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Chapter 179 Sakura: You didn't answer my calls, so you two were together!

"You brat! Your strength... I feel like you're almost catching up to Clow Reed!" Kero flew over and landed on Ye Hui's shoulder, its claws pawing at his collar. It sighed, "Don't exaggerate."

Ye Hui stroked his chin and pondered for a few seconds: "Hmm... is it really that exaggerated? It's just grabbing the Clow Card and refining it in an instant, right? I probably can't compare to Clow Reed right now, after all, his strength is unfathomable. But in the future, who knows? After all, I'm also improving, and I'm a cultivator."

"If you ask me which is stronger, an immortal who cultivates to become an immortal or a god who learns magic, I would definitely say that the immortal I became is stronger."

Please, this is a cultivation game, isn't it just about becoming invincible with one click?

Xiao Ke pouted: "You're quite confident."

"But that's impossible!" Xiao Ke scoffed. "I was just praising you. Don't be so narcissistic! You've only been training for a short time, how could you possibly catch up with Kuro!"

[Kerberos's Mood Value +12]

Ye Hui shrugged, looking completely innocent: "Didn't you ask me yourself? I was just telling the truth."

Ye Hui dispelled the surrounding illusion and took the two beautiful girls home.

Saturday arrived quickly, the day of the choir competition.

Outside the Tomoeda Town Civic Center, a striking colorful banner hangs, while a string of pink balloons floats at the entrance.

The coming and going of participating students and parents made the entire venue lively.

Ye Hui, Xiao Ying, Li Meiling, and even Li Xiaolang were all dragged over by Meiling to come backstage with Zhi Shi and cheer her on.

The backstage corridor was filled with the faint smell of hairspray and cosmetics, and the participating students gathered in twos and threes.

Some people were repeatedly adjusting the neckline of their dresses in front of the mirror, while others were holding sheet music and practicing their vocalizations in a low voice.

Teachers were reminding their students of important things, pedestrians were hurrying by, and the whole space was filled with a sense of tension.

"Tomoyo, don't let others influence you. Take a deep breath, just like you practice." Sakura leaned close to Tomoyo, watching her adjust the white belt of her dress, and offered words of comfort.

Tomoyo wore a light purple choir dress today, with a small white corsage pinned to the neckline. Her hair was styled in an elegant low ponytail, making her look composed and beautiful.

Sakura was still worried that she would be too nervous.

"I'm fine, Sakura." Tomoyo turned around, smiled at her, and gently patted the back of her hand. Her voice was gentle but firm. "I practiced several times on the way here, so don't worry."

Li Meiling walked over, stood in front of Zhiye with her hands on her hips, and slightly raised her chin: "Daidouji-kun, you'd better sing well! When it comes to singing, you're my formidable rival! So this time, our Yuzhi Elementary School will definitely win the championship! ヽ(○`) Hehehe~~"

After saying that, she let out her signature laugh.

Li Xiaolang stood to the side, helplessly rubbing his forehead.

He simply couldn't bear to look at Li Meiling like that.

There are so many people here, can't you see that everyone was drawn here by your laughter?

How embarrassing!
Tomoyo was amused by Meiling's fierce yet encouraging demeanor, and a gentle smile curved her lips: "Yes, I'll do my best, Meiling."

Ye Hui came to Zhi Shi's side and handed her a cup of warm spiritual juice.

The cup was a light purple color that he had specially chosen, and it matched the color of Tomoyo's dress perfectly.

"Have something to drink to soothe your throat and relax a bit."

“Arigato, Ye Huijun.”

Tomoyo took the cup with both hands, lowered her head and took a sip. The sweet taste spread in her mouth, and her nervousness eased a little.

【Daodaiji Chiyo’s Emotion Value +6】

Soon, staff came to inform the Youzhi Elementary School choir to prepare to go on stage.

Tomoyo put down her cup, straightened her dress, took a deep breath, and turned to Ye Hui and Sakura with a serious look in her eyes: "Ye Hui-kun, Sakura-chan."

"Wait a minute, I'll sing with all my heart."

She paused for a moment, then smiled.

"Because this song is sung for you."

"Please enjoy."

After speaking, she bowed like a princess, then turned and walked towards the stage entrance without lingering.

