People are in the magic card, instigating rebellion against the world.

Chapter 115 Unlocking the Golden Spiritual Root! Qingque Returns, Phoenix Bloodline!
Ye Hui and Zhi Shi quickly cleaned up the kitchen, put the tableware back in place, and wiped the stove spotless.

The two carried the remaining crepes and water glasses toward Touya's room.

Touya's door was not closed properly, leaving a crack.

When Ye Hui opened the door, he saw Xiaoying sitting on a small stool by the bed, her hands supporting her chin, watching Yukito eat a crepe with a happy expression.

Her gaze was so gentle that anyone who didn't know better would think she was looking at some rare treasure, as if what Snow Rabbit was eating wasn't an ordinary crepe, but some kind of delicacy.

At this moment, Touya leaned against the headboard, with a pillow behind his back, and ate his portion expressionlessly.

He would occasionally glance at his younger sister's infatuated expression, his eyes filled with undisguised disdain.

"Ye-kun, Tomoyo, come and sit down! There are still seats here!" Sakura greeted them warmly as soon as she saw them come in, and quickly moved aside.

Snow Rabbit turned around, smiling and nodding, "You guys should eat it while it's hot, the wraps won't taste good when they're cold."

Ye Hui and Zhi Shi each found a chair and sat down; the atmosphere in the room was harmonious.
Of course, this is on the premise that we can ignore the wary look that Touya occasionally gives Ye Hui, as if he were looking at a thief.

【Kinomoto Touya’s Emotion Value +10】

Ye Hui was eating a crepe. He didn't know who had told him that Touya was in trouble, so he rushed over.

I wonder if Yukito also checks on Sakura's progress in collecting the Clow Cards from time to time.

Anyway, he didn't feel any stares from others while he was collecting cards with Sakura.

They didn't even realize that someone was secretly watching them.

Besides, who cares? In the end, these two are both Sakura's protectors.

Ye Hui glanced at Touya's gaze again and returned a smile.

Touya's acting skills are getting better and better.

I sit here and enjoy the care from my sister and friends without any qualms.

If he hadn't known that Touya's memories were very likely not completely erased, he almost would have believed it.

"Brother Yukito, do you think this wrap is delicious?" Sakura blinked her eyes, looking at Yukito expectantly.

"Mmm, it's delicious. The vegetables and diced meat are a perfect match." Yukito nodded with a smile, her tone sincere. "Sakura's cooking skills are getting better and better."

"Hehe..." Sakura's cheeks flushed instantly from the praise, and she lowered her head shyly, her eyes curving into crescents.

Touya suddenly chimed in from the side, "What's so delicious about it? It's just because the side dishes were cooked by Ye Hui and Zhi Shi. If she had to cook them herself, she probably would have set the kitchen on fire."

"Brother! I'm not that stupid!" Sakura glared at him angrily, her cheeks puffed up, making her look like a baby fish.

"Oh? Is that so?" Touya raised an eyebrow, teasing her on purpose, "Who was it that fried an egg last time, heated the oil so much it was smoking, and almost burned through the pan?"

"That...that was an accident! I just accidentally turned the heat up too high!" Sakura's voice weakened instantly, and she argued weakly, "You know I'm not very good at frying food."

Ye Hui couldn't help but smile to himself as he watched the siblings bickering.

It's so beautiful, I never get tired of watching it!

Meanwhile, Tomoyo quietly raised the camera.

Record this heartwarming scene.

Of course, her camera is mostly focused on Sakura.

She would occasionally glance at Ye Hui and catch a glimpse of the smile on his lips.

Dinner ended quickly in this cheerful and lively atmosphere.

Snow Rabbit glanced at her watch and stood up. "It's getting late. I should go home, or my family will worry."

"I'll take you, Yuki." Touya also got up, showing no awareness of being a patient.

Yukito quickly pressed down on his shoulder: "No need, Touya, you should rest. I can go back by myself."

"Stop nagging." Touya glanced at him, but his tone left no room for refusal.

Snow Rabbit had no choice but to smile and give up.

"Goodbye, Yukito! Be careful on your way!" Sakura waved goodbye reluctantly as she saw him off at the door.

Wait until Touya and Yukito leave.

Sakura, Ye Hui, and Tomoyo chatted in the living room for a while longer.

