novelraw Chapter 105: The Jiang Si Drift Plan
Chapter 105: The Jiang Si Drift Plan
"At first, no one paid attention to this disaster."
"It was just a confession, a report, the end of a meeting, the failure of an operation, until this disaster became closely related to every member of the Azure Cloud Sect."
"【The Confessor】."
"Rapidly entering the Sect Master's home, continuously expanding desire; in one hundred minutes, 【The Confessor】's desire will expand to engulf the entire Sect Master! In three hundred minutes, Lady Bingtang's efforts will cease to exist!"
Beneath the spirit tablet, sitting in the main seat of the conference room, Qinghua propped her chin on her hands, her face serious: "Based on my 53 years of dating experience, I deduce this will be the greatest and most evil enemy the Azure Cloud Sect has encountered since its founding!"
"No, that's not right, I should say," Qinghua lifted her chin slightly, her gaze heavy, "it's the strongest, most cunning, highest, most evil Demon King!"
"This matter is of utmost importance, we must be fully prepared!"
With that, she slammed the table, "True Disciple Number Six, Four Leaf! True Disciple Number Six, Six Leaf, prepare to receive orders!"
The two sisters sitting beside her immediately raised their hands:
"True Disciple Number Six, Four Leaf, ready!""True Disciple Number Six, Six Leaf, ready!"
"Good! Very spirited! Maintain first-level alert status, contact Susan at any time, guide the conversation, strive to thoroughly understand An Shiyu's purpose, lock down her movements, keep her under our Azure Cloud Sect's surveillance at all times!"
"Yes!"
Four Leaf and Six Leaf immediately activated their abilities.
Although the effect of the spell 'Unclear Confusion' was powerful, it was not actually omnipotent.
The higher the level of the enemy faced, the more preparation was needed, the longer the time required for covert influence, and even if the target's level was not high, it still required quite a bit of guidance and suggestion.
Once the target had similar fate-based or prophecy-based magical protection, more groundwork had to be laid to prevent detection by the opponent.
Just like that Magical Girl inspector who came from the Central Bureau of the Disaster Control Bureau before. Although she seemed a bit foolish and somewhat incompetent, she was a genuine Blooming-stage Magical Girl, not to mention having over a dozen layers of prophecy-based firewalls from Blooming-stage Magical Girls of the same type.
She seemed to walk into the trap completely unaware, and was ultimately easily influenced, but the efforts Four Leaf and Six Leaf put in were by no means small.
From the moment Camellia saw the Sect Master crossing the street, Four Leaf and the others had already begun using Unclear Confusion to covertly influence her.
Next, they arranged for other inner and outer sect disciples to take her to see the spell leaves while she was wandering around the city, pretending to be passersby who occasionally went by to apply influence.
Then, before she entered the Disaster Control Bureau, they secretly buried many four-leaf clover seeds, turning the Bureau into a temporary trap formation—thanks to the prophecy-based Magical Girl Aunt Peony slacking off heavily these past few days, not even going to the basement, otherwise she would have noticed immediately.
Finally, they took advantage of Susan making tea to add something to Camellia's tea, finally silently piercing through this magical turtle's shell and perfectly completing the task.
For them, unleashing Blooming-level abilities at the Seedling stage, then defeating a Blooming-stage opponent in reverse, engaging in a magical duel across the void against over a dozen Blooming-level spells—it wasn't easy at all. It was all sweat and effort.
As the Sect Master said, these were all necessary steps. Only by using Foundation Building-level insight to comprehend the mysteries of the Golden Core stage, relying on a body as insignificant as dust to grasp heavenly secrets and elevate the profundity of spells, undergoing a hundred trials and refinements, could one obtain the favor of the Great Forest Wood.
Therefore, regarding Shion Cheng who suddenly arrived at Guan Xing's home, the two of them couldn't do much.
The reason was simple. Shion Cheng was related to Full Bloom. Once it involved Full Bloom, Unclear Confusion was completely useless, after all, Four Leaf and Six Leaf were only Seedlings and didn't have power like Li Yi's.
Plus, there were a full five people there. Although Susan was on their side, Shion and Keke were not.
Even if they could confuse Shion and Keke to cooperate with Susan, as long as Shion Cheng couldn't be influenced, Shion and Keke would immediately wake up.
