My and Their Anime-Style Otherworldly Survival Adventure

Jiu Xiao noticed that Xiao Yuan's behavior was strange; she was looking down, her steps were heavy, and she was completely different from her usual lively, cheerful, and smiling self. Jiu Xiao frowned and walked towards Xiao Yuan.

Miki Sayaka had been pondering what had happened to Madoka the whole way. Upon arriving at the school gate, she glanced up and noticed a handsome guy staring at them. And to make matters worse, he was actually walking towards them.

"Do you know that person?" Sayaka Miki nudged Hitomi Shizuki with her elbow and asked in a low voice, while gesturing for her to look at the boy walking towards them.

Hitomi Shizuki shook her head, a hint of doubt flashing in her eyes: "I don't know him, and he doesn't look like a student from our school."

The whispering of her friends quickly caught Xiaoyuan's attention. She looked in the direction they were talking, and in an instant, her eyes were glued to them, as if she had been petrified.

That was the person Xiaoyuan had longed for in her dreams, and now he was actually standing before her. A look of astonishment flashed in Xiaoyuan's eyes, but it was quickly replaced by deep longing. She stopped in her tracks, standing frozen in place. The surrounding noise gradually faded away, leaving only the seemingly solidified space between her and Jiuxiao.

With a "thud," Xiao Yuan's schoolbag slipped from her hands and fell to the ground, but she didn't notice. She just stared blankly at Jiu Xiao, her vision gradually blurring.

"So...it wasn't a dream after all..." Xiao Yuan murmured, countless fragments of distant memories surging in her mind. Those times spent with Jiu Xiao, whether laughter or tears, were so real and warm. She seemed not to hear even the concerned words of her two friends; all her attention was focused on Jiu Xiao.

Jiu Xiao strode forward, almost running to Xiao Yuan's side. Looking at Xiao Yuan's current state, he already had a guess in his mind. Jiu Xiao squatted down to help her pick up her schoolbag, and said softly, "Classmate, haven't we met somewhere before?" Although Jiu Xiao used a question, his tone was unusually certain, as if he was already convinced that there was an inexplicable connection between the two of them.

Xiao Yuan nodded blankly, tears welling up in her eyes.

Jiu Xiao gently stroked Xiao Yuan's head, a gesture he had repeated countless times. The girl's body trembled violently, as if she were feeling a long-lost warmth and peace. Tears finally streamed down her face, dripping onto the cold ground and disappearing instantly.

"Jiuxiao...jun?" Xiaoyuan's voice was like a bubble rising from deep water, clinging to the dew on the edge of a dream. She trembled as she grasped the boy's hand that was stroking her head, her fingertips just touching the warm fragment of the Circular Principle (the ring Jiuxiao wore on his hand). Countless fragments of memory suddenly exploded in the depths of her consciousness, blurring the boundary between reality and dreams.

I can't tell, I really can't tell... Is it Zhuangzi dreaming of a butterfly, or a butterfly dreaming of Zhuangzi?

Suddenly, Jiu Xiao hugged Xiao Yuan tightly, letting her tears soak his chest. All his grievances, longing, and unease found an outlet at this moment.

On the rooftop, Homura Akemi's fingers, pressed against the wire mesh of the railing, turned slightly white. She stared intently at the two people embracing tightly below. The black-haired girl unconsciously bit her lip, the taste of blood mingling with the smoke of gunpowder spreading on her tongue. She hadn't expected it all to be real; the boy hadn't lied.

But exactly when...?

Unable to bear it any longer, Homura Akemi kicked the wall hard and turned to leave the rooftop.

Hitomi Shizuki and Sayaka Miki were both dumbfounded, completely unable to comprehend the situation before them. The commotion they were making quickly attracted the attention of more people around them, and whispers arose one after another, but no one dared to step forward and disturb the long-separated lovers.

Realizing what had happened, Sayaka Miki pulled the two apart, then stepped forward and shielded the bewildered Madoka behind her. She looked up and angrily demanded, "What did you do to Madoka?! You're not allowed to bully Madoka!"

