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Chapter 187 Nadeshiko: Thank you for always being by Sakura's side. You're a good girl.

It hovered in mid-air, put away its camera, and watched Ye Hui's smooth and effortless operation, feeling nothing but amazement.

Ye Hui's strength is getting more and more outrageous every day!
If this continues, it probably won't be long before he's on par with Kuro!
No, it might be even more perverted than Kuro!
After all, Kuro isn't as shameless as this brat.
Well, or rather, they can actually be considered comparable?

So, is this kid really not the reincarnation of Kuro?
Xiao Ke looked at Ye Hui suspiciously.

[Kerberos's Mood Value +15]

Ye Hui quickly formed hand seals.

As the last hand seal was applied.

The cloud card within the barrier emitted a soft light, its body gradually becoming transparent, and finally transforming into a brand new Clow Card.

He reached out his hand, and the Clow Cards floated into his palm.

At the same time, the task log in my mind was also refreshed.

[Kinomoto Sakura's absence due to unforeseen circumstances finally gives you the opportunity to demonstrate your strength before the Myriad Laws Immortal Sect! Although your cultivation is still inferior to Kinomoto Sakura's, you managed to subdue the Overturning Cloud Scarf with your exceptional wisdom and magic!]

[Congratulations on completing the character side quest – “A Lone Hero’s Sacrifice”! You have received the reward divine ability – “Summoning Clouds”!]

[Zhaoyun: One can ride the auspicious clouds in the sky, stepping on them and soaring through the air at a speed far exceeding ordinary flight techniques.]

Soaring through the clouds?

Ye Hui raised an eyebrow.

This is very much like a cultivation channel.

He turned around, looked at Li Xiaolang, Li Meiling, and Xiao Ke who were still in a daze, and shook the cloud card in his hand.

"nailed it."

"Is it really that simple?"

Li Meiling walked over quickly, staring at the cloud-shaped card in his hand, still somewhat incredulous.

The oppressive scene from just now is still vivid in my mind, how could it have ended so quickly?

Ye Hui chuckled: "Otherwise what? Are we supposed to fight it for three days and three nights, until the sky darkens and the sun and moon lose their light, only to end up with both sides severely injured? There's no need for that. Wouldn't a quick victory be better?"

Li Meiling: "..."

She was speechless, but it seemed to make sense.

However, she always felt that capturing the Clow Cards would require some maneuvering.

That's too decisive.
Isn't this just grabbing the Clow Cards and instantly refining them?

If only the little wolf could be this handsome
No! The little wolf is handsome to begin with!
He's just not as handsome as Ye Hui.
[Li Meiling's mood score +10]

"Now that everything is resolved, I'll head back first." Ye Hui waved to the two of them, clutching the cloud token he had just subdued. "Sakura and Tomoyo are still waiting for me; I need to go back and check on Sakura."

After saying that, he casually grabbed Xiao Ke, who was still in a daze, and activated the spatial jump.

The two figures vanished from the rooftop in an instant.

On the rooftop, Li Xiaolang and Li Meiling looked at each other, momentarily bewildered.

"Little Wolf, aren't we... a bit redundant?" Li Meiling looked at the spot where Ye Hui had disappeared, feeling somewhat frustrated.

They rushed over excitedly, but before they could even lift a finger, it was all over.

Li Xiaolang remained silent for a moment, then silently put away the sword he had been holding. The scabbard tapped lightly on the rooftop floor, turning back into a ball, which he then put away.

"Let's go back too," he sighed.

The blow I received today was quite significant.

Ye Hui's strength improved too quickly, so quickly that it was difficult for Ye Hui to keep up.

He felt he needed to go back and sort out his feelings, and also re-evaluate his own abilities.

This process is commonly known as
He wants some peace and quiet!

"Wait! We haven't asked him about the bulletin board yet!" Meiling realized. "They're not going to make us do it, are they? I told them this morning that we didn't need to bother anyone else."

Li Xiaolang's lips twitched, and he glanced at her: "After you dropped them off, instead of asking for help, you turned down all the offers of assistance from others. What were you thinking?"

Li Meiling chuckled and scratched the back of her head: "I thought it was just a bulletin board, that I could handle it myself, no, we could handle it together, it would be easy!"

On the other side, Ye Hui, carrying Xiao Ke, used a spatial jump to return to Xiao Ying's room.

The room was very quiet.

Tomoyo was sitting on a chair by the bed, holding a storybook in her hands, reading softly.

