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

Chapter 130 There was a girl climbing the corner of the wall just now, she looked a bit crazy. Sakura: ?
"Sakura, can you sense the presence of the Clow Cards?" Kero flew to Sakura's side.

After confirming the direction, Sakura immediately closed her eyes and concentrated her senses.

A moment later, she opened her eyes and pointed confidently in the direction Tomoyo had indicated: "I can feel it, the aura is over there, but it's very faint, much weaker than before."

“That’s a densely populated residential area with many residents. If someone runs away and hides in a building, it will be even harder to find them.”

Tomoyo glanced at her surroundings, her brows furrowing slightly.

"Its weak breathing indicates that it has suffered serious injuries and is currently in a weakened state."

Ye Hui analyzed what they said, but in his mind he had already locked onto the location of the card with his divine sense.

Xiao Ke nodded emphatically: "We have to find it before it recovers its strength, otherwise it will be even harder to catch it next time!"

"Ye, can't you sense its exact location?" Tomoyo suddenly turned her head, a hint of doubt in her purple eyes.

She knew that Ye Hui's cultivation level was much higher than theirs, so his perception should be stronger.

Ye Hui pursed his lips.

He can't very well say that he can sense it but deliberately doesn't, just to train you guys, right?
So he quickly composed himself, cleared his throat, and found a reasonable excuse: "Ahem... It's like this, Chongpai was injured just now, his aura became weak and scattered, and he deliberately hid his tracks, which also interfered with my senses, so I can't pinpoint his location for the time being."

"I see. Let's search more carefully and follow the direction of the scent. We should be able to find it."

Tomoyo had no doubts, nodded, and her eyes regained their firmness.

【Daodaiji Chiyo’s Emotion Value +9】

Ye Hui secretly complained.

Tomoyo-chan, don't you always assume I can predict things?
And asked that on purpose
After a pause, Ye Hui shook his head.

Garlic bird, garlic bird, it's all about fun!

"It just struggled to break free of the wind chains, and it must have used up a lot of energy. Let's go!" Xiao Ke flew to Xiao Ying's shoulder and analyzed with a confident tone.

"Okay! Let's go!" Sakura nodded emphatically and led the way in the direction where the sign had disappeared, her green bunny ear hood bouncing with each step.

The group quickly arrived at the outside of the residential area, where a nearly two-meter-high wall blocked their way.

The surface of the wall was polished so smooth that there wasn't a single protruding brick, making it impossible to find any place to get a foothold.

Sakura ran to the wall, looked up and looked around, tried to jump several times, but her fingertips could only barely touch the top of the wall, and she could not get a firm grip.

"What should we do? We can't get in." She frowned, looking worried.

After hesitating for a moment, Sakura took a deep breath, leaped upwards, and finally managed to grab the edge of the top of the wall. She then began to climb up using both her hands and feet.

"Heave-ho...heave-ho..." She gritted her teeth and strained, her cheeks turning slightly red, but her body swayed back and forth, unable to climb up no matter what she did.

With great difficulty, Xiaoying managed to prop herself up on her arms and move her upper body onto the wall. She lay on the edge of the wall, panting, her legs still dangling in mid-air, kicking wildly.

Watching her struggle against the wall in her adorable combat suit like a clumsy little monkey, Ye Hui almost couldn't help but burst out laughing.

"Sakura, you can't do it like this, it's too much effort," he said kindly, suppressing a laugh.

"I know... but there's no other way but to climb!" Sakura replied breathlessly. As soon as she finished speaking, her foot slipped, and she plummeted downwards.

Fortunately, Ye Hui reacted quickly and immediately used a gentle spiritual force to support her waist, gently lowering her to the ground.

"Phew...that was close..." Sakura patted her chest, sticking out her tongue in lingering fear.

I almost slipped and fell on my butt just now.

Looking at the wall in front of her, she slumped her shoulders in frustration: "Besides, climbing this wall makes me feel like a sneaky thief."

[Kinomoto Sakura's emotional value +8]

Tomoyo, holding a camera, filmed Sakura's embarrassing attempt to climb the wall, her purple eyes filled with typing and a gentle smile.

"Sakura, don't be discouraged, let's think of another way." She stepped forward, gently patted Sakura's back, and comforted her.

