Magical Girl's Knight Brother

Chapter 567 Seeing Tan Zhixin Again

The cold, mirror-like touch flashed across their fingertips, as if passing through a viscous film of water, instantly stripping away the metallic luster, the hum of instruments, and the flow of data from the laboratory. Tang Zijun was the first to step out of the ripples of the mirror, landing on a solid, vibrant surface, followed closely by Qin Nan and Scáthach. The next moment, they stood atop an endless tree trunk, the wood grain beneath their feet like flowing gold, radiating a vast and warm life force. Looking up, the massive branches, like colossal pillars supporting the sky, stretched towards the unfathomable dome. Above the dome were countless rotating, flowing mirrors, refracting light and shadow from different dimensions, illuminating the space with a shimmering, eternally solitary beauty, the air filled with an exquisitely fresh life force and the rich, mellow fragrance of ancient wood.

This is the reconstructed world of mirrors, and also Trova's residence.

Every time I come here, I feel as insignificant as dust.

Scáthach's deep black cloak stood out starkly in this bright space, her eerie purple eyes calmly scanning her surroundings with the scrutiny of an ancient being. The World Tree's massive branches, like winding emerald mountains, flowed with the radiance of life under the soft sunlight.

Tiny golden glints danced among the veins of the leaves, the air so fresh it seemed to cleanse the soul, carrying the fragrance of grass and trees and a certain indescribable ancient rhythm. Tang Zijun's gaze pierced through the layers of dense foliage, like an emerald dome, and landed on a wooden house in the distance, nestled beside the trunk of a revitalized ancient tree, naturally grown from it. The house was serene and peaceful, seemingly one with the giant tree.

But at this moment, this tranquility was broken.

"Little White! You stop right there!"

"Yaoyao, stop her! Don't let her get away!"

"Meow!!"

The girl's clear, playful scolding and laughter, accompanied by a jingling sound, broke the tranquility among the branches and leaves of the world, like a pebble thrown into a calm lake. Immediately afterwards, the wooden house's vine-woven door was kicked open with a "bang."

A white shadow, as fast as lightning, rushed out first. It was Tang Cao's contracted spirit beast, Xiao Bai. However, at this moment, her beautiful sapphire eyes were filled with terror, her fur stood on end, and her four short legs left afterimages on the smooth and tough tree bark.

Following closely behind was Tang Cao, a girl in a neat casual T-shirt, her face flushed, her long hair flying as she ran, her expression a mixture of anger and amusement. Behind her, Su Siyao also came out. "Tangtang, slow down, don't fall! Xiaobai, you too, don't run so fast!"

Two girls and a cat engaged in a vibrant chase on the massive branch. Little White, with the agility of a spirit beast, dodged and weaved among the thick branches, occasionally turning back to make a face, with a hint of provocation.

Just then, Little White, who was being chased by Tangcao and running wildly along the branches, seemed to have caught a familiar aura with her keen spirit beast senses. She suddenly braked, turned her little head, and her sapphire-like eyes instantly locked onto Tang Zijun, who was standing on a branch in the distance.

"Tang Zijun!"

Little White let out a shrill cry, unlike anything it had ever heard before, filled with immense grievance and boundless dependence.

The next second, she abandoned all evasive maneuvers, propelled herself forward on all fours, transforming into a white shooting star. Completely ignoring Tang Cao's pursuit behind her, she charged headlong towards Tang Zijun's location with all her might. Tang Zijun didn't even have time to make any defensive or evasive movements.

Whoosh!

Xiao Bai crashed into Tang Zijun's arms with perfect accuracy. The impact made Tang Zijun's body sway slightly. She gripped Tang Zijun's clothes tightly with her two front paws. Her small, furry body trembled slightly with excitement. The cat was like a frightened kitten that had found its safest haven, desperately trying to burrow into his arms.

"Waaah... Tang Zijun, Brother Tang, help!" Xiaobai's voice was filled with sobs and accusations. "Your sister, your sister is too much, waaaah... she's a demon!" Tang Zijun subconsciously raised his hand and steadily supported Xiaobai in his arms. This was the first time he had seen the little guy like this. "What happened?" Tang Zijun's gaze went past Xiaobai in his arms and looked at Tang Cao and Su Siyao, who were chasing after them.

Tang Cao caught up and saw that Xiao Bai had already defected to her brother's arms for protection. She immediately stopped, put her hands on her hips, and angrily complained, "Brother! Don't listen to her pitiful act. She was the one who slacked off first! She promised to help me cultivate, but after only half an hour she was dozing off and drooling! When I called her, she even rolled her eyes at me! Isn't that going too far?" "Nonsense! She's the one exploiting me!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Bai huddled even tighter in Tang Zijun's arms, desperately burying its little head into Tang Zijun's embrace, leaving only a trembling white fur ball with its bottom facing outwards, its cries of grievance growing even more pitiful. "Ever since she found out that my avatar talent magic could help her cultivate, she's been exploiting me every day. She even said she'd surpass Qin Nan within a month, a huge leap!"... Tang Zijun's eye twitched, and Qin Nan beside her also choked on his breath.

