My and Their Anime-Style Otherworldly Survival Adventure

Sania nodded in agreement.

After exchanging pleasantries, the group began processing the tiger's carcass. Jiuxiao skillfully began skinning and butchering the tiger with his sharp axe, while Fate assisted by sorting and piling the processed meat. Sania was responsible for keeping watch around the area to ensure no other wild animals would take advantage of the situation.

Such a strong smell of blood might attract other predators, so we have to be careful.

"This tiger skin looks really nice; it should be very warm. It's so big, it could make a nice coat for everyone."

Jiuxiao said while he was busy.

"And as the weather gets cooler, having a leather jacket like this should make us much more comfortable."

After a period of busy work, they finally finished processing the tiger's carcass. Jiuxiao packed the meat and fur separately, preparing to take them back to the camp for further processing.

"Let's go, we should head back," Jiuxiao said, turning and walking towards the seaside campsite.

Fate and Sania followed behind him, and the three of them embarked on their journey home. Although the encounter had been somewhat perilous, they all emerged unharmed and even acquired a valuable tiger skin.

Arriving at the familiar campsite by the sea, the entrance to the grotto, which had been untouched for nearly a month, was covered in dust. Pushing aside the stone blocking the entrance, Jiu Xiao was the first to enter the grotto, picked up a simple broom he had made before, and began to sweep away the dust.

"Brother Jiuxiao, let me help you." Seeing this, Fate also picked up another broom and started cleaning with Jiuxiao.

With nothing to do, Sania went to where her equipment was stored and gently brushed away the dust. Her tender gaze seemed to be directed not at a pile of cold steel, but at a long-lost comrade.

She then hugged her old weapon to her chest, as if she could feel the power it contained and the memories of fighting alongside it. She smiled gently, a warm feeling welling up inside her.

Girls at this age are like this; their emotional thinking can be easily triggered.

After a flurry of activity, the grotto was clean and tidy again. They placed the packaged tiger meat and fur in a corner of the grotto, preparing for smoking and simple tanning later. Not knowing if the tiger meat would taste good, and adhering to the fine tradition of not wasting any food, Jiu Xiao decided to preserve it as smoked meat.

As a result, the original plan to make a day trip was ruined, and tonight we'll be spending the night at a seaside campsite for the first time in a long time. Fortunately, everything is already there. When we moved from here, we only took some food with us, and everything else is still untouched. We just need to lay down some hay to sleep.

Everyone is quite experienced in making smoked meat. To speed things up, two smoked meat grills were installed, since this tiger has quite a lot of meat.

After assigning tasks to the girls, Jiu Xiao decided to go for a stroll on the beach. He'd almost finished the fresh water he'd brought, so he planned to pick some coconuts and see if he could gather some seafood on the shore; he was getting a bit hungry.

As the girls watched him leave the camp, Jiuxiao arrived at the sea, which he hadn't seen for a long time. The salty sea breeze rushed towards him, carrying a familiar yet nostalgic scent. He took a deep breath, as if trying to imprint this gift from the ocean deep into his heart.

On the beach, coconut trees swayed, their emerald green coconuts gleaming in the sunlight, like giant emeralds. Jiu Xiao skillfully climbed a coconut tree and deftly picked a few ripe coconuts.

For him, who could already skillfully use the magic within his body to enhance his physical abilities, climbing coconut trees was no longer a difficult task. These coconuts were not only thirst-quenching, but the coconut meat was also a good food, truly killing two birds with one stone.

After picking the coconuts, Jiu Xiao walked slowly along the coastline, his eyes searching the shimmering sea. Before long, he spotted a flock of seabirds gathered on the shallows ahead, occasionally pecking at the water with their beaks, seemingly feeding.

Jiu Xiao's heart stirred. He didn't know what they were eating, but that didn't stop him from following them to find out.

Seagull: Don't come any closer and bite me!

Sure enough, in a shallow area surrounded by reefs, Jiu Xiao discovered a group of stranded fish. Driving away the flock of seabirds that were feeding, Jiu Xiao rolled up his trousers, took off his shoes, and carefully stepped into the cold water. The seawater lapped against his calves, bringing a slight chill.

With his extensive survival experience, Jiuxiao quickly collected a small basket of sea fish he couldn't name. The fish weren't very big, the largest being only three or four fingers wide. After accounting for those eaten by seabirds and those picked up by Jiuxiao, there were still quite a few left.

Looking at these fruitful results, he smiled with satisfaction, thinking that he could have an extra meal for everyone tonight.

As the sun set, the sky was painted a vibrant orange-red. Jiuxiao, carrying coconuts and seafood, prepared to embark on his journey home. A gentle sea breeze ruffled his hair, bringing a touch of comfort and tranquility.

