Chapter 256: Enter Inazuma City! Target Tenshukaku!

Watatsumi Island!

"Everything is ready! It is time to go back!"

Standing above the Sangonomiya and looking out toward the direction of Narukami Island, Luo Li could be described as high-spirited.

It had been a full five days since Miko last came.

To be even more certain, he endured the slight anticipation of meeting the girls from the past and even returned to Narukami Island halfway through.

It was both to see Mitsuyo and to see if Miko had deceived him.

And then he witnessed the changes in Lidao with his own eyes, and the many rumors and news were indeed true.

Kokomi was a bit worried: "Father, please make sure not to forget me."

"What are you thinking about in your little head all day? Of course I won't."

Amusedly touching the top of her head, Luo Li was very fond of this obedient daughter, only sometimes she gave him a headache.

For example, after learning that Asase Hibiki was with Mikoshi Chiyo, her heart became restless, and her intimate actions became even more frequent and bold.

Unfortunately, until now, she hadn't been able to advance the strategy process to the final base.

It seemed that in Father's eyes, she was just an obedient little cotton-padded jacket.

This point made Kokomi very dissatisfied, but there was nothing she could do; she couldn't just drug him.

She hadn't let go to that extent, and besides, the medicine might not be effective.

"Don't worry, when I finish the matter, I will come back to see you. In the future, if you have nothing to do, you can also come to Narukami Island to find me."

Setting a flag, Luo Li gave a promise with exceptional generosity.

"Then let's pinky swear!"

"..."

She wasn't a child anymore, why pinky swear.

Facing Kokomi's stubborn gaze, Luo Li had to yield temporarily.

"Father must remember what you said today, and you are not allowed to ignore me in the future!"

Kokomi had a strong sense of insecurity; mainly because her bond with Luo Li was clearly not deep enough, and the time they had been in contact was not long enough, obviously not comparable to Yae Miko and the others.

If Father forgot her after leaving, she would have no way at all.

After receiving the promise repeatedly, she finally let go of his hand and stood on tiptoe to lightly imprint a kiss on the corner of Luo Li's mouth.

"This is the magic to make Father remember me!"

"Magic, huh..."

Smiling lightly, Luo Li finally started his return journey under Mikoshi Chiyo's urging.

Asase Hibiki followed at his side, quiet and still, just like she was five hundred years ago.

"Luo Li, what do you think Ei will look like when she sees you?"

Halfway through, Chiyo asked on a whim.

Luo Li thought for a moment and pondered: "According to Miko, it should be quite a surprise, and also with a bit of resentment."

But this was all normal.

Anyone who left for hundreds of years and didn't return the first time would have some complaints.

But he had confidence; the preparations he had Miko make in advance, and the infiltration of the news, everything was under control.

Unless...

Thinking of a result with a particularly small probability, Luo Li shook his head slightly; it was unlikely.

Even if Miko colluded with Ei and Lumine to deceive him, they didn't know that he had returned several years ago. In Lumine's cognition, the two had met at most for a month or so.

As for earlier information about him, it seemed they hadn't asked people in Mondstadt.

Even if she heard that he had arrived in Mondstadt earlier, he would just need to coordinate his story with Makoto when the time came.

Could it be that Ei wouldn't believe Makoto, but would believe an outsider?

"Hmm, even if there are loopholes, they should be able to be reversed."

Going through his thoughts again and confirming there were no major problems, Luo Li felt at ease.

What is called "devising strategies within a command tent"? This is it!

Perhaps Kokomi inherited a trace of his talent, which is why she became so intelligent.

Feeling extremely satisfied with his thorough thinking, and without any guards, Luo Li, accompanied by Mikoshi Chiyo and Asase Hibiki, passed through Nazuchi Beach, crossed Tatarasuna, and then traversed Kannazuka.

It took half a day, and he finally stepped onto the land of Narukami Island.

This time, Luo Li had no intention of concealing his figure.

"Compared to the Inazuma City of five hundred years ago, the current planning doesn't seem to have changed much."

Although he had been back in Inazuma for a long time, this was the first time Luo Li had stepped into Inazuma City.

The city located in the highest area of the island followed the rules he had established.

Mikoshi Chiyo said as a matter of course: "The Shogun wants a scene that will remain eternal for a thousand generations, which naturally includes the structural changes of Inazuma City."

Hearing this, Luo Li looked around casually. Apart from the variety of things being bought and sold increasing, many structures and arrangements had truly not changed at all.

Looking from the waterwheel on the outskirts of the city, the huge Sakura tree first came into view.

When approaching, the noise of carriages and horses and the sound of hammering kept coming.

Within sight, the Amenoma clan, which seemed to have never changed, was still there forging iron.

The hot temperature made pedestrians afraid to approach, and they all kept their distance when passing by.

Accompanied by the sizzling sound of quenching, warm water mist steamed up.

"The Amenoma clan has already fallen to this point."

Looking at the family crest belonging to the Amenoma clan on the periphery, Luo Li couldn't help but sigh.

Back then, the Raiden Gokaden was so glorious; the "Divine Sword" was offered to the Narukami, and these five families took turns.

Now, the family line is withered, and only the Amenoma clan remains in the world, which makes one sigh.

Time can change many things, just as even the most noble bloodline will be eroded by time. For mere mortals to want to keep their original intention, the possibility is very slim.

"Your Highness Luo Li, are we going directly to the Tenshukaku?"

After entering Inazuma City, Chiyo's address to him became formal again.

"It's on the way anyway, I'll take a look at the changes in Inazuma along the way."

Luo Li neither confirmed nor denied it, but intended to slow his pace.

Asase Hibiki was quite tempted; she had little interest in seeing the Raiden Shogun. In the first place, there were not many opportunities for the two sides to meet five hundred years ago, and they were not very familiar with each other.

Compared to seeing the Raiden Shogun, she was more inclined to go to the Thousand-Gate Empty Ship on the sea to see her good sister, the current leader of the Tengu clan, the Great Tengu—Mitsuyo.

Thinking this, she did exactly that.

"Teacher, I won't go. I'll go see Sister Mitsuyo first. If you finish your business here later, just come and notify us."

Asase Hibiki was only close to Kitsune Saiguu, Luo Li, and Mitsuyo; Yae Miko barely counted as half.

Luo Li readily agreed: "Alright, when things here are done, I will go see you."

Having agreed, the three parted ways.

Asase Hibiki went along the Chinju Forest toward Konda Village and Lidao.

Additionally, Luo Li and Mikoshi Chiyo continued along the main road leading to the Tenshukaku.