As night deepened, Ye Hui and Zhi Shi got up to say goodbye.

Step out of the gate of the Kinomoto residence.

The cool night breeze brushed against my face, carrying a refreshing coolness.

Ye Hui looked up at the bright moon in the sky. The cool moonlight shone on the street, outlining soft contours.

He touched the communicator in his pocket, and then, remembering the Golden Stone Secrets reward from the system, he felt exceptionally happy.

This time, capturing the Mirror Card was truly a fruitful experience!
After parting ways with Zhi Shi, Ye Hui quickened his pace and returned to his villa.

As soon as I entered, I couldn't wait to open the system panel.

He couldn't wait to see how much of a surprise the Golden Spirit Root could bring!
"Use the Golden Stone Manual!" He confirmed without hesitation.

As soon as the thought was uttered, a long paragraph of text instantly appeared on the system panel.

[Seeing Kinomoto Sakura, a disciple of the Heavenly Spiritual Root, suffer a setback in her Dao heart and nearly collapse, you laughed too happily. Sure enough, what can the protagonist do? If they want to stop you, then subdue them! If the heavens want to obstruct you, then destroy the heavens! You are finally able to unleash your unparalleled divine power before Kinomoto Sakura!]

[So, you decided to demonstrate your unparalleled art of weapon forging to her! You sought out meteorite iron from outer space, tempered it with Samadhi True Fire for forty-nine days, and then refined its form with divine lightning from the nine heavens, ultimately forging a divine weapon capable of cutting through iron like mud!]

You gifted the divine weapon to the guardian deity Daidouji Tomoyo, informing her that you forged it to protect her. Daidouji Tomoyo was deeply impressed by your sincerity and immense power. Holding the weapon, she felt its unparalleled sharpness, and her admiration for you flowed like a never-ending river!

She believes that only a hero as upright and powerful as you is worthy of becoming a Daoist partner of a disciple with a Heavenly Spiritual Root! She has decided to personally act as a matchmaker for you and Kinomoto Sakura!

You have unlocked the "Golden Spiritual Root," allowing you to cultivate metal-based techniques and acquire the skill "Gengjin Yin"!

[Your root bones have been improved. You can check your spiritual root talents in the talent column...]

Ye Hui stared blankly at the absurd description.

This system's storytelling ability is getting better and better.

Are they dating and matchmaking?
Why not just make it up that "Ye Hui" went through countless hardships, was on the verge of death, won the favor of Daidouji Tomoyo, and finally seized the opportunity to obtain a spiritual root?

However, the system's idiocy didn't happen overnight. Regardless of whether it's stupid or not, the rewards it gives are real.

Golden Spiritual Root!
Following the water spirit root and the wood spirit root.

He has finally unlocked a new Five Elements spiritual root!
Among the Five Elements.

The financial backer's tactics were sharp and aggressive.

Having a gold spiritual root also means that the power of his offensive spells will be significantly enhanced in the future!
What concerned him even more was the new skill – “Gengjin Yin”!
According to the system's description, this ability allows him to manipulate all metals!
This is a pleasant surprise!
He not only gained a new spiritual root, but also mastered a new skill!
And this skill is so useful!
Ye Hui immediately picked up a metal fruit fork from the table and walked to the center of the living room.

He took a deep breath, concentrated his mind, and activated the newly generated metal-type spiritual power within his body, letting out a low shout.

"Gengjin Yin!"

The next second, the fruit fork in his hand trembled slightly, then wobbled away from his palm and slowly floated into the air, about half a meter above the ground.

"It's a success!" Ye Hui's eyes lit up, and he felt a surge of excitement.

Although the controls were still a bit clumsy and unstable, the skill was successfully executed.

He tried to increase his spiritual energy output in an attempt to control the movement of the fruit fork.

But as soon as the spiritual power increased.

The fruit fork shook even more violently, swaying wildly in the air, its trajectory becoming completely erratic.

Suddenly, it seemed to have lost control.

With a "whoosh," it shot towards the opposite wall.

"Duh!"

There was a muffled sound.

The three sharp points of the fruit fork were deeply embedded in the wall.

Only a plastic handle was left exposed, and there were even a few fine cracks on the wall.

"..."

