Chapter 175: Chapter 175
As Jiang Ning's divine power flowed into her, Hanachirusato felt herself being filled to the brim.
However, it was also a long-missed feeling of comfort and warmth, as the whispers of resentment and howls seemed to dissipate like smoke.
Her body's former power gradually returned, and her impure essence began to transform.
Finally, she became Jiang Ning's shikigami.
At the moment of complete transformation, the mask Hanachirusato had always worn shattered piece by piece, revealing an extraordinarily beautiful face beneath.
As if washed clean of impurity, her black hair gradually turned pure white, and two fox ears appeared atop her head.
Beneath her shrine maiden attire, a fluffy large tail unconsciously revealed itself, looking so tempting to pat.
"Miko..."
Hanachirusato, or rather Kitsune Saiguu, looked at Yae Miko with a complex expression.
Yae Miko's eyes instantly reddened, her voice becoming tremulous:
"I knew you would come back... but why? Why were you gone for so long... I was still so young then, you were basically employing child labor..."
Kitsune Saiguu sighed: "At that time... the Dark Tide was surging, there was no choice... But thankfully now, I'm back."
Yae Miko stepped forward and tightly embraced Kitsune Saiguu. After their long separation, the familiar yet strange presence was deeply reassuring.
As bearers of the Hakushin bloodline, they could feel the excitement coursing through each other's veins.
"Welcome back, Kitsune Saiguu."
Yae Miko forced a smile.
"Everyone is gradually coming back now..."
Though it was a shame that Torachiyo's whereabouts were unknown, and the Sasayuri of those years had already reincarnated, not being a god after all.
But still, Makoto was back, Kitsune Saiguu was back, and Yae Miko was overjoyed.
Looking up again, her gaze toward Jiang Ning grew even softer.
All of this was thanks to him.
"Hanachirusato, this is wonderful! You can continue living!"
Paimon danced with joy.
Lumine also smiled and said: "As expected, a happy ending suits us best."
"But should we call you Hanachirusato or Kitsune Saiguu from now on?"
Paimon scratched her head and asked.
Kitsune Saiguu said: "Hanachirusato, Kitsune Saiguu, either is fine. After all, they're both experiences from my past life."
"Then let's call you Kitsune Saiguu, since Hanachirusato is also you," Paimon said with a grin.
"Oh right, we really must thank Jiang Ning for this," Lumine said.
Kitsune Saiguu nodded slightly, walking gracefully to stand before Jiang Ning and bowing respectfully, every movement elegant - truly befitting the head of the Hakushin clan.
"Kitsune Saiguu thanks you deeply for your kindness..."
Jiang Ning said: "It's nothing, but from now on you'll be my shikigami. Is that alright?"
Kitsune Saiguu said: "Of course. Since you have saved my life, I will surely serve at your side."
Her eyes carried a hint of allure, as being a shikigami naturally gave her an initial fondness for Jiang Ning, not to mention his life-saving grace and the favor he had done for present-day Inazuma.
Well well, a little fox showing gratitude...
Jiang Ning thought this had potential.
Meanwhile, Lumine's gaze grew sharp.
I saved you, and now you're thinking about stealing my man?
Is everyone in Inazuma poisoned or something, trying to cut in line and steal men as soon as you meet them?
Yae Miko said: "Hey, you're just going to follow him now? I was hoping you could take on some of the Grand Shrine's Guuji duties - I'm about to work myself to death here."
Kitsune Saiguu smiled charmingly: "Miko, but I've already retired. You're the Guuji now, so don't think about getting my help."
Paimon spread her hands: "Besides, Guuji Yae, don't you usually just read light novels, drink tea, and eat snacks?"
"Oh?"
Yae Miko shot Paimon a threatening look, making Paimon shrink her neck and hide behind Lumine.
"Alright, Kitsune Saiguu is my shikigami now, so she definitely can't be too far from me for too long. Stop dreaming," Jiang Ning said.
"Ah, how pitiful, back to the dark days of endless work," Yae Miko squeezed out a few tears and said.
