Starting from a Magical Girl, Dominating Eternity

Over there, Lord Bingtang, still typing away at the keyboard, casually asked, "The gift I gave you before, you said it was too troublesome to keep."

"It depends if it’s useful."

Jiang Si replied matter-of-factly, "If it’s useful, that’s another story."

Qianzhen Cao’s heart skipped another beat.

Lord Bingtang actually gave him a gift too? And it was refused?

What’s going on? Isn’t Lord Bingtang always fascinated with the Sect Master?

Although Bingtang usually appears gentle and easy to talk to.

In reality, Bingtang is the one in the Cyan Cloud Sect who feels the most distant from others.

It’s only with the disciples of the Cyan Cloud Sect and the Sect Master that she’s somewhat close.

As for beyond the Cyan Cloud Sect, Bingtang has almost no personal relationships.

Just like her name, Bingtang—hard and cold ice on the outside, sweet sugar once it melts.

Other than entering the Cyan Cloud Sect as a Magical Girl, Qianzhen Cao couldn’t think of anything that could melt the ice around Lord Bingtang...

And this young man before us is not a member of the Cyan Cloud Sect, nor is he a Magical Girl.

Yet he can also receive special treatment...

Bingtang, smiling, asked, "Eh? What’s its use?"

"Just like your umbrella."

Bingtang, who had been smiling, suddenly had her gaze turn cold.

"Oh, I see."

With such a simple response, Bingtang went back to typing on the keyboard.

As a seasoned creator of fan magazines, Qianzhen Cao’s keen intuition quickly picked up on the subtle jealousy.

What’s going on? It seems like Bingtang might have feelings for Jiang Si too?

Adding the Sect Master to the mix makes it a love quadrangle.

Qianzhen Cao suddenly realized, could it be Yu Mo, Bingtang, and the Sect Master are competing for Jiang Si, with the Sect Master ultimately prevailing?

But Yu Mo and Bingtang remain unsatisfied, and take advantage whenever the Sect Master is absent, trying everything to interfere...

"Qianzhen Cao said you signed an engagement, but the partner isn’t Zi Yuan."

Though slightly downcast, Bingtang quickly gathered herself and casually asked, "Who did you sign an engagement with, does Keke know?"

Who is Keke, anyway? This guy seems to be involved with so many girls!

"The Prince of Mirror Country. She suggested using the engagement to establish cooperation, so we can trust each other."

As Qianzhen Cao was pondering what this guy was talking about.

Over there, Bingtang had already nodded, "I see, then the canceled engagement storyline can follow."

Qianzhen Cao was stunned listening to this.

She of course knew about Jiang Si using the document for engagement to go through the canceled engagement storyline.

She wasn’t confused by Jiang Si’s conversation with Xing Xuan in the car back then.

After all, Qianzhen Cao doesn’t dislike reading web novels; rather, she is a true veteran of Harry Potter Magical Girlism.

There’s only one kind of Harry Potter Magical Girlism in this world—where even after reading all web novels, one still loves Harry Potter best.

Thus, she’s familiar with these kinds of plots.

But she never thought Lord Bingtang wouldn’t even need Jiang Si to say much else, understanding instantly.

This was too familiar!

Qianzhen Cao sensed something amiss.

Could Jiang Si and Lord Bingtang be childhood sweethearts, with the Sect Master being the newcomer?

Childhood friends losing to the sudden arrival is a common trope...

Though in terms of appearance, Qianzhen Cao doesn’t think Lord Bingtang would lose to Zi Yuan, but in terms of power, there’s a disparity.

Losing to Lady Zi Yuan is quite normal.

Yu Mo immediately raised her hand, "I, I can cancel an engagement too!"

"You can’t," Jiang Si casually dismissed, "Too young, not imposing enough, lacking that inherent arrogance."

Only someone with a demeanor similar to Miss Nalan canceling an engagement has value and significance.

For someone like Bingtang or Yu Mo, canceling an engagement would just seem trivial.

Bingtang could handle it smoothly and tactfully, respecting appearances while achieving the purpose; as for Yu Mo, it’s more like bullying a kid.

Yu Mo drooped her head instantly, pitifully uttering an "Oh."

Cyan Flower hugged her friend, comforting lightly, but in fact sighed with relief.

At least she wouldn’t have to follow Yu Mo in jumping off a building.

"May it proceed smoothly."

Bingtang still smiled as she said this, picking up the cup nearby for a drink.

But for some reason, she didn’t hold it steady, spilling it across the table.

Qianzhen Cao immediately went over with a towel to help clean it, accidentally glimpsing the content on the computer.

「「Engagement partner marriage couple engagement partner marriage couple engagement partner marriage couple engagement partner marriage couple engagement partner marriage couple absolutely cannot cannot cannot need to stop engagement what to do to prevent being disliked I can also engage him should I just get the certificate or enact first, report later...」」

She only saw the first couple of lines fully on this entire page of chaotic content, and was already utterly shocked.

Just as she was about to speak, Bingtang pressed a finger to her lips.

Chilly and fragrant, it rendered Qianzhen Cao motionless for a time.

"Shh..."

Hearing Lord Bingtang’s low hush, Qianzhen Cao completely quieted down.

Bingtang then closed her notebook, stood up, and said, "Shall we go take a look outside? Keke and the others should be here as well, while the remaining Inner Sect disciples are engaging in exchanges and sparrings with the Disaster Strategy Bureau’s Magical Girls at the square."

Jiang Si, not too weary, nodded, "Alright."

Cyan Flower immediately volunteered, "I’ll lead the way!"

Upon Bingtang’s nod, she eagerly dashed out the door, urging Jiang Si to hurry up.

Xing Xuan, who had been eavesdropping at the door, peeked in as Cyan Flower opened it, looking at Qianzhen Cao, "I can take you around elsewhere, you know? I’m quite familiar with the headquarter..."

A somewhat dazed Qianzhen Cao turned to Bingtang, waiting for her nod before she followed Xing Xuan away.

Once only Yu Mo and Bingtang were left in the room, Yu Mo quietly spoke, "His Highness the Prince of Mirror Country..."

"Concerned, Yu Mo?"

"Doesn’t, doesn’t Lord Bingtang mind?"

"No, I don’t mind," Bingtang smiled, "After all, it’s impossible."

"Mm."

Yu Mo tugged on her hoodie, "For engagement, it’d be better if it was Lord Bingtang."

"Hehe."

Ruffling her head, Bingtang said nothing more, "Go on, this time make sure to follow the Sect Master closely."

"Okay!"

Once Yu Mo left, Bingtang shut the door.

Then she looked out the window, confirming no one was outside.

Then crossed her arms over her shoulders, gently stomping a foot,

"Damn, still too slow, huh..."

...

Jiangming City, Cyan Cloud Sub-Sect.

No idea how long had passed, Qian Jing was already fast asleep, while Shui Ling was seeing stars, barely coherent.

Having finally read the last line of Teacher Bai Mei’s new book.

"...In the realm of the mundane, you and I are both Cyan Cloud!"