People are in the magic card, instigating rebellion against the world.

Chapter 101 The way you've done this, I'm starting to want to eat both of you members of the Li family...

"I'm going back!"

Li Meiling clutched the pills in her hand, hurriedly uttered a sentence, and turned to run towards the classroom.

"Mei-ling seems really happy!" Sakura tilted her head as she watched Mei-ling's retreating figure.

Tomoyo nodded gently, her purple eyes filled with a tender smile: "Yes, Yezi gave her new hope. Having a direction to strive for makes all the difference."

【Daodaiji Chiyo’s Emotion Value +12】

[Kinomoto Sakura's emotional value +10]

Ye Hui shrugged: "I only gave her a possible direction. As for how far she can go in the future, it still depends on her to take it one step at a time."

He gazed in the direction where Li Meiling had disappeared, a glimmer of hope quietly rising in his heart.

So what if you don't have spiritual roots?
With Meiling's tenacity, she might just be able to create a unique path in physical training!

He suddenly remembered Touya, who had been able to tear open the "water sign" with his bare hands before.

If Meiling can truly temper her physical body to its limit.

In the future, if they team up with Li Xiaolang, they might actually be able to "physically withstand the Clow Cards"?
The next day, during lunch break.

Ye Hui received an unexpected invitation.

For the first time ever, Li Xiaolang took the initiative to find him and invited him to meet under the old locust tree next to the stadium.

"What do you need me for, Li?" Ye Hui looked at Li Xiaolang, who had a serious expression on his face, and couldn't help but stroke his chin.

Recently, his only interaction with Li Xiaolang has been with Li Meiling.

He secretly guessed to himself.

Is Li Xiaolang here to express his gratitude?

Should we give him some kind of thank-you gift?
Hmm, if I could take this opportunity to exchange ideas with him about the Li family's Taoist techniques, that would be quite good.
Li Xiaolang didn't speak immediately, but stared at Ye Hui with a complicated look in his eyes.

—There was gratitude, scrutiny, and a hint of barely perceptible admiration in his eyes, which made Ye Hui's skin crawl and give him goosebumps.

[Li Xiaolang's Mood Value +15]

"Li, what exactly do you want?"

Ye Hui couldn't help but complain in his heart.

Why are we getting beaten up again?

She's not some sentimental protagonist in an 8 PM drama, why does she have to stare at people like that?
"...I meant to say thank you."

After a while.

Li Xiaolang slowly opened his mouth, his voice not loud, but very sincere.

[Li Xiaolang's Mood Value +12]

"Thank me for what?" Ye Hui asked knowingly.

"Thank you... for showing Meiling a way."

Li Xiaolang's expression remained serious. "I've never seen her so happy. After we got back last night, she was so excited that she couldn't sleep all night and kept saying that she wanted to train hard."

[Li Xiaolang's Mood Value +16]

Ye Hui could imagine that scene.

With Meiling's personality, once she sets her mind on a goal, she is absolutely persistent and unwavering.

"That was her own choice, and it has nothing to do with me." Ye Hui raised an eyebrow.

However, the combined emotional points you two gave were indeed quite good.

“No, this is different.” Li Xiaolang immediately shook his head, his eyes serious. “You gave her hope, and I am very grateful to you.”

"From childhood to adulthood, because she didn't have magic, she was always very self-conscious. The more she tried to be strong, the more upset she was inside."

“She used to say, ‘It’s okay, I can help with my strength,’ but I know that she actually envies me for being able to use Taoist magic… and I have never known how to help her.”

At the end, Li Xiaolang's tone carried a hint of guilt, and then he sighed softly.

[Li Xiaolang's Mood Value +17]

Looking at him like this, Ye Hui felt a pang of emotion.

Although Li Xiaolang is usually arrogant, he genuinely cares about Meiling.

He cares so much about her, and understands her so well.
Tsk! The way you're doing this, I'm starting to want to ship you two...

"However, you came to see me today not just to thank me, right?" Ye Hui changed the subject, seeing through his thoughts.

Li Xiaolang took a deep breath, as if he had made a great decision, and nodded solemnly: "That's right, I want to make a deal with you."

[Li Xiaolang's Mood Value +12]

"A deal?" Ye Hui raised an eyebrow, intrigued. "Interesting, tell me about it."

Could it really be as he thought?

Should we exchange Taoist techniques with him?
Without wasting words, Li Xiaolang pulled out a thread-bound ancient book from his pocket.