Sakura had her eyes closed, her delicate eyelashes drooping quietly, her breathing steady and even, and her cheeks still flushed with a faint blush. She was clearly asleep, but not soundly, as her brows would occasionally furrow slightly.

When Tomoyo saw Ye Hui suddenly appear, a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes, and she subconsciously lowered her voice: "Ye Hui-kun, you're back."

【Daodaiji Chiyo’s Emotion Value +5】

She gently put down the storybook in her hand, stood up and walked to Ye Hui's side, her steps very light, as if afraid of waking Xiao Ying.

"Yes, I'm back." Ye Hui nodded, his gaze falling on Xiaoying on the bed.

"Has the Clow Card problem been solved?" Tomoyo glanced out the window.

The sky, which had just been shrouded in dark purple clouds, has now cleared up again.

Sunlight streamed in through the window, casting dappled shadows on the floor.

Her purple eyes curved into a smile: "Judging from the weather, it should be resolved by now."

【Daodaiji Chiyo’s Emotion Value +8】

"Yes, it's all resolved, and it didn't take much effort." Ye Hui smiled and shook the cloud token in his hand. "The cloud token has been subdued."

Looking at his relaxed appearance, Tomoyo smiled gently and said, "I knew Ye Huijun would be fine. I've always trusted you with your work."

【Daodaiji Chiyo’s Emotion Value +12】

"How is Sakura? Has her fever gone down at all?" Ye Hui walked to the bedside, bent down and looked carefully at Sakura's face.

Her cheeks were still rosy.

He reached out and touched her forehead again; her temperature was still a little high, but slightly better than before.

"It's still a bit hot, but it's gone down a little." Tomoyo leaned closer, her brows furrowing slightly. "The doctor Touya called should be here soon. Touya just messaged me saying he's on his way."

Ye Hui nodded, and was about to say something more when he suddenly sensed an unusual aura.

The scent was pure, carrying a faint warmth, like the spring sunshine or the morning dew, so gentle it warmed one's heart.

This is not the magic of the Clow Cards.

It was not any being he had ever seen before.

This is……

Ye Hui's heart stirred, and he looked at Xiaoying on the bed.

Her brows gradually relaxed, and the corners of her mouth seemed to turn up slightly.

It seems that Nadeshiko is coming soon.

Ye Hui knew it.

This is the essence of Sakura's mother, a gentle power of maternal love that only appears when Sakura is at her most vulnerable.

The air in the room seemed to soften a bit, and a woman in a bright green dress quietly appeared beside Sakura's bed.

She had beautiful long gray-brown hair, the ends of which fell naturally over her shoulders. Her eyes held a gentle smile, and her temperament was elegant, as if she had stepped out of a painting.

It was Sakura's mother, Nadeshiko.

She didn't make a sound, but stood quietly by the bed, her gaze fixed on Xiaoying lying on the bed, her eyes filled with tenderness and affection.

Then, she seemed to notice Ye Hui's gaze, and slowly turned her head to look at him with a gentle smile on her lips. There was no sense of unfamiliarity; on the contrary, it was as if she had known him for a long time.

She reached out and gently touched Sakura's burning forehead.

The moment her palm touched Sakura's forehead, a soft white light emanated from her palm and enveloped Sakura's cheek.

The light was not dazzling, but it carried a healing power, slowly seeping into Sakura's body.

Lying on the bed, Sakura seemed to sense something, a happy smile appeared on her face, and her lips moved slightly.

"Mother……"

Tomoyo sat to the side, watching Sakura's transformation with great surprise.

Her face, which had been burning red just moments before, gradually returned to normal, and her breathing became more steady.

She subconsciously reached out and touched Sakura's forehead. Sure enough, the temperature dropped and it was no longer as burning hot as before.

"The fever has gone down!" She looked at Ye Hui with surprise.

Tomoyo's cultivation level was not high enough to sense Nadeshiko's soul form, so she couldn't see the woman standing by the bed. She assumed that Sakura's fever had subsided on its own.

[You witnessed the entire process of Kinomoto Sakura, a disciple of the Heavenly Spirit Root, being healed by her guardian spirit! This fairy could dispel evil fire with just a glimmer of light from her fingertips; her strength is unfathomable! You have gained a completely new understanding of her power and have decided that you must never easily provoke Kinomoto Sakura again, lest you be slapped to death by this guardian fairy!]

The system log popped up.

