Chapter 167
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Chapter 167: I Am the Genius of Magic Replenishment, Taking Turns in Action
Inside the room.
For the first time, Chu Yuanqing showed her true self honestly to everyone. Her hair felt like silk, sparkling like stars, flowing down onto the bed. When she looked down with her golden eyes, it seemed like a calm flame was burning, making her presence feel grand and sacred.
In that moment, her appearance, which always looked down upon the world, felt like it had been set free, expanding into a huge presence that was as striking as a stage bursting with heat and light, sweeping away everyone’s thoughts like a gentle spring breeze.
The charm of the Pure White Witch was naturally captivating, needing no extra effort to dazzle others.
If Chu Yuanqing’s white hair and golden eyes could shake the very foundations of belief, then the joke, "I am a magical girl," suddenly felt a little more real for a few more minutes.
The gown she wore, which had a lovely curve drawn in a gradient of gray, seemed to create a visual shock that could change the way people view the world.
Well, it is well-known that magical girls can transform, and the changes in hair color and eye color are details that do not need much explanation. The Magic Armor is the most solid proof!
So… is Honey Qing really a magical girl???
The little idols were momentarily confused.
Among them, Kirimi Miyuki was the most puzzled, having never seen Chu Yuanqing with white hair and golden eyes before.
This pure-hearted Sakura girl thought of many reasons.
For example, Honey Qing wanted to follow her idol’s rules and didn’t want to date anyone in the group; but she also didn’t want to hurt others, so she decided to completely refuse all advances.
For example, Honey Qing was just too kind-hearted and didn’t want them to be sad, so in a tricky situation, she pretended to be a bad girl, purposely saying some outrageous playboy comments so they would back off.
The girl’s little mind had spun for so long, but she had never thought in such a silly way; after all, magical girls were only stories that appeared in cartoons, weren’t they?
Kirimi Miyuki’s brain froze as she stared blankly at fully transformed Chu Yuanqing and suddenly remembered that every time they kissed until she almost felt dizzy, she would see those lovely, misty eyes gradually turn a beautiful golden color.
So… that really wasn’t an illusion?
Little Sakura thought this, and her memories surged like a storm, instinctively sorting out some details she had overlooked before. She gently touched her soft, swollen lips with her long, delicate fingers and suddenly recalled the feeling of sharing breath with the other person, coming to a realization.
Oh right, when she thought about it carefully, kissing shouldn’t feel this good at all, right? And it definitely shouldn’t give her a boost in energy and spirit.
Although she used to think these were gifts of love like a magic potion, as a healthy young girl, she had her own energy. Compared to kissing Honey Qing, her own energy felt rather dull.
This is actually very odd.
If Honey Qing weren’t so cute, the most beautiful girl she had ever seen in her life, with a strong first love filter, she should have noticed something strange long ago.
Xie Qingxuan accepted it much faster than Little Sakura; she had seen Chu Yuanqing with white hair and golden eyes, dressed in the magical armor, and had also witnessed the frightening scene of her collapsing and coughing up blood, nearly fainting, which made her cry out of fear.
To be honest, with that scene, any normal person who isn’t a bit naive would have noticed something was wrong long ago; only a golden retriever could completely overlook it, and afterward, act as if nothing changed.
So now, after hearing all of this, she felt only a sense of surprise, thinking, "I can’t believe this is happening," as she blinked and curiously reached out to touch the irregularly shaped ash skirt, feeling as if she was touching flowing light and stardust.
After hearing this, Tang Liuli felt as if she had been struck by lightning; she was suddenly full of relief, overflowing with the joy of using brilliant wisdom to follow the clues, catch the true culprit, solve the big case, and be admired by many, praised by countless media.
Yes, this shocking news that affected two bad women was already not a secret on her side.
What? Is it surprising that Honey Qing is a magical girl?
No way, you don’t understand Honey Qing at all; she had guessed it a month ago!
The green-eyed cat stopped shaking and looking so pitiful. For a moment, she felt like an inflated pufferfish, glancing at the two beside her with a proud gaze, feeling quite delighted, completely forgetting about her embarrassing situation with the wet underwear.
Haha, it turns out she really is a genius at solving mysteries!
Even without needing any acting skills, she could easily portray the depth of Sherlock Holmes with her extraordinary talent, making that great detective come alive again, leaving people amazed and applauding, ultimately showering the noble Miss Tang Liuli with petals as she ascended to the throne of the Best Actress.
