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

Chapter 86 Zhi Shi: What kind of life did Ye live before?

"Go for it! Hey, go for it!"

Ye Hui mingled in the crowd, only symbolically pulling on the rope, not daring to really exert any force.

With everyone pulling together, the fishing net full of fish was gradually dragged onto the beach.

The sea fish in the net were lively and jumping, their silvery scales shimmering in the sunlight, and the splashing water droplets fell on the sand, leaving a small wet patch.

"So many fish!" Sakura patted the sand off her hands, her eyes sparkling.

“Yes,” Tomoyo stood beside her, smiling as she agreed.

Looking at the large group of fish jumping around in the net, Mr. Terada couldn't help but exclaim, "What a bumper harvest!"

The students excitedly raised their hands and cheered, "Wow! So many fish!"

Ye Hui stood in the crowd and could only raise his hand as well.

but……

That's really silly!

After the fishing net was pulled up, the students changed their clothes.

Teacher Terada led everyone to the camp where lunch was being prepared.

The freshly caught sea fish have been processed and are being grilled over charcoal.

The grease dripped into the fire, sizzling and releasing a fragrant aroma that wafted far and wide.

Sakura was squatting to the side, using a peeler to work on a potato.

Her movements were very skilled; the potato peels she peeled remained connected in a long strip without breaking.

"Sakura is amazing!" Chiharu leaned over for a look and couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.

Sakura blushed at the praise and waved her hand, "No, not really. I just often make it at home, and Ye-kun has taught me a lot too."

"Really!" Rika picked up the potato peel that Sakura had peeled off and gently stretched it. "It didn't even break."

"Ye-kun can cook?" Naoko also came over, her eyes full of curiosity.

"Yes, and they're really amazing."

Tomoyo smiled and replied, her tone certain.

【Daodaiji Chiyo’s Emotion Value +3】

Just as Ye Hui was about to say something, a series of rapid chopping sounds came from behind him.

Turning my head, I saw Li Xiaolang holding a kitchen knife, intently chopping cabbage.

Several classmates surrounded him to watch the commotion, and all they could see were flashes of swords.

"Swish swish swish" a few times.

The cabbage on the cutting board turned into a pile of evenly sized shreds.

"I didn't realize Li had this skill," Ye Hui said jokingly as he turned around.

Li Xiaolang glanced at him but didn't say anything, continuing to chop the vegetables without stopping.

[Li Xiaolang's Mood Value +5]

Hey, this guy is still so arrogant.

Ye Hui laughed to himself.

Is this what they call...?
Little Li Flying Dagger?

Tomoyo remarked from the side, "Li Xiaolang is quite impressive too."

As she spoke, she turned to look at Ye Hui and Xiao Ying, her purple eyes curving into a beautiful arc.

"Sakura and Kazuha can't lose!"

【Daodaiji Chiyo’s Emotion Value +6】

"Huh? Me?" Sakura looked around and nervously gripped the paring knife in her hand.

Her cooking skills are limited to making simple bento boxes and desserts; she's definitely not good at knife skills.

Tomoyo looked at Ye Hui with expectant eyes, her purple eyes curving into a beautiful arc.

【Daodaiji Chiyo’s Emotion Value +6】

Ye Hui, however, sensed a hint of wanting to stir up trouble in it.

It seems I'll have to take matters into my own hands.

A strange, inexplicable competitive urge arose...

"Let me do it."

Ye Hui walked to the kitchen counter and picked up a kitchen knife.

Back then, he put in a lot of hard work to improve his skill level in the Spirit Chef class.

Although a shortcut was later found, the basic skills remained.

Between the rise and fall of the knife.

In just a few seconds, a potato was cut up.

His hands moved so fast they were almost blurry, slicing potatoes into thin, even shreds of just the right length.

The surrounding students were all drawn to the commotion, their eyes immediately falling on Ye Hui's hands.

