ling Feng can express feelings without outside interference.

Character Interactions

• Luo Xiyan takes the initiative throughout the chapter: she arranges the private date, pulls Ling Feng into the theater, embraces him, and asks directly whether he likes her.
• Ling Feng initially responds awkwardly and suggests leaving so others can use the empty theater, but he gradually accepts the intimacy of the moment.
• Their mutual confession strengthens their relationship and effectively establishes them as a couple.
• Luo Xiyan’s affectionate declarations deeply move Ling Feng, while his playful requests for “another example” lead her to make increasingly bold statements.
• The chapter closes on a tender but humorous exchange in which Luo Xiyan asks whether she should reserve her smile exclusively for him.

Chapter Summary

Key plot points and events

• Ling Feng and Luo Xiyan leave the theater and enjoy a rare leisurely outing together during the New Year season.
• Luo Xiyan playfully tries to take control of their physical affection, but Ling Feng catches her hand and asks to hold her instead. She is pleased, though she still prefers being the one in control.
• They visit an ice cream shop in the heated Blue Sky International Mall. Ling Feng enthusiastically enjoys his dessert while Luo Xiyan eats hers slowly.
• When Ling Feng pretends he does not want her remaining ice cream, Luo Xiyan teases him by licking ice cream from his face and kissing him, leaving him flustered and speechless.
• Afterward, Ling Feng realizes the entire mall has effectively been reserved for them and that the staff have been instructed to treat him especially well because of Luo Xiyan’s influence.
• Ling Feng notices that many people view him as a handsome man financially supported by Luo Xiyan. The male staff and passersby envy him, while others are captivated by Luo Xiyan’s beauty.
• Luo Xiyan comforts Ling Feng by embracing him from behind and joking about “living off a woman.” Ling Feng responds by openly embracing her, turning the teasing into a mutual romantic moment.
• Their public display attracts a crowd, with passersby admiring them as an exceptionally beautiful and well-matched couple. Ling Feng eventually grabs Luo Xiyan and escapes, while an onlooker begs to photograph them for a blind date.

Character developments

• Ling Feng: Becomes increasingly relaxed and affectionate around Luo Xiyan, though he remains easily embarrassed by her bold flirting. He recognizes that their relationship often reverses conventional romantic roles, with Luo Xiyan acting more assertively while he reacts shyly. Despite discomfort over public attention and being mistaken for a kept man, he ultimately responds confidently by embracing her.
• Luo Xiyan: Reveals a playful, mischievous, and possessive side. She wants to maintain control over their interactions, enjoys teasing Ling Feng, and uses sudden physical affection to fluster him. At the same time, she is deeply affectionate and protective, making him feel secure and reassuring him when he becomes self-conscious.
• Their relationship: Grows more intimate and natural. Both characters move from private teasing to openly expressing affection in public, suggesting increasing trust and emotional comfort.

Significant themes

• Romantic role reversal: Luo Xiyan takes the traditionally dominant role, while Ling Feng is often the bashful, passive one.
• Public perception versus private affection: Outsiders interpret their relationship through jealousy, envy, or assumptions about wealth, but the couple is focused on their genuine closeness.
• Comfort and emotional security: Their physical affection gives both characters peace, especially after their usually hectic lives.
• Beauty and idealized romance: Their striking appearances make them seem almost unreal to observers, turning them into an object of admiration and envy.
• Humor in intimacy: Much of the chapter’s comedy comes from Ling Feng’s embarrassment, Luo Xiyan’s teasing, and the exaggerated reactions of strangers.

Character interactions

• Luo Xiyan repeatedly initiates playful contact, including holding Ling Feng’s hand, licking ice cream from his face, kissing him, and embracing him from behind.
• Ling Feng alternates between embarrassment and growing confidence, eventually pulling Luo Xiyan into his arms in public.
• Mall employees treat Ling Feng and Luo Xiyan with special courtesy, while male employees envy Ling Feng and female employees admire him.
• Passersby, couples, and a child openly comment on or stare at the pair, emphasizing how conspicuous and idealized their relationship appears to outsiders.

Chapter Summary

Plot Points and Events

• After the public spectacle involving Ling Feng and Luo Xiyan, the crowd jokingly—or desperately—tries to matchmake with Luo Xiyan, while Ling Feng worries that he has broken up several couples.
• Luo Xiyan uses short-distance spatial teleportation to return them to the movie theater. The theater is now crowded, but they safely reappear in the back row.
• At Ling Feng’s request, Luo Xiyan arranges for the theater to admit everyone for free.
• During the movie, Luo Xiyan ignores the film and focuses on Ling Feng, holding his hand and teasing him. Her physical strength is startlingly great, leaving him unable to resist when she pulls him into an intimate embrace.
• Luo Xiyan repeatedly flirts with and playfully overwhelms Ling Feng. When he attempts to tease her in return, she turns the situation around, leaving him embarrassed and helpless.
• She soon convinces him to leave before the movie ends, and the two spend the rest of the day on an extensive date, visiting entertainment venues, cafés, shops, parks, the beach, dessert shops, arcades, and other locations.
• Ling Feng notices that Luo Xiyan seems unusually energetic and hurried, suggesting that she knows their time together is limited. He suspects she may soon have to leave but hides his awareness to preserve the mood.
• In the evening, they return to Riverfront Lake, the place where they first met. Under the moonlight, Ling Feng finally asks whether Luo Xiyan is leaving.
• Luo Xiyan confirms his suspicion indirectly. Ling Feng tells her she should pursue her own responsibilities and not worry about him, though his sadness and reluctance become impossible to conceal.
• Luo Xiyan kisses him before they part. They exchange promises: she asks whether he will wait for her, and he assures her that he will always be there.
• Ling Feng walks away without looking back, believing they will meet again. Luo Xiyan remains behind, watching him leave and expressing how his presence has made the world more beautiful.
• The chapter ends with Ling Feng walking alone through the snowy streets, feeling empty and lonely after their separation.

Character Development

• Ling Feng becomes increasingly aware of his deep attachment to Luo Xiyan. Although he tries to remain calm and rational, he is emotionally affected by the possibility of losing her and even sheds tears—something he has rarely or never done before.
• He remains easily embarrassed by Luo Xiyan’s bold affection but gradually accepts the intimacy and allows himself to enjoy their time together.
• Luo Xiyan reveals a playful, affectionate, and physically powerful side. She takes control of the date, openly teases Ling Feng, and demonstrates how much she cherishes being with him.
• Her hurried behavior suggests that she is preparing for a separation, yet she remains optimistic, believing that their parting will lead to a future reunion—and possibly marriage.

