Dr. Mu's identity made another appearance.
For purchasing a private island, Hibiscus reactivated the identity card. After all, this project was quite conspicuous—finding cover was more prudent. Coincidentally, this island sale project used Dock Gang as interdiary contact, while the other party was even more heavyweight.
She originally had Dock Gang or Jin Ruochu contact so wealthy person, official bidding, etc., but after asking around with no answers, the reply was from Pacific War Zone garrison forces.
What did this an?
Their reason was "after conquering Island 24, strategic positions advanced, so might as well abandon so coastal training islands and sell them to supplent finances"—sounded reasonable.
Nan Zhiyi originally advocated not getting involved with official institutions, but Jin Ruochu and Jin Yulu believed official-business transactions were the answer. This vote was two to one.
Look at that—others wanting to be power's glove had no way in.
The opportunity ca, definitely couldn't be useless.
Magical girls unanimously believed the military definitely wanted to discuss other matters, but soldiers co, generals block; water cos, earth covers. No matter. Five-Color Narcissus Company would send their highest combat power—negotiation skills aside, anyway not afraid of sellers playing tricks.
Hibiscus used a weak transformation form to both distinguish from her main body and separate from Hyacinth. A suited, black-haired girl wearing sunglasses made a perfect appearance.
In the mirror, she was tall and slender. Even the suit couldn't hide perfect body curves like a model. Long eyelashes trembled slightly with lively big eyes, cherry lips curved in smiles revealing myriad charms. Though looking gentle and reserved, sharp gazes and special temperant gave the feeling of a drawn longbow gathering power—heroic and extraordinary bearing, various experiences' long tempering gathered in one body.
The seller chose to et on a seaside beach—truly informal, but perfect for efficiency.
Ready.
The girl checked her wristwatch and went downstairs. The driver had prepared the car, along with accompanying company consultant lawyer. This person clearly didn't know details yet looked expectant—understandable, since completing a 300-million private island transaction would be a colorful highlight in their resu.
"Manager, thank you very much for giving this opportunity."
Dr. Mu's identity held a manager title, rarely appearing, but everyone hadn't forgotten who founded Five-Color Narcissus Company. Various rumors said she was running major business.
Now look—rumors confird. Worthy of the company's founder manager with hidden dragons and crouching tigers, making big moves upon appearance.
"Your ability deserves trust. Don't be too nervous—you just need to help review contracts."
Speaking, she touched the hourglass ornant atop her head. Since Regalia continuously amplified ntal power, ordinary people's little sches had nowhere to hide—in a sense, mind reading. If sellers had any deceptive plans, she'd recognize them imdiately. The lawyer only served for actual evidence.
The group set off imdiately.
Evening.
Under Wang Dahai's guidance, she ca to the beach resort eting room, facing a female officer greeting with smiles. One of the adjutants under Josh's command, Li Yingge. Also responsible for part of Ningfeng Harbor's Disaster Beast Counterasure Division affairs. If fate's trajectory didn't change, she'd be the one recomnding Jin Yulu to the front lines.
Should Li Yingge be blad for putting a girl in hell? Actually she'd also received fusion surgery—equally difficult. Military internal adjustnts weren't for comnt.
Hibiscus didn't think about those complexities but returned greetings and sat down.
Unexpectedly, the other party asked: "I heard your company's sales departnt supervisor Jin Yulu was related to Ningfeng Harbor's rcenary violence incident, correct?"
Quite sudden.
A lieutenant colonel—ah no, a colonel—actually caring so much about this. Not responding directly probably wouldn't work.
At this mont the silver-haired girl had just seated herself, leisurely drinking tea at most relaxed mont for ordinary people. Forget lying—even if eyes showed any fluctuation, it probably couldn't escape professional observation. But unfortunately, you chose the wrong person. With magical girls' body control, even lie detectors were useless. Of course, directly answering ignorance was inferior strategy. Therefore Hibiscus thought of answers in a flash:
"Correct, that's right. Her military unit actually clashed with rcenaries and damaged the city, harming civilians—really disappointing to many good people."
"I apologize to you about this."