"Enough, stop pretending. How did that little fox grow up so crooked... Never mind, let's head back first. I miss them," Kitsune Saiguu said with anticipation and longing in her eyes.
"But hasn't the Grand Shrine purification not finished yet?" Paimon said.
Lumine responded: "It's fine, there won't be any problems for now, and isn't Kitsune Saiguu's situation more important?"
Jiang Ning also smiled and said: "Yes, I think Lumine is right, and besides, I'll help you purify the remaining Tatarigami later."
"Really? That's wonderful!" Paimon was overjoyed.
"Then, let's go home, to Tenshukaku."
"Yay!"
...
"Ei, stop pacing back and forth, you're making me dizzy."
Raiden Makoto floated in Tenshukaku, saying.
"But I'm still worried," Raiden Ei hesitated before saying.
Raiden Makoto said: "Don't worry, Jiang Ning promised he would bring Kitsune Saiguu back. You should trust him. Besides, didn't he bring me back too?"
Before Raiden Ei could say more, they heard the sound of Tenshukaku's main doors opening.
Yae Miko led the way: "Ei, mission accomplished, I..."
Before she could finish, Raiden Ei's eyes were fixed on the white figure behind Yae Miko.
Though her eyes were somewhat red, her smile was just like in years past.
So she completely ignored Yae Miko, rushing straight toward Kitsune Saiguu and embracing her.
"You're back, you're really back..."
Raiden Makoto also looked softly at her sister and her good friend.
"Really now, what kind of deity still cries like this... Stop crying, you're losing your divine dignity."
Kitsune Saiguu gently patted Raiden Ei's back, comforting her.
Meanwhile, Yae Miko stood frozen. Wait, is this really how it is - forgetting your familiar as soon as old friends return?
Just completely ignoring me?
Jiang Ning came to Yae Miko's side, doing his best to pat her shoulder:
"Get used to it, your deity is an airhead, you know that."
Yae Miko gritted her teeth, saying viciously: "I'm going to eat all that airhead's sweets later."
Jiang Ning walked to the throne in Tenshukaku, sitting casually beside Raiden Makoto: "I've brought Kitsune Saiguu back, but considering the situation with reviving you all, it was still dangerous. Since she's not a god, she can only exist as a shikigami."
Raiden Makoto shook her head: "This is already an unexpected blessing..."
Jiang Ning said: "Now that everything's resolved, I'll start secluding myself to create your bodies. After it's all done, I'll have to return... We'll meet in the Realm Within next time."
Though Raiden Makoto felt some reluctance, she nodded. With the Realm Within, they could meet every day.
Besides, once she officially revived, Inazuma still had a mess of problems to deal with, and she wouldn't have time to stay with Jiang Ning anyway.
Might as well let him go back - they should also inform Morax anyway.
Watching Raiden Ei still crying like a child, clinging to Kitsune Saiguu until even the dramatically curved shrine maiden outfit at Saiguu's chest was getting wet.
Yae Miko was truly furious, speaking sarcastically:
"Hasn't someone completely forgotten their old friends for new ones? Sister Makoto is still waiting for her body to be made, where are your materials?"
Raiden Ei finally came to her senses, wiping her tears and saying:
"Everything's prepared. Are you sure you don't need this puppet-making technique?"
Jiang Ning shook his head: "No need, I have more advanced methods."
After all, it was system-produced. Though usually unreliable, at critical moments... well, its reliability still depended on luck.
At least this time, it should be reliable.
Raiden Ei's eyes lit up: "Can I watch and learn?"
"Of course... though I don't know how much you'll be able to learn," Jiang Ning scratched his head.
"You still want to learn? Don't forget, Scaramouche will be coming during this time. If he sees Makoto alone here, don't you think that puppet might have evil intentions? You know he hates you deeply, aren't you afraid something might happen?"
Yae Miko was exasperated.
"He wouldn't dare!" Raiden Ei's aura suddenly turned sharp.
"If he dares, I'll strike him to ashes!"
"But if something really happens to Sister Makoto then, you can just cry about it..." Yae Miko said.