Ye Hui couldn't help but chuckle to himself as he looked at the titles like "Guardian Spirit" and "Fairy."

However, Nadeshiko is indeed very beautiful; it wouldn't be an exaggeration to describe her as a fairy.

Nadeshiko gave Ye Hui a gentle smile again, without saying a word, but her voice rang directly in Ye Hui's mind.

"Thank you for always being by Sakura's side."

Ye Hui was stunned for a moment.

He hadn't expected that Nadeshiko could communicate with him directly through spiritual senses.

It seems her soul power is stronger than he imagined.

“You’re welcome, Auntie.” He responded with his divine sense as well.

“I’ve been worried about Sakura since this morning.” Nadeshiko’s gaze returned to Sakura, her eyes filled with concern. “Seeing that she has you and Tomoyo with her now, I’m relieved.”

She turned her head and looked at Ye Hui again, her eyes filled with undisguised praise. "Xiaoying is a very kind child, but sometimes she is too stubborn and likes to shoulder everything by herself. I will have to trouble you to take care of her in the future. If you can be more tolerant of her, I will be very grateful to you."

"I will, please rest assured." Ye Hui solemnly promised, without the slightest perfunctoriness, "I will do my best to keep Xiaoying happy and joyful."

"Arigato." Nadeshiko smiled with relief, her gentleness deepening.

At the same time, her body began to become transparent, like morning mist being illuminated by sunlight, gradually dissipating into the air.

Before disappearing completely, she glanced at Ye Hui one last time, and her last words gently settled in his mind.

"You are a good boy."

Ye Hui looked at the spot where Fuko had disappeared, and a slight thought crossed his mind.

Has he... been approved by Sakura's mom?
"Ye Huijun, what are you looking at?" Zhi Shi noticed that he was staring at the empty bedside. She followed his gaze but saw nothing, so she couldn't help but ask curiously.

"It's nothing." Ye Hui shook his head, looked away, and looked at Xiaoying sleeping soundly on the bed. A faint smile appeared on his lips. "I just feel that Xiaoying is sleeping very soundly now, and her fever has gone down. That's really good."

"It's very nice, but I think there was a warm breeze blowing through the room just now. Even though the windows were closed, I felt much more comfortable." Tomoyo gently brushed a stray hair behind her ear and said softly.

Ye Hui nodded, his gaze falling on Xiaoying's peaceful sleeping face: "Yes, it's very warm."

at this time.

Footsteps and voices came from downstairs.

It was Touya and Yukito who returned, along with a doctor carrying a white medical kit.

"How is Sakura?" Touya asked anxiously as soon as he opened the door.

When he saw that Sakura's face on the bed had regained some color and was no longer as pale and flushed as before, he paused for a few seconds, stunned: "Her fever... has gone down?"

"Yes, the fever just subsided, and my forehead isn't hot anymore," Tomoyo replied with a smile as she stood up.

Touya quickly walked to the bedside, reached out and gently touched Sakura's forehead. It was warm to the touch, a normal body temperature, without the burning heat from before.

Touya breathed a long sigh of relief, and his brows relaxed.

【Kinomoto Touya’s Emotion Value +18】

Oh, so Touya thinks he's the one who brought down Sakura's fever?

So it seems that Aunt Nadeshiko indirectly helped him increase Touya's favorability towards him.

Not bad!

The doctor followed, put down his medical kit, and performed a series of examinations on Xiaoying.

Take body temperature, listen to heart and lungs, check throat
After the checkup, he looked at the thermometer in his hand and then at Xiaoying's face: "Temperature 36.5 degrees, completely normal, breathing is steady, and heartbeat is regular... Didn't you just say you had a high fever of 38.4 degrees? You've recovered already? You're not sick anymore, are you?"

Just then, footsteps sounded at the door again, and Fujitaka hurriedly returned, carrying the fruit he had just bought.

"How is Sakura? Is her fever high?" As soon as he entered the room, his gaze was fixed on Sakura by the bedside.

"father!"

Touya and Ye Hui greeted each other at the same time.

"Uncle Fujitaka."

“Sakura’s fever has subsided. The doctor just checked her and said everything is normal,” Touya replied.

Fujitaka walked quickly to the bedside, bent down and looked at Sakura's peaceful sleeping face. His heart, which had been hanging in suspense, finally settled down: "That's good... It's good that you're alright."

He turned to look at Ye Hui and Zhi Shi, and said gratefully, "Ye Hui, Zhi Shi, thank you so much for taking care of Sakura today."