Jiu Xiao was taken aback, only then noticing the blue-haired girl next to Xiao Yuan, and the more he looked, the more familiar she seemed. As for the other green-haired girl, sorry, he really didn't recognize her!

"Holy crap, Shuang-ge!" Jiu Xiao couldn't help but curse, instinctively taking a small step back. This guy was Xiao Yuan's staunch supporter. If she found out that he was the one who made Xiao Yuan cry, wouldn't she tear him to pieces?

The inexplicable address froze Miki Sayaka in an instant, and coupled with the other woman's small backward movement, Miki Sayaka felt offended. She, Sayaka-sama, wasn't some man-eating demon; why should a grown man like her be so scared that she backed away?

Miki Sayaka frowned, hands on her hips, glaring menacingly at Jiuxiao, a strange displeasure creeping into her heart. Just as she was about to confront Jiuxiao, Shizuki Hitomi gently tugged at Miki Sayaka's sleeve, gesturing for her to look around.

Miki Sayaka then realized that the students around them had started pointing and whispering, the chatter growing louder, and some even taking out their phones to take pictures. Miki Sayaka blushed slightly. Despite her usually carefree nature, she still felt a little uncomfortable being watched by so many people.

After glaring at Jiuxiao, Miki Sayaka said to Shizuki Hitomi, "Hitomi, you go first, class is about to start. Ask for leave for me and Madoka, just say Madoka is sick and I need to take care of her." With that, she pulled Madoka along, preparing to find a quiet place to properly question her about what had happened. She had a feeling that Madoka's strange behavior was definitely related to this guy in front of her.

Hitomi Shizuki nodded helplessly. Although she was filled with curiosity and doubt, she knew now was not the time to ask questions. Before leaving, she secretly glanced at Jiuxiao. The boy's handsome face made her blush almost imperceptibly for a moment, but she quickly looked away, turned around and left quickly to ask for leave for Xiaoyuan and Sayaka.

Unbeknownst to Jiu Xiao and the others, a tall girl with golden eyes and golden spiral twin tails—Mami Tomoe—stood quietly not far away, staring intently at them. More precisely, she was staring at Jiu Xiao and the ring on his hand. She shared the same question as QB: why would a boy possess the aura of a magical girl? And that ring—there was no doubt, this person might be one of her kind.

But didn't QB say that only girls could become its contractors? So, what's with this boy? It seems QB is hiding something from her too. For the first time, Mami Tomoe began to suspect QB. She secretly memorized the appearances of Jiuxiao and the others, deciding to find a suitable opportunity to approach him and uncover the truth.

Miki Sayaka led Madoka and Kushou to a café they frequented after school. The three of them remained silent the entire way, like the calm before a storm.

Inside the café, the three sat facing each other, each with a steaming cup of coffee in front of them, but none of them had touched it. The atmosphere was so tense it was almost palpable.

Sayaka Miki broke the silence first, raising her chin and speaking as if interrogating a criminal: "Tell me, what exactly happened between you two? I don't remember Madoka having a friend like that, let alone someone who would make her cry so bitterly." Her eyes darted back and forth between Kusho and Madoka, trying to catch a clue from their expressions.

Jiu Xiao was drenched in sweat. Shuang Ge truly lived up to his reputation; his imposing presence was no joke. He looked to Xiao Yuan for help, hoping she could say something to ease the awkward situation.

Xiao Yuan dared not look Jiu Xiao in the eye. She had just been hugged by him in front of everyone, and that had taken all her courage. Xiao Yuan seemed to have returned to the time when she first met Jiu Xiao, becoming introverted and easily embarrassed. She fiddled with her fingers, head down, silent.

Seeing this, Sayaka Miki was furious. Both of them were behaving like this, making her, with her quick temper, extremely anxious. She slammed her hand on the table, causing the liquid in her coffee cup to ripple slightly with a loud "bang": "Hey! You two, are you going to talk or not? If you don't talk, I'm going to..."

Halfway through her sentence, Miki Sayaka suddenly realized she had lost her temper. She quickly composed herself, took a deep breath, and tried to make her tone sound calmer: "Madoka, you know this guy, right? Could it be... Madoka, you've secretly gotten a boyfriend?"

