In her mind, there was a fleeting thought of Zi Yuan patting her head, praising her for a job well done.

But Zu Lu ultimately didn’t dare to actually ask for this.

Moreover, just thinking about Jiang Si patting her head and praising her for a job well done...

She wanted to dive into the seawater to calm down.

"You’ve already passed the Inner Sect test, haven’t you?"

Zu Lu paused for a moment and immediately nodded, "Yes, I’ve already passed."

"You can consider the Honor True Inheritance."

The blue magical girl revealed a rare expression of joy, "I’ll do my best!"

While she still wanted to chat a bit more with the Sect Leader, a chill emanated from the hill near the shore.

Zu Lu shivered slightly and immediately bowed, "I have some matters to attend to, so I’ll be leaving, Sect Master."

"Go ahead."

She turned and flew towards Peony, who was still crying. Her previously joyful and lively expression habitually turned serious as she approached her friend.

She somewhat harshly pinched Peony’s cheek and coldly told her to calm down.

But in the end, she couldn’t help but give a gentle smile, hugging Peony and offering a few comforting words.

Then, her gaze occasionally sneaked over to Zi Yuan.

The air suddenly grew colder, with snowflakes drifting down from the sky.

The sea underfoot began to freeze.

Zi Yuan landed on the hill by the shore, where Dong Jun stood silently.

Only when she arrived did he slowly come over and habitually held up an umbrella for her.

"Did something happen? This time, you’re a bit late."

The ice-colored girl spoke words that melted the snowflakes, leaning slightly closer. Her arm touched, conveying warmth and a faint tremble, unsure if it was due to cold or something else.

"Yes, acquiring the forbidden zone inheritance encountered some trouble." Zi Yuan shared the Mirror Country information from the Heart Image Remains with Dong Jun, finally summarizing, "The Mirror Country in Southern China has grand schemes, meddling in the secret realms under our sect’s jurisdiction. Even if distant, they must be punished."

"Alright." While tidying her clothes and hair, brushing off fallen snowflakes, Dong Jun said, "Due to your long absence and the extinguished soul lamp in the Illusory Moon Cave Mansion, everyone was worried. That girl, Yu Mo, cried several times. Even Cyan Flower didn’t slack off, making many demonic puppets overnight, searching everywhere for your traces..."

After mentioning the efforts of the true inheritors, Dong Jun took a slight breath, one hand holding the umbrella, the other grasping Zi Yuan’s little finger, gently pinching it, "Next time, give us a heads up, instead of disappearing quietly for so long."

The heavy snow sealed the waves in ice, silence all around, with only the heartbeat so clear.

Accompanied by the breath, each flow of blood.

As they drew closer, tangible warmth and soft skin.

Making all anxiety and fatigue vanish completely.

"Oh." However, Zi Yuan didn’t pay it much mind, continuing, "I also found out about the Mirror Country’s research on Full Bloom, but I can’t understand the Mirror Country’s language. Could you find someone who understands it, to clarify the situation with Full Bloom for me?"

"Alright." Dong Jun routinely agreed to Zi Yuan’s request, "We’ve captured many individuals related to the Mirror Country, it shouldn’t be difficult to find someone who understands their language."

"I also obtained the Psychic Realm of the Full Bloom Magical Girl. Although I’ve found a way to use it, it’s still a bit rough."

Dong Jun then smiled and asked, "That’s impressive, how did you get it?"

"That Full Bloom Magical Girl Mu Jin said just by dating, one can reconstruct the Psychic Realm." Zi Yuan didn’t hold back, "After explaining to her what a date is based on previous experience, I seized the opportunity. Thankfully, I had experience, otherwise, it might have slipped by."

Dong Jun’s smile slowly faded, slightly turning her head to glance at An Shiyu, "Ah, is that so?"

"Yes, but although I’ve mastered the Spatial Power, I’ve only just broken through the Broken Mirror Fighting Sect, barely reaching Beginner Fighting Sovereign level. To use it proficiently, it might take a bit more time. If wanting to replicate the ancestor Flame Emperor’s creation of independent space, it requires the growth of Tao Seed."

"Perhaps bringing An Shiyu to Cyan Cloud Sect would be more convenient."

Speaking like this, Zi Yuan looked towards An Shiyu.

While comforting the useless senior Peony, the girl seemed to quickly sense Zi Yuan’s gaze, lifting her head to look over.

The white umbrella slightly tilted, blocking the view.

Separating Zi Yuan and An Shiyu’s gazes, Dong Jun still maintained a faint smile, "Not allowed." 𝐟𝐫𝕖𝗲𝘄𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝕧𝐞𝚕.𝕔𝕠𝐦

Zi Yuan looked at her with some confusion, "Why?"

"Because she’s the magical girl of the Disaster Strategy Bureau."

"But..."

"Anyway, it’s not possible."

Zi Yuan nodded, "Alright."

In matters like these, listening to Dong Jun is never wrong.