Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

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Yukino watched this scene silently, feeling rather speechless.

When Yukino saw the group from the Qionghua Sect, she couldn't help but think of the first time she met Kyosuke Kousaka.

For some reason, she always felt that Kousaka Kyosuke at that time resembled the members of the Qionghua faction in some way.

Now, upon comparison, it's clear that there's hardly any resemblance at all.

However, Yukino didn't think she could be mistaken; she was just puzzled by how much Kousaka Kyosuke had changed.

"That's fine too..."

Seeing Kousaka Kyosuke's familiar, fawning smile as he faced Chitanda, Yukino couldn't help but smile faintly as well.

Day 470 of crossing

Today's weather: heavy rain.

Because the yin and yang energies between heaven and earth collided too violently, Kyosuke Kosaka did not dare to recklessly control the weather.

Therefore, the only option is to set up some strong barriers to protect the crops that are still growing. After all, if we don't do this, we'll have to deal with their "corpses" after a rain.

"what……"

Kyosuke Kousaka, who was holding Kagura and staring blankly at the heavy rain, exclaimed in surprise.

Kagura asked, "What's wrong, Kyosuke?"

"Lianhua's Kaleidoscope has absorbed enough power to become stronger, and she herself can use it to leave her residence."

"That's great! Should we go pick her up? And Menreiki, Honoka too..."

"Alright."

Kousaka Kyosuke nodded.

The matter of Honoka, her adopted sister, was conveniently resolved. Oh, and the choir with Nozomi Tojo and Eli Ayase could also be brought over, so the manor wouldn't need to hire too many musicians…

403. Future Plans / Lotus and Menreiki / Hehehe

The pattering of rain continued incessantly; the downpour seemed to have started in the early hours of the morning and showed no signs of stopping.

Kousaka Kyosuke, who was going to pick up Renka and bring her to the manor, and also to properly handle the matter of his adopted sister Honoka, still brought Kagura along as his little accessory.

Kagura is still as clingy as ever.

Whether carrying this petite girl on his back or holding her in his arms, it was a very comfortable thing, and Kyosuke Kousaka had no reason to refuse.

"Kyosuke, you seem quite curious about things in Tang."

On the way, Kagura, who was being carried on Kyosuke Kousaka's back, spoke softly.

Despite the seemingly casual question, Kyosuke Kousaka knew perfectly well that Kagura had "discovered" him.

After all, he spends most of his day with Kagura, so it's normal for Kagura to guess some of his thoughts.

"Because I'll be going there sometime in the future."

"I want to go together."

"Well... let me think about it."

Kyosuke Kosaka had a bit of a headache.

He was almost certain that the world laws of the neighboring Tang Kingdom contradicted the Yin-Yang arts.

So, Kagura might not have been of any use in the past, but it's better not to say such things, otherwise it will make people feel even more uncomfortable.

Like the companions in the bedchamber, especially those women from modern times.

They almost all share a similar sense of shame: they don't want to be just "decorative figures" and always want to help out in some way.

This situation remains true even now, which is why it often happens that Kyosuke Kousaka has many partners he could have sex with, but they all happen to have something to do.

Despite feeling a little disappointed, Kyosuke Kousaka was quite happy.

Between becoming a vassal and becoming an independent individual, Kyosuke Kousaka undoubtedly prefers the latter.

Judging from the current situation, each of them is already basically independent and doesn't cling to him too much. Kousaka Kyosuke feels that he is truly unparalleled in the world when it comes to raising children!

Let's get back to the main topic.

Kyosuke Kosaka is now somewhat at a loss as to how to explain this to Kagura.

"Are you worried that I'll face the same situation as those cultivators from the Qionghua Sect? I'll practice martial arts diligently!" Kagura said.

Kousaka Kyosuke subconsciously glanced at the prominent V-lines on the abdomens of Su Yi Su Chang, Yao Dao Ji, Horikita Suzune, and others, and shook his head unconsciously, his mouth moving without thinking.

"No, no, no..."

Kyosuke Kosaka doesn't want all his spouses to be martial arts masters; a few are fine, but too many won't do.