“Sakura, have you forgotten how many Clow Cards you have?” Ye Hui couldn’t help but laugh at her annoyed look. “There are plenty of easier ways to deal with this kind of wall.”

Sakura blinked: "It seems so. Although this wall was built by someone else, I just want to go in and capture the Clow Cards, so using magic is okay, right?"

Just then, a clear sound of footsteps and voices came from around the corner not far away, and it was getting closer and closer.

"Wait a minute, someone's coming!" Tomoyo whispered a reminder.

Ye Hui led Sakura and Tomoyo to hide in the shadows of the nearby bushes and held their breath.

Soon, a young woman wearing an apron came over with a policeman pushing a bicycle, and the woman kept gesturing with her fingers.

"Officer, it's around here!"

The woman pointed to the spot where they had just climbed the wall.

"I was just coming back from the penguin park when I passed by here and saw a strangely dressed girl acting suspiciously. I wondered what she was up to! I happened to see you, so I called you over."

The police officer frowned, his expression instantly turning serious: "A girl? How old is she? What are she wearing?"

"She looks like a primary school student, dressed very strangely, in an orange dress and with green rabbit ears on her head! Something's definitely not right! I wonder if she's some kind of mental patient," the woman added.

Ye Hui was stunned.

They are
Did I get called "Uncle Hat"?
Goodness, finally someone with sharp eyes has appeared in Tomoeda Town. They can even see rabbit ears so clearly.

Hiding in the shadows, Sakura's cheeks instantly flushed a light pink upon hearing the woman's description.

She subconsciously looked down at her orange vest dress and green bunny ear hood.

Is that strange? She thinks it's very cute.

And what kind of mentally ill person's teeth are these?!

Woohoo~
That's so heartbreaking!

Tomoyo covered her mouth and chuckled, then leaned close to Sakura's ear and whispered comfortingly, "I think this outfit is especially cute, and it suits Sakura very well. Don't listen to her nonsense."

Ye Hui nodded in agreement: "Yes, yes, very cute. I think that lady's taste needs improvement."

[Kinomoto Sakura's emotional value +11]

While talking.

The police had already turned on their flashlights, and the beams swept back and forth around, quickly reaching the bushes where they were hiding.

Sakura's heart leaped into her throat. She clenched her small fists tightly and even held her breath.

"Just don't move, don't worry."

Ye Hui's voice rang softly in their ears.

He silently took out three invisibility talismans from his storage space, flicked them with his fingertips, and stuck the talismans on Sakura, Tomoyo, and himself respectively.

The next second, the three figures disappeared completely into the air, as if blending into the night.

The beam of the flashlight swept over the spot where they had just been standing, and then shone it around several times, but the police found nothing.

"Strange, there's no one here. Have they already left?" He scratched his head in confusion.

"How is that possible? I saw her climbing the wall right here! I was gone for less than a minute, how could she have disappeared?" The woman took a few more steps forward, staring at the empty corner of the wall, her face full of disbelief.

"Sakura, let's retreat first." Kero's voice rang out in the quiet night. "We probably can't run far before Chong recovers his strength."

"Mmm," Sakura replied softly, almost unconsciously.

"What's that sound?!" The policeman was startled by the sudden voice, nearly dropping his flashlight. He quickly gripped it tightly and nervously looked around. "Who's talking? Come out!"

All that could be heard was the rustling of leaves in the wind and the chirping of insects in the distance; there wasn't a soul in sight.

"Did you...did you hear that? I thought I heard a child talking." The policeman wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and subconsciously moved closer to the woman.

The woman shook her head blankly: "Huh? No, I didn't hear anything. Officer, are you too nervous and misheard?"

"Maybe...maybe I misheard." The policeman swallowed hard and chuckled dryly. "Then I'll patrol the area again. Contact me if there's anything unusual."

After saying that, he hurriedly pushed his bicycle away.

Seeing this, the woman glanced around, shuddered, and quickly followed.

Under the cover of the invisibility talisman, Ye Hui watched the two figures from behind and couldn't help but chuckle to himself.

When faced with the unknown, ordinary people are always prone to panic, which actually saves them a lot of trouble.

Once the two had completely disappeared from sight, Ye Hui removed the invisibility talisman and quietly left the spot with Sakura and Tomoyo.

"Phew...that was close...we were almost discovered."