Significant Themes

• Love and parting: The date is joyful, but both characters understand that it may be their last time together for a while.
• Cherishing limited time: Luo Xiyan fills the day with activities, making the most of every moment with Ling Feng.
• Emotional restraint versus vulnerability: Ling Feng tries to suppress his feelings, but his tears and reluctance reveal how deeply he cares.
• Hope and reunion: Despite the sadness of separation, both characters hold on to the belief that they will meet again.
• Joy amid uncertainty: The playful comedy and romantic teasing contrast with the looming sadness, emphasizing how happiness can coexist with fear and impermanence.

Character Interactions

• The crowd’s exaggerated matchmaking attempts create a humorous aftermath to Ling Feng and Luo Xiyan’s public appearance.
• Luo Xiyan dominates the romantic interaction at the theater, holding, teasing, and embracing Ling Feng while he struggles to respond.
• Their day together is affectionate and companionable, with Luo Xiyan initiating most activities and Ling Feng quietly observing her unusual urgency.
• At Riverfront Lake, their interaction becomes sincere and emotional. Ling Feng acknowledges her impending departure, while Luo Xiyan answers his uncertainty with a kiss and asks him to wait for her.
• Their farewell demonstrates mutual affection: Ling Feng leaves to avoid breaking down, while Luo Xiyan watches him go, confident that their relationship will continue.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ling Feng is nearly run over by a truck driven by a Nightmare, a magical creature.
• He transforms into an Astral Mark Girl to fight the Nightmare.
• After defeating it, Ling Feng discovers it can regenerate and escapes.
• She fails to catch it despite her efforts.

Character Developments

• Ling Feng demonstrates his combat skills and transformation into an Astral Mark Girl.
• He shows determination and quick thinking in responding to the threat.
• Ling Feng's new skill, a dimensional slash, is revealed.

Significant Themes

• The struggle against magical threats and the need for vigilance.
• The power of transformation and adaptation in the face of danger.
• The theme of regeneration and the challenge of defeating seemingly indestructible foes.

Character Interactions

• Ling Feng interacts with the Nightmare, displaying a mix of confusion, determination, and frustration in their encounter.
• He also interacts with bystanders, though not directly in this chapter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A truck crashes into a barricade, targeting Ling Feng, but he escapes. The truck splits into two and disappears, leaving no trace.
• Ling Feng returns home, finding Ling Xiaoyu unwell. Her fever reaches 42°C, which is medically impossible. Ling Feng takes care of her.
• Ling Feng discovers he fell asleep in Ling Xiaoyu's bed, causing him to panic and rush out of her room.

Character Developments

• Ling Feng: Shows concern and care for Ling Xiaoyu, demonstrating his growth and maturity. He also feels guilty for not protecting her.
• Ling Xiaoyu: Pretends to be seriously ill to gain Ling Feng's attention and care. She feels guilty for deceiving him but also reveals her true feelings.

Significant Themes

• Love and sacrifice: Ling Xiaoyu's love for Ling Feng leads her to deceive him, while Ling Feng's care for her shows his love and responsibility.
• Guilt and deception: Both characters feel guilty about their actions, leading to emotional turmoil.

Character Interactions

• Ling Feng and Ling Xiaoyu: Their relationship deepens as they take care of each other, but Ling Xiaoyu's deception causes tension and guilt. Ling Feng's panic upon waking up in her bed also reveals his embarrassment and concern for her feelings.

Chapter Summary

1. Key Plot Points and Events

• After Ling Feng leaves her room, Ling Xiaoyu prepares for the day, while Ling Feng returns to his own room and reflects nervously on their earlier interaction.
• Once he turns on his phone, Ling Feng discovers over ninety-nine missed calls from his younger sister, Ling Wanqing. He calls her back and learns that her mother forced her to return home, preventing her from joining him on the spring outing. Wanqing also complains about transferring schools again and warns Ling Feng not to let Luo Luo deceive him.
• Ling Feng finds that Ling Wanqing has filled half of his wardrobe with women’s clothing, including dresses, Hanfu, Lolita outfits, JK uniforms, and personal garments, along with a teasing note encouraging him to “study” and enjoy himself as an Astral Mark Girl.
• While preparing to shower, Ling Feng discovers a Citibank International Supreme Black Card in his pocket. The card contains an enormous balance—approximately ten billion yuan—and his birthday successfully unlocks it.
• Xi He explains that Luo Xiyan likely slipped the card into his pocket before leaving. Ling Feng is shocked and intends to return it, believing he cannot accept such a huge gift from her.
• Su Xiaoxiao calls to tell Ling Feng that Luo Xiyan has left because of an urgent matter. She invites him to meet her at the Skycloud Hotel, but he delays his answer until he finishes handling matters at home.
• At breakfast, Ling Xiaoyu asks Ling Feng to take Ling Luoluo with him when he goes out. Ling Luoluo appears anxious and fearful, worrying that Ling Feng may reject or abandon her.
• Ling Feng kindly invites Luo Luo to accompany him to visit Su Xiaoxiao. His response reassures her, though he continues to conceal his suspicions about her true identity.

2. Character Developments

• Ling Feng: Remains outwardly indifferent and sarcastic, but his concern for his siblings is evident. He is startled by Wanqing’s provocative prank, unsettled by Luo Xiyan’s enormous financial gift, and increasingly protective toward Ling Luoluo. He suspects Luo Luo may be his biological sister but chooses not to confront the issue without certainty.
• Ling Wanqing: Shows her clingy, playful, and mischievous personality. She is upset about being separated from Ling Feng, dislikes her repeated school transfers, and deliberately fills his wardrobe with feminine clothing to tease him.
• Luo Xiyan: Although absent from the chapter, her actions reveal both immense wealth and deep concern for Ling Feng. She leaves him ten billion yuan because she knows he would refuse it if offered directly, suggesting she is trying to protect his future and personal well-being.
• Su Xiaoxiao: Feels disappointed by Luo Xiyan’s sudden departure but remains understanding. She seeks Ling Feng’s company because she is bored and apparently lonely, reinforcing their close friendship.
• Ling Xiaoyu: Acts as a mediator and caretaker, cautiously encouraging Ling Feng to spend time with Luo Luo. Her concern carries an undertone of worry and sadness, implying that she knows more about Luo Luo’s circumstances than she has revealed.
• Ling Luoluo: Becomes emotionally vulnerable, fearing rejection and abandonment. Ling Feng’s kindness gives her hope and strengthens her attachment to him.