Just as he was filled with anticipation for dinner and gratitude for nature's bountiful gifts, a strange phenomenon suddenly appeared on the horizon!

Similar time, similar place, similar events—when these three elements overlap, the sense of déjà vu leaves Jiu Xiao speechless!

"Can't you come up with something new? It's always the same!"

Jiuxiao shouted loudly at the sky, though it was unclear who he was complaining to.

He stopped, his gaze fixed on the horizon, where the once vibrant sunset had suddenly been marred by a huge pink ring. The sunset rippled and swirled, creating a circle as if a large hole had been torn open in the sky by the pink ring.

It's unclear whether the heavens heard the cries of the nine heavens. Unlike before, intricate patterns began to emerge from the suddenly appearing ring, gradually connecting and intertwining, complex and mysterious.

The pink light emanating from the patterns gradually became dazzling, leaving Jiu Xiao speechless. He had never seen such a bizarre yet magnificent sight, and felt both shocked and uneasy.

As the patterns coalesced, a strange energy began to surge at the center of the ring. With a sound like shattering glass, the outline of a human figure emerged within the light. Then the light gradually dimmed, and all the strange phenomena vanished without a trace, as if they had never existed.

Only one cocoon of light fell vertically, shattering just before hitting the seawater, turning into specks of fluorescence that merged into the air. Then, a girl with short pink hair and pigtails fell out, her gaze meeting Jiuxiao's in mid-air.

In that instant, the girl's pink eyes were filled with surprise, astonishment, and bewilderment.

Chapter Thirty-Four: The Goddess of Perfection! Activate!

Xiaoyuan's perspective:

My name is Madoka Kaname. I was originally an ordinary second-year junior high school girl. As for why I'm saying why, it's because not long ago I made a wish to become a magical girl in order to save a dying kitten.

When it comes to magical girls, they're obviously beings who eliminate evil and protect justice. At least that's what Mami-senpai told me, and I wholeheartedly believe it.

Besides Mami-senpai, I have several other friends who fight alongside me: Homura-chan, Sayaka-chan, and Sakura Kyoko-san. We fight together, laugh together, help each other, defeat the witches, and protect the city.

For the first time, I had a best friend; for the first time, I became a magical girl—two joyful things overlapped. And these two joys would bring me even more joy. What I received should have been a dreamlike, blissful time… But why did it turn out like this…?

Just now, Mami suddenly learned the truth about magical girls. It's that witches are transformed magical girls; when the Soul Gem becomes completely corrupted, or when a magical girl falls into despair, she will fall and become a witch.

To be honest, I was also shocked by this cruel truth. If witches are magical girls, then the ones we used to eliminate...

Asami-senpai was the oldest and most mature among us; she had always been our role model and source of support. Upon learning the truth, her eyes filled with despair and pain, losing all their light. At that moment, I felt as if I saw my future self, destined for the same fate.

We tried to comfort Mami, but she suddenly lost her mind and, without warning, used ribbon magic to bind Homura-chan while simultaneously shooting and shattering the Soul Gem on Kyoko's chest.

He shouted something like, "If the Soul Gem can give birth to a witch, then everyone is doomed! You are, and so am I!" while pointing his gun at Homura-chan.

This is really strange! She's such a gentle senior!

Seeing that Homura was about to meet her end, I had no choice but to draw my bow and shatter Senpai's Soul Gem. After doing all this, I felt as if all my strength had been drained away, and I knelt helplessly on the ground, my trembling hands unable to stop.

The moment Mami's Soul Gem shattered, time seemed to freeze, and everything around her became eerily quiet.

I don't know how to face Homura anymore, and not just Homura, but also my parents and Tatsuya. If they knew that her daughter/sister was a monster, how would they look at her?

It doesn't matter anymore...

Rather than become that kind of monster, I'd rather end it all...

But I can't... I'm so young, I've never even been in a relationship... I want to live!

That's it! If I just go to a place where no one knows me, a place without witches and magical girls, and start over, wouldn't that be great? Once this thought arose, it grew wildly in my heart like weeds, and I couldn't shake it off.

I don't know if the gods heard my prayers, but just as I was filled with confusion and despair, a strange light suddenly shone beneath my feet. When I came to my senses, I was already on an unfamiliar sea, with a dumbfounded boy beside me...

He was clearly a complete stranger, yet he gave me an inexplicable sense of closeness. Just as I was about to ask him something, *plop*, I fell into the water...

