Chapter 278

Chapter 278: Honey Xuan’s Shocking Wisdom, Secrets Under the Dining Table. (6K)

At dusk.

Salzburg was bathed in a gentle sunset, glowing with a flowing golden light, and as time passed, it slowly changed into a deep red.

Xie Qing Yu sat on the edge of the green cliff, her blue eyes reflecting the evening light, her golden hair shining in the summer breeze as she looked down at the city from above, feeling a mix of emotions.

It had been almost five hours since the strange battle at noon.

Teacher Chu convinced Teacher Dream Weaver, and she successfully earned a week off that would make the other leader-level witches jealous.

Just when she thought the other person would let her have a heart-to-heart talk with Honey Xuan,

This teacher, who had the dignity of an emperor and the warmth of a mother, only patted her on the head and said she didn’t need to think about anything right now and should just wander around. She did not mention training or the issues between her and her sister; she really allowed herself a break.

So, after a long time, she placed Violet next to the little idols and wandered aimlessly around the city by herself.

When she thought about it carefully, such moments had become fewer and fewer since becoming an idol and a magical girl.

By the time she officially became a leader, shouldering more responsibilities and facing heavier expectations, she was already exhausted just from managing her duties as both an idol and a magical girl.

Those moments of personal time that could be wasted freely felt like a distant memory.

If she hadn’t learned some of the secrets of [Pure White], perhaps she would complain like her teammates, mumbling every day about when there would be a long holiday.

But all the successful magical girls, who are given the title of captain after reaching the land of magic, understand that the current struggles are much gentler compared to the terrible future that awaits after the situation gets worse.

After the Beelzebub incident, Xie Qing Yu didn’t fall into despair, mainly because of the new burden she carried. She learned the truth about the world, and how could she run away alone and leave this burden to her teammates?

The Butterfly of the Underworld did not disband.

If her leaving caused her teammates to die in future missions, it would be better to walk the right path until her sacrifice.

Xie Qing Yu’s fear was not about avoiding fear and suffering, but a sadness while fulfilling her duty. She closed her eyes and held the lantern that turned into a purple gem, as if praying for those who had passed away.

After a long time,

The girl opened her eyes to the bright evening glow. She looked up at the sun in the distance, feeling that the sunlight on her was nowhere near as warm as Chu Yuanqing’s touch—gentle and quiet, like a shining love from the divine that truly touched her heart.

"Teacher Chu is such a wonderful person."

Xie Qing Yu quietly reflected, perhaps she understood why someone as stubborn and hard to approach as Honey Xuan could open her heart to Chu Yuanqing so quickly.

Because…

She and her little sister may both be very lacking in love.

The simple motherly love found in ordinary families is a luxury for them, but both she and Honey Xuan are very stubborn at heart, and even though they long for it, they will not act sweetly towards their mother. They were like this when they were little, and they only grew more distant as they got older.

So, Teacher Chu, who cares for people sincerely and shines with a maternal light, is naturally the type of girl who easily makes a big impact.

Xie Qing Yu thought of this and completely forgot the feeling of almost being killed by the other person’s Martial God Technique, starting to look forward to the training that was coming up this week.

Teacher Chu must be very gentle when she trains, right?

…

…

At the same time.

The castle on Monk Mountain.

Chu Yuanqing is having a meeting with Miss Saintess. Her delicate and beautiful face looks relaxed as she says in a casual tone:

"Charlotte, listen to me. I already have a rough education plan."

"I just quietly asked Violet, as long as the magical girl’s spirit doesn’t break and her magic doesn’t run out, she can come back to life infinitely through [Blooming Flowers]. Even if her brain, heart, bones, and genes are crushed and eroded, they can reset to their original form."

The Pure White Witch is very happy, like a child who has received a beloved toy. She says with care:

"Resetting is the special feature of [Blooming Flowers]. Even if Little Yu is turned into a mess, she can instantly restore herself, not relying on the undead kind of revival but rather on a kind of mental growth."

This is actually easy to understand.

Suppose we see the lantern as the root, then the magical girl’s body is like a flower. Even if the body is erased in any way, as long as the root is not affected, it can be nurtured again through magic to bloom exactly the same flower.

In other words, once [Blooming Flowers] is activated, the lantern is the only weakness.

Even so, it is still far superior to humans.

Chu Yuanqing was very pleased and nodded, saying:

"This means that even if Little Yu is extraordinarily talented, if she accidentally enters a microscopic state, she can easily come back to life."

Charlotte had a bad feeling and gently advised:

"It’s only been a week. Instead of teaching something like Martial God Technique, why not teach some practical things?"

Chu Yuanqing replied seriously:

"It’s okay, I’ve calculated it. Even if she is very slow, if she faces death 900 times a day, in a week she will remember that feeling with her soul, and will initially step into complete mastery, developing extremely strong spiritual awareness. Her fighting ability should triple, so she won’t be so foolish in fights anymore."

