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Chapter 192 Breakthrough to the Late Stage of Golden Core!

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“Sakura, who said the surprises are over?” Ye Hui suddenly spoke up.

"Huh?" Sakura paused, then looked up abruptly, her dark green eyes filled with confusion. "Is there another surprise? But... haven't we already given all the gifts?"

"Of course there are more." Ye Hui nodded with a smile, then winked mysteriously.

He slowly opened his right palm, palm facing upwards.

"My gifts aren't just that bear plush toy."

The voice just fell.

Suddenly, a dazzling starlight shone from his palm.

A soft light enveloped his palm, shining brightly in the night.

In fact, he doesn't need to make such a fuss when taking things out of his storage ring or system space.

This was just a specially prepared artificial effect – Ye Hui version!
It's all to make the presentation of the gift more ceremonial!

"This is..." Sakura's eyes widened slightly as she curiously leaned forward, staring intently at the light.

The light gradually faded, revealing the true appearance of what was inside.

It was an exquisite star-shaped brooch.

The brooch is made of jade, which is a light milky white color. It is warm and translucent. Each corner of the star shape is polished to be round and smooth, without any sharp edges. The edge is also inlaid with a circle of tiny diamonds, which sparkle under the starlight. It is exquisite and beautiful.

"This is the last birthday gift I'll give you."

Ye Hui picked up the brooch and gently handed it to Xiaoying, saying in a tender tone, "I hope it can always be with you, like a star, bringing you warmth and courage."

"For me?" Sakura pointed to her chest, looking bewildered.

She's received enough surprises today.

Tomoyo personally designed a one-of-a-kind cherry blossom birthday dress for her!
Ye Huijun painstakingly created a chocolate castle cake!
There were also gifts and heartfelt blessings carefully prepared by Dad, Brother, Snow Rabbit, and all my friends!

But now, Ye Huijun actually has a second, no, a third gift hidden away!

[Kinomoto Sakura's emotional value +16]

"Of course it's for you." Ye Hui couldn't help but laugh when he saw her dazed look. He teased her, "Otherwise, would I have taken it out specifically to give it to Xiao Ke as a chew toy? I'm afraid it wouldn't be able to bite through this jade."

Little Ke, who was dozing on the cloud, heard her name and her furry ears twitched, but she just hummed lazily, turned over, and continued to curl up and sleep.

"Take it now." Ye Hui stopped teasing her and gently placed the brooch into Xiaoying's palm.

A cool, warm touch came from her palm. Sakura looked down at the star-shaped brooch in her hand, remained silent for a few seconds, then suddenly looked up and asked a slightly silly question.

"Ye Huijun, why are you so good to me?"

"Uh?"

Ye Hui blinked.

This question was asked.

"Because you are Sakura."

Ye Hui looked into her clear, dark green eyes and said earnestly.

[Kinomoto Sakura's emotional value +20]

Sakura's cheeks flushed instantly, and her heart inexplicably raced a few beats faster.

"Let me put it on for you."

Ye Hui picked up the brooch and slowly approached Xiaoying.

Sakura subconsciously held her breath, her body stiffening slightly, but she obediently remained still, letting Ye Hui's fingers gently brush past her collar and firmly pin the brooch to the front of her clothes.

A pink cherry blossom dress paired with a milky white star-shaped brooch, the sparkle of the rhinestones complementing the pearls on the skirt.

It’s a perfect match!

"It's really beautiful." Ye Hui took a step back, nodded in satisfaction, his eyes full of appreciation for what he had created.

This exquisite and beautiful brooch is not just an ornament, but also a magical artifact that combines offense and defense.

Not only can it automatically release a sturdy shield in dangerous situations to withstand attacks from cultivators below the Golden Core stage, but it can also transform into a sharp sword aura in critical moments to launch a surprise counterattack against the enemy.

Ye Hui also secretly left a mark of his divine consciousness in the brooch.

As long as Sakura wears it, no matter where she is, she can sense danger immediately.

Even if they are thousands of miles apart, they can arrive quickly—even though they are usually inseparable.

It's always good to have an extra layer of protection.

Tomoyo sat quietly to the side, watching this scene with gentle smiles in her purple eyes. There was no jealousy in her eyes, only pure happiness for Sakura.

【Daodaiji Chiyo’s Emotion Value +13】

"We should probably head back now; it's getting late."

