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Chapter 122 Wow, Tomoyo can actually be shy! So damn cute! (Bonus Chapter)
Although the dough she made this time wasn't as neat as Ye Hui's demonstration, it was much better than the crooked shape of the first time, and she herself smiled with satisfaction.

The subsequent steps of coating with flour and dipping in egg wash were completed quickly.

All the dough pieces are neatly arranged on a plate, just waiting for the final step of frying.

"Alright, this last step is up to you. It's so crowded here, I don't want to get splashed with oil."

Li Meiling pushed the plate in front of Ye Hui.

"no problem."

Ye Hui smiled, turned around, turned on the gas stove, and poured an appropriate amount of cooking oil into the frying pan.

When the oil temperature reached 60% heat, he used chopsticks to pick up a croquette and gently slid it into the oil along the edge of the pan.

"Sizzle—" Oil splattered instantly, and the croquettes slowly floated to the surface in the boiling oil. The crust quickly turned golden and crispy, making an enticing sound.

“Wow…” Sakura stood to the side and couldn’t help but exclaim.

What she fears most is the deep-frying process; every time she sees the bubbling hot oil, she feels her scalp tingle.

Seeing how skillfully Ye Hui operated the equipment, he was filled with admiration.

[Kinomoto Sakura's emotional value +6]

Ye Hui gently stirred the croquettes in the pot with chopsticks to ensure they were heated evenly.

Before long, a rich aroma wafted out of the kitchen, a blend of the creamy texture of potatoes and the savory fragrance of meat.

Yukito, who had pulled Touya into the living room, smelled the aroma and couldn't help but take a deep breath. She smiled and said to Touya beside her, "It smells so good! It smells delicious."

[Moon City Snow Rabbit Mood Value +10]

Touya's expression softened slightly.

Snow Rabbit has always liked the things this kid makes.

But then he thought, so what if I can cook?
Does being able to cook give him the right to hold his sister's hand freely?
No!

He took note of this account!
I'll find another opportunity to teach this kid a lesson!

【Kinomoto Touya’s Emotion Value +12】

Ye Hui glanced at the system notification, then scooped out the fried croquettes, drained off the excess oil, and neatly arranged them on a plate lined with absorbent paper.

The golden-yellow skin glistened with oil and steamed, looking incredibly tempting.

"Wow, is it ready already?" Snow Rabbit strode into the kitchen, her eyes lighting up as she looked at the croquettes on the plate.

"Snow Rabbit, Brother, come and have a taste!" Sakura greeted them warmly, and even handed each of them a pair of chopsticks.

Snow Rabbit picked one up without hesitation, blew on it to cool it down, and took a big bite.

The crispy outer layer and the soft, chewy filling blend together in your mouth, releasing a wonderful aroma.

He finished one in a few bites, then picked up a second one, praising it highly: "It's so delicious! Ye Hui, you're a cooking genius!"

[Moon City Snow Rabbit Mood Value +15]

In no time, Snow Rabbit had devoured most of the croquettes on the plate.

Seeing Yukito enjoying his meal, Touya's gaze towards Ye Hui finally softened somewhat.

As for Li Xiaolang, he seemed somewhat reserved from beginning to end, eating slowly and deliberately, and was exceptionally polite.

Especially when Yukito smiled and praised him for his "refined eating manners," the idiot's cheeks instantly turned bright red, and he lowered his head, not daring to respond.

After dinner, Ye Hui said goodbye to everyone and returned to his villa alone.

He sat on the sofa, opened the system panel, and his gaze fell on the newly acquired supernatural power, "Sword Qi".

Although his previous mastery of swordsmanship had made him proficient in all sword techniques, it remained at the level of "techniques," relying on the application of moves.

"Sword Qi" sounds like it's not even in the same league.

This is "罡"!
It is a power formed by the condensation of qi, which is far more powerful than simple techniques!
The sword has always been a symbol of romance ingrained in the Chinese people.

Ye Hui couldn't contain his anticipation and was eager to test the power of this new supernatural ability.

He walked quickly to the backyard of the villa.

This place is spacious and open, with no obstacles, making it perfect for unleashing one's skills.

Ye Hui focused his mind and calmed his spirit, raised his hand and made a grasping motion, and an invisible sword shadow quietly condensed in his hand.

"Sword Qi!"

