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

Chapter 148 Fire Token? What an enthusiastic entrance!
"Of course!" Sakura nodded without any shyness.

Looking at Sakura's outfit, Ye Hui smiled and praised, "Sakura looks beautiful today. This outfit suits you very well."

"Is...is that so?" Sakura's cheeks flushed slightly, and she lowered her head somewhat shyly.

[Kinomoto Sakura's emotional value +9]

“Of course.” Ye Hui nodded, then looked at Tomoyo. “When has Tomoyo ever made a mistake? The clothes she prepares for Sakura are always perfect.”

Tomoyo's purple eyes curved into a smile as she said gently, "It's not that I have good taste, it's just that Sakura is naturally cute and looks good in anything."

"No, no, no, Zhi Shi's vision is always top-notch! That's for sure!" Ye Hui shook his head.

【Daodaiji Chiyo’s Emotion Value +6】

Not long after, the snow rabbit arrived.

He was wearing a beige turtleneck sweater, with a dark gray wool coat over it, and a light brown scarf around his neck. He looked gentle and refined, with a more mature air compared to his usual sunny and cheerful personality.

"Everyone's here, it's time for us to get on the bus."

Ye Hui took the small suitcase from Zhi Shi's hand and gentlemanly let her board the train first.

In fact, according to the original plot, they should have encountered the Fire Card on Christmas Day.

But now the itinerary has changed, and we're not going to the amusement park anymore. Will the Fire Sign still appear?

He wanted to see just how strong the plot's self-correcting ability really was.

As one of the four elemental cards, the Fire card is a force to be reckoned with.

With Sakura's current strength, it might be a little difficult for her to subdue it on her own, but it shouldn't be a big problem.

If the other party shows up again, it's a good opportunity to manipulate Sakura.

Let her grow up as quickly as possible to prepare for the subsequent trial.

You watch as the Heavenly Spirit Root disciple, Kinomoto Sakura, and her protector, Tsukishiro Yukito, chat happily, feeling utterly unmoved. As the mastermind behind it all, you've already laid the trap, waiting for your prey to take the bait!

"Ye Hui-kun, what are you thinking about?" Zhi Shi's voice sounded softly, pulling Ye Hui back from his thoughts.

She sat next to Ye Hui, holding a magazine in her hand.

Ye Hui snapped out of his reverie, looked at Tomoyo beside him, and said with a smile, "I was thinking about where we should go first after we get to the hotel. After all, it's a rare opportunity to come to Hakone, so I wanted to spend more time with you and Sakura."

“I did some research beforehand. The Hakone Museum of Art is very famous. It has many interesting sculptures and offers a panoramic view of the mountains. We can go there first.” Tomoyo took out her phone and brought up the museum’s information page.

“Okay, I’ll do as you say.” Ye Hui agreed without hesitation.

As long as I can be with Tomoyo, I don't care where we go.

After a train journey of more than an hour, they finally arrived in Hakone.

Just got off the train.

They saw a black sedan parked on the side of the road.

The driver, seeing them, immediately got out of the car and came to greet them.

He was Mr. Yamamoto, the driver for the Daidoji family.

Ye Hui was responsible for planning the first half of the journey, while the remaining short-distance transportation was handled by a driver that Zhi Shi had arranged in advance.

Yamamoto respectfully opened the car door for them and took the suitcases from Sakura and Yukito, putting them in the trunk.

"Welcome, young lady, and all distinguished guests. You must be tired from your journey."

“Thank you for your help, Mr. Yamamoto,” Tomoyo replied politely and gently.

Everyone got into the car.

The car drove smoothly on the mountain road.

The view outside the window gradually became more expansive.

In the distance, rolling mountains are covered in a light green hue.

Occasionally, wisps of white smoke can be seen rising from the mountains.

That was steam emanating from the hot spring hotel, shimmering faintly in the sunlight.

Before long, a traditional Japanese hot spring hotel built halfway up the mountain came into view.

Black tiles and white walls, paired with wooden corridors, exude a rustic and elegant atmosphere.

At the hotel entrance, the manager, dressed in a dark blue kimono, was waiting with a row of waiters in black. Upon seeing the car stop, they immediately stepped forward and bowed.

"Welcome, young lady! Distinguished guests, you must be tired from your journey, please come in!"

Sakura and Yukito were both somewhat surprised to see such a large-scale operation.