Upon hearing this, Xiaoyuan looked up abruptly, like a cat whose tail had been stepped on. Her cheeks flushed crimson, and even her ears turned red. She quickly waved her hands in denial, saying, "No, that's not it! Jiuxiao... he... he is...!"

Seeing that Xiaoyuan's CPU was about to overload due to tension, Jiuxiao quickly took over the conversation, trying to help Xiaoyuan out: "Ahem, you might not believe it, but we are pen pals in parallel universes, the kind who exchange letters in dreams through quantum entanglement..." Jiuxiao suddenly spoke, his slender fingers drawing a Möbius strip on the table.

Miki Sayaka narrowed her eyes suspiciously: "Huh? Do you think I'm a three-year-old?"

“No, Sayaka, let me explain… he is…” Xiaoyuan’s fingertips unconsciously traced the rim of the ceramic cup, the rising steam blurring her glasses. An invisible barrier lay across the surface of her memories; when she tried to touch those warm fragments, it was like reaching for the moon's reflection in water. As more and more fragments of memory flooded her mind, Xiaoyuan became increasingly confused; she could no longer understand whether what they had experienced was real or not.

Sayaka Miki was getting impatient. If she didn't want to see the innocent Madoka being deceived, she really wouldn't want to get involved. Besides, this seemingly polite and handsome boy gave her a very complicated feeling; there was a strange sense of familiarity, yet he seemed to be hiding many secrets. She frowned, her fingers tapping lightly on the table, making a "tap-tap" sound, as if she was thinking about something.

"Alright, I don't want to hear your wild and unfounded explanations. If you really are from a parallel universe, then provide some evidence to convince me. Evidence!"

Jiu Xiao sighed. Since you don't believe me, Shuang-ge, I'll just have to give you a little magical shock. After quickly finishing his coffee, Jiu Xiao stood up and said, "I do have evidence, but it's not convenient to show it here. We need to go somewhere secluded. This evidence can't directly prove that I'm from another world, but it can let you understand another side of this world."

"To a secluded place?" Miki Sayaka immediately became alert, her brows furrowing. "To a secluded place? You wouldn't be planning something bad to us, would you?" Miki Sayaka crossed her arms, her eyes filled with wariness.

Jiu Xiao almost laughed out of anger. His gaze swept over Miki Sayaka's flat chest. Although he didn't say anything, his subtle look still made Miki Sayaka feel a kind of mockery. Her face darkened, and her hands unconsciously clenched: "What do you mean? Just say it!"

He tightened his collar: "What are you looking at! Just say what you have to say!"

Jiu Xiao quickly looked away, coughing twice to cover his embarrassment: "Ahem, don't misunderstand, I didn't mean anything by it. At your age... it does seem... ahem." Realizing he had let something slip, Jiu Xiao quickly stopped talking, afraid of further aggravating Miki Sayaka's sensitive nerves.

Miki Sayaka was utterly enraged. So what if she's flat-chested? Did she eat your rice because she's flat-chested? She abruptly stood up, the chair sliding backward with a screeching sound from the sudden force. Her cheeks flushed an even brighter red with embarrassment and anger. She rolled up her sleeves—a prelude to Miki Sayaka's attack.

Xiaoyuan quickly pulled her impulsive friend back, anxiously advising, "Sayaka, calm down! Jiuxiao-kun didn't mean any harm. He's always been quite straightforward, so don't take it to heart." As she spoke, Xiaoyuan winked at Jiuxiao, signaling him to apologize quickly.

Jiu Xiao pouted. What's wrong with this world? Can't people even tell the truth? But seeing Xiao Yuan's pleading eyes, Jiu Xiao reluctantly spoke up: "Okay, Sayaka, I misspoke. I apologize. As an apology, this coffee is on me."

Seeing Jiu Xiao call her by her first name, Miki Sayaka felt extremely awkward, and a little embarrassed. But she would never admit to this subtle feeling, and immediately said unhappily, "Are we that close? Who, who told you to call me by my first name? And who asked you to treat me? Don't think I'll let you off the hook just because of this!" After saying that, Miki Sayaka glared at Jiu Xiao, seemingly wanting to argue a few more times, but seeing that Xiao Yuan was almost crying beside her, she finally softened.