He gave a low shout, without a deafening roar or dazzling light effects.

Only a nearly transparent, invisible burst of energy shot out from the tip of the sword, silently sweeping across the courtyard.

next second.

"Click..."

A crisp cracking sound suddenly rang out.

Not far away, the hard artificial rock, about half a person's height, was smoothly cut in the middle!

The cut surface is as smooth as a mirror, without even a trace of roughness.

Ye Hui stepped forward, stretched out his finger and touched the cut surface of the artificial hill, feeling a cool and smooth sensation on his fingertip.

Its power was even stronger than he had anticipated.

More importantly, it is discreet and unexpected enough.

Compared to slaying demons, it makes no unnecessary noise, yet can cause fatal damage.

If used against an enemy, the opponent might not even be able to react to where the attack came from.

If this is combined with the metal-controlling power of Geng metal...

Ye Hui smiled with satisfaction, quite pleased with the practicality of this new supernatural power.

He waved his hand, picked up the cracked artificial mountain, and prepared to refine it into a tool before putting it back.

However, just as he turned to go back into the house, he suddenly stopped.

He clearly sensed a faint but continuous fluctuation of spiritual energy coming from the direction of the Void Spirit Field. Unlike the usual stable flow, it was more active and dynamic.

"Hmm? This is..." Ye Hui's heart stirred, and he immediately changed direction and walked towards the room where the Void Spirit Field was located.

His intuition told him that Lingtian was probably about to undergo another change.

Sure enough, the system notification sounded the moment he approached the spirit field.

[Thanks to your persistent cultivation and diligent work, the environment of the Void Spirit Field has been optimized once again, and the concentration of spiritual energy has greatly increased!]

[The status of the Void Spiritual Field has been upgraded from "Ordinary" to "Standard"!]

[You have received the following rewards: The area of ​​the spirit field has doubled, the concentration of spiritual energy has tripled, and the growth rate of spiritual herbs has increased by 10%!]

Wow! Ye Hui's eyes lit up instantly.

The Void Spirit Field has finally been upgraded again!
He had been waiting for this day for a very long time!

This reward far exceeded expectations.

The area has doubled.

This means he can grow more kinds of medicinal herbs.

This perfectly makes up for the regret of not being able to attract more people back then.

The increased concentration of spiritual energy and the faster growth rate can directly shorten the maturation cycle of spiritual herbs.

It is of great benefit to both alchemy and the art of culinary arts.

However, before his joy could last long, the next system log entry instantly brought him back to his senses.

[Due to the dramatic expansion of the Void Spiritual Field, the internal spatial structure of the Spiritual Herb Minor World has become unstable and needs to be temporarily closed for self-repair and upgrade. It is expected to reopen in 49 days.]

Ye Hui: “…”

what's the situation?
The Spirit Medicine World has been sealed off?

He frowned, somewhat puzzled.

The Void Spirit Field and the Spirit Medicine Small World are, at best, just the relationship between an "entrance" and an "internal space".

How can upgrading the spirit field affect the small world?
Does this 49-day lockdown mean he can't enter the small world to harvest the spiritual herbs inside for the time being?
Ye Hui became increasingly certain: "There is definitely something strange about this!"

What concerns him even more is, after the Spirit Herb Small World is sealed off, where can he find new Spirit Herb seeds so easily in the future?

Fortunately, he had stockpiled a lot of inventory beforehand, so he doesn't have to worry in the short term.

Moreover, the task log has just been refreshed.

He immediately thought of the World Tree sapling in the center of the Spirit Medicine Small World.

He was almost certain that the closure of the small world this time was probably caused by that little sapling!

But on second thought, this might not be a bad thing.

The growth of the World Tree is inherently intertwined with the smaller worlds.

It can proactively trigger transformation, and may even bring greater benefits to the small world.

Perhaps there will be new surprises waiting for him after the upgrade is completed.

Thinking of this, Ye Hui felt a surge of anticipation.

Ye Hui turned his attention back to the Void Spirit Field in front of him.

Although the small world of spiritual herbs is temporarily inaccessible, the area of ​​the spiritual fields has indeed doubled in size.

The originally neat fields have been extended outwards by a large area of ​​new soil. The soil is moist and soft, and exudes a faint spiritual energy. This area has been designated as the spiritual field area.

