Inquiring with Yae Miko

Konda Village is not far from Inazuma City.

Many Konda Village who work in Inazuma City can return home in the evening after a day's work.

Bai Ye if they followed the pace of a spring outing, it would only be noon when they arrived at Konda Village, having set off in the morning.

Along the way, they also cleared out several groups of wandering Ruin Grunt and Treasure Hoarders.

Bai Ye also took the opportunity to lock up all the Treasure Hoarders at the trap.

The Treasure Hoarders in Liyue have all gone extinct, so it's not easy to run into Bai Ye in Inazuma now, so it's impossible for him to let them go.

Mora, these are all Mora of the Xingji.

"By the way, does the Inazuma organization here accept Treasure Hoarders?"

After locking her up, Bai Ye asked Ayaka.

"This was collected, but now the Tenryou Commission..."

Ayaka hesitated for a moment before answering Bai Ye's question.

The Shogun's actions were swift and decisive. Because of the presence of Bai Ye and Venti, she was even more ruthless, showing no mercy towards the problems existing in the Tenryou Commission.

We've lost face internationally.

Upon further investigation, it was discovered that these people, Tenryou Commission, had committed countless misdeeds in her name. Ultimately, all the blame was shifted onto her.

Ying was never a person with a bad temper.

Those who violate this rule will be severely punished.

It can be said that the Kujou Clan Takatsukasa Clan, who are now under the Tenryou Commission, are basically all guilty, except for Kujou Sara, who is still away and has not returned.

Bai Ye you go looking for it now, Ye, there probably won't be anyone available.

"I see... Then let's wait and make a move."

Hearing Ayaka say that, Bai Ye decided to wait and see.

No, we'll just send them to Liyue to be sold off cheaply. Liyue definitely doesn't allow slavery, and large-scale construction also requires manpower. At this point, there simply aren't enough criminals.

The number of Treasure Hoarders members arrested by Bai Ye and the other Bounty Hunter was far from enough. Bai Ye were to bring people back, the Ministry of Civil Affairs would certainly welcome them warmly.

The group continued their journey, and the entire panorama of Konda Village unfolded before them.

"This village looks quite leisurely; I'd like to experience rural life for a few days if I have the chance."

"Bai Ye Looking at the village, I commented."

Of course, it's only good for a few days to experience something new; you couldn't stand staying Bai Ye.

Hu Tao nodded in agreement.

Staying for a few days to rest is fine, but what if you stay too long and Wangsheng Funeral Parlor?

As for Shenhe, she didn't care much about where she lived, as long as Bai Ye was there.

After passing through the village, Bai Ye and his companions returned to the fox statue.

Looking at the fox statue, Bai Ye did not touch it immediately.

Standing at a distance, he called out, "Hua Sanshi, I've come as promised."

"Bai Ye, you've finally arrived."

Hua Sanshi's figure appeared behind the fox statue.

Seeing the flower petals appear, Hu Tao exclaimed in surprise, "Wow, it appeared out of thin air, and it's not a ghost or anything like that, that's amazing!"

The Flower Scattered Form was formed from the memories of the Lady Guuji and the filth of this land. Although its appearance, existence, and manner are similar to those of a ghost, it is ultimately not a ghost, so Hu Tao poses no threat to it.

"Who are these people...?"

Seeing the girls around Bai Ye, Hanasato.

"I..."

Bai Ye opened her mouth, as if wanting to explain something.

Right now, I probably look like a womanizing scumbag, right?

"Are they all your older sisters? It seems you're quite cared for by your family Bai Ye- sensei!"

Hua Sanyi exclaimed, "Suddenly I understand!"

Bai Ye almost choked to death on his own saliva.

The expressions on the faces of Hu Tao, Shenhe, and Ayaka instantly froze.

Hu Tao was the first to react. She grabbed Bai Ye's hand tightly and said, "What kind of look is that? Who's his sister? Bai Ye and I are friends, Qingqing's friends!"

"Sorry, I thought you were all like that," Hua Sanshi apologized.

"Neither of them!"

"Hu Tao said loudly."

"So they weren't either? I thought they were all from the same family because their hair color was the same..."

Hu Tao then looked at the people behind her.

Shenhe has silver hair, as does Ayaka, and Bai Ye's long golden hair looks extremely similar to Yu Fa.

Am I the only one here with black hair...?