Ye Hui looked up at the night sky; the moonlight was gradually slanting. Calculating the time, it was indeed time to return.

"Hmm..." Sakura nodded reluctantly, her face full of longing.

She gently touched the brooch on her chest, then looked up at the starry sky and muttered, "I really don't want to go back. I want to stay under this starry sky a little longer."

"Ye Huijun, can we come again next time? To ride the clouds and watch the stars again?" She looked up at Ye Huijun with expectant eyes.

"Of course," Ye Hui nodded with a smile, "You can come anytime you want, I'm always ready."

"Yay!" Sakura cheered excitedly.

[Kinomoto Sakura's emotional value +10]

A faint smile played on Tomoyo's lips.

She also really liked this feeling.

And the most important person.

Let's bathe together in the starlight.

Tranquil and warm.

This memory is something she will cherish for a long time.

【Daodaiji Chiyo’s Emotion Value +11】

The clouds descended slowly and landed steadily on the lawn in Ye Hui's backyard.

When her feet touched solid ground again, Sakura was still a little dazed. She subconsciously raised her hand and stroked the star-shaped brooch on her chest, as if she could still feel the softness of the clouds and the brilliance of the starry sky.

Ye Hui first took Xiao Ying home.

I pushed open the door, and the living room lights were still on.

Touya was indeed sitting on the sofa flipping through a magazine, seemingly nonchalant, but in reality, he had been waiting for her.

Seeing that Sakura had returned safely, he merely raised his eyes, said nothing, silently closed the magazine, and returned to his room.

【Kinomoto Touya’s Emotion Value +12】

Next, Ye Hui took Zhi Shi back to the Daidoji family.

At the door, Tomoyo bowed slightly to him.

Even though Ye Hui had already said there was no need to be so polite, she still expressed her gratitude to him as usual.

"Ye Huijun, thank you so much for today. Whether it was the party or the stargazing trip, I gained a lot of happiness. Hmm, I think Xiaoying must have felt the same way."

Ye Hui smiled helplessly.

Ah, what a sweet trouble!

Goodnight, Tomoyo-chan.

Goodnight, Ye Huijun.

Tomoyo waved and turned to walk into her house.

Return to your villa.

Ye Hui raised his hand and used the Myriad Things Return to Their Original State technique, instantly putting all the scattered ribbons and tableware in the living room back in place, making everything look brand new.

This magical ability is far more effective than any cleaning solution.

Although there are servants to clean, he is used to doing it himself. He can restore the cleanliness with just a flick of his finger, so why should he make others go to all that trouble?

I must say, tonight's birthday party went much more smoothly than expected.

The emotional value gained is like a tidal wave.

Perhaps I was too happy.

Ye Hui discovered that the spiritual energy in his dantian was already at its peak, and there were even faint signs of restlessness.

The opportunity for a breakthrough has ripened!

"Perhaps it's time to break through to the late stage of the Golden Core realm."

He muttered to himself, his eyes suddenly sharpening.

Ye Hui walked to his room, which contained a secluded meditation room that he had specially built.

Arriving at the center, he sat down cross-legged.

Ye Hui slowly closed his eyes, focused his mind on his body, and began to circulate his cultivation technique.

As the cultivation technique circulated, the spiritual energy of heaven and earth around him was drawn in by an invisible force, like a rushing river, flowing wildly into his body through his pores, forming a visible vortex of spiritual energy that swirled around him continuously.

The air inside the villa suddenly became still, and a powerful aura slowly rose from his body, growing stronger and stronger.

Inside the bedroom, Qingque was startled awake by the sudden surge of spiritual energy. She abruptly flew out of her warm nest, her wings flapping rapidly.

When it crawled into the training room and saw Ye Hui enveloped in a layer of dazzling golden light, DouDou, who had just woken up, was instantly filled with worry and couldn't help but call out urgently, "Master!"

It wanted to rush over immediately, but was forced back by the powerful pressure emanating from Ye Hui.

The oppressive force was like a mountain pressing down on it, making it difficult for it to even flap its wings.

"Oh dear! Master is too strong! I can't even get close!"

Qingque could only anxiously circle around the golden sphere, its little claws constantly scratching at the void, but it could never get close. It could only watch Ye Hui inside the sphere with a heart full of trepidation.

But Master, is this... a breakthrough?

Although it had gained sentience, Qingque still only had a superficial understanding of the breakthroughs in cultivation realms for immortals.