Looking at this vast new land, Ye Hui began to make plans in his mind.

Previously, I had been struggling with insufficient planting area, but now I can finally put all the accumulated medicinal herb seeds to good use.

He acted immediately and launched a new round of "cultivation plan".

First, based on the different growth habits of the medicinal herbs, he used his spiritual power to draw several shallow lines on the new land, dividing it into four areas, corresponding to varieties that prefer shade, prefer sunlight, prefer moisture, and are drought-resistant.

Then, he poured out the sorted seeds from his storage bag. With a slight movement of his spiritual energy, the tiny seeds seemed to come alive, automatically flying to their corresponding areas and falling evenly into the soil.

In less than half an hour, the once empty new land was neatly planned and planted with all kinds of medicinal herb seeds.

After doing all this, Ye Hui took a light breath, formed hand seals, and unleashed a large-scale fertility-inducing technique.

The pale green spiritual energy fell on the fields like sweet rain.

The seeds under the soil immediately began to take root and sprout, and the tender green shoots quickly broke through the soil.

Looking at this vibrant scene, Ye Hui nodded in satisfaction.

Once these medicinal herbs mature, it will be another considerable harvest!

Just as he was admiring the results of his work, the system notification sounded again.

Ye Hui was stunned.

Others invite Zhuge Liang three times, but this system is just making its presence felt three times!
[Thanks to your persistent cultivation of the Spirit Field, its foundation has become increasingly stable, indirectly promoting the growth of the "World Tree"!]

The Spirit Medicine Mini-World is undergoing a profound transformation, and it is expected to bring you unexpected surprises upon completion of the upgrade!

"An unexpected surprise?" Ye Hui raised an eyebrow, a hint of curiosity in his eyes.

This stupid system has even learned to keep things mysterious?
However, judging from the description, this upgrade to the small world is indeed something to look forward to.

Since he couldn't rely on the Spirit Medicine Small World for the time being, Ye Hui decided to focus his energy on managing the Void Spirit Field and his own cultivation.

After dealing with the matter of the spirit field, he returned to his room, sat cross-legged on the bed, closed his eyes, and focused his mind on his dantian.

Within the dantian, the three spiritual energies of different attributes—water, wood, and metal—flow like three streams, circulating harmoniously and endlessly through the meridians.

Ye Hui could clearly feel that his cultivation level had steadily reached the peak of the Foundation Establishment Great Perfection stage, and he was only one step away from the Golden Core stage.

But he also knew that such a breakthrough to a higher realm could not be achieved simply by accumulating spiritual power; it also required a suitable opportunity, a so-called "chance encounter."

Just like when he broke through from the Qi Refining stage to the Foundation Establishment stage, he relied on the spiritual energy tide of the newly formed spiritual field.

He clearly remembered that the last time he broke through from the Qi Refining stage to the Foundation Establishment stage, it was also after completing a system task and receiving a reward that the breakthrough was achieved naturally.

"System, shouldn't you give me a new task?" Ye Hui called out in his mind. "I'm stuck at a bottleneck, aren't you going to do something for me?"

The system remained unresponsive as always, as if it were completely "playing dead".

"Hey! Stop playing dumb! If you don't speak, I'm going to uninstall you!"

Ye Hui narrowed his eyes: "I understand. Are you trying to tell me a principle: if you want to cultivate immortality, you must first defy the heavens. So, I should deal with you first? Then all your things will be mine?"

Suddenly, the task log popped up and refreshed with new content.

[Your strength is meager, yet your ambitions are sky-high, attempting to glimpse the Great Dao of the Golden Core; this is truly overestimating your abilities.]

However, the Great Dao has fifty parts, the Heavenly Dao forty-nine, and humanity escapes one. Considering your diligent cultivation, the Heavenly Dao has specially granted you a special opportunity to help you overcome this hurdle.

coming!

Ye Hui's spirits lifted.

Although this system is a bit outrageous, it will never fail to deliver when it's time to issue tasks. Just ignore the irrelevant nonsense.

After all, this is the cultivation template he created!
In a way, this is a cheat code he created for himself!
[You have met the conditions to trigger the Golden Core Breakthrough quest!]

[To break through to the Golden Core stage, the path of cultivation allows no room for error. The Dharma Protector, Ji Zhishi, is entangled with you by karma; her changes in state of mind directly affect the perfection of your Dao heart and the progress of your cultivation.]

