"Careful, it's the Abyss Order!"
Qin Yu sensed the spatial rift appearing behind him and instinctively turned his head.
In his peripheral vision, he caught a glimpse of a sapphire blue light.
A hydro blade formed from Hydro element, leaving a deadly arc in the air.
An Abyss Herald, and an Abyss Lector.
"So this is where you've been waiting for me."
Qin Yu's eyes flickered, You really know how to pick your timing.
He had already anticipated an ambush.
Arlecchino's intelligence contained many points worth pondering.
But he wasn't afraid of the Abyss Order at face value.
With a shield up, what gave you the courage to ambush me?
Before he could retaliate, he saw a pure white silhouette, holding a dull sword, descend from the sky.
A maid-like catgirl falling from the sky?
"It's you again!"
A sharp golden light flashed in Lumine's eyes, and using the force of her descent, she swung her sword.
Sneaky, I must get information about my brother this time!
"It's her—the blood relative of the Prince."
The Abyss Herald recognized her, and its hydro blade paused instinctively.
"Clang—!"
The dull sword and the hydro blade collided with a deafening clang of metal, then separated.
The Abyss Herald was repelled, and its eyes lifted chillingly.
It glared intently at Lumine, who had fallen into another man's embrace and was wriggling like a little rabbit.
"You, hurry up and let go!"
The girl's voice, full of shame and indignation, echoed in the underground space.
That's right, Lumine, unable to gain leverage in the air, was caught by Qin Yu's outstretched hand.
The two hung from the branches of the Divine Cherry tree in the air, swaying back and forth rhythmically.
"Behave, don't fall."
Qin Yu embraced Lumine's slender waist, placing one hand on her flat abdomen, sinking into softness and warmth.
As he spoke, he tightened his grip slightly.
Why is this Lumine catgirl heavier than Keqing catgirl?
"Qin Yu, you're still touching me!"
Lumine glared at Qin Yu and protested loudly.
"Alright then."
Qin Yu directly let go.
"Wait a moment... too... too fast!"
Lumine, whose waist was suddenly freed, felt a sense of weightlessness and instinctively hugged Qin Yu, hanging onto him again.
Now this was even better, the two were closer.
"!"
Lumine squirmed restlessly, her face becoming increasingly unnatural.
It was her first time having such intimate, zero-distance contact with a man.
Qin Yu's body... felt so warm...
"Enough! Blood relative of the Prince, leave that man!"
The Abyss Herald's eyes turned red, and it raised the hydro blade in its hand, its voice chilling.
They had come to this place to seize the pure Archon's resentment before Arlecchino.
But who would have thought there would be an "unexpected bonus."
This man's actions must be reported to the Prince!
"Trespassing on Hakushin Mountain, and you dare to be so arrogant?"
Qin Yu had no patience to waste with them, and he looked up at the approaching Raijin.
"Guuji, Columbia, I'll leave the Abyss Order to you."
With that, amidst Lumine's cry of surprise, he threw her away.
Maid-girl, it's your turn to fight again.
"Heh... alright."
A lazy and alluring voice sounded, it was Yae Miko, the Grand Guuji of Inazuma.
Not to mention Columbia beside her, the two women were formidable opponents on the level of Archons.
They had directly run into trouble.
"?!"
The Abyss Herald intended to utter some threats but suddenly felt something was wrong.
It was a sense of oppression and fear, as if being targeted by a hunter, a feeling of absolute disparity in strength.
"Quick, escape through the passage!"
The Abyss Herald roared and disappeared into the spatial rift.
"Don't even think about escaping!"
Lumine's eyes lit up with a dazzling golden hue, and she was about to pursue.
She reached out and grabbed the passing Raijin, "Please, Guuji Yae!"
Hearing Lumine's plea, Miko nodded slightly and let out a light chuckle.
"My, my, showing your cute little tail now."
She looked at the opening spatial rift with a playful tone.
To reveal your trump card so soon, how uninteresting.
Alas... unlike Qin Yu, no matter how much I tease him, he always endures.
Then, it's time to enjoy the hunt.
Perhaps, I'll bring back something interesting.
Thinking this, she looked at Qin Yu again, her gaze serious.
"The defilement here has been purified. I'll leave the Divine Cherry to you."
You must make up for Ei's greatest regret, Qin Yu.
Big sister believes in you.
"Write a happy ending, my travel companion."
Columbia gently gathered her soft hair, which fluttered in the air, and encouraged him softly.
As expected, standing by Qin Yu's side was the right choice. It allowed her to witness more beautiful endings.
When she returned, she would have to tell him the story.
"I will."
Qin Yu nodded gently, "Everyone, take care of yourselves."
...
The three women entered the spatial rift to pursue the Abyss Order.
With Yae Miko's spatial traversal abilities, and Columbia and Lumine assisting, there was no need to worry.
Then, what's next...
"Swish—"
Qin Yu left the branches of the Divine Cherry, stepped on the clear wind, and transformed into a deep azure streak.
Cooperating with Kazuha and Xiao's talents, he reached the ground safely in a few flashes.
"The defilement has finally been thoroughly purified."
Qin Yu looked up at the roots of the Divine Cherry that pierced through the base of the mountain, his gaze filled with emotion.
The darkness receded, and the Divine Cherry regained its vitality, beginning to sprout new shoots.
This was the rebirth of the Divine Cherry, and a new beginning.
Inazuma had completely bid farewell to its painful past and was marching towards a brighter future.
"From now on, you will no longer fight alone."
"I, and Ei, will protect Inazuma."
Qin Yu suddenly smiled, "Of course, and the two foxes, the Guuji."
"And... everyone?"
He whispered, as if chatting casually with someone.
"You, who have protected Inazuma for so long, can finally relax a bit."
The shoots of the Divine Cherry swayed gently, expressing joy and gratitude to Qin Yu.
"So there's a thank-you gift."
Qin Yu whispered, gazing at the specks of pink scattering in the sky.
Sakura Bloom.
He reached out and caught a clump of pink, dreamily beautiful.
It seemed to contain someone's longing.
"Yu."
Suddenly, a clear and cold voice sounded.
Qin Yu turned gently, looking at the silhouette that had appeared quietly behind him.
Under the moonlight, she seemed to be draped in a dreamy veil, her figure breathtaking.
Raiden Ei, the Electro Archon of Inazuma.
Qin Yu's boss.
She was looking at Qin Yu, her eyes filled with tenderness.
Finally, Ei had overcome her inner hurdle and decided to witness the final outcome.
No matter what, she could face it calmly now.
"Ei, I've been waiting for you."
Qin Yu smiled slightly and presented the Dream Solvent to Ei.
"Yu...?"
Ei seemed to realize something, her purple eyes widening slightly.
"The Electro's consciousness is currently in the Dream Solvent."
"Your arrival here has already awakened her."
"...So, go and see her."
Qin Yu encouraged her softly, watching Ei purse her lips.
Finally, Ei nodded gently.
"Mm."
She raised her hand, but instead of taking the Dream Solvent directly, she gently held Qin Yu's hand.
It was warm and reassuring.
They looked at each other, seeing the mutual affection in each other's eyes.
They made a promise beneath the Divine Cherry tree to stay together forever.
"Let's go see her together."
Ei looked at Qin Yu tenderly and smiled.
"After all, Yu is also someone important to me."
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(Ps: I feel like the chapters about Guuji Kitsune Saiguu are problematic. Please give me your feedback, readers. I'm being very serious; the author is struggling to write due to awkwardness.)