Chapter 378

The two powerhouses of the Alcor have both entered the inner sect of Shushan, naturally making them overjoyed.

Beidou, holding a wine jar in one hand, is describing the magnificence of Shushan to the crew with great gusto.

Kazuha, however, is standing by the side of the ship, holding an ancient flying sword, looking at the horizon with some worry.

To be precise, in the direction of Inazuma.

"Kazuha, come over and have a drink."

Beidou glanced at Kazuha and called out to him.

Kazuha paused for a moment and shook his head slightly.

"No need, Captain Beidou. A swordsman must always keep a clear head."

"Cut the crap!"

Beidou leaped up and landed beside Kazuha with a boom, like a divine elephant.

She draped her arm carelessly over his neck and laughed:

"When I first met you, you were holding a sword in one hand and wine in the other."

"What 'swordsman must keep a clear head'? You're just missing Inazuma, aren't you?"

Kazuha gave a bitter smile and bowed:

"I couldn't hide it from you, Captain Beidou. But everything in the past has turned to ash; the Kaedehara Kazuha of Inazuma already died at sea."

"The Kazuha of today is just a crew member of the Alcor and an inner sect disciple of Shushan."

As soon as he finished speaking, Beidou scoffed and took a deep drink from her wine jar.

"Do you even believe that yourself?"

Kazuha remained silent, his eyes full of sorrow.

After a long while, Kazuha replied firmly.

"I don't believe it... but I have to."

"The ties to one's homeland are the hardest to sever."

Beidou gave Kazuha a pointed look, and the latter shook his head.

"Kazuha was nothing but a wanted criminal in Inazuma, drifting on the sea, surviving by a hair's breadth. If Captain Beidou hadn't saved me, I fear I would have already been buried at the bottom of the sea with my dear friend's dream."

"The Alcor is my home, and Shushan is my home."

"Kazuha is just a martial artist; my thoughts and reflections should naturally be about repaying kindness."

Beidou curled her lip and slapped Kazuha on the back.

The strength of Beidou, who practices the Divine Elephant Prison-Suppressing Art, made Kazuha wince in pain.

"Alright, stop putting on an act."

Beidou turned around happily and walked toward the other crew members.

"Go do the last thing you want to do. After this, stay in Shushan and be a good Shushan disciple from now on."

Kazuha was stunned for a moment, looking at Beidou with some emotion.

After a long while, Kazuha nodded heavily.

"Thank you... Captain Beidou."

As his voice fell, Kazuha's gaze sharpened, and he slapped the long sword at his chest with his palm.

Instantly, a stream of light appeared beneath his feet. Kazuha stood with his hands behind his back, his sharp gaze fixed on the direction of Inazuma.

This time...

He would act as a member of the Kaedehara clan of Inazuma to do one last thing for Inazuma, and for his dear friend.

If he cannot resolve the Vision Hunt Decree and the Sakoku Decree...

Then he would win a period of peace for the people of Inazuma!

This was the only thing he could do as a cultivator in the early stage of Refining Essence into Qi.

The journey is perilous, but a Shushan disciple shall cut through it with his sword!

Relying on his...

Hiten Mitsurugi-ryu!

A cyan stream of light flew toward Inazuma; among the countless streams of light today, it was the only one flying toward Inazuma.

Before long, it plunged into the thunderstorm.

But that stream of light was not swallowed by the pitch-black thunderstorm; instead, like a speck of hope, it tore through the boundless night.

Beidou glanced slightly in the direction where Kazuha had disappeared and shook her head.

If a mental knot is not resolved, it will become a heart demon.

Kazuha has good talent and will belong to the Alcor and Liyue in the future.

Beidou naturally wanted Kazuha to end his final attachment and completely pledge his heart to the Alcor.

Kazuha's talent...

Is a top-grade Wind Spirit Root.

Liyue wouldn't mind having more geniuses like this.

Of course, it's hard to say whether Beidou's actions were instructed by Ningguang.

But given the tacit understanding between her and Ningguang, perhaps there was no need to say it explicitly.

Shushan disciples have no distinction of nations within Shushan; they are all people of Shushan.

But once they go out...

Then they do.

Liyue is the closest to Shushan, so Ningguang naturally hopes that Liyue will become the number one cultivation nation under Shushan.

This requires a large number of geniuses to ensure.

As far as Beidou knows, Ningguang is currently in contact with Lumine and Paimon.

She has promised an astronomical amount of gifts, hoping only that Lumine and Paimon can serve as honorary guests of Liyue.

After all...

The future of two divine bodies must at least be at the stage of Refining Void and Combining with the Dao.

"Big Sis, what happened later? How did it turn out? Tell us quickly, you're killing me with suspense."

A crew member urged Beidou, and the latter laughed and came back to her senses.

"Later? I punched that beast in the Refining Essence into Qi stage to death, and then that beast became our snack for the wine."

"Hahaha... Big Sis is invincible! But Big Sis is still the same, she can't tell stories at all. If it were that guy Tian Tie's Mouth..."

"He would definitely divide the story of Big Sis slaying the beast into nine chapters, eighteen sections, and twenty-seven parts."

"Yes, yes, yes! Let's go find Tian Tie's Mouth tomorrow and have him make up a story for us to listen to."

"Come! Drink, drink! Celebrate Big Sis joining Shushan and becoming an inner sect disciple. The path to immortality is promising!"

"And Brother Kazuha too! Don't forget him!"

"Ah! My mistake! I'll punish myself with a cup!"

"One cup is not enough? We're so happy today, let's start with a bottle!"

"Drink then! I won't lose face for Big Sis!"

Looking at the high-spirited crew of the Alcor, Beidou smiled with satisfaction and raised her wine jar.

"Don't worry, brothers and sisters, once you're on the Alcor, you're my family!"

"As long as I have a bite to eat, you won't go hungry!"

"Wait for the next Mountain Opening Ceremony, I will come to pick you up myself. In a few days, I will go to the General Affairs Office to get you martial arts techniques. From now on, there will be plenty of beast meat!"

Instantly, the Alcor erupted in cheers, and everyone crowded around Beidou to drink.

Such scenes can be seen everywhere throughout Teyvat.

Inazuma.

On Kannazuka Island.

The armies of the Resistance and the Shogunate are lined up, confronting each other on a beach.

Under the great banner of the Resistance, Sangonomiya Kokomi is looking at the Shogunate army opposite with some worry.

Today...

Is the third major battle between the Resistance and the Shogunate this week.

Basically, they have to fight every two days this week.