3. Significant Themes

• Family and belonging: The chapter emphasizes Ling Feng’s complicated family relationships, especially his concern for Wanqing and Luo Luo. Luo Luo’s fear of becoming unwanted highlights the importance of acceptance and emotional security.
• Secrets and hidden identities: Ling Feng suspects that Luo Luo may be his biological sister, while Ling Xiaoyu and Luo Xiyan conceal important information from him. The truth about his origins and family continues to remain unresolved.
• Protection disguised as secrecy: Luo Xiyan’s money, Ling Xiaoyu’s guarded behavior, and the adults’ reluctance to reveal the truth all suggest that several characters are hiding information to protect Ling Feng or Luo Luo.
• Comedy amid danger and emotional tension: Wanqing’s wardrobe prank, the absurdly wealthy bank card, and Ling Feng’s exaggerated reactions provide humor, contrasting with the serious implications of Luo Xiyan’s departure and Luo Luo’s fear of abandonment.
• Trust and emotional dependence: Ling Feng’s friends and siblings rely on him, while he gradually becomes more willing to respond to their needs despite his usual reluctance.

4. Character Interactions

• Ling Feng and Ling Wanqing: Their phone conversation shows a familiar sibling relationship. Wanqing complains affectionately, while Ling Feng responds bluntly but clearly cares about her.
• Ling Feng and Luo Xiyan: Though they do not interact directly, her secret financial gift demonstrates her intimate understanding of his personality and her determination to support him.
• Ling Feng and Su Xiaoxiao: Su Xiaoxiao invites him to the hotel for companionship. Ling Feng does not reject her but postpones his decision because of his responsibilities at home.
• Ling Feng and Ling Xiaoyu: Ling Xiaoyu indirectly asks him to care for Luo Luo. Ling Feng notices her hidden hope and sorrow but does not question her openly.
• Ling Feng and Ling Luoluo: Their interaction is the emotional center of the chapter. Luo Luo expects rejection, but Ling Feng responds gently and invites her along, reinforcing their growing sibling-like bond.

Chapter Summary

1. Key Plot Points and Events

• Ling Feng agrees to accept Ling Luoluo as his younger sister. Ling Xiaoyu is pleased and urges Luoluo to call him “Big Brother Ling Feng.”
• Ling Xiaoyu reveals that she will soon leave Linzhou for an extended period, meaning Luoluo may have to live with Ling Feng. She offers to continue sending him living expenses.
• A mysterious incident in Blue Garden District causes a major investigation. More than ten people are hospitalized, a truck has been cleanly sliced in half, and the suspected culprit appears to be an Astral Mark Girl using a powerful sword technique.
• The police and the Paranormal Events Investigation Group cannot identify the attacker because Ling Feng previously misled the patrol officers and no surveillance footage connects the incident to the responsible magical girl.
• Ling Feng and Luoluo leave for the Cloud Heaven Grand Hotel to meet Su Xiaoxiao. Luoluo initially remains quiet but apologizes for her earlier actions.
• Ling Feng claims he has forgotten the incident, though internally he still remembers being chased for more than ten streets and nearly dying of exhaustion.
• Luoluo, relieved, embraces Ling Feng and remains cuddled against him during the taxi ride. The driver humorously assumes they are a couple and launches into a melodramatic story about his own failed romance.
• At the hotel, Ling Feng unexpectedly encounters Zhao Ping, who is attempting to find the restroom and awkwardly gets slapped by a fashionable woman after asking for directions.
• Zhao Ping mistakes Luoluo for another of Ling Feng’s girlfriends or “little sisters,” provoking Luoluo to defend Ling Feng angrily.
• Zhao Ping realizes that Su Xiaoxiao invited several people rather than just him, embarrassing and disappointing him.
• The group reaches Su Xiaoxiao’s presidential suite. Ling Feng notices it is next to the room where Luo Xiyan previously took him, making him nervous about being discovered. Su Xiaoxiao quickly opens the door and welcomes them in, while Zhao Ping immediately rushes off to find the restroom.

2. Character Developments

• Ling Feng: Accepts responsibility for Luoluo and agrees to care for her while Ling Xiaoyu is away. Though he acts forgiving and calm, he secretly still resents the humiliation and exhaustion caused by Luoluo’s earlier pursuit of him. He also remains socially awkward and prone to internal sarcasm.
• Ling Luoluo: Begins adjusting to Ling Feng as her older brother. She is shy and embarrassed at first, but quickly becomes affectionate after believing he has forgiven her. Her willingness to hug him and her fierce defense of him reveal her attachment and protectiveness.
• Ling Xiaoyu: Takes on the role of mediator and caretaker, arranging for Luoluo and Ling Feng to live together. Her upcoming departure suggests that her responsibilities within the Magic Association are becoming more demanding.
• Zhao Ping: Continues to be unlucky, socially awkward, and overly confident in his own schemes. His failed restroom inquiry and misunderstanding of Ling Feng’s relationship with Luoluo provide comic relief.
• Su Xiaoxiao: Appears enthusiastic about having a lively group gathering and warmly welcomes everyone to the hotel.
• Luo Xiyan: Does not appear directly, but her previous connection to the neighboring hotel room creates tension for Ling Feng.

3. Significant Themes

• Family and delayed affection: Luoluo experiences the warmth of having a brother only after eighteen years, making her sudden closeness emotionally meaningful.
• Forgiveness versus hidden resentment: Ling Feng outwardly forgives Luoluo, but his internal thoughts show that he has not truly forgotten the humiliating incident.
• Secrets and mistaken identities: The magical attack remains unexplained to the authorities, while Ling Feng’s concealed connections and complicated relationships continue creating potential misunderstandings.
• Responsibility and separation: Ling Xiaoyu’s departure forces Ling Feng to take greater responsibility for Luoluo.
• Comedy through social misunderstanding: The taxi driver, hotel receptionist, Zhao Ping, and Luoluo’s assumptions all create humorous confusion surrounding Ling Feng’s relationships.
• Magic in an ordinary world: The unexplained truck incident highlights the tension between supernatural events and the authorities’ attempts to interpret them through conventional investigation.

4. Character Interactions

• Ling Xiaoyu formally brings Ling Feng and Luoluo together as siblings and asks them to get along.
• Ling Feng reassures Luoluo that he has forgotten their earlier conflict, prompting her to embrace him.
• Luoluo’s closeness contrasts with Ling Feng’s awkward, reluctant acceptance, creating both humor and emotional tension.
• Zhao Ping misinterprets Luoluo’s identity and insults Ling Feng, but Luoluo immediately defends her brother and threatens him.
• Ling Feng treats Zhao Ping’s assumptions with exasperation while questioning why he came to the hotel.
• Su Xiaoxiao welcomes the entire group, confirming that the gathering was not an exclusive invitation for Zhao Ping and setting up the next scene.

