Bai Luo certainly wouldn't disembark at Kannazuka.
Kannazuka was the Yashiro Commission's territory, and if Bai Luo disembarked there, he would definitely have to deal with the Yashiro Commission's people.
That kind of thing was too troublesome, so after leaving Sayu in a safe place, he concealed his figure and descended towards the nearest marked point.
"It's you again."
After landing, Bai Luo habitually tried to put his hand on the other person's shoulder, but unexpectedly, the other person dodged him.
To this day, not many people have been able to dodge Bai Luo's ultimate move.
This person was one of those very few.
She still stood guard before a moss-covered Tenko statue, just as Bai Luo had first seen her, accompanied by a wild fox.
And only one wild fox.
The Tenko and Chiko were once messengers of a certain great Youkai. After that great Youkai departed, the Tenko and Chiko both transformed into stone statues, hoping to preserve their power in this way, awaiting the return of that great Youkai to reunite with her once more in Byakko Plain.
Not only the Tenko and Chiko, but even the ordinary foxes walking on Narukami Island suffered a great loss of wisdom due to her departure. Their Bloodline and spirituality were less than one percent of what the foxes once possessed, and they lost their magic power.
It seems that the only one who still possesses her Bloodline is that scummy fox at Narukami Shrine, who was tricked into her position with fried tofu, right?
"Long time no see, Shrine Maiden."
Removing the mask from his face, Bai Luo revealed a gentle smile.
However, the Shrine Maiden standing opposite him seemed to have no intention of taking off her mask.
"Your presence... It seems you've experienced quite a lot again."
She clearly saw the changes in Bai Luo.
Especially the method of completely isolating his own presence, which even she couldn't see through.
"Yes, first I stirred up some trouble in Mondstadt, then went to Liyue and cut down Morax, later at sea I messed with Osial's wife, and just a few days ago, I took over Watatsumi Island. Now I'm going to Narukami Island to transfer people to take over, and while I'm at it, I came to see you."
...
Looking at Bai Luo, who sat carelessly on the steps, the Shrine Maiden didn't know how to respond to him.
Although every single thing this kid said sounded as preposterous as bragging.
But if it was his words... perhaps he really could do these things.
Even if she might be mistaken, [her] judgment was still very sharp.
"Haven't you waited for that person yet?"
"Hmm, someone who is appreciated by [Ei], possesses courage, and cherishes friendship, is not so easy to wait for."
The Shrine Maiden had encountered many people before, such as a ronin who squandered his family fortune, a free-spirited red oni, a nervous Young Miss, and a passionate Damselette.
They were indeed courageous and people who cherished friendship.
But they had not received the appreciation of [Ei].
There were also people who were appreciated by [Ei] who passed by here, but they lacked these beautiful qualities.
The situation seemed to be caught in a dead loop.
"What do you think of me?"
Bai Luo thought he was super brave.
After all, he was a man who had directly confronted the Raiden Shogun.
As for friendship...
To prevent his friend Tartaglia from being lost to the temptation of money, undeterred by gossip, he actively helped him squander his family fortune. Does that count as friendship?
For a thousand-year-old elder, he not only emptied his friend's savings to help him pay off a century of debt, but also stabbed himself three times. Does that count as friendship?
To help his friend Tartaglia complete his mission earlier, he actively arranged a chance encounter between him and the long-yearned-for Morax. Does that count as friendship?
For...
Bai Luo had done too many good deeds, so many that even he himself didn't know how many he had done.
He truly was the great benevolent person renowned throughout the three nations of Mondstadt, Inazuma, and Liyue.
After the Shrine Maiden observed him through her mask for a long time, she said nothing.
She just silently sighed.
This person was indeed very brave, but as for those so-called beautiful qualities...
Didn't he have any self-awareness?
Most importantly, how could someone inherently impure preside over the Divine Sakura Cleansing Ritual?
Otherwise, she wouldn't be waiting here for the [Chosen One].
Because she and he, in essence, were similar beings.
"How about a bet?"
The Shrine Maiden's reaction didn't surprise Bai Luo. If he could truly solve her problem, she would have asked him the first time they met.
"A bet? What are we betting on?"
Youko like to have fun; it's an instinct etched in their Bloodline.
The Hyakki Yakou of the past, for example, was brought about by a drinking party hosted by a certain Youko.
So when Bai Luo proposed a bet, even though the Shrine Maiden had no capital to gamble with at the moment, she still couldn't help but ask.
"Let's bet that... a Little Yellow Hair will come within a year to complete the Divine Sakura Cleansing Ritual for you. That guy might even have a talking little trinket with him."
As Bai Luo said this, a smile crept onto his face again.
It was as if he had truly seen such a person come by.
"I'd like to bet with you, but unfortunately, I have nothing to offer right now."
The Shrine Maiden didn't understand where this guy got his confidence, even specifying what the person would have with them.
But as she said, besides the memories inherited from that great Youkai, she had nothing.
"Hmm... If I win, let me see what you look like, how about it?"
Bai Luo extended his hand, pointed at the Shrine Maiden's mask, and asked.
Whether it was an illusion or not, the Shrine Maiden felt as if she had been seen through by Bai Luo's eyes.
It was as if... this guy knew everything about her situation perfectly.
"And if I win?"
Not rushing to agree with Bai Luo, the Shrine Maiden asked back.
She had not only inherited the memories of that great Youkai but also her wisdom.
Otherwise, she wouldn't have led a certain Little Yellow Hair around in circles, only for him to discover the truth of the matter in the end.
"Hmm... Then I'll personally bring that Little Yellow Hair here for you and have them help you accomplish what you wish to accomplish."
The plot he had changed wasn't much, just a little bit.
He believed that even if Little Yellow Hair's journey was affected, the impact shouldn't be very significant.
As he said, at worst, he would personally go and catch Little Yellow Hair.
Even if he couldn't catch him, he could always go to Katheryne.
With the Fatui's financial resources, they could offer a sum that would tempt Little Yellow Hair.
At that time, he wouldn't even need to actively catch him; the other party would eagerly run over themselves, begging him to issue a quest.
"Sounds pretty good. I accept this bet, but don't regret it when you see my true face then, okay?"
The Shrine Maiden chuckled softly. Compared to the smile behind the mask, it must be very beautiful, right?
Shrine Maiden
"Regret?"
He did regret it, but not seeing her appearance.
But using her mask.
He used up a mask just to look up some information.
He really wondered if it was worth it.
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