It could only sense the power contained within that aura, and the faint aura of danger emanating from its master.

At this moment, Ye Hui was completely unaware of Qing Que's harassment; he was in a state of profound mystery.

The feeling of the soul seemingly freed from the shackles of the body, floating in an endless void, is extremely mysterious.

This is different from the feeling of him using supernatural powers, his soul leaving his body, or even infiltrating other people's dreams.

He was surrounded by a chaotic ocean of spiritual energy, and he could not hear any sound except for the roaring operation of the internal energy cultivation technique.

At the same time, Ye Hui's mind was clearer than ever before.

The bits and pieces of past cultivation, combat experience, and the laws of enlightenment flashed through my mind like a revolving lantern, and eventually settled into the foundation for breakthroughs.

On a physical level, the spiritual energy surging into the body is like molten lava, washing over the limbs and bones. The meridians are constantly widened and tempered, becoming more resilient and expansive, enough to accommodate even more powerful spiritual energy.

Every muscle and every bone underwent a transformation under the nourishment of spiritual energy, radiating a faint golden luster, as if it had been reforged.

Within the dantian, the originally pale golden core trembled slightly, its surface luster gradually fading, replaced by a deep, dark gold like the deep sea, its light restrained yet containing world-destroying power.

As spiritual energy continued to be injected, the golden core rotated faster and faster, and fine, mysterious symbols began to slowly appear on its surface.

Those symbols, like a microcosm of the laws of heaven and earth, intertwined and entwined, exuding an ancient and mysterious aura.

I do not know how long it has been.

As the last wisp of spiritual energy surged into the dantian, the symbols and patterns on the surface of the golden core were fully formed.

moment!

Ye Hui felt a soft "crack" sound coming from inside his body.

That was the sound of the shackles of realm being broken!

The invisible barrier shattered instantly.

The immense spiritual energy surged wildly through his body like a burst dam, before flowing back into his golden core.

The dark golden core stabilized completely. Although its size did not increase, its aura was several times stronger than before. With each rotation, it could resonate with the spiritual energy of heaven and earth around it, forming visible ripples of spiritual energy.

Late stage of Golden Core, achieved!
The golden light slowly dissipated.

Ye Hui slowly opened his eyes, a dark golden light flashing in them before disappearing quietly.

The oppressive aura surrounding him receded into his body, and the golden light enveloping him receded like the tide, flowing back into his body through his pores and disappearing without a trace. In its place was an unfathomable, restrained aura, like an endless storm lurking beneath a calm sea.

At this moment, his aura was as deep as a still pool. Compared with the mid-stage of the Golden Core realm, not only was his spiritual power several times more abundant, but the aura surrounding him was also more composed. Every move he made exuded a sense of ease and composure.

The path of cultivation and the improvement of strength are never as simple as they appear on the surface.

[After countless failed attempts to break through your cultivation level, you have finally succeeded! This is all thanks to your long-term companionship with Kinomoto Sakura, a disciple of the Heavenly Spiritual Root, and Daidouji Tomoyo, a guardian deity, from whom you have been nourished by their immense fortune!]

Ye Hui paused slightly upon seeing the system log.

As he broke through his cultivation level, he no longer felt like rolling his eyes when he saw these system logs; instead, he smiled peacefully.

His breakthrough this time was the result of long-term hard work and accumulation.

The cultivation of techniques, the storage of spiritual energy, and the refinement of one's state of mind—each of these requires genuine accumulation.

But it has absolutely nothing to do with Sakura and Tomoyo's luck.
That is impossible.

Therefore, the system log's statement is not entirely unfounded.

After all, seeing their bright, lovely, and beautiful smiles every day, and listening to their chattering, will naturally improve your mood.

When you have a peaceful and relaxed state of mind, your spiritual practice will naturally be twice as effective.

Does it really reduce distracting thoughts and worries?

"Master! Are you alright? Your aura was so scary just now!" As soon as the light dissipated, Qingque couldn't wait to fly over and land steadily on Ye Hui's shoulder. She rubbed her little head against his neck and asked with lingering fear and concern.

"I'm fine." Ye Hui reached out and stroked its soft feathers. "I was just cultivating when I accidentally broke through my cultivation level. I'm sorry to have worried you."

"Wow, Master, you've broken through to a higher realm! That's wonderful! Master has become even stronger! You'll definitely be able to protect yourself now, and you can also protect Sakura-neechan and Tomoyo-neechan!" Aozaki flapped her wings happily, her little eyes filled with admiration.