Ye Hui paused for a moment as he watched this scene.

It seems I need to practice this new skill properly, otherwise, if I lose control next time, I might be the one who suffers—or some other unlucky person.

Ye Hui stepped forward and reached out to grab the handle of the fruit fork.

With a little force, it was pulled off the wall, leaving three small holes of varying depths.

"Let the housekeeper find someone to fix it tomorrow."

Ye Hui looked at the marks on the wall, but he wasn't embarrassed at all.

Anyway, this house belongs to him, it's not rented, there are no rules, he can do whatever he wants, as long as he doesn't blow up the house.

And then, upon further reflection, Ye Hui couldn't help but feel a little excited.

He only used a tiny bit of spiritual power, yet he managed to give an ordinary fruit fork such strong penetrating power.

The power of this "Gengjin Yin" is indeed not to be underestimated.

If it were replaced with a real metal magic weapon, and the spiritual power were fully activated...

The destructive power would be unimaginable!
In the future, if he were to fight someone, he could even manipulate the surrounding metal objects to form a defense or launch an attack!

Who knows, we might even witness the legendary "Ten Thousand Swords Return to One" technique!

Just imagining the scene of countless weapons flying through the air makes his blood boil.

Besides combat, the combination of the Metal Spirit Root and the Geng Metal Guide has many other uses.

Jin Ling possesses an exceptional talent for weapon crafting.

With it, when refining magical artifacts in the future, whether it is purifying materials or shaping the artifact, it will be much easier.

Ye Hui could clearly feel that with the unlocking of the Golden Spirit Root, the spiritual power in his body had become much more abundant.

Having already reached the bottleneck of the late stage of Foundation Establishment, there are now faint signs of loosening.

Ye Hui had never cultivated immortality before. According to the records he had read, it seemed that the fewer spiritual roots one had, the better for cultivating immortality.

But things were different with Ye Hui.

Each time he unlocks a spiritual root, not only will there be no conflict, but his spiritual power will also increase, just like a wooden bucket filled with water getting bigger.

Of course, the records he read were all written by people.

These people have never actually cultivated immortality, so who knows what cultivating immortality is like?
“However, it seems now that it’s time for a period of seclusion,” he muttered to himself.

Ye Hui decided to strike while the iron was hot and thoroughly consolidate the power of his newly acquired golden spiritual root.

Then, with one burst of energy, I broke through to the Great Perfection of the Foundation Establishment stage!
If he succeeds, he will truly be only one step away from reaching the Golden Core stage.

Having made up his mind, Ye Hui immediately began preparing for his seclusion.

He first called the housekeeper and instructed him to send someone to repair the wall the next day.

I also told myself that I needed to rest for the next few days.

Ask the housekeeper to help you request leave from the school, and don't let anyone disturb you during this time.

Sakura has just captured a card, so there shouldn't be any more trouble for a while.

hang up the phone.

Ye Hui returned to his cultivation room and took out the array flag from his storage ring.

A simple spirit-gathering array was set up around the perimeter.

Although it was not large in scale, it was enough to gather the surrounding spiritual energy to assist him in his cultivation.

Do it all.

Ye Hui sat cross-legged in the center of the Spirit Gathering Array, slowly closed his eyes, completely emptied his mind, and entered a state of deep cultivation.

……

Five days have passed in the blink of an eye.

During these five days.

Ye Hui almost completely cut off contact with the outside world, immersing himself entirely in cultivation.

For cultivators.

It is not uncommon for a single retreat to last for months or even years.

His five days could only be considered a short period of quiet retreat.

At this moment, he was surrounded by tri-colored light.

The deep blue represents the water elemental root, the emerald green represents the wood elemental root, and the brilliant gold represents the metal elemental root.

Three different types of spiritual energy flowed within the body along specific trajectories.

Finally, it flows into the dantian, forming a slowly rotating vortex of spiritual energy that becomes increasingly condensed.

Meanwhile, Ye Hui's control over the Gengjin Guiding Technique also made rapid progress during these five days of arduous training.

Now, he can manipulate dozens of metal objects at the same time.

They can be moved freely in the air to form various complex formations such as shields and blades, with a precision far exceeding that of the original.

If he were to participate in a circus acrobatic performance now, he would definitely be the star attraction.

