"The spiritual power born from the desire to protect others is the enemy of all evil in the world."
This is the reason why the profession of shrine maiden can become the nemesis of monsters.
This is also the reason why Kikyo showed approval of Nanxing.
——To put it bluntly, the Nanxing before was actually just a "familiar friend" in her eyes.
It's not distrust, nor is it disapproval.
She recognizes Nanxing's existence as a "person".
But she still had many doubts about whether Nanxing could continue on the path of "exorcising the devil".
Even though Nanxing possesses special powers and actively applies to fight monsters with her...but in Kikyo's heart, he is still not a true "companion".
There are many people in the world, but most of them are just not destined to be together, or they are only destined to be together for a period of time.
Therefore, Kikyo did not dare to invest too much in Nanxing.
——Even on that night, Nanxing told her all his deepest words.
But it's different now.
The desire to protect others will attract each other.
Therefore, Kikyo officially acknowledged that the person in front of her was her true "companion" who could support each other all the way.
Rather than being "fellow travelers" who only have a certain connection and will go their separate ways after a while.
"Then, please give me your guidance from now on."
Looking at the faint light emanating from Nanxing.
A fleeting smile suddenly appeared on Kikyo's face, like a flash in the pan.
Her heart had never been so happy as it was now.
Because from now on, she will no longer walk alone.
……
Platycodon's smile is rare and precious.
This made Feng, who was already very shocked, even more stunned.
——She had never seen her sister show such a little girl's smile, with nine parts of gentleness and half of shyness.
She suddenly realized something was wrong.
But it's too late.
"It's done, I'm done!"
That annoying guy suddenly jumped up from the ground, cheering and jumping for joy, as if he had accomplished something extraordinary.
He was making a lot of noise.
The sight of him and Kikyo learning how to make a shikigami was even more unsightly.
"Damn it."
The girl thought with gritted teeth.
But he quietly left here, leaving this quiet environment for the two of them to be alone.
——She is still sensible.
Although she hated Nanxing very much and thought that he had taken her sister away.
But considering that Kikyo usually doesn't get close to others and always looks indifferent to everyone.
Feng had to admit that this was actually a good thing.
At least, she doesn't have to worry about Kikyo's love life.
"I have to fold a river lantern and tell my parents the good news."
Feng closed his eyes and prayed silently in his heart for a moment.
He opened his eyes again, turned around and glared at Nanxing fiercely.
Then, he left with satisfaction.
"You'd better not make your sister sad."
"Otherwise, I will never forgive you!"
……
With blessings and curses, the girl left quietly.
In the secluded forest, the atmosphere changed quietly.
——Without a little light bulb following her, Kikyo can face this "companion" she has chosen in a more relaxed attitude.
As for Nanxing... he was still immersed in the awakening of his spiritual power and did not notice such subtle changes.
But he did find that Kikyo's tone of voice today seemed to be particularly gentle?
"There are two kinds of shikigami... One is to make a shikigami by subduing monsters, and the other is to make a shikigami by attaching a trace of one's own divine thoughts to a prop."
"Let me teach you how to do the second one."
"First, take a piece of talisman paper, sketch out the general shape of the shikigami in your mind, and then attach spiritual power to the talisman paper."
"Failed? It doesn't matter. It's actually very easy to make this kind of shikigami. As long as you get used to it, it will be fine."
Kikyo instructed patiently.
She broke apart and crushed these things, which were extremely basic to her, and fed them into Nanxing's mouth.
This kind of excessive care is just like a kindergarten teacher teaching children to count.
However, neither party involved felt that this was excessive.
Whether it is Kikyo who plays the role of a kindergarten teacher or Nanxing who plays the role of a child, they all act very naturally and enter their roles naturally.
Time passes quietly under such careful teaching.
Until the moon is at its zenith and the stars are shining brightly.
After working hard for two hours, Nanxing finally succeeded in creating the first Shikigami in his life under Kikyo's guidance.