Upon hearing this, Ye Hui couldn't help but chuckle and shake his head, then reached out and rubbed its head.

He looked out the window; the sky was already tinged with the pale light of dawn, and the faint glow of the morning sun was seeping in through the gaps in the curtains.

Unexpectedly, this breakthrough took a whole night.

……

It's another rare day off.

Sunlight streamed through the window, falling on Sakura's desk and bathing her textbooks in a warm glow.

Sakura leaned against the window, looking at the bright sunshine, swaying branches, and pedestrians laughing and playing on the street, and suddenly had the idea of ​​going out to play.

The more she thought about it, the more she couldn't contain her excitement.

Sakura turned around, took out her phone from her bag, hesitated for a moment on the screen, and finally dialed Li Meiling's number.

"Hello? Is this Meiling?"

"Kinomoto? Why are you calling me all of a sudden? What do you want?" Li Meiling's voice came through the receiver, sounding quite cheerful.

"Um... Meiling, are you free this afternoon? I'd like to ask you to go shopping together, just the two of us... or maybe we can invite some other people too," Sakura said.

This was the first time she had taken the initiative to ask Meiling out, so she was inevitably a little embarrassed.

It wasn't that she didn't want Ye Hui and Zhi Shi to come out together.

It's just that it's not good to always bother people.

And they had just thrown themselves such a lavish birthday party.

They should be given a good rest.

"Shopping? Great!" Li Meiling perked up immediately at the mention of shopping, her voice rising several octaves. "I'm so bored staying at home, I'm dying of boredom! Where shall we go shopping? The shopping street in Tomoeda-cho?"

"Okay! Let's go to the shopping street in Tomoeda-cho." Sakura quickly replied, her shyness gradually fading and replaced by anticipation.

“No problem! I’ll call Little Wolf later, and we’ll go together!” Li Meiling said decisively.

"Huh? Is Li going too?" Sakura was taken aback.

She just wanted to call Meiling out.
“Of course! He stays at home all by himself, doing nothing but exercising and reading. How boring! I have to take him out to see the world and visit lively places, so he won’t always be so cold and aloof!” Li Meiling said matter-of-factly, as if taking Li Xiaolang out was some great favor.

Sakura: "Uh..."

She held her phone, unsure of what to say.

But Li seems...to be a bit pitiful?
"OK then"

Since Meiling had already said that, she felt embarrassed to refuse.

After hanging up the phone, Sakura thought for a moment.

Originally, I only wanted to call Meiling out, but now Meiling has also called Li.

Then she should probably call Tomoyo and Ye Huijun and ask them.
When Tomoyo received Sakura's call, she immediately agreed without hesitation when she heard that Sakura wanted to go shopping together.

When Ye Hui received the call, he was in the spirit field in the backyard observing the growth of the newly cultivated spirit herbs. Upon hearing that they were going out to play together, he had no objections and readily agreed, putting down his work.

Research on elixirs can be done anytime.

But the time spent going out with them is always more precious.

Hmm. But thinking about it carefully, it seems like such opportunities happen almost every day.

But, so what?
And just like that, a temporary shopping team was easily assembled.

Sakura arrived at the agreed-upon intersection early, with her hands behind her back, occasionally standing on tiptoe to look into the distance.

Not long after, a black luxury car slowly drove up and came to a steady stop on the side of the road.

The car window rolled down, revealing Zhi Shi's gentle smile and Ye Hui's composed figure.

"Sakura, I'm sorry to have kept you waiting."

The two got out of the car, and Tomoyo spoke first.

"No, no, I just arrived recently."

Sakura quickly waved her hand, her smile growing even brighter.

No sooner had he finished speaking than a series of hurried footsteps came from afar.

Li Meiling, pulling Li Xiaolang along, ran quickly over: "Kinomoto! Daidouji! We're here! There was a bit of traffic on the way, are you alright?"

"No, no, yay! Everyone's here, let's go!" Sakura looked at her friends with bright eyes and took the first step towards the shopping street.

Li Meiling followed, and the two of them looked full of energy.

On a spring afternoon, the sun is warm but not scorching, and a gentle breeze carries the faint fragrance of flowers, making it the perfect time for a stroll.

Sakura and Li Meiling were naturally at the front.