“When I went out this morning, I noticed that Xiaoying didn’t look well. I asked her if she was feeling unwell, but she kept saying that she was fine. I thought she probably just hadn’t slept well, so I didn’t pay much attention. I should have taken her to see a doctor right away.”

Fujitaka sighed with some self-reproach, "If you weren't here, and Sakura had caught a fever at school all by herself, I really don't know what would have happened."

“Uncle Fujitaka, please don’t say that. We’re friends, so it’s only right that we take care of Sakura,” Tomoyo quickly said. “Besides, Sakura is fine now, so please don’t blame yourself.”

Ye Hui nodded in agreement.

Since Sakura is alright now, and the doctor said there's nothing wrong,

Ye Hui and Zhi Shi decided not to stay any longer and disturb the family, and prepared to say goodbye and leave.

"Uncle Fujitaka, Touya-kun, Yukito-kun, now that Sakura's fever has subsided, we'll head back to school. Our group poster isn't finished yet, so we need to get back and work on it," Ye Hui said.

"I'll take you there," Fujitaka said.

"No need, Uncle Fujitaka, we can go back on our own. You can stay home and take care of Sakura." Ye Hui politely declined his offer, and after saying goodbye to everyone with Tomoyo, they left the Kinomoto family home.

Stepping outside, the sunlight warms and comforts me.

Tomoyo slapped her forehead: "If Ye Huijun hadn't reminded me, I would have almost forgotten that our group poster hasn't been done yet."

"Yes, I promised Xiaoying I'd help her finish the bulletin board, I can't go back on my word." Ye Hui smiled and quickened his pace. "Let's hurry back to school, we should still make it in time."

When the two rushed back to Youzhi Elementary School, it was almost time for school to let out. There were many students and parents at the school gate, making it quite lively.

They headed straight for the teaching building, intending to finish the remaining poster work in the classroom.

The classroom was unusually quiet at this time. Other students had either gone to participate in club activities or had already packed their bags and gone home. Only a few desks near the window still had stationery on them.

Ye Hui pushed open the classroom door and saw Li Xiaolang and Li Meiling sitting in their group's seats, staring blankly at a brand-new white drawing paper on the table.

The drawing paper was spotless, without even a single pencil mark, suggesting that no one had started drawing yet.

"Ye Hui! Zhi Shi! You're back!" Li Meiling heard the voices, turned around, saw them, and immediately jumped up from her seat and walked over quickly. "How is it? Has Kinomoto's fever gone down? I was really scared when I saw her this morning."

"The fever has subsided, the doctor checked and said there's nothing wrong, and she's resting at home now." Tomoyo walked to the table and sat down.

"That's good." Li Meiling breathed a sigh of relief.

Li Xiaolang also looked up and asked softly, "Is she really alright?"

"It's alright now. The fever has completely subsided. He should be feeling much better after a good night's sleep." Ye Hui nodded.

“Since Kinomoto is alright, let’s start making the bulletin board. You guys ran so fast this morning, and I forgot to tell you when you were capturing the Clow Cards. And you were running so fast!” Li Xiaolang stood up, walked to the drawing paper, picked up a pencil, and prepared to sketch. Li Meiling immediately came over, patted her chest, and said earnestly, “We promised to help Kinomoto make the bulletin board. It’s good that you guys came back. Cough cough, so let’s make a bulletin board that will surprise her!”

Tomoyo sat in the chair, her eyes filled with anticipation: "So what kind of bulletin board should we make so that Sakura will be completely surprised when she sees it?"

"The theme of this bulletin board is 'Our favorite Tomoeda Town,' right?" Ye Hui walked to the table, glanced at the theme prompt written on the blackboard, and confirmed the direction.

Tomoyo nodded, recalling her conversation with Sakura: "Yes, Sakura mentioned before that she loves the streets of Tomoeda Town filled with cherry blossoms in spring, and the penguin king in the penguin park."

“Then let’s paint cherry blossoms and penguins all over it! It’ll be so cute!” Li Meiling’s eyes lit up and she immediately suggested.

Li Xiaolang shook his head: "That would be too monotonous. It would just be cherry blossoms and penguins, without any originality. Besides, the theme is 'My favorite Tomoeda Town,' so drawing only these two things wouldn't be comprehensive at all."

"So, little wolf, what do you want me to draw? Do you have any better ideas?" Li Meiling asked, hands on her hips.