Dividing line ----------------------

Jiuxiao was shocked to see the girl fall into the water. He immediately jumped into the sea and swam towards the struggling figure. He couldn't bear to watch a life disappear before his eyes.

Moreover, considering the girl's pink hair, round face, and pink eyes, she was most likely someone he "knew". Finally, Jiu Xiao grabbed the girl's arm and used all his strength to drag her back to the shore.

The girl coughed, spitting out mouthfuls of seawater, her face as pale as paper. Once she caught her breath, she suddenly asked, "Do you believe in miracles and magic?"

Upon hearing this, Jiu Xiao froze! No. Little sister, you're Xiao Yuan, not QB! You almost drowned just now, you know that?

Although the girl's question stirred up a storm in Jiuxiao's heart, he still spoke nonsense with a straight face: "Miracles and magic exist, but they are not free. However, having hope is definitely not a bad thing! If someone tells you that having hope is a mistake, I will refute it no matter how many times, and I will always stick to this!"

Sorry, Xiaoyuan, I can only borrow your famous quote here. I hope you won't mind.

Xiaoyuan was stunned. The boy before her could believe in miracles and magic so firmly. This warmed her heart, reminding her of herself in the past... She had thought it was all a lie, but the current situation could only be explained by a miracle.

The boy's words redeemed her wounded and nearly broken heart. Xiaoyuan's eyes stung, and tears streamed down her face uncontrollably, like a broken faucet that couldn't be stopped.

The girl sobbed, "Th...thank you, thank you so much...I'm really grateful...but...you might find this strange, but really..."

Seeing the girl sobbing uncontrollably, the monk Jiuxiao was completely baffled. He thought to himself, "I didn't say anything, so why are you crying like this? Anyone who didn't know better would think I did something to you."

Jiuxiao, somewhat at a loss, gently patted Xiaoyuan's back and soothed her tenderly, "Don't cry, it's okay, everything will be alright. Tell me, what's your name? Why did you suddenly appear here? Did you run into some trouble?"

But the girl ignored him completely, still lost in her grief. Or rather, she simply didn't have the energy to think; maintaining her composure was already an immense effort. Jiu Xiao didn't urge her on, remaining seated beside her, occasionally patting her back as if comforting a wounded cat.

"Cry, cry it out. Let all your unhappiness and grievances out. Maybe you'll feel better afterward."

Jiu Xiao thought to himself, "The fact that he still knows how to cry means things haven't gotten to the worst point yet. It would be a big problem if he became numb."

After a long while, Madoka's crying gradually subsided, though she would occasionally sob. She looked up, a hint of apology on her tear-streaked face: "I'm sorry, I made you laugh. I... my name is Madoka, Kaname Madoka."

Chapter Thirty-Five: My First Time with Xiaoyuan...........Replenishing Mana

Looking at Kaname Madoka, whose tears were still wet on her face, Jiu Xiao felt an indescribable emotion welling up inside him. This girl, whom he had once longed for and felt sorry for, had now broken through the dimensional barrier to come to his side, but her heart was riddled with holes. This made Jiu Xiao want to do something for her, just like he had done for Fate before.

Although we don't know what happened yet, given the nature of Madoka Magica world, it's obvious to anyone with a brain that it's not a good thing.

"It's okay, it's okay. Everyone has sad and upset moments. Um, my name is Jiuxiao, Yuan Jiuxiao. You can call me Yuan Tongxue, or Jiuxiao, it's fine either way. Of course, I still hope you can call me by my name. In exchange, I will call you Xiaoyuan directly, since we may be living together for a long time to come."

Although Xiaoyuan didn't understand what he meant by living together for a long time, she took out her Soul Gem and looked at it. The originally pink and clear Soul Gem had become dull and lifeless, and even faintly emitted an ominous black mist, which made her heart tighten.

She knew her days were numbered. Without the Seed of Sorrow, her only options were to succumb to despair and become a witch, or to end her own life. Her hopes of escaping were dashed once more; the gods had played another cruel joke on her.

When Jiuxiao saw Xiaoyuan take out the murky Soul Gem and hesitate to speak, he immediately realized the girl's worry.

He asked, feigning ignorance, "Is this a gemstone? Why does the color look so strange?"

"You...you can see this?"

Xiaoyuan looked up in surprise, her eyes filled with disbelief. According to QB, ordinary people couldn't observe things related to magical girls. Therefore, it seemed quite incredible that Jiuxiao could see the Soul Gem.

Jiuxiao nodded slightly, his gaze deep: "What? Is it strange that I can see? Not only can I see, but I might even be able to help you." Jiuxiao said meaningfully.

Upon hearing this, a glimmer of hope flashed in Xiaoyuan's eyes, only to dim again. Even if she could see, what difference would it make? It wouldn't help the current situation at all...

