Flower Code

Pupula quietly watched Lily gradually disappear from sight, her heart filled with endless sorrow and grief.

As Lily's figure grew fainter, her heart ached as though it were being torn apart.

Yet, despite how desperately she wanted Lily to stay, Pupula knew this was all for the future and peace of the Flower Fairy Kingdom, so she had no choice but to make this difficult decision.

She turned away, her gaze gradually firming, and returned to the Palace through the gate of light.

Without much delay, Pupula summoned the Three Fairies to the Palace.

Once the Three Fairies entered the Palace, Pupula erected a barrier.

She looked gently at the three of them. "How is your attunement to your magical artifacts coming along?"

Lulu looked a little sheepish, her eyes wide. "I-I haven't fully attuned to mine yet. My grasp of magic still isn't good enough, so attuning to my magical artifact is very difficult. But I'll work hard."

Pupula smiled. "It's all right. There's still time. Keep studying them for now, and try to hurry if you can..."

She paused, her expression turning somewhat serious. "I have a feeling I'll need your help before long. Completing the attunement sooner will benefit you."

The three fairies nodded earnestly. "We will."

Pupula turned around and waved a hand. "Go about your work. I'll rest for a while."

The Three Fairies nodded and left.

While the atmosphere here was solemn, things were relaxed and cheerful over on Sen Lijiu's side.

"You cheated!" Kukulu shouted at Sen Lijiu in a huff.

"Ahem, I did not. Don't make things up." Sen Lijiu quietly hid Little Fox behind his back.

The corners of Jun Yi's mouth lifted, and he simply couldn't suppress his smile.

The two of them had agreed to cure Kukulu of his habit of cheating at games by letting him experience what it felt like when someone else cheated. But Jun Yi hadn't expected Lijiu to cheat so blatantly.

Seeing their expressions, Kukulu deflated. "I know I was wrong. I won't cheat next time we play."

Little Fox, whom Sen Lijiu had hidden away, also emerged and strutted back and forth in front of Kukulu, looking smug and utterly pleased with himself. ~(¯▽¯~)

Kukulu stared at the fox, gritting his teeth.

Sen Lijiu picked up the fox and rose. "We've been playing for so long. Let's go out for a stroll. I have a feeling it'll be fun."

Jun Yi nodded and stood. When he saw Kukulu getting up to follow them, he stopped him. "You've stayed with me long enough. It's time you went back."

Kukulu immediately looked crestfallen. "I understand, brother."

Jun Yi didn't forget to twist the knife. "Don't wander off. You've forgotten all your rules these past few days. Go back and review them properly. I'll send someone to keep an eye on you."

With a wave of his hand, two people appeared beside Kukulu. One of them smiled and said, "Please come with us, Prince Kukulu."

Kukulu left with the two of them. He had good reason to suspect that Jun Yi was sending him away because he kept clinging to Sen Lijiu.

Jun Yi paid no attention to what Kukulu might be thinking.

Jun Yi straightened his clothes, looking every bit the gentle, graceful gentleman as always, keeping his deeds and merits to himself.

As for Kukulu after he returned?

He was miserably studying etiquette and rules.

The two of them went to the forest together and admired the scenery. Before long, they heard the sounds of a fight. Jun Yi glanced at Sen Lijiu, saw his eyes light up, and knew he wanted to take a look.

Once they drew near, they saw Edwin and Dai Weiwei chasing someone. A woman holding a fan had the Flower Code in her arms, and she taunted them as she ran.