The green-eyed cat felt light all over, overwhelmed with a huge sense of recognition. She happily hugged Chu Yuanqing’s big, white leg and rubbed her face against the soft, cloud-like skirt, looking as if she had eaten catnip, with a silly, bright smile that seemed rather embarrassing.
Chu Yuanqing was very shocked. She didn’t expect this news to hit Liuli so hard, scaring the child into a state of distress. Unable to help herself, she gently patted the child’s head, her golden eyes blinking with concern as she asked:
"Liuli… um, are you okay?"
Tang Liuli looked at that incredibly beautiful face and instinctively rubbed against the soft, white thigh. Suddenly coming to her senses, she thought for a moment, her cute little face blushing, even her beauty mark turning pink. Finally, she closed her eyes and hugged the thigh tighter, babbling:
"I I I… I’m just enjoying my spoils!"
Chu Yuanqing looked at her with compassion, not caring how strange the words were. She let the cat rub against her thigh, pinching the cat’s face gently as if comforting a child, then said earnestly:
"Being a magical girl is my secret identity. I got hurt for various reasons, so I need to use magic to heal."
Hurt?!
The little idols quickly picked up on that key word.
Tang Liuli stopped clinging to her thigh. She remembered when she walked in and saw the bathroom floor covered in bright red, like a thick oil painting, with Chu Yuanqing looking pale, her eyes downcast, coughing up blood in a weak posture.
In that moment, a strong feeling of pain and pity arose.
The green-eyed cat felt very guilty. She had guessed that Chu Yuanqing was a magical girl, but that was just a wild guess based on intuition.
Later, thoughts buried deep in her soul and her own emotional turmoil pushed that to the back of her mind, and it wasn’t until she finished her homework and returned to the dorm that she began to think about it.
So, if Honey Qing is a magical girl, why is she hiding in a small bathroom, weak and coughing up blood?
Since there are magical girls, it’s also normal for there to be corresponding monsters.
Was she secretly keeping peace and saving the world when she was hurt by the bad guys? Or maybe, like in an anime, she used some powerful magic that left her very weak?
Tang Liuli didn’t dare to ask about this directly, because she could see that Chu Yuanqing was unwilling to reveal any information. If she asked, it would only make things awkward. Besides, if it really involved something supernatural, what could she do to help?
So, when she saw Chu Yuanqing that day, looking just like usual and not showing any signs of illness or weakness, she pushed the question deep into her heart.
However, on the other hand, she had her own thoughts about Chu Yuanqing’s injuries, and even about the so-called magic recovery. When she heard the news, all the clues connected, and she understood many answers.
"So, when Little Qing kissed me at that time, was it because she was so injured that she wasn’t fully aware and just instinctively wanted to recover her magic?"
Tang Liuli spoke her guess, tears filling her bright green eyes. They spilled over and fell onto her pale little legs. She felt both sad and guilty, thinking she was a bad person taking advantage of someone else’s misfortune, making her cry.
"I’m sorry, even though Little Qing was so badly hurt, I still brought it up at that time…"
The green-eyed cat started to speak but was quickly silenced by Chu Yuanqing covering its mouth, only able to make pitiful "mmm" sounds.
Chu Yuanqing felt a mix of anger and embarrassment. If this cat kept talking, it would be a disaster! Not only would she lose face, but what if the other two little idols heard and copied her?
However, the other party was still crying, and she could not pinch the child’s face too harshly, so she could only comfort her helplessly:
"Be good, those who don’t know are not at fault. This thing has already happened, so try not to think too much about it."
Tang Liuli nodded repeatedly; she felt like she was almost suffocating from Little Qing.
On the other side, Xie Qingxuan also realized the problem. Her usually indifferent expression was filled with worry, and she murmured:
"Little Qing was very weak that day, looking like she does today with white hair and golden eyes. She also coughed up a lot of blood, and then she kissed me for six minutes."
Kirimi Miyuki also looked surprised.
So, it turned out… Little Qing kissed Xie Qingxuan and Liuli for this reason?
Because it was a matter of life and death, she had no room to feel jealousy, only a wave of fear and panic in her heart.
If Little Qing was weak enough to cough up blood, and there were no ones like Qingxuan and Liuli nearby to help her regain energy, would she not be able to see her again?