"Ye-kun...you're amazing..." Naoko and the others were dumbfounded.

[Sasaki Rika's emotional value +8]

Ye Hui smiled slightly: "Let me add a few more dishes for everyone."

He was thinking.

As long as you keep interacting with these classmates.

One day, I'll be able to unlock all the character bonds!

Ye Hui did not pick up the ordinary ingredients next to him.

Instead, he took out some ingredients mixed with elixir powder from his seemingly spacious backpack.

—He specially prepared this backpack to conceal the existence of the system backpack.

The ingredients they brought out were mostly meat.

He also thoughtfully considered the nutritional balance, as eating only grilled fish would be too monotonous.

This time, his knife skills weren't as fast as when he was cutting potato shreds.

But every cut is incredibly precise, firmly severing the fascia of the meat and dividing the meat into evenly sized thin slices.

Soon, an enticing aroma filled the air from the grill.

Just smelling this aroma is enough to invigorate you and make you swallow your saliva.

"It smells so good!" Sakura sniffed, her dark green eyes shining.

Upon hearing this, everyone around subconsciously swallowed.

The students all gathered around Ye Hui's cooking station.

Watching him skillfully flip the meat slices on the grill.

The golden fat sizzled as it was roasted, and the aroma grew stronger, whetting one's appetite.

"Alright, all done!" Ye Hui clapped his hands.

As soon as he finished speaking, several pairs of chopsticks reached out at the same time.

Sakura picked up a piece, stuffed it into her mouth, her cheeks puffed out, and her face was full of satisfaction: "Delicious!"

[Kinomoto Sakura's emotional value +6]

Although Li Xiaolang still maintained a cool demeanor, his chopsticks kept reaching for the grilled meat.

[Li Xiaolang's Mood Value +5]

Tomoyo savored the food in small bites, her gaze fixed on Sakura, who was enjoying her meal, a gentle smile playing on her lips.

【Daodaiji Chiyo’s Emotion Value +4】

"Ye Hui, are you... are you a culinary master?" Yamazaki's mouth was stuffed with grilled meat, and his words were muffled, but his eyes were very bright.

[Yamazaki Takashi's emotional value +8]

Ye Hui simply smiled enigmatically.

joke.

He's someone who also has a side job as a chef.

How can ordinary food compare to spiritual cuisine made with ingredients mixed with elixir powder?

In terms of raw materials alone, they've already won.

Looking at the series of fluctuating emotion values ​​in the system notification, he smiled slightly.

As the saying goes, the way to a person's heart is through their stomach.

It seems that the shortcut to quickly gaining emotional points is indeed to win people's hearts through their stomachs!
You can easily gain a lot of emotional points just by pinching it whenever you want.

in the afternoon.

Everyone played on the beach for a while longer, and soon it was evening.

Ye Hui, Li Xiaolang, Yamazaki, and several other boys were assigned to the same dormitory.

This is a long-term teaching site for Yuzhi Elementary School.

The dormitory is fully equipped with mattresses, tables, chairs, and other amenities.

After everyone finished showering, changed into their pajamas, and lay down on the bed.

Ye Hui was just about to close his eyes and begin his cultivation.

Yamazaki suddenly spoke up: "Is everyone asleep? Want to chat?"

"What are you talking about?" a boy asked.

"How about we talk about tomorrow's test of courage?" Yamazaki's eyes gleamed with excitement as he sat up abruptly.

"A test of courage?" Ye Hui opened his eyes and raised an eyebrow.

He naturally knew that the so-called "test of courage" was a key plot point for the elimination of cards.

"Yes, didn't you know?"

Yamazaki leaned closer with a mysterious look on his face. "Terada-sensei said that tomorrow night he'll take us on an adventure to a cave by the sea. That's the highlight of this extracurricular activity!"

"Cave?" Upon hearing these two words, Li Xiaolang couldn't help but prick up his ears.