Once away from the wall, Sakura finally breathed a long sigh of relief, patted her chest, and calmed herself down. "That auntie actually said my clothes were weird, but they're clearly cute!"

After complaining, she stared at the residential area surrounded by high walls: "Shall we just fly over there? Won't that scare people?"

"If you're worried about startling others, Sakura, I have an idea."

Tomoyo suddenly spoke up, a smile playing on her lips, "We can pretend to be kids playing baseball nearby and accidentally hit the ball into the yard of a residential area."

She paused, then explained carefully: "This way, we can take the opportunity to enter the residential area, and then quietly look for traces of the vehicle violation. This way, we won't arouse suspicion, and we can enter openly and legitimately."

Sakura's eyes lit up instantly upon hearing this, and she excitedly grabbed Tomoyo's hand: "Tomoyo, you're so clever! This is a great idea! We don't even need magic, and we can sneak in so easily!"

"Then it's decided! We'll come again tomorrow! Everyone's out of school and off work now, there are so many people, we almost got caught just now." Sakura clenched her fist, her face full of renewed enthusiasm.

The frustration from the misunderstanding vanished without a trace.

The next day, the sun was shining brightly.

At this time of day, there are very few people around; most people are staying at home.

Ye Hui and his two companions arrived at the residential area again.

Sakura has changed into a baseball uniform designed by Tomoyo.

This is a brand new outfit.

A short pink baseball jacket with a yellow lining and a small baseball pattern embroidered on the collar.

A few strands of short brown hair peek out from under the white baseball cap, giving him a neat yet playful look.

She wore a beige baseball glove on her left hand and held a brand new baseball in her right.

"It's so cute!" Tomoyo said, holding up her camera and snapping photos every now and then.

The girl in the video stands in the sunlight, her smile so bright it's dazzling: "Sakura, this outfit suits you so well, it exudes youthful energy!"

Ye Hui nodded in agreement: "Yes, from the hairstyle to the equipment, everything is perfect. He looks just like a real baseball player."

"Hehe..." Sakura was a little embarrassed by the praise. She gently tossed the baseball up with her baseball glove, caught it steadily, and then assumed a standard batting stance, her eyes sparkling. "Let's get started quickly and try to succeed on the first try!"

[Outside a mortal's dwelling, you prepare to execute your flawed baseball plan. You actually dare to attempt to deceive an unarmed mortal with such childish tactics; your actions are a blatant trampling of the dignity of cultivators!]

[Unfortunately, Sakura Kinomoto, a disciple of the Heavenly Spiritual Root, and Tomoyo Daidouji, a guardian deity, completely believe in your plan, which shows that you have completely swayed her intelligence!]

Ye Hui automatically filtered out the system's complaints.

This was clearly Tomoyo's idea; he was just cooperating and carrying it out. How did it become his fault?

"Alright, now which yard should we hit the ball into?" Ye Hui changed the subject, his gaze sweeping over the neatly arranged houses in the residential area.

"Let me sense it." Sakura closed her eyes and focused her magic on sensing the Clow Cards.

A moment later, she opened her eyes and pointed to a house with a small garden not far away.

A white fence surrounds a lush green lawn, and several rose bushes are planted in the yard, making it look exceptionally cozy.

"That's the place! The aura of the Clow Cards is inside, it's a little faint, but I think it's probably true."

"Okay, target set."

Ye Hui nodded.

"Sakura, it's up to you now. Remember to pretend you accidentally hit the baseball in, don't let anyone know it was intentional."

"Yes, I got it!" Sakura took a deep breath and stood in the open space not far from the fence.

She can also play baseball.

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.

Then the baseball is tossed high into the air.

The moment the ball falls, suddenly exert force with your wrist!

He hit the ball hard with his baseball glove.

"boom!"

The crisp sound of the ball being hit rang out, and the baseball drew a smooth parabola in the air, with a slight arc, clearing the white fence perfectly and landing precisely on the lawn in the center of the yard.

"Great! They made it in!" Sakura jumped up excitedly, clenching her fists in celebration.

Ye Hui: “…”

Tomoyo: “…”

The two looked at each other.

Sakura, we asked you to pretend to accidentally hit the ball in, not to show off your precise pitching skills!

With that aim, anyone who didn't know better would think you were trying to shoot into someone's window.

Fortunately, there were few pedestrians around, and no one saw it.