Of course, that was just a joke; he didn't have the time for that.

"Do I have some talent? My cultivation speed is so fast. It hasn't been long, and I'm already close to reaching the Golden Core stage."

As he became more and more proficient in controlling the metal spiritual root.

Ye Hui's spiritual power also became increasingly powerful.

at last.

On the evening of the fifth day.

He clearly felt a bottleneck shatter with a "crack".

He successfully broke through to the Great Perfection of Foundation Establishment!

Ye Hui slowly awoke from his meditative state and exhaled a long breath.

He got up and stretched his stiff body, then headed straight for the bathroom.

He wanted to take a good hot bath to wash away the fatigue and grime accumulated during his five days of seclusion.

Change into a clean set of casual clothes.

Ye Hui stretched and felt refreshed.

He cultivates immortality, completes system tasks, and occasionally captures Clow Cards with Sakura and the others.

While I'm at it, I'll also try to increase Tomoyo's favorability.

This peaceful yet fulfilling, beautiful and tranquil life seems to be exactly what he has always wanted to pursue.

at this time.

A clear and familiar bird song came from the direction of the backyard.

"twitter--"

This sound...

Ye Hui raised an eyebrow.

Is it a bluebird?

Has it finally molted back?

My heart moved.

Ye Hui got up and slowly walked towards the Void Spirit Field in the backyard.

As soon as you pass through the corridor, you see a magnificent bluebird preening its feathers in the open space in the center of the spirit field.

When Ye Hui saw the bird, he could hardly believe his eyes.

Is this really a bluebird?
The bluebird before me was several times larger than before, and its originally ordinary blue feathers had faded, turning into a clear azure blue that shimmered with a delicate luster in the sunlight.

What is particularly eye-catching are the few feathers on its tail, which have turned into a brilliant gold, and when they are slightly spread out, they look like they are adorned with gold threads, making them exceptionally dazzling.

If the bluebird was once just an ordinary bird with a beautiful appearance.

Now it has completely transformed into a true spirit beast!

It has a lively and dynamic aura!

The blue sparrow also noticed Ye Hui's arrival. It immediately stopped preening its feathers, spread its wings, and flew towards him with a more agile and swift movement than ever before.

The next second, it landed steadily on the ground in front of Ye Hui, lowered its head, and affectionately rubbed its head against the back of his hand.

She's still as clingy as ever.

Ye Hui smiled and raised his hand, just about to pat its head, when a voice with a touch of girlishness suddenly rang out.

"Master, I'm back."

Ye Hui's hand froze in mid-air.

Qingque...can talk??

Qingque seemed to notice his surprise, and her tone carried a hint of smugness.

"This molting awakened a part of my bloodline! Not only has my appearance changed, but I can also talk now~ Chu chu!"

Although Qingque could communicate with Ye Hui through her divine sense in the past, she still needed Ye Hui to act as a translator in front of Xiaoying and Zhishi.

And sometimes, he had to guess what the little chick meant.

Now that it can speak directly, it saves a lot of trouble.

"You've been molting for so long this time because you're awakening your bloodline?" Ye Hui squatted down and asked curiously.

“Yes, that’s right~” Qingque nodded. “Master, I have a portion of phoenix blood in my body. This molting is like a metamorphosis, and my strength has also increased a lot!”

Phoenix bloodline?
Ye Hui felt a slight surge of joy.

He never expected that the bird he randomly picked would have such a background.

Ye Hui suddenly felt that he was also receiving some of the protagonist's treatment.

Could it be because he's gotten closer to Sakura and Tomoyo?

a ha ha ha!

Of course, the Azure Sparrow is not a purebred phoenix now.

But in the future, there will always be opportunities to help it further awaken its bloodline!
"Your strength has improved? What new abilities do you have now?" Ye Hui asked, somewhat expectantly.

Phoenix, who has ever seen one in their past life?
"Besides my previous ability to sense spiritual energy and transmit messages, I can now also control flames!"

As Qingque spoke, she proudly puffed out her chest, and a faint flame even flickered beneath her wings.

It paused, then added, "Moreover, I can also change my body shape!"

"Change body shape?" Ye Hui's eyes lit up.

This ability is far more practical than controlling flames.

He could control fire with just a random talisman.

