My and Their Anime-Style Otherworldly Survival Adventure

Of course, these words cannot be said to Xiaoyuan, otherwise she would surely burn out her CPU.

Jiuxiao made up a story: "It's just a coincidence, isn't it? Look at the world, it's so big, it's reasonable that there are always a few people who look alike and have similar voices, right?"

Xiao Yuan didn't argue, but listened quietly to the song coming from the phone. He found that besides the voice being very similar to hers, the lyrics also reflected her inner feelings.

But could such a coincidence really exist? Naïve Xiaoyuan and Fate were easily fooled, readily believing Jiu Xiao's lies. However, Sania felt things weren't so simple. Looking at Jiu Xiao's delighted expression, she whispered, "What's the deal with this song?"

Looking at Sania's suspicious face, Jiu Xiao raised an eyebrow and said cheekily, "Guess."

Sania glared at him with displeasure, her small hands already gripping his waist, the threat quite obvious.

But Jiu Xiao remained silent, staring intently at Xiao Yuan who was listening to the song and thinking, enjoying her troubled expression, and wouldn't budge no matter how much he threatened her.

Seeing Jiu Xiao's nonchalant attitude, Sania was at a loss. She pinched his waist hard to express her displeasure, making Jiu Xiao grit his teeth in pain. Meeting Sania's disapproving gaze, he gave her an innocent look.

When the song ended, Xiaoyuan, who had come to her senses, wanted to ask something, but Jiuxiao interrupted her first.

"How about it, Madoka? How about you try singing this song? I feel like if it were you, you could definitely replicate it perfectly. Don't you think so, Fate-chan?"

Upon hearing her name mentioned, Fate quickly replied, "Yes, Sister Xiaoyuan's voice is so similar to this singer's, she must be able to sing it very well. But...but, if Brother Jiuxiao wants to hear it, I...I can also learn to sing it for you."

As expected of his little angel, Jiu Xiao silently gave Fei a thumbs up in his heart.

But she said, "Of course I'd like to hear Fate sing too, but this song isn't suitable for you. Our main character today is Madoka. Madoka, what do you think? How about giving it a try? Maybe you can become the next Aoi Yuuki!"

“Aoi Yuuki is the singer of this song,” he continued to explain.

Xiaoyuan was somewhat tempted by what Jiuxiao and Fate said, but she still hesitated.

"But can I really do it? I've never sung before."

Jiuxiao encouraged him, "Of course you can! Everyone has unlimited potential. How will you know if you don't try? Besides, this song isn't difficult, and the key isn't high. As long as you feel the emotions in the song with your heart and convey them with your voice, you'll definitely be able to touch people's hearts."

"Anyway, it's still early before dinner. Come on, listen to it a few times. Write down the lyrics, and I'll play the accompaniment for you later."

Before Xiaoyuan could object, Jiuxiao pulled her hand and sat her down by the window. Knowing Xiaoyuan's personality, as long as he was firm when asking her for a favor, she definitely wouldn't be able to refuse.

Madoka Kaname is such an easy girl to handle; she was easily manipulated by the evil Lord Kusho.

Seeing that he had already gone this far, Xiaoyuan realized it would be impolite to refuse, so she reluctantly agreed.

"Well... okay then, but you can't laugh at me if I don't sing well."

Jiuxiao quickly patted his chest and assured him, "Don't worry, don't worry, we definitely won't laugh at you. Even if there are some flaws in your singing, that's proof of your growth, right? Besides, with me, your music instructor, guiding you, you'll definitely be able to perform at an unimaginable level."

Sania silently watched Jiuxiao and Xiaoyuan's interaction, seeing the excited expression on Jiuxiao's face as if he had found a new toy, and felt both annoyed and amused. It was the first time she had discovered that Jiuxiao had this amusing side.

Sania silently prayed for Madoka, hoping she wouldn't be bullied too badly.

Jiu Xiao tormented Xiao Yuan for an hour, criticizing her singing for lacking emotion and her breath control for being unstable. Like a demanding client, Jiu Xiao nitpicked every single pronunciation and movement of Xiao Yuan.

Sania, who had studied music before, couldn't stand it anymore. Although she mainly studied piano, she also had some experience in singing. Jiu Xiao was just giving nonsensical directions, completely unaware of singing techniques and key points. He was just deliberately making things difficult for Xiao Yuan so he could enjoy her humiliation.

How should I put it? It was extremely bad behavior. If I didn't know Jiu Xiao's character and knew he meant no harm, I would have stopped him long ago.

Chapter Fifty: Now that things have come to this, let's eat first.

Another half hour passed, and Jiuxiao still showed no sign of stopping.

