Chapter 432 Celebrate - Socially Anxious Witch in the Apocalypse

After scrolling through some posts on the night snack app, Su Miao began watching short videos on a few apps. Due to the apocalyptic scenario, major app reviews were handled by AI. To prevent critical information from being overlooked, very few videos faced publication restrictions. As a result, while browsing short videos, one could witness a variety of bizarre behaviors. There were people swinging from mutated trees, adventurers exploring dangerous areas, and others being dragged away by fish while fishing... Despite numerous videos illustrating the dangers of specific regions, a relentless stream of brave souls continued to challenge them, often repeating patterns until they succeeded. Interestingly, Su Miao noticed some video creators were mutated animals. They would use a myna or parrot as translators. However, some mynas and parrots were quite unreliable in their translations. If the mutated animals wanted to convey an idea towards the east, the myna or parrot might express it as west, leading to numerous jokes and even conflicts. Eventually, to avoid such situations, mutated animals had to arduously learn human language to type messages themselves for AI voiceovers to accurately convey their thoughts. "I'm a snow fox from the Arctic, not selling peaches." "Royal Cicada, dancing online." "Rabbit King declares, Her Highness Su Miao is unbeatable." While watching these short videos, Su Miao had an odd expression. Especially with the Rabbit King, whose half-ear had changed position. Comments on the night snack app mentioned Rabbit King's stubbornness; unexpectedly, after some time, this was what appeared in the videos. Before, Su Miao might have sought vengeance by roasting the rabbit, but now she no longer felt inclined. Having no other choice, when she checked Rabbit King's profile, it contained over a hundred videos proclaiming, "Her Highness Su Miao is unbeatable." The Rabbit King even joined a bizarre club named [Followers of Her Highness Su Miao]. Utterly ridiculous. Moreover, some royal mutated animals had taken the form of little human girls to dance and party, which was irresistibly cute. Su Miao was confident that in a few years, these videos would become an indelible embarrassment. With that in mind, Su Miao downloaded some of the cute videos. Perhaps when they grow aware or during some celebration, bringing these out may turn out to be quite entertaining. Lost in the world of short videos, Su Miao didn't realize that over two hours had passed. Xia Xiao’an awoke. Sitting up in bed, the silky blanket slid off her body. She instinctively reached for a cup to drink some water and suddenly noticed an overwhelming smoothness. Looking down after picking up the blanket, she saw she was wearing nothing. "Ah!" Xia Xiao’an screamed. Trying hard to recall, she found no memories of the previous night. Checking beside the bed, she saw her clothes neatly folded... "Did I sleepwalk?" Xia Xiao’an calmed herself. Getting out of bed, she picked up a pair of pink panties to wear. "Xiao’an, what's wrong?" Suddenly, the door burst open, and Lin Jiujiu and Myna rushed in. Faced with the scene, the room fell silent. Gasp... [Xiao’an, thumbs up~] [Xiao’an's skin is so nice, so cute.] [This... this is a misunderstanding, how do I cover it up?] [...] "You guys, out!" Xen blushes vividly, immediately turning her back and shouting. Lin Jiujiu swiftly exited the room, quietly closing the door. Myna remarked, "Jiujiu, Xiao’an is awake!" Lin Jiujiu replied, "Mm." It was then they noticed Su Miao in the living room browsing videos. "Wha— Su Miao Sister!" Lin Jiujiu exclaimed. Myna caught on quickly, "Your Highness, is Xiao’an alright now?" Su Miao put down her phone and fetched some fruits from her magical space, placing them on the table. "Mm, she's fine. Seat yourselves for breakfast; we’ll celebrate come noon." By the time she finished speaking, Xia Xiao’an emerged wearing her favorite nano-material JK outfit. Although it wasn't intentional, Lin Jiujiu and Myna's inner thoughts revealed everything. Realizing she had been in a coma for a long time and that Su Miao had returned to heal her, Xia Xiao’an gratefully acknowledged, "Thank you, Su Miao Sister!" Su Miao nodded slightly. "No problem. As long as you’re better. Be more cautious in the future and avoid repeating the same mistakes." Xia Xiao’an agreed, "Mm." Looking around in confusion, she asked, "Su Miao Sister, where is Zhang Qian?" Su Miao explained, "Not long after you fell unconscious, Jiujiu took