Flower Fairy: After transmigrating again, I became An'an's younger brother.

"Who's like her?!"

Although An Yingchun was flustered by Xia Tong's sudden hug, she immediately retorted after hearing his words.

Looking at Shadow Chun, whose face was flushed in Xia Tong's arms, Shadow Ninth Prince shook his head seriously:

"Although you give me a similar feeling to me, I am completely different. Besides, I can't sense any power from you. Did you draw power from the shadow of Chun? You can't even understand how to absorb energy. You're definitely an imposter."

Then she looked at Xia Tong: "Little brat, you lied about what you said before, didn't you?"

"A...a fake?!"

Hearing Shadow Ninth Prince's words, Shadow Chun's already flushed face turned even redder. She then struggled in Xia Tong's arms, gritting her teeth as she spoke.

"Let me go, I want... I want to teach her a good lesson."

As soon as she finished speaking, she stopped using the concealment technique Xia Tong had taught her. Instantly, a deep and powerful aura of darkness rose from her body—

That was not only the dark side of Camellia Fairy Queen Chun, but also the dark power that Xia Tong gained after helping her "upgrade".

"!!"

The playful expression on Shadow Nine Thousand's face froze instantly. Shadow Chun, whose aura was growing stronger in Xia Tong's arms, had surpassed his own and was still rising.

"Yes, I wasn't lying, she really is Chun's shadow."

Xia Tong calmly explained, while releasing her grip. Then, Shadow Chun slowly flew up until it was at the same height as Shadow Nine Thousand Years.

"As for why you can't feel it,"

Xia Tong continued, "It's just because she concealed her aura. So, don't be fooled by appearances."

Shadow Nine Thousand Years Old: "...Huh?!"

Xia Tong looked up at Shadow Chun, who was gathering her strength, and called out to her—

"Tsubaki..."

Shadow Camellia, barely suppressing her anger, said, "This time, you won't stop me, will you?"

"You should know your limits, shouldn't you?"

Xia Tong sighed, then reminded her, "Don't make a mess of the house."

"clear!"

This time, it was Shadow Tsubaki's turn to be all smiles.

After hearing this answer, Xia Tong looked at Shadow Nine Thousand Years with pity.

"Hey, hey, hey, don't look at me like that! Go talk her out of it! You can do it, right?"

"I've given you my advice. Good luck."

Xia Tong shrugged. He felt it was better for the two of them to handle their own affairs. Then he pulled the Ninth Prince, who had been wearing a serious expression ever since he saw the dark power emanating from Shadow Chun, aside.

Then, Shadow Chun raised her hand and shot a blue beam of light at Shadow Nine Thousand Years, which was also mixed with tiny ice crystals.

After barely managing to withstand the attack, Shadow Ninth Prince moved his slightly frozen hands and said to her in a trembling voice, "Hey... can we make peace?"

Upon hearing this, Shadow Chun tilted her head, giving him a "What are you talking about?" look, then clenched her fist and charged towards Shadow Nine Thousand Years Old.

The perspective shifts to Xia Tong and the Ninth Prince—

The Ninth Prince frowned, watching the two locked in a fierce struggle, and couldn't help but ask Xia Tong a question.

"Kid, you...you're not one of the Dark God's people, are you?"

"no."

"And that power within her?"

Although even the Nine Thousand Years Old could sense the aura of darkness emanating from her shadow, the power emanating from Shadow Camellia was purer and more powerful.

"Tsubaki? I made a deal with her, although the process was a bit bumpy."

Xia Tong sighed, recalling how Shadow Chun had signed the contract without hesitation back then. "But at least she kept her promise."

"trade?"

The Ninth Prince pondered what kind of deal could make such a being willing to stay by his side.

On the other side, Shadow Nine Thousand Years, whose eyes had become clear after being punched twice by Shadow Chun Bangbang, seemed to have regained his intelligence and immediately hid behind Xia Tong, grabbing his shoulder.

In her view, the two of them were partners, and Shadow Chun would definitely not attack Xia Tong.

Indeed, Shadow Chun had some reservations, but only a little. She immediately gave up using her ability, bypassed Xia Tong, and directly punched Shadow Nine Thousand Years behind him.

However, Shadow Nine Thousand Years Old was not stupid. He dodged Shadow Chun's attacks by circling around Xia Tong and Qin Wang around the pillar.

"Um...(¯―¯٥)"

Xia Tong looked at the two people standing one in front of her and said speechlessly, "You two can fight all you want, but don't drag me into it, okay?"

He then glanced at the shadowy figure behind him, then reached out and grabbed the hand of the shadowy Tsubaki, saying, "Tsubaki, that's enough, isn't it?"

"snort."

—For Xiaotong's sake.

Shadow Chun glared at the shadowy figure behind Xia Tong, then turned her head away, snorted coldly, and flew back to sit down on the sofa.

She really gave up attacking. What did this child sacrifice?

At this moment, the Ninth Prince became even more curious, while the shadow behind Xia Tong let out a long sigh of relief, "We're... saved."

"What did you trade with her?" the Ninth Prince asked curiously.

"Let her fully come into this world," Xia Tong said casually.

"?"

The Ninth Prince looked utterly bewildered. "What kind of condition is this?"

"Well, how should I put it..."

Xia Tong organized her thoughts, "As shadows, they usually stay in the shadows unconsciously. They are only here temporarily because of my power, and they cannot stay in reality for long."

He pointed to Shadow Chun, who was standing with her arms crossed, glancing at Shadow Nine Thousand Years out of the corner of her eye. "Chun told me before that she was asleep when I summoned her. You're the same, aren't you, Nine Thousand Years?"

Shadow Nine Thousand Years Old looked down at his hands and nodded.

"So you helped her break this limitation?"

The Ninth Prince pressed on, his eyes filled with disbelief, "But the power required... is no less than reshaping the form of an Elf King, is it?"

"Because Chun is very generous."

Xia Tong shrugged. "Besides, it's quite simple as long as you use the right methods."

The Ninth Prince stared into Xia Tong's eyes for a few seconds, his tone serious: "Child, the dark power within her is so strong, Edwin will not stand idly by. You're just asking for trouble."

"I'm already in trouble."

Xia Tong glanced helplessly at Shadow Chun; if he could, he would rather watch from the sidelines.

Then he looked at Shadow Nine Thousand Years Old, "So I need your power."

Shadow Nine Thousand Years Old recalled his previous memories and said, "You want me to help you deal with Edwin."

"No, I just want to protect myself."

Xia Tong shook her head. "Life is precious. I don't want to be kicked to death for no reason."

"Then why don't you go and explain it to Edwin?"

Shadow Nine Thousand Years old subconsciously replied, but when he met Xia Tong's "you seem to be kidding me" look, he suddenly remembered the Fiery Poem that Edwin had used at zero frames when he first met Xia Tong.

"...Okay, I'll join."

She sighed resignedly. If Edwin was so decisive with a child who could use dark magic, how much more so with a "shadow" like herself?

At this moment, the Ninth Prince also realized what was happening. Xia Tong looked at the shadowy Ninth Prince and wondered where the helplessness came from.

"but,"

Shadow Ninth Prince suddenly raised an eyebrow, "You can lend me a hand too, right?"

"it is good."

Xia Tong nodded readily, extending her hand towards her. A ball of calm, dark energy immediately gathered in her palm. "Would you like to touch it yourself, or should I help you?"

"Is there a difference?"

Shadow Nine Thousand Years old muttered as he drifted closer, his fingertips barely touching the energy before being instantly enveloped by the darkness.