Seeing that he couldn't explain, Bai Ye quickly changed the subject and asked Hana-san, "Hana-san, let's get down to business. Did you call me here to clean up the filth on Inazuma Island? Well, I've had some free time these past few days, so I'm cleaning up the filth on Narukami Island."

After cleaning up the filth, Bai Ye decided not to perform the Great Sakura Cleansing.

Anyway, I can cleanse all that filth myself, Great Sakura Cleansing will eventually cleanse even the scattered flower petals. I'd better not bother with that.

However, after Bai Ye said that, Hana Sanshi unexpectedly shook his head.

"Bai Ye. Yoru, I'm not here to discuss the Great Sakura Cleansing. During our first meeting, I did indeed ask for your help in resolving this impurity. However..."

Hearing her say that, Bai Ye perked up, wanting to hear what Hana Sanju had to say.

In Hana Sanju's heart, what could possibly surpass the Great Sakura Cleansing?

"I would like to ask you to enter that dark and filthy place and retrieve Miss Lady Guuji's body and soul."

Hana Sansho made a request to Bai Ye.

Bai Ye was somewhat taken aback.

Seeing this, Hua Sanshi quickly explained, "Bai Ye. Ye, Lady Guuji is an important figure in the history of the Hakushin Clan, and also a close friend of the Shogun..."

She gave a brief overview of the Lady Guuji.

"In the cataclysm five hundred years ago, Miss Lady Guuji was devoured by darkness along with her body and soul. Only a part of her memories and the filth of that time remained to form me."

Hua Sanshi did not hide anything about his background.

Hearing her say that, Ayaka opened her eyes wide and asked Hana Sansei, "So, you want Bai Ye to go inside and find the body of Lady Guuji?"

"Yes, if possible, I hope that Bai Ye can go into the darkness and see if you can find Miss Lady Guuji's body and soul. Perhaps, you might even find a way to bring her back to life."

Hana Sanka said in a pleading tone.

She knew that there was a path from Inazuma to those 'dark' places. It was sealed away back then, but if Bai Ye went there now, he could reopen it and enter.

"Isn't this too dangerous?"

Hearing what Hana Sansho said, Hu Tao looked at Bai Ye with some hesitation.

During this time, she also heard some legends about Inazuma. That was the darkness five hundred years ago, which devoured many of Inazuma's lives, including some powerful ones.

Knowing Bai Ye you're special, Ye, is this really how you're supposed to go?

"If you feel Bai Ye is too dangerous, you can consider it me speaking recklessly. Although I can guarantee that you will receive a generous reward after Bai Ye Miss Lady Guuji, I really cannot guarantee the safety of this danger."

Hua Sanshi knew that his request might be a bit unreasonable, so he quickly said...

She didn't actually have many bargaining chips, and she thought it was normal Bai Ye really didn't want to.

"I need to think about this matter further."

Bai Ye did not make a decision immediately.

This was not due to the reward received from rescuing the Lady Guuji.

Of course, it's not that they don't care about the compensation at all.

If I rescue Lady Guuji, I'll ask you for things like the Raiden Ei Points Mora Treasures. You won't refuse, will you?

If I'm short of materials while making dolls, it's only natural for you to give me some, right?

Bai Ye cares about most is the 'pitch black'.

His greatest enemy in the future is the Abyss, and he cannot be ignorant of Abyss. This Inazuma's 'blackness' is the Abyss power influenced by Teyvat, and by entering it Bai Ye, he will be more confident in his future battles against the Abyss.

Bai Ye will never forget the moment to resolve the Abyss.

Now that such a great opportunity has come up, should I take it?

Hu Tao was Hu Tao; this situation was indeed very risky.

While I am the one who restrains the Abyss, I am not invincible either.

What if the monsters inside are incredibly powerful?

"Yes, I'll stay here and continue to wait for your news, Mr. Bai Ye."

Hua Sanshi was pleasantly surprised to hear that Bai Ye had not completely denied it.

Bai Ye waved his hand.

Afterwards, he and Hu Tao left.

After leaving Hua San Shi, Hu Tao was the first to express her opposition:

"I think this situation is too dangerous."

That's the energy of the Abyss; the dangers inside are incomparable to those of Teyvat. And most importantly, he can't possibly go inside to protect Bai Ye.

Shenhe nodded.

She and Hu Tao shared the same idea.

There's no way to protect Bai Ye, which is very risky.

Ayaka holds the same position.