"Hmm, well done, the posture is very natural."

Ye Hui suppressed a laugh and tried to smooth things over, saying, "Next, it's time to knock on the door and retrieve the ball."

"Okay!" Sakura quickly straightened her crooked baseball cap, took a deep breath, and walked towards the iron gate of the house first.

Ye Hui and Zhi Shi followed a few steps behind her, maintaining a just-right distance.

Sakura gently pushed open the half-closed iron gate, her heart pounding wildly.

She rehearsed her prepared lines in her mind at least ten times.

But when I actually got to the door, I still couldn't help feeling nervous.

The yard was quiet, with only some flowers and plants. There were no adults around, only a short-haired girl who looked a few years older than them standing in the middle of the lawn.

The girl was wearing an orange windbreaker with the sleeves casually rolled up to her forearms. Her slightly curly short hair framed her face, and she had delicate features, but her expression seemed somewhat indifferent.

"Is there something you need?" the girl asked first, her voice cold and indifferent, her gaze fixed on Sakura.

"Um...that..." After being looked at like that, Sakura instantly forgot half of the lines she had prepared.

She bowed nervously, her voice stammering, "I'm so sorry! We were playing baseball nearby and accidentally... really accidentally hit the ball into your yard! We're so sorry for the trouble!"

The girl walked up to Sakura, her gaze sweeping over the baseball and glove in her hands, her tone remaining calm: "Don't you know that dangerous sports like baseball are strictly prohibited in the residential areas around the park?"

"Ah, I'm... I'm sorry! We'll never do it again!" Sakura lowered her head even further, her ears burning.

Ye Hui leaned closer to Zhi Shi and chuckled in a low voice, "Zhi Shi, it seems your plan has gotten off to a bad start."

Tomoyo sighed, "I forgot that baseball isn't allowed here."

【Daodaiji Chiyo’s Emotion Value +6】

Sakura was so nervous that her palms were sweating, and she was already thinking about how to explain herself if the other party wanted to call the police.

But at that moment, the girl suddenly smiled.

"It's okay, there's no one else here, I'll keep it a secret for you."

"Huh? Really? Thank you so much!" Sakura looked up in surprise.

The girl didn't say anything more, turned around and went into the yard to retrieve the ball.

Taking advantage of the moment, Xiaoying quickly moved closer to the gap in the iron gate, tiptoed and peeked inside, and Ye Hui also followed suit.

The yard was meticulously maintained, with the lawn neatly trimmed and surrounded by roses, hydrangeas, and other flowers in full bloom.

Under the shade of a tree in the corner of the yard, there was a small pet cage, inside which a small, dark figure was curled up.

Its long ears drooped, and its long tail was tightly wrapped around its body. It looked like both a cat and a fox. Its fur was dull and lifeless, and it was trembling all over, looking listless. There seemed to be a few shallow wounds on its body.

"It's it! It's the rush card!"

Sakura recognized the familiar silhouette and exclaimed softly, "Oh dear, it looks so pitiful..."

It seems that forcibly breaking free of the wind chains last night did indeed cause considerable damage to the card.

Although the Clow Cards are magical creations, they also possess a kind of perception similar to living beings, and they will feel weak and uncomfortable when injured.

Soon, the short-haired girl returned with the baseball and handed it to Sakura: "Here, your ball."

"Thank you! Thank you so much!" Sakura quickly took the baseball with both hands and bowed again to express her gratitude.

"Be careful next time, don't play baseball near residential areas again," the girl cautioned, her gaze lingering on her for a moment.

"Okay! We understand! We'll definitely be more careful in the future!" Sakura nodded vigorously.

Looking at the iron gate that had closed again, Sakura gripped the baseball in her hand, her shoulders slumping involuntarily, feeling somewhat dejected. "The plan failed... We didn't even have a chance to get in and get close to the Clow Cards."

"It's okay, Sakura, don't be discouraged." Tomoyo stepped forward and gently patted her back. "This time it was just a lack of consideration. We can think of another way. There will always be an opportunity."

"But... that Clow Card looks so pitiful. It's injured and shivering in its cage."

Sakura frowned, her tone worried, and her gaze kept drifting towards the iron gate.

Ye Hui smiled and reassured him, "Don't worry, it'll be fine for now. The girl looked at Chongpai with such gentle eyes just now; she clearly likes animals. She'll definitely take good care of it and at least won't let it suffer any injustice."