Seeing this, Jiu Xiao's heart tightened. He smiled gently, trying to give her confidence in his own way. Ideally, he could guide Xiao Yuan to tell the whole story, so that he could rightfully help her.

"Don't give up so easily. Don't forget that having hope is never a bad thing. Since you can see it, you can intervene. Maybe I really can help. If it's convenient, could you tell me what happened?"

Now that things have come to this point, Jiu Xiao felt that things should be settled. Moreover, given Xiao Yuan's personality, it would be difficult for her to refuse others' kindness. Although prying into a young girl's privacy was somewhat reckless, special circumstances should be treated specially.

Looking into Jiuxiao's determined eyes and hearing his sincere tone, Xiaoyuan finally told him about becoming a magical girl and what happened after everyone learned the truth. This included the fact that she had personally shattered Mami's Soul Gem.

"Jiuxiao, do you really think... there's still any chance of changing this? My Soul Gem has already become like this... and I even killed my senior with my own hands. Maybe I'm already a monster without a soul..."

As she spoke, Xiaoyuan's eyes filled with tears again.

After listening to Xiaoyuan's account and combining it with his own memories of his past life, Jiuxiao guessed that this Xiaoyuan was from a previous life before he became a god. He couldn't say exactly which life cycle it was, as the original work didn't provide a detailed description.

Seeing Xiaoyuan's swollen eyes and pained expression, Jiuxiao didn't know how to comfort her. Objectively speaking, it was indeed she who had killed her senior; that was an undeniable fact.

Although the senior is indeed known as the "Goddess of Civil War," we can't say she deserves to die just because of that... As for denying whether one is human, Jiu Xiao thinks that's completely absurd.

If anyone is at fault, it's QB's fault, QB, you really deserve to be punished! Who agrees? Who disagrees?

Moreover, Xiaoyuan is the only girl who made QB's performance drop to zero. You are a girl who is qualified to become a god, so are people very important to you?

If a kind and gentle girl like Madoka, who takes helping others as her duty, is deemed not human, then 90% of the world's population would be substandard. And as long as someone is cute, forget about being human; even an evil god, a demon, or a monster wouldn't be out of the question...

Of course, these things couldn't be said directly to Xiaoyuan, since nothing had actually happened yet.

Jiu Xiao gently held Xiao Yuan's hand, wanting to pass on his warmth to the bewildered and self-destructive girl. He wanted to use this method to give Xiao Yuan the strength to get out of her predicament.

"Xiaoyuan, don't blame yourself, and don't give up easily. Although you accidentally killed your senior, it was to protect your important friend. Most importantly, QB took advantage of the interest rate differential and your kindness to deceive all of you!"

Not telling the whole story is the same as saying nothing at all. It's like incomplete loyalty is equivalent to absolute disloyalty! Although QB claims to never lie, an incomplete truth is often more terrifying than a lie.

"And you know what? There are countless possibilities in this universe, and the world we live in is just one of them. What you see and experience may only be a fragment of all those possibilities. What you have to do now is live on, because only by living on can you have a chance to atone for your sins. Maybe you'll find that when you return to the world you once lived in, everything might start anew."

Of course, the most important thing is that Houmura will take action. Do you understand the value of time reversal?

"Xiaoyuan, believe in me, and believe in yourself. Since fate brought us together, there must be a reason. Perhaps, I am the one who can help you."

Seeing is believing, Jiu Xiao directly activated his ability, continuously injecting magic power into Xiao Yuan's body.

"Uh...um..."

As magic surged in, Xiaoyuan made a strange sound. This tingling sensation temporarily lifted her from her negative emotions, and as she looked at Jiuxiao, a glimmer of light gradually returned to her eyes.

Most importantly, Madoka discovers that as magic flows in, her Soul Gem is being slowly purified.

This constant cycle of despair followed by hope, then despair again followed by hope, finally broke her grip on her tears, which streamed down her face once more.

Xiaoyuan sobbed, "Can someone like me really be saved? I'm just an empty shell without a soul..."

Jiuxiao affirmed once again, "Of course, the call from your heart has been conveyed to me. Wanting to live, wanting to atone for your sins, is your right. A kind girl like you who holds hope in her heart will be helped by the gods."

His words gently pried open a little of the shackles in the girl's heart, like a ray of light in the dark night, like a life-saving straw. As long as one has hope, one will inevitably grab it!

"Please... let me... forget all of this for now."

Unable to contain her emotions any longer, Xiaoyuan threw herself into Jiuxiao's arms.

Chapter Thirty-Six: New Friends