“Magical Girl Peony! And I’m here to stop you!”
With that, Yan Qingzhu brandished her blade, forcing back the restless tentacles lurking behind An.
“The Magical Girl Princess! Do those Magical Girls truly trust you to come alone? Don’t forget, you’re merely a Brightmoon-tier!”
Listening to Yan Qingzhu’s words, An found it utterly amusing. A mere Brightmoon-tier daring to declare a challenge against a deity here?
Even a fraction of her power was not something to be trifled with so easily.
“Of course, I haven’t forgotten that I’m only Brightmoon-tier! But my fire wields authority on par with yours.
Most importantly, it represents ‘remembrance.’ If I’m not mistaken, your elusive authority must be its opposite: ‘oblivion,’ wouldn’t you agree?”
“While I can’t inflict significant harm on you, if I can neutralize your elusive abilities, then I believe Master and Senior Qian Moyu’s attacks won’t be so easy for you to withstand!”
Hearing Yan Qingzhu’s words, An’s brow furrowed involuntarily. She hadn’t expected this fledgling Magical Girl Princess to discern the true nature of her power.
“So, with Yan Qingzhu, our attacks will definitely be effective against her, right?”
After pondering for a moment upon hearing Yan Qingzhu’s explanation, Bai Zhiqiu whispered to Yin beside her.
“Theoretically, yes… I can’t believe her authority is oblivion… then everything makes sense… No wonder…”
Yin murmured softly, yet Bai Zhiqiu still caught her words.
“No wonder what?”
“Nothing! It’s just that I always felt like I’d forgotten something! Now, everything is clear; she’s been behind it all!”
In that moment, Yin felt utterly certain, her past conjectures manifesting into reality.
Seeing Yin offer no further explanation, Bai Zhiqiu didn’t press the matter. Instead, she habitually patted Yin’s head.
“If you have any troubles, remember to tell me! After all, you’re living inside my body now! As your landlady, I’m more than happy to solve all my tenant’s problems!”
“Then, Landlady, please make sure to protect yourself well first! Don’t make your tenant constantly have to save you!”
With that, Yin subtly retorted, building upon Bai Zhiqiu’s own words.
Hearing Yin’s comeback, Bai Zhiqiu wanted to argue, but then realized that everything Yin said was true.
Just moments ago, Yin had awoken in time to save her from the tentacles’ strange intentions. Last time, Yin had replenished her magic, preventing her from collapsing after forcibly consuming a crystal core.
And before that, against the Twilight Giant, she had also relied on a portion of Yin’s power.
‘I want to refute her! But why is everything she says the truth!’
In that moment, Bai Zhiqiu profoundly understood the saying that truth cuts like a sharp blade.
“But… no matter what… the outcome was good!”
Bai Zhiqiu offered an awkward laugh.
Hearing Bai Zhiqiu’s words, Yin seemed a little angry. She pinched Bai Zhiqiu’s face, enunciating each word: “From now on, I will not let you put yourself in danger again! In the face of such crises, you must listen to me. Understand?”
Bai Zhiqiu opened her mouth, but facing Yin’s serious expression, she ultimately chose to nod.
“Can you please stop pulling my face?” Bai Zhiqiu meekly said to Yin. In her opinion, Yin was incredibly aggressive right now!
And a tenant, of all people, daring to attack their landlady! It was simply outrageous!
“No! This time, I *must* pull hard enough to hurt you! To teach you a lesson!”
With that, Yin gave Bai Zhiqiu’s face a forceful tug.
Immediately, Bai Zhiqiu let out a wail.
“Ow…! I know I was wrong! Let me go! Wuwu!”
Finally, after Bai Zhiqiu’s countless pleas, Yin released her.
“Consider this a lesson! If you do it again next time, I’ll make you cry until you’re drained!”
With that, Yin extended her right hand, showing Bai Zhiqiu her middle and index fingers.
“Mhm! Mhm!”
Seeing Yin’s gesture, Bai Zhiqiu nodded frantically.
Even though a hundred grievances simmered in her heart.
‘Still want to drain me? Once I’m out, I’ll definitely drain *you* until you’re dehydrated!’
Just as Bai Zhiqiu was planning how to punish Yin once she was free, Yin’s gaze suddenly flickered over. Bai Zhiqiu’s heart instantly tightened, but fortunately, Yin quickly averted her eyes.
‘Fool! You forgot I can read minds! After this is over, it should be your weakened period. I hope you don’t cry too loudly then!’
“Alright! Alright! Let’s send this annoying fellow back first!”
With that, Pangsang once again appeared in Bai Zhiqiu’s hand, and she raised the scythe towards An.
“You can’t genuinely be so naive as to believe that just the three of you can banish me, can you?”
An hovered in the air, looking down at them imperiously.
“Of course, I don’t expect to banish you! After all, what I’ve always aimed for is to simply kill you!”
Bai Zhiqiu uttered these words with a smile, her small tongue playfully flicking out to lick her little fangs.
“Arrogant! It’s time I showed you the true power of a deity!”
“You already said that a moment ago!”
“Now! It’s my turn to shine!”
With that, Bai Zhiqiu stepped forward, her three pairs of blood-red wings unfurling behind her.
“Yin! Remember to protect yourself! And Yan Qingzhu, don’t forget to assist me!”
“Understood!” Hearing Bai Zhiqiu’s words, Yan Qingzhu smiled softly. A blooming peony then drifted down to rest upon Bai Zhiqiu’s head.
Feeling Yan Qingzhu’s potent authority empowering her, Bai Zhiqiu cast a reassuring glance at the two.
“Everyone! Await my good news! Today, a god will become a guest in my Higanbana!”
With that, Bai Zhiqiu’s wings beat once, and she soared towards An.
Only Yan Qingzhu and Yin remained standing on the altar.
“Your name is Yin, right?” Observing the other white-haired loli, Yan Qingzhu initiated a conversation.
“So what? You big pervert!”
“Big—per—vert?”
Hearing Yin’s words, the smile on Yan Qingzhu’s face instantly froze. She hadn’t expected this little one to call her such a thing.
“Who told you that?!”
“Wouldn’t tell you…”
“Was it Bai Zhiqiu?”
“How did you… So what if it was! Your intentions for approaching Bai Zhiqiu are probably not pure at all!”
With that, Yin stared directly at Yan Qingzhu, completely unafraid.
“So what? Don’t think I can’t see that you also feel something different for her!”
“But none of that concerns you. My foolish Bai Zhiqiu belongs to me!”
Upon seeing Yan Qingzhu admit her ambitions for Bai Zhiqiu, Yin chose to confront her head-on.
“Is that so? But her sister has already acknowledged me as her sister-in-law, you know~”
“What? I’ll make her sister acknowledge me too!”
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