“Ye Huijun, Tomoyo, she…” Sakura looked at Tomoyo’s back, her nose tingled, her eyes welled up, and her voice choked with emotion.

"Yes, I know." Ye Hui patted her back and nodded.

He understood Zhi Shi's feelings, and he also understood her nervousness and anticipation at that moment.

"Go Tomoyo! You're the best!" Sakura sniffed and shouted at Tomoyo's back.

Tomoyo paused for a moment, but without turning around, she simply raised her right hand and waved in their direction.

Soon, the staff on the side of the stage signaled for the choir to come on stage.

The warm yellow stage lights suddenly turned on, dispelling the shadows backstage.

Tomoyo, the lead vocalist, stood quietly in the center of the stage. Her pale purple dress shimmered softly under the lights. She lowered her eyes slightly, waiting for the accompaniment to begin.

The entire venue fell silent.

As the first note of the piano accompaniment sounded, its clear tone filled the entire venue.

Tomoyo closed her eyes, took a deep breath, and calmed all her tension and anticipation. Images of practice flashed through her mind, as did the warmth of Ye Hui handing her juice and Sakura's encouraging voice.
When she opened her eyes again, her gaze pierced through the dense crowd below the stage and landed precisely on Ye Hui and Xiao Ying in the first row.

A faint, indescribable smile unconsciously bloomed on Tomoyo's lips.

"In my heart, you sing the best."

Ye Hui's words suddenly echoed in her ears, and Zhi Shi's heart calmed down.

【Daodaiji Chiyo’s Emotion Value +10】

"The light that dances among the clouds descends upon the grasslands in season..."

Gentle, clear, and tinged with a touch of sadness.

She began to sing, her voice trailing off with a subtle softness, like a stream flowing over bluestone, gently falling into everyone's ears.

That touch of sadness, subtle and not easily noticed, is hidden within the melody. It doesn't feel heavy; instead, it adds a touch of power to touch people's hearts.

Sakura sat in the audience, gently cupping her cheeks in her hands, her eyes fixed on Tomoyo on the stage, completely captivated.

She felt that Tomoyo was exceptionally radiant today. The lights shone on her, making even the ends of her hair seem to be coated with a layer of light, and her singing was more beautiful than any of her usual practice sessions!

Ye Hui sat to the side, his gaze fixed on the person in the center of the stage.

He had to admit that Tomoyo's singing style was indeed captivating.

That gentleness that emanates from her very being, mixed with her earnestness at this moment, is truly captivating.

Moreover, he knew that this song was sung for him and Sakura.

This sentiment, this special treatment, is something only the two of them receive.

Only they can receive this tenderness hidden in the song.

on the stage.

Tomoyo's solo is gradually coming to an end.

Her breathing was steady, and her voice was more powerful than during practice.

When her solo ended, the other students in the choir joined in.

The clear female voice, the steady male voice, and the gentle voice of Chiyo blend perfectly with each other, like different streams flowing into the same lake. The layers of harmony push the emotions of the whole song to the final climax.

The stirring melody echoed through the venue, and the audience below the stage unconsciously straightened their posture, their eyes fixed on the stage.

"For you, for you, I want to be someone who can help you..."

As the last line of lyrics fell, the perfectly timed vibrato perfectly coincided with the last note of the piano accompaniment.

The next second, thunderous applause suddenly rang out, some people even stood up to clap, and many students waved signs that read "Go, Yuzhi Elementary School".

"Tomoeda Elementary School! Tomoeda Elementary School!"

The shouts rose and fell, gradually merging into a continuous chorus that echoed throughout the venue.

On stage, Tomoyo and her classmates from the choir bowed together.

When she looked up, her gaze fell on Ye Hui in the first row once again. Seeing the smile in his eyes, Zhi Shi couldn't help but smile as well.

The competition ended, and the results were announced quickly.

The Yuzhi Elementary School Choir won the championship in this competition without any suspense.

The moment the host announced the results, a cheer erupted backstage.

"We are the champions! We won!" The choir members hugged each other, some even with tears in their eyes.

All the hard work and practice before has finally paid off at this moment.

Tomoyo was surrounded by several female classmates, receiving their congratulations.

"Tomoyo, your solo performance was amazing! I saw the judges nodding in approval!"