“That’s right!” Yamazaki lowered his voice, deliberately creating an atmosphere. “I heard that cave wasn’t clean before!”

"Not clean?" a timid boy asked nervously.

Yamazaki nodded seriously: "It is said that a long time ago, a pirate ship was wrecked in this area, and all the pirates on board were killed!"

"Their resentment gathered in that cave, so every night, strange noises would often come from the cave."

"what sound?"

"There were cries, laughter, and the sound of chains dragging on the ground..."

Yamazaki described it vividly, as if he had seen it with his own eyes.

The atmosphere in the dormitory gradually became somewhat strange.

Several timid boys instinctively hugged their blankets tightly.

Li Xiaolang frowned.

Although he was usually easily fooled by Yamazaki, he clearly disregarded such supernatural claims at this moment.

He was originally the heir of a family of Taoist magicians, and knew that magic existed in the world, so ghosts would naturally exist as well.

However, it is extremely difficult for these things to influence people.

If there really is a ghost in that cave.

If you dare to jump out and scare him.

He could easily shatter it with a single bolt of lightning!

Ye Hui closed his eyes again and silently commented in his mind.

Yamazaki's storytelling skills still need improvement.

This plot is so clichéd that it's practically a horror movie plot point. No wonder, aside from Sakura and Li Xiaolang, not many people actually believe it.

However... at least the atmosphere is being created quite well right now.

The other people in the dormitory were clearly intimidated by the terrifying atmosphere created by Yamazaki, and they all huddled under their blankets, no one speaking.

Tonight might be a sleepless night for them.
Late at night, the dormitory was quiet, and everyone was fast asleep.

Ye Hui stopped cultivating, quietly opened his eyes, and a gust of wind swept him up, making him roll out of bed with such lightness that he made no sound.

Arriving outside the dormitory.

The moonlight, like a thin veil, spilled onto the beach, shimmering with a cool, silvery glow.

The waves gently lapped against the shore, making a rhythmic "splashing" sound, carrying a salty, damp scent.

Ye Hui walked to the beach and sat down.

Not long after, two figures quietly slipped out from the direction of the dormitory; it was Sakura and Tomoyo.

"Huh? Ye, you're not asleep either?"

Sakura's voice was very low, tinged with surprise.

[Kinomoto Sakura's emotional value +3]

"Yeah, I couldn't sleep, so I came out for some fresh air," Ye Hui replied.

He was actually waiting for Sakura here, but he didn't expect Tomoyo to come along too.

"So are we."

Tomoyo sat down beside him, her skirt brushing against the sand, stirring up fine grains of sand.

She turned to look at Sakura and asked with a smile, "Sakura, are you having trouble sleeping because of the story Naoko told you earlier?"

"No, that's not true!" Sakura quickly retorted.

She's not so afraid of ghost stories anymore.

Ye Hui's heart moved.

Naoko is telling ghost stories too?
In that sense, she and Yamazaki became the "storytellers" among the male and female students.

He looked at Sakura and asked, "What's the reason for that?"

Sakura frowned, her face showing obvious confusion.

"When I passed by the rocky coast on the other side during the day, I seemed to sense the presence of the Clow Cards, but when I looked closely, there was nothing there."

Tomoyo added softly from the side, "I saw that Sakura wasn't asleep, and I thought she was a little scared, so I pulled her out with me."

Cultivating immortality sharpened her five senses, which is why she was able to notice what was happening on Sakura's side.

"Hmm, I think it should be a Clow Card," Ye Hui said slowly.

Sakura and Tomoyo's expressions instantly turned serious.

"Ye Zi, did you feel it too?" Xiao Ying hurriedly asked.

Ye Hui knew in his heart that he hadn't been to the rocky coast all day, so how could he really feel it?

Of course, it's because they know the script!
Generally speaking, as long as it doesn't affect Sakura's trial.

He has always been willing to spoil the plot in advance.

If you can play the easy mode dungeon, who would choose the hard mode?