[It seems that Tomoyo of Daidoji Temple has been troubled by inner turmoil lately, and her spiritual resolve is disturbed, posing a risk of demonic possession! Do you believe this is a golden opportunity for you?]

[You have refreshed the Bond Side Quest – "Resolving Worldly Worries"! Investigate the source of Tomoyo Daidouji's inner conflict and help her overcome her inner demons! Quest Reward: Golden Elixir x1!]

Golden elixir!

Ye Hui's eyes lit up instantly.

This Golden Elixir must be a pill that can help him break through to the Golden Elixir stage, right?

Come to think of it, it's impossible that this golden core is a genuine golden core that the system dug out from someone else's dantian.

However, this is the first time the system has explicitly given such a targeted breakthrough reward.

It's only a matter of time before he breaks through to the Golden Core stage.

However... is Zhi Shi feeling troubled? Is his Daoist heart disturbed?

Ye Hui frowned slightly.

He carefully recalled every moment he had spent with Tomoyo recently.

Whether it's going to school together, preparing lunch, or helping each other collect the Clow Cards.

Tomoyo always appeared gentle and elegant, with a faint smile on her face and a soft voice, never revealing a trace of trouble or anxiety.

He couldn't think of anything that could have made her so depressed, to the point of "going mad."

Of course, nine and a half out of ten sentences in this system are exaggerated nonsense, but the core content of the task is usually correct in general direction.

It seems that Tomoyo is indeed hiding something on her mind and has been troubled by something recently, but she has hidden it so well that no one else has ever noticed.

Ye Hui disliked this feeling very much.

—I know nothing about my friend's situation.

This friend, in particular, is not only his destined partner, but also directly related to whether he can successfully break through to the Golden Core stage.

Then we need to pay even more attention to it.

The Golden Core stage is a crucial milestone on the path of cultivation. Once you break through it, your cultivation level, lifespan, and abilities will all experience a qualitative leap!

It's worlds apart from the Foundation Establishment stage!

Therefore, the task of "relieving the world's worries" must be completed, and as soon as possible!

"But what exactly is it?"

Ye Hui sat on the edge of the bed, his fingers unconsciously tapping his knees as he began to investigate possible causes one by one.

A business issue? Impossible.

Daidoji Group is an industry giant, and Tomoyo's mother, Sonomi, is a strong and ruthless businesswoman.

In Tomoeda Town, and even in the entire Sakura Country, there is probably no business problem that can trouble the Daidouji family, let alone cause Tomoyo distress.

Trouble related to the Clow Cards?

In her recent captures of the Clow Cards, Tomoyo remained calm and composed, even more so than Sakura, steadily recording the entire process with the camera, showing no sign of anything amiss.

Could it be something that happened at school? Ye Hui shook his head; that was even less likely.

With her gentle personality and high emotional intelligence, Tomoyo has always been a popular "perfect young lady" at school. Her classmates and teachers all like her very much, and no one would deliberately make things difficult for her.

Moreover, they are almost inseparable, so there's no reason he wouldn't know if something happened at school.

If you eliminate all the impossible options, the one that remains, no matter how outrageous, might just be the truth!
Suddenly, a thought that he had initially rejected popped into Ye Hui's mind.

Could it be a relationship problem?

He suddenly remembered the scene from the cooking class.

When everyone was discussing tarot cards and mentioned the wish for "smooth sailing in love," Tomoyo was momentarily distracted, her eyes wandering.

Later, when Naoko mentioned the love charm, Tomoyo's reaction was less enthusiastic than usual, as if she was deliberately avoiding something.

But what complicated emotional problems could a fourth-grade elementary school girl possibly have?

Even if she had a vague crush on Sakura, or even if she liked her, it shouldn't have reached the point of "feeling resentful," right?
Sakura's affection for Yukito is more of a simple admiration and a fondness brought about by magic.

Besides, how would a little kid know what true love at first sight is?
Thinking that you have feelings for someone means you've fallen in love with them.

This is a very fake emotion.

Is Tomoyo worried that Sakura won't be able to be with Yukito? After all, Li Syaoran's heart is also entirely with Yukito...