"You were able to win the championship this time entirely because you set a great tone from the start! You were fantastic!"

"This isn't just my achievement," Tomoyo said with a smile and a humble shake of her head. "Everyone's harmonies were perfect too. This chorus wouldn't have been complete without any one of them."

At this moment, Li Meiling took the lead, pushed through the crowd, and ran over.

Sakura followed behind her, came up to Tomoyo, and hugged her tightly.

"Tomoyo! You're amazing! I almost cried listening to you from the audience!"

Li Meiling, unusually, put aside her arrogance and nodded, "Not bad, you sang very well, you didn't embarrass me."

Li Xiaolang didn't squeeze in, but stood not far away watching the scene.

Ye Hui then took out a bouquet of flowers that had been prepared beforehand from behind him—pale pink roses paired with white baby's breath, and the stems were wrapped with light purple ribbons, which perfectly matched Zhi Shi's dress.

He walked up to Tomoyo, handed her the flowers, and said sincerely, "Congratulations, Tomoyo. You looked absolutely radiant on stage today. I hope I can see you often in the future."

Tomoyo paused slightly, took the flowers, and brought her nose close to the petals to inhale their fragrance. The faint scent of the flowers mixed with Ye Hui's scent warmed her heart.

She raised her head, her purple eyes curving upwards, and said softly, "Thank you, Ye Huijun. This bouquet of flowers is beautiful, and I hope you can hear me sing often in the future."

【Daodaiji Chiyo’s Emotion Value +15】

[You offered the sacred flower, a symbol of victory, to Tomoyo of Daidoji Temple, the protector of the Dharma. The gentle spiritual power contained within the flower blended with her aura, and you could clearly feel that her trust in you had deepened, bringing you one step closer to the great mission of turning her against you!]

To celebrate the Yuzhi Elementary School Choir's glorious victory.

More accurately, it was to celebrate Tomoyo's outstanding performance.

Ye Hui made a grand gesture and booked the most upscale revolving restaurant in Tomoeda Town.

Li Xiaolang and Li Meiling were a little embarrassed at first, but after Sakura's persistent pleading and Chiharu and Naoko's enthusiastic invitation, they eventually came along, albeit reluctantly.

The revolving restaurant is located on the top floor of the tallest building in Tomoeda-cho, with floor-to-ceiling windows offering a 360-degree panoramic view of the nightscape.

As soon as she entered the restaurant, Sakura couldn't wait to run to the window, brace her hands on the glass, and look out the window with bright eyes.

"So beautiful!"

She looked down at the street, which looked like it had been sprinkled with diamonds. The streetlights and car lights formed a sea of ​​light, and in the distance, she could see the outlines of cherry blossom trees in the park.

“Looking down from here, the whole of Tomoeda Town seems so small!” Chiharu chimed in, pointing towards the penguin park in the distance. “Look, that’s the King Penguin! He looks like a toy model!”

Naoko pushed up her glasses, looked at the night view, and sighed softly, "I never expected the night view of Tomoeda Town to be so beautiful. I never noticed it when I was walking on the ground."

Tomoyo stood to the side holding a camera, her elbow lightly resting on the windowsill, the lens pointed at Sakura who was pressed against the glass.

At this moment, Sakura's cheek was pressed against the cool glass, her eyelashes casting a faint shadow under the light.

Tomoyo adjusted the camera angle, capturing the flowing night view outside the window in the process.

Ye Hui walked over and stood next to Tomoyo. His gaze first fell on Sakura in the viewfinder, then turned to Tomoyo's profile: "Tomoyo, you've worked hard today too. Don't just keep taking pictures of Sakura, sit down and rest for a while and enjoy the scenery."

"It's alright, Ye Huijun."

Tomoyo looked up, and the warm light fell on the ends of her hair, making the light in her purple eyes appear even gentler.

"Being able to record Sakura and everyone's happy moments makes me feel more fulfilled than just sitting and resting without doing anything. It's not hard work at all."

【Daodaiji Chiyo’s Emotion Value +8】

Ye Hui looked at her, his heart softened, and he didn't try to persuade her anymore. He just stood quietly beside her and watched the footage with her for a while.

It has to be said that the original "cute queen" was incredibly adorable in every way she did.