"Yes, Master, please step back a little, I'll demonstrate for you!"

Ye Hui did as instructed, taking a few steps back and keeping his eyes fixed on Qing Que.

The next moment, its body began to grow at a speed visible to the naked eye.

One meter, two meters, five meters...

The small bluebird has transformed into a giant bird with a wide wingspan in the blink of an eye!

The azure feathers shone even brighter in the sunlight, and the golden tail feathers spread out like a magnificent cloak.

Just a few seconds.

The bluebird, which originally only reached Ye Hui's waist, now had a wingspan of over ten meters.

When its enormous wings spread, they almost blocked out half the sunlight in the backyard, casting large shadows!
Ye Hui couldn't help but marvel inwardly.

What a fool!

This is so handsome!
This is the true grandeur and appearance of a mythical beast! Imagine riding such a divine bird soaring through the sky!
Just thinking about it makes me feel so proud!
Doesn't this look even cooler than flying on a sword?

However, Ye Hui quickly calmed down.

If I were to actually ride one of these huge things, I could fly around Tomoeda Town without using an invisibility talisman.

It's estimated that the air raid sirens will sound in the town in less than ten minutes.

It seems that if I want to try it out in the future, I'll have to prepare an invisibility talisman in advance.

"Ahem..." Ye Hui cleared his throat, suppressing his excitement, and said to Qing Que, "Your current form is indeed very cool, but it's too flashy and could easily cause trouble. You should change back first."

"Yes, Master," Qingque replied.

Its enormous body is also shrinking at a rate visible to the naked eye.

A moment later, it returned to its original small size and landed in front of Ye Hui again.

Ye Hui stepped forward and reached out to touch its smooth, azure feathers. The texture was still delicate and soft, just as good as ever.

“Welcome back, Bluebird,” he said with a smile.

With Qingque around, he won't have to worry about managing the Dongxu Spirit Field anymore.

Besides, having a chattering little guy around helps relieve boredom, even when not spending time with Sakura and the others.

At lunch.

Ye Hui glanced at the calendar on the wall and realized that it was already the end of October without him noticing.

Tomorrow is Monday again.

"I have to go to school again..." he sighed softly.

Although it was fun to go to school with Sakura and Tomoyo, it was still better than sitting in the classroom listening to lectures.

He still prefers to stay at home and cultivate himself.

Early the next morning.

The little bluebird landed on Ye Hui's shoulder, tilted its head, and asked, "Master, are you going to school?"

"Yeah." Ye Hui slung his backpack over his shoulder and smiled helplessly. "What can I do? I'm still just an ordinary elementary school student."

"Then please be careful on your journey."

"Don't worry, no one in Tomoeda Town can hurt me." Ye Hui smiled.

After saying goodbye to Qingque, he pushed open the door and went outside.

The autumn breeze in the early morning is refreshing and feels especially comfortable on the face.

Although I don't really want to go to school, the thought of seeing Tomoyo and Sakura there makes me happy.

A glimmer of hope still stirred in Ye Hui's heart.

He arrived at the intersection as agreed, and soon met his first friend of the day.

"Good morning, Yezi." Tomoyo was dressed in her neat school uniform, carrying her backpack, and had a gentle smile on her face.

"Good morning, Tomoyo." Ye Hui replied with a smile, walking side by side with her on the sidewalk covered with fallen leaves, the sound of leaves rustling underfoot occasionally filling the air.

It's quiet and very comfortable.

"Ye Zi, did you successfully break through during your seclusion this time?" Zhi Shi turned her head, her purple eyes filled with curiosity.

Before Ye Hui went into seclusion, he specifically called her and Xiao Ying to tell them that he needed to focus on his cultivation for the time being.

Tomoyo and Sakura both expressed their understanding.

In fact, after learning about cultivation with Ye Hui, she discovered that she sometimes needed to cultivate for longer periods of time in order to make a breakthrough.

"Yes, it worked." Ye Hui nodded, then smiled. "Who am I? Breaking through to a higher realm is a piece of cake for me!"

A faint smile immediately appeared on Tomoyo's lips: "That's good. I knew you could do it."

【Daodaiji Chiyo’s Emotion Value +14】

Ye Hui looked at her smile.