Moreover, the rewards are the same for both modes.

"Yes, I felt it this afternoon. I think the aura is coming from that cave."

Ye Hui nodded and explained, "This time, the Clow Card will eliminate everything around it, even its own aura."

"Eliminate?" Sakura looked puzzled.

"Yes, eliminate it."

Ye Hui further explained, "It's not just about the shape of objects, but even their existence itself, so I guess this card should be the elimination card."

“Disappear…” Sakura repeated the name softly, her fingers gently gripping Tomoyo’s skirt.

Tomoyo looked down but didn't say anything.

Ye Hui glanced at it, then quickly looked away.

This skirt hem.

Sakura can catch him, but he can't.
"Then...should we go and subdue it now?" Sakura clenched her fists, looking a little nervous.

This card sounds dangerous.

Erasure of everything?
Tomoyo also looked at Ye Hui, her hands gently resting on her knees, her purple eyes filled with inquiry.

Ye Hui shook his head: "No need to be in such a hurry."

His tone was calm, carrying a reassuring quality—at least for Sakura.

"Now is not the time."

“The card is very cautious. If we actively look for it, it will most likely hide, or even eliminate the entire cave, making it even harder to find.”

That's half true, and the other part...

Of course, he made that up.

The main purpose was to keep Sakura calm.

He couldn't let Sakura miss this important trial because of his spoilers.

In the original storyline, it was during this incident, when Sakura was panicked as her classmates disappeared one by one, that she gradually overcame her panic and truly achieved mental growth.

This kind of mental training is more important than how many Clow Cards you collect.

Ye Hui didn't want to ruin this opportunity.

After all, whether it's magic or immortal cultivation, cultivating the mind is much more difficult than cultivating physical strength.

From the perspective of cultivating immortality, simply accumulating power without honing one's skills is not the way to go.

It's like building a high platform with quicksand.

It may appear robust on the surface, but its foundation is actually weak and it will ultimately be unable to withstand the storms.

The so-called "power".

Perhaps it is the abundance of magical power or the ferocity of spiritual energy that allows it to mobilize so much energy from heaven and earth.

But "strength" is the art of controlling power, a thorough understanding of one's realm, and the tempering and refining of one's character.

It is also the "soul" that integrates power with its own path!
If you only cultivate strength, it's like holding a thousand-pound blade but not knowing how to use it.

Not only will they fail to exert their power, but they will also be devoured by it.

It is like having a vast river in one's belly, but without a dam to restrain it, it will eventually overflow and destroy itself.

However, if one's spiritual level is not high enough and one's mind is not firm, the power that is forcibly accumulated will only be a reflection in a mirror or a moon's reflection in water.

It appears dazzling, but in reality, it has no "roots".

If faced with something that could shake one's resolve, one will lose control of one's strength and make numerous mistakes.

Or, at a crucial moment, if one is troubled by inner demons, one's unstable mind will lead to being devoured by power.

Even if none of these things happen, when faced with the test of Heaven, they will collapse instantly due to their weak foundation!
In the end, all strength dissipated and the path vanished.

The path of cultivation. Power is the "form," while strength is the "spirit."

Only when the form and spirit are in harmony can one stand firm on the path of enlightenment!
Otherwise, even with the power to move mountains and fill seas, it would be nothing more than a fleeting illusion, destined to be as fragile as a mirage.

He couldn't help but wonder if he would encounter inner demons when he broke through to a higher realm in the future.

According to the texts he obtained by improving his attitude towards the world, it should be so.

But he didn't know what this inner demon was or when it would appear.

Regardless, now that he knows about this thing, he not only needs to be careful, but also needs to remind Sakura.

"Then what should we do? If everyone goes there to explore, will the elimination cards be eliminated?" Sakura frowned.

"Don't worry, Sakura, I'll take care of everything."

Ye Hui smiled slightly, his tone firm, "You can just play as usual tomorrow, the rest..."