Most importantly, Kyosuke Kousaka couldn't accept that the petite Kagura had suddenly changed her art style.

"I don't intend to learn how to fight; I want to learn movement techniques that will make my body more agile."

Kagura immediately offered an explanation.

When Kousaka Kyosuke saw that Kagura was still so persistent, his heart softened, and his ears softened too—no, they got wet!

"Well……"

Kagura lowered her head slightly, her cheeks puffing out a little—she started to imitate Sagiri's coquettish manner.

“Alright, alright,” Kousaka Kyosuke gave a rare wry smile. “I will teach you in the days to come, and then you will come with me to Tang Kingdom.”

Having resolved the major crisis in Japan, he also needed to start planning for his future.

Time flies, and the life of an ordinary person is less than a hundred years. Kousaka Kyosuke does not intend for his loved ones to pass away after a hundred years, so he must obtain one of the nine dead.

If he could obtain one of these items and seize a large amount of spiritual power, then Kyosuke Kousaka could use various methods to prolong his life, and his strength would inevitably increase to a higher level.

"Even if I hadn't encountered Kaori, Mafuyu, and Yukino, I would still have had to scramble for resources that would allow me to advance, so I didn't feel any helplessness," Kousaka Kyosuke thought to himself.

As a cultivator, one doesn't have to defy the heavens, but at least one must strive to fight for it!

Since there's nothing worth fighting for in Japan, he naturally chooses to be a salted fish.

Once we're on the other side of the continent, his moral standards will probably drop drastically. But it's too early to talk about these things now; let's focus on teaching Kagura first.

Kagura, relieved and overjoyed after hearing Kousaka Kyosuke's agreement, felt relieved.

She had always felt that Kyosuke Kosaka wanted to go to Tang Kingdom, and she was worried that Kyosuke Kosaka would leave her here. Now she no longer had to worry.

In short, I must continue to work hard to become stronger starting today!

Around the Ragemon Gate in Kyoto, at the intersection of nine main streets.

In a quiet residential area, a little away from the hustle and bustle, Lianhua was holding a baby bird about the size of a hen, watching the rain outside from the edge of the porch. Her calm little face and her eyes revealed a deep sense of anticipation.

The owner of the Kaleidoscope, her master, will soon take her to the manor. At that time, she should be able to fully experience the joys of being human. However, there is one more thing she needs to do before she goes.

“Menreiki, thank you for everything these past few days…”

Having made up her mind, Renka turned her head to look at the girl who was also holding a baby bird, namely Menreiki.

“No need for thanks,” Menreiki shook her head, then added after a moment’s thought, “given our relationship.”

They were both partners of Kyosuke Kousaka, so it was normal for them to help each other.

Giggle...

The baby bird that Menreiki was holding seemed to chirp in agreement.

Lianhua fell silent, a strange look on her face, and whispered, "Too straightforward."

She was still a little embarrassed and wasn't quite used to Menreiki's outspoken and decisive personality.

Could it be that she's the abnormal one?

There's nothing wrong with being straightforward. Didn't you express your desire to be in a relationship before?

"Back then... I felt like Kyosuke-sama wanted to treat me like a child, but I'm not a child. I know more than anyone else..."

Lianhua gave a vague explanation.

Menreiki gave a positive response: "Yes, speak your mind and express your feelings so that you won't have any regrets."

She acted directly.

Since Kyosuke Kousaka didn't refuse at first, that means he agreed. There can't be a situation where he neither agreed nor refused.

"..."

Lianhua fell silent again; she always felt that Mianlingqi was more than just a figure of speech.

An inexplicable sense of curiosity welled up inside me.

Should she take this opportunity to ask?

"Ah! Winter's getting hungry again—"

A gasp brought Renka back to her senses, and she looked involuntarily toward the source of the sound, where she saw Honoka happily feeding the smallest chick.

Among the four chicks of spring, summer, autumn, and winter, the first chick, held by Lianhua, gives the impression of being as steady as a mountain, while the second chick, held by Menreiki, is more lively and occasionally raises its head to chirp.

The third one is rather prone to daydreaming and sleeping. It is currently fast asleep in a basket, with Koizumi Hanayo staring intently at it.