"No need for courtesy. The ending was relatively good, right? After all, Captain Jin found a new place—I'm honored about this."
"...Honestly, she was one of the talents I valued, even ntioned to General Josh. But since she chose a place to belong, as supervisor's supervisor I just give blessings."
Both seamlessly skipped the topic—neither probed anything.
anwhile, accompanying lawyers verified contract contents, flowing through docunts and discussing point by point, as if they were the ones seriously working.
Li Yingge carefully observed the girl before her. Although she'd investigated "Dr. Mu's" series of deeds before departure, seeing was believing. Too young—so young it was hard to believe she healed thousands in the dock district and cured Chairman Jin Changfeng's precious daughter's strange illness...
Really?
Before coming, she'd indeed been quite doubtful of the other party's abilities, but sitting before Dr. Mu, couldn't muster a trace of doubt.
Li Yingge felt a steadiness like Mount Tai, cald mind, refreshed spirit. Even so fusion technology aftereffects slightly eased—couldn't understand why.
Strange, her own hidden injuries also didn't hurt as much. Though not knowing the principle, those miraculous dical performances should be true. What's going on? Could you be Shennong reincarnated? Just sitting here provides treatnt for people. Thinking this, the female officer's eyebrows raised slightly, using raising cups to drink and hide uncertain expressions.
Perhaps close to your guess.
Hibiscus glanced and understood what the other party was thinking. This negotiation held no secrets—rather than playing riddles, better for her to take initiative.
She said sincerely: "I wonder if I have opportunities to help you dically?"
Li Yingge, who'd been hesitating how to speak, showed joy: "To be honest, a large number of soldiers from Island 24's siege left infection traces. I heard you have solutions."
"...From legal perspectives, Purification Series special dicines have many approval obstacles. I can't use them for marketing—so far only so friends have taken them through laboratory channels as health supplents. Regarding effects, I guarantee light and dium symptoms are absolutely cured without aftereffects."
"Any solution for severe cases?"
"This depends on whether mutations occurred. If not, I can handle it." Hibiscus added: "But the process must be confidential. I have my rules—hope you understand."
Actually, speaking so directly easily exposes clues, but so what?
Tis are different now. Having established deterrence, the Salvation Church needn't look back and forth. Moreover, the organization was approaching hidden operation limits.
Manager, what are you saying?
The lawyer beside stopped reviewing contract docunts, shocked to witness their boss making guarantees.
Know what Anti-Disaster Beast forces were like? They differed from various nations' own militaries, only responsible for Disaster Beast affairs. Many troops but lacking responsibility oversight, with considerable autonomy—bloated institutions created to offset rcenary alliances, tail too big to fall, historical legacy problems. Occasionally heard their military discipline scandals—best be careful in dealings.
Moreover, over the years people in the legal profession sowhat understood audit aspects. No nation's Disaster Beast military budget audits were qualified—year after year.
Even many official institutions couldn't handle them.
Humanity's new power changes ford during Anti-Disaster Beast processes were profoundly changing themselves—like military-industrial complexes covering skies with one hand.
Accounting specialists sent to investigate often died from "Disaster Beast attacks" with bodies unfindable. Serious ones would grab Disaster Beast corpses claiming people were in stomachs—didn't know if digested and excreted, you figure it out.
If the audit headquarters still felt unsatisfied, fine—you go find them...
Anyway, couldn't be provoked.
The lawyer thought: I'm just an ordinary person. If our boss boasts but can't satisfy the military, probably more dood than fortunate. This job really isn't easy.
Subordinates' atmospheric changes on scene didn't affect Hibiscus and Li Yingge's communication at all. The two looked at each other and were certain.
They'd been through many battles and preferred trusting intuition. Moreover, beings far surpassing ordinary people's physical qualities relied on intuition more accurately. Speculation or doubt were aningless—better see truth through action. Since that was the case, no need to talk—strength decides everything. This was the truth.
"...Patients needing your treatnt are few in number. After all, truly severe infection disease rarely survives three days, but so always have a strong survival will."
"So we should race against ti, right?"
Hibiscus directly t Li Yingge's eyes. The latter no longer hesitated but ordered adjutants to imdiately prepare helicopters.