The book's cover is dark blue, and the edges are somewhat worn, indicating that it's quite old.

The cover features the four large, gold-embossed traditional Chinese characters that read "Essentials of Talisman Explanation," written in a vigorous and powerful style.

"This is a secret manual of talismans passed down through generations in our Li family. It records the methods of making various talismans, the proportions of materials, and the methods of using them."

He handed the ancient book to Ye Hui.

"Although the contents may not be as good as the talismans you use for cultivating immortality, they should still be of some use to you."

"Didn't you always want to discuss Taoist arts with me?"

Li Xiaolang breathed a sigh of relief. "I'll use this in exchange for your help with Meiling in the future—if she encounters any problems with 'body training,' I hope you can give her some guidance."

Ye Hui's eyes lit up instantly.

Just as he guessed!
Li Xiaolang was actually willing to take the initiative to communicate with him about the Li family's Taoist techniques!

Most of the talisman techniques he mastered came from the knowledge unlocked by the system's secondary professions.

The talismans of the Li family are spells that have been passed down for many years in the world of magic cards and have formed their own system.

From material selection to drawing techniques, each has its own unique logic.

He had been eyeing it for a long time and had tried to communicate with Li Xiaolang many times, but was always refused by the other party because the family's secret techniques could not be passed on to outsiders.

Now that the other party has taken the initiative to offer the secret manual, Ye Hui can no longer contain his anticipation.

If he could thoroughly study this book, "Essentials of Talismans".

Not only can it improve one's talisman skills, but it can also compare the differences between the two systems and further explore the essential differences between magic power and spiritual power!
However, he wasn't in a hurry to accept the manual. Instead, he looked at Li Xiaolang and asked, "You only need me to guide Meiling? Let me make it clear beforehand, I really don't have any ready-made body-training techniques."

“No, all I need is... for you to continue guiding Meiling in her physical training.” Li Xiaolang’s eyes were exceptionally serious.

[Li Xiaolang's Mood Value +16]

"You don't need to give her any complete cultivation techniques, just give her some guidance when she encounters problems, and... if possible, you can give her some of those 'Body Tempering Pills' again in the future."

Ye Hui was overjoyed.

This is hardly a transaction.

It's practically Li Xiaolang offering himself up!
A few words of verbal instruction, plus a few modified versions of the "power pills".

In return, you can exchange it for a talisman manual passed down through the Li family.

You can also boost your mood points along the way.

This deal was incredibly profitable!
"make a deal!"

He accepted the "Essentials of Talismans" without hesitation.

As Ye Hui's fingers touched the slightly yellowed pages, he could clearly feel the paper's thick, substantial texture.

Although the four characters "符箓要解" on the cover are somewhat worn, they still exude an ancient charm.

It's clear that this is a very old book.

"I will return it to you intact after I finish the research," Ye Hui said.

Seeing that he accepted the manual, Li Xiaolang visibly breathed a sigh of relief and nodded.

Then, he solemnly clasped his hands in a fist salute to Ye Hui, his movements precise and sincere: "Then, I'll be entrusting Meiling to you from now on."

[Li Xiaolang's Mood Value +13]

"No need to be so polite, we're all friends. Even if you're unwilling to acknowledge Sakura as your boss, it's only right that we help each other out~"

Ye Hui waved his hand.

His gaze lingered on the cover of the manual for a few more seconds, already planning when to study it properly.

Suddenly, however, he remembered a crucial question and looked up to ask, "Does the Li family patriarch know that you took out the secret manual? And that I was allowed to borrow it?"

What if, while he's doing his research, a woman claiming to be Li Xiaolang's mother suddenly appears out of nowhere and comes after him?

He also plans to go to Hong Kong with Sakura and Tomoyo in the future.

I don't want to get involved with the Li family because of this.

Although he wasn't afraid, he didn't want to get into so much unnecessary trouble.

"Don't worry, my mother has already agreed; it's her permission."

After Li Xiaolang finished speaking, he resumed his usual cool expression.

"If there's nothing else, I'll be going now. I have class this afternoon."

Having said that, he turned to leave, as if he weren't the one who had just offered the deal with a pleading tone.
[Li Xiaolang's Mood Value +8]

Ye Hui watched his retreating figure and shrugged.

It's as if he's the one who called Li Xiaolang over.

When I got back to the classroom, I had just sat down in my seat.