"Although you can't leave it entirely to me, you can still do it. Whether it's you or everyone else, nothing will happen in the end."

Sakura blinked and paused, stunned.

I heard from Ye Hui that we couldn't completely entrust the task to him, and I thought this was going to be very dangerous.

Seeing his confident demeanor, Xiaoying's unease gradually dissipated, and she nodded vigorously.

"Ok!"

Ye... is really trustworthy.
[Kinomoto Sakura's emotional value +12]

Tomoyo took a light breath, then smiled and softly echoed, "I believe in Ye-kun."

【Daodaiji Chiyo’s Emotion Value +10】

Just then, the task log was suddenly refreshed.

The outer disciples of the Myriad Laws Immortal Sect went to the sect's border to hunt sea beasts. You also participated, but due to your weak strength, you gained nothing...

[Having failed to hunt the sea monster, you unexpectedly discover a hidden cave emanating from it, filled with a strange aura. You deduce that it must contain a secret treasure!]

[The Heavenly Spirit Root disciple, Kinomoto Sakura, is shaken by the aura of the secret treasure, causing her Dao heart to become unstable. Your timely comforting has fostered a strong dependence on you, making it easier for you to secretly seize the Immortal Talisman Sect's secret treasure in the future!]

[The Dharma Protector Daidoji Tomoyoshi trusts you, little does he know that this is all a disguise you've laid out to instigate a rebellion!]

The other outer disciples, lured by the secret treasure, flocked into the cave, unaware that an invisible demon was lurking inside.

The disciples were attacked, suffering heavy casualties. You, however, were prepared and unaffected, observing from the shadows.

[Tomoyo Daidouji, worried about her fellow disciples, asks you for help, but she herself is attacked by an unseen demon. You grit your teeth and return to their aid...]

[Ding! You have unlocked the side quest for your destined character – "Slaying the Void and Protecting the Path"! You decide to slay the invisible demon, save Daidouji Tomoyo, and help her open her heart to you!]

Ye Hui raised an eyebrow.

Finally, a mission has arrived! We can open for business again!

This time, the system identified the card-disappearing device as an invisible demon, which fits its characteristics.

Ye Hui was already used to the system's erratic behavior and simply pretended not to notice.

The night was like crushed black jade, gently spreading across the sea.

After the tide receded, the beach was damp and cool, and the evening breeze, carrying a salty smell, swept across the sand, making the two girls' hair tremble.

Ye Hui sat in the middle, his knees bent and resting against his chin. The fine sand on the edge of his sandals was swept by the wind, leaving a few crooked marks.

No one was in a hurry to speak.

The sound of the waves in the distance is a naturally soothing melody, gently lapping against the rocks.

Tomoyo pulled her skirt up to her legs, her bare, white feet curling up in the sand, feeling the ticklish sensation of the fine sand slipping between her toes.

Sakura leaned back, propping herself up on the sand with her elbows, her hair swaying gently in the evening breeze.

Ye Hui's gaze fell on the shimmering sea in the distance.

The moonlight shattered on the crests of the waves, like a handful of silvery stars scattered on the water.

This boundless darkness was not a wall at all, but rather a gentle embrace wrapped in velvet, softly supporting the three of them, so comfortable that they didn't want to move.

"you……"

Ye Hui's voice suddenly broke the silence.

He paused for a moment, his Adam's apple bobbing, before continuing, "Was the grilled fish too salty today?"

Tomoyo gently raised her eyes, her eyelashes trembling in the dappled shadows of the moonlight.

She then smiled, her voice as soft as a feather: "Yes~ I thought I was the only one who thought that it looked like the fish that Little Wolf grilled, right?"

Sakura nodded repeatedly, pulling her hand out of the sand and patting it to her side. "I don't know why Li-kun made it so salty. Everyone seemed to frown at the time, right? Hahaha~"

The evening breeze seemed to soften suddenly upon hearing the girl's laughter.