"dical ship is in Ningfeng Harbor territorial waters—let's depart imdiately. Honestly, I still don't quite trust you, Dr. Mu. You're too mysterious, but I'll follow your rules."
"As long as everything goes smoothly, not only will purchasing private islands accelerate procedures, your dicines will get green lights all the way, even obtaining military orders."
"Conversely, you'll keep company with sharks in the sea."
Facing such simple, direct transactions and threats, Hibiscus shrugged and nodded agreent. Little did she know accompanying lawyers and secretaries were nearly scared to death. For ordinary people, Anti-Disaster Beast forces were only slightly better than rcenaries—actual deterrence no different, much more effective than gang mbers. They were proper violent institutions.
This is over.
Hibiscus smiled: "Have so faith in . After tonight, we'll definitely be little cows riding rockets—fucking aweso."
"Boss, please stop talking."
So happy, so worried. This group walked out of the resort to find a helicopter stopped on the ground, rotors whirring, surrounding tourists frequently looking. Coastal cities with frequent Disaster Beasts could often witness military activities, but directly using ard helicopters to pick up people was indeed domineering. Machine guns and rockets fully ard, quite majestic. It seed to have just returned from battlefields, floating with murderous air.
Tourists watched them board helicopters, really couldn't understand why so looked worried, others spirited. What was going on?
On the aircraft, everyone felt the sea wind howling. Li Yingge constantly urged faster speed, so they almost raced through air to reach territorial waters' edge, seeing a dical ship lying on the sea surface with lights guiding helicopters to landing pads.
A dic quickly approached to greet them. Although clearly distrustful of Hibiscus, still dutifully led everyone.
"Surviving patients total 21, conditions very bad. Infection disease essence is new energy maintaining its existence by devouring life—ti is running out."
"If organ failure reaches irreversible degree, it's completely over."
They passed through dical ship's narrow corridors to reach severe isolation wards with patients covered in bandages, barely maintained alive by various instrunts.
Li Yingge ordered: "Imdiately seal the ward, cover windows with cloth, shut off all monitoring equipnt. I've followed your rules as agreed, Dr. Mu. Please save them. Although treating dead horses as living ones, survivors' safety ans great significance to us..."
"Understood."
To maintain character, Hibiscus at least wore white coat plus gloves, mask, etc., then entered the isolation ward. People outside could no longer know what happened inside.
For safety, ntal power amplified hypnosis spells making people unable to rember situations here, with effect targets set lower for wider influence range. Thanks to Regalia advancent, even originally diocre techniques developed new uses. After all, one magic or technique wanting precise control and deep developnt definitely relied on ntal power.
As for terminal illnesses that top scientists considered hopeless, even less worth ntioning. After all, couldn't bla them—this wasn't scientific, or rather another knowledge system.
What t the eyes was indeed miserable—surface not as terrifying as virulent infectious diseases but eroding human life force.
After Hibiscus's research, infection disease principles were simple.
All things had magic power, but whether it could be activated or actively controlled made worlds of difference. Therefore, Disaster Beasts' magic power release essentially induced resonance with ordinary people's internal magic power—a domineering energy that once activated would grow wildly, devouring life force. During this period, it induced cancer cells and other underlying diseases to rapidly expand. Even iron-bodied soldiers couldn't withstand it, so infection diseases were invincible.
She briefly examined patients, finding black patches on skin, weak vital signs, unhealed wounds under bandages—conditions quite bad.
Couldn't even find anyone conscious.
Healing spell.
Hibiscus condensed jade-green light orbs at her fingertips, then exhaled, blowing out tiny light points like dandelion seeds floating in the air.
System-rewarded specialized healing spell knowledge combined with the girl's long experience made the power even stronger, transforming from original single-target treatnt to group healing.
Sure enough, the next mont jade-green light points rged into patients' bodies, actually stirring up a gentle breeze—withered trees eting spring, all things reviving. The simplest, most brutal thod was increasing magic power input to make healing spells more powerful. Not only infection disease, but even wounds on their bodies visibly recovered at an alarming rate.