Tomoyo, who was diagonally in front of him, quietly turned her head.

"Ye Zi, where did you go just now? You suddenly disappeared during lunch break."

Ye Hui blinked as he looked at the curious expression in her eyes.

Why do I feel like Tomoyo is checking up on me?

He explained with a smile, "It's nothing. It's just that Li Xiaolang contacted me to thank me for giving Meiling pointers on 'body training' yesterday, and we chatted for a bit."

Tomoyo nodded slightly, a hint of understanding in her eyes: "I see..."

【Daodaiji Chiyo’s Emotion Value +5】

After saying that, she turned back and continued tidying up the things on the table.

The following days.

Ye Hui lived an exceptionally fulfilling and peaceful life.

There were no unexpected events involving the Clow Cards, nor were there any additional system tasks.

Everything proceeded smoothly and according to plan.

Ye Hui's life is basically a routine between two points.

She goes to Yuzhi Elementary School in the morning and returns to her villa after school in the afternoon.

During the day, he had to deal with the basic courses for elementary school students, and occasionally listen to the strange and wonderful "trivia" that Yamazaki made up.

In the evenings, he would devote himself to cultivation or study the talisman manuals he had obtained from Li Xiaolang, living a regular and busy life.

During this time.

Li Meiling became a "regular" visitor to Ye Hui's classes during breaks.

Whenever she had free time, she would proactively come to Ye Hui to ask him questions about physical training.

"Hey, Ye Hui!"

The school bell had just rung.

Li Meiling quickly ran to Ye Hui's seat, placed her hands on the table, and spoke with great excitement.

"Yesterday I did what you said and tried to concentrate my power in my fists. I practiced on the punching bag for half an hour, and I felt that my punches were really more powerful than before! I think I really have become a little stronger!"

[Li Meiling's mood score +6]

"Hmm, not bad. It seems you've found your rhythm. Just keep this pace."

Ye Hui looked up at her, nodded, but his gaze unconsciously drifted to the side ahead.

Tomoyo and Sakura were chatting together.

The two girls were talking about something, and every now and then they would sneak a glance in his direction, their eyes filled with a faint smile.

"Then...when would be the best time for me to take the 'Body Tempering Pill' you gave me last time?"

Li Meiling lowered her voice and moved closer, afraid that her classmates would hear her.

"You'll see better results if you take it when you feel you've hit a plateau in your training, such as when your strength hasn't improved for a long time and your body has adapted to the current intensity."

Ye Hui casually offered a suggestion, but his mind was still on Sakura and Tomoyo's conversation.

What were they talking about?

They were speaking so softly, as if they wanted to communicate by writing notes.

"Oh... okay! I understand!" Li Meiling nodded as if she understood, then asked a few more questions about the details of daily training before returning to her seat with a satisfied expression.

this time.

Sakura and Tomoyo's relationship with Ye Hui has also grown closer.

Zhi Shi calls Ye Hui almost every night.

Or ask for advice on problems encountered during the cultivation process.

Or share your newly realized insights into the application of spiritual power.

Her cultivation level is also steadily improving, from the initial spiritual energy perception to now successfully entering the early stage of Qi Refining.

In fact, it has only been a month since Zhi Shi started cultivating immortality.

Such progress is enough to demonstrate just how outstanding her talent is.

Not only that.

Zhi Shi also specially planned a filming project for Ye Hui called "Cultivation Column".

He said he wanted to record his daily practice of cultivating and making talismans.

I'll put it together with Sakura's "Cardcaptor Saga Record" from now on.

Ye Hui was naturally pleased with this outcome.

It satisfies Tomoyo's love of photography and also gives me more opportunities to spend time with her. Why not?

What were you talking about just now?

After Li Meiling left, Ye Hui simply got up and walked to Xiaoying and Zhishi's seats, smiling as he joined their conversation.

"We were talking about Tomoyo's new cultivation column!" Sakura spoke first, her tone excited. "Tomoyo said she's going to film Ye Hui drawing talismans and cultivating, and compile them into a special photo album later!" "Oh, that's what it is." Ye Hui nodded and looked at Tomoyo.

A gentle smile appeared in the latter's purple eyes: "I'll need Ye's cooperation then~"

"Fortunately, when I was filming Sakura, I also captured a lot of footage of Ye helping out. Now that I'm organizing it, it saves me a lot of trouble."

