Magical Girl's Knight Brother

Chapter 102 Flower Shop, Detailed Discussion (800020000)

Qin Nan frowned slightly. She first glanced at Xiao Hui, then spoke with a little hesitation.

"If you're referring to the escape room incident, then I did hear Xiao Hui mention it. You pushed that guy into the reversed world, right? It even went viral on Tik Tok."

"The story is pretty much the same, but apart from that, there are some things I haven't revealed to you."

Tang Zijun looked at Xiao Hui. "Xiao Hui, you didn't sense the presence of the Outer Path Demon that night, right?"

"To answer your question, sir, I indeed did not sense any negative energy. It was only when you were fighting with that heretic demon that I sensed the hidden aura." Xiao Hui said.

"Didn't notice?" Qin Nan frowned. She originally thought that it was Xiao Hui who took Tang Zijun to kill the heretic demon, but now it seems that things are not as she guessed.

"Spiritual beasts are very sensitive to negative energy, but rather than being sensitive to negative energy, they're more sensitive to the creation of gaps," Tang Zijun continued. "But when facing certain special creatures, this perception isn't as strong."

"It seems to be true. Last night I felt like something was interfering with my perception." Xiaobai couldn't help but interrupt.

Tang Zijun patted Xiaobai's head. "The Outer Demons and the Magical Girls have been fighting for so long, it's impossible for them to ignore the existence of the Spirit Beasts. I suspect they've probably found a way to hide their identities."

"But what's their purpose in doing this?" Qin Nan looked at Tang Zijun in confusion. "If they've already arrived in reality, why haven't they harmed ordinary people yet?"

"You've got the point. That model demon wasn't my target, at least not before he showed up and attacked me."

Tang Zijun pondered and asked.

"You know what really got me that night?"

These words immediately attracted the attention of Qin Nan and the two spirit beasts, and they all looked at Tang Zijun curiously.

Tang Zijun had no intention of keeping the secret and spoke directly.

"There's a beast egg hidden in the escape room. That model demon is just there to protect the egg."

"Strange beast eggs?" Qin Nan's eyes narrowed.

Having dealt with many alien demons, she naturally knew what the alien beast eggs were, and she was even more aware of how much casualties they would cause to ordinary people once they were hatched.

"Yes, and it's not just any other beast egg." Tang Zijun stopped petting Xiaobai. "Do you remember the first time we met, that crab monster that could appear in the sunlight?"

"You mean!?"

Qin Nan's face changed and his heartbeat accelerated unconsciously.

Listening to Tang Zijun's words, she had already thought of a possibility. Although she really didn't want to believe it, looking at Tang Zijun's serious expression, Qin Nan's breathing became a little rapid.

Xiaobai and Xiaohui were not much better off. Possessing intelligence comparable to that of humans, they quickly understood what Tang Zijun wanted to express. They all widened their eyes and looked at Tang Zijun in disbelief.

Tang Zijun wasn't surprised by their reaction. "Just as you expected, that alien egg also has a mechanism that allows it to hatch in sunlight. In fact, Xiaobai and I have already seen this type of creature."

"Yes." Xiaobai nodded, recalling the time he and Tang Zijun faced the giant mantis together. "That thing was indeed a bit strange back then, but I don't remember it clearly, so I didn't think much of it."

"Didn't think much about it!? You...you...you really are..." Looking at Xiaobai with an innocent face, Xiaohui flapped his wings for a long time without knowing what to say.

To other spirit beasts, such a major event is like the sky falling.

But Xiaobai actually acted as if nothing had happened, and didn't even think of mentioning it to Qin Nan for such a long time.

Xiao Hui really wanted to ask about Xiao Bai's family, but looking at Tang Zijun holding her, she finally swallowed the words that were on the tip of her tongue.

"It's not Xiaobai's fault. Her situation is more complicated."

Tang Zijun pinched Xiaobai's ears, and then turned the topic to the alien beast eggs.

"After I put the alien beast egg into the reverse world, I asked a friend to help me research the details of it. Although there has been no progress so far, it is certain that this matter is closely related to Sir Skeleton."

Qin Nan ignored the friend Tang Zijun mentioned and focused his attention on Sir Skeleton.

"Are you suspecting that Sir Skeleton has mastered some ability that can make the Outer Path Demons and Beast Eggs appear in the sunlight?"

