"But...where is the door?"
Nanxing thought hesitantly.
However, that was at this time.
A magical scene, one that could even be described as "dreamlike and magnificent", appeared before him.
"Door" opened.
……
Please forgive Nanxing for his shallow knowledge and calling it a "door".
But other than that, Nanxing really couldn't find a suitable adjective to describe the scene happening before his eyes.
“It’s like a curtain being slowly lifted.”
Colorful light appeared out of nowhere, directly splitting the original world into two halves.
Then, the world that had just been very real began to blur and faded from Nanxing's sight.
A lush bamboo forest appeared before his eyes.
This is the bamboo forest at night.
The cool night breeze blows the bamboo leaves, making bursts of rustling sounds from time to time.
A bright full moon hangs in the sky, and it has been hanging there for nearly a thousand years.
Ibuki Suika observed for a long time and confirmed a fact that frightened her:
"This moon... is real."
She covered her little mouth lightly, her face full of disbelief.
Faced with such an incredible scene, even she, the ghost king, could not remain calm.
You know, the power of the monsters comes from the night and the moon.
This is why monsters always like to act at night.
And during that long process of development, there were always monsters that would create some major events related to the moon from time to time.
For example, the moon is eclipsed by heavenly dog.
Or maybe an artificial moon or something.
But it was just a short-term event and nothing surprising.
But, now.
When an eternal moon that never sets hangs high in the sky.
Even Ibuki Suika, the most experienced great monster, could no longer maintain her usual optimistic attitude.
"Using the barrier technique, she built a new world in the middle of the world and broke through the barrier between the world and the moon, allowing the concept of the moon to remain permanently in her world."
"Who is the witch he is looking for?"
"I've never heard of humans mastering this ability!"
Ibuki Suika racked her brains but couldn't connect the concepts of "moon" and "shrine maiden" together.
However, if we use other similar words as a substitute for "shrine maiden"...
For example, [sage], [master] and so on.
"Oh my god."
Ibuki Suika seemed to have thought of something horrible and stopped in her tracks.
She looked at the bamboo forest in front of her with an uncertain look, and even a hint of fear in her eyes:
"Hua Shan, Yong Yi."
"Will I have a chance to see you again?"
Chapter 49: Eight Meanings Eirin
Ignore Ibuki Suika's little grumbling for now.
Looking at the bamboo forest in front of him, Nanxing thought for a moment, then took a step forward.
Ibuki Suika chose to stand still and wait and see for the time being.
Fujiwara no Mokou and the little rabbit chose to follow.
At the same time, as everyone approached.
This seemingly quiet bamboo forest seemed to come alive suddenly, and all the bamboos stretched out to both sides, revealing a path for Nanxing and others.
The road is not very long.
After walking only about three or four hundred meters, I reached the end.
A woman, a beautiful and quiet woman, stood at the end of the road, waiting for their arrival.
Nanxing looked at the woman and subconsciously thought of Kikyo.
He discovered that this woman had a very similar temperament to Kikyo:
Ethereal.
However, compared to Kikyo's iceberg-like ethereal tone of "We are not familiar with each other, don't cue".
This woman's ethereal feeling is gentler and heavier.
So, let me say something that might make Kikyo feel uncomfortable.
The first moment he saw this woman, Nanxing even thought he had seen Kikyo's biological mother.
And at the same time, on the other side.
Fujiwara no Mokou's feelings were very different from Nanxing's.
"This woman...why is she always looking at me?"
It's a very strange feeling.
It was obvious that the woman in front of him was looking at each of them with a faint smile.
But Fujiwara no Mokou felt that this woman's eyes were always on her.
Even under this kind of gaze, the smile on the woman's face seemed to have a deeper meaning.
"You finally came."
Although she didn't say it explicitly, Fujiwara no Moeko was certain that the woman's eyes were definitely conveying this meaning.
But the question is, do we... know each other?
……
Nanxing stood in front of the woman.
He hesitated for a moment, thinking about what name to use to address this woman who looked very unusual.
Unexpectedly, the woman spoke first.
"My name is Yagi Eirin."
“It’s been a long time since anyone from the outside world has been here.”
"I thought people had forgotten about Her Royal Highness the Princess."
As she said this, she looked at Nanxing with a scrutinizing look in her eyes.
——It’s as if you are selecting some products.
I don’t know how much time has passed.
Just when Nanxing felt that her soul had been spied on by the woman in front of her named Bayi Yonglin, she nodded.
Then, he turned his attention to the little rabbit next to Nanxing.
"not bad."
"At least you knew to bring a gift."
"Just this point alone makes me much better than those people."
"???"
Watching the woman lightly pinch the neck of Empress Inaba with two fingers and lift her up easily, Nanxing opened her mouth, as if she wanted to explain something.
However, when he saw the little rabbit closing its eyes but not nervous at all and showing an expression that seemed to be enjoying it, he wisely closed his mouth again.
This is a rabbit that can avoid danger and bring good luck.
She should be fine.
On the contrary, it was myself.
The matter of seeking medicine for Kikyo was right before his eyes, and he had to take action immediately:
"that."
"Senior Bayi, to be honest, I am here to ask for..."
He opened his mouth, trying to explain the purpose of his visit.
However, he didn't expect that this Bayi Yonglin would take the lead and block his mouth with his fingers.
"Shh-"
She smiles.
"Don't say it, don't say it."
"I already know your intention."
"Just follow me."
……
Bayi Yonglin led the way and continued walking towards the depths of the bamboo forest.
Nanxing and others followed closely behind, looking at the surrounding environment.
Different from just now.
After walking about two or three hundred meters, the surrounding environment changed significantly.
The bamboo forest is still the same bamboo forest.
But in addition to this, Nanxing also discovered medicinal fields, gardens, bamboo fountains and other embellishments among these bamboo forests.
There is even a winding stream that runs through the place like a jade belt.
The stream is very shallow, and even if you walk on it barefoot, it will only cover your ankles.
The stream water is very clear. You can see the reflection of the moon as well as the water plants and pebbles in the water.
"He's a sentimental person!"
Looking at the surrounding environment, Nanxing couldn't help but sigh.
He didn't know who created this secret realm in front of him - but he thought it must be a senior who was very powerful and knew how to enjoy life.
Otherwise, it would be impossible to create such a beautiful secret realm.
"If you have time, learn from her."
Nanxing thought silently in his heart, wishing that one day he would bring Kikyo to live in a secret place like this one.
——He had long been dissatisfied with Maple Village, which was hidden in the mountains and inconvenient for doing anything.
And a moment later.
When Nanxing and others, led by Bayi Yonglin, passed a small pavilion that was probably used for moon-viewing, and then walked through a long wooden corridor.
"Here we are."
Finally, they stopped in front of a luxurious building.
It was a palace built entirely of bamboo.
It is exquisite yet imposing.