【Daodaiji Chiyo’s Emotion Value +9】

"Of course, when have I ever refused to cooperate with your filming, Tomoyo?" Ye Hui curled the corners of his lips, his tone slightly teasing. "We can film anytime you need us."

After returning to the villa from school.

Ye Hui would immediately immerse himself in cultivation and research.

recently.

He focused his main efforts on the "Essentials of Talismans" given to him by Li Xiaolang.

After in-depth research, he discovered the talismans of the Li family and the talismans he possessed.

From the principles of drawing to energy-driven systems, they are two completely different systems.

The Li family's talismans rely on magical guidance and require specific incantations to be used during their creation.

His talismans rely on the infusion of spiritual power, and he pays more attention to the flow path of spiritual power on the talisman paper.

The first hurdle he needed to overcome was how to combine the advantages of the two power systems.

Although I haven't fully grasped its essence yet, I have made some initial progress.

He improved upon a new "water-controlling talisman".

It retains the Li family's precise control over the "water" element in their talismans, while also incorporating its own water elemental power.

Not only is its attack power significantly stronger than before, but it can also be seamlessly integrated with one's own spiritual power when used, making it more flexible to control.

Besides studying talismans.

Ye Hui also made use of the existing resources.

He refined all the remaining medicinal herbs into pills.

In particular, he specially refined a few extra Body Tempering Pills to prepare for Li Meiling.

Moreover, he managed the Void Spirit Field very well.

Ever since I brought Sakura and Tomoyo in last time and caught a wave of "protagonist luck"...

The quality of the medicinal herb seeds he brought out had significantly improved, and they grew exceptionally well after being planted.

The spiritual energy in the spiritual fields is becoming increasingly abundant, and even the spiritual herbs cultivated there are more potent than before.

Everything seems to be moving in the right direction.

But beneath this calm, Ye Hui had a vague, inexplicable premonition.

That evening, Ye Hui went into the Void Spirit Field as usual to check on the growth of the spiritual herbs.

I had only been inside for a short while.

A small, green bird flew from the distant grass, fluttered its wings, and landed on his shoulder, making a clear "chirp" sound.

It was the bluebird.

I could feel the weight on my shoulders.

Ye Hui smiled and gently patted Qingque's little head.

"Qingque, you're growing faster and faster lately. If you keep growing like this, my shoulders will be crushed by your foot sooner or later."

The bluebird seemed to understand him. It shook its little head, then rubbed against his fingertips, chirped twice, and gently patted his shoulder with its wings, showing great affection.

As the guardian spirit beast of the Void Spirit Field, the Azure Sparrow's growth rate is almost tied to the level of the spirit field.

As the spiritual energy in the spiritual field becomes increasingly abundant and continuously upgrades, its growth rate also accelerates.

At that moment, Qingque flapped its wings and flew up from Ye Hui's shoulder.

The chirping was crisp and clear, filled with obvious excitement.

Ye Hui listened intently, and combining this with the telepathic connection between spirit pets, he quickly understood its meaning.

"Are you going to find a place to molt? Are you leveling up? So soon?"

Qingque proudly raised her little head, then nodded reservedly, her eyes shining brightly.

Molting also means that it is about to enter a new stage of growth.

"Alright, go ahead." Ye Hui smiled and raised his hand, gently patting its wing. "I'll take care of the Void Spirit Field for now, you can go and molt in peace."

After the bluebird molts this time, it will be able to enter adulthood.

Not only will they grow larger, but they will also gain stronger protective abilities.

But... why do we have to find a special place to molt?

A hint of doubt flashed through Ye Hui's mind, but seeing Qing Que's eagerness, he didn't ask any further questions.

As if granted permission, the bluebird flapped its wings and soared into the sky. After circling twice, it flew towards the dense forest deep within the spirit field and quickly disappeared from sight.

Ye Hui watched the direction it had left in and sighed softly. Now, he was truly all alone in the spirit field.

Oh no, there's also a whole field of medicinal herbs waiting to be tended.

He bent down, picked up the watering can, and watered a blood clot that was about to ripen.

The petals of the blood-clotting flower have turned a faint dark red, a sign that it is about to be harvested.

But just as the water droplet touched the petal...

A very blurry image suddenly flashed through Ye Hui's mind.

The central area of ​​the Spirit Medicine Small World, the place that has always been shrouded in a transparent barrier.

Inside the barrier, intense energy seemed to be surging, as if something was trying to break free of its restraints.