They never expected that their trip to soak in the hot springs would result in such a grand welcoming ceremony.

Sakura leaned close to Tomoyo and whispered in amazement, "Tomoyo-chan, so this hot spring hotel belongs to your family? Your family is amazing!"

Tomoyo smiled and shook her head, explaining softly, "This is a business under the Daidouji family's cooperative company. I contacted them before coming, and they specially upgraded our accommodation and itinerary. It's nothing."

Ye Hui watched from the side.

Zhishi is just that kind of understated luxury with profound meaning.

Despite possessing immense financial power, he always speaks of it casually and is very considerate of Sakura's feelings.

[Looking at Tomoyo Daidoji's immense wealth, you're filled with envy, jealousy, and resentment. You've decided to accelerate your efforts to win her over and make her your capable wife as soon as possible, so you can rightfully enjoy everything!]

Ye Hui: ?
System, can you please not be so realistic?

He was attracted to Tomoyo's gentleness and affection.

It's not her money!

Money isn't important!
...Okay, money is important too.

But it's not like he doesn't have any.

Led by the manager, Ye Hui and his group arrived at the hotel's most luxurious Japanese-style garden suite.

Pushing open the door, you'll see a foyer covered with tatami mats.

Further inside is a spacious living room, furnished with low wooden tables and cushions, and Chinese ink landscape paintings hanging on the walls.

Next to it are separate bedrooms and a tea room. The tea room window faces the courtyard, where several maple trees are planted.

The most surprising feature is the suite's private open-air hot spring.

It was built in the corner of the courtyard.

Surrounded by a bamboo fence, with stone lanterns placed beside the hot spring pool, this spot offers a panoramic view of the entire mountain below.

"Wow! What a wonderful room!" Sakura exclaimed as soon as she entered. She ran to the hot spring, leaned against the bamboo fence, and excitedly looked down at the view. "The view from here is so beautiful! We can even see the stars while soaking in the hot spring at night!"

Sakura leaned against the bamboo fence, looking down at the misty valley below, excitedly spreading her arms to feel the mountain breeze.

"The view from here is absolutely stunning! The clouds and mist floating in the valley make it look like a fairyland!"

Kero peeked out from Sakura's schoolbag, his beady eyes wide as he stared at the exquisite decor of the suite and the hot spring in the courtyard, sighing softly.

"I feel like the air here is filled with the smell of money! It's way more luxurious than Sakura's house! Could the money spent on renovating this house buy ten thousand mini egg tarts?"

[Kerberos's Mood Value +10]

"So, besides being a foodie, you're also a money-grubber." Ye Hui glanced at it.

“I’m praising! Praising the good life! Don’t you understand?” Xiao Ke retorted in an Osaka accent, patting her schoolbag with her little paws, trying to appear elegant.

Its accent, however, makes it utterly devoid of any aesthetic appeal.

[Kerberos's Mood Value +12]

After settling their luggage, Ye Hui and his group set off together to begin their Hakone trip.

Our first stop was, of course, the Sculpture Forest Museum, which Tomoyo suggested.

Nestled in the mountains of Hakone, this museum has no traditional museum walls. Sculptures are scattered across lawns, trees, and streams, perfectly blending the natural landscape with artworks.

As soon as she entered the art museum, Sakura was attracted by the various sculptures in front of her.

Many of the sculptures have very strange figures.

"Ye Huijun, Zhishi, look! That sculpture is so strange! It looks like a person with many arms, holding many different things in its hands!"

"And that! In the middle of the lawn, is that a giant eyeball? It looks so unique!"

Sakura ran back and forth among the sculptures, stopping every now and then to tilt her head and observe, constantly exclaiming in amazement.

Snow Rabbit followed beside her, patiently explaining the author, background, and meaning of each sculpture in a gentle voice. He would also occasionally ask questions to guide Sakura to think about what the sculptures wanted to express.

Ye Hui followed leisurely behind, without making a fuss about appreciating the artworks.

His gaze lingered more on Tomoyo beside him.

While Tomoyo appreciates art, he also appreciates beauty.

Today, Tomoyo wore a light purple long coat with delicate embroidered patterns on the collar and cuffs. Her long hair was braided into two pigtails that hung down in front of her and swayed gently as she walked.

She walked quietly, a faint smile on her lips, her purple eyes reflecting the surrounding green trees and sculptures, making her look quite gentle.

