Chapter 60

The originally impatient little fox would have urged him at first, but when it discovered the beautiful scenery along the way, it couldn't help but immerse itself in it.

Kitsune and Bake-danuki walking in the wild could be seen everywhere, unlike in later generations where they turned into stone statues because Kitsune Saiguu died and gradually vanished.

"In the future, this land will have to be guarded by you."

Not yet understanding why Luo Li suddenly said this, the little fox Yae, perched on his shoulder, turned its head to stare at him, its big eyes full of confusion.

"Ying?!"

The reason he said this was simply because Luo Li had the idea of leaving Inazuma to travel to other parts of the Teyvat continent.

This impulse, after chatting with Makoto, not only didn't disappear but instead became increasingly strong.

He wasn't someone who could sit still, otherwise he wouldn't have moved from Mondstadt to Liyue, and then to Inazuma.

If it weren't for coveting the Raiden twins, how could he have stayed here honestly.

Looking at it this way, success didn't seem far off.

Mount Yougou! Grand Narukami Shrine!

Even though it had lost its person in charge for nearly two months, it hadn't brought any impact to the Shrine that had stood in Narukami for hundreds of years.

Pilgrims and believers still came in an endless stream every day, drawing lots and turning fortunes, and there were even more people hoping to resolve good and bad luck than in the past.

Probably because there was more information about the Shogunate army's movements in the newspapers recently, and the section on guarding against monsters and strengthening escorts for merchant caravans was also highlighted.

Ordinary people all pinned their hopes on the dignity of the gods, hoping to use prayer to get through the storms of this period.

The shrine maidens of the Shrine had seen many great storms, and even though the number of believers and pilgrims needing to be entertained had increased, they were still handling it with ease.

No wonder Kitsune Saiguu could accompany the gods with peace of mind, abandoning her family business.

This continued until the sky grew dim, and many believers and pilgrims hurried down the mountain.

Any later, they would only be able to stay in the guest rooms under the Shrine's name.

Otherwise, walking at night, they would 100% run into Yokai.

The vast majority of them wouldn't be harmful to humans, but there were even more cowards.

And Yokai were keen on pranks, and it was common for people to be scared into fainting from time to time.

Luo Li had a deep understanding of this; occasionally, in the middle of the night, he would see people who had fainted by the roadside, lying on stones with expressions of horror.

Generally, in such situations, he would wake them up with a flick and use light butterflies to guide them out of the forest.

"It's dark! The Hyakki Yagyō is about to start!"

Listening to the little fox chattering in his ear, Luo Li himself was unhurried, climbing Mount Yougou step by step.

"The protagonist always appears last; don't be anxious."

Hearing this, the little fox immediately felt it was very right; it would be bad if they went too early, so it quieted down reservedly.

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Halfway up Mount Yougou!

Outside a large open space, a large number of Yokai were rushing to this place.

After all, it was the one-day-a-year big day belonging to Yokai; if they didn't indulge at this time, they would usually hide in the mountains to practice, and they wouldn't even find anyone to brag to.

Compared to humans with etiquette and rules, the banquet hosted by Yokai naturally didn't have so many requirements.

Therefore, the scene looked extremely chaotic, and ordinary people here would be so noisy they couldn't hear what people two meters away were saying.

And it was precisely such a place that should have been held by Yokai that a human had mixed into.

At the end of the banquet, two girls, one big and one small, were sitting there secretly, not attracting any attention at all.

One of them, a loli who looked only thirteen or fourteen, was a bit nervous.

"Sister Mitsuyo, is it not very good for me to come here?"

Asase Hibiki whispered to the young girl who brought her, fearing to attract others' attention.

If a group of Yokai found out a human had mixed in, even if Mitsuyo protected her, it was basically impossible for an accident to happen, but being placed in a different species group and being stared at by a group of people like an alien was a feeling that couldn't be called good.

"Don't worry, it's no problem." Mitsuyo softly soothed her junior sister's emotions: "My mother is the leader of the Tengu clan; even if I sat in the front row of the banquet, it would be fine, but I'm just staying here to take care of you."

"Even if discovered, these Yokai couldn't possibly make things difficult; if you reveal that you are the teacher's little disciple, they would instead enthusiastically try to curry favor with you."

Asase Hibiki widened her eyes and asked cautiously: "Really? Nothing will happen?!"

Mitsuyo nodded very affirmatively.

The reason she brought Asase Hibiki here was to broaden her horizons and increase her knowledge.

Don't look at Yokai as usually being nowhere to be found; in reality, they are from all over the world, and the secrets and stories they know are countless.

PS: Seeking flowers! Seeking evaluation tickets!

The last chapter will be a bit late, probably posted around midnight! ===== CHAPTER 62 =====