“I think…” Li Xiaolang picked up his pencil, tapped it on the drawing paper, and pondered for a moment, “we can draw several iconic buildings in Tomoeda Town, such as the Tomoeda Town Library and the aquarium in the city center. These are places that people often visit, so they would be very representative.”

“But wouldn’t that look too cluttered? Too many buildings would make the scene lack focus and make it less visually appealing,” Tomoyo said.

She is very sensitive to composition and aesthetics; too many elements can disrupt the overall harmony.

Ye Hui stood aside, watching the three of them discuss back and forth, and stretched.

After they had finished their discussion, Ye Hui spoke up, "How about this, we combine everyone's ideas, so that it has elements that Sakura likes, the characteristics of Tomoeda Town, and also ensures a clean and tidy visual."

All three eyes turned to him.

Ye Hui picked up a pencil and sketched a few lines in the center of the drawing paper, creating a curved line.

“We can use a river to run through the whole picture, representing the small river that flows through Tomoeda Town. This will naturally divide the picture into two parts, which also fits the geographical characteristics of Tomoeda Town.”

"On one side of the river, paint a street lined with cherry blossoms. The cherry trees can be painted in a staggered manner, and adding a few pedestrians will make it look more lively."

“On the other side, draw a penguin park, put the penguin king in a prominent position, and draw a few children playing next to him.”

"As for the library and aquarium, we can paint them in the background of the picture and use light clouds to slightly cover the edges. This will not only prevent the picture from looking cluttered, but also show the architectural features of Tomoeda Town and make the picture more layered."

"Finally, we can leave a blank space in the very center of the image."

"A blank space? What's the point of leaving it there?" Li Meiling blinked, looking at Ye Hui with some confusion.

Why leave a blank space on a perfectly good bulletin board?
That's so strange.

Ye Hui turned to look at Zhi Shi, a smile playing on his lips: "Of course, it's reserved for our cutest Sakura."

"Once she recovers, we can either let her draw herself on the canvas and participate in the process personally."

"Or, let Tomoyo-chan, who knows her best, draw her cutest picture herself. That would be great. Sakura would be very happy to see it."

Upon hearing this, Tomoyo's eyes lit up, and she agreed, saying, "I think Ye Huijun's suggestion is excellent!"

【Daodaiji Chiyo’s Emotion Value +12】

“I think it’s good too,” Li Xiaolang nodded in agreement.

[Li Xiaolang's Mood Value +9]

"Then it's settled!" Li Meiling clapped her hands. "Let's quickly divide the tasks and try to finish as soon as possible!"

[Li Meiling's mood score +7]

[You devised a perfect battle plan! The Dharma Protector Daidoji Tomoyo, the genius disciple Li Xiaolang, and the body-cultivating girl Li Meiling are all impressed by your talent and are willing to serve under your leadership to complete the mission together!]

Ignoring the system log, Ye Hui pointed to the drawing paper and said, "The theme and general composition are settled. Let's divide the work now."

“I’ll draw the cherry blossoms!” Tomoyo said first, taking the initiative to take on the task.

No one knows better than her!
What kind of cherry blossoms can best highlight Sakura's cuteness!

"Then I'll be in charge of drawing the library and aquarium buildings," Li Xiaolang thought for a moment and picked up a thin pencil.

"What about me? What am I supposed to do?" Li Meiling asked anxiously as she noticed that both of them had assigned tasks.

Ye Hui glanced at her eager expression and suddenly remembered that she had mentioned practicing calligraphy before, so he asked, "Meiling, how's your calligraphy? Is it alright?"

"More than that! It's really good! Hmph, I've been practicing calligraphy with my grandfather since I was little, and I'm quite good at both regular script and running script!" Li Meiling puffed out her chest.

“That’s perfect. You’ll be in charge of writing the title above the bulletin board, ‘Our Favorite Tomoeda Town.’ Remember to erase the previous words and make sure they’re clean.”

“Okay! Leave it to me! I guarantee it will be neat and beautiful!” Li Meiling patted her chest and promised.

As for the remaining tasks of outlining the river, connecting the scenes, and adjusting the overall color tone, those naturally fell to Ye Hui, who was responsible for the final processing and overall control.

"Let's begin then, and try to make sure Sakura can see it when she comes to school tomorrow." Ye Hui said, picking up a pencil first and sketching the general course of the river on the drawing paper.

"Okay!" the three replied in unison.

