Genshin Impact: I wrote the plot into a novel to spoil the future

Readers also noticed a blind spot: Hana Sanri didn't actually have amnesia, but rather her 'memory' seemed to have some strange aspects.

Her 'memories' don't seem to be fully integrated with her.

This only piqued the readers' interest even more, making them increasingly curious about Hana Sanri's identity.

Not only Hana-sanri, but who is that mysterious man? Who is Ichizo? What exactly is the Great Exorcism of Kami-oka?

Hana Sanri answered the last question first.

"The Raikou of Narukami Island can absorb the impurities from the earth. But over time, these impurities accumulate."

"Therefore, every so often, a 'minor purification' needs to be performed on the roots of the Raikou trees scattered across the five locations on Narukami Island, establishing a protective barrier."

"When enough impurities accumulate within the barrier, a 'great purification' is necessary."

Once readers understand this, it's like taking a bath when you're dirty. If you're not too dirty, a quick rinse is fine, but if you're really dirty, you need to scrub yourself.

We don't understand the Great Sacred Sakura Cleansing, but we do understand the Bathhouse Scrubbing. Let's go upstairs.

The traveler asked, "What are those samurai-like monsters...?"

[Hana-sanri replied, "That is the embodiment of filth. It took its form after being forced out of the tree roots by the suppressing object."]

"In the past... ah, I mean, according to records, in the past, some impurities would transform into things like trains, inujin, black jewels, sea monsters, and straw hats."

[“And not all of them are harmful. For example, the tofu monk…”]

Indeed, the name "Tofu Monk" doesn't sound like it's meant to harm people; it sounds more like it's meant to harm ghosts.

Hana-san-ri was unaware that the Hyakki had disappeared, because her memory was stuck shortly after the disaster had begun.

Nowadays, Inazuma can hardly see these yokai anymore. The yokai that once fought alongside the Shadow Hyakki Yagyō (Night Parade of One Hundred Demons) have mostly died out.

The fear of monsters disappeared, and monsters gradually faded from people's sight.

Ying fell silent; how could she not miss the days when a hundred ghosts paraded at night?

The countless demons that once blotted out the stars and the moon have vanished, and in the end, only one sentence remains for Ying.

'There are two shadows under the moonlight, one is mine, and the other is also mine.'

Paimon continued, "...Um, what would happen if it withered without undergoing any 'major or minor purification'?"

It has to be said that Hana Sanri is indeed not a lightning bolt; she only answers one question at a time.

If it were one of the geniuses from Yingbao's family, they would have told you everything without you even asking. The only problem is that what these geniuses know might not be accurate.

Hana Sanri said, "I remember..."

He hurriedly changed his tune: "No, according to records, several hundred years ago, Lei Ying almost withered away."

"At that time, demons raged. Even the sea turned black. Lei Ying tried her best to absorb the evil energy, and in the end, she almost completely withered away."

The people of Inatsuma remained silent; it was a disaster that none of them wanted to recall, yet dared not forget.

People from other countries didn't give him a friendly look either, because not many countries survived at that time. Before he died, Kanria self-destructed, covering Teyvat in shit (the Abyss).

Paimon asked, "And then?"

[Hana-sanri: "I don't know much about what happened after that. I'm really sorry."]

Readers were disappointed; the crucial point was just around the corner, and they still didn't know the answer.

It wasn't that Hana Sanri didn't want to talk about it, but rather that she genuinely didn't know, because at that time 'she died,' and she knew nothing about what happened afterward.

After finishing their conversation, the characters in the story prepared to head to the third barrier.

However, before heading to the barrier, Hana Sanri prepared some dishes for the travelers and Paimon as a treat.

Upon seeing the delicious food, Paimon immediately exclaimed, "Wow, it looks delicious! Even though you're wearing a mask, you truly are the best shrine maiden in all of Inazuma!"

[The traveler chimed in: "The best shrine maiden sister in all of Inazuma!"]

Readers commented: You two were bought off with just one meal? We will always support Yae no Kamiko!