Ye Hui released his hand from under his chin, leaned back on the sand, and tilted his head back.

A few scattered stars can still be seen embedded in the distant dark blue.

"I think the little wolf was nervous because so many people were watching him."

The waves were still surging in the distance, but now, they seemed to be gently carrying away the timidity at the end of their words.

Perhaps it was the beauty of the night that made people want to talk more.

After the discussion about Clow Cards and grilled fish came to an end, Tomoyo brought up a new topic.

What kind of life did Ye lead before?

Sakura leaned in, her eyes full of curiosity: "Yeah, yeah, Ye-kun is from Okinawa, right? Did you grow up there?"

Ye Hui blinked, recalling the rhetoric he had made up when he introduced himself. He put on a nostalgic expression and slowly began to speak.

"My childhood wasn't anything special."

"My parents are mostly not home, and I spend most of my time alone."

"Alone? Isn't that very lonely?" Sakura asked with a touch of sympathy.

Ye Hui shook his head: "They are very good to me."

He said that, but he couldn't help but complain in his heart.

Although I have never met the parents of this body.

But the large sum of money they left behind can be considered "very good" by any measure, right?
Tomoyo listened quietly, her purple eyes gleaming in the moonlight.

She always felt that Ye Hui's "past" couldn't quite explain his current state.

【Daodaiji Chiyo’s Emotion Value +10】

"What kind of people are Ye's parents?"

Sakura regretted her question as soon as it left her mouth and quickly apologized, "Enough, enough, I..."

[Kinomoto Sakura's emotional value +11]

"it does not matter."

Ye Hui waved his hand, his expression remaining calm. "They are very capable... well, you could call them explorers. They travel all over the world year-round and rarely come home."

This was a reason he had already come up with.

It can explain why they have lived alone since childhood, why they are so rich, and also clarify the source of their wealth.

—You can't just suddenly inherit something out of thin air, can you?

"An explorer? That sounds amazing!" Sakura's eyes lit up instantly.

[Kinomoto Sakura's emotional value +9]

Ye Hui continued to deceive, "So I've been used to living independently since I was a child. Later, when I wanted to leave Okinawa, I transferred to a school in Tomoeda Town."

At this point, he looked at Sakura and Tomoyo, and added with a smile, "Looking back now, this decision was the right one. I'm very happy to have met you two."

"Me too!" Sakura immediately responded loudly, her tone sincere. "It's so great to have met Ye-kun!"

[Kinomoto Sakura's emotional value +15]

Tomoyo smiled and tilted her head, softly echoing, "Yes, things have become much more interesting since Ye came."

【Daodaiji Chiyo’s Emotion Value +12】

A gentle sea breeze blew by, carrying a hint of coolness.

The three of them sat on the beach, quietly listening to the sound of the waves crashing against the shore.

The moonlight spilled onto the sea, shattering into a shimmering silver glow.

"It's late, let's go back."

Ye Hui stood up. "There's an event tomorrow. I can't go around with dark circles under my eyes, or I'll look like a panda!"

"Hmm!" Sakura rubbed her eyes, she was indeed a little sleepy. "But pandas are China's national treasure, right? I've seen them on TV, they're so cute! I really want to see them in person."

Ye Hui blinked: "Don't worry, you'll definitely have a chance. Whenever you have a holiday and time, we can go to China together."

The three of them quietly returned to their dormitory.

Ye Hui didn't sleep. Instead, he cleared his mind of distractions, lay down on the bed, and began to cultivate.

the next day.

The sun slowly rises from the sea.

The weather was sunny and the warm sunshine made people feel exceptionally comfortable.

I think I had a better understanding of the situation after talking with Ye Hui last night.

Sakura shook off her previous worries and regained her usual energetic self.

Today was a free day, and most students chose to stay at the beach to play in the water and build sandcastles.