I never get tired of watching it.

No wonder Kakuyo keeps looking at Sakura every day.

"Hey, stop looking at the scenery and come order!" Li Meiling's voice rang out as she sat casually at the table, holding up the menu. "The food at this restaurant looks delicious! Come on over!"

Tomoeda Town is still too small; it can't compare to Hong Kong.

So the night view wasn't anything special for her.

Li Meiling's gaze quickly stopped on a page, and then she poked at the picture heavily: "I want this black pepper steak! And this French baked snails, oh yeah, and an order of cheese lobster!"

Li Xiaolang sat next to her, leaned over to look at the menu, and couldn't help but complain, "You ordered so much at once, are you sure you can finish it? Don't waste it later."

As he spoke, he sighed helplessly and reached out to pull the menu back a little.

"Of course I can finish it!" Li Meiling hugged the menu to her chest, raised her chin slightly, and looked up like a cat. "I was cheering for you from the audience all day, okay? My voice is almost hoarse. I've used up so much energy, so what's wrong with eating more!"

When Sakura heard it was time to order, she ran over from the window and stood next to Li Meiling. Staring at the pictures on the menu, her eyes lit up instantly: "Wow! This strawberry parfait looks so delicious, and this chocolate lava cake too!"

Ye Hui walked over, looked at the two desserts that Sakura had pointed to on the menu, shook his head, and gently tapped her forehead: "Sakura-chan, order the main course first, and order the desserts after you finish eating, otherwise you won't be able to eat the main course."

"Oh..." Sakura pouted, looking aggrieved. She looked away from the dessert page, but her gaze quickly fell on another picture, and her eyes lit up again. "Then I want this seafood pasta! It has lots of shrimp and scallops on it!"

Ye Hui nodded: "Then you can eat this."

Then, he took another menu from the waiter, handed it to Tomoyo, and said in a gentler tone, "Tomoyo, what would you like to eat? See if there's anything you like."

Tomoyo took the menu, her gaze lingering on several dishes for a moment before finally settling on one. She looked up at Ye Hui, a faint smile in her purple eyes, and said, "I'll order the black pepper beef tenderloin spaghetti. Ye Hui-kun seems to like this, so I'll eat with him."

Ye Hui was stunned for a moment, then the corners of his mouth couldn't help but widen.

He hadn't expected that Tomoyo had even remembered what he liked to eat.

“Okay, then we’ll eat the same thing.” He nodded to the waiter, his voice carrying a barely perceptible lightness.

【Daodaiji Chiyo’s Emotion Value +8】

Before long, the dishes that everyone had ordered were served one after another.

Warm light falls on the food, making the sauce on the black pepper steak glisten.

The shrimp in the seafood pasta were pinkish-white, and the shell of the cheese lobster was baked until it was bright red.

Chiharu and the others were too embarrassed to order too much food like Meiling, so they mostly ordered a main dish with a drink.

But Ye Hui also ordered a lot of signature dishes to make sure everyone could eat well.

"I'm starting!" everyone said in unison.

Sakura had just taken two bites of the pasta that Tomoyo had given her when she forked a small piece of steak, held it up in front of Ye Hui, and stretched her arm out high: "Ye Hui-kun, try this steak."

Looking at her expectant eyes, Ye Hui obediently opened his mouth and ate it. The tender juices of the steak spread in his mouth, and the aroma of black pepper was very strong.

He nodded: "It tastes good, a bit more tender than the one I had last time."

[Kinomoto Sakura's emotional value +6]

Tomoyo held a napkin in her hand, watching their interaction. A smile gradually spread from the depths of her eyes to her lips. She gently wiped her mouth to conceal the smile.

【Daodaiji Chiyo’s Emotion Value +5】

Holding a lobster claw in one hand and stuffing lobster meat into her mouth with a fork in the other, Li Meiling mumbled, "Daodaiji-kun, the song you sang on stage today was really good!"

She had a bit of cheese sauce on the corner of her mouth as she spoke, but she didn't notice it.

Tomoyo smiled as she looked at her, handed her a wet wipe, and said gently, "Thank you, Meiling. I'm glad you like it. Hearing your cheers on stage gave me more confidence."

As the main meal was nearing its end, Ye Hui stopped letting the others order anything and instead waved to the waiter, who then ordered several more desserts.