The image flashed by so quickly that Ye Hui thought it was just a trick of his eyes.

But he quickly dismissed the idea.

The tactile sensation of that energy fluctuation was incredibly real; it was definitely not an illusion.

Is it a feeling from the little one?

Ye Hui's heart tightened.

Is something bad about the Spirit Medicine Small World?
Or is it that something major is about to happen in that area protected by the barrier?
He immediately stopped watering the plants, his brow furrowed.

Today is Saturday. He only entered the Spirit Medicine Small World yesterday to obtain the spirit medicine.

According to the system settings, the next time I can log in will be next Friday.

Even if you're in a hurry, all you can do now is wait.

“Strange…” Ye Hui pressed his temples, feeling a bit puzzled.

at this time.

His phone suddenly vibrated in his pocket, interrupting his thoughts.

He took out his phone and saw the name "Zhi Shi" flashing on the screen.

"Hello, Zhi Shi?" Ye Hui pressed the answer button, softening his tone.

"Ye Zi, are you free today?"

The gentle voice of Tomoyo came from the other end of the phone, like a spring breeze blowing into his ears.

"I'd like to go to the bookstore with Sakura to see if they have any new art books or storybooks. Would you like to come along?"

bookstore?

And Tomoyo and Sakura are together too...

Ye Hui's frustration vanished instantly, and his mood was soothed by Zhi Shi's gentle voice.

He agreed without hesitation: "Okay, I'll get ready right away and come find you in a bit."

"Then let's meet at 2 PM in front of the biggest bookstore in Tomoeda-cho, shall we?" Tomoyo's voice held an even deeper smile.
【Daodaiji Chiyo’s Emotion Value +3】

"Sakura is already urging me to pack my things. We'll wait for you at the door."

"Well, see you later."

hang up the phone.

Ye Hui temporarily put the matter of the Spirit Medicine Small World aside.

Anyway, there are still several days before the next entry.

There's no use thinking about it now.

Why not enjoy the weekend with your friends first?

Those who cultivate immortality are inherently inclined to accept whatever comes their way.

As the saying goes, things will work themselves out when you reach the bridge!
He returned to the villa, changed into some casual clothes, put his phone and wallet in his pocket, and went out in a cheerful mood.

Tomoeda Town is especially lively on weekends.

The shops lining both sides of the street were decorated with many strange and unusual items.

Many students also walked in twos and threes, laughing and joking, creating a relaxed atmosphere.

Ye Hui arrived at the bookstore entrance ten minutes early.

However, he spotted Sakura and Tomoyo standing under the streetlight from afar.

Sakura, wearing a pink dress and carrying a small backpack, is standing on tiptoe, peering towards the intersection.

Tomoyo stood beside her, wearing a pale yellow dress and holding a small notebook. She occasionally lowered her head to say a word to Sakura, her eyes full of tenderness.

"Ye Zi, over here!" Xiao Ying also saw Ye Hui's figure and immediately waved her little hand to call out to him.

Tomoyo stood beside Sakura, her skirt swaying gently in the breeze, a few strands of her long black hair being lifted by the wind and clinging to her fair cheeks.

She saw Ye Hui approaching, and her eyes curved into a smile.

"You guys are here so early! I arrived ahead of time, but I'm still late. I'm so sorry!"

Ye Hui quickened his pace and walked over, his gaze sweeping over the two of them.

Sakura's pink headband made her look exceptionally lively, while Tomoyo's pale yellow dress added a touch of gentleness to her appearance.

The two of them standing together looked like a particularly pleasing painting.

At least Ye Hui felt as if his eyes had been cleansed.

"I was so excited about coming to the bookstore with Tomoyo today! I didn't even sleep in this morning~ And Tomoyo told me that Yoko would be coming too, so I left home half an hour early!"

Sakura stood with her hands behind her back, a bright smile on her face, her dark green eyes sparkling.

Tomoyo added with a smile, "We just arrived not long ago; we've only been standing at the entrance for a short while."

As she spoke, she suddenly remembered something, looked at Ye Hui, and even winked playfully.

"By the way, I've finished the preliminary planning for Ye's cultivation column. It lists the content I want to film and the schedule. I'll need Ye's cooperation then!"

【Daodaiji Chiyo’s Emotion Value +6】

"My column?" Ye Hui was taken aback for a moment before remembering the filming plan that Zhi Shi had mentioned earlier. He then laughed, "Zhi Shi, you're moving too fast! You've finished the entire proposal in just a few days?"