He felt that the way Tomoyo looked at him today was different from usual; there seemed to be something more to it.

But he couldn't say exactly what it was.

Could it be that after being apart for five days, she misses him a little?

Cough!

Ye Hui composed himself.

The two chatted all the way and soon arrived at the entrance of Youzhi Elementary School.

Because it was still early, there weren't many students on campus, making it quite quiet.

They entered the classroom, where only a few students were packing their bags.

Ye Hui and Zhi Shi returned to their seats and continued their conversation while waiting for the other students and teachers to arrive.

The two started chatting about the interesting things that happened at the school during Ye Hui's seclusion.

Then they talked about the sketches of several new combat suits designed by Tomoyo.

This time, she specifically added a lighter fabric and even left a hidden pocket on the cuff for holding a small magic wand.

They then talked about a newly opened wagashi (Japanese sweets) shop in Tomoeda-cho, and agreed to take Sakura and Kero to try it together sometime.

Ye Hui enjoyed this moment.

Being with Tomoyo always made him feel relaxed, and even the air seemed to be filled with tranquility.

It's so good!

"By the way, Mr. Ye."

Tomoyo seemed to suddenly remember something, took out an exquisite photo album with a cherry blossom pattern on the cover from her bag, and handed it to him.

"This is what I compiled yesterday, along with photos I took when I subdued the Mirror Token last time. Would you like to take a look?"

"Of course I want it!" Ye Hui reached out and took it.

The moment I opened the photo album, my eyes were immediately drawn to it.

I must say, Tomoyo's photography skills are indeed professional-grade!

Whether it's Sakura's focused concentration when summoning the Tree Card, or the ethereal quality when the Mirror Card appears.

They were all captured perfectly, each one brimming with visual appeal!

Of course, these photos mostly showcase Sakura's cute side, and that side of her personality.
Not long after, he found a photo of himself.

In the scene, the water blade he conjured struck the mirror plaque.

Amidst the interplay of light and shadow, his expression appeared quite composed.

Ye Hui touched his chin.

Hmm... he really is quite handsome.

Tomoyo tilted her head as she watched his reaction.

The sunlight shone down.

Tomoyo's face was fair and white, like mutton fat jade. Her eyebrows were arched, her eyes were like gemstones, her nose was straight and delicate, her lips were red, her teeth were crystal clear, and her hair was smooth, like silk.

She said softly, "Ye, this photo of yours is exceptionally well taken."

"Really?" Ye Hui felt a little embarrassed after hearing her say that, and scratched his head.

"Yes!" Tomoyo nodded earnestly, her tone sincere. "He looks very manly~"

【Daodaiji Chiyo’s Emotion Value +8】

"Haha, such praise makes me a little shy."

Ye Hui felt a little happy to be praised by Zhi Shi.

"Shy? Yezi can be like that? I didn't notice it at all," Tomoyo smiled.

The two were looking down, flipping through a photo album.

As more and more students entered the classroom, the previous quiet was replaced by a cacophony of voices.

However, Sakura still hadn't appeared until a few minutes before class.

Tomoyo glanced at the doorway: "Is Sakura going to be late again?"

Ye Hui curled the corners of his mouth: "Given her style, she'll probably arrive right on time."

He had barely finished speaking when the shrill school bell rang right on time.

"Ding-a-ling-ding-a-ling--"

The bell signaled the start of the first class of the morning.

Just then, the classroom door was suddenly pushed open from the outside.

Sakura leaned against the door frame, bent over, and gasped for breath.

Her short brown hair was a little messy from running, her forehead was covered with fine beads of sweat, and her face was flushed red from the strenuous exercise.

"Finally, I made it... Oh ho ho, good morning everyone!" she said breathlessly, still greeting everyone.

"Clap clap clap!"

The classroom immediately erupted in applause.

Everyone was already used to Sakura's "time-matching skills".

Tomoyo smiled and said, her purple eyes crinkling, "Congratulations on making it in time, Sakura-chan."

"Don't worry, the teacher hasn't arrived yet," Ye Hui added with a smile.

Sakura's tense nerves instantly relaxed, and she slid down onto the floor by the door, feeling completely exhausted, and let out a long sigh of relief.

"Great... I almost thought I was going to get caught by the teacher."