"So what do we do now? We can't just stay here forever, can we?" Sakura turned her head and looked at Ye Hui expectantly, waiting for him to make a decision.

Ye Hui shook his head: "No rush, let's go back first. You showed up in front of them today, if that Clow Card disappears right away, they might come after you."

"Wait a couple of days until things calm down, then we'll find another opportunity to come over, and then we'll find a safer method."

"Alright..." Sakura was still a little unwilling, but she knew Ye Hui made sense, so she could only nod and nod, clutching the baseball. The three of them temporarily gave up on trying to capture the Clow Cards and turned to leave the residential area.

[Your baseball plan has failed! Not only did you fail to infiltrate the mortal's dwelling, but you also got a beating from a young, reclusive cultivator! You're furious and secretly considering whether to just kill this audacious brat!]

Ye Hui rolled his eyes inwardly.

I already said that this plan was Tomoyo's idea, so what does it have to do with him?
Moreover, the girl clearly had very distinctive short flaxen hair; how could she be considered "yellow-haired"?
The system's aesthetic sense is becoming increasingly worrying.

The next day was Sakura's cheerleading club's activity day.

After school.

Ye Hui and Zhi Shi went to the edge of the playground, found a bench, and sat down to wait for Xiao Ying to finish her training.

Ye Hui took out a pot of spiritual tea brewed with spiritual spring water from his system backpack, and also set out several plates of exquisite spiritual snacks.

There are many varieties, including crystal-clear osmanthus cake and almond shortbread wrapped in candied fruit, each exuding a subtle charm.

He and Tomoyo savored their meal slowly while admiring the "scenery" in the distance.

On the playground, Sakura, dressed in her pink cheerleader uniform, was rehearsing a dance with her teammates.

Sunlight shone on her leaping figure, her short brown hair fluttered gently with her movements, and her smile was bright and energetic.

It has to be said that watching your own beautiful girls do aerobics is indeed a delightful experience.

"Hey, I say, what good stuff are you guys sneaking around eating here!" A familiar voice suddenly rang in my ears, filled with a strong sense of craving.

I don't even need to look to know it's Xiao Ke, that foodie.

It had somehow slipped out of Sakura's schoolbag, glanced around furtively, and when it found no one nearby, it fluttered its little wings and flew to Ye Hui's shoulder. Its beady eyes were fixed on the snacks on the plate, and its mouth was practically watering.

"What do you mean by stealing food? We're enjoying it openly and honestly."

Ye Hui rolled his eyes at it, picked up a piece of osmanthus cake, put it in his mouth, and chewed it carefully. "Hmm, it's sweet and refreshing, and the spiritual energy is very abundant. The taste is quite wonderful."

"Damn it! I want to eat too! Why should you all eat all by yourselves!" Xiao Ke stomped her feet on his shoulder.

[Kerberos's Mood Value +12]

As it spoke, it spread its little wings, trying to pounce on the dessert plate.

Ye Hui reacted quickly, pinching its wings precisely with two fingers and lifting it into the air.

"Want some? No way! Just because you want some doesn't mean I'll give it to you. This is mine, are you trying to take it from me?"

Ye Hui looked at it with a smile, "These spiritual snacks are a waste for a sealed beast like you, as you can't absorb any spiritual energy from them."

"Besides, the ingredients for these pastries were all grown by me with hard work and diligence in the fields. Why should I give them to you?" Ye Hui shook the osmanthus cake in his hand, deliberately teasing it.

"You! You stingy brat!" Xiao Ke was so angry that his fur stood on end and his wings bristled. "How dare you treat me like this! Believe me or not, I'll breathe fire on you and kill you!"

[Kerberos's Mood Value +18]

"Oh? Is that so?" Ye Hui raised an eyebrow.

He released his grip on Xiao Ke's wings and spread his palms: "Then show me how you can breathe fire? I want to see what kind of flames your little body can spew out."

"I..." Xiao Ke immediately deflated.

[Kerberos's Mood Value +10]

In its current chubby rat form, it can't even breathe fire, let alone produce a spark.

What I just said was pure bluff.

"Hmph! Don't be so smug! Once I regain my true form and become the majestic sealed beast again, the first thing I'll do is burn down your precious spirit field!" Xiao Ke said defiantly.