Miss Saintess was very scared; if Little Yu faced death an average of nine hundred times a day, even if she were made of iron, she would turn to dust! She began to wonder if Honey Qing had just used Martial God Technique, ran out of energy, and now felt a bit dizzy.

Charlotte sighed and said:

"If I refuse, even if Little Yu is willing, I won’t let this child run wild with you."

The Last Diva knows how charming her Honey Qing is. From Little Yu’s attitude today, even if Honey Qing does not use strict training methods, a little persuasion and encouraging looks are enough to lead that child into a tough situation.

"Haste makes waste. Tomorrow, you can only teach her the Meditation Method and the Martial God Technique. Even someone as talented as Little Shu cannot learn them in just a few months."

The Pure White Witch said seriously:

"I will not teach Little Shu. It is too painful, both to learn and to use."

Charlotte found it a bit amusing. Instead of criticizing Honey Qing’s double standards, she pinched the other’s cheek with her fingertips, shifting her gaze downward to the full curve of the fabric and the Lantern Gem resting in the center of the fruits.

Sure enough, it had already dimmed and shattered, showing signs of wear, as if it could fall apart at any moment, leaving only a little spark of light, indicating that the spirit inside was still there and slowly drawing in energy for self-repair.

The Last Diva’s fingertips slipped onto the lantern, as she poured a small amount of magic into it, feeling dryness and a heavy obstacle, much less smooth than when she nurtured it before.

Charlotte’s expression was serious as she mumbled:

"It seems it’s really quite badly damaged."

Chu Yuanqing slightly pressed her lips together, her serious face turning a bit red. She felt a strange tingling and pain, as if touching a scab or being touched in a very private place. She couldn’t help but hold Holy Maiden’s small hand and tried to explain earnestly:

"I have estimated it. The effects from the sixth episode are still lingering. When the seventh episode airs, I will be able to fix the lantern with the audience’s wishes."

Charlotte also said earnestly:

"No way, that’s too slow! Little Qing’s lantern progress has gone back to when we first met. Your magic is even less than mine right now, how are we going to train Little Yu this week?"

"Sit nicely now, let your big sister the doctor give you some treatment."

Chu Yuanqing felt something was off. She thought they still needed to discuss how often Little Yu should be brought to the brink of death in a day. They couldn’t just casually move on to a scene not suitable for children.

Unfortunately, before she had a chance to speak, some bad people began to check her body in a righteous manner, sometimes pinching her soft waist and other times fighting for space with the limp lantern, which quickly left her unable to think about how to train Xie Qing Yu.

The Last Diva pushed the weak Honey Qing down onto the chair, directly spreading the Pure White Witch’s full legs with one knee. She looked down at those enticing golden eyes, misty with desire. Her lips curled slightly as she leaned in closer, tasting as if savoring wine.

In a daze, a beautiful clear blue spread from deep within her soul.

Chu Yuanqing listened to the loud cracks of the glacier, slowly filled with a lovely song, like a traveler who had walked through the desert for a long time, reaching a refreshing oasis filled with moisture, her nose full of the scents of roses and lemons. Her gaze felt unfocused, and the lantern in front of her shone brightly, creating a beautiful rainbow.

Perhaps because she was too weak, her senses drifted away, and the pain of curses and a broken soul felt like it was behind a thick barrier, losing its reality, like a dream that could not be hurt, allowing the happiness of tender touches and soulful connections to wander freely.

Charlotte breathed and kissed, sharing her deepest worries, love, joy, sadness, and countless thoughts with her own awareness. It was as if she was constantly peeling away and showing her softest side.

Chu Yuanqing was lost in her lover’s unreserved true self, her unfocused eyes filled with longing, her long, thick eyelashes slowly falling, as she closed her eyes, cherishing the warmth of their tight embrace, the soft exchange of breath, and the peace of the moment.

Time lingered and blossomed with fragrance.

That sincere love, which recognized each other and had faced many life-and-death trials, was enough to create a wave of ideals far beyond the usual, making their magical connection grow even larger, like a rapidly spinning spiral, instantly surpassing the feedback of their wishes and stacking upward in the sound of the wave.

One, 1%, one, 2%, one, 7%, 2%…

Fifteen minutes later, the repair progress of Lantern Gem successfully went back to 3%.

The magical limit, which had fallen like a sieve, began to fill up again as if it had been inflated. With the transformation of will, it became full, allowing the body that still bore injuries to welcome a refreshing change, completely restoring its condition and removing the weakness.

Chu Yuanqing blinked back to reality. She held the person sitting on her lap, burying her nose in Charlotte’s collarbone. Like a hungry little beast, she lifted her chin to pick fresh flowers, gathering more tempting magic to keep the healing process going.

