Next door, Zhu Zi was also woken up by a knock on the door.
"Who is it…"
Zhu Zi rubbed her eyes and shuffled over in her slippers to open the door.
Outside stood Diona.
She was covering her body with her hands, sneaking into the room like a thief.
"Senior Zhu Zi, help me!"
Zhu Zi was a bit confused. "What's wrong?"
"Lend me some clothes!"
"Huh?"
"My clothes don't fit anymore."
"?!"
The cat girl's face was red with excitement.
Zhu Zi looked down at her, starting to doubt her own senses.
"Am I still dreaming?"
---
Everyone's figures had changed somewhat, except for Xia Zhen. However, Hu Tao and Diona's changes were the most noticeable.
From the moment Diona went out to buy groceries in the morning, she hadn't stopped smiling, her tail constantly perked up.
Of course, this change wasn't just a one-night thing.
After all, this was a Gold-tier consumable item.
In the days to come, it would continue to slowly enhance everyone's figures, making them more perfect.
For breakfast, everyone naturally had instant noodles again.
In the morning, Xia Zhi began preparing the dishes for lunch.
Xia Zhen even came in to ask if there would be [Gods' Temptation] today, but Xia Zhi mercilessly denied her, leaving her with a look of regret as she left.
When Madame Ping arrived with Yaoyao and the two Adepti, they were also shocked by the sudden changes in everyone's figures.
After learning that the changes were due to the soup, Moon Carver and Mountain Shaper began whispering to each other again.
"Mr. Xia is truly amazing."
"To think there's such a medicinal dish."
"It's the perfect combination of culinary skill and art."
"I remember Madame Ping wasn't entirely satisfied with her figure before. She should…"
As if hearing her name, Madame Ping's gaze shifted toward them.
The two Adepti immediately changed the subject.
"When is Xiao coming?"
"I don't know. I notified him."
"He's fast. He shouldn't be late."
"Right."
Madame Ping looked suspiciously at them before turning her attention to Guoba, picking it up from the ground.
After eating the Sunsettia and drinking the soup last night, Guoba's fur had become even smoother and more beautiful after a night's sleep.
"Woo! Woo!"
"Stop squirming."
Guoba hung its head, obediently letting Madame Ping pinch and prod it.
After all, this was its master's teacher.
The two Adepti breathed a sigh of relief. Madame Ping was always so sensitive and held grudges.
"Do you have any of Dr. Baizhu's stomach medicine left? If you do, give me two pills."
"I don't have any left."
"Sigh, I should've skipped breakfast this morning…"
"We should've skipped dinner last night."
---
This was Mona's first time participating in such a large gathering.
Looking at the lively crowd in the hall, she was a bit stunned.
She had been worried that she might be too early, but it turned out she was the last one to arrive.
Everyone was so eager to eat!
Mona wasn't very familiar with the others, so she politely greeted everyone and went to join the shop's group.
Soon, she noticed the changes in everyone's figures.
Wait, it's only been a day since I last saw you all. How did you all get so much bigger?!
Yun Jin was chatting with Ying'er, also very interested in the sudden changes in everyone's figures.
For a big star like her, figure management was a big deal.
If Mr. Xia were always at the shop, it would be fine. She could eat more and move less, and as long as she came here for massages, her figure wouldn't change.
But since Mr. Xia was going on a trip, she couldn't afford to slack off anymore.
Mona walked over and listened in on Yun Jin and Ying'er's conversation, gradually understanding the reason.
Mr. Xia's Sunsettia soup?
Mona looked down at her own modest figure.
That creamy, sweet liquid… she really wanted to try it.
---
The meal proceeded as usual.
Although Xia Zhi didn't make a grand dish like [Gods' Temptation] today, the food was still enough to satisfy everyone.
Xiao silently ate his meal.
He had been fighting monsters all night, and with the help of the bracelet, he wasn't afraid of the karmic debt. He felt his appetite was excellent.
Only after two bowls of rice did he start to feel slightly full.
Xiao glanced at Moon Carver sitting next to him.
Unfortunately, there was no medicine to take today… In the coming days, he would be going to The Chasm, where conditions would be poor. He might have to go hungry at times, so he should eat as much good food as he could now.
Xiao managed to eat two more bowls of rice. Just as he was about to put down his bowl, he noticed something was off and turned to look at Moon Carver again.
Wait… Why are you two still eating? How can you still eat?
Last time, I could understand because you were working all night, but this time you didn't, right?
Xiao observed them discreetly.
At one point, he saw Moon Carver secretly pop a familiar pill into his mouth.
Xiao fell silent.
Thousands of years of friendship can't compare to one more bite of food, huh?
And you didn't even share with your Archon?
I'll just ask Dr. Baizhu myself later to see what medicinal ingredients are needed to make this stomach medicine. I'll go get some myself.
---
This gathering was mainly to see off Xiao and Yelan, and secondly to thank Dr. Baizhu.
After the meal, Yanfei suddenly walked up to Yelan and asked, "When are you leaving?"
"We're setting off tomorrow."
"So soon?"
"The sooner we go, the sooner we'll be back."
"Then take me with you."
"Huh?"
Yelan was taken aback.
The others also found this a bit unexpected.
Xiangling asked, "What are you going to The Chasm for?"