[Kerberos's Mood Value +11]

"Okay, I'll wait."

Ye Hui shrugged, looking completely indifferent.

He's already at the Golden Core stage, why would he be afraid of a little lion who hasn't even recovered his true form?

It's uncertain who will burn whom in the end.

Seeing Xiao Ke puffing out her cheeks in anger, yet looking helpless, Ye Hui felt inexplicably relieved.

It has to be said that teasing Xiao Ke has become one of the joys in his cultivation journey.

And you can even gain some emotional points on the side, how wonderful!
Just as the two were bickering, Sakura's cheerleading practice ended.

"Phew... Sorry to keep you waiting!" She ran breathlessly to the bench, beads of sweat dripping from her forehead, her cheeks flushed with a healthy blush from her recent exercise, and her short brown hair was a little messy.

"Thank you for your hard work, Sakura."

Tomoyo immediately took out a towel and sports drink that she had prepared in advance from her bag and handed them over.

"Thank you, Tomoyo."

Sakura took the towel, hastily wiped the sweat from her forehead, then picked up the drink, unscrewed the cap, and gulped down several mouthfuls. The icy liquid slid down her throat, finally relieving the heat after exercise.

"Ye Zi, what were you talking about just now? You sounded like you were having a lot of fun."

Sakura put down her drink and looked curiously at Ye Hui and Xiao Ke on his shoulder, sensing that the atmosphere between the two was a little awkward.

She'd been sneaking peeks in this direction the whole time.

Tomoyo was laughing so happily just now!

"It's nothing, I was just discussing the nutritional value of spiritual food with Xiao Ke."

Ye Hui lied through his teeth without batting an eye, and even gently poked Xiao Ke's head.

"Really?" Sakura tilted her head, looking at Kero, who was sulking on Ye Hui's shoulder, with a puzzled expression.

Xiao Ke snorted heavily, abruptly turning her head to the side, refusing to even glance at Ye Hui.

[Kerberos's Mood Value +8]

"By the way, Tomoyo."

Sakura seemed to suddenly remember something and clapped her hands. "Didn't you say you had a new plan yesterday? What is it? When are we going to catch more cards?"

“Oh, right, that plan…” Tomoyo nodded, about to elaborate, when her gaze was suddenly drawn to a figure on the track. She paused, then said, “Huh? Isn’t that…”

Ye Hui and Xiao Ying followed her gaze.

On the starting line of the 100-foot track, a familiar short-haired figure is warming up.

The other person was wearing a red track and field uniform, with slightly curly flaxen short hair tied back, revealing a smooth forehead.

It was the same girl from the residential area yesterday.

"It's that girl from yesterday!" Sakura recognized her immediately, her eyes widening in surprise.

The girl bent over and practiced her starting position repeatedly, her knees slightly bent and her arms swinging back and forth. Every movement was precise and powerful.

Her expression was no longer as gentle as it had been yesterday; instead, it was serious, her eyes fixed on the track ahead, with a stubborn air about her.

Ye Hui blinked.

Tomoyo stared at the figure on the track for a few seconds, then suddenly realized, "I remember now, her name is Tachibana, and she's a key sprinter on the school's track and field team."

"I saw her picture on the school's bulletin board before. I think she was once the city's sprint champion."

"The track and field team... They can win the sprint championship, the best in the country!" Sakura exclaimed in amazement.

As they were talking, the sprint test on the other side of the track officially began.

The PE teacher raised his whistle.

"Di-"

A sharp sound pierced the air.

Tachibana rushed out almost the instant the whistle fell.

Her starting reaction was astonishingly fast; her legs pushed off the ground powerfully, her strides were agile, and her red tracksuit left a trail of afterimages in the wind.

"Wow...she runs so fast!" Sakura exclaimed.

Although she is also a sports enthusiast, she admires those who shine in their professional fields.

Ye Hui observed quietly from the side, his gaze fixed on Tachibana's running posture.

Her explosive power is indeed outstanding, far exceeding the level of her peers, but there are some problems with her running form.

If the body is too tense and the shoulders are slightly tucked in, the range of arm swing will be limited, and the movements will not be smooth enough.

Moreover, she seemed too eager to exert herself, her pace fluctuated, and her rhythm became noticeably disordered when it was prolonged.