Sakura wore a light blue sailor-collar top with a white bow at the neckline, paired with a white pleated skirt, white stockings that hugged her slender legs, beige leather shoes, and a bright yellow backpack. She looked fresh and energetic.

Li Meiling wore a bright yellow long trench coat with a clean cut, paired with a white knit sweater, white mid-calf socks, and brown boots. She carried a small green bag on her shoulder, and her signature two buns were neatly combed.

The two held hands and chattered excitedly about which store they should go to later.

Following behind them was Li Xiaolang.

He was dressed casually, wearing a pink shirt with the sleeves casually rolled up to his forearms, gray trousers, and white sneakers.

However, his expression showed some reluctance; his brows were slightly furrowed, his lips were pursed into a straight line, and he looked sullen.

It's obvious at a glance that Li Meiling forcibly dragged her out.

Ye Hui and Zhi Shi were walking at the very back.

Today, Tomoyo wore a modified red Chinese-style stand-up collar top with a delicate yellow trim around the collar and cuffs. She paired it with loose blue shorts with slightly tapered cuffs and carried a small red bag in the same color family.

She had tied a small braid on each side of her head, with the rest of her long hair falling naturally. Her purple eyes shone with a gentle luster in the sunlight, giving her a graceful and lively demeanor.

Ye Hui didn't put any special effort into his outfit; he just tidied himself up a bit before coming out.

He wore a pure white cotton shirt, with the top button undone to reveal a hint of his collarbone, paired with khaki casual pants and black casual shoes. He had a tall and upright posture and walked with ease.

Ye Hui followed Zhi Shi leisurely, occasionally turning his head to chat with her for a few words.

Just as a group of people were passing by a small shop full of cute accessories, Li Meiling's eyes lit up. She suddenly took a step back, grabbed Li Xiaolang's wrist, and ran over quickly.

"Look! Those hair clips in that shop are so pretty! Let's go check them out!"

"Mei-ling seems very happy." Tomoyo smiled as she looked at the bouncing and noisy figure in front of her.

“Yes!” Sakura turned around with a smile on her face. “It’s so great to be able to get everyone together to go shopping and chat.”

"Tch, that brat is way too excited, like she hasn't been out shopping in ages."

A dissatisfied grumble suddenly came from Sakura's bright yellow backpack.

Sakura was startled, her body stiffened for a moment, and then she quickly turned around and glanced around warily.

Fortunately, the bustling commercial street in spring was filled with people and noise, which naturally masked Xiao Ke's abrupt voice.

Nobody should have noticed.

She quickly took the backpack off her shoulder, hugged it to her chest, unzipped it to reveal a small gap, and whispered to the person inside, "Xiao Ke! Why are you talking so loudly? Keep your voice down! It wouldn't be good if passersby heard you!"

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Xiao Ke peeked out from the gap, her round head bobbing from side to side, and complained, "But seriously, you girls really love shopping! You walk around here and there, never really set your sights on anything! I'm stuck in this little backpack, it's so stuffy and cramped, I can barely breathe! Don't you even think about how hard it is for me!"

"That's why I asked you if you wanted to stay home and rest before I left! You insisted on coming along." Sakura sighed helplessly and gently poked its head. "Now you're complaining again."

"Haha~ Staying at home, how can you get the good food you get on the street?" Tomoyo laughed and came closer, her gaze falling on Kero. "Right, Kero?"

"Yes, yes!" Xiao Ke nodded repeatedly. "To eat delicious food, I'd be willing to stay in my backpack and even walk a much farther distance to come!"

"Kero, you're such a glutton!" Sakura couldn't help but complain, looking at its unprincipled and unambitious behavior.

"I call this enjoying life! What do you know!" Xiao Ke retorted defiantly, her head held high, speaking with self-righteousness.

At this moment, Xiao Ke suddenly seemed to remember something. Her beady eyes darted around, and her gaze quickly fell on Ye Hui not far away, a sly glint in her eyes.

"Hey, Ye Hui."

It waved its little paw at Ye Hui.

[Kerberos's Mood Value +12]

Ye Hui raised an eyebrow, slowed his pace, and walked to the backpack: "What did you call me for?"

Xiao Ke chuckled, a hint of flattery in his voice, and peeked out again, lowering his voice even further: "Do you still have those invisibility talismans you gave me before? Give me a few more, the more the better!"

One or two is fine, ten or eight is just right, and it would be wonderful to have a whole bunch!

