Du Yu gave Medusa a few more instructions in a low voice, then turned to Shiranui Asuka.
"So, A-Xiang, will the entire Divine Realm of Japan fight for me too?"
Shiranui Asuka gave him an exasperated look. "Senior Du Yu, have you gone crazy? The gods of Japan's Divine Realm might not even care whether I live or die, and you want them to fight for you?"
Du Yu knocked her on the head. "Can't you learn a thing or two from your big sister Gorgon? We're about to part ways. Would it kill you to say something nice?"
He froze as soon as he said that. A strange question had occurred to him.
If he and Shiranui Asuka parted ways here, how would the future "Shame and Guilt Brothers" know A-Xiang so well? Could it be...
Sure enough, Shiranui Asuka gave him a mischievous grin and said:
"Who said we're parting ways? I'm just going back to get my luggage, then I'm planning to stay in China long-term."
"L-long-term?"
"Yep! I just called the elders in my Lineage and explained the situation. Not only did they not blame me, they even said I did a great job correcting the 'Izanagi' legend this time. They suggested I stay in China and learn more of your advanced techniques, so for the time being... I probably won't be leaving."
"Huh?!"
Du Yu's feelings were tangled, a mix of annoyance and delight. He was annoyed that this girl never cared whether she was causing him trouble and had decided all on her own to stay. But he was delighted because he had already grown attached to her, and knowing they would not have to part actually made him rather happy.
"Miss Shiranui..." Medusa looked at Shiranui Asuka. "I really envy you. If I