Travel through Teyvat and spend your life with Linghua

After learning the news from the Final Ninja, Ayato was shocked. He knew that this matter was of great importance and must not let his sister Ayaka know. So, he tried every possible way to find an excuse to send Ayaka away, and then personally led the Final Ninja on the journey to Yakumo Island.

The entire journey was silent, their hearts heavy. Everyone understood the significance of this operation, but no one dared to speak to disturb the silence. Finally, they arrived at the Kamnozuka Tomb and met Thomas, who was about to cross the sea.

As soon as Thomas saw Ayato coming in person, he burst into tears and fell to his knees with a plop. He said in a choked voice, "Master, I'm sorry! It's all because of me that Xinyang..." Ayato quickly helped him up and comforted him, "Don't blame yourself. Go back to Kamisato House and recuperate. Remember, don't tell Ayahua what happened here. I'll go and see what happened."

Hearing Ayato's order, Toma could only nod silently. At this time, the final ninjas behind Ayato looked at each other, stepped forward, helped the injured Toma up, and prepared to escort him back to Kamisato House.

However, just as they passed the Kujo Town House, they happened to run into the Tenryo Bugyo Army, which had just returned home. The two sides met on a narrow road, and the atmosphere instantly became tense.

The leader, Kujo Moku, looked at the gloomy Kamisato Ayato with a scornful smile on his face. He deliberately raised his voice and said in a sarcastic tone, "Hey, everyone, come and see! This is the head of the Kamisato family, the famous community magistrate! Look at his face, as gloomy as the bottom of a pot. He can't even manage a single lackey under his command, it's really shameful! This time, he even alarmed the general to come out and clean up the mess himself. At that time, there was only a flash of a knife, and that guy named Xinyang was killed in an instant. What do you think will happen if you offend the general? Tsk tsk, in my opinion, the Kamisato family is probably finished this time!"

As soon as the words fell, the army behind Kujo Moku burst into laughter. They laughed at Kamisato Ayato to their heart's content.

The many ninjas in the final battle were gritting their teeth and clenching their fists in anger. They stared with wide eyes, glaring at the arrogant and domineering people in front of them, waiting for Ayato's order to fight to the death.

However, facing such a predicament, Kamisato Ayato remained surprisingly calm. His face remained gloomy, but his eyes revealed a calmness.

After the laughter of the Kujo family gradually died down, Kamisato Ayato slowly raised his head. His sharp eyes were like torches, fixed on Kujo Mo, his gaze revealing a hint of coldness and indifference. He asked in a cold voice, "If I remember correctly, you are just a collateral descendant of the Kujo family. Then I would like to ask, for this operation, do you have any credit? Xinyang is an upright member of our Kamisato family, not a servant. It is not the place of a villain to dictate what we do and how we do it. Nine Black Dogs, Xinyang was right in calling you that."

"You...you...you are the villain, your whole family are villains, I am the one who did the most this time, and my name is Kujo Moku, I will fuck you..." Kujo Moku, who was hit in the sore spot, broke down before Ayato could finish his words. The soldier behind him suppressed his laughter and grabbed Kujo Moku, not daring to stop and forcibly took him back to Kujo Town House.

Without the obstruction, Ayato quickly arrived at the southwest of Bayun Island.

After several fierce battles, the place was completely shattered, far different from what Ayato remembered. Recalling what Kujo Mo had said earlier, Ayato's heart trembled: "Everyone, disperse immediately and search for Xinyang's whereabouts! Find him alive or dead!"

At the command, the ninjas of the final shinobi moved with lightning speed, splitting up in the blink of an eye and launching a comprehensive search. With their efficient and specialized investigation, they soon made progress—a West Wind Sword was found stuck straight into the ground, surrounded by bare rocks. It was obvious that a fierce battle had taken place here, but where was Xinyang now?

Ayato, feeling anxious, hurried forward to investigate. He saw the West Wind Sword standing alone amidst the devastation, as if telling of its owner's misfortune. But where had Xinyang gone? Was he safe?

The final ninjas didn't stop, continuing to search every corner. Ayato stood quietly before the Zephyr Sword, lost in thought: "I heard Xinyang say that this Zephyr Sword was a gift from someone who had helped him before he left this world. It was incredibly meaningful and crucial to him. But now, he's abandoned it here... Could it be that, as Kujo Mo said, Xinyang has met with a terrible fate..." At this point, Ayato didn't dare to dwell on it any further.

After repeated and thorough searches, nothing new was found except the Sword of Zephyr. The Fatui Executor, as reported by the intelligence, was also nowhere to be found. As the sky gradually darkened and night approached, Ayato, helpless, ordered the return of the troops to Kamisato's residence.

When Ayato stepped into the door of Kamisato's house, he was immediately stopped by Ayaka.

Linghua anxiously inquired about Xinyang's situation: "Brother, what happened to Xinyang? Thomas clearly came back early, but he refused to speak when I asked him anything. Brother, please tell me quickly, has something happened to Xinyang?"

In fact, on the way back, Ayato had already thought of various things to say to Ayahua. However, when he actually faced Ayahua's tearful and worried eyes, all the prepared words got stuck in his throat and he couldn't say a word.

"Xinyang he..."

At this moment, Linghua noticed that Lingren's hand had been hidden behind her back. A sense of unease suddenly emerged in her heart. She carefully leaned over to take a look. It was Xinyang's West Wind Sword! Linghua's face instantly turned as pale as paper. She clenched her fists tightly and asked with a slightly trembling voice, "Isn't this Xinyang's West Wind Sword? How did it get here? What happened to Xinyang...what happened to him?"

Ayato looked at Ayahua silently, with a hint of guilt and helplessness in his eyes.

"Oh~" Ayato sighed slowly and said softly: "Ayahua, don't get excited after hearing everything I say next." Ayato paused, as if hesitating about how to start, but finally made up his mind and told Ayahua the truth of the matter.

Ayato summoned Toma, and the two recalled the night Toma went on a solo mission. They described the events in detail, including the enemies Xinyang encountered, the intensity of the battle, and the final loss of contact. Ayato then recounted his search for Yain Island with the final group, including Kujo Moku's account. Their search for clues ultimately yielded only the Zephyr Sword.

Linghua listened quietly, trying to suppress her inner grief, but as the story progressed, her emotions became increasingly difficult to calm down. When she heard that Xinyang's life or death was unknown, Linghua's tears welled up like a tide.