Sania finally couldn't help but interrupt, saying, "Jiuxiao, you can't teach Xiaoyuan to sing like this. Singing requires methods and techniques; you can't teach her well by just giving her random instructions."

Jiu Xiao was taken aback by Sania's words. He hadn't expected Sania to suddenly stand up and expose him, which made him scratch his head awkwardly.

Knowing Sania as he did, Jiu Xiao knew the girl should be able to see that he was just teasing Xiao Yuan. But he didn't expect her to contradict him at this moment, which made him wonder if Sania was jealous.

He glanced at Sania, whose expression was serious, but saw nothing amiss. Then he looked at Xiaoyuan, noticing she was drenched in sweat and her singing voice was hoarse. Jiuxiao felt a little guilty; he had indeed gone a bit too far, only thinking about his own amusement.

Jiu Xiao always couldn't resist teasing the people he liked, finding their shy or angry expressions incredibly endearing. It was only because Xiao Yuan had a good temper; if it were anyone else, he would have stopped putting up with it long ago.

He coughed lightly, trying to ease the awkwardness.

"Ahem, well, Sania, you're right, I really don't know much about the specific techniques of singing. I'm sorry, Xiaoyuan, I went a little too far."

As Jiuxiao spoke, he cast an apologetic glance at Xiaoyuan.

Xiao Yuan forced a smile. Although she was a little tired from Jiu Xiao's antics, she wasn't really angry. At first, Xiao Yuan genuinely thought Jiu Xiao was seriously teaching her to sing.

But later on, she realized that Jiu Xiao was often just teasing her. Seeing Jiu Xiao's enthusiasm, Xiao Yuan let him be, and she herself was also enjoying it a little.

"It's alright, Jiuxiao. I really didn't sing well, I need to practice more."

Hearing Xiaoyuan's words, Jiuxiao felt even more guilty. He knew he shouldn't have teased a girl who was genuinely trying to learn to sing. Although he wanted the more skilled Sania to continue teaching him, it was almost dinnertime, so he had to give up on that idea.

It was completely dark outside, but the rain showed no signs of letting up. After everyone finished discussing what to have for dinner, they embarrassingly realized they hadn't prepared any firewood. They'd been so focused on storing food that they hadn't had any usable fuel.

The sudden downpour caught everyone off guard, making their planned dinner a real problem. Jiu Xiao looked out the window at the raging wind and rain, his brow furrowed, secretly regretting that he hadn't considered this possibility beforehand.

Fortunately, Jiuxiao can use fire magic. Cooking is solved, but if it rains for several days in a row, heating will become a new problem, and he also needs rest. It's impossible to keep magic running while he sleeps; the fuel issue is urgent!

Since things have come to this, let's eat first. Only when we're full will we have the energy to think about these headaches.

Dinner was taro stewed with smoked crocodile meat. The taro was simply washed with rainwater, peeled, and set aside. The crocodile meat was briefly rinsed with hot water, the surface smudges from the smoking process scraped off, and then cut into pieces. That completed the initial preparation.

While rain brings many inconveniences, it makes collecting water much easier. Perhaps because this world is free from industrial pollution, the rainwater is exceptionally clear, without any impurities or odors, and can be used directly.

Set up the pot, place Jiuxiao's hand underneath, and continue heating it with the flame.

The pot was modified from Jiuxiao's old helmet. To be honest, it's quite practical; besides cooking, it can also boil water, make soup, and cook porridge. It truly achieves multi-purpose functionality and offers excellent value for money.

The firelight flickered in the darkness, illuminating the expectant faces of the crowd.

Watching Jiuxiao's amazing skills, Fate couldn't help but praise, "Fire magic is so convenient! Brother Jiuxiao is so amazing. I didn't know magic could be used like this besides fighting!"

Jiuxiao felt a little embarrassed by Fate's praise. It was because of his mistake that everyone almost missed their meal. As the only male in the team and the one with the most experience in wilderness survival, he shouldn't have made such a basic mistake.

"Oh, not at all, these are just little tricks. Compared to everyone's magic, they're nothing."

"Jiuxiao Jun is too modest. My magic has not been of any use since I arrived here."

The topic was brought up, and everyone became curious about Madoka's magic. Although Jiuxiao had read Madoka Magica, he didn't really understand what Madoka's magic was. After all, Madoka Magica has too many timelines, and each timeline produces different magic because of the different wishes Madoka makes.

As far as Jiu Xiao knew, Madoka's magic included not only archery but also abilities to increase physical magic power, heal injuries, and even remove some of the pollution from Soul Gems. Jiu Xiao was genuinely curious about what kind of magic Madoka knew in the timeline she had traveled to.

