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Chapter 102 The Flower Shop, Detailed Discussion
Chapter 102 The Flower Shop, Detailed Discussion (800020000)
Qin Nan frowned slightly. She glanced at Xiao Hui first, and then spoke with some hesitation.
"If you're referring to the escape room incident, then I did hear Xiao Hui mention it. You were the one who pushed that guy into the reverse world, right? It even made it onto Douyin."
"The details of what happened are largely correct, but there are some things I haven't told you."
Tang Zijun looked at Little Grey. "Little Grey, you shouldn't have sensed the aura of the Heretic Demon that night, right?"
"In reply to your question, sir, I did not sense any negative energy. It was only when you were fighting that heretic demon that I noticed the hidden aura," Little Gray said.
"Didn't notice?" Qin Nan frowned deeply. She had originally thought that Xiao Hui had taken Tang Zijun to kill that heretical demon, but now it seemed that things were not as she had guessed.
"Spirit beasts have an extremely strong perception of negative energy, but rather than being sensitive to negative energy itself, they are more sensitive to the emergence of gaps," Tang Zijun continued. "However, this perception is not as obvious when facing certain special individuals."
"It seems that's true. Last night, I felt something interfering with my senses," Xiaobai couldn't help but chime in.
Tang Zijun patted Xiaobai's head. "The heretical demons and magical girls have been fighting for so long, they couldn't possibly ignore the existence of spirit beasts. I suspect they may have already found the ability to conceal their identities."
"But what is their purpose in doing this?" Qin Nan looked at Tang Zijun with a puzzled expression. "If they have already descended into reality, why haven't they harmed ordinary people yet?"
"You've hit the nail on the head. That model heretic isn't my target, at least not before he showed up and attacked me."
Tang Zijun pondered for a moment before asking the question.
"Do you know what really attracted me that night?"
These words immediately caught the attention of Qin Nan and the two spirit beasts, who both looked at Tang Zijun with curiosity.
Tang Zijun didn't keep them in suspense and spoke directly.
"There's a monster egg hidden inside that escape room. That mannequin demon is just there to guard the egg's safety."
"A strange beast egg?" Qin Nan's eyes narrowed.
Having dealt with many heretical demons, she naturally knew what a beast egg was, and was even more aware of the immense casualties it would cause to ordinary people once it hatched.
"Yes, and it's not just any ordinary monster egg." Tang Zijun stopped stroking Xiaobai. "Do you remember the first time we met, that crab-like monster that could appear in sunlight?"
"You mean!?"
Qin Nan's expression changed, and her heart began to beat faster involuntarily.
Listening to Tang Zijun's words, she had already thought of a certain possibility. Although she really didn't want to believe it, seeing Tang Zijun's serious expression, Qin Nan's breathing became a little rapid.
Little White and Little Gray weren't much better off. Possessing intelligence comparable to humans, they quickly understood what Tang Zijun was trying to express, and stared at Tang Zijun with wide eyes, unable to believe their eyes.
Tang Zijun wasn't surprised by their reaction at all. "Just as you thought, that alien beast egg also has a mechanism that allows it to hatch in sunlight. In fact, Xiaobai and I have already seen this type of creature."
"Yes." Xiaobai nodded, recalling the time she and Tang Zijun faced the giant mantis. "That thing was indeed a bit strange back then, but my memory isn't very clear, so I didn't think much of it."
"Didn't think much of it!? You...you...you really are..." Looking at the innocent-looking Little White, Little Gray flapped its wings for a long time, not knowing what to say.
Such a momentous event would be like the sky falling in the eyes of other spirit beasts.
But Xiaobai acted as if nothing had happened, and didn't even think to mention it to Qin Nan after all this time.
Xiao Hui really wanted to ask Xiao Bai about her family background, but looking at Tang Zijun who was holding her, she swallowed the words that were on the tip of her tongue.
"It's not Xiaobai's fault; her situation is more complicated."
Tang Zijun pinched Xiaobai's ear, then steered the conversation back to the topic of the alien beast egg.
"After I put the alien beast egg into the Reverse World, I asked a friend to help me research the details of that thing. Although there has been no progress yet, it is certain that this matter is inextricably linked to Sir Skeleton."
Qin Nan ignored the friend Tang Zijun mentioned and focused her attention on Sir Skull.