Chapter Summary

1. Key Plot Points and Events

• Ling Feng visits Su Xiaoxiao’s luxurious but extremely messy suite, accompanied by his younger sister, Ling Luoluo.
• Su Xiaoxiao enthusiastically welcomes Ling Luoluo, but the girl initially hides shyly behind Ling Feng. Once she becomes comfortable, she and Su Xiaoxiao bond over shojo manga and novels.
• Ling Feng begins cleaning Su Xiaoxiao’s room, embarrassing her because she had wanted to present a better image to her idol. She cannot use magic to clean in front of him because he is supposed to be an ordinary person.
• Zhao Ping appears looking exhausted, prompting Su Xiaoxiao to jokingly accuse him of kidney deficiency. He explains that he drank spoiled milk, mistakenly believing the mold was matcha.
• The group discusses lunch. Zhao Ping requests steak, while Su Xiaoxiao orders spicy hotpot and other food. Ling Luoluo initially asks for tea eggs made by Ling Feng, based on Ling Wanqing’s exaggerated praise, but gives up when she realizes they cannot be prepared immediately.
• While cleaning, Ling Feng accidentally picks up Su Xiaoxiao’s underwear. Su Xiaoxiao catches him, becoming intensely embarrassed and quickly gathers the clothes herself.
• After lunch arrives, everyone eats together. Su Xiaoxiao later teasingly whispers to Ling Feng that she can give him “two more” if he enjoyed the experience, implying more undergarments. Ling Feng becomes flustered and insists that he did not handle them intentionally.
• Su Xiaoxiao encourages him to be bolder, turning the embarrassing misunderstanding into playful flirtation.

2. Character Developments

• Ling Feng: Demonstrates his considerate, domestic side by cleaning Su Xiaoxiao’s room. He remains awkward and easily flustered around romantic or suggestive situations, though he also develops a faint curiosity and anticipation toward Su Xiaoxiao’s teasing.
• Su Xiaoxiao: Reveals her carefree, messy home life, contrasting with her attractive public image. She becomes increasingly embarrassed and self-conscious around Ling Feng, while also showing a mischievous, flirtatious side by teasing him about the underwear incident.
• Ling Luoluo: Initially shy around Su Xiaoxiao, she quickly warms up and behaves playfully once accepted. Her admiration for Ling Feng grows after she interprets his refusal to dwell on her past mistreatment as kindness and forgiveness.
• Zhao Ping: Remains socially eccentric and comically oblivious. His strange explanation about drinking moldy milk reinforces his unusual personality, while his casual appetite makes him appear shamelessly comfortable in Su Xiaoxiao’s home.
• Ling Wanqing: Though absent, she influences events by praising Ling Feng’s tea eggs so extravagantly that Ling Luoluo becomes determined to try them.

3. Significant Themes

• Contrast between appearance and private reality: Su Xiaoxiao appears beautiful and charming but lives in a chaotic, cluttered room.
• Domesticity and intimacy: Ling Feng’s willingness to clean Su Xiaoxiao’s room suggests growing closeness and highlights his unexpectedly homemaking nature.
• Embarrassment as romantic comedy: The underwear misunderstanding creates tension and playful attraction between Ling Feng and Su Xiaoxiao.
• Family affection and forgiveness: Ling Luoluo’s admiration for Ling Feng reflects her changing view of him and her recognition of his forgiving nature.
• Friendship and found companionship: Ling Luoluo quickly bonds with Su Xiaoxiao, while the shared meal brings the group together in a relaxed setting.
• Magical secrecy: Su Xiaoxiao’s inability to use magic openly reminds readers that she must conceal her identity and powers from Ling Feng.

4. Character Interactions

• Ling Feng and Su Xiaoxiao: Their relationship becomes more intimate through cleaning, embarrassment, and flirtatious teasing. Su Xiaoxiao is self-conscious because Ling Feng is her idol, while Ling Feng is confused by her suggestive jokes.
• Su Xiaoxiao and Ling Luoluo: They rapidly develop a warm “big sister/little sister” relationship through manga, food, and playful conversation.
• Ling Feng and Ling Luoluo: Ling Luoluo relies on him for reassurance, admires his kindness, and openly praises his cooking.
• Su Xiaoxiao and Zhao Ping: Their conversation is dominated by Su Xiaoxiao’s incredulity at Zhao Ping’s strange behavior and his inability to communicate normally.
• Ling Feng and Zhao Ping: Zhao Ping praises Ling Feng’s diligence, unintentionally bringing attention to the awkward cleaning incident and increasing Ling Feng’s discomfort.

Chapter Summary

• Ling Feng spends time at Su Xiaoxiao’s home with Zhao Ping and Ling Luoluo. After the two overeat and collapse on the sofas, Ling Feng and Su Xiaoxiao clean up together. Su Xiaoxiao’s wealth and carefree attitude are highlighted when she says she can simply buy another home if they damage the current one.
• During his break, Ling Feng reads Su Xiaoxiao’s collection of shoujo manga, discovering that he enjoys the genre despite initially expecting to feel uncomfortable. He then resumes writing a short story he had previously left unfinished, explaining that he dislikes authors who abandon stories without providing readers with an ending.
• When Su Xiaoxiao asks about his novel, Ling Feng reveals its title: Believe in Science, whose tags include “Oppose Superstition” and “Reject Cults.” The title amuses Zhao Ping because it clashes with the magical world they live in.
• Ling Feng describes the plot: a science-loving high school student rejects superstition until magic, monsters, and other supernatural phenomena appear, shattering his worldview. The protagonist then attempts to analyze magical incidents through science. Su Xiaoxiao, Zhao Ping, and Ling Luoluo become fascinated by the story, impressed by Ling Feng’s creativity and storytelling.
• Zhao Ping’s enthusiasm is reinforced by his own favorite novel, Astral Mark Girl, in which he believes he can recognize traces of the magical girl who saved him in a car accident. Ling Luoluo also feels proud of Ling Feng’s talent.
• After resting until the afternoon, Su Xiaoxiao secretly plans to take everyone out for entertainment and later lure them to the night market. Ling Feng remains unaware but would likely allow it, though he worries about their health. His growing concern reveals that he has developed a gentle, nurturing personality toward the magical girls and his friends.
• The chapter then shifts to a separate scene in an elegant old courtyard. A blue-clad young woman discusses her arranged engagement with her refined older brother, Mo Qingyu. She looks forward to meeting her unknown fiancé and accepts the marriage because it was arranged by their father.
• Mo Qingyu worries that she might marry someone she has never met, but she teasingly reminds him of his own embarrassing failure while pursuing a girl in Linzhuo. Their playful exchange shows a close, affectionate sibling relationship, with the woman confidently teasing her brother while he becomes embarrassed and defensive.