"Oh, fine, I won't call you by your name then. I'll call you Shuang-ge from now on! Hello, Shuang-ge!" Jiu Xiao used a feigned retreat to advance, deliberately misinterpreting Miki Sayaka's meaning, wanting to tease her.

Miki Sayaka fell for it as expected, gritting her teeth and saying, "Just call me Sayaka! Don't try to provoke me!" After saying that, she sat back heavily in her chair, angrily turning her head away and refusing to look at Jiuxiao again.

Seeing this, Xiaoyuan breathed a sigh of relief and quickly smoothed things over, saying, "Alright, alright, we're all friends, don't get angry over such a small thing. Jiuxiao-jun is actually a very easy person to get along with. He just sometimes likes to tease the people around him. He's not a bad person at heart, Sayaka, so don't take it too seriously."

Chapter 139 Partners of Justice

"Huh? Who's friends with him?" Sayaka Miki turned her head abruptly, retorting with a displeased expression, though the initial anger in her tone had noticeably subsided. She glared at Jiuxiao, pretending to be angry as she muttered, "I'm not that kind of person. Who would want to be friends with someone like that..."

Xiaoyuan smiled helplessly. She could tell that Miki Sayaka had begun to accept Jiuxiao as a friend. However, she wouldn't admit it so easily because of her pride.

"By the way, Lord Jiuxiao, didn't you say you had important evidence to present? Let's find a suitable place so this doesn't escalate any further," Xiaoyuan said, changing the subject.

Jiu Xiao nodded, and everyone quickly finished their coffees before heading to the counter to pay. Jiu Xiao had promised to treat, and he wouldn't go back on his word. However, when he handed the money to the counter, the receptionist was stunned.

"Sir, may I ask which edition of this banknote is this?" The receptionist looked at the banknote in Jiu Xiao's hand with a slight frown.

Jiu Xiao's heart skipped a beat. How could he have forgotten about this? This was the banknote used in the Black Bullet World.

The receptionist noticed Jiu Xiao's embarrassment and immediately gave him a friendly smile, explaining in a gentle voice, "Sir, we also accept credit cards. If it's convenient for you, you can also choose to become a member and get a discount."

Jiu Xiao was utterly despondent; this was awkward. He couldn't afford to pay by card, and washing dishes was an option, but he clearly didn't want to make a bigger fool of himself at this crucial moment. So, he looked to Xiao Yuan for help.

Wife, save me!

Xiaoyuan turned her head slightly and gently scratched her cheek with her finger, clearly a little embarrassed. But she gritted her teeth, endured the strange look from the receptionist, and walked up, saying softly, "Um, excuse me, my friend lives abroad and isn't very familiar with the local currency, so I'll pay." As she spoke, Xiaoyuan took out a Fukuzawa Yukichi note from her small bag and handed it to the receptionist.

The receptionist took the money, quickly completed the transaction, and her professional smile returned: "Thank you for your patronage, and welcome back next time."

Although Miki Sayaka didn't know what had happened, seeing Jiuxiao's discomfiture made her laugh so hard she almost fell over, completely disregarding her ladylike image. Although, to be honest, she never really had one.

At school, Homura Akemi transferred to Madoka's class as scheduled. Staring blankly at Madoka's empty seat, Homura was stunned. "Where's my Madoka, all grown up? I just saw her with a man at the school gate..." She immediately realized what had happened; that man must have run off with her Madoka that morning. As for the other empty seat, sorry, she really didn't know the person there...

As Jiuxiao and his companions strolled along, the sharp-eyed Miki Sayaka quickly spotted an empty alley. Pointing to it, she said, "How about over there? There are no security cameras around, so you can confidently present your 'evidence'." She emphasized the word "evidence," clearly showing her disdain for Jiuxiao's pretentious behavior.

Jiu Xiao didn't mind her attitude. He looked in the direction that Miki Sayaka was pointing and frowned slightly. Jiu Xiao sensed an ominous aura there.