In a sprint where every second counts, this will undoubtedly affect the final result.

One hundred meters can be covered in the blink of an eye.

The PE teacher pressed the stopwatch, glanced at the numbers, and then gently shook his head at Tachibana, who was running over. Without saying a word, he had already conveyed the result.

After Tachibana crossed the finish line, she put her hands on her knees and gasped for breath, her chest heaving violently and her cheeks flushed red.

She caught a glimpse of the teacher's expression and knew without asking that her grades hadn't been good again. Her shoulders slumped instantly, and the light in her eyes dimmed.

She silently walked to the bench by the field, sat down, and stared at the ground with her head down.

"She looks a little sad..." Sakura said softly.

"Should we...go over and comfort her?" She turned to look at Ye Hui and Zhi Shi.

"But she said yesterday that we shouldn't play baseball in the residential area," Xiao Ke muttered softly, peeking out from Ye Hui's shoulder.

“But that’s because we really did something wrong,” Sakura immediately retorted. “And she kept it a secret for us in the end, she didn’t tell the adults, I think she’s a very nice person.”

Ye Hui looked into Xiaoying's clear, dark green eyes and couldn't help but smile.

“I think Sakura is right,” Tomoyo agreed with a smile. “It’s only natural for classmates to encourage each other, and... this might also be a good opportunity to learn more about her and Chongpai.”

The "baseball plan" failed.

Let's switch to a "heartwarming plan".

It is both natural and will not arouse suspicion.

Ye Hui naturally understood Zhi Shi's thoughts and nodded with a smile: "Then let's go take a look."

The three of them got up and walked side by side toward the bench where Tachibana was.

Tachibana was looking down and didn't notice anyone approaching.

Then Sakura's voice gently sounded above her head: "Um... Tachibana-san, are you alright?"

Tachibana suddenly raised her head, a look of surprise flashing across her face.

“It’s you guys…the ones who played baseball yesterday!” Tachibana recognized Sakura.

"I'm so sorry~ I really apologize for yesterday, I caused you so much trouble." Upon hearing this, Sakura immediately bowed reflexively.

Tachibana was taken aback, her expression turning somewhat awkward. She quickly waved her hand, "No... I wasn't talking about yesterday. You... what do you need me for?"

Her gaze swept over the three of them, with a hint of doubt in it.

"We saw you sitting here earlier, and you seemed a little unhappy, so we came to check on you. Was your training not going well?" Sakura looked up, her face sincere.

Tachibana remained silent for a moment, and after a long while, she gave a muffled "hmm".

"Is it because your grades haven't improved?" Tomoyo asked softly from the side.

Tachibana nodded heavily, her tone tinged with frustration: "The city's track and field championships are about to begin, but my 100-meter time is stuck at a bottleneck, no matter how much I train, I can't improve it. In fact, it's even regressed! The coach said that if I don't make a breakthrough soon, I might not even make the roster."

As she spoke, she clenched her fists tightly, her expression filled with resentment.

Ye Hui looked at her profile and slowly said, "I just saw your running form, so I might have something to say. Of course, I think your coach has probably mentioned these things to you as well."

Tachibana looked up at him, puzzled. "What?"

"You have a strong starting explosiveness and a fast reaction speed, which are your core strengths."

"But during the middle of the race, your body is too tense, your shoulders are constantly tense, which causes your arms to swing too little and the frequency to be inconsistent. This wastes a lot of energy and makes it impossible to convert explosive power into sustained speed."

Ye Hui spoke steadily and clearly, “Moreover, your breathing rhythm is also out of control. Although sprinting is short, if your breathing and stride frequency are not coordinated, it is easy to lose energy halfway through.”

With his dynamic vision at the Golden Core stage, the short ten-second running process just now was almost a slow-motion replay in his eyes. He could see every slight flaw in the movement clearly and naturally pinpoint the problem.

As Tachibana listened to Ye Hui's analysis, she initially seemed somewhat dismissive, but the more she listened, the wider her eyes widened, and the more obvious her surprise became.

The problems Ye Hui mentioned were exactly what her coach had repeatedly reminded her of, but despite practicing countless times, she could never find the key to adjust, which caused her performance to stagnate.

"You... how do you know all this?" Tachibana looked at Ye Hui in disbelief. "Even my teammates rarely notice these details."