The effect was better than Hibiscus expected—perhaps benefiting from targets having good foundations. Worthy of battle-tested warriors who persisted until now.
anwhile, instrunts showed ECG, EEG, and other readings trending toward normal values.
Outside the isolation ward.
The most anxious person was Captain Li Yingge, after all responsible for this mariti dical platform, bearing too many people's life safety. Rashly entrusting to outsiders and causing trouble would definitely land her in military court first. Although severe patients were judged incurable by experts, dying at the hands of soone she brought was another matter.
Very nervous, yet also expecting miracles—what if there was a turnaround?
Not just Li Yingge—actually battlefield doctors were equally anxious, having heard "Dr. Mu legends" before but seeing it firsthand still felt unreal.
Could the terminal illness everyone declared really have flaws? What had the world suddenly beco? Or had it indeed changed?
The corridor atmosphere was very tense, everyone serious and waiting, even questioning voices like "hired so quack," "should throw that guy into the sea," "shouldn't joke around with garrison forces"—such discussions were everywhere.
Creak!
Suddenly the ward door opened, and the silver-haired girl in white coat swaggered out.
"Although cases are hard to replicate, everything's been handled..."
Before Hibiscus finished speaking, more professional authority figures than this fake doctor sward into the ward, then witnessed miracles firsthand:
From any angle, all indicators were fine—no different from healthy people. So patients had already awakened and regained consciousness, speaking clearly with sharp thinking. Besides being sowhat sleepy, nothing was wrong. Even the patients themselves hadn't realized they'd experienced a life-and-death journey from contracting infection disease to being cured. Too incredible—twenty-one patients nearly declared dead had infection disease completely eliminated. This counted as major progress in research fields.
Iron facts testified to Dr. Mu's value—indeed lived up to reputation. Even with more doubts, they had to believe.
Humanity could defeat infection disease.
Today's events counted as a milestone—no, had already happened. When Dr. Mu provided free consultations in Ningfeng Harbor's coastal area, victory was established. Unfortunately, arrogance made them miss optimal timing, leading to sacrifices.
Their gazes toward the white-coated girl held only respect, even unable to help thinking her temperant completely mismatched surface age. Could this be attributed to maintaining youthful appearance?
Li Yingge bowed deeply: "Thank you very much."
Hibiscus waved repeatedly, smiling: "You're too kind—I just did what I could, just a small effort."
"Could you describe the special dicine? Of course, parts that can be revealed. We have no ill intentions—just want to hear if mass production conditions exist? Also convenient for to fulfill promises."
"Mass production is possible. If you take purification dicine like Anti-Disaster Beast stress reaction suppressants, it's enough to ensure no evolution into severe cases—then there's hope."
Previously she wouldn't dare make such assertions. But after basic attribute breakthrough averaging 400 and entering new realms, along with increased magic power manipulation, she had spare capacity to produce more special dicine dilutions. Moreover, Jin Yulu, Jin Ruochu, and Nan Zhiyi were gradually learning healing spell variant usage—it was teachable and expandable.
Magical girls would achieve inseparable symbiotic relationships with humans in unexpected ways.
The situation was excellent overall.
Hibiscus also described Purification Series special dicines' specific functions, unabashedly advertising her products.
Her frankness made military dical personnel even more trusting.
So it's Five-Color Narcissus dical Company—scared . Real dicine sellers are good, otherwise I thought you used magic that overturned scientific common sense.
Everyone discussed enthusiastically with full goodwill, such as "hope you visit often," "please understand infection disease treatnt forums—here's my recomndation letter," "must communicate more"—invitations to work together.
Hibiscus politely declined citing busy work—after all, her only knowledge ca from dical textbooks after school started. Too embarrassing, easily exposing levels.
When the girl honestly said her theory was lacking, old experts said "so you focus on clinical fields, right?"
Your filters are too thick.
Actually Hibiscus overlooked that powerful magic creatures unconsciously intimidated ordinary people—once everyone cald down, they'd automatically submit, especially with iron evidence first.
