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After all, the Celestial Spirit King was the King of the Spirit Realm. Seeing Qi Yan so young and arrogant, he thought of teaching Qi Yan a lesson, but he didn't expect to be the one taught.
The other party saying he would eliminate him wasn't just talk! The other party truly had the strength to eliminate him.
He had never seen such a young person possess such extraordinary power.
Qi Yan returned to his original appearance: "You flatter me. This isn't the Spirit Realm, so you can't display your strongest power. I merely took advantage of that. I apologize, Celestial Spirit King, Grandpa. I was too eager to save someone just now and said some offensive things."
The Celestial Spirit King blinked. He really couldn't connect this polite fellow with the arrogant brat from just now.
"Hahahahaha!! What's wrong with a young man being a bit arrogant! If I had your strength when I was young, I'd be even more arrogant."
Although the Celestial Spirit King lost, he was in a good mood. With someone who cared for his guildmates so much by his old friend's side, he felt even more at ease.
The two of them returned to the waterfall together.
"Leo, as per our agreement, I permit you to return to the Spirit Realm."
Upon hearing this, Lucy jumped up happily: "Really?! That's great!! Loki! You can return to the Spirit Realm! Long-bearded Grandpa, you're actually quite nice!"
The Celestial Spirit King couldn't help but smile when he heard Lucy praise him like that.
"Brother, that's wonderful."
Virgo (Balgua), still bound by ropes, wiggled over like a caterpillar.
Lucy couldn't help but retort: "You're still here!!"
Loki's eyes were filled with tears. He hadn't expected things to take such a dramatic turn. He had already prepared for death. No matter how unwilling he was, he had committed a grave mistake, and that was an undeniable fact.
"Leo, your sins are forgiven. Be grateful for the guidance of the stars. If you still wish to atone for your sins, then become this friend's strength and protect her well."
The Celestial Spirit King waved his cloak, and his body transformed into starlight, dissipating.
Everything around them began to flow normally again, and the previously still waterfall resumed its flow.
Clang----!!
A golden gate appeared behind Loki. The gate opened, and Loki's figure transformed into photons, continuously being absorbed into it.
"Qi Yan, Lucy, truly... truly thank you both so much... From now on, please continue to look after me!"
Loki said to the two with tears, full of gratitude. After his body dissipated, a golden key representing the Zodiac's Leo fell into Lucy's hand.
Lucy gripped the key in her hand. She was happy to get a new golden key, but even happier that her companion was still alive.
Qi Yan felt the same. He and Loki had a good relationship, often eating, drinking, and bragging together. Men, after all! Anyone who had shared a drink together was a friend.
In fact, even if this incident had happened to any other guild member, Qi Yan would have done his best to save them. After all, with great power comes great responsibility.
Qi Yan first went to the guild dormitory to report that everyone was safe, and the guild members all breathed a sigh of relief.
Then Qi Yan returned home and saw Mira waiting for him at the door.
Seeing a girl waiting for him at his doorstep deeply touched Qi Yan's heart. Perhaps this was the feeling of home.
"Qi Yan, how is Loki?"
"Don't worry, he's fine now."
With what happened today, Qi Yan wasn't in the mood to continue. He walked Mira home, and along the way, Qi Yan recounted the events that had just transpired to Mira.
"I never expected such a thing to happen to Loki!"
Mira also knew the name Karen, a very famous Celestial Spirit Mage from Blue Pegasus back then, who was later said to have been killed during a mission.
"Loki's desire to protect his companions wasn't wrong, and your desire to protect your companions isn't wrong either, but you must be extra careful."
Qi Yan smiled and said: "Don't worry! I'm very fond of my life. If I can't win, I'll definitely be the first to run away."
This was not a lie. Although Qi Yan enjoyed fighting, he had no desire to fight to the death. Not long ago in the Troll Kingdom, he had actually kept his magic power reserved, ready to receive the Fourth Hokage and escape at any time. However, he didn't expect those trolls to be scared away by him, so he didn't receive the Fourth Hokage and instead swaggered out.
"Haha ~!"
Qi Yan's comical appearance made Mira laugh.
As they spoke, Mira had already arrived home.
"I'm home."
"Mm."
Qi Yan responded, not saying much. Although they saw each other every day, each parting always felt a little reluctant. He remembered that in the very beginning, when he arrived home first, he would say goodbye curtly and enter the door without looking back.
"Why don't you... come in for a bit?"
Hearing Mira's words, Qi Yan's heart stirred, but he still shook his head and said: "No, it's getting late, and you've been busy all day, so you should rest early."
"Mm... that's true. You've just returned too, and need a good rest. See you tomorrow then."
"See you tomorrow."
Qi Yan waved his hand and turned to leave.
Just as Qi Yan turned around, Mira's voice came from behind.
"Qi Yan!"
"Hm?"
As Qi Yan turned his head, he felt two soft things press against his lips. Millimeters from his eyes was Mira's beautiful face.
Before Qi Yan could savor it, Mira quickly stepped back, her hands clenched nervously behind her back. She gave Qi Yan a brilliant smile: "See you tomorrow!"
After saying that, she scurried back home like a startled little rabbit, slamming the door shut with a bang.
Only then did Qi Yan realize that he had been kissed by Mira.
"It felt pretty good! It would've been better if it lasted longer."
But this was already very good. Where there was one, there would be two, and where there were two, there would be three. It wouldn't be long before he could win Mira over.
He was looking forward to tomorrow even more.
Qi Yan felt his life was once again filled with motivation.
Behind the door, Mira's face was flushed. She hadn't expected herself to do something so bold.
Mira touched her lips and murmured: "Is this what kissing feels like?"
She had never kissed anyone since she was little. This was her first kiss.
Qi Yan returned home, sat cross-legged on the bed, and practiced Sun Breathing, while also waiting for the appointed time.
That's right! He had gone to Cana for a fortune-telling again this time, and the fortune-telling said that ten o'clock was his lucky time.
He actually suspected Cana was fooling him, but because she was right every time, he had no evidence and could only choose to believe her.
Dong! Dong! Dong!... The ten o'clock chimes rang precisely. Qi Yan immediately opened his eyes and quickly tapped on the system interface.
"Do you want to perform a ten-pull?"
"Confirm!"