Xiao Bai didn't think there was anything wrong with what she said and continued, "She...she only started exploiting me because I could help her cultivate. I'm going to break down, waah...I'm going to sue her for abusing a spirit beast, I'm going to report her to the chief! Tang Zijun, you have to stand up for me!"

Su Siyao walked over at this moment, looking at Xiaobai curled up in Tang Zijun's arms, only daring to show her bottom, and then at Tang Cao who was puffing up in anger, and couldn't help but laugh. Then her gaze fell on Tang Zijun, with a gentle smile and a hint of barely perceptible concern.

Tang Zijun looked down at the trembling white ball of fur in his arms. The pitiful cries of the girl still echoed in his ears. Looking at his younger sister's angry yet self-righteous appearance, the corners of his mouth twitched slightly upward.

He slightly raised his other hand and, using his knuckles, lightly but firmly touched the furry white bottom facing him.

Boom!

I flicked it once.

"Meow!" Little White seemed to have its tail stepped on, and it shrank back suddenly, shrinking even tighter in Tang Zijun's arms like a white glutinous rice ball. Then, Tang Zijun looked up at her younger sister.

"Cultivation is a gradual process, not something you can do recklessly. Your talent already surpasses most magical girls, and even including Xiaobai, it's beyond the reach of most others. Aren't you satisfied?" Tang Cao felt a little guilty under her brother's gaze, pouted, and muttered softly. "But, but I'm still too weak... I want to fight alongside my brother too..." "Still slow? You're already at the Yellow Rank." Qin Nan rolled his eyes. "It took me almost two years to get to where you are now, and you've only had it for half a year, right?" At this moment, Su Siyao noticed Scáthach behind Tang Zijun. To be honest, with Scáthach's style so out of place, it was hard for anyone not to notice her. "And who is this lady?" "She's a guest visiting Trova." Qin Nan answered for Tang Zijun.

"Oh, hello there, sister. My name is Su Siyao. You're so beautiful, sister." Su Siyao greeted her familiarly, completely unaffected by Scáthach's aloof demeanor. Hearing this, Scáthach raised her eyes slightly. "Hello, little...little sister, nice to meet you. My name is Scáthach."

"Scáthach? What a strange name. Well, you're a foreigner, after all. But this name sounds familiar."

While Su Siyao was still pondering, Tang Cao beside her had already widened her eyes. "Scáthach! Sister, you actually share the same name as the Queen of the Land of Shadows!" Scáthach smiled but did not answer.

"Alright, alright, let's talk about this later. Scáthach has important business to attend to this time." Tang Zijun waved her hand, interrupting Tang Cao and Su Siyao's gaze, and continued, "I'll take her there first." Tang Zijun suddenly stopped halfway through her sentence.

His gaze shifted slightly, passing over Tang Cao and Su Siyao in front of him, and looking at Chuan Ying, who was peeking out of the wooden house in the distance.

Everyone was stunned for a moment, then followed Tang Zijun's gaze and quickly saw the figure's owner—none other than Tan Zhixin. Tan Zhixin's figure, as if stepping out of a painting, leaned lazily against the door frame.

She seemed to just want to see the commotion of chasing and playing outside, but when her gaze accurately caught the familiar figure standing a little distance away holding Xiaobai, a clear look of surprise flashed across her usually nonchalant eyes.

A ripple of surprise spread across her eyes, vanishing in an instant, then melting away like spring snow, transforming into a languid and alluring smile that slowly appeared on her delicate lips. She didn't come out, but simply leaned casually against the doorframe, her loungewear outlining her exquisite curves.

It was an indescribable allure; no words were needed, just a glance, a gesture, and all the concern and silent invitation were conveyed perfectly. The moment Tang Zijun's gaze fell upon her, her body seemed to tense up subtly.

The little white dog in Tang Zijun's arms seemed to sense the subtle change in atmosphere. Its comfortable snoring stopped, its little ears perked up alertly, and its eyes peeked towards the wooden door through the gap in Tang Zijun's arms. Tang Cao looked at Tang Zijun curiously, then at Tan Zhixin, her gaze sweeping back and forth between the two of them.

On the contrary, Qin Nan and Su Siyao's expressions were somewhat stiff. Both of them subconsciously narrowed their eyes and pursed their lips tightly.

"cough."

After an unknown amount of time, Tang Zijun coughed softly.

"Um, Nan Nan, you take Scáthach to the Temple of the Gods first, I'll be there in a bit."

Hearing this, Qin Nan felt an itch in his teeth.

However, she still managed to squeeze out a few words through gritted teeth.

"I know!"