Not to mention, confusing Shion and Keke wasn't easy. Even if they could, without asking Li Yi for permission first, they didn't dare to casually act against Li Yi's sister.
So, Four Leaf and Six Leaf were currently only conducting reconnaissance, using Susan to transmit the voices from over there.
Then, combined with Lady Bingtang's ability, they could achieve live broadcasting!
[Why did he suddenly, suddenly run away?]
Regarding the Sect Master's action of glancing over and immediately returning to his room, the super formidable enemy An Shiyu voiced her doubt.
[It's because he saw you.]
Susan gave the perfect answer.
Both Four Leaf, Six Leaf, and Qinghua couldn't help but admire, "As expected of a disciple specially approved by the Sect Master to enter the inner sect, Susan's talent is commendable. It's only a matter of time before she becomes a true disciple."
Immediately after, the Sect Master's younger sister, as if to comfort her, patted the dejected An Shiyu on the shoulder, [That's not the case at all, Jiang Si wouldn't be that mean. He probably didn't notice you at all, An Shiyu, don't worry!]
As soon as these words came out, the three of them couldn't help but applaud.
Qinghua: "As expected of the Sect Master's younger sister. The moment she makes a move, it's extraordinary. Lies don't hurt people, the truth is the sharpest blade. That sentence definitely stabbed right into An Shiyu's heart. In a game, it would be a quick bad ending CG collection."
Six Leaf: "So scary, the Sect Master's sister. Six Leaf would definitely be scolded to tears by her."
Four Leaf: "Luckily she's the Sect Master's sister."
The only problem was, Keke didn't seem to be a sect disciple participating in this operation...
This was purely innate destructive power.
"With Keke providing assists, this mission shouldn't be too difficult."
Watching the four of them enter the house and sit down, Qinghua suddenly asked, "Where's Yumo?"
Such an important operation, and Yumo was actually absent. Qinghua felt a bit unsatisfied.
Six Leaf immediately raised her hand and said, "I know! She was exposed while tailing the Sect Master earlier, then got sent back by Lady Bingtang. Now she's in low spirits and crying outside."
"I'm not crying!"
From outside the conference room, in the main hall of the Azure Cloud Sect, came Yumo's retort.
Four Leaf whispered, "Anyway, she's in a bad mood. Lady Bingtang also said not to provoke her, otherwise if she gets angry, the sect will have to do a big cleaning and tidying up again."
"Six Leaf doesn't want to do big cleaning."
"Then behave."
Qinghua felt some regret that she couldn't order Yumo around. After all, on regular days without using puppets, she couldn't beat Yumo and was often bullied by this girl who pretended to be introverted but was actually incredibly bold.
She originally wanted to get back at her, since Lady Bingtang had finally entrusted this entire task to her to handle, and she herself had immediately rushed to the Sect Master's home.
Now Super Qinghua's authority was infinite!
But seeing Yumo truly in low spirits, for the moment, she really shouldn't anger her.
With Lady Bingtang absent, if Yumo really went berserk, no one in the entire sect right now could hold her down.
"Qinghua big idiot, Six Leaf big idiot, Four Leaf big idiot, got zero on the test and are hated by Lady Bingtang and the Sect Master..."
Hearing Yumo's small, muttered complaints over there, Qinghua coughed, "Anyway, ignore her. Let's continue the mission."
Then, amidst Yumo's quiet complaints and curses, the three of them continued executing the mission.
[Why did you follow us?]
As expected of the captain of the Disaster Control Bureau's Magical Girl Combat Team, she was very sharp, immediately noticing the unreasonableness of Susan's presence.
[With an unfamiliar Magical Girl entering Beihai and even moving into a team member's home, as the captain of the security team, I have the responsibility to monitor her movements. Moreover, her identity hasn't been confirmed yet. Captain Li Yi, please remain vigilant as well.]
A perfect official answer. She really was just a little girl. How could she possibly be a match for Susan, who had been through countless battles!
[Susan, you really like worrying about unnecessary things.]
[You're the one who should be more vigilant as a captain.]
The three of them solemnly watched Susan's responses.
Six Leaf suddenly tilted her head, "Sister, it seems like we don't have much to do? We can only watch here."
