At first, Grandma was very reluctant to hear the news. She slowly put down her chopsticks, her movements hesitant, and looked at Qi Na with worry. "Nana, you're still so young. You need to go to school and eat breakfast every day. Can you get up early? Besides, I'm an old woman, I can't walk anymore. Going out would only be a burden to others. There's no need for a trip." Grandma's eyes were full of love and reluctance, her gaze like warm sunshine, gently caressing Qi Na's face. Every glance seemed to express her care for her granddaughter.
Qi Na hurriedly said, "Grandma, please go ahead. I can take care of myself. There are many breakfast shops around the school. I can buy some on my way to school. Don't worry, your granddaughter won't go hungry. Grandma, you should go out and relax too. You've worked so hard for me for so long, busy every day. You should enjoy some time for yourself." Qi Na's eyes were full of expectation. She hoped her grandmother would accept this arrangement.
Grandma shook her head again, her gaze sharpening as if she could see through Qi Na's thoughts. "Nana, are you hiding something from Grandma? You're usually not so generous as to let me go on trips. Have you run into some trouble?" Grandma's eyes were fixed on Qi Na, not missing a single expression on her face.
Qi Na was startled; she hadn't expected her grandmother to ask that. A flutter of panic ran through her, like a startled fawn, but she tried to calm herself and quickly concocted an excuse in her mind: "It's nothing, Grandma. I just want to try living independently. I'll grow up eventually and can't rely on you forever! I need to learn to take care of myself, and this is a good opportunity to learn." Her tone was firm and unyielding, like a little warrior defending her territory, her eyes gleaming with a stubborn light.
"Okay, okay, Grandma's getting old. From now on, I'll have to rely on myself." Grandma Qi Na looked at her granddaughter's firm tone, a hint of relief flashing in her eyes. She sighed, realizing that Nana had really grown up. After finishing her meal, Grandma Qi Na got up to pack her clothes to leave. As she packed, she kept muttering to herself, marveling at how Nana had truly grown up, become sensible, and had her own ideas.
Afterwards, Grandma left with the tour group. Zina found Feiling, her eyes filled with a resolute determination, as if she had made up her mind that even if there was an abyss ahead, she would never turn back. "Rather than handing the power over to the Queen, let's obtain it ourselves and take control of it." Zina's voice, though not loud, was full of power; each word was like a nail, firmly driven into the air.
Upon hearing this, Fei Ling hesitated for a moment, a complex expression flashing in her eyes—a mixture of fear of the unknown and trust in Qi Na. Ultimately, she nodded in agreement. She knew that once this decision was made, there would be no turning back, but she was willing to face it together with Qi Na.
Seeing that Fei Ling agreed, Qi Na carefully took out half of the elixir hidden in a secret corner. Even though the elixir had been split in two by the system, its power was still terrifyingly strong. The light seemed to pierce through all darkness, and the surrounding air seemed to tremble slightly because of this power. Then, Qi Na closed her eyes, concentrated her mind, and summoned the Water Spirit Orb. The Water Spirit Orb emitted a soft blue light, like the mysterious light from the depths of the ocean. She gently placed the Water Spirit Orb in her pocket, her movements as gentle as if she were handling the most precious treasure in the world.
Qi Na had Fei Ling form a contract with her to restore her fairy power. She chanted incantations, and as the spell resounded, the surrounding air began to swirl, forming small vortexes. Fei Ling summoned the Wheel of Destiny, a massive wheel that slowly rotated in the room, radiating a mysterious aura; each line seemed to contain the secrets of the universe. Qi Na carefully channeled the Water Prince's power into the card slot, the entire process tense and solemn, as if performing an ancient and sacred ritual.
Qi Na began to let Fei Ling release the energy of the elixir. The powerful energy surged towards her like a raging tide, and she tried desperately to absorb it, attempting to integrate it into her body. At the same time, the Water Spirit Pearl in her pocket also began to absorb this power, like a greedy child, constantly devouring the surrounding energy. However, this power was simply too strong; some of it still escaped uncontrollably, like a wild horse rampaging through the room. The powerful impact instantly blasted Qi Na out the window; her body traced an arc in the air like a light feather.
Just then, the sky changed abruptly. The once clear sky was suddenly shrouded in dark clouds, as if a huge black curtain had been mercilessly drawn shut. Immediately afterward, it began to rain outside. The raindrops, as big as soybeans, pelted the ground densely, making a crackling sound, like the angry roar of nature.
Wang Mo and Lori stood by the window, their faces filled with surprise as they watched the sudden rain. The fairies in the human world also sensed the unusual atmosphere in the air. They keenly perceived signs of celestial energy dissipating from the direction of Qi Na's house; the fluctuations of that energy spread outwards in concentric circles, like ripples on a calm lake. Upon receiving the news, Shu Yan rushed over. He and Jasmine quickly headed to the doll shop, the rain pelting them relentlessly, but their steps never faltered.
"The rain outside seems to have a mind of its own, it just keeps falling. Lori used magic to investigate and found signs of magic at Qina's house," Wang Mo said anxiously, her eyes filled with worry, wondering what had happened to Qina.
Upon hearing this, Xin Ling's expression turned serious. She quickly went outside, looked up at the sky, and felt no raindrops on her face. Looking in the direction of Qi Na's house, a bad premonition welled up inside her. "Qi Na has broken down the stolen elixir; this will likely cause a huge uproar," Xin Ling said in a low, serious voice. She knew a crisis might be imminent.
“Qina and Feiling are far too naive and childish! They are like two fledglings who have recklessly entered the eye of a storm, completely unaware of the immense danger they are in.” Xinling frowned, her eyes filled with heartache and helplessness, her voice trembling slightly with anxiety. “The energy contained in that elixir is far beyond their current capacity. Once it exceeds their capacity, the energy will overflow, and the Water Prince’s power is enough to destroy everything in the human world.”
"You must understand, breaking down such powerful immortal energy is a difficult task that only great immortals with profound strength and the power of a thousand years would dare to attempt. Moreover, even these great immortals with the power of a thousand years must do so with the concerted assistance and comprehensive protection of many other immortals. Qi Na and Fei Ling were too impulsive."
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