However, with the rare opportunity not to be missed, she still promoted Purification Series special dicines, even accompanying lawyers and secretaries joined the sales pitch. They now understood—thanks to the manager's divine performance, completely establishing their company's reputation. Not only representing huge benefits but more importantly protection—many troubles would vanish. Now it was one person achieving immortality, chickens and dogs ascending to heaven.
Everyone communicated until late night before gradually dispersing, with Li Yingge personally seeing them off.
Ship stern landing pad.
The colonel spoke frankly: "I guarantee—within 72 hours, all qualification reviews for your company's dicines will be completed, leaving only your own mass production. Rest assured, there will be related order resources for you later."
While promising, she handed over thick docunts. Seeing Hibiscus glance roughly revealed many necessary materials prepared—completely unnecessary to worry.
"Island transfer won't trouble you either, including developnt permits, tax exemption privileges, private rights and responsibilities... anyway, all in the folder. Military forces already withdrew from that training island, facilities mostly moved. But so basic infrastructure wasn't completely destroyed. We did work hard to destroy, but can't guarantee nothing useful remains—you understand, right?"
"Of course, the island I'm taking over has no complete facilities. If there are any, they're all built by myself."
Both tacitly coordinated dialogue—this way, furnished islands and abandoned islands had completely different values. Unexpectedly, the military was so generous.
Helicopter rotors began spinning, indicating the journey was ending.
Li Yingge looked deeply at the white-coated girl under night sky. The other party seed surrounded by deep starry sky swallowing all gazes, full of mystery, obviously harboring major events. This wasn't intuition but fear from bodies that underwent fusion modification surgery.
Hibiscus t her eyes directly, smiling: "Colonel, anything to say?"
"...Honestly, you hold many undeniable secrets, but we'll pretend not to see them. Cooperation over disputes, right? Hope it stays that way."
"Mm, take care."
"Safe travels."
As Li Yingge waved, Hibiscus boarded the helicopter. The next mont, howling wind pushed the fully ard airfra straight into the sky toward Ningfeng Harbor. Distant coastlines remained prosperous with bright lights and occasional fireworks.
At this mont she couldn't help thinking—perhaps this land carried the most brilliant destinies of this era...
The helicopter delivered the group to the beach resort.
The round trip surprised tourists—never expected what big shot would make garrison forces chauffeurs. These gossips might beco small tabloid material.
Hibiscus told accompanying lawyers and secretaries: "Your overti is over, calculated at triple salary during this period—won't let everyone work for nothing. Now you can go ho, good night."
After thanking her, they left, though from excited faces they'd probably run to organize company docunts before stopping.
"Over here!"
Not far away, a hand stretched out from the beach shouting. Though crowded and unclear, Hibiscus recognized imdiately, walking quickly over to find Nan Zhiyi.
She wore professional office attire, having apparently rushed over after hearing news. Understandable—after all, the girl living in coastal edge areas often suffered from infection disease due to official inaction. Despite family background as small boss, she'd suffered illness since childhood, gradually developing wariness toward garrison forces.
Hibiscus patted the girl's shoulder: "Relax, I returned safely."
But Nan Zhiyi touched her face, patted suit jacket sides, running hands up and down like searching, seriously claiming:
"What if there are listening devices? Must check carefully."
"Don't tickle ."
Hibiscus couldn't help laughing, then understood the other party carried slight reproach—after all, this was indeed her impulsive risk-taking. Although results were good, it didn't fully align with Nan Zhiyi's completely organization-focused philosophy.
Suddenly she embraced the girl's waist, face pressing against chest as if listening to heartbeats. At this mont fireworks blood in colorful hues, reflecting Dandelion girl's caring expression.
"...Never again take risky actions without saying a word. You've been like this since Island 24—look at friends around you."
Rather than reproach, the tone was more like pleading.
"Are you afraid you can't help ?" Hibiscus understood her childhood friend completely, hitting the nail on the head.
Nan Zhiyi nodded, but received silver-haired girl lightly tapping her forehead: "I should thank you for helping so much, almost single-handedly managing company affairs. This ti I also worried you were too tired, so pushed island purchase transactions, preferring to be slightly high-profile before military rather than care. We both consider each other too much, sotis actually creating distance..."
