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They sat down on the two rows of benches in the car, with a delicate little table in front of them, filled with a dazzling array of food, including fruits, pastries, and snacks, all emitting an enticing aroma.
Wow, this is amazing! It's my first time riding in a car like this!
Akane Nanao's crisp exclamation instantly shattered the tranquility inside the car.
Her eyes widened in surprise and delight. She made no attempt to hide her astonishment at the unique and innovative interior design, her gaze sweeping over every detail of the car.
Like a curious child, Meiyou looked around, her eyes sparkling with curiosity, full of a desire to explore everything around her.
"Hello, you must be Qiu Bai's classmates!" Mikan greeted them with a warm smile, then introduced herself in a graceful manner: "I am Qiu Bai's younger sister, Yuuki Mikan."
Upon hearing the name, Akane Nanao's face showed a hint of confusion. Her delicate brows furrowed slightly, and after a brief pause, she asked with a hint of doubt, "Yuuki? Isn't it Kuze?"
Her eyes revealed confusion, clearly surprised by the difference in the name.
Mikan gently smoothed her soft hair, a gentle smile still playing on her lips, and explained candidly:
"No, I was staying at the Jiu family's place. She's like a younger sister I've adopted. I'm not related to Qiu Bai by blood."
Upon hearing this, a hint of surprise flashed in Nanao Akane's eyes.
They are not related by blood, yet they live under the same roof!
A strange ripple stirred within her, but looking at Yuuki Mikan's youthful appearance...
I thought to myself, how could Qiu Bai possibly have any improper thoughts about such a small girl?
"So, that's how it is..."
Akane Nanao stammered in response.
His gaze unconsciously swept over the other women around him, and he felt that the way some of them looked at him was somewhat subtle, carrying an indescribable meaning.
Hmm, it seems like someone's staring at my chest?
Akane Nanao reacted instantly, her cheeks quickly turning red as if ignited by flames.
The ones staring unabashedly at Nanao Akane's chest were none other than Sora and Yukikaze.
Their eyes were filled with undisguised envy, as if they could see right through Nanao Akane's chest.
"What exactly do you eat? You're so... well-off!"
Yukikaze's voice was filled with envy, almost to the point of tears, his eyes fixed intently on Nanao Akane's chest as if it were the most precious treasure in the world.
Qiong also gritted her teeth, her eyes filled with resentment and curiosity, and asked in the same way, "Yes, what are we eating?"
Akane Nanao was a little embarrassed by the question, and raised her hand to scratch her head shyly.
"No... I don't think so?" She lowered her head slightly, seemingly thinking seriously, and after a moment continued, "Perhaps it's because I like to eat papaya after exercising?"
There was a hint of uncertainty in her tone, after all, she had indeed loved eating papaya since she was a child and had maintained this habit for a long time.
Besides that, she couldn't think of any other external factors that could explain her figure; otherwise, she could only attribute it to her excellent genes.
"pawpaw!"
Qiong and Xuefeng were secretly amazed and immediately perked up, listening intently.
"Yes, papaya is delicious eaten raw, in salads, or stewed in milk."
Akane Nanao extended her slender fingers and introduced the topic in a serious manner, her expression earnest and focused.
Qiong's ears were practically perked up, and her eyes were fixed on Nanao Akane, as if afraid of missing a single word.
Xuefeng quickly pulled out his notebook and began taking notes with a serious expression, writing each stroke with utmost care.
This scene made Qiu Bai unable to suppress his laughter, and he didn't know whether to laugh or cry.
He never expected that these two young girls would so seriously ask Nanao Akane for advice on "breast enhancement".
However, seeing how harmoniously they got along, Qiu Bai felt gratified and at ease.
"I see, it's papaya... I do eat quite little of it normally."
As Xuefeng intently looked at the notes he had just taken, he muttered to himself, looking as if he had discovered a new continent, his eyes sparkling with excitement.
