activa-t Chapter 307 The old problem is about to flare up again.
Chapter 307 The old problem is about to flare up again.
Kujo Sara certainly remembered.
During the Eye Hunting Ceremony that day, Xu Ning had said that he would use the power of the She Fengxing (社奉行) to gather evidence of the rebellion of the Kanding Fengxing (勘定奉行) and Tianling Fengxing (天领奉行).
"Now that so many things are connected, does General Kujo still think these are all just coincidences?"
At this moment, Kujo Sara also clearly sensed that behind many things, there was an air of conspiracy.
However, he did not easily compromise with Xu Ning verbally, saying, "You should find solid evidence before you say these things to me."
Xu Ning didn't expect to be able to persuade Kujo Sara directly. "If General Kujo has some free time, please make a trip to Narukami Shrine on your own. I will then show you the so-called evidence."
Xu Ning did not return to Narukami Island entirely with Kujo Sara's army.
After delivering the message to Kujo Sara on the ship, Xu Ning teleported directly to Narukami Shrine as soon as he disembarked from the island.
Strangely, this time, Inashiro Hotaru did not stand at the entrance of the shrine as she had done before.
Instead, he stood by the divination sticks hanging on the wall behind the prayer hall, absentmindedly arranging them, occasionally glancing back at the girl standing inside the divination office.
"Long time no see."
Xu Ning leaned against the imperial edict holder, took a sip of wine, and casually greeted them.
"Ah...it's you! It's been so long!"
Inashiro Hotaru seemed to only then notice Xu Ning, hurriedly greeting him, but her eyes unconsciously drifted towards the Imperial Fortune Telling Office.
"What? Spring has arrived, everything is coming back to life, and our Miss Daocheng wants to draw a fortune stick for marriage?"
Seeing her so distracted, Xu Ning couldn't help but tease her.
Inashiro Hotaru glared at Xu Ning. "Yes, yes, you're right. I think you don't need a marriage fortune stick, since everyone knows you have so many that two fortune stick containers can't hold them all."
"I admit I was wrong, okay? Who's making fun of me again? I don't even know what a marriage fortune slip looks like!"
Seeing Xu Ning stand up straight with a serious expression, Yingmei Daocheng nudged him and said, "Go and try one, you'll see."
Xu Ning was still somewhat confused as he walked toward the Imperial divination office.
Inashiro Hotaru's somewhat unusual behavior clearly indicated that she wanted to convey some message to him, but he couldn't quite figure it out.
However, when Xu Ning arrived at the Imperial divination office, he felt even more uneasy.
Xuan Dongling, who was in charge of interpreting the fortune slips, had been smiling ever since she saw him.
This made Xu Ning almost think that there was something unclean on his face, and he couldn't help but wipe it with his sleeve.
"Hello, are you here for a fortune telling today as well?"
Xu Ning casually replied, "Ah, yes, I'm asking for a marriage partner."
With a smile, Xuan Dongling said, "Alright, please pick up this Divine Fortune Box and shake it vigorously..."
With a "whoosh," Xu Ning shook the table vigorously, effortlessly scattering the divine divination slips all over it.
Xuan Donglin smiled, covering her mouth with her small hand. "It seems you're asking for quite a lot in terms of marriage prospects. However, I still suggest you be realistic and start with a relationship."
Xuan Donglin quickly gathered all the bamboo sticks into the stick box, then held the box up and asked Xu Ning to pick one out.
"It's an auspicious sign. It seems that once you've made up your mind, you'll definitely get a response. Here's your fortune slip; please keep it safe."
Xu Ning took the divination slip, which read:
"lucky.
Another day, a routine that both body and mind have adapted to.
It's comforting to have an item that can replace something that's been lost.
Relationships with people you meet frequently will improve, and you may even become friends.
......"
Upon seeing the inscription on the divination slip, Xu Ning suddenly understood the source of the strange feeling he had been experiencing.
After thanking Xuan Dongling, Xu Ning turned and walked towards the front of the hall.
Inashiro Hotaru returned to her usual calm demeanor, standing quietly at the shrine entrance waiting for Xu Ning.
"How about it?"
Xu Ning smiled and shook the fortune slip in her hand. "The fortune slip she interpreted for me said that I should be more practical and stop thinking about building a harem."
Inashiro Hotaru retorted, "Do you know what I'm asking?"
Xu Ning stroked his chin and thought for a moment before saying, "Well, she looks good this way, really, but I still prefer her initial rebellious side..."
Inashiro Hotaru shook her head helplessly. "Never mind, I'll handle it myself. What brings you here?"
"Remember when I said I'd ask the Final Fantasy to help me steal some data? Now's the time. By the way, where's Nana Kano?"
Upon hearing Xu Ning's words, Inashiro Hotaru helplessly pointed to the raccoon's house in the distance.
"It's hidden in Hayazu's house. A few days ago, when I was cleaning Hayazu's room, I found an opened bottle of sake. This scared Kano so much that she's been waiting in the house for a whole day. When the little raccoon comes back, it will definitely receive an even warmer welcome."
Xu Ning shook his head slightly and silently mourned for the little girl for a while.
"Alright, let's talk about it after we catch her! Anyway, it'll probably be a few more days before Kujo Sara gets here."
After receiving Yingmei's promise, Xu Ning prepared to leave Narukami Shrine and go down the mountain to find a public bathhouse for a relaxing soak.
As they reached the shrine entrance, a small stone suddenly appeared out of nowhere and flew straight towards the back of Xu Ning's neck.
Xu Ning didn't even turn his head; he simply swayed slightly and dodged the almost prank attack.
"Hey, come here quickly."
Xu Ning looked back but couldn't find who had just spoken.
Then he saw a little girl waving at him from a small corner.
Upon seeing the little girl dressed as a raccoon dog, Xu Ning immediately recognized her.
"Zaoyou, what are you doing hiding here? Miss Kano is waiting for you in your room."
Zaoyou gently shook her head. "Zaoyou knows. If Zaoyou doesn't go back, she won't be caught by the shrine maiden and won't be forced to work."
After speaking, the little girl looked at Xu Ning with expectant eyes.
"Could you share some of Xu Ning's Energy Water with Zaoyou? Please, please, Zaoyou can trade something for it."
What is the water of life?
Xu Ning thought for a moment before recalling the first time he met Kano Nana. At that time, the little girl was drunk by Qingyi and Wendy, and it seemed that she was tricked into believing that her wine was the water of life.
"A wonderful thing that contains energy, can make you grow taller, a life-giving water that can help you escape the witch's pursuit, and even if you are caught, you don't have to work, an all-powerful life-giving water, can you give me some more?"
Looking at Zaoyou's almost pleading eyes, Xu Ning coughed awkwardly, unsure whether he should shatter the little girl's fantasy with harsh reality.
Finally, having no other choice, he said, "Well, why don't you come to my Hidden Dust Cave first, and I'll tell you the story slowly."
When Xu Ning brought Zaoyou into Chenyin Cave, Wendy, who was already drunk before noon, saw them.
The God of Slacking Off immediately burst out laughing, "This Xu Ning, he's going to fall into his old habit again. I'm going to write this into my new song."