Four people sat around a huge sheet of paper, each engrossed in their own creation.

With a few strokes of her paintbrush, Tomoyo brought to life a cherry blossom tree with pale pink petals, its layers of petals and the curves of its branches perfectly rendered.

"Chiyo, you draw so well! These cherry blossoms look so real." Ye Hui looked up at the cherry blossoms in her painting and couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.

Upon hearing this, Zhi Shi raised her head and met Ye Hui's approving gaze, a faint blush rising on her cheeks.

"Thank you, Ye Huijun. Your river painting is also very evocative. The ripples of the water are very natural and it looks very powerful."

【Daodaiji Chiyo’s Emotion Value +12】

On the other side, Li Xiaolang was drawing the outline of the library.

His painting style is exactly the same as his personality.

Meticulous and meticulous, every line is straight and neat, and the proportions of the windows and the angle of the roof are all accurate.

"Li, your drawing is also very good." Ye Hui glanced at his work and casually praised him.

Li Xiaolang muttered under his breath, "It's alright."

[Li Xiaolang's Mood Value +6]

Li Meiling was sitting at a table nearby, holding a calligraphy brush in her hand, practicing the calligraphy of the title on a draft paper with a serious expression.

With a flick of her wrist, the brush fell, and a sharp "I" character appeared on the draft paper. The strokes were vigorous and powerful, except that the last stroke was a bit too long, almost extending to the edge of the paper.

"Meiling, isn't this stroke a bit too long? It looks a little out of place." Li Xiaolang put down his paintbrush and leaned over to take a look.

In Ye Hui's opinion, Meiling's calligraphy had no major problems in terms of strokes and structure. The characters were powerful and exuded a youthful vigor. The only minor flaw was that stroke was indeed a bit too long.

However, this is not a drawback; on the contrary, it adds a unique personal style to the font, making it very imposing.

"Really? I think it's just right! That's what makes it powerful!" Li Meiling blinked, looked at her handwriting again and again, and didn't see anything wrong with it. Instead, she felt that Li Xiaolang was nitpicking.

"But the whole thing looks strange."

"What's weird?"

"I……"

“Ahem,” Ye Hui interrupted them at the right moment, and said with a smile, “I think Meiling wrote it quite well. Although this stroke is a bit long, it has a lot of personal style and is more distinctive than the conventional writing style. As for the title, it’s all about this kind of eye-catching and imposing feeling.”

Upon hearing Ye Hui's words, Li Meiling immediately raised her chin and gave Li Xiaolang a smug snort: "See! Even Ye Hui says it's good! He really has good taste!"

Li Xiaolang: “…”

He looked at Li Meiling's smug expression, then at Ye Hui, and finally silently shut his mouth, turning back to his seat to continue drawing the architecture.

[Li Xiaolang's Mood Value +8]

"Well, everyone must be tired after drawing for so long, right?" Ye Hui glanced out the window. The sun was already setting, and the light was much softer. "I've prepared some snacks. Let's take a break, eat something to replenish our energy, and then continue drawing."

As he spoke, he took out three exquisite food boxes from his storage ring. The food boxes were made of wood and had simple patterns carved on them. When he opened them, a sweet aroma wafted out.

The first food box contained osmanthus cake cut into small pieces. The off-white cake was sprinkled with golden osmanthus flowers and had a faint fragrance.

The second food box contained round red bean glutinous rice balls, coated with a layer of delicate coconut flakes.

The third food box contained several matcha mille-feuille pastries, with layers of green pastry sandwiched between light green cream.

He made these in his spare time and originally intended to bring them to Sakura to try, but now he's taking them out as snacks for everyone.

Upon smelling the aroma in the air, Li Xiaolang's gaze instantly fell upon the food box, and his Adam's apple bobbed involuntarily.

Ye Hui found it amusing to see him looking like he wanted to eat but was too embarrassed to say so, so she picked up a piece of osmanthus cake and handed it to him: "Want to try some?"

Li Xiaolang hesitated for a moment, looked at the osmanthus cake in Ye Hui's hand, and finally took it, saying softly, "Thank you."

He picked up the osmanthus cake and took a small bite. The soft and glutinous cake was filled with the rich aroma of osmanthus, and the sweetness was just right, neither too sweet nor too cloying, instantly dispelling his hunger.

[Li Xiaolang's Mood Value +8]

Ye Hui then handed a pastry to Zhi Shi and Li Meiling respectively.