Kitsune Saiguu also said: "This is a crucial time, Inazuma cannot be without divine oversight. Besides, Jiang Ning is already your consort. Once things settle down, you can learn whenever you want."
Raiden Ei said: "Mm, alright."
Sister's safety was most important.
"Then, everyone rest for today. Tomorrow, I'll begin my seclusion."
Jiang Ning said.
"No problem," Raiden Makoto said.
"Kitsune Saiguu, come with me tonight, I have so much to tell you."
Raiden Ei said.
"Alright... would my divine lady like to join us too? Let's make it a reunion of old friends."
Kitsune Saiguu invited Raiden Makoto.
"Of course I'll join."
Raiden Makoto's expression showed a hint of nostalgia.
It was just like in the old days, all sleeping together on one large bed, chatting like human girlfriends.
"What about me? I want to come too."
Yae Miko was truly curious about what they would discuss.
"You can come, just turn into a pink fox like when you were little, warming our hands or being our scarf."
Kitsune Saiguu teased.
"Ugh, you old woman, you're too much!" Yae Miko rolled her eyes.
"Who are you calling an old woman!"
Kitsune Saiguu exploded in anger.
The entire Tenshukaku was filled with joyful atmosphere... for the first time in hundreds of years, it felt so relaxed and happy.
...
Inazuma began to prosper, with Keqing handling various transitions with Inazuma.
Yesterday evening, Keqing, Ningguang, and Ganyu had discussed for an entire night in the Realm Within, finally drafting a series of measures.
In short, Inazuma would receive preferential treatment, after all, they were practically family now.
Raiden Makoto, Yae Miko, and the others were very happy, though due to severe understaffing.
Kitsune Saiguu had just been revived and had no time to rest before being drafted to help with work.
At least Jiang Ning was still in Inazuma, so there was no worry about distance issues.
As for Jiang Ning and Raiden Ei... one was in seclusion, the other acting as a guard.
Creating bodies was truly a technical task, far more complex than making puppets.
So the consumption of materials was particularly high.
During this period, under Raiden Ei's direct supervision, materials like Sakura Bloom and Naku Weed were constantly being transported to Tenshukaku.
While other places might not know, the Sacred Sakura tree was definitely worth harvesting.
In just a few days, a section of the Sacred Sakura's trunk had been completely stripped.
However, the results were promising - they had finally created a decent prototype.
The next step was to have Raiden Ei try it first.
This was everyone's consensus, after all, if the body wasn't satisfactory, Raiden Ei could return to her own body, but as souls, Havria and Raiden Makoto couldn't - simply put, it was about error tolerance.
"Is everything ready?"
Jiang Ning looked seriously at the humanoid form before him, which lacked any details, and spoke gravely.
After all, no matter how exquisite the body creation was, there would always be differences from one's original body, so Jiang Ning used a different method.
The soul would enter, and then the body would automatically adjust according to the soul, truly becoming a body that belonged to oneself.
"Yes, no problem," Raiden Ei also expressed seriously.
This concerned her sister, so she took it very seriously.
Raiden Ei separated from the Raiden Shogun, and the former directly entered the body.
Under everyone's watchful eyes, the body began to glow gradually, covering it completely, then watching the play of light and shadow, as if witnessing the birth and transformation of life.
Slowly, the outline approached infinitely close to Raiden Ei's original appearance. As the light gradually dimmed, a goddess almost identical to the Raiden Shogun appeared there.
Only at the joints unique to puppets was there any difference - she was a living deity.
However... Jiang Ning sniffed.
So his wife's figure was this impressive? He'd been too busy lately to properly appreciate it.
Because the body needed to reform completely, Raiden Ei was currently unclothed, her flawless white skin and shapely figure, taut yet elastic from long years of martial arts practice.
The unique purple shade of Raiden Ei was even more eye-catching.
Kitsune Saiguu quickly stepped forward to help Raiden Ei get dressed.
Yae Miko called out in disappointment - she had wanted to see how Raiden Ei would react to Jiang Ning in this state.
Then, under everyone's gaze, Raiden Ei opened her eyes.
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