"It's even worse than that. Aside from these two beast eggs, I haven't found any clues about this matter. That Skeleton Lord is most likely building an army, an army that can appear in the sunlight."

Tang Zijun slowly said this explosive information, and then looked at Qin Nan.

"That's why I said, this is no longer a battle for you alone. From this moment on, Sir Skeleton is already on my list."

"I don't care who he is or what kind of power he holds, but from the perspective of an enemy, he has the power to threaten my family."

"So... he must die."

The breeze that blew through the screen window was originally a warm spring current, but when it fell on Qin Nan, she felt a chill.

It's like the loneliness after autumn, bringing a touch of solemnity.

"You think?" Qin Nan panted, his eyes trembling. "How many magical girls do you think know about this now?"

"I don't know, but it shouldn't be much."

Tang Zijun shook his head and continued.

"I don't know as much about the magical girl community as you do, and this matter hasn't spread among the Outer Path Demons. The other high-ranking officials' subordinates are completely unaware of it, so I think the other magical girls probably haven't noticed it either."

Hearing this, Qin Nan became a little restless. "We have to spread this news and make sure the other magical girls are prepared!"

"Can you contact other magical girls?" Tang Zijun raised his eyebrows.

He always thought Qin Nan was a lone wolf, and after communicating for so long, Qin Nan did not show any signs of having any interactions with other magical girls.

Feeling Tang Zijun's gaze, Qin Nan hesitated for a moment and looked at Xiao Hui who remained silent beside him.

"I guess I was able to get in touch with her. Before she found me, Xiao Hui had stayed at another magical girl's house for a while. I've met that senior a few times, and she's helped me a lot."

"It would be great if we could get in touch. I'm an outsider when it comes to the issue of Outer Path Demons. I don't need to explain the seriousness of this matter. We need to pool our wisdom."

"Then I'll call her now."

Qin Nan was not a person who would procrastinate, so he took out his cell phone immediately.

Water surrounds the green mountains and mountains surround the city, which is why the place is blessed with outstanding people and good fortune.

The vast expanse of water is like a mirror in the sky, and the mountains are like a green screen all year round.

In a mountain town in the south of the colorful clouds, the afternoon sun shines through the mottled leaves and onto the bluestone-paved path, adding a touch of warmth to the picturesque scenery.

The market in the mountain city is very lively, with a wide variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, both seen and not seen before, but there are more exquisite handicrafts.

An old man in ethnic costume sat on a bamboo chair, concentrating on weaving a bamboo basket. It didn't seem like he was putting in much effort, but in just the blink of an eye, the bamboo strips took shape.

The mountains in the distance are looming in the clouds and mist, like a fairyland on earth.

The mountain breeze blew through the steep mountains, bringing bursts of refreshing fragrance. Many tourists walked on the streets, experiencing the relaxation away from the hustle and bustle of the city under the guidance of a tour guide.

And in a corner of the mountain city, a flower shop sits quietly here.

On the facade, an antique wooden sign hangs at the top, and on both sides are placed several pots of gorgeous rhododendrons. The flowers are clustered together, attracting several butterflies to dance.

The flower shop was filled with the fragrance of flowers. Through the glass window, you could see a large tea table inside, with a set of flower-pruning tools and several flower stamens wrapped in ribbons. Tan Zhixin watched with a smile as a young couple left hand in hand; this was already one of her countless customers today.

Since the beginning of spring, the number of tourists in the mountain city has increased exponentially. Even this small place where she lives has welcomed many foreign guests.

As the saying goes, guests from afar are welcome. Tan Zhixin naturally hopes that they can come happily and leave happily. This is the most pleasant thing for her.

After throwing a few broken leaves into the trash can, Tan Zhixin returned to her seat at the tea table, picked up another pot of flowers and started pruning them.

Since opening this flower shop, Tan Zhixin has devoted herself wholeheartedly to the career of picking and planting flowers. This was her childhood dream and her favorite thing to do.

She could even sit in front of the tea table facing the pots of flowers for a whole day without feeling tired, because this was one of her few hobbies.

The temperature in the afternoon makes people lazy, and there will be relatively fewer customers. Tan Zhixin picked up the scissors with a smile, enjoying this peaceful and comfortable time.

At this moment, a rhythmic music sounded from not far away.

