The room was bathed in warm lamplight.
In the flickering flames, two shadows quietly drew close.
Qin Yu sat with a straight back.
Yet, the slight upturn of his lips clearly indicated his good mood.
"Why does it still hurt?"
Ying's fingertips gently brushed over Qin Yu.
For some reason, it only intensified his pain.
"This... might be internal injuries."
Qin Yu coughed softly and, with his eyes open, fabricated the lie.
"..."
Ying glanced at the man who couldn't control the corners of his mouth.
There was nothing she could do. Adhering to the principle of caring for her subordinate,
She would linger for a few more breaths.
And then...
This rare moment of tranquility lasted for a long time.
...
Outside the window, the storm that had raged all night quietly subsided.
"Does it still hurt?"
"Still a little... Alright, it doesn't hurt anymore."
That warm sensation gently receded.
Qin Yu felt a pang of loss in his heart.
He should have feigned his injuries more seriously.
There was nothing he could do. Although the Tenryou Commission had dispatched elite troops,
They posed no threat to Qin Yu.
"It's just a minor injury."
Ying snorted and gently closed her eyes.
The man's little thoughts had likely been seen through long ago.
The two faced each other, falling silent again.
"My Lord General?"
"Mmm."
"What should I do next?"
Qin Yu looked around the room.
It was empty, with only the two of them.
Was the former Ying also so lonely?
It was somewhat...
Ying slowly opened her eyes, her purple irises flickering.
She seemed to have understood Qin Yu's unspoken meaning.
"Sit here."
"What?"
"Just stay by my side."
Ying's tone held a hint of seriousness.
If you've come to Tenshukaku, don't think about leaving.
"What about the Vision Hunt Decree?"
"I will resolve it."
Her clear, cold voice carried an air of authority.
In Ying's eyes, this was not even a problem.
She, who wielded absolute power,
Was herself the greatest problem.
"..."
Qin Yu sighed softly and slowly shook his head.
Danger flickered in Ying's gaze.
"Do you intend to defy me?"
"But my Lord General, I won the duel."
"That was merely a fraction of my strength."
"But I won the duel."
Qin Yu couldn't help but remind her.
...
The flickering firelight suddenly froze.
Ying glared fiercely at Qin Yu, her chest rising and falling slightly.
No one had ever dared to be so defiant in her presence.
She felt like drawing Musou Isshin and striking the man down again.
Qin Yu met her gaze seriously, looking directly at the god.
After all, he had truly won.
Ying snorted, "That doesn't count."
"My Lord General, you wouldn't renege, would you?"
"..."
Finally, Ying sighed softly.
She couldn't handle the seriousness in the young man's eyes.
A peculiar emotion suppressed her temper.
She couldn't possibly draw her sword and strike him down.
Ying gestured for Qin Yu to extend his hand.
"Then, you will handle matters outside."
[Ding, the Evil Eye of Purity experience card renewal successful]
Qin Yu's heart stirred.
He wondered how long this experience would last this time.
[Duration: Indefinite]
...
Tenshukaku.
Kujo Takayuki's sword-holding hand trembled slightly.
He recalled the dreamlike events.
What exactly had happened?
Qin Yu had actually broken through the blockade of the elite troops.
And was still standing before the General in one piece!
Could it be that the duel...
A terrifying thought flashed through his mind.
The image of the sword-wielding youth amidst the army became clearer.
Kujo Takayuki stumbled back two steps, his gaze turning ferocious.
"No, impossible!"
In the distance, Kamisato Ayato walked over slowly.
He looked at the Tenryou Commission official who seemed to be going mad.
"Kujo Takayuki, it's over."
His gaze was cold and his voice calm.
Such a foolish and ignorant man...
Behind him, several elegant figures approached.
They were the women who had followed Qin Yu.
Kujo Takayuki suddenly looked up and roared:
"Impossible!"
"Musou Isshin, invincible under heaven!"
"With my Lord General here, even if I..."
His ferocious expression suddenly froze on his face.
Behind him, steady footsteps sounded.
"Even if you betray Inazuma, it's alright?"
The women's eyes lit up as they saw the newcomer.
"Qin Yu!"
They waved from afar, their expressions joyful.
Like girl next door welcoming a hero's return.
It was good, he was alright!
"Qin Yu?!"
Kujo Takayuki spun around abruptly.
However, what greeted him was only the indifferent Qin Yu.
And a rapidly approaching fist.
"Bang!"
With a muffled thud, the figure was sent flying.
With a loud clang, he slammed into the wall.
"Qin Yu..."
Kujo Takayuki struggled to lift his head, a sweet taste in his throat.
"Ugh!"
The blinding crimson stained the ground.
Along with an unknown number of shattered teeth.
He, he was actually beaten.
In Tenshukaku, under the gaze of the divine being.
And his most admired General...
Did not appear.
The storm had retreated, and a lingering cold wind blew.
The Tenryou Commission samurai retreated, with no one to protect him.
The Tenryou Commission official realized something, his eyes trembling.
The General was filled with anger and disappointment.
And he, had long been abandoned.
"Clack."
Suddenly, the crimson reflected a sharp blade tip.
Qin Yu, holding the blade, looked at him quietly.
Kujo Takayuki recalled everything.
Starting with the conflict at Mt. Yougou.
Qin Yu had used the shrine and the Yashiro Commission to seize the documents.
After that, he had purged the Commission of the Commission with thunderous methods.
He had forced the Hiiragi family to agree with the authority of the Grand Priestess.
Completely consolidating Hiiragi Chihiro's position.
More importantly...
Qin Yu was too strong.
This minor fallen samurai had grown too quickly.
No one could stop him.
Not even the Tenryou Commission's army.
"Hand over the intelligence of the Fatui Harbinger."
Qin Yu slowly raised his blade, pointing it at Kujo Takayuki.
The latter let out a mad laugh.
"It's you... it's all you..."
"You stirred all of this up... Hahaha...!"
"I thought the greatest enemy was Kamisato Ayato!"
"I was wrong, Hiiragi Shinsuke was wrong."
"And the Fatui were even more wrong!"
With that, he suddenly stood up and charged towards the outer gate.
My Lord General...
Even if he were to die, it shouldn't be executed by Qin Yu!
Qin Yu seemed to have calculated everything.
But he refused to let Qin Yu have his way!
"..."
Qin Yu turned to look at Kujo Takayuki, his eyes calm.
He did not pursue.
"Qin Yu, don't let him go!"
The voices of the women could be heard from afar.
"Hahaha! Qin Yu, you can't touch me!"
Kujo Takayuki, in his mad dash, rushed towards the gate.
Light poured in.
He slowly widened his eyes.
As long as he stepped onto the stairs outside Tenshukaku...
However, a blinding ice-blue flashed by.
Kujo Takayuki's final pride froze on his face.
Solid ice covered the stairs.
The lingering power of Kamisato Style: Frostfall had robbed him of his final balance.
"!"
After his vision spun, searing pain coursed through his body.
He gradually lost all sensation.
Kujo Takayuki weakly turned his head and opened his mouth.
"Qin Yu...!"
"Was this also part of your plan..."
As his vision darkened, Qin Yu approached, blade in hand.
He squatted down and said softly:
"You are not worthy of her judgment."
"And I will not let her blade be stained with your blood."
Kujo Takayuki's eyes widened.
"I... My Lord General..."
His fading pupils reflected the condensed purple of a single eye.
The Evil Eye of Purity, perhaps.
That weak voice finally fell silent.
No longer making a sound.
"Click."
Something dropped from Kujo Takayuki's embrace.
Qin Yu picked it up, frowning slightly.
It was a lifelike...
"Puppet"