[Kerberos's Mood Value +8]

It turns out that Haji had his eye on his invisibility talisman.

But it's normal.

If Xiao manages to acquire enough invisibility charms, he won't have to stay cramped in his backpack when he goes out anymore. Instead, he can fly around openly without worrying about being discovered.

Most importantly, once you get home, you can use an invisibility talisman to sneak into the kitchen and eat as many snacks as you want without worrying about being discovered by Sakura or Touya!

Just imagining that carefree scene, where you can eat delicious food anytime, makes Xiao Ke feel so happy!
At the same time, a look of longing appeared in its beady eyes.

Looking at its blank, dreamy expression, Ye Hui instantly guessed what it was thinking and secretly found it amusing.

Look at its fawning manner.

They look exactly like Shiba Inus.

Her face is too round—she doesn't have a chin, so it's not pointed.

"Invisibility talisman?" Ye Hui stroked his chin, pretending to ponder, and then said with difficulty, "That takes a lot of my spiritual power to refine, it's extremely precious! It's not something I can just give away casually."

"Tch, you stingy bastard! You won't even give me a single talisman, let alone this handsome and dashing Clow Reaper!" Kero grumbled in dissatisfaction, puffing out his cheeks and pursing his lips.

[Kerberos's Mood Value +10]

"Hey! What are you three dawdling for? Hurry up and catch up, there are still so many shops ahead!" Li Meiling had already walked quite far ahead, and when she realized that the people behind her hadn't caught up yet, she turned around and called out loudly to Ye Hui and the others, urging them on.

"Coming, coming!" Sakura quickly responded, reached out and shoved Kero's head back into her backpack, then zipped it up and ran after him, clutching the backpack.

Ye Hui and Zhi Shi exchanged a glance, smiled, and then quickly followed.

"Wow, Little Wolf, look! There's an adorable cat plush toy in the window of that boutique over there, it looks a bit like the one you gave me before!" Li Meiling pointed to the shop not far away, her eyes sparkling, and excitedly said to Li Xiaolang beside her, pulling his arm and walking over there.

"I'm not interested in dolls." Li Xiaolang frowned and refused coldly, but Li Meiling still dragged him forward.

"Hey, let's go take a look! Maybe you'll find something you like!" Li Meiling grabbed Li Xiaolang's arm without saying a word.

"Wait, slow down! Don't run so fast!" Li Xiaolang was pulled so hard that he stumbled and couldn't keep up, so he could only stagger forward passively.

The commercial street is paved with smooth stone bricks, but due to the constant flow of pedestrians, some bricks are slightly raised, but not very noticeable.

However, Li Meiling was running too fast and didn't pay any attention to her footing.

Meanwhile, Li Xiaolang's attention was entirely focused on breaking free from her pull, and he paid no attention to the road conditions.

The next second, his toes hit the edge of a protruding paving stone hard, and he instantly lost his balance, falling forward and landing face-first in the mud.

"Little Wolf!" Li Meiling hadn't reacted in time and immediately let go of his hand. Then she was startled by the sudden change and stopped abruptly.

She quickly crouched down and reached out to help him: "Are you alright? Did you hurt yourself anywhere?"

"Oh, Li, are you alright? Are you okay?" Xiaoying rushed over.

Ye Hui paused, stood behind, and watched this scene, silently offering a prayer for Li Xiaolang.

He knew that Li Xiaolang had practiced martial arts since childhood and was tough and resilient.

It's just a fall; there's probably nothing seriously wrong.

But in this bustling downtown area.

He fell down in such an awkward yet unique way.

In particular, he was pulled down by his own cousin.

This embarrassment is probably more painful and unacceptable than a fall!

"I am fine."

Li Xiaolang gritted his teeth, quickly got up from the ground, and stiffly patted the dust off his body.

He fell down where there was a large patch of dirt, which made his trousers stick up with a lot of dust at the knees, making them very noticeable.

Taking a deep breath, Li Xiaolang's cheeks flushed uncontrollably.

It wasn't because of the pain, but because passersby were already casting curious glances at her.

That last moment.

His "smack" was extremely crisp and loud, standing out even in the bustling commercial street.

He fell face-first to the ground in a perfect prostration position, with his arms and knees on the ground at the same time, looking utterly pathetic.