Character Developments and Interactions

• Ling Feng is shown as responsible, principled, creative, and increasingly caring. His commitment to finishing his novel contrasts humorously with the absurdity of its premise.
• Su Xiaoxiao appears wealthy, energetic, curious, and emotionally invested in Ling Feng’s writing. She becomes deeply absorbed in his story and secretly organizes more activities for the group.
• Zhao Ping is carefree and gluttonous but also enthusiastic about fiction, especially magical-girl stories. He admires Ling Feng’s imagination and remains emotionally attached to the magical girl he believes he recognized in a novel.
• Ling Luoluo is not interested in reading herself but enjoys listening to stories. She develops pride in Ling Feng’s abilities.
• The blue-clad woman and Mo Qingyu share a teasing but loving sibling bond. Her calm acceptance of the arranged marriage contrasts with his protective concern.

Major Themes

• Science versus magic: Ling Feng’s novel humorously reverses the chapter’s supernatural setting by placing a science believer in a world where magic clearly exists.
• Storytelling and unfinished obligations: Ling Feng believes authors owe readers a proper conclusion, emphasizing responsibility and respect for an audience.
• Growing affection and domestic intimacy: Mundane activities such as cleaning, reading, eating, and planning outings deepen the bonds among Ling Feng, Su Xiaoxiao, Zhao Ping, and Ling Luoluo.
• Arranged marriage and personal choice: The final scene introduces a character who accepts her family-arranged engagement while still showing curiosity about her future fiancé.
• Humor through contrast: The chapter repeatedly contrasts serious supernatural circumstances with ordinary behavior, such as overeating, reading romance manga, and treating magical events as material for comedy or fiction.

Chapter Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mo Liyuan visits the main hall, where her father reminds her to treat an expected guest, Xiaoping, properly. She prepares tea despite privately disliking its bitter taste, emphasizing her strict adherence to etiquette and the expectations placed on her as a prominent young lady.
• Mo Qingyu complains about the tea, prompting Mo Liyuan to criticize his inability to brew it properly before leaving.
• After spending the afternoon with Su Xiaoxiao and Ling Luoluo, Ling Feng is dragged through Chongming City’s night market. They eat street food, browse stalls, listen to music, walk eight kilometers, and encounter a Magical Girl idol holding a concert.
• Su Xiaoxiao and Ling Luoluo each hold one of Ling Feng’s arms while walking through the streets, drawing shocked and jealous reactions from passersby. Zhao Ping complains about being ignored and feeling like an unnecessary third wheel.
• Su Xiaoxiao announces that they may leave for Nanyang the day after tomorrow. Zhao Ping, aware of the difficult purpose of the trip, becomes dispirited and withdraws early.
• Ling Luoluo asks to accompany Ling Feng to Nanyang. He agrees, already intending to take responsibility for her until her sister, Ling Xiaoyu, returns.
• Near home, Ling Feng encounters Fang Lin and his father preparing to leave because of work. They tell him to study hard and take care of Ling Luoluo, who will now live with him.
• After his parents depart, Ling Feng welcomes Ling Luoluo into the house. She is delighted by the warmth of her new home and the prospect of living with him.
• Following their showers, Ling Feng becomes embarrassed when he accidentally notices Ling Luoluo wearing only a towel. He quickly regains his composure and directs her to her room.
• Alone in his room, Ling Feng prepares to continue studying the Manual of Youth Cultivation, a book he has been reading for a year.

Character Developments

• Mo Liyuan is presented as disciplined, refined, and highly conscious of family expectations. Although she dislikes tea, she diligently practices the manners expected of a prestigious young lady. Her popularity and dissatisfaction with her current life are also established.
• Ling Feng remains outwardly calm and responsible, especially toward Ling Luoluo, whom he treats as a younger sister. However, his growing awareness of her attractiveness causes awkwardness, revealing a struggle between his protective role and emerging embarrassment.
• Ling Luoluo becomes increasingly comfortable and playful around Ling Feng. She is thrilled to live with him and eagerly asks to accompany him to Nanyang, suggesting a strong emotional attachment and growing dependence on him.
• Su Xiaoxiao continues to act mischievously, deliberately drawing Ling Feng into embarrassing situations and enjoying his discomfort.
• Zhao Ping shifts from irritation to enjoyment during the night market outing, but his awareness of the upcoming mission leaves him anxious and dejected.
• Ling Feng’s parents are affectionate but forced to leave early for work, placing greater responsibility for Ling Luoluo on Ling Feng.

Significant Themes

• Family responsibility: Ling Feng accepts responsibility for Ling Luoluo despite uncertainty about their biological relationship.
• Social expectations and etiquette: Mo Liyuan’s behavior illustrates the pressure placed on individuals from prestigious families to maintain dignity and proper conduct.
• Growing intimacy and emotional attachment: Ling Luoluo’s happiness at living with Ling Feng and her desire to travel with him suggest a deepening bond.
• Youthful romance and awkwardness: Ling Feng’s embarrassed reaction after seeing Ling Luoluo in a towel hints at complicated feelings beneath their nominal sibling-like relationship.
• Leisure before looming danger: The cheerful night-market outing contrasts with Zhao Ping’s anxiety and the dangerous purpose of the coming trip to Nanyang.
• Magical Girl world-building: The appearance of a Magical Girl idol at a public concert reinforces that magical figures are integrated into ordinary modern society.

Character Interactions

• Mo Liyuan and Mo Qingyu bicker over the bitter tea, while their father maintains authority and reminds Liyuan of her responsibilities.
• Su Xiaoxiao and Ling Luoluo compete playfully for Ling Feng’s attention by holding onto his arms, embarrassing him in public.
• Zhao Ping complains about being excluded, but the group’s shared outing eventually helps him relax.
• Ling Luoluo openly asks Ling Feng to let her join the Nanyang trip, and he agrees in a protective manner.
• Ling Feng’s parents affectionately instruct him to care for Ling Luoluo, while his father reassures her that he will defend her if Ling Feng mistreats her.
• At home, Ling Feng tries to make Ling Luoluo feel welcome, while she responds with obvious happiness and growing affection.