[As you gaze upon the breathtaking profile of the Dharma Protector Daidoji Tomoyo, your Daoist resolve is violently shaken! You are so captivated by her beauty that you are almost completely forgetting your mission as a demonic figure in the cultivation world, and you have fallen!]

Ye Hui rolled his eyes inwardly.

Appreciating beauty is human nature.
Besides, Tomoyo is the cutest girl in the world, so what's wrong with him looking at her a little more?
Does one have to be like a stone, completely unresponsive to beautiful people and things, to be considered not to be corrupt?
He's not Sun Wukong, nor did he spring from a stone.

"Ye Huijun, what are you looking at? You've been staring in one direction. Is there something interesting over there?" Zhi Shi noticed his gaze and turned her head.

"Nothing, I just think the scenery here is really nice," Ye Hui said with a smile, turning his gaze away.

Tomoyo looked in the direction he had been looking, but all she saw was an ordinary grove of trees with a few withered leaves still clinging to the trunks, nothing particularly special about it.

She blinked, feeling a little strange, but didn't ask any further questions. She just smiled and said, "The air here is really nice, much fresher than in the city. It even smells of grass and trees from the mountains. Just breathing in it makes me feel very comfortable."

“Yes,” Ye Hui said with a smile, his fingers gently brushing against the sculpture beside him. “It’s so nice to stroll around here with you and Xiaoying and the others.”

【Daodaiji Chiyo’s Emotion Value +10】

I strolled leisurely through the art museum, admiring all the sculptures scattered among the trees.

Time quietly slipped into noon.

The sunlight shone down and fell on me, feeling warm and cozy.

"I'm hungry, Ye Hui-kun, Tomoyo-chan, Yukito-nii, let's go get something to eat!" Sakura rubbed her stomach and looked at everyone expectantly.

Yukito smiled and nodded, took out her phone from her pocket, and pulled up the shop information she had looked up earlier: "I heard there's a soba noodle shop nearby that's been open for many years. I've asked a lot of people, and the reviews are all very good. We can go and try the authentic Hakone soba noodles."

When the group followed Yukito into the shop, there were already quite a few customers inside. The air was filled with the aroma of buckwheat noodles and the scent of tempura oil.

It doesn't smell cloying; in fact, it's quite appetizing.

"Welcome! Please come in, all four of you!" The proprietress, wearing a navy blue apron, greeted them warmly with a loud and friendly voice.

They found a seat by the window, where they could see the mountains and forests in the distance, a very pleasant view.

Soon, the proprietress came over with the menu: "What would you four like to order? Our tempura soba noodles and yam soba noodles are very popular."

"Then I'll have a tempura soba!" Sakura said, looking at the picture on the menu.

The delicious aroma in the air made her mouth water.

"I'd like a bowl of yam and buckwheat noodles, please," Tomoyo said gently, closing the menu with a smile.

Yukito looked at Ye Hui and said with a smile, "Then I'll have tempura soba noodles too, please add two more servings."

The proprietress nodded: "Is it for you and this little boy?"

Snow Rabbit blinked, then shook her head: "No, I'll have three servings by myself—I might eat a lot today."

The proprietress hesitated for a moment, then said, "Uh, okay, then..."

She turned her gaze to Ye Hui: "Hey handsome little brother, what would you like to eat?"

As she spoke, she took notes of the menu.

When it was Ye Hui's turn, he glanced at the menu, his gaze falling on the yam and buckwheat noodles that Zhi Shi had ordered. He looked up at the proprietress and said, "I'll have a yam and buckwheat noodle dish too, just like her."

"Okay." The proprietress quickly wrote down the order. "So, does anyone want to add noodles?"

Snow Rabbit immediately raised his hand: "Please add more noodles to all three of my bowls, please."

"Hey, does anyone else want a mask? Okay, please wait a moment, the food will be here soon."

As soon as she finished speaking, the proprietress turned and went to the kitchen.

While waiting, Sakura excitedly started talking about the sculptures she had just seen in the art museum.

One minute they're saying the multi-armed sculpture is amazing, the next they're saying the giant eyeball sculpture is a bit scary, but also very interesting.

Snow Rabbit listened patiently from the side, occasionally chiming in with a few words, and adding details about the sculpture's background that he hadn't had time to explain earlier.