As expected of director Tomoyo!
That's some serious drive!

They even considered the details so thoroughly!
The three of them talked and then walked into the bookstore together.

The store was quite crowded, yet unusually quiet.

The only sounds were the occasional rustling of pages turning and soft conversations.

A faint scent of ink mingled with the texture of paper in the air—the unique aroma of a new book that instantly calms the mind.

The bookstore has a lot of space.

Dozens of huge bookshelves were neatly arranged.

It extends from the ground all the way to the ceiling.

Each bookshelf is filled with all kinds of books, with clear category labels affixed to the side, covering multiple categories such as storybooks, picture books, and popular science books.

Ye Hui looked around at the people who were looking down and selecting books.

There were children holding picture books, high school students flipping through magazines, and adults wearing glasses, diligently researching information.

He suddenly felt a pang of emotion.

How long has it been since he's been able to calmly browse a bookstore like this?
In his previous life, he was a programmer whose life was almost entirely filled with code. He spent his days either sitting in front of the computer typing code or engrossed in various development documents.

Even in my leisure time, I'm researching new programming technologies; I have no interest in browsing bookstores.

That's something I only did occasionally when I was a child.

Having transmigrated to this world, he plunges headlong into cultivating immortality and solving the Clow Card problem.

They were so engrossed in it that they couldn't tear themselves away.

They have no chance to experience such a daily routine.

Now, he is wearing the uniform of Yuzhi Elementary School, carrying an elementary school student's backpack, and browsing a bookstore with two genuine elementary school students.

He wouldn't have dared to imagine such a scene before.

Life is truly amazing!

"Wow, there are so many books here! It feels like there are even more than the school library!"

Sakura looked up at the towering bookshelves in front of her and couldn't help but let out a soft gasp of amazement.

Tomoyo smiled and nodded, her tone somewhat familiar: "Yes, this bookstore has the most complete collection of books in the entire Tomoeda Town. You can find almost anything here, whether it's children's books or adult books."

Just then, the system log popped up unexpectedly.

[You followed Kinomoto Sakura, a disciple of the Heavenly Spiritual Root, and Daidoji Tomoyo, a Dharma Protector, to the largest scripture repository of the Myriad Laws Immortal Sect.]

This place houses all the cultivation techniques and secret manuals of the Myriad Laws Immortal Sect since its founding, ranging from supernatural abilities for the Golden Core stage to basic mental cultivation methods for the Qi Refining stage; it is even rumored that the sect's highest classic, "The Primordial Beginning of Myriad Laws," which records the path to immortality, is also hidden here!

[Looking at the dazzling array of cultivation techniques on the bookshelf, a burning envy ignites in your heart! Why can prodigies like Kinomoto Sakura and Daidouji Tomoyo freely access top-tier manuals, while you, due to your mediocre talent, have to beg for even the qualification to enter the library?]

[You're so unwilling to accept this! You vow in your heart that you will find your own opportunity here, defy fate, and make those who looked down on you look at you with new eyes!]

Ye Hui: “…”

Alright, alright, I know, this is the Sutra Repository.

There's a book called "The Beginning of All Things," and he's going to be jealous again. Next one, let's see.

Ye Hui is now immune to the tricks of this stupid system.

Also, isn't the Primordial Law of All Things in the Library?

System, are you out of ideas? One is called the Library Pavilion, and the other is called the Sutra Repository Pavilion. You're just changing the names and calling it a new setting?

However, since the system has identified this area as a new map...
Ye Hui subconsciously activated his spiritual energy perception, wanting to see if there were any hidden "treasures".

The senses spread outwards, but the surroundings remained completely calm, and not even a trace of the golden light of the treasure could be seen.

Haha, it seems this scripture pavilion is the same as the book pavilion.

They're all fake!

Ye Hui withdrew his spiritual energy perception.

The cultivation method the system mentioned is nowhere to be found. Where is his cultivation method?
"Shall we split up and look?" Tomoyo suggested, glancing at the bookshelves around them. "Sakura, you could check the manga section to see if there are any new or interesting comics."

"I'd like to find some books that I need. If Yezi doesn't mind, you can also look at your preferred category."

"Then I'll help you find it; having more people will make it faster."

Ye Hui immediately said that he would rather accompany Zhi Shi than wander around alone.