Four Leaf nodded, "That's true for now. Miss Susan is very capable."
"Six Leaf wants to go to the bathroom."
"Didn't you go already before?" Qinghua was afraid of this, so she had specifically reminded them before starting the operation. "Why do you need to go again?"
"Six Leaf, Six Leaf gets nervous and wants to go to the bathroom."
Qinghua could only wave her hand, "Go, go, come back quickly."
Getting off the stool, she disappeared in a flash. Qinghua was a bit worried she might run out to secretly play on her phone and not come back.
Because she herself also felt like slipping out to play games right now...
If Lady Bingtang hadn't specifically entrusted the task to her, Qinghua would have run off long ago.
[Are you all staying here tonight?]
In the scene, after Keke asked, the other three girls all nodded in unison.
Then Keke continued, [My house only has four bedrooms. Two on the first floor, two on the second floor. On the first floor are my room and my parents' room, but my parents aren't around anymore, so you can stay there too. The rooms are also cleaned very well. The second floor has Jiang Si's room and the guest room, but the guest room hasn't been cleaned in a long time. I'm afraid it's... very dusty and would take a long time to clean.]
[I'm very good at cleaning.]
Qinghua watched the proactive An Shiyu and bit her nails. "Not good. This kind of enemy is the most dangerous. On the surface, they seem harmless, but actually their offensive power is extremely strong. When facing off against such a master, if you're not prepared, you might fall for them in a moment of carelessness. We can't let this kind of person get close to the Sect Master. It's too dangerous!"
With that, she immediately had Four Leaf and Six Leaf transmit a message to Susan.
"Inner Sect Disciple Susan, please note, you must do your utmost to secure the second-floor bedroom position. This is an order! You cannot give her the opportunity to get close to the Sect Master! Otherwise, if she triggers a special CG, it's over! This is a moment of life and death for the sect. Remember not to be timid! Go all out!"
Over there, Susan paused for a moment, then spoke up: [You and Jiang Si aren't very familiar yet. The second-floor bedroom position is something you can't handle. Let me take it. As the captain of the Disaster Control Bureau's security team, I can also better protect Jiang Si's safety.]
Qinghua and Four Leaf beside her clapped their hands in perfect sync.
At the same time, they praised, "Well done!"
A perfect strike, even making full use of her own identity and duties to ensure Jiang Si's safety.
This reason was practically unassailable!
[Rather than protecting Jiang Si, wouldn't it be better for you to keep an eye on the suspicious An Shiyu? You and her stay downstairs, I'll stay on the second floor to protect Jiang Si.]
An unexpected opponent had entered the fray.
Li Yi?
Qinghua's expression turned serious. She hadn't expected the situation to be this severe, vaguely forming a three-way standoff.
This was bad. She rarely dealt with multi-player team fights and group parties, only being good at one-on-one solo...
[Jiang Si likes to walk around the second floor without his clothes on. If you stay over there, it might be inconvenient. Better for me to go. I'll give you my room.]
Keke also joined the battlefield. Qinghua slumped into her chair.
"It's over, it's over. How did even Keke join the battle? Now it's a complete mess..."
"Isn't it just right for Keke to stay on the second floor?" Four Leaf asked curiously. "After all, Keke is the Sect Master's sister. It's safer and more convenient between family members."
Qinghua was stunned for a moment, then immediately sat up and nodded.
"Oh, right. Sorry, I got confused. I subconsciously imagined it as a sister-themed work, thinking it would be a big free-for-all..."
"What's a sister-themed work?"
"Ahem, children shouldn't ask."
Then Qinghua cleared her throat and immediately commanded loudly: "Team Member Susan, Team Member Susan, please immediately assist Keke in securing the throne of the bedroom opposite the Sect Master!"
Susan, sitting over there, seemed to pause for a moment, then opened her mouth and said:
[I still think it's more appropriate for me to do it. You don't have relevant experience in protecting others and aren't very sensitive to this aspect. I have ample experience and technique, and I don't mind seeing Jiang Si without his clothes.]
"Wait, Team Member Susan! Please respond! We need you to assist Keke! Not to compete again!"
[I don't mind either.]
[Same here.]
Watching as Li Yi and An Shiyu both intended to compete again.