"It can't be such a coincidence..." Jiu Xiao muttered to himself.

Upon reaching the entrance of the alley, Jiu Xiao stopped Xiao Yuan and Miki Sayaka from going inside. Through observation, Jiu Xiao discovered that the space inside was distorted.

"Wait, Madoka, do you sense anything unusual?"

Madoka shook her head, looking at him with a puzzled expression. Indeed, Madoka was still an ordinary girl, so naturally she couldn't sense the aura of the witch's barrier. Miki Sayaka, however, said with displeasure, "What trick are you trying to pull now? Are you running out of stories and about to beg us for mercy?"

Jiuxiao turned his head with a serious expression and said, "When we go inside, stick close to me and don't run around, okay? Especially you, Sayaka, if you get hurt because you don't follow my instructions, don't cry."

"Tch~ You're just playing tricks. We'll see how you get out of this later..." Miki Sayaka scoffed, unconcerned.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yuan seemed to recall something, nodded as if facing a formidable enemy, and subconsciously grasped Jiu Xiao's hand.

The three stepped into the alley, and in the next instant, the scene before them changed drastically. The entire alley twisted and transformed into a candy house, the brick walls became cookies, and the water on the ground turned into caramel syrup. A rat wearing a chef's hat stood on a giant cheese, screeching strangely, as icing rained down on it.

The sudden turn of events startled Sayaka Miki, causing her to stumble backward and nearly crash into the wall. Fortunately, Kyuu-soo reacted quickly, grabbing her and steadying her.

"What on earth is going on? Are you kidding me? I must be having a nightmare! Right, Madoka?" Sayaka said in horror, hugging Madoka tightly for comfort.

Madoka quickly found the corresponding information in the fragments of memory, which was her experience as a magical girl in the "dream".

"Nine, Nine Heavens Lord, is this... a witch's barrier?" Xiaoyuan asked timidly, while hugging Miki Sayaka and hiding behind Nine Heavens Lord.

"It's good that you still remember these things. Don't worry, a few familiars can't do anything to me. Just protect yourselves." Jiu Xiao said with relief. He was glad that Xiao Yuan still remembered these things, which would prevent some tragedies from happening. As he turned to leave, he seemed to suddenly remember something, took out a pistol from his system space, and handed it to Xiao Yuan.

"You've kept it for self-defense, so you haven't forgotten how to use it, right?" Xiaoyuan had lived in the Black Bullet World for two years and knew a little about firearms.

Xiaoyuan took the pistol, her finger instinctively resting on the trigger, recalling her days training in the world of black bullets.

Sayaka Miki was completely bewildered, unable to understand what they were saying at all. What was a witch's barrier? Why did Madoka know how to use a pistol? Looking at the metallic pistol in Madoka's hand, Sayaka Miki didn't think it was just for show.

The familiars gave Miki Sayaka no time to be surprised, charging towards them in the blink of an eye, their posture clearly hostile. Seeing this, Jiuxiao's eyes immediately sharpened, his demonic power surging as he drew a katana from his system space. Almost like slicing through vegetables, he instantly slew the leading familiars. Limbs scattered everywhere, a particularly gruesome sight in this eerie, candy-house-like space.

They charged through the candy-lined alleyways, nothing could stop them. Jiuxiao led the way, followed closely by Xiaoyuan and Miki Sayaka. Xiaoyuan gripped her gun tightly, her heart filled with tension and unease, but she tried her best to maintain a calm demeanor, not wanting to distract Jiuxiao.

"Watch out!" Miki Sayaka suddenly shouted, pointing to a piece of cheese behind her where a elusive creature had slipped through the net. Instinctively, she tried to shield Madoka with her body. Madoka sidestepped Miki Sayaka and fired two shots at the familiar, but unfortunately, the gun wasn't powerful enough to finish it off. However, it bought Jiuxiao time to act.

"Get down!" Jiu Xiao shouted, conjuring a ball of flame in his empty hand. With a "whoosh," he threw the fireball, which drew a dazzling trajectory in the air and accurately struck the familiar that was trying to sneak up on him.