Tomoyo received a matcha mille-feuille, while Li Meiling received a red bean mochi.

"Wow! This is so delicious!" Li Meiling took a bite of the glutinous rice ball, and her eyes lit up instantly. "It's so soft and chewy, and the red bean filling inside is so sandy and not greasy at all! Ye Hui, you're such a good baker!"

[Li Meiling's mood score +10]

Tomoyo also took small bites of the matcha mille-feuille. The slight bitterness of the matcha and the sweetness of the cream blended together, creating a delicate and silky texture.

She nodded gently and said appreciatively, "It's delicious. Ye Huijun's cooking skills are really good."

【Daodaiji Chiyo’s Emotion Value +6】

[You successfully won over the genius disciple Li Xiaolang and his childhood friend, the body-cultivating girl Li Meiling, with your spiritual cuisine! Even Daidouji Zhishi is involved! As future fellow cultivators, whether it's Daidouji Zhishi or the other two, their Dao hearts have been corrupted by the delicious food, and their favorability towards you has greatly increased!]

Ye Hui looked at the system log in his mind and coughed lightly.

After having a snack, the four of them got back to creating the poster.

With delicious food to replenish their energy, everyone was more motivated, and their paintbrushes moved more smoothly.

As the sun gradually set, the light streaming through the windows into the classroom turned a warm orange hue, casting a softer texture on the drawing paper.

Soon, the main body of the poster was completed.

The cherry blossom trees along the riverbank are a mix of pink and white, the penguin king in the penguin park is adorable, and the library and aquarium in the distance are faintly visible in the light mist.

Only the title and the reserved blank space in the middle remain.

“Leave the title to me! I guarantee it will be beautifully written!” Li Meiling confidently picked up her pen, took a deep breath, and wrote with focused concentration—“Our favorite Tomoeda Town.”

Her wrist moved steadily, her pen strokes were vigorous and powerful, each stroke revealing years of practice, yet retaining the agility of a young person, perfectly matching the overall style of the wall poster.

"Meiling's handwriting is really good; it matches the poster perfectly," Tomoyo said sincerely, looking at the title.

"Of course! I've been practicing calligraphy for several years!" Li Meiling raised her chin, like a proud kitten who had just received praise, unable to hide the smile on her lips.

"It's really good, better than the versions we practiced before." Li Xiaolang rarely praised it.

He was worried that the title would ruin the visual, but it seems he was overthinking it.

Li Meiling's eyes lit up instantly when she heard Li Xiaolang's praise.

The little argument I had just had with him was long forgotten.

“Now all that’s left is the most important part in the middle.” Ye Hui pointed to the blank space in the center of the drawing paper, which was Sakura’s special area. “Tomoyo, you’ve finished your drawing too. After Sakura recovers, let her draw it herself. Only then will this poster be truly complete.”

"Yes, I think that's the best way too. Sakura will definitely be very happy." Tomoyo's purple eyes curved into a gentle arc as she imagined Sakura's surprised and delighted expression when she saw the poster.

Li Xiaolang nodded as well.

After doing all this, the four of them tidied up the chalk on the table and left the school together.

On the way to the school gate, the setting sun cast long shadows of them, and the air was filled with the fresh scent of evening.

"Ye Hui, your pastries are really delicious! Especially that red bean glutinous rice ball, miamiamia~!" Li Meiling walked beside him, unable to resist looking at Ye Hui. "Next time you make them, could you make a little extra and bring me some? I can pay for it!"

"No need to pay, it's just a small favor. I'll bring you a portion next time I make it," Ye Hui readily agreed.

[Li Meiling's mood score +10]

……

The next morning, Sakura returned to school, fully recovered from her illness, and walked up to Ye Hui and Zhi Shi with great enthusiasm.

She was wearing her school uniform, with her hair in cute pigtails, and a bright smile on her face; you couldn't tell she was sick yesterday.

"Ye Hui-jun! Zhi Shi-chan! Oh my!" She saw the two of them and ran over quickly, her voice clear and full of energy.

[Kinomoto Sakura's emotional value +3]

"Good morning, Sakura." Ye Hui looked up at her and saw that she had regained her usual vitality, which made him feel better. "It seems that you are fully recovered. You look much better than yesterday."

Sakura is so much cuter when she's full of energy!

Looking at the light in her eyes, Ye Hui couldn't help but smile.

