Chapter 489: Chapter 489: Commoration of Qingming_1
Ard with the experience of the previous few encounters, Qin Sisi managed to locate her source of magic without exerting much effort.
A golden spiral-shaped nebula was slowly rotating, within which a small red dot was particularly eye-catching.
Previously, Ye You had explained that the golden color of the source of magic indicated that she was at the apprentice level of magic, while the red dot represented her fire magic.
With a whisper, Qin Sisi said, "I have found the source of my magic."
Ye You didn’t respond, but instead retrieved a Soul Pill from his personal space.
The Soul Pill was beneficial to the enhancent of magic, but couldn’t be taken frequently. It should be taken at intervals of at least two months, as it took ti to fuse the spiritual power of others into one’s own body.
If the fusion was not executed thoroughly, not only would it be of no use, but also the two forces might create internal conflicts.
On the 20th of the lunar twelfth month, Qin Sisi took the Soul Pill that had been made from the spirit of Yuan Lishu.
Yuan Lishu’s spiritual power was not strong, and it should have been completely integrated in two months’ ti.
The Soul Pill she was now about to consu had been refined from the spirit of Hei Shan.
The spiritual power of Hei Shan was rather formidable and would greatly assist Qin Sisi in her magical practice. Of course, the fusion period would be longer.
Ye You placed the Soul Pill into Qin Sisi’s mouth, and she swallowed it imdiately. She then harnessed a trace of her magic power and gradually pushed the Soul Pill towards the source of magic in her Dantian.
Just as before, the initial journey went smoothly. However, as it neared the source of magic, the Soul Pill seed to sense danger and began to vigorously resist.
Despite the considerable spiritual power of this Soul Pill, Qin Sisi’s recent practice had improved her magical power, which was boosted considerably.
Consequently, Qin Sisi’s magical power and the spiritual power of the Soul Pill were once again deadlocked by the source of magic, with neither side gaining the upper hand.
Suddenly, soone patted the bed’s headboard beside her and asked, "Hey, what are you doing?"
Startled, Qin Sisi quickly opened her eyes to find a train conductor doing a routine check. She stuttered in reply, "I... I’m doing yoga."
"Yoga?" The youthful conductor looked at her quizzically.
Qin Sisi nodded, managing to squeeze out a smile, "Yes, I just started learning so yoga moves. They are good for building a strong body and maintaining beauty."
The conductor pursed his lips and walked away.
Relieved, Qin Sisi quickly closed her eyes to check on the status of the Soul Pill.
As her attention had been briefly diverted, the spiritual power from the Soul Pill had gained an edge and had retreated a slight distance, moving away from the source of magic.
With a wounded sigh, Qin Sisi had no choice but to calm down and harness her magic power to push the Soul Pill towards the source of magic again.
With Ye You’s help, Qin Sisi finally managed to push the stubborn Soul Pill into the source of magic.
Although the rotation of the magic source was slow, the spiritual power that entered it had no chance to escape, and was instead destined to be assimilated.
The Soul Pill gradually disintegrated in the rotation of the magic source, turning into dots of light that spun along with the source of magic.
Half an hour later, the spiritual power of the Soul Pill had finally been evenly dissolved into the source of magic, leading to another color transformation of the magic source.
Previously it was golden, but now it had beco a deeper shade of yellow.
She didn’t need to ask Ye You. Qin Sisi knew that her magic source had been further strengthened.
However, it would take so ti to completely absorb the spiritual power of the Soul Pill.
As Qin Sisi deliberately opened her eyes, she took a deep breath. She could feel the exhaustion lifting from her body as if by magic.
The Soul Pill’s effect wasn’t just for upgrading the magic source!
Though Qin Sisi believes that Ye You had already deduced all outcos, she still reported the changes that occurred in her magic source.
She lowered her voice so as not to be noticed. Most of the people around her were deep asleep and wouldn’t pay attention to her.
Ye You nodded after lending an ear. His eyes trimd towards the blank paper.
Soon, words appeared on the paper: "Good, you may rest now."
It was already a great achievent to upgrade her magic source in this environnt, Qin Sisi should also get a good rest.
Then, Ye You turned around and prepared to return to the backpack where he usually stayed.
However, Qin Sisi reached out to stop him and asked in a hopeful whisper, "So, what level am I at now?"
Ye You blinked and peered at the white paper. It read: "Magic Apprentice."
Qin Sisi let out a disappointed sigh, muttering, "Still just a magic apprentice."
Ye You had no choice but to continue explaining on the paper, "Magic Apprentice is the lowest level, it’s relatively easy to get started. The second level of Magician is more difficult, don’t rush."
"Okay," Qin Sisi understood that it was vital not to rush when practicing magic. So, she released Ye You.
Ye You looked back at Qin Sisi; he yearned to stay by her side and fall asleep in her arms, but knew that it was impossible. If anyone discovered she brought a pet onboard, they would both be kicked off.
Without any lingering doubts, Ye You silently slipped back into the backpack.
Qin Sisi placed the backpack beside her and rested her arm on top before she finally fell sound asleep.
The journey over the ensuing hours passed in a drowsy haze.
At two in the afternoon, the train finally arrived in S City.
Qin Sisi got off the train with her bag and quickly headed out of the station.
Exiting the station, she hailed a taxi to the bus station and then got on a bus heading ho.
After another bumpy two-hour journey, Qin Sisi got off the bus. She went to a grocery store near the station to buy so supplies for tomb sweeping, then started to make the walk towards the edge of the village.
It was already evening and all those sweeping graves had long left. The fields were quiet except for Qin Sisi.
Qin Sisi knelt in front of her parents’ gravestones and used her fire magic to light the joss paper and hell money. As she watched the flas rise, she couldn’t help but tear up.
"Mom, Dad, I’m sorry I’m late," she said.
Ye You watched the tearful Qin Sisi and comforted her softly, "Don’t cry, didn’t we rush back?"
Qin Sisi shook her head and whispered, "It’s better to sweep the graves earlier on Qingming Festival. The latest it should be done is by noon."
Ye You stayed silent for a while before covering Qin Sisi’s hand with his paw, softly saying, "It’s the thought that counts, you’ve done your best. I believe they won’t bla you."
Wordlessly, Qin Sisi used a small stick to turn over the joss paper and hell money in an attempt to watch it burn thoroughly.
The ashes danced with the wind and eventually dispersed into the night.
Fading into silence, the deceased left no trace in this world other than the mories held by the living.
Ye You looked up, squinting his eyes as he watched the setting sun in the west. A streak of solemn unease flashed across his eye.
If that event was truly to take place, tonight would be the ti.
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