Along with this, a female voice was heard from above.

"Sister, there's a phone call."

"It will be done soon, Xiaoqing." Tan Zhixin did not take any action, but instead increased the speed of trimming in her hands.

The female voice above paused for a moment and then continued.

"I think you should answer it sooner rather than later. Isn't that phone number used to contact other sisters? Maybe they have something important to tell you."

Upon hearing this, Tan Zhixin paused her movements and her facial expression changed slightly.

"you're right."

Putting down the scissors, Tan Zhixin smiled and raised her head, looking in the direction of the female voice, but saw a small emerald green snake under the spider plant on the ceiling, gently moving its tongue towards her.

Judging from its appearance, the emerald green snake should be a bamboo green snake. Its smooth scales and elegant body give people the feeling of a work of art.

However, the only flaw was that under the snake's eye, there was a black scar extending all the way to its back, like broken glass.

Tan Zhixin stood up gently and slowly walked behind the counter. Seeing this, the little green snake twisted its body and followed her pace lightly.

Picking up the phone and looking at the caller ID, a hint of surprise flashed in Tan Zhixin's eyes.

"Qin Nan? This little girl hasn't contacted me for a while."

Xiaoqing murmured, her eyes showing a hint of human emotion. "Turn on the hands-free mode, turn on the hands-free mode."

"Okay." Tan Zhixin gently tapped Xiaoqing's nose with her fingertips. "All up to you."

Slide the screen and the call is quickly connected.

"Hello, is this Qin Nan?"

There was silence on the other end of the phone for a long time, and then Qin Nan's voice was heard.

"Sister Tan"

"You little girl." Tan Zhixin smiled gently. "It's really hard to hear you say 'sister'. Tell me, what happened? Do you need to borrow some money again?"

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The phone fell silent again. It was obvious that Qin Nan was blushing again.

"Okay, I won't tease you anymore. I didn't see you call me during the New Year. Tell me, what do you want to talk to me about?"

Tan Zhixin's voice is like jade, giving people a pure and soft feeling.

On the other side, after hearing her words, Qin Nan also took a deep breath and quickly recounted Tang Zijun's discovery and the matter of Sir Skeleton.

The atmosphere in the flower shop is quiet and peaceful. Only when the breeze blows through the door will the flowers rustle.

Listening quietly to Qin Nan's story, the smile on Tan Zhixin's face froze at first, and then slowly faded away.

I originally just thought that Qin Nan had encountered some problems in life and needed my help. After all, this kind of thing happened more than once or twice.

Tan Zhixin is quite familiar with Qin Nan's fighting ability. She doesn't need her to take care of her like she does other magical girls. She is fully capable of dealing with the invasion of some foreign demons on her own.

If there is one thing that can bother Qin Nan, it is probably material needs.

However, Tan Zhixin did not expect that Qin Nan, who had not been in contact for a long time, would bring her such a big "surprise".

Frowning slightly, Tan Zhixin was a little worried.

"You, you didn't encounter any danger?"

"Me?" Qin Nan was stunned and turned to look at Tang Zijun. "I'm fine, nothing happened."

After getting Qin Nan's response, Tan Zhixin turned her attention to what she mentioned.

"This is the first time a strange beast has appeared in the sunlight."

"You haven't heard of these things?"

"No, the other sisters haven't mentioned anything like this. They rarely face strange beasts. At most, they've only fought some powerful outer demons, but that was at night."

"Do you think this will cause unrest in the real world?" Qin Nan asked seriously, holding his phone. "I suspect Sir Skeleton is probably plotting something."

"Those monsters are capable of doing anything, but what we need most now is to be prepared. I will pass this message on to the other sisters and ask them to pay attention."

Having said that, Tan Zhixin sighed softly.

After a moment's silence, she continued.

"Nannan, that person should be next to you, give her the phone."

"what?"

Qin Nan was stunned and his body straightened.

"Wh, who? There's no one around me."

Tan Zhixin slowly spoke. "It's not the first day we've known each other. Don't I know what you're like? I'm afraid you didn't find out about this."

"I"

Qin Nan held the phone and looked at Tang Zijun in front of him with a twinkling gaze.

Seeing this, Tang Zijun was quite relaxed.

He extended his hand directly towards Qin Nan.

"give it to me."

(End of this chapter)