In later parts of the original storyline, Hyacinth, knowing she'd walk a path of carnage, deliberately expelled Dandelion from the organization, hurting both sides.
Indeed my fault.
You also have quite a troubleso personality.
Ti magic users' corresponding personality trait was leadership type: authoritarians. Lonely yet powerful, giving neither themselves nor others room for explanation. Since this was another storyline, interpersonal communication between magical girls must be emphasized.
Hearing the profound atmosphere in Hibiscus's words, Nan Zhiyi was slightly stunned, not knowing what to say.
Soone usually going their own way with a closed heart actually had such a side—truly surprising. She could be certain Jin Ruochu and Jin Yulu had never seen this.
"It's September, almost the Mid-Autumn Festival. The beach is quite lively—want to stroll the night markets together..."
Nan Zhiyi glanced around then suddenly fell silent.
Too many people—shoulder to shoulder, sleeves forming clouds, completely leaving no room for leisurely shopping and chatting. What scenery to see? All people. Humans seed a bit too nurous.
Just as she showed disappointnt, suddenly brilliant colors in her eyes gradually faded like erasers passing over. The next mont the world froze—thousands of people fixed in place while only silver flowing sand slowly flowed in the air. Sands of Ti was activating—without this hand on her shoulder, she'd also be stopped.
Hibiscus carried the girl in her arms, laughing heartily: "Speaking of islands suitable for sightseeing, didn't we just find one?"
Then Regalia equipped, trailing light rapidly flying toward coastal islands. Because the ti-stopped world had almost no resistance, they landed on beaches within two breaths.
11th second.
Nan Zhiyi witnessed the world gaining color in an instant—from gray-white to brilliant colors. Originally quiet images ca alive, instantly producing fireworks sounds.
The magnificent scene when ti magic lifted was equally miraculous.
She saw beside her the silver-haired girl slowly sitting on beach sand, hand supporting chin gazing into distance, eyes reflecting begonia-colored hues, dreamlike and fantastical. People were beautiful, scenery was beautiful—beaches that always gave fearful mories weren't so scary anymore.
Dandelion girl murmured:
"This year's beach is especially lively, probably because garrison front lines advanced... At tis like this I feel we really did sothing."
"Peace is prosperity's prerequisite. Without our adventure on Island 24, all this might not have happened." Hibiscus said aningfully: "Although I promise you I'll be more careful and rely more on your power in the future. But after all, magical girls are in the situation—crises follow like shadows. Being able to steal monts like this isn't easy, indeed worth cherishing."
"I'll never forget tonight. Success and fa, an island's wealth, plus beauties—could there be a more perfect evening?"
Both looked at each other, laughing heartily with warmth surging in their hearts. Only resonance brought happiness.
Nan Zhiyi patted solid sand, grabbing a handful and talking to herself:
"Very normal beach, nothing strange man-eating creatures. After Hermit Island I'm almost getting psychological shadows, though we'll have to go there often... So this is future cover? Feels like wasting good facilities just for disguise."
With triple-awakened magical girl ntal power scanning, at least knowing island facilities were relatively complete—clearly the military made huge concessions.
Worthy of Hyacinth.
Hibiscus nodded: "I think so too—anyway, might as well make it an activity venue later. After all, we'll build it up together."
"By the way, does it have a na?"
"Ningfeng Harbor Offshore Training Base No. 4, plus numbers, but this shouldn't count as a na. Want to pick one?"
The silver-haired girl smiled at Nan Zhiyi, who was slightly stunned with heart stirring, made restless by this good face. Maintaining weak transformation all day yet still charming—truly an incredible woman. No wonder even legendary fairies were willing to help.
Back to business—the land underfoot could be said to be the Salvation Church's truly strategic step. Seed easily obtained but significance no less than Hermit Island.
She was the type who valued ceremony and various anings—couldn't neglect naming. If Hibiscus might not care, leaving it to Jin Ruochu's carefree style was equally unreliable, consulting Jin Yulu's opinion would beco military style. Indeed only she was suitable, but couldn't think of good nas imdiately...
"Fireworks Island, commorating another beginning."
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