Does Tomoyo think this guy will be a strong competitor to Sakura?
Oh my god! I'm worried that the girl I like won't be able to be with the person she likes.
What an incredible love story!
That's probably impossible too.

"Forget it, there's no point in thinking about it anymore. Since that's the case, I'll just ask her directly and find out."

Anyway, Tomoyo had said before that he could confide in the other person no matter what problems he had.

This is the perfect time!
Ye Hui stopped worrying and picked up his phone from the table.

He opened his contacts, found Tomoyo-chan at the top, and pressed the call button.

The phone rang three or four times before being answered.

Tomoyo's gentle and pleasant voice came through the receiver: "Ye-kun? Good evening."

"Good evening, Tomoyo. I hope this call at this hour isn't bothering you?" Ye Hui tried to make his tone sound as natural as usual, without revealing any hint of inquiry.

"No, I'm just organizing the videotapes I filmed today, taking a short break." Tomoyo's voice was light, as if she didn't mind being disturbed at all. Ye Hui stopped beating around the bush and went straight to the point: "By the way, Tomoyo, what are your plans for this weekend?"

"The weekend?" Tomoyo paused on the other end of the phone, seemingly recalling her schedule, before replying after a moment, "I don't have any special plans yet. What's wrong? Does Ye-kun have any plans?"

【Daodaiji Chiyo’s Emotion Value +4】

"Well, I'm thinking of going out to relax this weekend, and I was wondering if you and Sakura would like to join me?"

Ye Hui's excuse was very natural.

It was quite common for these friends, who often captured Clow Cards together, to travel together.

The reason for specifically mentioning Sakura was to make the invitation sound more like a normal gathering of friends, so as to avoid making Tomoyo notice anything amiss.

"Of course I'd like to. I think Sakura will be very happy too. Where are you planning to go, Ye-kun?" Tomoyo was actually quite looking forward to it.

where to go?
Ye Hui hadn't actually thought it through yet.

His primary objective was to investigate Tomoyo's inner conflict; the location was secondary.

But since we're going out, we have to choose a suitable place.

Several tourist attractions in Tomoeda Town flashed through his mind, and he quickly came up with an idea.
How about an aquarium?

It seems pretty good, suitable for heart-to-heart talks...

Pshaw, it's more like it's suitable for chatting.

"How about we go to the aquarium? I heard they recently introduced some emperor penguins, Sakura would probably love them."

"An aquarium? That's a great idea!"

Tomoyo's voice sounded increasingly cheerful, and she subconsciously added, "I'll go prepare a new combat suit tomorrow... no, a new outdoor suit."

Ye Hui couldn't help but laugh when he heard her hurriedly change her words.

Tomoyo-chan, your occupational hazard is just too deeply ingrained.

He smiled and confirmed, "Then it's settled. I'll call Xiaoying later and tell her that we'll meet at the aquarium entrance at nine o'clock on Saturday morning, okay?"

“Okay, no problem.” Tomoyo readily agreed.

The first step has progressed smoothly.

The next challenge is how to subtly uncover Tomoyo's inner thoughts while they are sightseeing.

This is much harder than capturing the Clow Cards, especially when dealing with a girl like Tomoyo who is sensitive and good at hiding her emotions.

"Forget it, things will work themselves out." Ye Hui stopped worrying about it, picked up his phone, and dialed Xiaoying's number.

"Moshi moshi? Is this Yezi?" Xiaoying's clear voice came from the other end of the phone.

"Sakura, it's me. Are you free this weekend? Tomoyo and I are going to the aquarium, do you want to come along?"

"An aquarium?!" Sakura's voice rose several octaves instantly, her tone filled with surprise. "Did they recently bring in several emperor penguins? I heard my brother mention it!"

“That’s right, that’s exactly it.” Ye Hui nodded.

"Yes! I want to go!" Sakura agreed without hesitation, her voice beaming. "Great! I can go out and play with Yoko and Tomoyo again~!"

[Kinomoto Sakura's emotional value +7]

Hearing her energetic and excited voice, Ye Hui's mood inexplicably improved.

Going on a trip with Sakura and Tomoyo is supposed to be a happy thing.

If we can complete the task at the same time, that would be perfect.

On Saturday morning, the entrance to the Tomoeda Aquarium was crowded with people.

Ye Hui wore a simple white casual sweatshirt with dark blue jeans and white sneakers. He looked clean and refreshing, exuding youthful energy.