her to Shelter No. 1, where they plan to focus on her training." Xia Xiao’an remarked, "She was also tainted." Su Miao continued, "Her case wasn’t as severe. I've set a seal inside her. Here’s a Purity Mind Potion; in a few days, you, Jiujiu, and Su Luoli can take it to her at Shelter No. 1." "Once she consumes the potion, she’ll be alright." Regarding Zhang Qian. The doppelgänger’s memory indicated that Shelter No. 1 had offered to protect her. Initially, the doppelgänger didn’t agree, but after receiving a message from a mysterious blonde girl, she consented. Are they grooming her to be a magical girl? Su Miao speculated. It was uncertain whether becoming a magical girl would resolve Zhang Qian's curse and corruption. Either way, it was best to let Lin Jiujiu, Xia Xiao’an, and Su Luoli deliver the potion. Su Miao had to prepare for her journey to the Astral Sea. Relieved Zara was fine, Xia Xiao’an's anxiety faded. Su Miao couldn’t help but feel exasperated as Xia Xiao’an, who nearly lost her life, worried about Zhang Qian first upon waking. In the past, Su Miao had reminded Xia Xiao’an and Lin Jiujiu always to ensure they could save themselves before helping others—not to risk everything for one life. However, considering it was Su Miao's temporary assessment that led to the incident, she merely blinked, opting not to elaborate. To celebrate Xia Xiao’an's recovery, Su Miao brought out a variety of delicacies from her magical space. There was even a stir-fried chicken rice bowl gifted by the magical girl Xin Miaomiao. With reluctance, she portioned it out into three, giving one each to Xia Xiao’an, Lin Jiujiu, and Su Luoli. This wasn’t because Su Miao was stingy, but rather because the culinary effects provided by Xin Miaomiao were extraordinary. A sip of the juice could fully restore the strength, power, and stamina necessary to defeat a near-supreme deity. Who knew what effect the stir-fried chicken rice bowl might have? "This stir-fried chicken rice is delicious but special; take small bites," Su Miao advised. "If you feel an energy surge, stop immediately." "The mutant fruits, roast beef, and roast rabbit on the table are fine to eat without issue." Stir-fried chicken rice bowl? Xia Xiao’an, Lin Jiujiu, and Su Luoli gazed at the food portioned for them, taking a sniff—it smelled amazing. Just one whiff reinvigorated them, sharpening their appetites. Su Luoli was the first to pick up her chopsticks. She took a small bite, enjoying the taste, with no ulterior effects apparent. After successive bites, finishing the small portion before her, she felt no discomfort. Afterward, Su Luoli looked briefly confused, then let out a contented burp. Su Miao asked, "Luoli, are you alright?" Su Luoli replied, "Your Highness, this chicken rice... it’s delicious." Thunk! Suddenly, Su Luoli reverted to her little myna form, falling into a deep sleep. In an instant, four multicolored feathers sprouted from her head, adding to a previous one, totaling five. Her tail showed long, colorful feathers similar to a golden pheasant. However, the pheasant's tail feathers were gray, while the new ones were rainbow-colored. Neither a phoenix nor a vermilion bird, what exactly it was, Su Miao couldn’t say. If anything, she’d call it a new species of myna! Yes, precisely that. Su Miao checked Myna's condition, confirming she was okay. "Myna is beginning a new evolution. The stir-fried chicken rice bowl can be eaten safely; I’ll just take her to her room first." With Su Miao's assurance, Xia Xiao’an and Lin Jiujiu were at ease. They began eating the stir-fried chicken rice bowl. The moment they tasted it, their eyes lit up. It was delicious! They couldn’t help but wonder where Su Miao Sister got it from. A few bites later, they were left wanting more, still craving another taste. However... They felt incredibly sleepy. Thud! Thud! Having only been awake for a few hours, Xia Xiao’an fell asleep again. This time, she had Lin Jiujiu to accompany her. Su Miao, stepping out from Myna's room, looked speechlessly at the empty plates of stir-fried chicken rice and the slumbering Xia Xiao’an and Lin Jiujiu. In celebration of Xia Xiao’an’s recovery, she had prepared a feast for lunch. Before the meal could even be enjoyed, the main guests had already dozed off. Resigned, Su Miao checked on Xia Xiao’an and Lin Jiujiu one after the other. Confirming they had simply fallen into a deep sleep from being overly satiated and overloaded with energy, she felt a sense of relief. It seemed both of them were now set to undergo a new stage of evolution. After