With a deafening roar, the fireball exploded on the familiar. Miki Sayaka, pinned to the ground by Madoka, felt her ears ringing, her vision distorted by the intense heat. She stared blankly at Kyuu, one hand holding a sword, the other palm flickering with orange flames that gently illuminated the boy's slightly bruised face. That posture was exactly like the "partner of justice" she had imagined countless times.

A wave of intense heat swept across Miki Sayaka's face, bringing a sharp, burning sting that abruptly pulled her back to reality. Feeling her heart pounding, Miki Sayaka felt her cheeks growing increasingly hot. Not the kind of heat from the heat, but a more intense, almost soul-deep burning sensation. She quickly averted her gaze, unable to meet Jiuxiao's seemingly piercing eyes any longer.

After the crisis was averted, Jiuxiao dealt with the last large familiar. The surrounding environment distorted again, but quickly returned to normal. Jiuxiao turned around, beaming with pride, and said, "Well, now you believe I'm from another world, right?"

"Hey! You're bleeding!" Sayaka Miki suddenly pointed at Jiuxiao's face. It was a wound Jiuxiao had accidentally gotten from a familiar's severed limb during the battle. Although it wasn't deep, it was very noticeable on his fair face.

Jiuxiao casually brushed his fingertips across the wound, a pink light shimmering at his fingertips, and in the blink of an eye, the wound was completely healed: "It's just a minor injury. But you..."

He suddenly leaned close to Sayaka's ear: "The way you tried to protect Madoka just now was very chivalrous. Come to think of it...like a hero of justice." Jiuxiao teased deliberately, trying to win the girl's heart. As a transmigrator, he naturally knew what Shuang Ge wanted to hear most, and could also gain some goodwill in the process—why not?

Sayaka Miki's ears turned bright red instantly, and she almost tripped over the pebbles as she backed away: "W-why did you have to be so nosy! I just... I just..." The girl stammered for a long time but couldn't come up with a coherent explanation. In the end, she could only lower her head in embarrassment and anger, letting her long hair cover half of her cheek.

"Nine Heavens Lord is as amazing as ever, unlike me, who can't help at all now..." Xiaoyuan's mood was a little down. For the first time, she felt powerless because she was born an ordinary person. It seems that becoming a magical girl isn't so hard to accept... Anyway, Nine Heavens Lord won't look down on her... and she can stand on the same level as him, unlike now, where she can only be a spectator.

Suddenly, Jiu Xiao flicked Xiao Yuan's forehead. Xiao Yuan winced and covered her forehead, a look of confusion and grievance flashing in her eyes.

"Silly girl, don't overthink it. Fighting is what men should do. You girls are just here to cheer each other on and shout '666'," Jiu Xiao said with a smile, his eyes full of affection.

Xiaoyuan paused for a moment. Yes, Jiuxiao never cared about these things. Whether she was a magical girl or an ordinary girl, in his eyes, she was just an ordinary girl, and it seemed she didn't need to dwell on these things.

The same words, spoken to different people, stirred up different ripples. Miki Sayaka felt a surge of secret joy; so, in Jiu Xiao's eyes, she, Sayaka, was also a girl. Hearing Jiu Xiao call her "Brother Shuang," she had thought he didn't consider her a woman. No, no, no, she shouldn't have cared so much about her image in Jiu Xiao's eyes, after all… Thinking of that figure still lying in the hospital bed, Miki Sayaka felt a pang of guilt.

Sayaka Miki quickly shook her head, banishing these distracting thoughts from her mind. More pressing than these trivial matters was something else entirely. Looking at Jiuxiao's perfectly healed skin, Sayaka tentatively asked, "That flame just now... and how did the wound on your face heal so instantly? Was it magic? So, you really are from another world?"

Jiu Xiao revealed a mysterious smile, seeing through Miki Sayaka's little scheme at a glance. She probably wanted to ask Jiu Xiao about healing magic. Jiu Xiao deliberately countered, "Oh? How do you know it's magic? You look down on superpowers, don't you?" Jiu Xiao blinked, deliberately keeping Sayaka in suspense and not directly answering her question.