When he arrived, Tomoyo was already waiting for him at the agreed location.

Today, Tomoyo wore a different outfit than usual.

A light brown woolen dress, knee-length, with a fine check pattern on the hem, was worn over a beige knitted cardigan, and a small pearl brooch was pinned to the neckline.

Her long, jet-black hair was carefully braided into two plaits, hanging down her shoulders, with light pink ribbons tied at the ends, making her look gentle and well-behaved.

"Good morning, Tomoyo, you're here early." Ye Hui walked up quickly, greeted her with a smile, and his gaze lingered on her for a few more seconds.

"Good morning, Ye." Tomoyo turned around, her eyes crinkling slightly when she saw him. "Because I was really looking forward to today's outing, I left home earlier than usual and arrived here before I knew it." She said softly.

【Daodaiji Chiyo’s Emotion Value +5】

I don’t know if it’s an illusion.

Ye Hui felt that Zhi Shi seemed a little more vulnerable than usual today.

She is usually gentle, yet carries a certain calm confidence. But today, the stray hairs falling by her temples and her slightly lowered eyelids as she speaks reveal a hint of unspeakable melancholy.

It seems the system's warning wasn't unfounded; Tomoyo was indeed troubled.

Just as he was observing in secret, he heard a series of light footsteps in the distance.

Sakura ran towards them, clutching a small backpack in her hand.

"Oh my gosh! Yoko-san! Tomoyo-chan!"

She stopped in front of the two of them, slightly out of breath.

Today, Sakura wore a red tracksuit, with the cuffs tucked into white sneakers, and a matching baseball cap, looking very energetic.

"Kawaii~!" Tomoyo's eyes lit up, and she immediately took out her portable camera and snapped several pictures of Sakura.

The girl in the photo has a bright and radiant smile.

"Sakura, you look so cute in this outfit," Ye Hui said with a smile.

"Hehe..." Sakura scratched her head shyly, her voice soft and sweet, "Actually, Tomoyo picked this out for me! She said it's convenient and looks nice when you're visiting the aquarium this way."

As soon as she finished speaking, she eagerly grabbed Ye Hui and Zhi Shi's hands and walked towards the aquarium's entrance.

"Let's go in quickly! I've been wanting to see those emperor penguins for ages! My brother has been bragging about them to me so many times!"

The aquarium was especially lively on the weekend.

There was a queue at the entrance that wasn't too long.

Once inside the venue, the air was filled with the joyful laughter of adults and children, and the faint scent of the sea permeated the air.

"Wow! So beautiful!"

As soon as she entered the exhibition area, Sakura leaned over the huge glass tank, her eyes sparkling as she watched the marine life swimming inside.

The colorful tropical fish, the sea turtles swimming leisurely, and the starfish hiding in the coral reefs all dazzled her.

Just then, an orange and white clownfish swam slowly past her and even blew a transparent bubble onto the glass.

Sakura: (*▽`*)
Sakura's lips unconsciously curled up, and she exclaimed in surprise, "It's waving at me!"

Tomoyo's camera never stopped, the lens always following Sakura's figure, carefully recording every surprised expression on her face.

Ye Hui stood half a step behind the two, but his gaze kept falling on Zhi Shi.

Although she always had a smile on her face, several times when Sakura was focused on watching the fish, she would fall into a brief daze, her eyes drifting into the distance, as if she was thinking about something.

Although each moment of distraction lasted only a few seconds, Ye Hui, who had been paying close attention to her, still noticed it.

"Zhi Shi, what's wrong? What are you thinking about?" Ye Hui quietly walked up to her side, his voice very soft.

"Huh?" Tomoyo snapped out of her daze, a fleeting hint of panic flashing in her eyes before she quickly regained her composure.

She gently shook her head at Ye Hui, "It's nothing, I just think Sakura's expression when she saw the little fish was really too cute."

【Daodaiji Chiyo’s Emotion Value +5】

Ye Hui sighed softly to himself.

Tomoyo used Sakura as an excuse to avoid his question.

It seems difficult to get her to open up about her feelings; even if I ask her directly, I probably won't get a response.

I can only guide them slowly on my own.

Just then, Sakura suddenly pointed to an open-air venue not far away and excitedly shouted, "Look! That's where the Emperor Penguin show is held! Let's go over there!"