"You suspect that Sir Skeleton possesses some ability that allows heretical demons and monster eggs to appear in the sunlight?"
"What's worse is that, apart from these two monster eggs, I haven't found any other clues about this matter. That Skeleton Lord is very likely building an army, an army that can appear in the sunlight."
Tang Zijun slowly and deliberately revealed this explosive information, and then looked at Qin Nan.
"That's why I said this is no longer a battle you fought alone. From this moment on, Sir Skull is on my list."
"I don't care who he is or what kind of power he wields, but from the enemy's perspective, he already has the ability to threaten my family."
"Therefore, he must die."
A gentle breeze, which should have been a warm spring breeze, now felt chilly on Qin Nan as it blew through the gauze window.
Like the desolation of late autumn, it brings a sense of bleakness.
"What do you think?" Qin Nan gasped for breath, her eyes trembling slightly. "How many magical girls do you think know about this right now?"
"I don't know, but there probably aren't many."
Tang Zijun shook her head and continued.
"I don't know as much about the magical girl world as you do, and this matter hasn't spread even among the Outer Path Demons. The subordinates of other high-ranking officers are completely unaware of it, so I think the other magical girls probably haven't noticed either."
Hearing this, Qin Nan became restless. "We need to spread this word; we must make sure the other magical girls are prepared!"
"You can contact other magical girls?" Tang Zijun raised an eyebrow.
He had always thought Qin Nan was a lone wolf, and after talking for so long, Qin Nan hadn't shown any signs of having interacted with other magical girls.
Feeling Tang Zijun's gaze, Qin Nan hesitated for a moment, then looked at Xiao Hui, who remained silent to the side.
"I guess I can get in touch with her. Before she found me, Little Gray stayed at another magical girl's house for a while. I met that senior a few times, and she helped me a lot."
"It would be best if we could get in touch. I'm an outsider when it comes to the issue of heretics and demons, but I don't need to elaborate on the seriousness of this matter. We need to brainstorm together."
"Then I'll call her now."
Qin Nan wasn't one to procrastinate, and immediately took out his phone.
Water encircles green hills, and hills encircle the city; this place has always been blessed with outstanding people and auspicious spirits.
The vast expanse of water reflects the sky like a mirror, while the mountains are emerald green all year round.
In a mountain town in Yunnan, the afternoon sun filters through dappled leaves and falls on the cobblestone path, adding a touch of warmth to this picturesque scene.
The market in the mountain town was bustling with activity, offering a dazzling array of fresh fruits and vegetables, both familiar and unfamiliar, but even more so, exquisite handicrafts.
An elderly man dressed in ethnic clothing sat on a bamboo chair, intently weaving a bamboo basket. It didn't take him long to weave; in the blink of an eye, the bamboo strips took shape.
The distant mountains are partially obscured by clouds and mist, resembling a fairyland.
A mountain breeze swept through the towering peaks, bringing with it a refreshing fragrance. Many tourists strolled along the streets, enjoying the tranquility far removed from the hustle and bustle of the city, guided by tour guides.
In a corner of the mountain town, a flower shop sits quietly.
On the storefront, an antique wooden sign hangs at the top, with several pots of vibrant azaleas on either side, their blossoms clustered together, attracting a few butterflies to flutter about.
The flower shop is filled with the fragrance of flowers. Through the glass window, you can see a large tea table inside, with a set of flower pruning tools and a few flower stamens wrapped in ribbons.
Tan Zhixin watched with a smile as a young couple left hand in hand; this was already the umpteenth customer she had seen that day.
Since the beginning of spring, the number of tourists in the mountain city has increased exponentially, and even in this small place where she is located, she has been welcoming a number of foreign visitors.
As the saying goes, "Guests from afar are always welcome," and Tan Zhixin naturally hoped that they could come happily and leave joyfully; that would be the most pleasant thing for her.
After casually tossing a few broken leaves into the trash can, Tan Zhixin returned to her seat at the tea table and began pruning a new potted plant.
Since opening this flower shop, Tan Zhixin has devoted herself to the business of picking and planting flowers. This was her childhood dream and her favorite thing to do.
She could sit in front of potted plants at the tea table all day without getting tired, because it was one of her few hobbies.
The afternoon temperature made people feel lazy, and there were relatively fewer customers. Tan Zhixin smiled and picked up the scissors, enjoying this peaceful and pleasant time.
Just then, a rhythmic melody began to play from not far away.