Chapter Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yuwen and Zhao Ping have used Ling Feng’s room as a storage space for their large collection of adult magazines, claiming they had nowhere else to hide them.
• Late at night, Ling Luoluo arrives at Ling Feng’s bedroom carrying her teddy bear and asks to sleep with him. When she carelessly stops the closing door with her hand, Ling Feng panics and scolds her for risking injury before allowing her inside.
• Ling Feng considers using the system to obtain medicine that would make Ling Luoluo behave, but he lacks enough points. He briefly considers exploiting her identity as a Magical Girl for points, then rejects the idea because he cannot bring himself to harm her.
• While Ling Feng reads one of the adult magazines, Ling Luoluo looks over his shoulder, takes the book, and embarrassingly teases him. Ling Feng hurriedly lectures her about looking at inappropriate material and stops her from taking off her clothes.
• Ling Luoluo cheerfully insists on sleeping beside him. Although Ling Feng establishes boundaries, she hugs him tightly throughout the night and drools on his face.
• The next morning, Ling Feng wakes sore and struggles to push Ling Luoluo away. He washes up and prepares a simple breakfast of tea eggs, milk, and bread.
• Ling Luoluo enjoys the meal but refuses to wash the dishes, prompting Ling Feng to do it himself while complaining that he is being treated like a nanny.
• Ling Feng tells her to prepare necessities for their upcoming plans. Her suggestions—including bringing a cooking pot, sanitary pads, and the adult magazines—are bizarre and make him regret asking.
• The chapter ends by explaining that Destiny Engravers’ abilities allow them to remain clean without normal bathing, either through their Insulation Field or by spending a system point.

Character Developments

• Ling Feng remains responsible and protective despite his irritation. His anger toward Ling Luoluo comes from genuine concern, and he refuses to exploit or injure Magical Girls even when doing so might benefit him.
• He also displays growing financial confidence after earning more than ten thousand yuan through combat matches, taking pride in having obtained it through his own efforts.
• Ling Luoluo becomes increasingly bold, dependent, and mischievous around Ling Feng. She deliberately teases him, ignores conventional boundaries, clings to him while sleeping, and acts helpless to avoid chores, while still viewing him with trust and affection.
• Ling Feng’s role increasingly resembles that of a reluctant caretaker, while Ling Luoluo behaves like an affectionate but troublesome younger sister or housemate.

Significant Themes

• Protectiveness beneath irritation: Ling Feng’s scolding and complaints conceal concern for Ling Luoluo’s safety.
• Domestic comedy and awkward intimacy: Their bedroom incident, shared sleeping arrangement, breakfast, and arguments over chores create humorous tension and show their growing familiarity.
• Moral restraint: Ling Feng consciously rejects the idea of using Ling Luoluo’s Magical Girl status for personal gain, emphasizing that he retains empathy despite being an “enemy” of Magical Girls.
• Boundaries and innocence: Ling Luoluo’s teasing contrasts with Ling Feng’s attempts to maintain appropriate boundaries, producing embarrassment and comic misunderstandings.
• Author-reader conflict: The post-chapter commentary discusses criticism over relationship developments, the difficulty of satisfying every reader, and the author’s decision to remove hostile comments to preserve a positive community.

Character Interactions

• Ling Feng and Ling Luoluo: Their relationship is the chapter’s focus. Ling Feng alternates between reprimanding her and caring for her, while Ling Luoluo responds with affection, teasing, and shameless dependence.
• Ling Feng and Xi He: Ling Feng asks the system for behavior-controlling medicine, but Xi He refuses because he lacks sufficient points.
• Ling Feng and Yuwen/Zhao Ping: Their earlier actions create the embarrassing adult-magazine situation, though they do not appear directly.
• Ling Feng and the author’s readers: In the postscript, the author addresses readers’ reactions to romantic plotlines and negative comments, explaining his approach to criticism and promising to make up missed chapters.

Chapter 76 Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ling Feng discovers he still has 150 system points and nearly a hundred Special Healing Potions from previous rewards. He recognizes their usefulness but hopes he will never need them.
• With nothing urgent to do, he avoids playing with Ling Luoluo and lets her choose an anime. He hurriedly switches away from an embarrassing scene in Yosuga no Sora and puts on Gonna Be the Twin-Tail!! instead.
• Ling Feng goes to the market to buy groceries, acknowledging that he has relied too heavily on Ling Xiaoyu for household responsibilities.
• A vendor overcharges him badly, selling tomatoes for seven yuan per pound instead of the usual two. Ling Feng fails to notice because of his inexperience.
• Qiu Yun’er suddenly takes the money from his hand and confronts the vendor, exposing the scam and helping Ling Feng buy the groceries at a fair price.
• Qiu Yun’er suggests spending the day with Ling Feng—having lunch, going for a walk, and sharing a candlelit dinner—clearly hinting at a romantic date. Ling Feng understands the implication but treats it casually.
• Ling Feng invites Qiu Yun’er to his home for lunch. She is especially excited to hear that he still has tea eggs.
• At home, Ling Luoluo notices Qiu Yun’er and questions her relationship with Ling Feng. When Qiu Yun’er says they are “for now” only classmates, Ling Luoluo becomes jealous and insists that Ling Feng belongs to her.
• Qiu Yun’er helps Ling Feng prepare the ingredients, including seafood. Ling Feng then secretly uses the Astral Mark Necklace to transform, activating his maxed-out, master-level cooking ability.

Character Developments

• Ling Feng: Shows a growing sense of responsibility by deciding to buy groceries and cook, though he remains naïve about everyday matters like market prices. He continues to misunderstand or downplay the romantic interest of the girls around him. His transformation reveals that his cooking skill is exceptionally powerful.
• Qiu Yun’er: Becomes increasingly bold and proactive in pursuing Ling Feng. She confidently protects him from being cheated, invites herself to lunch and a possible date, and eagerly seeks opportunities to spend time with him.
• Ling Luoluo: Displays strong possessiveness toward Ling Feng, immediately becoming jealous of Qiu Yun’er and openly declaring that he belongs to her. Her playful “brother-con” behavior adds comic tension.
• Ling Xiaoyu: Though absent from the chapter’s main events, Ling Feng reflects that he has depended on her too much for cooking and household work.

Significant Themes

• Everyday responsibility: Ling Feng begins taking on ordinary domestic tasks instead of relying entirely on others.
• Romantic pursuit and obliviousness: Qiu Yun’er makes her attraction increasingly obvious, while Ling Feng remains emotionally slow to recognize or respond to it.
• Jealousy and competition: Ling Luoluo’s possessiveness introduces playful rivalry between her and Qiu Yun’er.
• Hidden power in ordinary life: A simple grocery trip and lunch preparation are transformed by Ling Feng’s supernatural abilities and system rewards.
• Trust and vulnerability: Ling Feng’s gullibility at the market contrasts with Qiu Yun’er’s attentiveness and willingness to protect him.