"Okay." Tomoyo and Ye Hui replied in unison, quickly following Sakura's footsteps.

While passing by a souvenir shop.

Sakura was drawn to the marine animal plush toys displayed in the shop window and pulled the two of them inside.

"Wow! This dolphin plush toy is so soft and cute!"

She picked up a blue dolphin plush toy and hugged it to her chest, then reached for the clownfish keychain next to it: "This clownfish is so cute, it's exactly the same as the one I just saw!"

Sakura picked and chose in front of the shelves, loving each doll and reluctant to put it down.

Looking at her childlike appearance, Tomoyo's purple eyes were full of doting smiles. She said softly, "If Sakura likes them, I'll have my family send you a few different styles next time to put in your room."

"Okay! Arigato!" Sakura nodded immediately, tightening her grip on the dolphin plushie, her eyes filled with anticipation. "But, wouldn't that be too much trouble for you, Tomoyo-chan?"

"Of course not, and I think even my mother would be happy to help."

The main business of the Daidoji Group is toy manufacturing. If they want these dolls, it's just a matter of Miss Tomoyo making a phone call, and she can have as many as she wants.

There was no need to inform Sonomi in the first place.

At this moment, Ye Hui's gaze was suddenly drawn to a small stall on the other side of the store.

The stall looked rather simple, with only a small wooden table and a fortune teller wearing a black hood and a mysterious expression.

On the table sat an old wooden box, next to which hung a handwritten sign that read "Couple Compatibility Test".

A thought struck Ye Hui, and a plan quietly took shape.

"Sakura, Tomoyo, look over there." Ye Hui pointed to the stall.

Sakura and Tomoyo followed his gesture and were both stunned for a moment.

"A compatibility test for couples?" Sakura read the words on the sign, her cheeks instantly turning red. She said shyly in a low voice, "This... seems to be for couples, right?"

Tomoyo's gaze lingered on the stall for a few seconds before turning to Ye Hui, and she asked with a smile, "Ye Hui, would you like to give it a try?"

【Daodaiji Chiyo’s Emotion Value +6】

"Me?" Ye Hui raised an eyebrow, feigning surprise as he pointed to himself. "How can I test this by myself? This sign says it's a couples test."

He changed the subject, looked at the two of them, and suggested with a smile, "However, although we're not a couple, we're still best friends."

"Since we're already here, why not get together and play this fun little game? Let's see if it's a test of our friendship, how about it?"

Ye Hui's suggestion can be described as having ulterior motives.

If Tomoyo truly cares about matters of the heart, she will likely reveal some clues when faced with tests related to "fate".

"A friend compatibility test? That sounds interesting!" Sakura's interest was piqued, and she immediately nodded. "Okay, let's try it!"

Sakura is still so easy to handle.
Now, only Tomoyo remains.

Ye Hui looked at her.

Tomoyo looked into Ye Hui's smiling eyes, then glanced at Sakura beside her, who was beaming with excitement, and finally nodded gently.

"Since Sakura and Ye both want to go, I'll go too."

Her voice remained calm and gentle, without the slightest hint of unusual emotion.

【Daodaiji Chiyo’s Emotion Value +8】

Although her mood score didn't increase much, at least she didn't refuse.

Ye Hui smiled, his eyes narrowing.

The first step was successfully completed.

The three of them walked together to the simple stall.

Hearing the noise, the fortune teller didn't look up, but slowly asked, "Are you three children here to test your compatibility?"

"Yes!" Sakura answered first.

The fortune teller raised his hand and pointed to the wooden box on the table.

The box looked quite old, with faded patterns engraved on its surface.

"The rules are simple: all three of you put your hands on the box at the same time and think about the person you are going to test."

"The crystal in the box will glow according to your wishes. The closer the colors are, the deeper your connection."

The rules sounded reasonable, but Ye Hui couldn't help but mentally complain.

Isn't this just a slightly more advanced color-changing light?
It is estimated that it contains temperature or pressure sensors, and the color of the light is controlled by the temperature or pressure of a person's hand.

Maybe this fortune teller has a controller in his hand.

But that doesn't matter; it's just enough to test Chise's thoughts.

"Let's get started!" Sakura placed her right hand on the wooden box.

Ye Hui and Zhi Shi also reached out and placed their hands on the back of hers.