[The supposedly genius disciple, Li Xiaolang, due to his unstable Dao heart, performed this prostration in the bustling city, attracting the attention of many mortals! They mocked this so-called genius disciple, saying he was nothing special!]

"Little Wolf! Are you really alright? Let me see your knee! Did you hurt it?" Li Meiling was still worried and hurriedly tried to lift up his trouser leg.

"I'm fine! I told you I'm fine!" Li Xiaolang slapped her hand away, his cheeks turning even redder, and his ears burning.

All he wanted to do right now was leave this place immediately, get away from those probing eyes, or simply find a crack in the ground to crawl into!

Ye Hui stood aside, watching his lifeless expression, and after holding it in for a long time, he finally couldn't help but chuckle softly.

Li Xiaolang: (▂)
[Li Xiaolang's Mood Value +10]

Li Xiaolang glared at him fiercely.

"Ahem, Li, don't misunderstand."

Ye Hui cleared his throat, trying hard to suppress his laughter, and said seriously, "I just thought the way you fell down was very special, full of unique artistry, I didn't mean to laugh at you."

Li Xiaolang's face instantly turned even uglier, turning a deep liver color. His fists clenched slightly, and he seemed about to raise his arm and rush up to argue with Ye Hui.

Li Xiaolang: ()!
[Li Xiaolang's Mood Value +12]

At this tense moment.

The florist, who had been watching for a while, pushed open the glass door and came out.

She was holding not only tissues but also a bunch of sunflowers.

The bright yellow petals unfurled, simply wrapped in light brown kraft paper and tied with a beige cotton rope.

The shop owner walked up to Li Xiaolang and said gently, "Little boy, are you alright? You fell quite hard. Here are some sunflowers that I just tied up in my shop. I hope they can cheer you up and not let the fall affect your mood."

Li Xiaolang's cheeks burned even hotter as he looked at the bunch of golden sunflowers.

This bouquet of flowers was a kind gesture from someone.

But to him, it was like a constant reminder of how he had fallen so awkwardly.
Moreover, he felt that the eyes of passersby seemed to be focusing on him again.
He subconsciously took a half step back, his lips moved, but he didn't know what to say.

"Thank you, sister, but no need, he's really alright!" Li Meiling stepped forward and waved her hand. "I pulled him too hard just now, and he accidentally fell in front of your shop. I'm so sorry, I can't possibly accept your flowers."

"It's alright, it's just a small bouquet of flowers, consider it a little something from your older sister." The shop owner smiled even more gently and handed the sunflowers to Li Xiaolang. "Sunflowers are a good thing, they brighten your mood, take them."

Ye Hui stared at Li Xiaolang's face, which was getting redder and redder, almost as if it were steaming, and the embarrassment he couldn't hide in his eyes.

I decided to step in and help him out of this predicament.

If this continues, this child might really be driven to the point of having his Dao heart shattered on the spot by this good intention.
He stepped forward, smiled, and accepted the sunflower from the shop owner. He nodded sincerely, "Thank you, ma'am. We appreciate your kindness, and we'll accept the flowers. Thank you so much! You're such a kind person!"

The kind and beautiful shop owner smiled gently, then turned around, walked into the shop, turned her back to them, and went about her own business.

Immediately, Ye Hui turned his head and glanced at Li Xiaolang.

He simply turned his head away.

Since it's obvious the other person doesn't want to accept the flowers, why not go with the flow and give them to someone more suitable?

Ye Hui turned around, handed the sunflower to Zhi Shi, and said naturally with a smile in his eyes, "Zhi Shi, look how beautiful this sunflower is. The bright yellow petals match your clothes perfectly today. Why don't you accept this kind offer on behalf of Xiao Lang?"

Tomoyo looked down at the bunch of sunflowers. The petals still had a light mist on them, probably because they had just been sprayed with a layer of mist. The sunlight shining on them made the flowers look extremely fresh.

Tomoyo gently accepted the flowers, her eyes crinkling into a smile: "Thank you, Ye Hui-kun."

She held the flowers in her arms, gently brought them close to her nose, and inhaled their delicate fragrance. It was indeed a mood-lifting experience.

【Daodaiji Chiyo’s Emotion Value +12】

Li Xiaolang watched as Sunflower was successfully taken away, and the surrounding gazes gradually dispersed. He finally breathed a sigh of relief.

[Li Xiaolang's Mood Value +8]

"Alright, let's go. Didn't we say we were going to see the dolls?" Ye Hui said at the right moment, changing the subject.