Lala, watching their enthusiastic discussion, assumed they were simply exchanging ideas on how to eat papaya, and a naive smile appeared on her face.
The car started slowly, its wheels rolling, and it sped along the highway for several hours.
The car was bustling with activity, filled with laughter and chatter. The distance between people quickly closed in that short time, as if they were old friends who had known each other for a long time, and they became one big family.
……
Finally, the car came to a smooth stop in front of a luxurious bathhouse.
The bathhouse in front of us is large in scale and magnificent in appearance, with a spacious area that gives people a sense of openness and tranquility.
Surrounded by a large number of cherry blossom trees, a gentle breeze blows, and cherry blossom petals fall like snowflakes, dancing freely in the air, like a dream.
This picturesque scene came into Qiu Bai's view and into his mind.
"What a nice view."
He gazed quietly at everything before him, and couldn't help but sigh with heartfelt admiration, his eyes filled with intoxication and fascination.
"Come on, don't just stand there and watch!" Yuki waved to the stunned crowd and said with a smile, "We've booked this place, so you can do whatever you want and relax!"
"Have fun and have a great time!"
As soon as the words were spoken, the girls cheered and jumped for joy, their faces flushed with excitement.
They eagerly picked up their belongings and, like a group of joyful deer, skipped and hopped towards the bathing area.
Look at their eager expressions, they can't wait to soak in the warm hot spring.
Qiu Bai noticed that Yuki and Ayano were still standing to the side, so he walked over to them.
"Yuki, it seems Mom gave you quite a bit of pocket money this time?"
He looked at Yuki beside him, a slight smile playing on his lips.
Upon hearing this, Yuki immediately put her hands on her hips, proudly puffed out her cute chest, narrowed her eyes slightly, and her eyes were full of unconcealed laughter.
"Hehe, Onii-chan~ Don't worry about that! By the way, I heard it's a mixed-gender bathhouse~" Saying that, she grabbed Akihachi's arm and shook it gently: "Onii-chan, stop dawdling, let's go in together!"
Chapter 138 Hot Spring
The misty fog, like a light veil, lingers above the hot spring surrounded by rugged rocks, creating a white expanse as far as the eye can see, exuding a hazy beauty.
In the hot spring, the water rippled gently, and Qiu Bai and eight other women were immersed in it.
The women, all wrapped in white bath towels, sat intimately together, their laughter echoing through the mist.
Not far away, Qiu Bai, also with a white bath towel around his waist, sat comfortably on a rock by the pool wall, his face full of relaxation and comfort.
"Ah...it's been so long since I've enjoyed a hot spring like this. My whole body feels so relaxed and comfortable!"
Qiu Bai's lips curled up slightly, his expression full of contentment, and a satisfied sigh escaped his chest.
Just then, a series of small, bubbling bubbles suddenly appeared on the previously calm water, breaking the tranquility.
"Ok?"
Qiu Bai subconsciously looked down and saw a small head peeking out of the water, revealing an extremely cute face.
"Miyu, what are you doing?"
Qiu Bai looked at Mei You in front of him, a strange look flashing in his eyes, and asked softly.
Meiyou reached out and touched her belly, her big, watery eyes looking at Qiubai. She blinked playfully and said in a sweet voice:
"Master, I'm hungry~"
As she spoke, the tip of her tongue lightly brushed across her lips, and a sly smile curled at the corner of her mouth.
When the succubus says she's hungry, her intention is obvious: she wants to absorb his life essence.
Qiu Bai sighed helplessly, raised his hand and gently touched Mei You's head. Mei You's hair was still wet, with water dripping from the ends, making her look even more charming in the steam of the hot spring.
He thought to himself, "It seems I have no choice but to use magic."
If I remember correctly, Dinelinda taught me illusion magic before, which should allow Miyu to become invisible to ordinary people.
"There's really nothing I can do against you."
Qiu Bai gazed at Mei You with doting eyes, lightly touched the water's surface, and began to construct an illusion array, using his immense magical power as the core and the misty water vapor as an aid.