Little Sakura felt like crying when she thought of this. She was very strong, but when it came to the heartbreaking separations of her first love, her inner strength felt as fragile as paper. Now, with tears in her eyes, all her jealousy turned into relief.
As long as Little Qing is safe, even if it means letting her kiss a thousand beautiful girls… it is still okay!
Kirimi Miyuki took a deep breath and asked:
"Is ‘magic replenishing’ about that kind of thing?"
Chu Yuanqing was very embarrassed. She forced herself to seem calm and said seriously:
"Yes, magic replenishing is a ritual that stimulates the flow of magical energy between two people by exchanging bodily fluids, creating a wonderful chemical reaction to restore magical power."
Tang Liuli thought for a moment and said:
"Is that so? Why does it sound a little inappropriate?"
Is the magic of this magical girl the same as that of a succubus?
Chu Yuanqing couldn’t help herself. She gently tapped the cat’s head, making it yelp and quiet down, and continued,
"Anyway, this is the reason I need."
"As for whether I will kiss other girls, I… I’m not some flirt! Actually, having one regular person to kiss is enough. All those times before were just accidents because of my injuries flaring up."
"Also, only those with magical girl potential can be my kissing partner; regular people can’t help me with my magic."
After saying this, Chu Yuanqing felt a sense of relief.
She had a reason for revealing part of the truth.
First, without the supernatural excuse, it was hard for her to explain why she needed to kiss someone.
Although telling Miyuki, Liuli, and Qingxuan directly that she was a flirt and a playboy, forgetting her image and spilling everything like a truckload of secrets was one way.
But if she really did that, whether they believed her or not didn’t matter; if they were still willing after hearing her reasons, it would eventually lead to twisted values.
It would be better to give this need a sense of mission to save others. That way, the guilt and blame can be placed entirely on herself. Not only will there be more positive energy to work with, but there will also be fewer worries.
Secondly, she checked during the magic replenishment today. Miyuki and Qingxuan are only one step away from merging with the Artificial Lantern. After the second performance, they will likely become witches officially, starting to change their life forms. On the other side, Liuli is also at a similar stage.
Sooner or later, these three little idols will realize something is wrong. If the official handling is not smooth enough, their worldview may completely collapse, making it hard for them to accept such a drastic change.
Therefore, it is better to let them know that there is a familiar person nearby who is a magical girl. This is like breaking a window in advance, giving them some psychological preparation. In the future, if they find out they are also magical girls, they won’t be as scared.
As for whether saying it might turn into moral coercion…
Chu Yuanqing is quite slow to catch on, but she can see that, for some unknown reason, Miyuki, Qingxuan, and Liuli have very strong feelings for her. It is the kind of affection that cannot be easily shaken off, and even without this reason, they would likely try to sneak up on her one after another.
On the other hand, to save the world, replenishing magic is an essential part. Compared to the revival of the Calamity God and the terrifying future where civilization falls apart again, this moral coercion, which is based on mutual willingness and doesn’t really count as a lie, is insignificant.
If needed, she can completely give up more things to save the world.
No matter what, she must protect this world line that has been at peace for 17 years, holding onto the future that the people of the past could only dream of.
Tang Liuli wiped away the tears at the corner of her eyes and curiously asked,
"Magic girl qualifications? What is that? Are there few people who have it?"
Chu Yuanqing thought for a moment and explained,
"The qualifications of a magic girl are simply the natural qualities of the soul."
"For example, Liuli’s innate empathy, Qingxuan’s ability to easily enter meditation, Miyuki’s skill to deceive or control her own senses to enter the mental world, and Ji Shuzhu’s unique hyperthymesia that allows her to create dance puzzles."
"These are qualities of the soul that far exceed ordinary people, and they give rise to various talents."
"To put it simply, using idols as an example, it means being able to step into the realm of Heart Flow."
Kirimi Miyuki felt relieved upon hearing this.
She had followed the situation of the Dazzling Stage in various regions, and if Heart Flow was the selection criterion, then out of the hundreds of billions of people in the Donghong Federation, there would be fewer than a hundred trainees qualified to compete; Honey Qing couldn’t find many who strayed!
Well, in fact, this also includes many fake items created using disaster aura, and the actual reserve of witches is pitifully small.
Xie Qingxuan seemed to be deep in thought.
"If that’s the case, it’s understandable that Little Qing could perform at that level on the secondary rating stage, even starting from scratch; your Heart Flow was never on the same level as ordinary idols."