Before long, a stemmed glass containing a strawberry parfait was brought to the table. Bright red strawberries were piled on top of snow-white cream, with a small mint leaf stuck on top. In the glass bowl below, layers of fruit jam and crushed cookies could be seen.

Ye Hui ordered one serving for everyone, and also asked for many different desserts, so that almost everyone could have a taste.

Sakura was delighted. She picked up a small spoon, scooped up a spoonful of strawberries coated in cream, brought it to her mouth, took a bite, and her eyes instantly narrowed into slits.

(`)miamiamia～So delicious!

After finishing her meal, Sakura couldn't help but lick the spoon: "It's so delicious! The cream isn't greasy at all!"

"Ye-kun, Tomoyo, thank you so much for today!" Chiharu put down her spoon, clasped her hands together in front of her, and looked very grateful. "Not only did we get to hear Tomoyo sing and see her win the championship, but we also got to eat such a delicious meal! Arigato!"

Upon hearing this, Ye Hui couldn't help but smile.

Hehehe~ Chiharu is so perceptive! She even knew to put them together on purpose~

Li Jia nodded: "This meal was really delicious, thank you very much!"

[Sasaki Rika's emotional value +7]

"As long as everyone's happy." Ye Hui leaned back in his chair, looking at the satisfied expressions on everyone's faces, and then glanced at Zhi Shi.

Tomoyo nodded in agreement, her purple eyes shining with warmth: "If we have the chance in the future, we can go out together again, or have a picnic in the park, like last time."

"Yay! I agree!" Sakura raised her hands in agreement, but she forgot to swallow the parfait in her mouth and almost choked on it. Tomoyo brought her a glass of water, which helped her recover.

Ye Hui sighed, "Xiao Ying, you..."

He didn't know what to say either.

"Hehe~ Sorry! I spoke too hastily." Sakura scratched her head, her ahoge (cowlick) bobbing back and forth.

The celebration lasted until after 9 p.m., and everyone reluctantly got up only when the night view outside the window gradually went out.

Ye Hui had his driver bring a minivan, and together with Zhi Shi, they drove Chiharu, Rika, and the others home one by one, finally arriving at the Daidoji family's house.

"Ye Huijun, thank you for bringing me back." Zhi Shi stood in front of the door, gently clutching the hem of her coat with both hands. The evening breeze lifted the hem of her coat, bringing a slight chill.

"You go inside now, I'm going back too." Ye Hui reached out and helped her tidy up her wind-blown hair.

"Okay." Tomoyo nodded gently, and as she turned to walk through the door, she glanced back at him. "Go to bed early tonight."

Ye Hui smiled: "I will, and so will you. Sweet dreams, goodnight."

[Daidouji's mood value +12]

Ye Hui didn't leave until the door slowly closed and Zhi Shi's figure disappeared behind it.

……

The day after the celebration banquet ended was Sunday.

Early in the morning, sunlight streamed into the room through the gaps in the curtains.

Ye Hui raised his hand, and the curtains were completely drawn open, instantly brightening the room.

He took out a jade slip from the storage compartment.

The jade slip is light blue in color and has a smooth surface. It is engraved with the four characters "Heavenly Sound".

This is the result of his long-term research.

He can't be by her side all the time right now.

What if something goes wrong when Zhi Shi is cultivating?

Then Ye Hui remembered this jade slip.

He tried using his divine sense in conjunction with weapon-refining techniques to inscribe the incantation that could help stabilize his supernatural power, and to his surprise, it actually worked.

Ye Hui picked up his phone, opened his contacts, and the first number was Zhi Shi's. He didn't need to look for it at all and dialed it directly.

The phone was answered after only two rings.

Wow, Tomoyo answers his call so quickly!

"Ye Hui-kun? Good morning." Tomoyo's gentle voice came through the receiver.

"Good morning, Tomoyo." Ye Hui leaned back in his chair, a smile unconsciously creeping onto his lips. "Are you free now? I have something I'd like to give you."

"I'm just at home with nothing to do," Tomoyo said without asking any further questions. "Just come over here, Ye Hui-kun."

"OK!"

hang up the phone.

Ye Hui changed into a casual jacket and then activated his spatial jump.