Yanfei explained, "Although I'm a legal consultant, I occasionally have to travel for work. This time, I'm going to The Chasm because of a [Will]."
"A will?"
"Yes. I found a will in an ancient book, likely left by a sage from the past. He had a magical artifact that went missing, and he wanted it found."
"Even legal consultants have to do things like this? That's tough."
"Executing wills is part of a legal consultant's job, though cases like this are rare. I heard from Madame Ping that The Chasm is very complicated and dangerous right now. Going alone would be unsafe. I was going to decline, but since you two are going, I thought I'd tag along. What do you think?"
Yelan thought for a moment and nodded. "I have no objections. Having an extra person means more strength."
Yanfei looked at Xiao. "What about you, Great Adepti?"
Xiao nodded calmly. "Fine."
There wasn't much to say. He was just a bodyguard along for the ride.
Yanfei smiled. "Then it's settled! I'll go back and pack this afternoon. We'll set off together tomorrow!"
Madame Ping called Yanfei over, wanting to dissuade her from going to The Chasm.
But Yanfei insisted.
After talking for a while, Madame Ping finally brought her to Moon Carver and asked him to perform a divination for her.
Seeing Moon Carver take out his old Mora coins, Mona immediately came over and focused on his movements.
This was a rare opportunity to see an adeptus in action. She had to observe and learn carefully.
Moon Carver tossed the Mora onto the table.
The coins scattered, forming a divination pattern.
As Moon Carver began interpreting the pattern, Mona was a bit stunned.
This was exactly the same as Mr. Xia's divination method.
She couldn't understand it at all.
Madame Ping asked, "What's the result?"
"There will be danger, but no harm."
"In that case, you can go."
"Thank you, Madame Ping!"
Mona returned to her table in a daze.
After sitting down, she took out her astrology orb and decided to perform a divination for Yanfei as well, to verify the adeptus's result.
Strange astrological images flashed within the crystal ball.
Mona carefully interpreted them, her expression turning surprised.
"It really is 'danger, but no harm.'"
"Miss Mona, what are you doing?"
Xia Ci sat down next to her, seemingly curious.
"I just performed a divination for Miss Yanfei."
"Oh? What was the result?"
"It's the same as the adeptus's divination."
"Miss Mona, you're amazing."
"Not at all."
Xia Ci leaned in closer and lowered her voice.
"Miss Mona, can you divine other things?"
"What do you want to divine?"
"For example, Miss Yanfei's romantic fate."
"That… I can do that…"
Mona couldn't help but glance at Yelan.
She had previously divined Yelan's romantic fate, and the result had been Mr. Xia.
"But I'd need the person's consent."
"I see. Then forget it."
Xia Ci seemed to think it was too much trouble and didn't press further.
After Xia Ci left, Mona's curiosity got the better of her, and she secretly performed a divination on her own.
Some familiar images flashed within the orb.
Mona was stunned.
This… this was the same result as Miss Yelan's divination?
Both of their future partners were Mr. Xia?
Mona looked up at Xia Zhi, who was standing not far away. She didn't notice that Xia Zhi had seen her entire divination process through his "eyes."
He had stolen her divination ability, so he naturally understood the meaning of the astrological images in the orb.
---
With the departure plans settled, it was time to relax before leaving.
"Mmm~"
"Is this pressure okay?"
"It could be a bit stronger."
"Got it."
Yanfei lay on the bed with her eyes half-closed, her expression relaxed and content.
Xia Zhi's fingers slowly moved upward, from her forehead to her horns.
Yanfei's body trembled slightly, but she held still.
At first, she couldn't stand having her horns touched, just like Miss Ganyu. This area was sensitive for her.
But after many massages, she gradually got used to it, even finding the horn massage more comfortable than the foot massage.
"Miss Yanfei, are you really going to The Chasm?"
"Yes!"
"There's an aura of the Abyss there. I'm a bit worried."
"Don't worry, Mr. Xia. With the Yaksha accompanying us, all evil will be repelled."
"…"
Xia Zhi shook his head.
Xiao was Platinum-tier, so he wasn't too worried.
Yelan was Gold-tier and had some self-defense capabilities.
But you're only Silver-tier. If something unexpected happens, I'm afraid even Xiao won't be able to protect you in time.
To be safe, Xia Zhi decided to give Yanfei some additional safeguards.
After all, Yanfei was the one Mona had divined…
But since she was leaving tomorrow, he couldn't use the secret medicine to enhance her strength like he had with Yelan. There wasn't enough time.
Xia Zhi thought for a moment and made a decision.
"Miss Yanfei, I have a gift for you."
"What gift?"
"A book."
"A book?"
Xia Zhi took out the [Book of Spells] and handed it to her.
Yanfei curiously flipped through it.
"What's this?"
"You can think of it as a collection of Adepti talismans. Tear out a page to use it, and it will automatically restore itself afterward."
"Oh! But this gift is too precious. I can't accept it."
"It's fine. You helped me write a textbook before."
"No! That's different."
"Then consider it a loan. You can return it to me after you come back from The Chasm."
"Okay!"
"With its help, you'll be able to protect yourself if you encounter danger in The Chasm."
"Mhm, thank you for your concern, Mr. Xia!"
"Alright, turn over. It's time to massage the other side."
"…Mmm…"