"Right, right, right! Let's go look at the toys! I was so worried about Xiaolang that I forgot about the important thing!" Li Meiling realized, grabbed Li Xiaolang's wrist, and turned to run towards the boutique store not far away.

Li Xiaolang was pulled along by her, and he stumbled a couple of steps before catching up. But this time he took his steps and walked very steadily.

In any case, at least we're finally away from that troublesome place.

The group followed them into the boutique, and after browsing the area displaying dolls, they walked over to the sunglasses shelf.

The shelves were filled with all kinds of sunglasses, in a wide variety of colors and styles, attracting many customers to stop and choose.

Li Meiling casually picked up a pair of silver-rimmed sunglasses from the shelf, put them on, turned around, and proudly shook her head at Li Xiaolang: "Xiaolang, do I look good in these? Aren't I super cool?"

Sakura and Tomoyo also came over.

Sakura picked up a pair of light pink-rimmed sunglasses and gently tried them on in the mirror.

Tomoyo picked up a pair of thin-rimmed sunglasses, carefully examining the light transmittance of the lenses, and occasionally whispering a few words to Sakura.

Ye Hui also casually picked up a pair of sunglasses from above.

These sunglasses have pure black lenses and matte black frames. The design is simple, yet it exudes a sense of heaviness. The lenses are on the larger side, or rather, very large.

If he wore it, it would definitely cover most of his face, like he was wearing a mask.

"This is pretty good," Li Xiaolang remarked, glancing at the sunglasses in Ye Hui's hand.

"Are you... sure?" Ye Hui raised an eyebrow, looking at Li Xiaolang with a strange expression.

Li Xiaolang, is there something wrong with your aesthetic sense?
You actually like this old-fashioned mask?
Li Xiaolang nodded, puzzled. "Yeah, I'm sure. It's at least better looking than the one Meiling was wearing earlier."

Seeing this, Ye Hui didn't say anything more and handed over the sunglasses in his hand: "Since you think it looks good, then try it on and see how it works."

Without hesitation, Li Xiaolang took the sunglasses and put them on his face.

But as soon as she put it on, Li Meiling's undisguised laughter came from the side.

"Hahahaha! Little Wolf, you're so funny!" Li Meiling laughed so hard she squatted down on the ground, one hand clutching her stomach, the other pointing at Li Xiaolang. "Little Wolf! You look... like a fortune teller on the street!"

Several passing customers heard the laughter and couldn't help but look over. When they saw Li Xiaolang's appearance, they couldn't help but laugh out loud.

Li Xiaolang's cheeks flushed instantly. He ripped off his sunglasses and quickly put them back on the shelf, saying, "W-no, it's not that exaggerated!"

"Hmm, these sunglasses suit you quite well." Ye Hui stroked his chin.

"Where does it fit?!" Li Xiaolang immediately retorted, resolutely denying that he had put on the sunglasses because he thought they looked good.

"Why isn't it suitable? Look," Ye Hui slowed his speech and analyzed for him, "You usually always have a straight face, and people can easily guess what you're thinking. After wearing these sunglasses, they can't see your expression at all, so people won't know what you're thinking. Isn't that great?"

[Li Xiaolang's Mood Value +15]

Li Xiaolang opened his mouth, wanting to refute, but couldn't find a suitable reason, so he could only purse his lips and turn his head away.

He didn't want to talk anymore!

After laughing enough, Li Meiling picked up a pair of sunglasses from the shelf with pink heart-shaped lenses and small rhinestones adorning the frames, making her look quite sweet.

She strode up to Li Xiaolang, handed him the sunglasses, and said expectantly, "Xiaolang, try these on! These are definitely much better looking than the fortune teller's sunglasses, and they'll suit you perfectly!"

Li Xiaolang's lips twitched as he looked at the pink heart-shaped sunglasses.

Like an exhaust fan, he took several deep breaths.

Meiling just loves to cause trouble!

He'd rather wear the fortune teller's sunglasses again than wear this one!

This is so out of character for him!
"I don't want to!" Li Xiaolang refused without even thinking.

"Oh, just try it once, just for a little while~!" Li Meiling persisted, reaching out to put it on Li Xiaolang's face.

"Wait! I said I don't want to! Meiling! Stop it! Stop right now!" Li Xiaolang dodged backward while reaching out to stop him.

(End of this chapter)