Ye Hui had no interest in the activities of these elementary school students, so he made an excuse to slip away and went to the nearby grove of trees.

It's very quiet here. Sunlight filters through the leaves, casting dappled shadows on the ground.

The air was filled with the fragrance of grass and earth, and a sea breeze was blowing, making people feel refreshed.

This is simply the perfect place to practice slacking off!
Ye Hui leaned against a tree, closed his eyes slightly, and entered a meditative state.

After a while.

He then heard a familiar, lively voice.

"Ye-kun, so you've been here! Tomoyo and I have been looking for you for ages!"

Sakura pulled Tomoyo along as they ran over, her skirt fluttering gently with their movements.

Ye Hui opened his eyes, saw the two of them, and smiled, "Hmm, is there anything I can help you with? I was a little tired just now, so I found a place to rest for a while."

"It's so comfortable here!"

Sakura took a deep breath of the forest air, the fresh scent mixed with the fragrance of grass and trees, and Sakura was overjoyed.

"Nothing much, Tomoyo and I just didn't see you on the beach, so we wanted to come and see what you were up to."

"The environment here is very nice; Ye has a good eye for finding places."

Tomoyo smiled and suggested, glancing at Ye Hui before sweeping her gaze over the surrounding greenery, "Let's rest here for a bit too."

Seeing that both of them had arrived.

After thinking for a moment, Ye Hui decided to put aside his cultivation plans and took out a few boxes of snacks and juice from his system backpack.

The two of them looked delighted when they saw the delicious food.

Ye Hui felt as if he was single-handedly turning Cardcaptor Sakura into a gourmet anime.
Sakura reached out, picked up a piece of pastry, took a small bite, and then squinted her eyes contentedly.

"I'm actually a little hungry!"

Ye Hui joked, "Haha, Sakura~ Do you know that you look a bit like Xiao Ke now?"

Sakura paused, then pouted and said defiantly, "Who's like Kero? It's greedy, I'm just..."

Tomoyo added, "I enjoy appreciating delicious food."

Sakura's eyes lit up, and she nodded repeatedly: "Yes, yes, yes! To taste delicious food! <(￣︶￣) Hmph~!"

Ye Hui smiled and nodded: "Okay, okay~ You're right~"

Sakura said, "Luckily, Kero didn't come this time, otherwise these boxes of sweets probably wouldn't have been enough to keep, and we definitely wouldn't have been able to eat anything!"

[Kinomoto Sakura's emotional value +4]

Tomoyo watched them bicker with a smile, occasionally raising her camera to capture some beautiful moments.

The three of them ate snacks and chatted casually.

Most of the time, Ye Hui was the one talking, while Sakura and Tomoyo listened quietly.

Ye Hui told some interesting stories about the cultivation world, half-truthfully and half-jokingly.

For example, what kind of mythical beasts can talk, and what kind of magical artifacts can fly and disappear underground.

Sakura was stunned, her eyes wide with longing.

"I wish I could go and see the world of cultivation too!" Sakura's voice was filled with longing.

[Sakura Kinomoto's mood value +9]

Zhi Shi didn't say anything, but just smiled and listened quietly.

Occasionally, she would ask one or two questions that piqued her curiosity.

【Daodaiji Chiyo’s Emotion Value +7】

As they chatted, Sakura must have been tired from playing all day. Her head started to nod off, and eventually her body slumped to the side.

Ye Hui immediately snapped his fingers.

Suddenly, a gust of wind blew by, lifting Sakura up and gently laying her down on the lawn.

Sakura closed her eyes and fell asleep right there on the lawn.

Sunlight filtered through the leaves, illuminating her peaceful sleeping face. Her long eyelashes, like two small fans, cast soft shadows beneath her eyelids.

"Sakura is asleep."

Tomoyo lowered her voice, exchanged a glance with Ye Hui, and tacitly shut her mouth to avoid disturbing Sakura.