She just remembered and went back to her seat.

at this time.

A familiar yet serious voice suddenly rang out from behind her.

"You've certainly arrived just in time, Kinomoto-kun."

Sakura's body, which was slumped on the ground, froze instantly, and the smile on her face also froze.

She turned her head stiffly, her gaze slowly moving upwards along a pair of straight black suit trousers.

Finally, he met Terada-sensei's face, which had a faint smile but concealed a stern expression.

He stood behind me, holding a thick stack of lesson plans.

He even winked at her.

"Huh..." Sakura's mind went completely blank for a moment.

How did the teacher arrive so quickly?!
Ye Hui sat in his seat, a smile involuntarily creeping onto his lips.

Oh dear, Sakura got caught red-handed.

Let's see if she dares to trespass again!

Of course, Ye Hui estimated that it would still happen.

After all, Sakura's occasional absent-mindedness isn't something that can be easily changed.

If it were possible, then it wouldn't be Sakura.

"Tera-Terada-sensei!" Sakura suddenly scrambled to her feet and bowed deeply to Terada-sensei at a ninety-degree angle.

Seeing her panicked appearance, Terada-sensei's smile deepened.

He waved his hand and said gently, "It's alright, just remember to come earlier next time."

Go back to your seat, class is about to start.

"Hey!" Sakura exclaimed as if she had been granted a pardon. With her head down, she quickly ran to her seat.

When I sat down, I even took a deep breath because I was nervous.

Mr. Terada walked to the podium, placed his lesson plan on the lectern, and cleared his throat.

"Before class begins, I have something to announce to everyone."

The whole class immediately fell silent, and all eyes were on him.

"Due to personal reasons, Ms. Tsutsumi will be taking a long leave starting today and will be unable to attend classes for the time being."

As soon as these words were spoken, a small commotion immediately broke out in the classroom.

"Teacher Tsutsumi is taking a long leave of absence?"

"What about our classes? Won't there be no one to teach them?"

"I hope the new teacher won't be too strict..."

The students whispered among themselves.

After everyone quieted down, Mr. Terada continued, "So, starting today, there will be a new substitute teacher to take charge of your classes."

"This teacher is excellent. I hope everyone can get along well with the new teacher and study hard."

As soon as he finished speaking, the classroom door was gently pushed open.

A woman with long, reddish-brown hair walked in.

She wore a simple beige dress, her posture was elegant, her steps were graceful, and she exuded a gentle and intellectual temperament.

The boys in the class were almost all stunned, their eyes fixed on the doorway.

Even the girls couldn't help but whisper among themselves, exclaiming softly, "So beautiful..."

Ye Hui looked at the new teacher and narrowed his eyes slightly.

Watching the moon and singing songs.

They've finally made their appearance.

He knew that this teacher, who was connected to both Touya and Yukito, would be coming to substitute for him, but he didn't expect it to happen so soon.

Kanzuki Kaho walked to the front of the classroom, picked up the chalk, and wrote four neat characters on the blackboard.

That is her name.

Then, she turned around and bowed slightly to the whole class: "Hello everyone, my name is Kanzuki Kaho. From today onwards, I will be your teacher. Please take good care of me in the future."

Tomoyo couldn't help but lean close to Sakura's ear and whisper, "Mitsuki-sensei is so beautiful."

Guan Yue is indeed very beautiful, but in Ye Hui's opinion, Zhi Shi is still superior.

That gentle yet delicate temperament is unmatched by others.

Sakura was a little stunned.

Ye Hui gently nudged Sakura: "Sakura? What's wrong? Are you captivated by the new teacher's beauty?"

Sakura didn't respond. She just stared blankly at the podium, nodded, then shook her head, her eyes somewhat unfocused.

"This teacher..."

Before she could finish speaking, a system notification popped up.

[While you are cultivating at the Myriad Laws Immortal Sect, you suddenly sense an extremely powerful, unknown energy entity approaching!]

[This person's aura is restrained and unfathomable; their cultivation in Daoist arts far surpasses yours! Your secret investigation reveals that they are likely an elder sent by the rival sect, the Moon Goddess Palace, to investigate the true strength of the Myriad Laws Immortal Sect!]