The next second, he was standing outside the familiar iron gate of the Daidouji family.

Instead of jumping in directly, he wanted to show himself more often in front of the Daidouji family so that they would gradually get used to his presence.

After entering the manor, Ye Hui arrived at the villa entrance and rang the doorbell.

Soon, the door was pulled open from the inside.

Tomoyo stood behind the door, wearing a beige loungewear dress made of soft fabric, with a light blue knitted cardigan over it. Her hair was loosely tied back, with a few stray strands falling beside her cheeks.

Despite her casual attire, Tomoyo still appears remarkably beautiful.

How can Tomoyo be so beautiful!

Ye Hui blinked.

"Ye Hui-kun, you're here." When Zhi Shi saw Ye Hui, her purple eyes curved into a smile, and her fingers gently rested on the doorknob.

The warm light from behind the door fell on her, making the whole scene appear exceptionally soft.

【Daodaiji Chiyo’s Emotion Value +4】

"Hmm, you arrived pretty quickly, haha~" Ye Hui followed Zhi Shi through the door.

The two went to Tomoyo's room together.
Ye Hui glanced at it and saw that the sheet music from yesterday's competition was still on the desk, and next to it was an open notebook with a few lines of notes about choral singing.

It seems that Tomoyo is still trying to adjust the song she sang in yesterday's duet.

"Ye Huijun, please sit for a while. I'll make you a cup of tea. We just got some new tea leaves, and Mom said they're very good." Zhi Shi said, turning to walk towards the tea room.

"No need to trouble yourself, Tomoyo-chan, I'm not thirsty." Ye Hui reached out and gently took her wrist. As their bodies touched, Ye Hui felt the cuff of her knitted cardigan, but at the same time he could feel the soft texture of the dress underneath, as well as the slightly cool skin on her wrist. "Let's talk business first. I brought something for you."

Ye Hui released his grip, took out the pale blue jade slip from his pocket, and handed it to Zhi Shi.

The jade slip shimmered with a warm luster under the indoor light, and the four characters "Heavenly Sound" were clearly visible on its surface. As soon as Zhi Shi got close, he could feel a faint fluctuation of spiritual energy.

"this?"

"This is it."

"This is……"

Zhi Shi reached out and took it. The moment she touched the jade slip, she felt its just-right warmth. It wasn't as cold as jade, but rather carried a temperature similar to that of the human body.

She gently stroked the jade slip, her gaze filled with curiosity. "The patterns on it are so peculiar."

“This is called Celestial Sound, a supernatural power related to sound.” Ye Hui sat down next to her. “I studied it and used my divine sense to inscribe the techniques that can help you cultivate supernatural powers into it. That way, even if I’m not by your side when you cultivate, you will have a reference.”

"Heavenly sound?" Tomoyo's eyes lit up.

【Daodaiji Chiyo’s Emotion Value +6】

Seeing her reaction, Ye Hui nodded: "Yeah~ o(*~▽~*)o! I worked really hard to figure this out, I wouldn't just give it to anyone else~"

Ye Hui: Praise me, praise me! (Image)
Zhi Shi was amused by his appearance, raised her hand to cover the corner of her mouth, and the smile in her eyes was like rippling water: "Yes, yes, Ye Hui-jun is the best~ So how do I learn this supernatural power? I have never come into contact with jade slips before."

【Daodaiji Chiyo’s Emotion Value +9】

“It’s very simple.” Ye Hui leaned closer, his shoulder almost touching hers. “First, calm yourself down and slowly pour the spiritual energy in your body into the jade slip. You don’t need too much, just enough to activate the patterns. The incantation information inside will be transmitted to your mind on its own.”

“Okay, I’ll give it a try.” Tomoyo nodded, found a comfortable position to sit down, placed the jade slip flat in her palm, and then closed her eyes.

She took a deep breath and slowly mobilized the spiritual energy within her body.

A wisp of spiritual energy flowed slowly from his fingertips into the jade slip.

The pale blue patterns on the jade slip instantly lit up with a faint white light.

"Om-"

Then, the jade slip emitted a very faint buzzing sound.

Tomoyo's body trembled slightly, her brows furrowed gently, but the output of spiritual energy from her fingertips did not stop.

At this moment, the information about the incantation is entering her consciousness.