Seeing this, Sayaka scratched her head sheepishly and gave a silly grin, saying, "Sorry, sorry, that's not what I meant. Seeing your amazing abilities just now, I subconsciously made the connection..."

At this moment, Jiu Xiao abruptly changed the subject, interrupting, "I was just kidding. This is actually magic. The flames and the instant healing of the wounds were all magic I possess. Not only can it heal wounds, but any injury can be repaired if I want to; it's just a matter of how much the price is. Sayaka-chan, magic and miracles exist, but they're not free. If you want something, you must pay the corresponding price. Of course, if you can pay a sufficient price, I might be willing to help you once." Jiu Xiao hinted, deliberately leaving the girl with a glimmer of hope.

Realizing she'd been tricked, Sayaka Miki blushed slightly. Forcing down her embarrassment and anger, she forced a slightly awkward dry laugh and said, "Hahaha, Jiuxiao-kun, you're really funny. I thought those abilities could be used freely, but it turns out there are limitations..."

Xiao Yuan hesitated, unsure why Jiu Xiao would conceal his abilities here. She gazed at him, her heart filled with doubt. But since Jiu Xiao had said so, he must have his reasons. Xiao Yuan chose to believe him and decided not to expose him here.

After leaving the alley, an inexplicable silence fell between the three. Sayaka Miki's burgeoning hope was ruthlessly extinguished by Jiu Xiao, but she couldn't blame him; after all, she wasn't selfish enough to make Jiu Xiao, whom she had just met, go to great lengths to save someone he had no connection with.

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Chapter 140 Being Kept by Xiao Yuan

Jiang Taigong fished, and those who were willing took the bait; besides, Jiuxiao had already taken the bait. If Miki Sayaka could break her own moral boundaries and selfishly ask Jiuxiao to treat Kamijou Kyosuke, he would definitely agree. Once a person's bottom line is broken, many things become much easier, which wouldn't be a bad thing for Miki Sayaka. Stubbornly adhering to one's own principles will only lead to a dead end, a fact proven countless times by Akemi Homura in her reincarnations.

As for the other path, making Miki Sayaka pay a hefty price to get him to treat her? Don't be ridiculous. Miki Sayaka is just a middle school student; what valuable things or abilities could she possibly offer Jiuxiao? Besides, that's not what Jiuxiao wants. What he wants is to see Miki Sayaka's inner struggle and growth, not a simple exchange of benefits...

Okay, even after saying so many nice words, it can't hide Jiu Xiao's "wicked ambition." No more pretense! Yuan Jiu Xiao just lusts after Miki Sayaka's body! If he wants a harem, he'll stop at nothing!

Among the five-colored team, the most difficult to deal with isn't the seemingly cold and aloof Homura Akemi. Once Madoka is won over, how could Homura possibly escape? She'll be worn down to death! On the contrary, it's the straightforward Sayaka Miki who poses a significant challenge for Jiu Xiao, because straightforwardness often means being inflexible. Once goodwill is established, it's difficult to sway her using conventional methods. But who is Jiu Xiao? He's a "scumbag" determined to build a harem across countless worlds, so naturally he has his own set of methods.

Having come to terms with his own feelings, Jiu Xiao decided to take the initiative. So what if he was a scoundrel? It was better than being hypocritical. At least he never hid his desires, and he was more open and honest than those two-faced people.

After glancing at the time, Jiu Xiao said, "Xiao Yuan, you guys should go to school for class later. I'll come find you after school."

Xiao Yuan hesitated, worried about leaving Jiu Xiao alone, since he had just arrived in this world and was unfamiliar with everything. But then she thought that Jiu Xiao not only possessed great martial arts skills, but was also quite mature, so it seemed that she, a middle school student, didn't need to worry about him.

Xiaoyuan nodded, handed her wallet and phone to Jiuxiao, and instructed, "Okay, Jiuxiao-kun, be careful. If anything happens, call Sayaka. Her contact information is in my phone. I'll get back to you as soon as possible." After saying that, Xiaoyuan looked at Miki Sayaka and added, "Sayaka, if Jiuxiao-kun contacts you, remember to let me know."