Sania asked first, "I still don't know what kind of magic Madoka can use. I use scouting magic, and Nine Heavens uses fire magic. Fate is more versatile; she can use all kinds of lightning magic. Whether it's melee combat, ranged attacks, defense, or flight, she's practically omnipotent. Sometimes I really envy Fate."

"Wow! Was Fate really that amazing?"

Fate blushed immediately after being praised. She replied somewhat awkwardly, "I'm not as amazing as everyone thinks. I've even lost to a newbie who'd only been training for less than a month..."

"Weren't we talking about Madoka's magic? How did we get onto Fate? Let's talk about Madoka's magic instead."

Jiuxiao immediately steered the conversation back on track.

Seeing that everyone's eyes were focused on her, Xiaoyuan summoned her weapon, a bow adorned with pink rose petals.

Xiaoyuan explained, "This is my weapon. It can fire light arrows and has some offensive capabilities. I can also use healing magic to treat some minor external injuries, but that's about it."

Upon learning that Xiaoyuan could use healing magic, Jiuxiao was overjoyed. Even if it could only treat external injuries, it would be a huge help to the team's survival. With healing magic, external injuries could be treated promptly, meaning they would have an extra layer of protection for their lives.

Jiuxiao patted Xiaoyuan's shoulder with his free hand: "Amazing, my Yuan, you can actually use healing magic. This is a very rare magic, how could it not work? If anyone gets injured in the future, we'll all have to rely on you, Xiaoyuan."

Xiao Yuan felt a little embarrassed by Jiu Xiao's words, her cheeks flushed slightly, and she said softly, "I will do my best, as long as everyone doesn't mind."

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Chapter Fifty-One Boomerang

Amidst the chatter, dinner was ready. The aroma of stewed meat wafted from the pot, tantalizing everyone's taste buds.

Considering that eating only stewed meat might be a bit greasy, Jiuxiao also roasted a few banana cores to eat with it, which would be better.

It was only a little before eight o'clock after dinner, but everyone was very sleepy. They hadn't gotten much rest last night because of Sanya's situation. Jiuxiao, in particular, had been busy until the early hours of the morning, and his eyelids were drooping.

The bamboo house was much more spacious than the cave they had stayed in before, but Jiuxiao, Sania, and Fate still chose to sleep together. Only Xiaoyuan was still wondering about where to sleep, but there was really nothing to worry about. Everyone slept in their clothes anyway, and as long as they weren't pressed together, it didn't matter where they slept in such a spacious house.

It was probably just her girlish heart acting up; Madoka ultimately chose a spot near Fate and laid out some spare hay. Although she was a little apprehensive, she reassured herself that it was just sleeping in the same room, nothing serious.

Moreover, she slept next to Fate last night, so she's already quite familiar with the routine.

The four of them lay in a row in the room, from left to right: Sania, Jiuxiao, Fate, and Xiaoyuan.

Since awakening his fire magic, Jiuxiao has discovered that as long as he has enough magic power, he can maintain a normal body temperature regardless of the environment, truly becoming impervious to heat and cold.

Thanks to him, he became Sania and Fate's pillow and hand warmer.

The thoughtful Sania gave Jiuxiao's coat to Xiaoyuan, as she and Fate could sleep next to Jiuxiao, which was enough.

Xiaoyuan: Listen to me, thank you.

Jiu Xiao had long been used to sleeping surrounded by beautiful girls, and could now remain calm and composed.

The two beautiful girls could no longer affect Lord Jiuxiao's Dao heart.

He even secretly rejoiced, feeling that this life was like living in paradise, surrounded by warmth and happiness every day.

The group lay down, and due to lack of sleep and the fatigue of the day, they quickly fell asleep.

In the middle of the night, Jiu Xiao was awakened by the urge to urinate. He gently pulled himself out of Sania and Fate's embrace, trying not to wake them.

As Jiuxiao tiptoed out of the bamboo house, he noticed that the rain outside had subsided somewhat.

Inside the bamboo house, Fate, having lost her warm pillow, rolled to the right and unconsciously hugged the sleeping Madoka.

In the darkness, Xiaoyuan, feeling herself being hugged, opened her sleepy eyes. After realizing it was Fate, she stopped caring. They were all girls, so there was nothing to be shy about.

After relieving himself, Jiu Xiao entered the room and saw two blurry figures embracing. His mind still foggy, he assumed it was Fate and Sania hugging. He couldn't help but complain, "How did they get so close in such a short time?"

To allow both of them to warm themselves from his body, Jiu Xiao carefully separated them and slipped inside. He hugged what he thought was 'Sanya' tightly, closed his eyes, and prepared to continue sleeping.