Ye Hui and Zhi Shi sat quietly to the side, occasionally exchanging smiles when they heard them talking about something interesting.

Not long after, the buckwheat noodles were served.

The bowl of tempura soba noodles is piled high with golden and crispy tempura, while the soba noodles are soaked in a clear sauce.

The yam and buckwheat noodles are topped with a layer of fine yam puree and sprinkled with a little seaweed flakes, making them look very refreshing.

"I'm starting!" the four said in unison, then picked up their chopsticks and began to eat.

"Wow! It's so delicious!" Sakura picked up a mouthful of soba noodles covered in sauce, stuffed it into her mouth, and squinted her eyes happily. "The soba noodles are so chewy, and the sauce tastes so good too!"

Tomoyo nodded: "It is indeed delicious."

It must be said that snow hares have a huge appetite.

He quickly finished the first bowl, then started eating the second, and finally emptied the third.

He devoured three large bowls of extra buckwheat noodles, along with various toppings and side dishes.

The soup is all gone.

He still seemed like he hadn't eaten enough.

Ye Hui looked at him, understanding the situation perfectly. As a judge, even when the moon was in slumber, the Snow Rabbit still needed to expend a large amount of magic power to maintain its life.

If you don't eat more food to replenish your energy, and eventually reach the point where you can't even eat to survive, you'll probably have to rely on other ways to replenish your mana.

After lunch, the group continued their Hakone trip.

In the afternoon, they went to Lake Ashi, sat on a bench by the lake, enjoyed the breeze, and looked at the distant mountain scenery.

Afterwards, they went to Hakone Shrine, where Sakura wrote her wish on a wishing plaque, but didn't let anyone see it and secretly hung it on the wishing rack herself.

We played until dusk, when the sky was tinged with a faint orange-red sunset, with a hint of rose, which enveloped the mountains and everyone else.

They then leisurely returned to the hotel.

At this moment, the stone lanterns in the hotel courtyard have been lit one by one.

The warm yellow glow swayed gently in the night, making the maple trees and bamboo fence in the courtyard appear extremely soft.

The air is filled with a faint mist of hot spring steam, which makes you feel relaxed as soon as you enter.

As you step into the suite, a rich aroma of food wafts over you, a blend of the sweetness of seafood, the smoky fragrance of roasted meat, and the richness of sauces, instantly whetting everyone's appetite.

In the spacious living room, the original low table has been replaced with a long table, which is filled with various dishes.

The exquisite kaiseki dishes were served on porcelain plates, with beautifully coordinated colors.

The sushi platter contained fresh salmon and tuna, and the rice was still slightly steaming.

The tempura was fried until golden and crispy, and a small dish of grated radish was placed on the side.

In the very center is a steaming sukiyaki pot, with slightly curled beef slices inside and bubbling broth, surrounded by plenty of side dishes.

"Wow, this is a feast!" Sakura's eyes lit up as she looked at the table full of delicious food, and she unconsciously swallowed. "Is all of this prepared for us?"

"Yes, I told the hotel in advance that today is Brother Xue Tu's birthday, and asked them to prepare these. If it's not enough, we can ask the hotel to add more for us at any time."

Tomoyo smiled and greeted everyone, "Please sit down. Sukiyaki tastes best when it's hot; it gets greasy when it's cold."

"Tomoyo is so thoughtful. I'll go wash my hands and be right back!" Yukito said, then turned and went to the bathroom.

Before everyone had even sat down, Keroberos couldn't contain itself any longer. It popped out of Sakura's backpack, flapped its wings, and pounced on the nearest plate of fried shrimp with lightning speed, its claws almost touching the shrimp shells.

Ye Hui reacted swiftly, grabbing the back of its neck and casually sticking an invisibility talisman onto its body.

To avoid trouble if the waiter sees it later.

Little Ke flapped its tiny wings and struggled in Ye Hui's hands, making soft whimpering noises: "Fried shrimp! Fried shrimp! I want to eat fried shrimp!"

[Kerberos's Mood Value +12]

Ye Hui picked it up and moved it to a corner, warning, "If you keep causing trouble, I'll throw you out to feed the stray cats. There are plenty of stray cats here, and they might even like to eat plush toys."

"You dare! I am Cerberus!" Cerberus bared his teeth, trying to look fierce, but being held by the back of his neck, he was hardly intimidating.