Little did they know, Yae no Miko also supported the other side.

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Character Voice Acting - Yae no Miko: About Kitsune-no-miya

"I used to always perch on her shoulder, but now I seem to be taller than her... Could I turn her into a fox and perch on my shoulder?"

Chapter 257 Five Hundred Treasures

Ying nodded, thinking that even Yae no Kamiko wouldn't object to this title.

Yes, Yae no Miko not only didn't object, she wished Hana Sanri would come and take her place right now.

For Yae no Kamiko, how wonderful it would be to be a carefree little fox. From now on, I can tease Kage every day and manage Yae-do at the same time.

The position of palace attendant is just a job; the Yaedo (a type of traditional Japanese house) is life.

In the story, after the traveler and Paimon had eaten and drunk their fill, they headed to the third sealed location.

The third seal is located in the Guardian Forest, not far from the second seal, where the demon fox clan lives.

The traveler had just arrived when he heard a strange sound and said:

"Oh dear, there's definitely no one here, and even if there were, they wouldn't understand what I'm saying."

He was proven wrong as soon as he finished speaking, because the traveler actually understood what he was saying. Yingmei was going to become the woman of the King of Adventure, so what if she could hear the voice of all things?

The mysterious voice also noticed the traveler's arrival. Judging from the scent whether the traveler was of the same race as him or a stranger, it quickly and cheerfully called out to the traveler.

[A strange voice: "Over here! Over here, come over here quickly—"]

However, the traveler did not rush to find the source of the sound. Instead, he first checked the celestial fox statue that was kept as a talisman. The statue was empty, and the talisman had disappeared.

Paimon said, "Maybe it's been hidden by that masked woman's 'old friend.' Let's go ask!"

"Masked Woman" was the nickname she gave to Hana Sanri. As you know, Paimon has given many nicknames to others, and she has also been given many nicknames.

However, the Traveler rejected this name, and Paimon obediently said, "Then forget it."

The two continued their exploration, this time following the strange sound that kept calling to the traveler.

"We're almost there! Can you see that majestic giant raccoon statue?"

"Wow, it's been so long since I've seen a member of my kind with such strength. I'm really looking forward to it."

He hadn't really seen many of his own kind outside the Forest of Guardians, let alone any powerful ones. Maybe this time he could escape.

The traveler found the source of the sound: a huge stone statue of a raccoon dog.

The raccoon was so fat and big that it was quite cute, and there was even a small raccoon stone statue lying on its belly.

The stone statue was quite happy at first, after all, it had been stuck here unable to move for a long time and hadn't seen any unfamiliar members of its own kind, and the people of its kind around it were all children.

Now, encountering a fellow traveler who is not young and has great strength feels like meeting an old friend in a foreign land. Finally, I don't have to be a kindergarten teacher anymore.

But when the traveler actually got close, he became unhappy again. This wasn't someone of their kind; wasn't this just a human? Why would a human have the aura of a tanuki?

The stone statue couldn't understand why, but it felt it was going to be in trouble because the person who had turned it into this form was a human.

"Eek—it's a human! Where did this human come from?! Fellow Churn heroes, help me!"

The statue chose to seek help from the Hilichurls, at least the Hilichurls wouldn't just attack a rock for no reason.

The traveler also felt confused. You were so enthusiastic when we were far away, but started to run away when we got closer. What, do you have avoidant attachment style?

The surrounding Hilichurls couldn't understand what the statue was saying, but its voice still attracted their attention.

The Hilichurls immediately turned into 'fans' upon seeing the Traveler, surrounding her and asking for her autograph.

After Yingmei signed their names on their bodies with her sword, they disappeared, satisfied.

The Hilichurl, on whom the statue placed high hopes, was no match for the traveler and resigned himself to his fate.

"Alas—I...I...I am indeed one of the Five Hundred Kings. Kill me or torture me as you please!"

Paimon: "Wow, the statue is talking! And it's so scared it can't even speak properly!"

After all that fuss, it turns out the statue was talking.