"Mmm! After a nap, I feel so much better, and I'm not dizzy at all!" Sakura clenched her little fist and raised her arm gently. "Daddy even made my favorite pancakes this morning, with lots of honey and strawberries. They were so delicious!"

"That's good. We're relieved to see you've recovered your spirits," Tomoyo said with a smile. "Sakura is cutest when she's full of energy. She looked so listless yesterday, it really broke our hearts."

"Hehe..." Sakura was a little embarrassed by the praise, scratched her head, and a faint blush rose on her cheeks.

"By the way, how's our group poster coming along?" She suddenly remembered this, her tone tinged with guilt. "I'm so sorry about yesterday. It's all my fault for suddenly getting sick and not being able to work with everyone, making you all take on so much extra work..."

"What nonsense are you talking about?" Ye Hui reached out and lightly flicked her forehead with his knuckles, teasingly saying, "Between us, why are you talking about trouble?"

"Ouch!" Sakura exaggeratedly covered her forehead, but couldn't help but smile, her eyes curving into crescents.

[Kinomoto Sakura's emotional value +5]

“That’s right, Sakura.” Tomoyo walked to her side, naturally took her arm, and said affectionately, “Don’t worry about the bulletin board, we’ve already taken care of it for you, there’s a surprise in store.”

"Really?" Sakura's eyes lit up instantly, and she gently shook Tomoyo's arm. "What kind of surprise is it? Tell me!"

"You'll find out when we get to the classroom. Telling you now wouldn't be a surprise." Tomoyo winked playfully at her, deliberately keeping her in suspense.

“Okay…” Sakura’s curiosity was piqued, and her steps quickened as she eagerly ran towards the classroom. “Let’s hurry! I can’t wait to see!”

When the three of them walked into the classroom together, Li Xiaolang and Li Meiling were already there.

"Kinomoto! You're all better?" Li Meiling was the first to see Sakura. She immediately put down her textbook, came over, and looked her up and down. "You look much better. You had such a high fever yesterday, it scared us to death."

"Yes! It's completely healed! Thank you so much, Meiling, you really went to a lot of trouble yesterday." Sakura said gratefully.

"You're welcome! I'm just that kind-hearted!" Li Meiling waved her hand casually, saying with a touch of pride, but a smile unconsciously appeared on her face.

Li Xiaolang looked up and saw that Sakura had indeed regained her usual vitality, so he silently looked away.

"Sakura, come and see! This is the bulletin board we made together yesterday!" Tomoyo pulled Sakura to the blackboard.

"Wow..." When Sakura saw the contents, she couldn't help but exclaim in surprise, her eyes widening and her face full of delight.

On the blackboard was the scene of Tomoeda Town that she was most familiar with.

A winding river runs through the center of the picture, and the ripples of the water are clearly visible, as if it is really flowing.

On one side of the riverbank, there is a street full of pink and white cherry blossoms. Several cherry trees are arranged in a pleasing manner, and the petals fall to the ground. Even the hem of the clothes of the people walking under the trees is painted with lifelike detail.

On the other side was her favorite penguin park, where the adorable penguin king stood in the center of the park, with several children playing nearby, creating a scene full of childlike fun.

Looking further into the distance, the spire of the Tomoeda Town Library and the glass curtain wall of the aquarium are faintly visible through the light mist, creating a sense of depth and preventing the scene from appearing cluttered. It's as if you can see every corner of Tomoeda Town at a glance.

"So beautiful..." Sakura's eyes sparkled with emotion, and she choked up a little. "Did you really make this for me?"

“Yes, it was a collaborative effort of the four of us.” Tomoyo smiled and nodded, patiently explaining to her, “I drew the cherry blossoms and pedestrians on the street, Li was responsible for drawing the buildings such as the library and aquarium, Meiling wrote the title, and Ye Huijun was responsible for the overall composition and the outline of the river. He also helped us adjust the details of the picture.”

“You guys…” Sakura’s eyes welled up with tears, and her nose tingled slightly. She looked at the poster in front of her, then at the four people beside her. “Thank you so much…”

[Kinomoto Sakura's emotional value +12]

[The foolish disciple with the Heavenly Spiritual Root, Kinomoto Sakura, is indeed easily fooled; she's been moved by your "deep affection"! Deeply touched, she's decided to treat you even better from now on, even if it means going through fire and water!]

Ye Hui looked at the system log that popped up in his mind, and the corner of his mouth twitched slightly.

There's no need to go through fire and water.

He couldn't bear to let Sakura take such a risk.

(End of this chapter)