Along with that, a female voice came from above.
"Sister, the phone is ringing."
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"Almost done, Xiaoqing." Tan Zhixin didn't move, but instead sped up the pruning.
The female voice above paused for a moment before continuing.
"I think you should answer it sooner rather than later. Isn't that phone number specifically for contacting the other girls? Maybe they have something important to say."
Upon hearing this, Tan Zhixin paused in her actions, and her expression changed slightly.
"you're right."
Putting down the scissors, Tan Zhixin smiled and raised her head, looking in the direction of the woman's voice. She saw a small, emerald-green snake flicking its tongue at her from under the hanging plant on the ceiling.
Judging from its appearance, the emerald green snake should be a bamboo viper. Its smooth scales and elegant body give it the feel of a work of art.
However, the only flaw is that below the snake's eyes, a black scar extends all the way down its back, resembling shattered glass.
Tan Zhixin gently stood up and slowly walked behind the counter. Seeing this, the little green snake also twisted its body and followed her steps lightly.
Picking up her phone, Tan Zhixin looked at the caller ID and a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes.
"Qin Nan? That little girl hasn't contacted me for a while."
Xiao Qing flicked its tongue, and its eyes showed human-like emotions. "Put it on speakerphone, put it on speakerphone."
"Okay." Tan Zhixin gently tapped Xiaoqing's nose with her fingertip. "Whatever you say."
Swipe the screen, and the call connects quickly.
"Hello, is this Qin Nan?"
There was a long silence on the other end of the phone before Qin Nan's voice came through.
"Sister Tan"
"You silly girl," Tan Zhixin said with a gentle smile. "It's really not easy for you to call me 'sister.' Tell me, what happened? Do you need to borrow some money again?"
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The phone went silent again, and it was obvious that Qin Nan was probably blushing again.
"Alright, alright, I'm not teasing you anymore. You didn't even call during the New Year. So, what's up?"
Tan Zhixin's voice is like jade, giving people a pure and soft feeling.
On the other side, upon hearing her words, Qin Nan also took a deep breath and quickly recounted Tang Zijun's discovery and the matter of Sir Skeleton.
The atmosphere in the flower shop was quiet and peaceful; only when a gentle breeze blew through the cracks in the door would the flowers rustle softly.
As Tan Zhixin listened quietly to Qin Nan's story, the smile on her face froze for a moment, then slowly faded away.
I initially thought Qin Nan had encountered some life problem that required my help, since this wasn't the first or second time this had happened.
Tan Zhixin was quite familiar with Qin Nan's combat abilities. She didn't need Tan Zhixin to take care of Qin Nan like she did with other magical girls; Qin Nan was fully capable of handling the invasion of some heretical demons on her own.
If there's one thing that could trouble Qin Nan, it's probably only her material needs.
However, Tan Zhixin did not expect that Qin Nan, whom she had not contacted for a long time, would bring her such a big "surprise".
With a slight frown, Tan Zhixin looked somewhat worried.
"You, you weren't in any danger, were you?"
"Me?" Qin Nan was taken aback, then turned to look at Tang Zijun. "I'm fine, nothing's wrong."
After receiving Qin Nan's response, Tan Zhixin finally focused her attention on the matter she had mentioned.
"This is the first time I've seen a strange beast appear in the sunlight."
"You've never heard of these things either?"
"No, the other sisters haven't mentioned anything like that. They rarely face strange beasts. At most, they only fight some powerful heretical demons, but that's at night."
"Do you think this could cause unrest in the real world?" Qin Nan asked seriously, holding his phone. "I suspect that Sir Skull might be plotting something."
"Those monsters are capable of anything, but what we need most right now is to be prepared. I will pass this message on to the other sisters so they can pay attention."
At this point, Tan Zhixin sighed softly.
After a moment of hesitation, she continued.
"Nannan, that person should be next to you, give her the phone."
"what?"
Qin Nan was stunned, and her body stiffened.
"W-Who is it? I'm all alone."
Then Tan Zhixin slowly spoke up. "We've known each other for a long time. Don't I know you well? I'm afraid you didn't find out about this."
"I"
Qin Nan held her phone, her eyes flickering as she looked at Tang Zijun in front of her.
Seeing this, Tang Zijun remained quite nonchalant.
He reached out his hand directly to Qin Nan.
"Give it to me."
(End of this chapter)