ensuring Xia Xiao’an and Lin Jiujiu were returned to bed, Su Miao returned to the dining table and quietly began eating her own portion of the stir-fried chicken rice. For her, the dish presented no issues, only a delightful taste. Looking at the prepared meat, she had lost any desire to grill it herself. She conjured a soft blue flame and cooked the meat thoroughly. With the aid of magic, it turned out perfectly without any charring. Su Miao suddenly recalled the self-cooking sprites she saw at Xin Miaomiao’s restaurant, feeling a pang of envy. It would be wonderful if she had such sprites one day. After consuming several portions of the roasted meat, Su Miao stored the remaining food in her magical space for future meals. One couldn’t deny that these mutated animals were exceptionally tasty when roasted. Conversely, some mutated meats turned less appetizing post-mutation. Certain mutated beef, for example... It was quite intriguing. ... Fifteen days later. Xia Xiao’an and Lin Jiujiu awoke one after the other. As for Myna, Su Luoli, she still required some time before waking. In her dreams, Myna frequently shifted between human and her original form, undergoing major changes. Primarily in human form, she had nearly grown to a height of 1.4 meters. Evolving from a loli to a young girl. Yet, she remained adorable. "Su Miao Sister, I think I’ve grown stronger, especially in martial arts, becoming a Grandmaster..." Lin Jiujiu said happily. "My abilities have also enhanced, though I can't quite explain how." She touched her purple-blue hair. "Ah, I can see special threads—pure white ones. I want to touch them but can’t; they seem ethereal, like they don't exist at all." "But just by observing these threads, I seem to grasp an enormous amount of information." "Su Miao Sister, do you know what this is?" Laws... Su Miao blinked. She knew members of the Twelve Divisions were strong, almost incredibly so. But encountering someone as exceptional as Lin Jiujiu was new for her. If she had to say, the most outlandish would be Xin Miaomiao, right? Were the effects of this stir-fried chicken rice truly so formidable? Su Miao explained, "Those are laws. The more you see them, the better. Regarding laws, you need to go through three phases: understand the laws, master them, and apply them. This will make you stronger." "However, remember one pivotal point: don’t merge your being into the laws. It's extremely dangerous." "In other words, it's akin to transforming into the path itself." Lin Jiujiu nodded. "Mm, Su Miao Sister, I'll keep that in mind." Su Miao turned to Xia Xiao’an, who promptly said, "Su Miao Sister, I think I’ve also become a Grandmaster in martial arts... My abilities primarily improved in the thunder domain, but I’m unsure about my mind control capabilities." "I seem to see special threads, like electricity, very unique." The thunder laws, perhaps? Su Miao said, "Mm, very well. Like Jiujiu, you must learn to master and apply the laws." Xia Xiao’an nodded happily, eyes filled with expectations. Lin Jiujiu felt the same way. Previously, Su Miao might not have understood, but now it was clear at first glance. She reached out, ruffling Xia Xiao’an and Lin Jiujiu’s hair. They both beamed with joy. Twelve days later, the now adolescent Su Luoli emerged from her room, gasping as she caught sight of herself in the mirror. Seemingly, Xia Xiao’an’s post-waking astonishment had rubbed off on Su Luoli. She appeared deeply affected. “Your Highness Su Miao, I’ve grown…” “Mm, very cute.” Su Miao rummaged through her magical space, finding some extra dresses and a JK uniform for Su Luoli. Her struggle lay in having grown up; it wasn’t something she wanted. However, seeing the new clothes from Her Highness, any worries vanished, replaced by a beaming smile. By noon, Su Miao brought out a generous spread to celebrate the awakenings of Xia Xiao’an, Lin Jiujiu, and Su Luoli. They were all eager with anticipation. However, there was no stir-fried chicken rice bowl. Even if they might fall asleep again after eating it, Su Miao wanted to reserve some for herself. At present, only seven portions remained in her magical space. The prospect of obtaining more was uncertain. While browsing videos and posts in recent days, she noticed that the usually chatty Xin Miaomiao hadn’t appeared online. Timeline analysis suggested it began after she had visited Su Miao. Su Miao clapped her hands, addressing the array of dishes. "Dig in!" Xia Xiao’an, Lin Jiujiu, and Su Luoli cheered, "Great! Thanks, Su Miao Sister (Your Highness)!" (Chapter ends.)