Ye Hui watched quietly from the side, without making a sound to disturb him.

He watched Tomoyo's eyelashes tremble slightly, her pink lips pursed slightly, and her hand holding the jade slip occasionally tighten.

Sunlight streamed down, enveloping her and casting a soft golden glow, making her appear much more ethereal.

"Hmm, if Tomoyo is truly a protector of the Way, she should be a saintess-like figure."

[The Dharma Protector Daidoji Tomoyo is currently comprehending the divine power of music, the Celestial Sound! This is a divine power exclusive to ancient fairies, which cannot be comprehended by anyone but those with exceptional talent! You are imparting such a precious divine power to her, seemingly for her sake, but in reality, you are laying the groundwork to turn her against you. Your intention to betray her is blatantly obvious!]

Ye Hui glanced at the system log in his mind and gave a helpless smile.

That's right, he wants to turn Tomoyo against him, so what?

Ye Hui's gaze returned to Zhi Shi, patiently waiting for her to finish receiving the information.

About ten minutes later, Tomoyo slowly opened her eyes, her eyes still carrying a hint of confusion from just being pulled out of the information, but it was quickly replaced by clarity.

She looked at the jade slip in her palm, then looked up at Ye Hui, somewhat uncertain but also delighted, and said, "Ye Hui-jun, I... I think I've learned it."

"How is it? Isn't the feeling of receiving this technique amazing?" Ye Hui asked with a smile.

He had long anticipated that Zhi Shi's talent would make learning easy, since this supernatural ability was specifically designed for her.

Zhi Shi nodded, and gently flicked the jade slip with her fingers. The spiritual energy fluctuations seemed to resonate even more with her aura.

"Yes, it's a very strange feeling."

“That’s right.” Ye Hui snapped his fingers. “The core of the Heavenly Voice ability is to let you integrate your spiritual power into your voice. If you want it to be gentle, you can sing a calming and soothing tune to help people calm their emotions. If you want it to be intimidating, you can sing a tune that disturbs people’s minds. However, it is better to start with stable and gentle sound waves in your daily practice.”

Tomoyo listened attentively, nodding occasionally, and at the end, she couldn't help but pause for a moment.

"A demonic sound that disturbs the mind?"

Ye Hui nodded: "However, with your current cultivation level, you probably can't fully control this power yet, and..."

Looking into Tomoyo's eyes, he couldn't help but smile. "With your gentle nature, even if you learn it, you probably won't be able to sing any magical notes."

Upon hearing this, Tomoyo's eyelashes trembled, and her cheeks flushed red.

The blush slowly spread from the side of her face to the tips of her ears. Tomoyo gently lowered her eyelashes and patted the hem of her skirt: "Ye Hui-jun is making fun of me again."

【Daodaiji Chiyo’s Emotion Value +10】

"Ah, I wasn't making fun of you, I was just telling the truth." Ye Hui put away his joking tone and suggested seriously, "How about we try it now? You don't have to sing the whole song, just hum a few lines and let me see how well you understand it."

"Now?" Tomoyo looked up at him, her eyes showing some hesitation. She wasn't fully familiar with the supernatural power she had just learned, and she was afraid of not performing well in front of Ye Hui.

"Of course, strike while the iron is hot." Ye Hui looked at her encouragingly. "Don't be nervous. Just like when you sing, gently infuse your spiritual energy into your voice."

"Well... alright." Tomoyo took a deep breath, closed her eyes, adjusted herself for a few seconds, and when she opened them again, she was calm.

She thought for a moment, then gently opened her mouth and sang the first line of the song from yesterday's competition: "The light dancing in the clouds, descending upon the season of the grasslands..."

Although it was only a short sentence, it felt completely different from the feeling I had on stage yesterday.

Without the tension of the competition, and with the warmth of spiritual energy, his voice seemed to be wrapped in a layer of soft light, floating in the air, and even the surrounding restlessness seemed to be soothed.

As the song ended, the spiritual energy in the air rippled slightly, and the orchid on the windowsill, which had been drooping and somewhat wilted, slowly unfurled its leaves, its pale purple petals opening layer by layer, and even the stamens radiating a vibrant color.

Even Ye Hui was somewhat surprised that his first use of the supernatural power would produce such an effect.