[Her purpose in this trip is unclear, and she is highly likely to be detrimental to Kinomoto Sakura, a disciple of the Heavenly Spiritual Root! You believe yourself to be the future of the Myriad Laws Immortal Sect, and you must shoulder the heavy responsibility of protecting the sect!]

However, due to your insufficient strength, you decide to observe the situation and refrain from rash actions! Before figuring out your opponent's strength, play it safe and develop your abilities cautiously!

Ye Hui was somewhat surprised when he saw the system notification.

This idiotic system can actually say reliable things?

Play it safe and don't be reckless.
That makes a lot of sense.

However, the Moon Goddess Palace has indeed become an enemy sect.

Of course, it's not surprising when you think about it.

Although he has always been Sakura's nemesis in the system's words.

But Eriol and Mizuki were there to cause trouble for Sakura, so what if the system labeled them as rival sects?
He ignored the system's ramblings and turned his attention back to Sakura, feigning surprise as he asked, "What's wrong with this teacher? Do you know her?"

Sakura leaned closer and whispered, "We don't really know each other, but last night when I was rushing home, I almost tripped over a bicycle at the intersection, and she caught me in time."

Sakura added, her eyes filled with a hint of doubt: "And when she left, she smiled at me and said, 'See you tomorrow.'"

"I thought it was strange at the time, but now I realize she was probably referring to meeting me in class today!"

"See you tomorrow?" Tomoyo was somewhat surprised, and whispered, "Perhaps she saw the student roster beforehand and recognized you?"

Ye Hui stroked his chin, feigning a thoughtful expression: "So, she knew you were her student last night? What a coincidence."

However, this was not a coincidence, but something that Mizuki Kaho had planned long ago.

From helping Sakura up to saying "See you tomorrow," every step was part of the script left by Clow Reed.

The goal was to get closer to Sakura naturally.

He glanced to the side without making a sound.

Sure enough, Li Xiaolang was seen frowning, staring warily at the podium.

It seems that Li Xiaolang has already sensed the magic power within Guan Yue.

Moreover, there was a subtle sense of rejection.

After all, Mizuki's magical power comes from a different source than Clow Reed's.

Li Xiaolang is attracted by the magic of Yukito, but instinctively wary of Mizuki's aura.

The morning classes have finally come to an end.

As soon as the bell rang, the students immediately packed up their things and prepared to go to lunch.

As usual, Ye Hui, Xiao Ying, and Zhi Shi carried their lunch boxes and came to the big, leafy tree behind the teaching building.

This place is far from the crowds, quiet and cool, and has always been their secret base, perfect for eating and chatting.

"I'm starting!" Sakura opened her lunchbox, looking at the lovingly prepared lunchbox by her father, full of energy.

Just as the three of them picked up their chopsticks, ready to enjoy their lunch.

A figure walked towards them.

Ye Hui looked up and saw it was Li Xiaolang.

He was also carrying a lunchbox with a dragon pattern on it, and his expression was serious. He did not find a place to sit down alone as usual.

Instead, he walked straight up to them and stopped.

"Hello," Li Xiaolang said.

Sakura tilted her head: "Hmm? Li, what's wrong?"

Tomoyo also put down her chopsticks, her purple eyes filled with a question as she quietly looked at Li Xiaolang.

Ye Hui already had a pretty good idea of ​​what he was going to say.

It was nothing more than the unusual behavior of the new teacher, Mizuki Kaho.

Li Xiaolang did not answer immediately, his gaze sweeping over Sakura, Tomoyo, and Ye Hui.

Finally, the camera focused on Sakura's face, and the speaker said in a deep voice, "Don't you guys think that new teacher, Mizuki, is strange?"

As expected.

"Strange?" Sakura looked blank, completely not understanding what he meant. "What's strange about Ms. Mizuki? She's so beautiful, speaks so gently, and explains things so clearly in class."

Ye Hui smiled to himself.

Sigh, Sakura's obsession with looks is hopeless.

As long as the other person is good-looking, she will automatically see them through a filter of gentleness and kindness.

“That’s not what I meant!” Li Xiaolang’s brows furrowed even more, clearly annoyed by Sakura’s inability to grasp the point. “I meant the magic power within her! Can’t you feel it at all? That power is incredibly strong, and… it carries a very unsettling aura.”

(End of this chapter)