I've already become a god, and only now you're telling me there are monsters in this world?

After saying that, she added:

"I don't really dare go over there alone. I'm a little scared I'll get sucked into the mirror again."

Gu Qing wanted to say:

Go ahead, don't worry. I've already gone full muscle monster mode and thoroughly conquered that troublemaking Magic Mirror. It's my captive now.

Or perhaps:

Are you silly? Why not just use your phone?

But seeing how timid and uneasy the younger student looked, Gu Qing ultimately couldn't bring himself to be an insensitive guy. He reached out and held her hand firmly instead.

The instant their palms touched.

Xia Shuran trembled slightly as though an electric current had passed through her, a faint flutter running through her entire body.

Gu Qing's reaction wasn't nearly as strong. He simply thought her hand was so small, warm, soft, and delicate to the touch. Holding it felt incredibly comfortable.

"Come on. Let's go take a look at you and see how fair you've become."

As he spoke, Gu Qing took Xia Shuran by the hand and walked unhurriedly toward a nearby shop.

Xia Shuran silently followed him. Feeling his broad, warm palm, her unease vanished in an instant, leaving only a burning warmth in her heart.

She didn't know how fair she had become.

But one thing was certain: her face must have been red and burning hot right then.

It felt so hot and flushed that it was almost steaming and dripping water.

A little while later, they stopped in front of a shop's glass door.

Holding Gu Qing's hand tightly, Xia Shuran nervously stepped forward and carefully studied her reflection in the glass door with her large, watery eyes.

After a careful look.

She discovered to her delight that she really had become fairer.

Her overall appearance had become considerably more refined.