At this moment, the once very brave Miss Saintess, who had helped the Pure White Witch regain some strength, was drowsily lowering her eyelashes. Her usual mischievous hands were tired and draped around the other’s neck, making a soft whiny sound.

A long, long time passed.

The wait for the phone continued with a ringing sound that woke both of them, marking the end of the doctor’s game that had taken place indoors.

The Lantern Gem, pressed tightly inside someone’s full skin, unexpectedly restored to 5%. Its previously dim spirit revived, flowing with the colors of the sunset, shining brightly.

This little thing bumped unhappily against Miss Saintess’s full chest, and after tasting her magic, it froze in place, pretending to be dead, looking very adorable.

Charlotte’s lovely face was tinged with a blissful blush. Her eyes were half-closed, like those of a precious stone, filled with mist and beautifully shaped, rising and falling with her quickening breaths.

Chu Yuanqing awkwardly carried the weak Holy Maiden back to the bed. She hurried to grab her phone and tidy up her disheveled clothes, then noticed in the group chat that everyone was discussing where to take Xie Qing Yu for dinner that night while also worrying about whether to hide the strange relationship in the team.

Charlotte lifted her soft waist as she sat on the edge of the big bed, looking a bit grumpy at the bad woman who ignored her after their fun. She poked Honey Qing with her toes, but after being pulled and tickled, she laughed and begged for mercy before slowly picking up her phone.

The Last Diva, knowing the reason, typed confidently:

"Of course, it should be hidden! If Little Yu knows the truth from the start, it won’t be fun at all. Even if she has to find out, it should be a slow discovery. That’s what makes it interesting!"

However, this "too much" idea quickly drew criticism from everyone.

The lovely daughter, acting as the discipline committee member, was the first to oppose:

"While I agree with the idea of hiding it, I do not agree with Sister Charlotte’s reasoning."

Chu Yuanqing thought Miss Saintess should change her habit of playing tricks. She fully supported her daughter’s words and typed in agreement:

"Charlotte is a bad example; everyone should not follow her."

The green-eyed cat was the first to repeat this, and Little Sakura quickly clicked to agree, which made the golden retriever, who supported Charlotte, sadly add his voice.

So, the main direction of the proposal was decided for now.

That is, before Xie Qing Yu leaves, everyone cannot openly flirt like before.

Suddenly, everyone was trapped by a chain called morality. Even a kiss on the cheek, which they used to be comfortable with, became something that could be seen as overly sexual, putting it in the category of cheating.

Charlotte puffed out her cheeks. To maintain her beloved daughter’s admiration, she decided to act nice online, while offline she tightly hugged the Pure White Witch next to her, showing no signs of holding back, which left Chu Yuanqing a bit helpless.

Although things sounded good online, it still felt like it wouldn’t go so smoothly.

Clearly, among the little idols, there are naturally some wild ones.

For example, a certain golden retriever, who not only felt no restraint at all, but even thought she was playing some exciting new game. Even her sister, whom she usually disliked, became a key part in creating fun, an important helper.

And once the mindset changed, even the lovely daughter, who was trying hard to maintain order, became part of the game.

At this moment, Chu Wang Shu, who was still unaware of the approaching crisis, continued to tag everyone in the group chat, seriously discussing what to take Xie Qing Yu to eat.

It seemed that the little idols all missed Daxia’s delicious food, so five minutes later, everyone agreed to let Honey Qing cook in the castle while the others went out to buy ingredients.

Of course, although it was said that Chu Yuanqing would cook, everyone else secretly wanted to show off their skills too.

Charlotte really wanted to take this chance to restore her perfect image as a mother, so after buying the ingredients and entering the kitchen, she confidently tied her hair in a ponytail and rolled up her sleeves, ready to show her skills.

Miss Saintess was not a bad cook; in the past, when they had picnics in the Slit World, she was always in charge of cooking. Not only was she experienced, but she also learned from Sister Ellie’s special dishes.

So, on tonight’s dinner table, there were various delicious foods from Austria.

The little idols took their seats, while Honey Qing and Charlotte, as the cooks, arrived late to announce that the feast was beginning.

"Hooray! Everyone is having dinner together!"

Violet cheered, clearly enjoying the lively atmosphere.

Little Butterfly and Forget-Me-Not were sitting side by side on kid-sized high chairs, curiously and happily looking at the bowls and chopsticks in front of them, blinking their eyes at the little idols beside them, waiting to be fed.

Tang Liuli looked at The Last Diva’s colorful appetizer.

It was a bowl of creamy garlic soup, pale white with a hint of yellow, topped with some chopped green parsley, simple yet beautiful.

The green-eyed cat took a spoonful of the soup, her eyes brightened, quickly enchanted by its delicate and smooth texture, with a taste that surprisingly resembled crab meat.