The boy in front of me looks quiet and even a bit lazy, so how could he know so much about sprinting techniques?
"I just enjoy watching sports, especially sprint events. I've done some research on my own, but I wouldn't call myself an expert."

Ye Hui smiled modestly, offering no further explanation, as if he were just saying it casually, concealing his true merit and fame.

"Really..." Tachibana frowned, half believing and half doubting.

How could mere guesswork be so precise?
"I can vouch for you! Ye Zi knows so much!" Xiao Ying puffed out her little chest proudly, her face full of admiration for Ye Hui.

[Kinomoto Sakura's emotional value +11]

Tomoyo smiled and agreed, "Yes, Ye is indeed very knowledgeable."

【Daodaiji Chiyo’s Emotion Value +8】

"Then tell me, what should I do to adjust?" Tachibana looked at Ye Hui and asked for help.

Since he can pinpoint the problem so accurately, he might actually be able to offer a useful solution.

"Well..." Ye Hui pondered for a moment before slowly speaking, "The technical details of running need to be honed gradually; it can't be changed overnight. Right now, the most important thing for you is to relax."

He paused, looked into Tachibana's eyes, and continued, "You're too eager to achieve good results. This eagerness puts too much pressure on you, causing your body to tense up and your movements to become distorted, so you can't even bring out your original advantages."

"Try not to think about the results or the competition. Just treat it as a regular practice and focus your attention on your arm swing, stride frequency, and breathing. Let your body naturally follow the rhythm. You might be surprised by the results."

That hit the nail on the head.

Tachibana fell silent.

She knew perfectly well that she was being too eager for quick success.

But this city-level competition was of great significance to her.

She wanted to prove her abilities and win a prize.

But this intense desire became a shackle that bound her.

"Phew, I got it... Thank you."

Tachibana raised her head, and the agitation in her eyes faded considerably, replaced by a clearer expression.

at this time.

The PE teacher's voice came from the other end of the track, urging, "Tachibana! Get ready, we're going to test your time for the second time!"

"Okay, teacher!" Tachibana replied immediately, stood up, dusted off her sweatpants, and nodded slightly to Ye Hui and the other two. "Thank you, I'll go train now."

"Go for it, Tachibana! You can do it!" Sakura waved enthusiastically from behind, cheering her on.

"Mm!" Tachibana turned around and gave them a faint smile.

This was the first time she had smiled genuinely that day, and the gloom in her eyes had dissipated considerably.

Watching Tachibana walk back onto the track, Sakura clapped her hands happily: "Great! She looks much more energetic than before!"

"Yoko, you're amazing! Just a few words and you've cheered Tachibana up again!" She turned her head and shook the ahoge on her head.

"Actually, it's similar to adjusting one's state of mind during cultivation. The more important thing is that Tachibana can figure it out herself." Ye Hui waved his hand.

Tomoyo smiled to the side, her purple eyes curving into a beautiful arc.

【Daodaiji Chiyo’s Emotion Value +15】

Huh? You added more?
Ye Hui saw the increase in his emotional value.

It seems like it's getting easier and easier to raise Tomoyo's affection level.

On the runway.

Tachibana took a few deep breaths and, as Ye Hui had instructed, tried to clear her mind, focusing only on the track ahead and feeling her body's condition.

The starting gun fired.

"Beep——!"

With a sharp sound, she dashed out instantly.

Her start was still swift and powerful, but unlike last time, her shoulders were no longer tense, her arms swung freely and naturally, and she was in a relaxed yet focused state.

"She ran so fast this time! Much more steadily than before!" Sakura exclaimed in surprise, her eyes widening as she watched from the sidelines.

Ye Hui nodded, his eyes filled with approval.

It seems that his psychological counseling was indeed effective.

However, just as Tachibana entered the second half and began to sprint with all her might, a faint but familiar magical fluctuation suddenly erupted from her body.

"This feels like... a Clow Card!" Sakura's expression changed instantly.

"It's exactly the same as what I sensed in that courtyard yesterday, it's a card game!"

As soon as she finished speaking, under the blessing of that magic, Tachibana's speed suddenly increased to another level, as if she were being pushed forward by the wind.

The red figure almost became a blur, instantly widening the distance between itself and its imagined self, and rushing towards the finish line.

(End of this chapter)