"How is it, Ye Hui-jun?" Zhi Shi stopped singing, her eyes filled with anticipation, yet also a hint of unease, and she gently bit her lower lip.

【Daodaiji Chiyo’s Emotion Value +5】

Ye Hui praised without reservation: "It's great, even better than I expected. The spiritual power and voice blend together very naturally."

"Really?" Tomoyo's purple eyes lit up instantly, like stars that had been lit up, and she loosened her grip on the jade slip.

“Of course it’s true.” Ye Hui pointed to the windowsill. “Look, even the flowers were moved by your singing; they were just wilting.”

Zhi Shi looked in the direction he pointed and saw that the orchid was in full bloom, with morning dew still clinging to its petals, exuding vitality.

She couldn't help but walk closer, touch the petals, and exclaimed in surprise, "How amazing... I only sang one line, and it opened?"

"This is just the most basic application." Ye Hui walked to her side and explained with a smile, "When your cultivation level is higher and your control becomes stronger, you will not only be able to make flowers and plants grow, but also use your singing to attack enemies and use sound waves to repel opponents."

"Attack the enemy with singing?" Tomoyo blinked, somewhat puzzled.

She simply couldn't reconcile the gentle singing voice with the word "aggressive."

How to do this?
To make the other person cry with your singing?

"Yes, just like this." Ye Hui cleared his throat, made no extra movements, and simply uttered a short syllable towards the blooming orchid, "Break!"

The voice wasn't loud, but it carried a sharp spiritual power.

As soon as he finished speaking, the orchid that had been so vibrant just moments before lost its luster.

The petals drooped down at a visible speed, their color changing from bright purple to a dull gray, and even the leaves withered into a clump, completely dead.

Tomoyo: “…”

She instinctively withdrew her hand, her eyes wide with shock. Before she could react, she heard a gasp from the doorway.

"Hey, Ye Hui-kun! How could you... how could you kill Tomoyo's flower?!"

Ye Hui turned around at the sound and saw Xiaoying's head peeking out from the crack in the door, her dark green eyes wide open, and she was carrying a small pink backpack.

Ye Hui: “…”

He forgot that Sakura had invited him and Tomoyo to go shopping together today.

When Sakura suddenly appeared, he was momentarily at a loss for words.

When Sakura saw them looking over, she pushed open the door and rushed in. Pointing at the withered orchid, she looked at Ye Hui with confusion and said angrily, "Ye Hui-kun, how could you kill such a carefully nurtured flower like this?! That's too much!"

Tomoyo was the first to react, quickly stepping forward to grab Sakura and explaining, "No, Ye Hui-jun did it on purpose, no, no, he didn't do it on purpose, he was just demonstrating how to use a supernatural power..."

Sakura paused, looking at Tomoyo, then at Ye Hui, and finally at the withered orchid: "A divine power?"

Tomoyo nodded repeatedly: "Yes, yes, it's a supernatural power related to sound. Sakura? What brings you here?"

"Of course I came to ask you guys to go shopping! We made plans before, but you didn't answer my call earlier, so I came over. I didn't expect to see Ye Huijun kill your flowers, Zhi Shi, as soon as I walked in!"

Sakura pouted: "You guys weren't answering my calls, so you were all here! What were you two doing just now?"

[Kinomoto Sakura's emotional value +10]

“We’re… cough cough, we’re cultivating,” Tomoyo replied.

"Is the result of cultivation to kill flowers?" Sakura turned to look at the windowsill.

"Ahem, that was an accident. I was just demonstrating another use of my supernatural power to Zhi Shi." Ye Hui coughed twice and snapped his fingers at the withered orchid.

All things return to their origin.

The wilted orchid recovered at a speed visible to the naked eye.

The drooping petals unfurled again, the dull color faded, and they turned back into a bright pale purple. Even the leaves straightened up again, just like when they were in full bloom, and even the dewdrops on the petals were still there.

"Wow! It's back to normal!"

Sakura's eyes widened, and her anger vanished instantly.

She quickly approached the windowsill, reached out, and gently poked the orchid petals, causing the stem to wobble.

Once she confirmed that he had truly recovered, Sakura turned to look at Ye Hui with a look of surprise.

(End of this chapter)