Chapter 10: Grand Narukami Shrine! Loli Asase Hibiki!

Mount Aocang!

Grand Narukami Shrine!

Originally a place where the Tengu clan lived, since the Hakushin immortal fox clan moved here, it has become a place of mixed residence.

If someone comes to worship, if they are not careful, a stream of light will flash across the sky.

When looking back again, nothing can be seen.

Those who know know that it is the Tengu playing.

Legend has it that Tengu possess speed. If someone has the sword light that can keep up with the Tengu, they are even qualified to start a sect.

When Hearing Luo Li stepped on the top of Mount Aocang, cherry blossoms were everywhere, and red torii gates surrounded the mountain layer by layer.

As the highest place on Narukami Island, looking out, the entire Inazuma can be included in the field of vision, echoing Tenshukaku from afar.

Perhaps it was too early, the shrine was cold and clear, and only a quite petite shrine maiden was cleaning the cherry blossom petals that were blown down.

Seeing someone coming, the shrine maiden, who was about thirteen or fourteen years old, took the initiative to greet her.

The girl still had a trace of childishness on her face, holding a broom and asking prettily.

Perhaps the shrine did not have priestess robes prepared for someone of her age; the undergarment and scarlet hakama were slightly too large, looking quite peculiar draped over her.

"Are you a believer coming to worship at the shrine? Or a guest asking for a fortune?"

The question ended the moment she saw Hearing Luo Li, and the little shrine maiden's eyes suddenly widened a lot.

This guest is really good-looking!

"Oh, there are actually people who don't know me."

Hearing Luo Li sized up this strange exquisite face, although young, he could still see that she was a little beauty.

His thoughts turned around, and he couldn't match any shrine maiden in the Grand Narukami Shrine in his impression, so he guessed her identity in an instant.

Although he didn't come to the Grand Narukami Shrine often, the shrine maidens here basically wouldn't change.

In this way, the answer was obvious.

She must be the Asase Hibiki that Kitsune Saiguu mentioned just came.

Sure enough, the little shrine maiden immediately panicked and said: "Sorry, I am a newly arrived trainee shrine maiden, that... are you some big shot?"

The little girl's cautious appearance was very interesting, and Hearing Luo Li questioned her with the idea of teasing her.

"I came here only after being invited by your Saiguu again and again. I didn't expect to send a little girl who knows nothing to welcome me. What does this mean?"

The majestic and cold voice made the little shrine maiden at a loss, and she kept apologizing subconsciously.

"Sorry, please don't be angry, I will go to invite the person in charge of the shrine..."

Before the words were finished, a slightly surprised voice sounded behind her.

"Lord Hearing Luo Li? Why did you come so early?"

The little shrine maiden turned around and saw a shrine maiden sister who usually took good care of her bowing to the young man with a demonic appearance.

Eh, wait!

He is the legendary Lord Hearing Luo Li who accompanies the Almighty Shogun?!

The little girl from the countryside in the fishing village was stunned, and it took a long time to react.

When she was still in her hometown on Seirai Island, she had heard the legend of this lord from the previous shrine maiden of Asase Shrine.

The poor and desolate Inazuma City could become what it is today, all thanks to the reforms he led.

From barely having enough to eat to thousands of miles of fertile land, the port with daily throughput of merchant ships is second only to Liyue Port, and many people even spontaneously set up statues for him privately.

In addition, when the followers of the fallen Archon Orobashi launched a revenge against Inazuma.

It is rumored that he once split the sea with one sword, destroying the sea beasts that were making trouble, and the blood flowed for hundreds of miles.

Whether it is civil governance or martial force, it is all breathtaking.

Never expected that she would have the opportunity to meet him in person. The little shrine maiden's eyes were full of reverence, which was the longing light comparable to realizing her dream.

Before she started performing, her identity was exposed, so Hearing Luo Li didn't pretend anymore.

"Just bored, so come and see early. Did that fox woman tell you clearly?"

The mature shrine maiden ignored the address of the fox woman and responded: "Well, Lord Saiguu ordered that during her absence, everything in the shrine will be under your command."

"So straightforward, not afraid that I will mess around?"

The shrine maiden smiled without saying a word.

"Okay, go do your own thing, I'll walk around casually, just leave this little girl to me." Pointing to the dazed Asase Hibiki, Hearing Luo Li dismissed her casually.

"Yes."

As the mature big sister floated away, Asase Hibiki finally came back to her senses and apologized again in panic.

"Very sorry, didn't recognize your identity, I..."

Hearing Luo Li couldn't help laughing: "Just teasing you, Hibiki, right, accompany me for a walk."

Asase Hibiki was stunned for a moment, "Eh, I clearly didn't say my name."

Suddenly realizing that Hearing Luo Li had already walked far away, she, with a head full of doubts, hurried to follow.

It didn't take much time to finish visiting the Grand Narukami Shrine. In the process, Hearing Luo Li didn't look like he was entrusted with the heavy responsibility of the shrine at all, as casual as a spring outing.

Asase Hibiki had been observing this lord, and several times wanted to ask if the legendary deeds were true, but finally held back.

Mainly because it was the first time she saw the legendary figure she longed for, her mood was in excitement, and she didn't know how to speak.

Finally, seeing Hearing Luo Li walk out of the shrine and head towards a certain direction of Mount Aocang, she finally couldn't help but remind him.

"Lord Hearing Luo Li, that side is an unknown territory, it has already left the shrine."

Hearing Luo Li waved his hand, signaling not to make a fuss: "Haven't been here for a long time, just take the opportunity to visit an old friend."

"Old friend? But the things in the shrine..."

Asase Hibiki stopped talking. According to her idea, Lord Hearing Luo Li should sit in the shrine and not run around.

But she was humble and didn't dare to advise, so she had to follow honestly.

"Why is it as unreliable as Lord Saiguu's personality?"

Secretly slandering, the little shrine maiden hurried to follow.

Because as they went deeper into Mount Aocang, the trees around became taller and taller, and there was little sunlight penetrating, plus the road was narrow, and the environment was slightly gloomy and dark.

Having been a trainee shrine maiden for more than a month, Asase Hibiki had never been nearby, and subconsciously quickened her pace to be close to Hearing Luo Li, as if this could bring a sense of security.

However, it didn't take long before the road ahead became spacious, and the originally dark environment gradually brightened.

Clusters of Naku Weed, a peculiar plant emitting blue-purple light, illuminated the surroundings like a painting.

"So beautiful!"

Asase Hibiki stared at such beautiful scenery, forgetting to follow for a while.

Fortunately, Hearing Luo Li stopped at the same time, looking forward with nostalgia.

"Here." ===== CHAPTER 12 =====