"Yay! I'm going to the comics section!" Sakura cheered, turned around and ran towards the area marked "Children's Comics," quickly disappearing among the bookshelves.

Ye Hui followed behind Zhi Shi, accompanying her as she walked among the rows of bookshelves.

The bookstore has light-colored wooden floors.

It makes a slight creaking sound when you walk around, which blends with the sound of turning pages around you, making it especially pleasant.

"What kind of books is Zhishi looking for?" Ye Hui asked curiously, looking at her focused profile.

Tomoyo's gaze slowly swept across the bookshelf, her fingers gently tracing the spines of the books, and she answered softly, "I'd like to find some books about flowers, preferably with pictures of actual flowers."

"Huh? Tomoyo, why are you suddenly interested in flowers?" Ye Hui was even more surprised.

He had assumed that Tomoyo would look for books related to fashion design or photography, since those were the areas she usually focused on.

Tomoyo stopped and pulled a thick book, "The Encyclopedia of World Flowers," from the bookshelf. The cover was printed with a brightly colored rose pattern.

She turned the pages of the book, her purple eyes shining with focused attention: "Because I've recently encountered a bit of a bottleneck while designing a new battle suit for Sakura."

"I've almost run out of the elements I used before, so I wanted to find some new inspiration from the shapes and colors of flowers. Maybe that will help me design something more unique."

Ye Hui looked at her profile as she intently turned the pages of a book, and felt a pang of emotion.

Tomoyo is always so devoted to Sakura.

Even when designing a combat suit, so much time and effort are spent refining the details.

Such selfless dedication is truly enviable...

"Speaking of which, Sakura seems to be quite capable lately," Tomoyo said suddenly, flipping through her book, her tone gratified.

Ye Hui raised an eyebrow: "Hasn't Xiaoying always been very capable? She's good at sports, does housework well, and is very popular with her classmates at school."

Tomoyo couldn't help but laugh and gently shook her head: "I didn't mean those things. I meant that she's become more considerate of others lately."

"Oh? What do you mean?" Ye Hui became interested, looked at her, and listened attentively.

"This morning I called Sakura to ask her to come out, and then I heard the sound of a vacuum cleaner on the phone. Sakura said she was cleaning the living room."

Zhi Shi, holding the book, looked at Ye Hui and said gently, "She also said that Uncle Fujitaka is preparing for a very important academic conference recently. His paper is in the most critical revision stage, and he is busy until very late every day."

"So she and Touya agreed that they would take turns doing the housework these days, such as washing clothes, cooking, and cleaning, so as not to distract their uncle and allow him to focus on preparing for the presentation."

Ye Hui blinked.

Sakura may seem carefree, but she's actually more thoughtful than anyone else.

She never said anything nice—after all, she was bad with words.

But they always manage to care for and love those around them in the most genuine way.

He smiled slightly: "Uncle Fujitaka is an outstanding person, and Sakura and Touya are so sensible. They are truly an enviable family."

Tomoyo nodded in agreement, a gentle smile curving her lips: "It's so wonderful to be Sakura's friend and to be part of such a warm family."

"By the way, when is Uncle Fujitaka's presentation?" Ye Hui suddenly asked.

Tomoyo thought for a moment and replied, "Sakura said it's next Monday, so these few days should be the busiest and quietest time for Uncle."

Next Monday?
Ye Hui made a mental note of this time.

Maybe I can go to the event with Sakura and the others to show my support.

Not long after, Sakura's deliberately lowered voice could be heard from afar.

"Tomoyo! Ye-kun! I've found you!"

The two of them followed the sound.

Sakura was holding a stack of comic books, almost reaching her chin.

She carefully protected the book, but ran over excitedly.

"Look! I found so many interesting comics! There's a new magical girl series, and adventure stories I hadn't finished reading before!"

Ye Hui stepped forward, took the top book from her arms, and glanced at it.

Magical Girl vs. Tentacle Monster

Hmm. That seems quite interesting.

Then, he said with a smile, "Since Sakura likes it so much, let's buy them all and watch them together when we have time, okay?"

"Okay, okay!" Sakura nodded vigorously, her eyes sparkling.

"I'll take this one. If you want to read it next time, Xiaoying, you can come and see me earlier." Ye Hui waved the book in his hand.

"Huh? Oh, okay, no problem." Sakura nodded.

The three continued browsing in the bookstore.

Tomoyo quickly selected a bunch of books related to flowers.