The lovely daughter saw this and also sneakily took a bite of the creamy soup in front of her, exclaiming:

"Sister Charlotte’s cooking is even better than in the restaurant!"

Kirimi Miyuki sensed a little bit of urgency in her heart; she started to think that after returning to Dongliu Island, she might need to take a cooking class.

Xie Qing Yu nodded in praise, casually feeding a little butterfly that was eagerly waiting for food a bite as well.

Chu Yuanqing was not surprised by this; after taking a few bites, she helped feed the poor little forget-me-not that was left alone, then looked over at the slightly proud Charlotte and found it quite funny.

At a table of six people and two Lantern Elves, the atmosphere while eating was very warm.

Although Xie Qing Yu did not speak much, the caring Kirimi Miyuki and Chu Wang Shu took the initiative to find topics to talk about. With Violet helping out, everyone quickly became familiar during dinner.

As for the shy cat, she was feeding two Lantern Elves and got along well with the "little animals."

Charlotte watched her lovely daughter’s small expressions the whole time. She pretended to be very reserved, but inside, she was eager for her daughter’s opinion and even felt a bit nervous.

There was nothing she could do; after her partner became a girl, even the sparkle had a motherly warmth that threatened her position as a mom. If she didn’t find a way to change her child’s impression, there would be no way to get back on track later!

Unfortunately, the little idols wanted to eat Daxia dishes more.

Besides the garlic butter soup, which everyone shared as an appetizer, Charlotte only made two dishes; the other six were all home-cooked meals by Honey Qing.

Well, it wasn’t that Miss Saintess didn’t want to take part; it’s just that she didn’t really know how to make Daxia dishes. In the past, outings were all about grilling meat and making soup, and Sister Ellie taught her local dishes, so she had to give up this opportunity.

Chu Wang Shu didn’t think much about it; ever since she learned that magical girls didn’t have to worry about gaining weight, she regretted counting calories so carefully when she ate Honey Qing’s meals.

So, after her lovely daughter had a few bites of the appetizer, without thinking, she happily focused on her father’s cooking, making her real mom feel more and more jealous.

Chu Yuanqing felt no pride in her heart. After being a housewife for so many years, even if she adjusted the flavors of the dishes just a little, it was all for her lovely daughter. It was much easier than preparing to be a mother like Charlotte.

Charlotte, feeling annoyed, pinched the thigh of Pure White Witch. She secretly complained using the Chain of Contracts.

"Little Qing is being too much. You have made meals for Little Shu for so many years, you must have some secret hidden away. That’s cheating!"

Chu Yuanqing was still not fully free from the aftereffects of the magic. After being pinched a few times, she felt weak in the waist, and even her serious little face turned a shade of red. She immediately begged for mercy and promised Charlotte that she would share all of her daughter’s tastes and preferences later, which earned her a moment’s rest.

A little while later,

Pure White Witch felt warm toes touching her leg and scratched her thigh. She looked up in confusion and saw Xie Qingxuan, who had a cold expression and pure eyes, as if nothing had happened at all.

Something is wrong, very wrong.

Honey Xuan, what do you want to do in front of your sister?

Chu Yuanqing’s alarm bells rang in her mind. She felt she had to find an excuse to leave the table immediately, or something disturbing would surely happen.

Sadly, the experienced golden retriever had already predicted this. She quickly moved Honey Qing’s slippers, and her pale, cool paws stepped on the other dog’s knee. Her little toes, like tender lotus sprouts, wiggled and pushed against the skirt covering her legs.

At the same time, the phone made a ding.

Chu Yuanqing, feeling guilty, quietly covered her phone and cautiously looked at WeChat with her magical vision. Sure enough, there was a message from the golden retriever.

"Little Qing, come and play a game with me?"

"You have three minutes. Use any way to make me ■■, and you win; otherwise, you lose."

Xie Qingxuan’s expression was dull and calm. She sat up straight, her posture elegant yet stiff, even obediently tucking her mischievous little feet away. She kept her legs together and was especially refined while eating, looking very much like the elegant flower from days gone by.

The Pure White Witch was very shocked. As someone who never looked at inappropriate content online, just reading that message made her head feel like it was about to explode.

However, before she could shamefully reject that outrageous invitation, the other dog sent another message.

"If Little Qing wins, I will try hard to be a good dog and not stir up trouble for the week while Sister is here."

"But if Little Qing loses, as a punishment, I will stand up and directly tell my sister that I am Little Qing’s little wife."

Chu Yuanqing felt stuck, unable to leave or stay, caught tightly by Honey Xuan. She looked up at the girl’s cold yet hopeful eyes, lost in the most painful struggle of her life.

After a long time,

Honey Qing cautiously moved the tip of her foot, still wearing boat socks, under the table.