"Let's see if I dare." Ye Hui pretended to hand it out the window. "Don't you want a good night's sleep tonight? You want to have a nice meal, right?"

"Please, I'm sorry! I'll never do it again! You brat, I'm sorry!" Xiao Ke immediately backed down, completely lacking any backbone.

[Kerberos's Mood Value +13]

"Ye Huijun, stop bullying Xiao Ke. It's just too hungry." Sakura picked up a fried shrimp from the plate and put it in Xiao Ke's mouth. "Eat up, and stop being naughty."

Xiao Ke, with a fried shrimp in his mouth, immediately forgot the humiliation he had just suffered and buried his head in eating.

Then it took a few pieces of food and hid.

Just then, Snow Rabbit returned, having washed his hands.

Everyone sat down, picked up their chopsticks, and began to enjoy their dinner.

"Yukito-san, eat more of this beef! The beef in sukiyaki is the best!" Sakura said with a silly smile, constantly putting food on Yukito's plate.

After picking up the beef and vegetables, he also put the largest piece of salmon from the sushi plate into his bowl.

Yukito accepted everything offered and ate quite a bit of everything. She even smiled and thanked them, saying, "It's delicious, thank you. Sakura, you should eat more too, don't just keep putting food on my plate."

Ye Hui shook his head when he saw how worthless Xiaoying looked, and also put a few pieces of her favorite mashed yam and sushi on his plate for Tomoyo.

"Tomoyo, you should eat more too, don't just stare at us."

This meal was less of a group meal and more of a personal buffet for Snow Rabbit.

He devoured most of the food on the table by himself. He practically ate all the beef in the sukiyaki, and he also ate most of the sushi that looked so dry. His eating power was truly astonishing.

"Brother Yukito, can...can you still eat?" Sakura stared blankly at the pile of empty plates in front of Yukito.

She knew that snow rabbits had a big appetite.

But this was the first time she had ever seen someone eat so much.
Won't putting so much food into my stomach make it burst?

"It's alright, not too full, but just enough." Snow Rabbit patted her belly with an embarrassed smile on her face. "The food today was just too delicious, and I accidentally ate too much. I'm sorry for making you all laugh. Did you all eat much? Why don't we ask the hotel to send some more food over? You don't want to go hungry."

"Hmm," Sakura looked at Tomoyo.

Tomoyo smiled and nodded: "Since Yukito-nii isn't full yet, shall we have another round? Is Yukito-nii still able to eat?"

“Of course!” Snow Rabbit nodded happily.

"Uh," Sakura blinked.

Another round?
How could they still finish it?
Snow Rabbit Bro. You can really eat, oh no, I mean you have a really good appetite.
After dinner, the waiter pushed the food cart in.

On top was a delicate chocolate cake with several candles and the words "Happy Birthday" written on it.

"Yo-ho! Let's sing a birthday song!" Sakura stood up first and clapped her hands.

"Hmm? Oh my?" Yukito was in a good mood after eating his fill, but he paused when he heard Sakura's interjection. "Sakura, did any students from Osaka come to your class?"

"Huh?" Sakura snapped back to reality and quickly waved her hands. "No, no, no, I just heard it on TV all the time, so I couldn't help but say it out loud, hahaha."

That wretched little brat, always shouting "Yaaaa!", it's ruining her accent.
"I see." Yukito nodded. "She's quite cute, isn't she?"

Sakura blushed and quickly sang him a birthday song to distract him.

After singing, Sakura looked at Yukito expectantly: "Yukito-nii, make a wish! Blow out the candles after you make your wish and it will come true!"

Snow Rabbit smiled and nodded, closed its eyes, clasped its hands together, and silently made a wish in its heart.

A few seconds later, he opened his eyes and blew out all the candles in one breath, and Sakura's cheers immediately rang out in the living room.

"Yukito-nii, this is my birthday present for you!" Sakura took a beautifully wrapped gift box out of her bag and handed it to Yukito, her voice tinged with nervousness.

Snow Rabbit was taken aback, then took the gift and opened it.

Inside lay a hand-knitted scarf.

The main body is a calm, deep blue. The stitches are not particularly neat, but they are full of heart. A small moon pattern is embroidered in white thread along the edge, which looks very delicate under the light.

"Did you knit this yourself, Sakura?" Yukito picked up the scarf, his fingers touching the soft yarn, his eyes wide with surprise.

