Chapter 1127: Wengfalusuosi 3.2 (173)

"I heard you talking about Senatos. That warning, Xiaodie also cares about it." Mimi suddenly appeared and said, "She left the Vortex Core and returned to the garden. Let's go find her? Senatos is the Titan Xiaodie has always been looking for; whether there are clues or not, no one understands 'death' better than her."

"By the way, I have something to tell you in advance—everyone among the Golden Heir knows about your situation……because they were too worried, they just came clean…uh, don't hate me, okay?"

Xing certainly won't dislike Mimi—who could dislike such a cute pink rabbit?

Following Mimi's guidance, they arrived at the Life Garden. As soon as they set foot here, Xiadie's voice sounded from behind.

"Your Excellency, I am here."

Light footsteps came from behind, one step, two steps……

"Please stand still, then slowly turn around……"

Xing was about to turn her head when she caught a glimpse of purple brushing past her cheek, and then… a chill penetrated her skin, soon seeping into her meridians. Thump…thump…her heartbeat slowed as well.

At this moment, Xing only wanted to close her eyes……

Besides sight, her other senses became more acute; she felt a vast purple ocean……

And then, and then……

"…I've been rude."

A waft of fragrance from an unnamed flower surged into her nostrils…the lingering scent was so sweet that she gradually forgot the meaning of breathing.

She slightly opened her eyes, and Xiadie's delicate face came into view. Sunlight gently fell, gilding her porcelain-white skin with a thin layer of gold. The girl gazed at her earnestly, her watery eyes trembling slightly, like ripples stirred unintentionally by a night breeze.

The initial coldness vanished instantly, replaced by… the sensation of fingertips, and a tremor traveling down her slender arm born of fear. Her slightly trembling fingers lightly stroked Xing's cheek, a little itchy.

"Indeed… I feel nothing at all……"

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Genshin.

Ah…… This scene is totally worth recording!

Magic bubbles kept appearing around Niko, each bubble showing a picture of Xiadie reaching out to touch Xing. At the same time, Elis and the others' minds were filled with Niko's nonstop chatter.

The butterfly cursed by fate finally found a sadly suitable perch in the endless eternal night. What a wonderful contrast! She was originally an attendant of death, yet at this moment she revealed a shyness more vibrant than any life. This should be the first time she reaches out to someone without the excuse of 'taking another's life', right? Even a light touch is moving… Wait, Miss Xiadie seems perfect as a novel's female lead, huh…… What if we name the next novel 《The Funeral of Xiadie》?

"Hey hey, Niko, hold on a sec." Elis couldn't help but interrupt her daydream, "Didn't you previously plot a crime novel about assassinating Falg?"

Ah… you mean that one? I went through all the plot in my head, and then……" Niko cleared her throat awkwardly, "Cough cough……Anyway, I've decided to write a new story about Wengfalusuosi."

"All right, I wish you success with your new story. Also, the top-ranked novels on Yahetang are all related to Wengfalusuosi, right? If you write slowly, someone might snatch the theme you're brainstorming." Elis gave a kind reminder.

Niko widened her eyes in surprise: "Huh? So, what are the top works on Yahetang's sales chart?"

"Hmm… first place seems to be 《Golden Heir Reincarnation: Upon Arriving at Wengfalusuosi, Show True Skills》." Elis counted on her fingers while recalling.

"Second place is 《The Adjacent Wandi Student Who Constantly Argues in Whispers with HKS》, third place is 《Welcome to the Meritocratic Supremacy of Aohema》……Anyway, these works sell very well on Yahetang."

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Niko lowered her head in embarrassment: "I… I guess I still kinda want to read the second one……Turns out the authors over at Yahetang are that fast?"

Elis waved her hand: "It's just that you're too slow, Niko. If you really can't, you could hire a ghostwriter from Inazuma. Besides, the novel market is fiercely competitive, and you also need to fix that habit of daydreaming all afternoon without writing a single word—overthinking easily drains your writing passion."

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"Xiadie, you're trembling."

"Back in the Tree Court, I wondered why Your Excellency wasn't affected by my curse. I thought it was some ability of an otherworldly traveler, but never expected it to be this reason……Sorry, I should have noticed earlier……"

Xiadie carefully withdrew her hand, slightly bowed her head in apology: "My earlier act was abrupt and rude; if I caused offense, I humbly ask Xing, Your Excellency, to forgive me."

"I was just thinking… if your soul truly left your body, as a 'funeral director', perhaps I could trace where it went."

Mimi: "What did Xiaodie find?"

"Sorry, none for now… maybe I overestimated my ability. But… Xing, Your Excellency, could you let me try again? This time I'll slightly increase the contact area, the result might differ……"

Xing nodded and readily agreed.

Xiadie once again placed her palm on Xing's cheek; this time, her trembling eased.

"…Ah."

"Did you find anything?"

Xiadie lightly nodded: "I… seem to have sensed something. Your Excellency's disembodied soul is wandering somewhere, unable to find an exit……but that might not be a bad thing. Wandering means that… before Senatos's five fingers sweep everything away, we still have a chance to retrieve her."

"Clues… please give me more, please give me some guidance……"

Xiadie's hand gradually moved upward, but this time a fleeting loss appeared in her eyes: "The connection is broken. With my power… I still cannot trace it."

"It's just that I'm a bit impatient. Please don't worry, Xing, Your Excellency; although we currently lack clues, I will strive to find Senatos's whereabouts. Bring back its fire seed, and return that prematurely lost life… to your hands."

"I… know my words lack confidence. But this promise—I hope you keep it in mind. Before I fulfill it… please definitely persevere."