I'm in Tokyo, caught in the clutches of the demon princess.

At that moment, the courtyard clock struck three times.

Overwhelmed with gratitude, Yanase Yutaka entered the cabinet, clutching his wife's belongings.

It was enshrined in a shrine.

In an instant, the bell began to toll, and from then on, Fuji Shrine gained another deity.

Kazema was unaware that Yanase Tomomi's ascension to godhood was due to his chanting of the Soul-Guiding Song, and also thanks to the escort of the mountain spirits.

The ritual of sending off the soul is called such because the most important part of the ritual is performed by the person who sends off the soul.

Kazema took off his clothes, tidied them up, and placed them in his guest room before quietly descending the mountain with Yuka Ikeda.

"Didn't you even inform me?"

"It seems like I'm not welcome here."

Yuka Ikeda asked, "Is it because of what Saya's father said?"

"You heard it too?"

"Ah."

Upon reaching the foot of the mountain, Saya Moku suddenly appeared before the two.

The two felt an awkwardness akin to being caught cheating.

Saya Yanase gave a faint smile. "Are you leaving already?"

"Ah."

Saya Yanase took out five amulets wrapped in sachets from her bosom.

"For you."

Feng Zejian was stunned for a moment.

"You came here to block my way just to deliver this?"

"Well, this is my gift to you. Please take care of me in the future, Kaze Sawa."

The wind and rain passed by a peace charm.

"Then please take care of me, Saya-kun."

As he spoke, he placed a lucky charm into Yuka Ikeda's hand.

"Here you go, made by the chief priest of Fuji Shrine. Wearing it is very effective."

"Hehe, someone gave it to you, and you just gave it away right away, that's really something."

"Give one out of five, Lord Palace Master won't mind."

As Yanase Saya watched the two figures walk away, she suddenly felt as if she wanted to join them and chat freely and happily.

But that was ultimately something I could only dream of but never reach.

Upon reaching the highway, Kazesawa and Ikeda Yuka stared at each other blankly.

Yuka Ikeda was very wary.

"Why are you looking at me like that? Even though this is the middle of nowhere, I will still fight back if you try to do anything to me."

Feng Zejian looked somewhat helpless.

"Miss, you know this is the middle of nowhere, why don't you call someone to come and pick us up?"

Yuka Ikeda glared at Kazesawa.

"Okay, don't rush me."

After finishing her phone call, Yuka Ikeda looked at Kazesawa.

"Twenty minutes, please wait here for a while."

The two sat quietly on the low stones by the roadside, waiting.

Yuka Ikeda couldn't resist joining in and struck up a conversation with Kazesawa: "This trip has made me realize that there are things in the world that we can't see but that truly exist. For example, today, although I can't see them, I can vaguely see some outlines."

"Do you think some of those urban legends are true? Could we ever encounter something like that?"

Feng Zejian looked at the azure sky and pondered for a moment.

"Perhaps the thing you described really exists, but given the current situation, we might only be able to see it under specific circumstances, such as on a full moon night, when the magnetic field is slightly different from normal. Of course, this is just speculation, and there's no need to dwell on it. Overthinking will only make you anxious."

Feng Zejian's expression hardened.

"If you really encounter the terrifying monsters from urban legends, surviving won't be so easy."

Yuka Ikeda felt a chill run through her body.

"Please don't do this, I'm a little scared."

Kazema smoothed the stray strands of hair from Ikeda Yuka's temples.

"Don't worry, with me here, I definitely won't let you die before me."

Yuka Ikeda was touched, but then became somewhat angry.

"Don't say things like that, so indifferent to life and death."

"Ah."

Yuka Ikeda looked away.

"Honestly, have you ever considered having a serious and lasting relationship?"

"No, at least I haven't met anyone I can have a long-term relationship with yet."

Yuka Ikeda no longer touches on this topic.

The two changed the subject.

Do you usually play games?

"I used to play a lot, but I haven't played much since then. How come someone as well-behaved and academically excellent as you plays it?"

Ikeda Yuka was somewhat displeased by these words.

"Who says that people who are successful in real life can't play games? Besides, I don't consider myself a successful person. When I'm home alone, I always have some free time and don't know what to do, so I think about playing games to kill time."

"If you feel lonely, I'll keep you company."

Then, a cold voice rang out.

"You two, are you really having a love affair in this desolate wilderness?"

At this moment, Chiba Ikeda rested her arm on the car window, quietly watching the two of them.

Yuka Ikeda was quite surprised.

"Auntie, I didn't hear the car."

Chiba Ikeda frowned.

"Is it possible that you were just too engrossed in your conversation?"

Yuka Ikeda felt a little guilty.

"Let's get in the car."

The two got up and got into the car.

Yuka Ikeda circled around to the passenger seat, while Kazesawa leaned over the driver's side window and handed the amulet to Chiba Ikeda.

"It's very effective. I specially asked for it for you, Headmaster."

Chiba Ikeda pointed to Kazesawa's pocket.

"Hey buddy, something's popping out of your pocket."

Feng Zejian's face flushed slightly.

"So, do you still want it or not?"

Chiba Ikeda took the amulet without hesitation.

"How could I not want something this good?"

Feng Zejian also opened the back door of the car.

Chiba Ikeda glanced at Kazesawa in the rearview mirror as she drove.

Chapter Twenty-Three: Why So Many Whys?

"Speaking of which, you little one, you're quite capable. Not only did you get involved with that high-ranking priest, but you also spent the night at the shrine. Anyone who didn't know better would think that Yuka eloped with you."

Yuka Ikeda blushed. "Auntie, what are you saying?"

Feng Zejian sighed.

"It was just a coincidence."

Chiba Ikeda's lips curled up slightly.

"Yeah."

Chiba Ikeda drove to the vicinity of Rio Sawada's rented house.

Yuka Ikeda looked around and asked curiously, "Do you live here alone?"

"No, I'm currently living with a sister I'm quite close to."

Yuka Ikeda parted her cherry lips slightly, as if she wanted to say something but didn't.

"Goodbye."

He waved goodbye to Feng Zejian.

"See you tomorrow."

Chiba Ikeda's car drove away from this secluded street.

Inside the car, Yuka Ikeda seemed rather sullen.

"It seems that the little guy really considers you a friend and doesn't hide anything from you."

Yuka Ikeda didn't say anything, but Chiba Ikeda spoke again.

“Xiao Youxiang, he is a smart man. He shows you his ugly side without reservation so that you can keep a proper distance.”

"He really wants to be your friend, and his friends are the most stable part of all social relationships."

How could Yuka Ikeda not know?

It's just that the hormones of youth made her act a little strange.

Feng Zejian lay on the sofa.

He already had the authority to upgrade the system, but Feng Zejian did not upgrade immediately.

First, he was afraid that upgrading to version 2.0 would expose him to supernatural events.

Secondly, upgrading the system will cause it to enter an indefinite hibernation period, with no end in sight.

Therefore, Feng Zejian made preparations, and then decided to make a decision after falling into the pomegranate gauze in the morning.

Just as Feng Zejian closed his eyes and concentrated, preparing to rest for a while.

A surprised and trembling voice rang out.

"Little brother, are you back?"

Kazema opened his eyes and looked at Rio Sawada, who had returned to the rented room.

"What's wrong, sister? Did something happen?"

Rio Sawada couldn't help but shed tears.

"No, it's just that you didn't come back yesterday, so I thought you had left."

Feng Zejian suddenly realized.

"I'm sorry, sister. I had something to do yesterday, and I should have told you. Don't worry, I won't leave without saying goodbye."

Rio Sawada wiped away her tears and nodded with a smile.