Beneath the water's surface, strange magical illusions flickered in and out, emitting a mysterious glow before vanishing as if they had never existed.
The women continued chatting and laughing, completely unaware of this subtle change, which was perfectly normal.
After all, this magic array is an illusion array, extremely well hidden, so how could ordinary people easily detect it?
To detect the existence of this formation, one must possess magical power comparable to that of the caster, Qiu Bai.
"Hmm? Master... what did you do?"
Meiyou seemed to vaguely sense something, her eyes warily scanning her surroundings, a sense of confusion welling up inside her.
Qiu Bai casually shook his head and softly comforted him:
"It's nothing, just set up a simple array so you can eat in peace." She paused, then chuckled and teased, "Meiyou, you're such a little glutton! Eat if you're hungry~"
Having received Qiu Bai's permission, Mei You instantly became excited, cheering, "Can we eat now? Then I won't be polite~ Let's dig in~"
As she spoke, she pounced on Qiu Bai like a nimble little animal and hugged him tightly.
Meiyou's movements were very large, splashing water everywhere, but surprisingly, the women not far away didn't notice at all.
Under Qiu Bai's exquisite illusion, they couldn't even see Mei You's figure, and thought the ripples on the water were just natural waves.
Qiu Bai sat steadily in place, gently supporting Mei You's legs with both hands, quietly admiring her delicate and rosy face.
At this moment, in his eyes, Meiyou's appearance was truly alluring, as if she were the most precious treasure in the world.
……
Not far away, a group of girls were surrounding Nanao Akane, their eyes full of eagerness, chattering and asking for "breast enhancement" tips, their laughter never ceasing.
Yukikaze stood to the side, keenly aware that someone seemed to be missing.
"Strange, where did Miyu go?"
Xuefeng frowned slightly, her eyes sharp as she quickly scanned her surroundings.
Steaming mist filled every corner of the hot spring, but even after searching every nook and cranny, she couldn't find Meiyou anywhere, and a sense of doubt welled up in her heart.
With Yukikaze's reminder, the women who were chatting enthusiastically came to their senses and realized that Miyu was missing.
"Huh? It's really gone?"
Lala stared wide-eyed, looking left and right, her small head turning constantly, her face full of confusion, like a lost little deer.
She instinctively reached for her props to search using technology, but her hand found nothing on her person, realizing she hadn't brought her phone.
Qiong glanced at Qiu Bai without leaving a trace, only to see him leaning quietly against the pool, his eyes slightly closed, as if he had already fallen asleep.
Seeing that Meiyou wasn't beside Qiubai, Qiong secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Her slightly relaxed shoulders and relieved expression were enough to show that she was worried about something.
"Alright, Ayano! Let's go find Miyu~"
Yuki looked excited, her eyes sparkling like a warrior about to embark on an adventure. She grabbed Ayano's hand and couldn't wait to go find Miyu nearby.
The hot spring area is not large, only a few dozen square meters, but it exudes a mysterious air under the shroud of mist.
"Me too! Me too!"
Lala raised her hand high and jumped around, her lively and adorable appearance like the most brilliant flower in spring, the most eye-catching mark on her.
"Yeah, I'll go too." Xuefeng crossed his arms, a helpless smile on his face, and casually shrugged. "I don't trust you guys with this."
Akane Nanao waved her hands and shouted, "Me too! Me too!"
The sound was crisp and clear, echoing above the hot spring.
They were all incredibly enthusiastic, as if searching for Meiyou had become an exciting adventure.
Mikan originally wanted to join the search team, but after glancing at Sora beside her, she hesitated for a moment and decided to stay.
After all, Meiyou is a grown woman, she shouldn't be lost, and although the area is shrouded in fog and visibility is somewhat poor, she should be able to be found quickly.
……
The women searched around several times, leaving no corner unchecked, and parted the layers of fog, but still found nothing. In the end, they could only gather together again.
"No, no, it looks like we'll have to go out and look for it."
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