But the next second, he realized something was wrong. The unfamiliar scent that filled his nostrils made Jiu Xiao certain that the person he was holding was neither Sania nor Fate. Using the simplest process of elimination, he could determine that the person he was holding was Xiao Yuan.

This instantly snapped Jiu Xiao out of his daze. The pleasant scent and soft, delicate body emanating from Xiao Yuan made 'Little Jiu Xiao' lift his head—in other words, he was aroused. Although it was a bit silly, what could he do? It was a normal bodily reaction, okay?

Last night I was basking in his pride at his composure, but the boomerang hit him so quickly. It just goes to show how terrifying habits can be; the moment he's in another girl's arms, his true colors are instantly revealed.

Just as he was about to pretend nothing had happened, quietly adjust his posture, and leave Xiaoyuan, a small exclamation came from behind.

"Nine...Nine Heavens Lord?"

It was just a familiar, everyday address, but now it struck him like a thunderclap, freezing him in place. A wave of embarrassment washed over him like a flood.

Actually, Xiaoyuan woke up when Jiuxiao separated the two of them. However, Xiaoyuan thought it was Fate causing trouble again, and at first, when she was hugged, she mistook Jiuxiao for Fate. But the more she looked, the more she felt something was wrong; Jiuxiao's size was quite different from Fate's.

The familiar scent of male hormones fully woke Xiaoyuan up, and the hard object pressing against her stomach made her very uncomfortable. As a health committee member, Xiaoyuan had some knowledge of these things.

Xiaoyuan's cheeks instantly turned bright red. She clenched her hands nervously, unsure of what to do. Jiuxiao's face was also flushed; he felt his heart pounding as if it were about to burst from his chest.

After waiting a while, seeing that Jiu Xiao still didn't react, she began to struggle. But Jiu Xiao's hands were like iron clamps, holding her tightly. Xiao Yuan didn't dare to make any big movements, afraid of waking up Fate and Sania.

If others find out about this, they'll be in deep trouble no matter what.

Xiao Yuan's subtle struggles not only failed to achieve their purpose, but instead excited Jiu Xiao even more, and the outcome was self-evident.

Jiu Xiao was incredibly embarrassed. He decided to pretend to be asleep and leave only after Xiao Yuan fell asleep. As long as the other person was more embarrassed than him, then he wouldn't feel embarrassed.

This is called the theory of awkward relativity!

Seeing that Jiuxiao hadn't responded to her struggles, Xiaoyuan gave up. "It's not the first time," she thought resignedly. The naive Xiaoyuan had no idea that Jiuxiao was pretending to be asleep.

As time passed, 'Little Nine Heavens' finally calmed down, which relieved both of them. Xiao Yuan tried to fall asleep again, clearing her mind of all distractions, and slowly drifted off to sleep.

Jiu Xiao waited for a long time, until Xiao Yuan's breathing became even again, but she was still a little worried and waited a little longer. After confirming that she had fallen asleep again, Jiu Xiao slowly released Xiao Yuan and quietly left, not forgetting to cover her with her coat at the same time.

Jiu Xiao thought he had done it perfectly, but little did he know that Xiao Yuan had secretly noticed everything. Xiao Yuan was already a light sleeper in unfamiliar surroundings, and after being tossed and turned repeatedly all night, she woke up as soon as Jiu Xiao made his move.

However, she didn't say anything, waiting to see what Jiu Xiao wanted to do. When she realized Jiu Xiao had simply gotten up and left, Xiao Yuan felt a mix of emotions. She breathed a sigh of relief, but also felt a little disappointed. She gently stroked the coat Jiu Xiao had draped over her, and that slight disappointment vanished.

It's just that teenage girls are like that; they become anxious and insecure because of the smallest gesture from their crush, and they are overjoyed by the smallest act of care from their crush.

Chapter Fifty-Two: Apologies and Confessions

Watching the slightly blurred figure disappear into the darkness, Xiao Yuan, almost unconsciously, whispered, "Goodnight, Jiu Xiao Jun..."

Although the sound was very soft, it echoed clearly in the quiet bamboo house. This made Jiu Xiao, who thought he had escaped, suddenly freeze, his heart feeling as if something was tightly gripping it.

After waiting a while longer and seeing no further developments, he completely collapsed. Although Xiaoyuan had discovered him, he'd barely gotten through this hurdle... right?

The next morning, Xiaoyuan woke up very early. Recalling the absurd things that had happened in the middle of the night, a blush crept onto her cheeks again. She glanced quietly at her side; the others were still fast asleep, which inexplicably relieved her.

'I feel a little guilty towards Sania...'

Xiaoyuan got up quietly, trying not to make a sound, for fear of waking everyone who was still fast asleep.