"stand!"
The little paper man with an abstract appearance stood up swayingly with the help of spiritual power.
It walked on the grass, but after taking two steps it would trip over the grass, and then it would struggle to get up from the grass.
Nanxing held his breath and concentrated, carefully sensing the information coming from the Shikigami.
how to say.
It feels like opening an external eye.
This is the Shikigami, which provides him with a completely new perspective to observe the world.
Add to that his two existing eyes - looking around, there is no blind spot in his observation range!
“This is a good thing!”
"Even if it's not used as a suicide truck, but just used as a reconnaissance tool, its value is immeasurable."
Compared to Platycodon.
Nanxing seems to understand better the value of this "all-round 360-degree observation without blind spots".
Apart from anything else, if this thing appeared in the ninja world, it would definitely be fought over by ninjas other than Konoha Village.
——The world has long suffered from the cold shoulder.
This little gadget, I don't think it can replace the Byakugan's position as the "first insight eye".
At least, it can be used as a lower-level substitute for the White Eyes, as a temporary emergency.
"However, when I save enough money, I will definitely buy a pair of colored contact lenses."⑧
Looking at the various cosmetic contact lenses in the system store, the prices range from 10,000 to 1 million.
Nanxing drooled as he scrolled to the top and bought a large number of detonating talismans.
[You purchased: 40 detonating talismans. Estimated cost: 4000 taels. Do you want to pay?] ⑨
【Yes.】⑥
Forty detonating talismans, a thick stack.
If you use the [Multiplication Detonation Talisman] to detonate them simultaneously, even a big monster would not be able to withstand such a strong impact.
However, it is not enough.
Looking at these detonating talismans, and then looking at the little paper man on his shoulder.
Nanxing suddenly had a brilliant idea:
"Spiritual power is a power that specifically restrains monsters."
"What if I make some more talismans and mix them into these detonating talismans?"
Chapter 16: Eliminate Demons and Defend the Way, Show Your True Colors
the next day.
There are still six days until the Ghost Festival.
A great battle is about to begin, and Nanxing can even feel the evil aura that is about to cover the sky.
But, for some reason, he was very calm, not feeling the pressure of a tough battle.
"I'm afraid it was infected by Kikyo?"
Nanxing, who didn't know the truth, made random guesses in his mind.
The so-called color is red when it is close to vermilion, and black when it is close to ink.
He felt that he might have been infected by Kikyo - to the point that he had become so calm now, not caring too much about anything.
"No matter how dangerous it is, we just need to face it head-on."
This is not recklessness, but true courage.
In contrast, Kikyo, who originally had a calm personality, seemed to be showing signs of being infected by him.
——Since yesterday, the expression on her face has been noticeably kinder than usual.
If we say that the Platycodon grandiflorum before was like a snowy mountain, it was sacred and yet gave people a feeling of being unattainable.
Now she is probably like a drizzle of spring rain.
Although she is still reluctant to talk, her influence is always silent.
“Let’s make river lanterns.”
She had nothing to do, so she took the initiative to invite Nanxing.
"This is the only light on the Ghost Festival."
……
Ghost Festival.
In fact, many people have some misunderstandings about this festival.
Although the Zhongyuan Festival in a narrow sense does refer to July 15, the day when the gates of hell open wide.
But for ordinary people, July 15th is not a day to express grief and remember their ancestors.
They will prepare a week in advance and then hold various memorial activities on July 13th and 14th.
"Release river lanterns" is the most traditional activity.
There are river lanterns, and there are soul-calling lanterns.
One paper lantern after another, carrying the souls of the dead who have nowhere to go, sails towards the Sanzu River and eventually returns to the underworld.
Kikyo is an expert in making soul lanterns.
Not only in Maple Village, but also in all the villages within a hundred miles, and even in the entire Kanto region, her skill in making river lanterns is well-known.
