Chapter 182: Chinju Forest

If the evidence were submitted to Hiiragi Shinsuke, he, with his opposing stance, might not care at all.

He might even doubt the authenticity of the evidence.

Once he, as the highest level of the Kanjou Commission, denied it, Lumine would have no way.

"Colluding with the Fatui, huh."

Lumine stared nervously at Mitsuyo, afraid of hearing any bad news.

After all, Hiiragi Shinsuke was one of the three most powerful forces in Inazuma besides the Raiden Shogun; if he really wanted to deal with someone, he had plenty of ways.

Not to mention just delaying her time to leave Ritou.

Discovering the blonde girl’s nervous expression, Mitsuyo, who was pretending to ponder, suddenly laughed.

"No problem, my methods can completely bypass the Kanjou Commission."

If she had to deal with Hiiragi Shinsuke, it might be a bit tricky, but just getting two travel permits was easy.

Kujou Sara was her junior, now ranked as a Shogunate General, belonging to the Tenryou Commission.

Her loyalty was unmatched; if Mitsuyo asked her to do something harmful to Inazuma, the Tengu girl might refuse, but just getting two or three travel permits didn't violate the regulations set by the Shogun.

"That’s great!" Lumine breathed a sigh of relief.

Paimon stared at Mitsuyo resentfully; these two master and apprentice were too bad, always liking to tease people on purpose.

"How many days will the travel permit take?" This time it was Luo Li who asked.

"About one day is enough."

Lumine’s expression lifted, asking: "Is Mr. Luo Li also going to Narukami Island with us?"

"Maybe, going to see an old friend by the way."

Luo Li’s answer was very vague, not saying what he was going to do specifically.

Lumine was a bit disappointed; if she could find him at any time, that would be great, so even if she encountered any problems, she wouldn't be afraid.

She didn't particularly trust Thoma, after all, he was a stranger, and she knew nothing about that famous Heron Princess.

Even Hiiragi Shinsuke, who was kind on the surface, colluded with the Fatui; it was hard to say the Yashiro Commission wasn't a double agent.

It seemed everything would have to rely on herself later.

Sighing, Lumine asked: "Then what about Miss Mitsuyo?"

"I will return to the Thousand-Gate Empty Boat later."

Mitsuyo, who said this, was a bit reluctant; she wanted to follow Luo Li, but after being slept... persuaded a few days ago, she had to stay here obediently.

In return, her master gave a promise to find her at least every seven days.

Luo Li had to make this decision; Mitsuyo’s target was too big and it was easy to expose him.

And he had to go to Seirai Island to check the seal Asase Hibiki had set up back then. Instead of letting Mitsuyo have hope and then disappointment, it was better for him to confirm it first.

Well, on the other side, Lumine completely lost hope of hugging a big thigh.

The Great Tengu side couldn't borrow strength either; this wave was a huge loss.

Thus, until one day later.

Mitsuyo was indeed very reliable; getting three travel permits was a small matter for Kujou Sara.

By noon, the three travel permits were in the hands of Luo Li and the others.

Never expecting that he would need this thing to go to Narukami Island again, Luo Li couldn't help but be dumbfounded.

Time could really change many things; even the most noble person, once missing, would slowly disappear from the minds of the people.

Just like the Adepti of Liyue, perhaps the people of Liyue knew there were Adepti in Jueyun Karst, but what their names were and what they looked like, I’m afraid no one could say.

"Then Paimon and I will set off first!"

The first moment she got the travel permit, Lumine chose to step on the road directly.

Since it was a trial, besides whether it was completed or not, the length of time should also be considered.

The shorter the time, the higher the evaluation, and vice versa.

Not knowing what level she was for only spending one day, Lumine and Paimon planned to speed up and successfully strive for a higher evaluation for themselves.

Passing through the entire town of Ritou, the two came to a pass.

There, several Kanjou Commission officials and foot soldiers were guarding seriously.

Seeing strangers approaching, one of them ordered them to stop.

"Do the comers have a travel permit?"

Lumine very decisively handed her and Paimon’s travel permits to the official for verification.

After repeated and careful verification, confirming the permits were correct, the official’s tense face finally relaxed, and he asked casually.

"Are you two coming to Narukami Island for the first time?"

"That’s right, any problem?" Lumine tightened her body inadvertently.

"No, I just want to remind you two that passing through here, walking forward is a village called Konda Village. After leaving the village, follow the main road for about an hour and a half, and you won't be far from Inazuma City."

The kind reminder made Lumine relax.

"Thanks for letting me know."

Taking the checked travel permits from the official’s hand, seeing him step aside, Lumine and Paimon couldn't wait to step onto the passage to the main island of Narukami Island.

Although there were some unpleasant things on the way, thinking that they would see cultural customs completely different from Mondstadt and Liyue next, the two couldn't help but feel expectation.

Following the explanation of the Kanjou Commission official, the two moved forward from the road full of wetlands, and along the main road opened by others, they soon came to a wilderness where the wind blew the grass.

"¨． Wow, there are so many foxes and shrines here."

Paimon flew to a high place to look around, feeling very surprised.

I saw that in the wilderness, foxes could be seen running around everywhere. Even if they saw strangers, they weren't afraid, but stopped or went to high places to curiously look at the two.

"Aren't they afraid of being caught?" Paimon whispered to herself; "Fox fur in Mondstadt and Liyue is very expensive."

An old man passing by on the road heard this and couldn't help but laugh out loud.

"You are outsiders, right."

Lumine was also a bit strange, subconsciously answering: "What’s wrong, old man?"

The old man finally stopped laughing and explained: "Don't underestimate them. Those aren't ordinary foxes; they are Heavenly Kitsune and Earthly Kitsune serving the Hakushin clan matriarch. If anyone dares to attack them, it is to go against the Grand Narukami Shrine. Anyone who wants to survive on the land of Inazuma definitely wouldn't dare to touch them."

"And, don't look at them as fox bodies; in fact, many possess magic powers, much stronger than ordinary people. Those who cultivate well can even transform into human form."

"Seeing you two are new, I kindly remind you not to make a mistake."

After being told this, the two realized; no wonder these foxes weren't afraid of people, they were all yokai who could cultivate.

Paimon quietly extinguished her plan to get rich, saying awkwardly: "Hehe, so that’s how it is."

Lumine glanced at her, always feeling that this guy was thinking of some not-so-good plan just now.