He never expected that Sakura would go to such lengths to prepare a gift for him, in addition to inviting him to the hot springs.

"Mmm!" Sakura nodded vigorously, a faint blush rising to her cheeks. Her fingers unconsciously twisted the hem of her clothes as she said somewhat shyly, "I... I practiced for a long time before I finished knitting it, so it might still be a little uneven. I hope Yukito-nii won't mind."

"How could that be? I love it! It's so comfortable." Yukito smiled as he unfolded the scarf and gently wrapped it around his neck. It fit perfectly, and the deep blue color made his skin look even whiter. "Arigato, Sakura-chan, this is the best birthday present I've received this year. It makes me happier than anything expensive."

Sakura lowered her head, her voice soft, but the corners of her mouth couldn't help but turn up: "Yukito-nii... I'm glad you like it."

Looking at Xiaoying's innocent and shy expression, which resembled a young girl in the throes of first love, Ye Hui sighed silently in his heart.

However, to be fair, the scarf that Sakura knitted herself is indeed beautiful; the color scheme and the embroidered moon pattern are very well done.

He suddenly realized that he also felt he needed a scarf with such thoughtfulness.

"Come and eat the cake, it'll melt if you don't eat it soon." Tomoyo came over with a plate of sliced ​​cake, her purple eyes curving into crescents, and handed the plates to the group. "The cake is chocolate flavored. I remember that Yukito-nii really likes chocolate, so I took the liberty of ordering this flavor."

"Ah, thank you so much, Tomoyo is so thoughtful." Yukito quickly thanked her.

Ye Hui and the other two each ate a small piece of cake.

Snow Rabbit devoured the rest of the cake in a whirlwind before finally letting out a satisfied burp.

Sakura stood there with her mouth agape, unable to come to her senses for a long time.

After the birthday celebration.

The sky outside the window had completely darkened, the stone lanterns in the courtyard emitted a warm yellow light, and the steam in the hot spring pool was even thicker.

"It's getting late, let's go to the hot springs! I've been looking forward to this all day!" Sakura suggested excitedly, her eyes sparkling.

"Great! A soak in the hot spring will be a good way to relax. We've walked quite a bit today." Tomoyo smiled and nodded, then went with Sakura to change into their yukatas.

The yukatas provided by the hotel are simple in style; the men's version is dark blue with small bamboo leaf patterns printed on it.

The women's version is light pink, embroidered with scattered cherry blossom patterns.

Ye Hui changed into his bathrobe and walked out of the room.

As soon as he entered the living room, he saw Sakura and Tomoyo already waiting for him.

The two girls were wearing matching pink yukatas, their long hair loosely tied back with a light-colored hairband, revealing their fair and slender necks. The tips of their ears still had a blush from the cold after changing clothes, making them look exceptionally charming.

"Ye Huijun, do I look good in this?" Sakura walked over, twirled around lightly, and the hem of her yukata swayed along with it.

"It looks good, very cute." Ye Hui praised with a smile, then turned his gaze to Zhi Shi, "This suits Zhi Shi very well too, pink goes well with you."

"Ye Huijun is right, Tomoyo looks great in this outfit, so gentle and beautiful!" Sakura chimed in, holding Tomoyo's hand and smiling.

Tomoyo's ears turned even redder, and her purple eyes held a hint of shyness: "No, Sakura looks even cuter in it, like little cherry blossoms."

[As you gaze upon the charming appearances of Dharma Protector Daidoji Tomoyo and Heavenly Spirit Root disciple Kinomoto Sakura, your Daoist resolve is once again violently shaken! The evil thought within you, known as "lsp," begins to stir again!]

System, shut up!
The group arrived at the open-air hot spring in the courtyard.

Snow Rabbit received a phone call and needed to take care of some things first, so he told them to soak first.

Sakura was the first to step into the hot spring, burying her entire body in the water with only her head sticking out. She sighed comfortably, "It feels so good... The spring water is so warm, it's so relaxing to be enveloped in it."

Tomoyo slowly walked into the water, sat down next to Sakura, and gently stirred the spring water, her fingers tracing the surface and creating tiny ripples.

There are some artificial trees planted in the hot spring.

To avoid suspicion, Ye Hui did not get too close to the two girls.

He found a corner seat and sat down, with a misty haze between the artificial trees and the greenery.