Three hands of different sizes were thus intertwined.

Ye Hui could clearly feel that Zhi Shi's hand was slightly cool, her palm was soft, and her fingertips trembled slightly.

"Alright, now close your eyes and silently say the name of the person you want to test."

The fortune teller lowered his voice, creating an air of deliberate mystery.

Sakura immediately closed her eyes obediently, a hopeful smile on her lips, and muttered something under her breath.

It's obvious that she's thinking about her Snow Rabbit brother.

Ye Hui also closed his eyes.

What he was thinking about... was, of course, the young lady beside him.

His mission is to "solve the world's problems"!
Ye Hui secretly peeked through a crack in his eye at Zhi Shi, wanting to see her reaction.

Tomoyo also had her eyes closed, her long eyelashes drooping below them, her expression calm and serene, yet her thoughts remained unfathomable.

at this time.

The ancient wooden box suddenly stirred, and a soft pink light shone through the gaps in the box, standing out conspicuously against the dimly lit stall.

"It's glowing!" Sakura opened her eyes and exclaimed in surprise, then stared intently at the pink light, unable to hide the smile on her face.

Pink is her favorite color, and it's also the color that represents "like" in her heart!

It seems she and Snow Rabbit have a deep connection!
Wahahaha~

But before she could finish being happy, a dazzling golden light shone from the box, intertwining with the pink light to create a strange halo.

"This is..." Sakura blinked, somewhat bewildered.

The fortune teller slowly pushed up his sunglasses and explained, "Pink represents pure affection, while gold symbolizes a steadfast heart of protection."

His gaze swept over Ye Hui, his words carrying a hidden meaning: "It seems the bond between the three of you is quite complex."

Ye Hui was somewhat surprised.

Dude, are you sure it's not Clow Reed in disguise?

This interpretation is just too accurate.

Do fortune tellers these days have such keen insight?
As soon as he finished speaking, a third ray of light shone from the box.

It was a gentle purple, exactly the same color as Tomoyo's eyes.

Unlike the pink and gold colors, this purple light did not intertwine; it simply enveloped them quietly in the middle, like a soft barrier.

"What does this mean?" Sakura was completely bewildered, unable to understand what the three colors mixed together represented.

The fortune teller pondered for a moment before slowly speaking: "Pink represents pure and unadulterated love for someone, gold represents the determination to protect that person, and purple... represents a gentle acceptance of all of this."

"It seems that although the three of you have your own intentions, you are all tightly bound together by the same fate."

"Your future will be full of all sorts of possibilities."

Ye Hui's gaze inadvertently swept across the gap in the fortune teller's hood, and he vaguely saw a pair of mint green eyes.

This color is quite interesting.

Sakura seemed to understand but not quite, but she grasped the key point that the connection was very strong, and she immediately clapped her hands happily.

"Great! I knew we were best friends!"

Sakura, are you sure you were thinking about me and Tomoyo just now?

Ye Hui gave a fake smile.

He has a clear mind.

Pink represents Sakura's love for Yukito, while gold represents his determination to protect Sakura and Tomoyo.

And that purple...

His gaze involuntarily fell on Tomoyo.

Just then, Tomoyo also looked up.

The moment their eyes met, she felt as if she had been burned, and a faint blush unconsciously spread across her cheeks.

【Daodaiji Chiyo’s Emotion Value +15】

Ye Hui had found the answer in his heart.

Tomoyo's inner conflict is indeed related to her feelings!
Moreover, it's very likely... that it's related to him?

Is Tomoyo worried that she'll steal Sakura away?

That's really unnecessary!

His main task right now is to win you over, Tomoyo-chan!
After watching the Emperor Penguin show.

Sakura was still immersed in the joy of "our deep connection".

She held Tomoyo's hand and chattered away, sometimes saying how cute penguins were when they walked, and sometimes talking about the results of the divination she had just received.

Tomoyo, however, seemed somewhat absent-minded. She occasionally responded to Sakura with a few words, but the blush on her cheeks had not completely faded, and her gaze always unconsciously darted away, as if she was hiding something.

Ye Hui couldn't help but find it amusing to see her shy and evasive demeanor.

Tomoyo-chan, who usually teases him so much, is all shy today instead!

Wow, she's actually fucking cute!
(End of this chapter)