Lady Guuji is indeed deeply involved with Inazuma's people, and her resurrection is something many people want to see. However, if this is compared to Bai Ye's safety, then Bai Ye's side is more important.

Seeing that everyone else was persisting like this, Bai Ye was still somewhat unwilling to give up.

He addressed the group, saying, "Why don't we ask someone in the know? Hua Sanshi said she was born after 'Darkness,' so what she knows might not be enough. We should find someone with more information to ask before making a decision."

"A person who knew about this 500 years ago..." Ayaka asked Bai Ye:

"Humans cannot live past 500. The only people I know who know the truth, besides the Shogun, are probably Guuji Grand Narukami Shrine. Who should we ask?"

What a scumbag fox...

After thinking for a moment, Bai Ye said, "Let's go to Grand Narukami Shrine to find Yagami -Divine Child."

Comparing the two, Bai Ye felt that the Eight Divine Child knew more.

Ying is a pure martial arts fighter.

She probably hates darkness to the core, wishing she could exterminate it all.

In contrast, the Eight Divine Child appears much more shrewd and calculating. Perhaps some information can be obtained from her.

Although he's often unserious, he's reliable when it counts.

"Okay, then I'll take you to Grand Narukami Shrine now."

Ayaka nodded.

Without further ado, everyone immediately changed direction.

From Konda Village, I headed straight for the Mt. Yougou.

On their way to Mt. Yougou, Bai Ye and his companions encountered several autonomous machines left behind by Khaenri'ah. Bai Ye easily defeated them and installed them into his machine, planning to continue studying Khaenri'ah's technology when he had time.

Upon arriving at Mt. Yougou, Ayaka pointed to the deity at the summit and said, "That is the Grand Narukami Shrine, and the Eighth Guuji is among her. She, like Miss Lady Guuji, is a member of the Bai Chen clan."

The group set off up the mountain.

It was already afternoon, and most of those who had come to offer incense and draw lots had left.

The witches were sweeping the stone steps as they walked up the stairs.

Seeing Hu Tao walking at the front, they politely stepped forward and said, "Miss, it's time for our shrine to clean now. If you want to ask for a fortune slip, you'd better come back earlier. The Guuji said that the fortune slips are most effective when you get plenty of sleep in the morning."

"Isn't this the same excuse Zhongli makes when he's being lazy?"

Hearing the shrine maiden say that, Hu Tao muttered to herself.

The priestess frowned, as if she wanted to say something.

At that moment, Bai Ye stepped forward.

"Sister Shrine Maiden, we didn't come here to draw lots."

Upon seeing the Bai Ye, the priestesses immediately stopped what they were doing.

So cute!

So the priestesses immediately said to Bai Ye:

"Alright, I'll take you up the mountain now."

Hearing the shrine maidens' words, Hu Tao stomped her foot in annoyance.

Are you all chameleons?

Ignoring her words, the priestesses surrounded Bai Ye.

"Young man, what brings you here? Our Grand Narukami Shrine is very effective in both fortune-telling and prayer."

"No, I'm here to see the Eighth Guuji."

Bai Ye quickly said.

Hearing him say that, the priestesses calmed down a little.

One of the leading priestesses said, "The High Guuji is currently at the Guuji. I'll take you there now. May I ask what brings you here?"

"Well, I came here to ask her something."

Bai Ye was a little embarrassed to be surrounded by a group of shrine maidens, so she quickly said something to them.

At the same time, his face flushed, he quickly left the group of shrine maidens and came to Hu Tao Shenhe's side.

When Hu Tao saw Bai Ye return to her side, she proudly puffed out her chest.

"Interesting."

Using a mirror, Divine Child, who was standing under the cherry blossom tree, smiled as she looked at the scene unfolding below.

Earlier today, she went to see Ying.

With her keen understanding of human nature, how could she not see that Ying's heart was in turmoil?

The Eighth Divine Child, who did not want Shadow to remain confined in the Sanctum of Euthymia Heart, was naturally pleased with the outcome.

After making a few inquiries, I learned that it was caused by the young lady from Liyue who came to Inazuma a few days ago.

She was a little curious.

What kind of magic does Bai Ye possess that could influence even the shadows?

She was about to secretly observe.

As a result, Bai Ye came straight over.

"Okay, I'll make some preparations later. I can't look him in the eye, it will affect my image, and I don't want to follow in her footsteps."

She enjoys watching others have fun, but doesn't want to be the fun herself.