Character Interactions

• Ling Feng and Ling Luoluo joke over anime, with Ling Feng teasing her through an absurdly long title.
• Qiu Yun’er rescues Ling Feng from the dishonest vendor, creating a moment of gratitude and strengthening their connection.
• Qiu Yun’er openly hints at wanting a romantic relationship, while Ling Feng accepts her invitation without treating it seriously.
• Ling Luoluo interrogates Qiu Yun’er about her relationship with Ling Feng and reacts jealously to the possibility that Qiu Yun’er may become closer to him.
• Qiu Yun’er and Ling Feng cooperate in the kitchen, setting up the chapter’s cliffhanger: Ling Feng transforms into a master chef to prepare the meal.

Chapter Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ling Feng discovers that cooking comes naturally to him, with exceptional knife skills and speed—apparently enhanced by his Star Engraving abilities.
• He prepares tomato scrambled eggs and shredded pork with green peppers using carefully selected fresh ingredients.
• Ling Luoluo and Qiu Yun’er are amazed by the food’s flavor and quickly finish everything before Ling Feng can eat. Ling Luoluo even licks the plate clean and demands more dishes.
• Ling Feng cooks several additional meals, but once the two girls finish eating, he is left with only instant noodles for lunch.
• Qiu Yun’er apologizes for eating so much, embarrassed that she has ruined her image in Ling Feng’s eyes. Ling Feng does not mind and sends the unused ingredients home with her.
• Ling Luoluo falls asleep after eating, while Ling Feng carries her to bed and cleans up the kitchen.
• During the afternoon, Ling Feng enjoys his free time, practices drawing on an old tablet, and completes a previously unfinished chapter of his writing.
• A mysterious courier delivers a large light-blue gift box addressed to Ling Feng, but with no sender listed. Ling Feng brings it inside without opening it.
• After sleeping until evening, Ling Luoluo wakes up expecting dinner and entertainment prepared by her brother. Finding nothing, she searches the house, then urges Ling Feng to cook.
• Ling Feng lazily tells her to order takeout herself.

Character Developments

• Ling Feng: Reveals an unexpectedly refined talent for cooking, though he remains fundamentally lazy and values a peaceful, uneventful life. Despite being deprived of lunch, he patiently accommodates Ling Luoluo and Qiu Yun’er. His curiosity about the mysterious package and Luo Xiyan’s artwork also hints at his observant side.
• Ling Luoluo: Shows her gluttonous, carefree personality, eating huge portions and immediately falling asleep afterward. She relies heavily on Ling Feng’s care and shamelessly demands more food.
• Qiu Yun’er: Becomes increasingly comfortable around Ling Feng. Her enthusiasm for his cooking overwhelms her usual concern for appearances, and she later feels embarrassed and apologizes sincerely.
• Luo Xiyan: Does not appear directly, but Ling Feng thinks about her artistic abilities and wonders why she has always refused to show him her drawings.

Significant Themes

• Domestic comfort and everyday life: The chapter focuses on cooking, eating, sleeping, drawing, and relaxing rather than battles or conflict.
• Hidden talents: Ling Feng’s extraordinary cooking ability demonstrates that his powers can influence ordinary activities, not just combat.
• Family and companionship: Ling Feng’s willingness to cook for and care for Ling Luoluo reflects his protective brotherly affection.
• Food as emotional bonding: The meal strengthens the connection between Ling Feng, Ling Luoluo, and Qiu Yun’er, turning an ordinary gathering into a warm and humorous shared experience.
• Mystery and foreshadowing: The anonymous package introduces an unresolved plot thread.

Character Interactions

• Ling Feng and Ling Luoluo share playful sibling banter, with her teasing him for making only two dishes and pleading for more food.
• Qiu Yun’er enthusiastically joins Ling Luoluo in eating and praises Ling Feng’s cooking, though she later worries she has behaved improperly.
• Ling Feng responds to both girls with patience and mild exasperation, acting as the responsible host despite their excessive appetites.
• The chapter ends with a humorous reversal: Ling Luoluo expects her brother to prepare dinner, but Ling Feng refuses and tells her to order takeout.

Chapter 78 Summary

• Plot and events: Ling Luoluo refuses to eat anything unless Ling Feng prepares it, so he reluctantly agrees to buy her food. He returns with various late-night snacks, although he cannot find the tomato-and-egg dish she requested. They eat together while watching the anime Kämpfer, which Ling Feng explains to her. During their conversation, Luoluo notices a large, mysterious gift box that Ling Feng received earlier. When he opens it, the box explodes outward, covering the room with women’s clothing and lingerie.
• Character developments: Ling Feng continues to act like a reluctant but caring older brother. Although he initially tries not to indulge Luoluo, he ultimately softens and goes out of his way to buy her food. When the embarrassing clothing spills out, he quickly improvises a lie, claiming he bought everything for Luoluo. His composure and ability to “act” save him from humiliation. Ling Luoluo’s admiration and attachment to him grow stronger; after believing the clothes were a gift from him, she becomes deeply moved and cries with gratitude.
• Character interactions: Ling Feng and Luoluo share a domestic, sibling-like meal and television session. Luoluo innocently questions the gender-changing premise of Kämpfer, prompting Ling Feng to warn her not to entertain strange ideas. Their relationship becomes more emotionally intimate when Luoluo mistakes the lingerie for a thoughtful present. She embraces Ling Feng and openly expresses her devotion, while he remains unaware of the romantic intensity behind her feelings.
• Themes: The chapter emphasizes everyday affection, comic misunderstandings, and the contrast between Ling Feng’s outward calm and inner panic. It also highlights Luoluo’s growing infatuation and dependence on him, while Ling Feng continues to misinterpret her behavior as simple childish admiration. The mysterious gift box introduces a new source of embarrassment and possible intrigue, ending the chapter on a humorous emotional misunderstanding.

Chapter Summary

• Ling Feng discovers the mysterious package: Ling Luoluo mistakes a large shipment of women’s clothing and other adult-oriented items for gifts Ling Feng bought for another woman. Ling Feng quickly removes the inappropriate items and hides them in his Destiny Space, persuading Luoluo that they are not for her.
• Su Xiaoxiao is revealed as the sender: Ling Feng finds a note signed “Xiao Xiao” and receives a call from Su Xiaoxiao. She playfully admits sending him the clothes and lingerie, teasing him about pursuing his “dreams” before abruptly ending the call. Ling Feng is embarrassed, annoyed, and confused by her bold behavior.
• Ling Feng worries about his reactions: Although he insists he is not interested in the items, he notices a moment of excitement and becomes alarmed about what it might imply. He tries to reassure himself that he still has other ambitions and will not be influenced by them.
• The Perfect Lady Training Manual: Ling Feng reads the magical manual for ten minutes to earn additional Destiny points. The book promotes elegance, politeness, refinement, and the transformation of a “cute girl” or unruly woman into a proper lady. While reading, Ling Feng nearly becomes mentally absorbed by its supernatural influence, realizing that the manual can subtly alter a reader’s thoughts.
• Plans for the trip: Zhao Ping again asks Ling Feng for help. Ling Feng is willing to offer advice but expects Zhao Ping to show sincerity in person. During the upcoming spring-break trip to Chongming City, Zhao Ping plans to meet his fiancée, while Ling Feng intends to travel with Su Xiaoxiao for entertainment.
• Ling Luoluo’s nighttime intrusion: Later, Ling Feng locks his bedroom door to prevent Luoluo from sleeping with him, remembering the trouble she caused the previous night. She uses magic to sneak into the room after waiting until he is asleep. Mistaking her for an intruder, Ling Feng punches her but pulls his blow in time to avoid serious injury.
• Luoluo heals herself and gets her way: Luoluo instantly repairs her bloody nose with magic and continues pleading to sleep beside him. Despite Ling Feng’s resistance, she slips under the blanket and tightly embraces him, leaving him exhausted and convinced he will not sleep that night.