Tomoyo lowered her eyes, her gentle gaze falling on Sakura's face, filled with a warm, caring look.

The forest suddenly fell silent, with only the rustling of the wind through the leaves and the occasional distant bird call.

After a while, Tomoyo suddenly spoke, her voice very soft: "Ye-kun, I think you have a very special quality about you."

"It's like you've experienced many things that we can't even imagine."

Tomoyo raised her eyes, her dark purple pupils looking at Ye Hui.

She paused, then continued, "I'm very curious about what kind of experiences have shaped you into who you are today."

"He is mature and composed beyond his years, yet he can also act like a child and play with us."

【Daodaiji Chiyo’s Emotion Value +25】

Holy crap, Tomoyo-chan!
The way you're saying that... do you think you're acting like a child?

Ye Hui's heart skipped a beat.

How could a working adult with the mental age of twenty-something not be mature and stable when he hangs out with a bunch of elementary school kids?
As for acting like a child...

After all, he's just a kid!
Is it okay to act like a child once in a while?

Moreover, if someone is too unsociable, how can they get closer to you or win you over?
How do I maximize my attitude score?
Tomoyo-chan, your perception is way too sharp...

How should he respond to this question?

Ye Hui coughed twice and explained, "That's probably because I've come into contact with cultivation and experienced a lot at the Myriad Laws Immortal Sect."

"Is that so?" Tomoyo tilted her head slightly, a half-smile playing on her lips.

I neither said I believed nor I said I didn't believe.

【Daodaiji Chiyo’s Emotion Value +24】

Ye Hui suddenly felt a bit overwhelmed.

But looking at the series of fluctuating emotion values ​​in the system notification, he felt that there might still be room for maneuver.

He sighed and decided to reveal just a little bit.

"I must say that I have indeed experienced some rather unusual things, but now is not the time to talk about them."

"I will tell you when the time is right."

He resorted to stalling tactics.

and many more!

No wonder the riddle-makers in movies and novels love to drag things out and prevent the protagonist from knowing all sorts of information.

Now, he suddenly understood.

Upon hearing this, Chiyo showed no disappointment. Instead, her smile grew even gentler, and a glimmer of light appeared in her eyes.

"Okay, I'll wait for that day."

【Daodaiji Chiyo’s Emotion Value +30】

What she really wanted was Ye Hui's promise.

This is proof enough.

In his heart, he and Sakura were true friends who could share secrets.

True friend.

that's enough.

The two sat quietly for a while longer.

Tomoyo picked up the camera and took several close-up shots of the sleeping Sakura.

The girl in the video has a slightly relaxed brow and a faint smile on her lips.

That's so cute.

Chise became more and more excited as she filmed.

The movements of his hands became faster and faster, but he remained very quiet, without making the slightest noise.

Seeing this, Ye Hui smiled slightly, closed his eyes, and silently circulated his spiritual energy.

It began to absorb the surrounding wood and water elemental energy.

—This place is indeed an excellent place for cultivation, with a higher concentration of spiritual energy than other places.

After a while.

Suddenly, the sound of Mr. Terada blowing his whistle came from afar.

"Beep--"

The whistle pierced through the woods, accompanied by his shouts.

"Everyone, gather together—"

Ye Hui opened his eyes and met Zhi Shi's gaze.

"It seems our free time during the day is over," Tomoyo said softly, putting away the camera.

"Okay, let's wake Sakura up." Ye Hui reached out and gently nudged Sakura, who was still fast asleep.

"Hmm... Is it time to gather?" Sakura opened her eyes groggily, her gaze still a little dazed, her cheeks flushed slightly from the sunlight.

"It's already the next morning, get up quickly." Ye Hui curled the corners of his mouth.

"Huh?!" Sakura suddenly sat up from the grass.

She hurriedly straightened the slightly wrinkled hem of her skirt, her hair also slightly disheveled from sleeping, and quickly smoothed it out.

(End of this chapter)