Qinghua anxiously slapped the table. "Team Member Susan! Team Member Susan, are you awake? Quickly assist Keke!"
"Team Member Susan?! I'm going to report you to Lady Bingtang! Disobeying orders, acting recklessly on your own!"
[I order you, in my capacity as captain of the security team, to give the second-floor bedroom to me.]
Four Leaf opened her mouth, "Has she gone crazy? Using her position to pressure people here?"
Qinghua was so angry she laughed.
"What a treacherous villain! A rebel! A scoundrel! A thief! A thief! A stubborn thief!"
What a roadside stepping-stone woman from a game.
She was practically the perfect villain before the male and female leads achieved a happy ending.
Thinking of this, Qinghua couldn't help but feel sorrow welling up in her heart. All her martial skills were utterly useless. It was rare for her to have lifted the restrictions of her first form for this operation, entering her second form with 100 years of dating experience, only to encounter such a pig of a teammate.
My reputation as a master of the forest is about to be ruined.
"Just wait for Lady Bingtang's punishment! Hmph!"
Shouting angrily, the powerless Qinghua originally intended to leave.
But then she thought that if Lady Bingtang came back later and the mission failed, she wouldn't be able to escape either. She could only sit back down with a tearful face. "Four Leaf, what to do? Susan, how could she be like this? She's too bad!"
Four Leaf pursed her lips, "I also need to go to the bathroom..."
Just as Six Leaf was about to return, she was pulled away by her sister again.
The isolated and helpless Qinghua stared blankly at the ceiling for a moment.
All strategies exhausted.
She was going to be locked up again...
Unexpectedly, someone walked in at this moment.
Turning her head dully to look, it was Yumo, who had been shrinking outside just now.
"I have a proposal."
With the voices being so loud just now, Yumo had naturally heard everything.
Qinghua just asked woodenly, "What proposal?"
"The current problem lies in the fact that what they're fighting over is the bedroom opposite the Sect Master."
Hugging her little rabbit, Yumo lowered her head and whispered, "Then, wouldn't it be fine if we just take the Sect Master away?"
"Huh?"
......
The atmosphere in the room was somewhat stiff for a moment.
Keke also hadn't expected the bedroom opposite her older brother to suddenly become a fiercely contested strategic point.
"How about... we eat something first..."
She could only change the subject for now. Continuing to stalemate wasn't a solution anyway. There was still some time before dark.
Avoidance might be shameful, but it was useful. They could talk about it when it was time to sleep...
However, Susan, Li Yi, and An Shiyu all seemed somewhat unwilling to temporarily set aside the dispute.
If they had other thoughts before, at a time like this, what they were fighting for was a matter of pride.
Regardless of the outcome, since they were going to fight, they had to win!
Just as they were thinking this, a pair of small hands brought over a plate of cut watermelon from the side. Keke politely said thank you.
An Shiyu looked at the watermelon placed on the table, then picked up a piece in confusion.
"Since no one is willing to back down, let's choose a fair method to decide the winner." Li Yi said seriously. "I propose using Chinese checkers."
"Go."
"... Playing cards." As she spoke, An Shiyu picked up her half-drunk teacup.
? Why is it full again.
The three of them couldn't agree on a decision again, finally looking at Keke. "Keke, you decide."
Seeing the three of them closing in with intense gazes, Keke leaned back somewhat uncomfortably.
The pressure was immense. What was this situation now? Older brother, it's all your fault. Come down and save me...
With a tearful face, she was about to go all out and help Yiyi first.
[You all want that room that much?]
A cold voice abruptly rang out.
Li Yi and Susan subconsciously reached for the guns at their waists to stand up when a hand rested on each of their shoulders,
pressing them back down.
"Relax, this is my home. I wouldn't go so far as to make a move in my own house."
In the center of the four of them, although she had changed into a fresh set of casual clothes and was slightly taller, that exquisite face and signature purple hair and pupils were absolutely unmistakable.
Shion.
No one had noticed. By the time they realized, it was already too late.
Even An Shiyu, who had just recently become a Magical Girl, could sense the terrifying power emanating from the other.
The pressure seemed to materialize, making it hard to breathe.
"Shi, Shion Teacher..." Keke stammered, "When, when did you get here?"
"Early, with your brother."
