In fact, Lin Guang had this doubt a long time ago.

Although the hair color was different, this face indeed bore a striking resemblance to the "Miaomiao" in his impression, even their personalities were quite similar.

"Hmm?"

Noticing his gaze, Miaomiao gently tilted her head, the Golden Birch Hairpin on her forehead reflecting a charming glow, the long strand of hair atop her head quivering, her face showing a trace of confusion.

"It's nothing, just thinking you really have a lot of patience."

Lin Guang smiled slightly, choosing not to ponder further.

After all, he was already accustomed to the fact that the Heart of Terra might attract Terrans.

So whether Miaomiao was that Miaomiao or if the name was a simple coincidence, or if there was a backstory, or even if she was indeed the person herself, Lin Guang's attitude towards her wouldn't change.

Just like he never wanted to presumptuously apply the Future Ark personas to his three partners around him.

How could a few bits and pieces of information from a game compare to the real emotions and experiences brought by childhood friends and partners who have lived and interacted with him for years?

There's no need to overreact about the people around him because of this... Well.

Even Lin Guang had to admit, if Miaomiao really came from the Terra World, possessing that water doppelgänger ability, he was indeed curious and very much wanted to see...

Next time there's a chance, maybe I'll subtly ask about it.

"It's alright." Miaomiao smiled faintly, not continuing the topic, "Actually, my personal opinion of the 'idol' profession itself is rather low."

"Why?"

Miaomiao sighed: "Because... I find it quite pathological."

"Fans obviously spend a lot of time, energy, and money on idols, but the idols' focus never falls on any specific fan."

She shook her head: "And the fans, often, are not truly obsessed with the person standing on stage... What they're really obsessed with is their own one-sided expectations and fantasies."

"In short, the relationship between both sides is false."

"..."

Miaomiao's eyelids drooped slightly, she said softly: "Sometimes, I wonder... Idols are like this."

"Other interpersonal relationships... Although better, aren't they essentially similar?"

Lin Guang raised an eyebrow.

He suddenly detected a hint of something unusual in Miaomiao's tone.

What had she gone through?

Could it be...

After pausing for a moment, Lin Guang gently refuted, "But humans are social animals, no matter what, people need to interact with others to live in this world."

"If you avoid socializing just because of the fear of getting hurt from the beginning, it's just like stopping eating for fear of choking."

"All good things must come to an end, once you understand this, everything will be okay."

"Yes, I also think so." Miaomiao smiled, that smile seemed a bit lonely.

"But... placing the meaning of life on an idol... placing it on others is a very terrifying thing."

She gently remarked: "So sometimes, I think, if there are no hopes, there will be no disappointments and despair."

"..."

Lin Guang tilted his head: "Others as hell, is that what you think?"

He turned to look at the girl beside him: "I can't tell, I think you have many friends, you don't seem afraid of this at all."

"Oh dear, just a discussion! I never said I always think this way, just that sometimes I get a bit sentimental." Miaomiao suddenly laughed again, "Besides, I can't be the only one offering opinions, right?"

Lin Guang rubbed his forehead and shook his head helplessly: "Alright... If that's the case, perhaps the only true and constant relationship in the world is that between a Spirit Master and a Spirit Beast."

—In this world, parents might betray you, teachers might betray you, friends might betray you, but your contract partner never will.

"Really?"

For some reason, Miaomiao's tone became somewhat inexplicable again: "Even the loosest Equal Contract has a subtle influence. The wavelengths of their souls will gradually become closer. Isn't this also a kind of brainwashing? After the contract is formed, are the Spirit Beast and the Spirit Master still their original selves?"

"..."

Lin Guang pondered for a moment, then shook his head: "This influence is very slight, not enough to fuse two vastly different individuals together. Moreover, whether human or beast, how can living in this world not be influenced by the outside and 'others'? To attribute all this to 'brainwashing' is indeed biased."

"Moreover, since you mentioned idols, I also have something to say."

Lin Guang was quite calm, slightly lifted his head: "Originally, an idol referred to a clay figure, whether you think it's a god or a Buddha, it's irrelevant to the idol itself, it's decided by those who worship it."

"An idol on stage is the same concept, he is just a container and vessel, yet he has an independent personality. Placing emotions and desires on such a thing indeed easily leads to disillusionment."

But the next moment, Lin Guang turned his head and looked at an incredulous Miaomiao again.

"But if you want to compare all emotionally invested interpersonal relationships to idols, that's really unnecessary."

"I don't care what others do, but if I decide to place my emotions and trust in someone, I will embrace and accept every aspect of that person, and never reject reality."

The girl was slightly stunned: "But... aren't you afraid of disillusionment?"

"No one is unafraid of their invested emotions being disillusioned, I am of course also afraid."

Lin Guang shook his head: "Being afraid is one thing, having the resolve to act is another."

"..."

After several seconds of silence, Miaomiao suddenly made an overly deliberate, adorably tooth-gritting expression.

"So what if you're masterful in the Equal Contract Technique! I'm really sorry for discussing such sentimental topics with a genius who sees everything so clearly like an old man!!"

But as she spoke, she couldn't help revealing a smile as clear as spring water, her eyes squinting like crescent moons, appearing extremely beautiful.

After laughing for a while, she lightly said, "Alright, actually, I knew all along that asking you such questions was pointless."

"What made you think of saying these things suddenly?"

"Well, maybe I'm quite sentimental." Miaomiao tapped her head with her hand, sticking out her little pink tongue, "Don't be fooled by my lively appearance, I'm actually an unexpected literary girl! I never miss an issue of 'Youth Digest'!"

"I haven't seen you usually say anything literary, or quote famous sayings, have I?"

"It depends on the person, if you want it, it's not impossible."

"Spare me, please."

Lin Guang raised his hands in surrender.

...

The happy time quickly came to an end.

After saying goodbye, Miaomiao went home, and everyone cleaned up the house together. Lin Guang returned to his room, practicing Spirit Pattern drawing in the Array Plate a few times.

Until ten thirty, Lin Guang finally shut down the Hand of Full Mastery, retracted the Golden Needle in his hand, then stretched and let out a long breath.

"It's time for some rest, if I keep practicing, the neighbors will come to complain about the noise."

"There's nothing else going on tomorrow, just going to spend some time in the Meditation Pod in the morning, and in the afternoon... I wonder how Senior Sister Leng and Master Bai Wu are doing on the Icefield."

Lin Guang sighed, a trace of worry appearing in his eyes.

Indeed.

Just half a month ago, Leng Shengnan had already set out for the Thousand-Mile Icefield in the Celestial Ladder Secret Realm, led by Master Bai Wu.

Her goal on this trip is to break through level 30 with her partners and then evolve the "general" [Ice Sword Spirit] into [Cold Heaven Sword]. As for Master Bai Wu, who seems to be on the verge of a major breakthrough to a True Man, his goal is to evolve his old partner into [Ice Brave], joining the ranks of Ancient Martial Spirit Masters.

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