He listened to the two girls chatting, occasionally chiming in with a word or two from a distance.

Although separated by greenery and shrouded in white mist, his gaze pierced through the mist and he seemed to see a fairy smiling gently in the water behind the greenery, ethereal and otherworldly, untouched by worldly dust, breathtakingly beautiful.

The glimpses of bright, beautiful eyes, vibrant pink lips, and pearly white teeth momentarily dazzled Ye Hui, leaving him momentarily dazed.

After soaking for a while, the water temperature in the hot spring pool began to rise quietly, and the originally just-right temperature gradually became a little hot.

"Huh? Why does it feel hotter?" Sakura poked her head out of the water, touched the surface, and said with some confusion, "It was fine a moment ago, why does it suddenly feel hot?"

Tomoyo also stopped chatting, her fingers slightly retracting as soon as they touched the water's surface, her delicate brows furrowing: "It is indeed much hotter than before. Is there a problem with the hot spring's temperature control? But this seems to be a natural hot spring."

No sooner had he finished speaking than the water in the pool suddenly began to bubble.

"Gurgle... gurgle"

The gurgling sounds grew more and more frequent.

The once clear spring water began to ripple, and the temperature rose rapidly, becoming unbearably hot in just a few seconds.

"It's so hot!" Sakura exclaimed, quickly standing up from the pool. The hem of her yukata was soaked and clung tightly to her legs. As she backed away, she shook her hands, which were covered in hot water. "Why did it suddenly become so hot!"

Tomoyo quickly got out of the pool and reached out to test the water temperature. The scorching heat made her immediately pull her hand back, and her fingers even turned slightly red.

"This temperature is abnormal; it's almost scalding. Could there be a problem with the hotel's hot spring facilities?"

Sakura's face was flushed red from the steam, and she looked at Ye Hui in a panic: "What should we do, Ye Hui-kun? Should we go find someone from the hotel to take a look?"

"It shouldn't be a problem with the equipment." Ye Hui stood up from the pool, his face expressionless.

This temperature was nothing to him; his Golden Core stage body had already been tempered to a level far beyond that of ordinary people.

Let alone this little bit of hot water, even if you threw him into lava for a bath, he would still hum a little tune and not forget to scrub his back.

"Not an equipment problem? Could it be... a Clow Card?" Sakura suddenly realized, her eyes widening instantly. "Looks like that, our 'old friend' has come knocking on our door." Ye Hui shrugged.

The inertia of the plot is indeed powerful; even though they changed their plans and didn't go to the amusement park.

The Fire card will still appear in other ways.

I just didn't expect it to come out while I was soaking in the hot spring.

That entrance was truly... incredibly passionate.

Ye Hui narrowed his eyes, somewhat displeased.

[You, along with Kinomoto Sakura, a disciple of the Heavenly Spirit Root, and Daidouji Tomoyo, a guardian deity, went on a training expedition and were ambushed by the Burning Sky Beast! The Burning Sky Beast is of profound power; even Kinomoto Sakura was no match for it, let alone someone as weak as you!]

Sakura Kinomoto was at a loss, while Tomoyo Daidouji silently observed. "You know," she thought, "that even if your strength is weak, only you, with your cunning and cunning, can solve everything!"

[You have refreshed the character side quest – "Hot Spring Horror"!]

Familiar system logs, familiar formula.

Ye Hui turned to Xiaoying and said, "Xiaoying, use the Sleep card first to make everyone else in the hotel fall asleep, so that they won't suddenly rush over and get caught in the fire card's blast."

"Yes, sir!" Sakura nodded immediately, took the sealing key from her neck, and whispered the incantation, "Sleep key, let everyone here sleep peacefully!"

Sakura can now cast spells instantly.

As the incantation was finished, the Sleeping Talisman was summoned, transforming into specks of light that drifted through the air to every corner of the hotel.

Before long, the waiters who were walking in the corridor and the guests in other rooms all collapsed on the spot and fell into a deep sleep.

Ye Hui and his two companions stood by the steaming hot spring pool, their vision blurred by the vapor, and the temperature in the air continued to rise.

Sakura gripped her wand tightly, her eyes scanning her surroundings warily.

However, apart from the constantly bubbling and steaming water in the hot spring pool, she didn't see anything unusual.

Only an increasingly intense burning sensation washed over me.

(End of this chapter)