[Ichizo: "I am not some stone statue! I have only been temporarily sealed away and turned into this form! I am the world-renowned demon tanuki, Ichizo!"]

Readers remembered that the mysterious man had mentioned that 'Five Hundred Treasures' had caused a ruckus with his clan in the Guardian Forest, and that he was going to vent his anger on them... He said he wanted to punish these tanuki demons.

I never expected it to be sealed into a stone statue. The stone statue guarding the forest actually contains a tanuki demon, not a 'work of art'.

No, how can it not be considered a work of art? This is the 'work' of the artist Harunosuke Yuugami.

The traveler naturally did not recognize Gobaizang, even though Gobaizang told many stories about the tanuki demon and himself, none of which the traveler had ever heard before.

Ichizo mistook the traveler for Inatsume and couldn't help but wonder how long he had been sealed away, since even Inatsume no longer recognized him.

[Wu Baizang: "What brings you here to see me, the esteemed King of the Tanuki Demons?"]

The traveler then inquired about the sacred cherry blossom purification ritual and the talisman.

"Steamed food? Is it edible? We fox demons are quite skilled at cooking."

"Daifuku? Ah, it's been so long since I've had daifuku..."

Readers have figured it out: this Goyakuzō is a complete idiot. If you didn't see the name, you'd think he was talking to Ichidō.

How come this demon, Yidou, looks so much like a tanuki demon?

So far, all the capable people and monsters that have appeared in this story are incredibly mysterious and powerful. How come you're the one who's fallen short?

Paimon was also curious. Was this guy really an old friend of the Masked Witch? How come he didn't know anything? And he seemed rather dim-witted, not even as smart as Paimon himself.

So Paimon didn't bring up the topic of the talisman and the Great Exorcism of the Divine Cherry Blossom, but instead asked directly about the contents of the fox statue, which would be easier to understand, right?

"Ugh—why are we looking for that thing?!"

"It was that comb that caused us to be sealed away..."

Wu Baizang paused, wanting to say how long he had been sealed, but he couldn't figure out exactly how many years he had been sealed.

After all, you can't even see the sun in this Guardian Forest, and even if you try to watch the peaches ripen like Sun Wukong, there won't be any peaches here.

The Forest of Guardians is quiet, mysterious, and dark, making it Zaoyou's favorite place to sleep, where she finds solace and sleep.

Wu Baizang is immobile; it's estimated that he's spent most of his time sleeping and putting children to sleep these past few years.

Some readers are curious: Weren't you sealed away because you caused a huge disturbance? Why are you blaming the comb now?

What? Are you getting impatient because no one is grooming you?

Just then, Gosho from the story began to explain why he was sealed away.

"Back then, we caused a ruckus everywhere trying to lure out that stinking fox, but to no avail."

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Character Voice Acting - Yae no Miko: About Hana-sanri

"Hmm...she's a lot like her, but also different. She's so gentle, I almost couldn't hold back my tears..."

Chapter 258 Five Hundred Treasures: The outcome is still undecided!

The stinky fox that Goyakuzō mentioned was not Yae no Miko, but Kitsune no Miko.

Just like Harunosuke Yuugami, Isozo's tragedy also began with the death of Kitsune-sai-miya.

[Ichizo: "When we were about to tear down that fox statue to vent our anger, we found the comb inside, and a brilliant plan came to mind!"]

Fortunately, he didn't do that, because the statue was transformed from a celestial fox, and breaking it would kill the fox.

As for his clever plan, it was to use the comb inside the fox statue to lure the fox spirit over.

When Gosaku saw the fox statue, he recognized it as the image of the 'Baichen Clan'. Considering the white tail of the Fox Palace, he assumed that the comb was used by the Fox Palace to groom its tail.

The precious comb I use to groom my tail is lost; that fox will definitely come looking for it, right?

It's here! But it's not a fox, it's a human.

As soon as the man arrived, he beat up Wu Baizang and his clansmen, turning them all into stone with a few quick snaps.