Character Developments and Interactions

• Ling Feng remains resourceful and cautious, hiding the embarrassing package and recognizing the dangers of magical manipulation. He is also increasingly exasperated by the women around him, especially Su Xiaoxiao’s teasing and Luoluo’s clinginess.
• Su Xiaoxiao displays a mischievous, provocative personality through her gift and flirtatious phone call, deepening her playful relationship with Ling Feng.
• Ling Luoluo is shown as innocent but clever, using magic creatively to bypass Ling Feng’s defenses. Her attachment to him is intense, and she persistently seeks physical closeness despite his protests.
• Zhao Ping continues relying on Ling Feng for assistance, while his upcoming meeting with his fiancée provides another subplot for the journey.

Significant Themes

• Magic as both convenience and danger: Luoluo’s healing and infiltration magic make her powerful, while the training manual demonstrates that magic can influence thoughts and behavior.
• Boundaries and unwanted intimacy: Ling Feng repeatedly attempts to maintain personal boundaries, but both Su Xiaoxiao and Luoluo challenge them in very different ways.
• Fate and approaching disruption: The narration suggests that the characters’ seemingly ordinary travel plans will soon be disrupted by forces beyond their control, raising questions about whether fate’s restrictions can be broken.
• Comedy amid supernatural tension: Embarrassing gifts, magical tricks, and Ling Feng’s frantic reactions create a lighthearted tone despite the broader implications of destiny and magical influence.

Chapter Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ling Feng wakes after a miserable night, still restrained in Ling Luoluo’s arms. He realizes they are nearly late for their train to Chongming City.
• He hurriedly wakes Luoluo and carries her downstairs. Her embarrassing sleep talk and inability to wake even after being slapped add to the chaotic morning.
• Luoluo transforms into a Magical Girl and summons a flying broomstick. She explains that she cannot use other magic while personally controlling it, revealing an important limitation of Magical Girl flight.
• Ling Feng realizes that flying Magical Girls must usually have someone else control their wands if they want to cast spells in the air. This reassures him that the Magical Girls are not completely unbeatable and that the Astral Mark Girls still have a chance to fight them.
• To avoid causing public panic, Ling Feng and Luoluo use invisibility potions while flying. Ling Feng mistakenly drinks his potion instead of sprinkling it on himself.
• Luoluo initially flies in the wrong direction, forcing them to make a detour. They barely arrive in time to catch the train.
• During the journey, Ling Feng learns that only a small number of Magical Girls can use spatial teleportation. Luoluo nearly mentions Ling Xiaoyu’s connection to teleportation but stops herself to protect Xiaoyu’s secret.
• At the station, Ling Feng and Luoluo reunite with Su Xiaoxiao and Zhao Ping, who have been waiting for them. Zhao asks Ling Feng to attend his blind date in his place, but Ling Feng refuses and encourages him to face it himself.
• Once aboard the train, the group sits together. Su Xiaoxiao privately messages Ling Feng about the provocative gift she gave him, including some of Xi Yan’s worn intimate clothing. Ling Feng is embarrassed and irritated, while Xiaoxiao continues teasing him.
• The chapter ends with Ling Feng turning his attention to Xi Yan and casually asking whether she has eaten breakfast.

Character Developments

• Ling Feng: Remains practical, sarcastic, and responsible despite the morning’s absurdity. His understanding of Magical Girl abilities improves, and he becomes more optimistic about the balance between Magical Girls and Astral Mark Girls. He also shows concern for his companions by checking whether they have eaten.
• Ling Luoluo: Displays her usual childish, clingy, and energetic personality. She is proud of her Magical Girl abilities but proves careless and inexperienced by flying the wrong way and failing to explain how the invisibility potion works. Despite this, she is helpful and eager to assist Ling Feng.
• Su Xiaoxiao: Continues acting playful, mischievous, and shamelessly flirtatious toward Ling Feng. Her teasing messages reveal her enjoyment of embarrassing him, though she also seems observant and emotionally perceptive, especially regarding Xi Yan.
• Zhao Ping: Shows strong resistance to his arranged blind date and asks Ling Feng for help. His reluctance reflects his desire to control his own romantic choices.
• Ling Xiaoyu: Does not appear directly, but the chapter hints that she is a highly capable Magical Girl, possibly one of the few who can use spatial teleportation.

Significant Themes

• Power and balance: Ling Feng’s realization about the limitations of aerial magic reinforces that Magical Girls, despite their strength, are not invincible.
• Secrecy and public danger: The invisibility potion highlights the need for Magical Girls to conceal their powers from ordinary people and avoid social panic or exploitation.
• Chaos and comedy: The rushed departure, mistaken potion use, wrong-way flight, and embarrassing messages create a comedic contrast with the serious magical conflict.
• Trust and hidden identities: Luoluo’s decision not to reveal Xiaoyu’s identity shows the importance of protecting secrets and the people closest to her.
• Personal choice versus obligation: Zhao’s anxiety over his arranged blind date introduces the conflict between family expectations and individual romantic freedom.

Character Interactions

• Ling Feng and Ling Luoluo bicker throughout the morning, with Ling Feng acting exasperated by her clinginess and reckless behavior while still relying on her magical help.
• Ling Feng and Luoluo’s flight becomes a humorous partnership: she provides the transportation, while he questions her methods and tries to keep the situation under control.
• Ling Feng and Zhao Ping share a teasing but supportive friendship, with Zhao seeking help and Ling Feng encouraging him not to run from the blind date.
• Su Xiaoxiao treats Ling Feng with playful intimacy, teasing him both face-to-face and through provocative private messages.
• Ling Feng’s final concern for Xi Yan suggests that, beneath the comedic misunderstandings, he remains attentive to the feelings and well-being of the girls around him.