Keke calculated the time in her heart.
From the time she left, to when her brother returned... that period shouldn't have been enough to do anything...
As her thoughts ran wild, she noticed Li Yi's expression looked somewhat unpleasant.
Keke immediately grabbed her hand, calling out worriedly, "Yiyi..."
"It's fine." Li Yi shook her head, gripping her friend's hand in return. "It's fine, Keke. I'm not that stupid. What happened with my sister... it's not her fault. I know..."
Although, it still felt uncomfortable.
However, Shion was only sizing up Susan and An Shiyu. "The bedroom opposite Jiang Si isn't fit for living anymore. It's been converted into a storage room. The two of you will stay on the first floor."
Susan just nodded repeatedly.
The other's unquestionable, natural air of being the lady of the house left An Shiyu also unable to say anything.
She glanced at Keke. The younger sister's attitude was all too clear.
This was Jiang Si's girlfriend.
Yet, looking at Shion's incomparable face and that terrifying aura, for a moment, An Shiyu didn't even feel much disappointment.
She sighed inwardly, was this person even real?
Indeed, only this kind of girl was suitable to stand by Jiang Si's side...
She just felt somewhat inferior and regretful.
"Keke, you can sleep with her as usual."
Simply arranging things for the four of them, she resolved the argument in one go.
And not a single person could voice any objection.
Not only instantly taking control of the situation, but also making everyone deeply realize in their hearts.
The girl before them was the true master of this house.
Keke asked breathlessly, "Then, Teacher Shion, where will you stay?"
"There are too many people in the house. It's a bit too noisy."
Saying this, Shion looked up and called out, "Jiang Si."
Soon, Jiang Si, who had returned to his room earlier, came out from the second floor carrying a bag of small cakes.
"Coming."
"Do you know how long you've made me wait?"
"Sorry."
"You're never on time for our dates."
"Won't happen next time."
The conversation was brief, but the intimacy within was self-evident. Even their postures seemed as if they were alone together.
The four of them quietly watched Jiang Si come downstairs. After he changed his shoes, Shion naturally linked arms with him. When Jiang Si opened the door,
Shion looked back at Keke. "The college entrance exam is coming up soon. I booked a hotel room for Jiang Si to study seriously. He won't be coming home these next few days."
"Rest well."
Opening her mouth, Keke hadn't had time to speak when Shion had already left arm-in-arm with Jiang Si.
The living room fell into dead silence for a moment.
After looking around, Keke's gaze fell on An Shiyu, who was still in a daze. "Anyway, that's how it is... Teacher Shion really likes Jiang Si. They're a couple, and their relationship is very good..."
As she spoke, Keke herself became somewhat unsure of what she was saying.
Older brother and Shion are going to a hotel. Isn't it too early? Should I go check on them? It's probably really just for studying and tutoring, right? They won't do anything, will they...
However, over there, An Shiyu gently stroked her chest and whispered, "I saw. They really are a good match."
Li Yi then said, "So give up."
"Mhm." An Shiyu raised her head and said softly, "I won't say I'll never like Jiang Si again, because that would be a lie. I can't deceive myself, nor can I deceive others. But there's a better girl by Jiang Si's side, so I will absolutely never speak my feelings out loud again."
"Both Jiang Si and Miss Shion are very, very good people, so I will work hard."
The girl took a deep breath, clenched her fist over her heart, and revealed a faint smile:
"Whether it's Jiang Si or Miss Shion, I will definitely work hard to become their friend!"
Looking at An Shiyu's gentle yet brilliant smile, Li Yi felt a pang for a moment.
There was a time when she had thought the same.
To become friends with Jiang Si, to become friends with Shion. But ever since she lost her sister, lost her power as a Magical Girl,
she had rarely smiled like this, and hadn't had such pure thoughts in a long time.
As a former Magical Girl, Yiyi should also work hard to become friends with Shion, to get close to her, understand her, get to know her...
Sister, I'm sorry.
Even though you were killed by Shion, you were also at fault. The seventh day after your death has passed. I suppose any resentment should have dissipated.
Sister, you would definitely support me from heaven, right?
Please bless me to successfully become friends with Shion.
Yiyi has decided to overcome her hatred for Shion!
I believe sister in heaven will definitely be able to overcome it too!