Irena closed her eyes and focused, her faint mana flowing like a trickling stream into Xia Xiaoling’s meridians.
The living room was so quiet that only the sound of faint breathing and the distant hum of cars outside could be heard.
After a moment, fine beads of sweat formed on Irena’s forehead.
The situation was much more complex than she had imagined, even though Xia Xiaoling had received Holy light healing the previous night.
However, some slime mucus remained in her body, and that small bit had now completely fused with Xia Xiaoling. It was likely impossible to strip it away.
Fortunately, there wasn’t much, and controlling it wasn’t too difficult, though it was mentally exhausting. If handled properly, Xia Xiaoling might even unlock some slime abilities.
For her, this could be considered a good thing.
Wiping the sweat from her forehead, she took a few deep breaths and focused all her attention on Xia Xiaoling, failing to notice Wu Menghan’s movements nearby.
Wu Menghan remained leaned over, her gaze flickering toward the restless Vivi. The stare made Vivi feel very uncomfortable. She opened her mouth to speak, but she couldn’t find the words.
***
A deathly silence fell over the room.
Wu Menghan adjusted her mindset, slowly stood up, and approached Vivi, gently pulling her into an embrace.
“Vivi, you didn’t meet Irena today, did you?”
It sounded like an interrogation, yet also like she was searching for an answer. Vivi shrunk her neck and nodded slowly.
“No, I’ve been at home all day.”
She had indeed stayed home the entire time and hadn’t gone out once.
Hearing this, Wu Menghan seemed to relax completely, reaching out to stroke Vivi’s small head. But her eyes remained fixed on Irena.
She knew her current emotional state was unstable, so she didn’t want to overthink many things.
Time passed slowly, and the chaotic aura inside Xia Xiaoling’s body gradually settled. The situation had finally stabilized, and Irena exhaled a breath of turbid air.
“All right, how do you feel, Sister Xia?”
Xia Xiaoling carefully sensed her body and remained silent for a moment.
“I think… I can perceive mana.”
Irena nodded. This was expected — or rather, she had done it on purpose.
First, she was short-handed, and this experience had slightly increased Xia Xiaoling’s magic talent, making it just barely acceptable. Second, it was because of Xia Xiaoling’s special ability, her psychokinesis.
This was a rare skill; even among slime girls, not many slimes could master it. At a critical moment, such an ability could provide the element of surprise.
Therefore, the idea of bringing Xia Xiaoling under her wing surfaced. That way, she would have more confidence when facing Eno in the future.
She looked into Xia Xiaoling’s eyes and took the opportunity to ask, “Sister Xia, you aren’t an ordinary person anymore. Are you interested in fighting slime girls with me?”
“Fighting slime girls together…” Xia Xiaoling murmured, deep in thought.
To be honest, she still wanted to live a normal life. She hesitated, unable to give an answer.
Seeing this, Irena sighed helplessly. Some things couldn’t be forced. Not everyone was like her, having their home slaughtered by slime girls and harboring a blood feud against them.
Everyone had their own life, and she understood that.
“Sister Xia, if you haven’t decided, then forget it. If you have any questions about mana in the future, you can come to me for a consultation. Oh, right. “
“Never show your mana in front of ordinary people. This is an official requirement, and it is also my requirement.”
Xia Xiaoling nodded silently.
Seeing that her work was done, Irena turned to leave. Before she had gone two steps, she suddenly remembered something and leaned into Xia Xiaoling’s ear.
“Sister Xia, if you have time, I suggest you find a psychologist for Sister Menghan.”
“Okay.”
Irena left in a hurry. It went so smoothly that it felt almost unbelievable to her.
Only the three of them remained in the house. Wu Menghan was still holding Vivi, the light in her eyes flickering.
‘Looking at her, we really do need to find a psychologist,’ Xia Xiaoling thought.
Her gaze inadvertently drifted to Vivi, and that surge of desire reappeared. She rubbed her eyes and looked away. When she looked back at Vivi again, she still felt a loss of control.
‘Hiss… something is wrong with me too? It seems the matter of the psychologist needs to happen as soon as possible.’
***
Xingsheng South Street, a certain Maid Café.
Xia Yu sat behind the counter, holding a goblet in one hand while looking at the news on her phone with the other.
Just as she was about to take a sip, her phone suddenly vibrated. Startled, she nearly dropped the glass, spilling a few drops of liquid.
She felt a bit annoyed, but after looking at the screen, her anger vanished. The call was from Xia Xiaoling. Since she had a slight sister complex, she could never stay angry at Xia Xiaoling.
“Hello, Xiaoling, what’s up?”
“Sister, do you know a reliable psychologist?”
Xia Xiaoling’s hurried voice came from the other end. Xia Yu frowned, her laziness vanishing instantly as she straightened her posture.
“What’s wrong, Xiaoling? Did something happen to you?”
“No, it’s just one of my students. Her mental state isn’t very good, so I’m a bit worried.”
Hearing this, Xia Yu breathed a sigh of relief, though her concern shifted. If she remembered correctly, Xia Xiaoling had only recently become a class advisor.
If a student had problems under her watch, it would ruin her future prospects.
“Xiaoling, what’s the student’s name and where do they live? Tell me.”
“Uh… Sister, you don’t want to make her transfer schools, do you?”
Having her thoughts exposed by Xia Xiaoling, Xia Yu felt a bit awkward. Before she could speak, she heard Xia Xiaoling continue.
“It’s really fine. I have a pretty good relationship with her; I’m just worried about her situation.”
“Sigh, Xiaoling, you just can’t get rid of that bad habit of yours. It’s a good thing you’re a teacher. If you were in any other line of work, you’d be counting money for the people who sold you.”
“Sister!” Xia Xiaoling pouted, feeling aggrieved.
Hearing that voice, Xia Yu softened. “Fine, fine, I’ll stop. Leave this to me. I’ll find someone to ask right away.”
After hanging up, Xia Yu massaged her forehead. She thought for a moment, and a figure suddenly appeared in her mind. She didn’t know if that person was free.
‘Sigh, I’ll call and ask.’