There are illustrated guides to flower varieties, design books explaining flower color matching, and several photography collections featuring exotic flowers and plants from around the world.

The stack of books reached almost to Sakura's waist, and looked quite heavy.

"Tomoyo, why did you buy so many books?" Sakura looked at the mountain of books, her face full of shock. "These books look so thick! How long will it take to finish them all?"

Tomoyo picked up the top book from the pile of books, "Flower and Color Aesthetics," her purple eyes sparkling with creative passion, and her tone earnest.

"In order to design the best battle suits for Sakura and Haze, the design needs to constantly absorb new ideas and aesthetics. Reading more of these books will make the details of the battle suits more exquisite, and will also allow for the design of more suitable styles for different scenarios!"

"Huh?! So many books, are they all for me and Yezi?" Sakura's eyes widened in shock, her mouth slightly agape.

The stack of books was almost as tall as half of her, and it turned out they were all bought for designing combat suits.

Tomoyo nodded matter-of-factly: "Of course! How can battle suits be duplicated? Every time we capture the Clow Cards, or when Yoko needs to record her cultivation process, we should have corresponding new clothes!"

"and……"

Her gaze shifted to Ye Hui, a sly smile flashing in her eyes. "Ye Hui's cultivation-themed column is about to start filming, so I need to prepare different styles of clothing in advance to get the best results~"

【Daodaiji Chiyo’s Emotion Value +15】

Ye Hui: “…”

Looking into Tomoyo's bright, expectant eyes, he suddenly had a strong premonition.

In the future, he will probably be used as a dress-up doll by Tomoyo.

Sakura was completely stunned. Her eyes widened into adorable beady eyes, and she muttered to herself.

"So many clothes... Tomoyo is amazing..."

Looking at her adorable, dazed expression, Ye Hui couldn't help but reach out and ruffle her hair: "Alright, stop spacing out. Wearing clothes designed by Zhi Shi herself is an honor that most people would kill for!"

"Just think about it, the young lady of the Daidoji Group personally designs clothes for you. You can't find another treatment like this anywhere else in the world."

Tomoyo was amused by his words, her purple eyes curving into a smile: "Haha~ If you like it so much, Ye-kun, then I can design more everyday clothes for you in the future, not just combat outfits."

【Daodaiji Chiyo’s Emotion Value +9】

"I'm extremely grateful," Ye Hui shrugged.

The three of them carried a large pile of books to the cashier.

The bookstore cashier was a woman in her early twenties.

Seeing the mountain of books in front of them, they were clearly stunned for a moment, and looked a little dumbfounded.

As she quickly paid the bill, she couldn't help but look at the elementary school students with surprise.

I've probably never seen a primary school student buy so many professional books on floral design and color aesthetics, and each one is thick and expensive.

Ye Hui watched as Zhi Shi calmly took out a black card from her bag and handed it over, and sighed inwardly once again.

Books in Japan are not cheap; their prices are already high, and such a large stack of professional books must be very expensive in total.

But Tomoyo swiped her card without even blinking.

Is this the world of money power?

It's so simple and unadorned, and so boring indeed!

As someone who also possesses financial power, he could fully understand the boredom and tedium that Tomoyo felt!
"The total is 85,000 yen. Thank you for your patronage."

After carefully verifying the amount, the cashier respectfully returned the black card to Tomoyo and even pushed the book in front of her towards them.

—But it didn't get off the ground.

The cashier coughed twice and quickly called over the other employees to pack the books.

Tomoyo smiled as she took the black card, casually put it in her bag, and then said to Ye Hui and Sakura, "Let's go, these books should be taken home too."

The bookstore offers free takeaway packaging.

Seeing this, several shop assistants quickly brought over a dozen thick paper bags and efficiently sorted and packed the books, even thoughtfully wrapping anti-slip tape around the handles.

"Oh no, so many bags, how are we going to carry them all back?" Sakura frowned, looking at the dozen or so paper bags piled up in front of her.

She just tried to lift it, and the bag of books was so heavy that her wrists ached.

Of course, if she were to use the Clow Cards directly, she would be able to handle the situation with ease.

"It's okay, I already told the driver to wait for us at the bookstore entrance before I left," Tomoyo said calmly.

Before leaving home, she had already made all the necessary arrangements.

Ye Hui held his forehead.

As expected of you, Tomoyo-chan!
He originally thought he was supposed to show off his masculine charm by carrying these books.

(End of this chapter)