Tang Liuli was greatly shocked.
She never expected that she was not only a genius in reasoning but also a genius with the potential to become a magical girl!
Although she had long known she possessed extraordinary talent, she never imagined she would ultimately change the world through magic.
The green-eyed cat had a serious expression; she was already thinking about what pose to strike, what lines to say, and what cool magic to use when facing terrifying tentacle monsters and cackling villains after becoming a magical girl.
Chu Yuanqing could instantly tell what this person was thinking; she tapped her on the head and said rather grumpily,
"Stop thinking about it! Having the qualifications to be a magical girl and actually becoming one are two very different things."
The Lantern Gem on the girl’s chest glowed brightly, and with a flick of her hand, magical threads floated up. All the clutter in the room was swept into the air, dancing gently like in a strong breeze, making not a sound, and soon settled back into place.
Then, the magic in her palm turned into green wind, ignited into bright red fire, then formed deep blue ice cubes, shattered into sand, and finally burst into warm light, creating many different changes before disappearing when her hand closed.
The little idols stared blankly at the amazing scene, feeling as if their understanding of the world had been completely shattered.
Knowing is one thing, but seeing is another. It wasn’t until Chu Yuanqing truly used magic that they gained a deeper understanding of the concept of a magical girl.
Chu Yuanqing’s small face was serious as she said:
"One day, if you can do something similar with your heart’s waves, then you might become magical girls."
Telling a lie is necessary.
Otherwise, with the magical girls’ idealistic understanding, as soon as the little idols met the requirements, they would directly build their Magic Armor without waiting for the official reveal of "Dazzling Stage."
That’s why she deliberately used magic to create this scene, planting a threshold and setting a limit in their hearts, so that such ridiculous things wouldn’t happen.
Tang Liuli did not feel discouraged at all. Her eyes sparkled brightly as she tugged gently on Chu Yuanqing’s dress and asked excitedly,
"Little Qing, Little Qing, are there any other magic spells? I want to see!"
Kirimi Miyuki also felt a bit disappointed. There were many magical girl cartoons on her island. She had a special interest in becoming a magical girl and continuing to be an idol, and she couldn’t help but look eagerly at Honey Qing, who had white hair and golden eyes, hoping to see more amazing things.
Xie Qingxuan was quite serious. Her pure face had platinum eyelashes fluttering as she gazed at Honey Qing in the pose of the Pure White Witch, feeling a strong desire to kiss, and seriously said,
"Little Qing, I think your injuries are serious. Shall we restore some magic first?"
As soon as she said this, the atmosphere in the room changed.
"Nonsense!"
"Shameless!"
The green-eyed cat and Little Sakura immediately became anxious, casting aside any thought of magical girls, and started competing for Honey Qing’s attention, claiming that they were the true magical talents who could satisfy her.
Chu Yuanqing felt a bit uneasy. She sensed something was off with the little idols. Acting on her instincts, she turned off her golden eyes and let her snowy hair return to its dark color. The Magic Armor quickly fell apart, and she reverted to her disguise, pushing all three of them outside.
"It’s getting late. You all need to go back and get some sleep!"
"Also… you must not tell Little Shu about this and keep it a secret from everyone else, or I will be in danger."
Little Sakura felt a bit heartbroken; she hadn’t had enough time to admire Honey Qing’s white hair and golden eyes!
The green-eyed cat felt very wronged. Although she didn’t come with bad intentions, seeing the two mean women pin Honey Qing down on the bed to kiss her while she got nothing made her feel sad.
Xie Qingxuan also felt a bit disappointed, but she was very obedient and went along with the two girls as they were pushed outside.
Afterwards, the three beautiful girls with different styles stood outside the door, looking at each other in surprise at how the situation had turned out. They were silent for a moment, exchanged glances, then all nodded in agreement, confirming a rule.
That rule was to keep Chu Yuanqing’s identity completely secret from each other.
Although they were unclear about the official stance on this matter, Chu Yuanqing was already a superstar with millions of fans, and her popularity would likely multiply in a while. Someone like her would have even the smallest detail revealed to the public, not to mention anything related to supernatural magic.
Once this secret is revealed, no one knows what kind of consequences it will bring. Besides that, the three of them have another equally important question to face.
Xie Qingxuan glanced down at the green-eyed cat and Little Sakura. Her expression was calm as she put the question directly on the table and said softly:
"So, who will help Little Qing regain her magic?"
