Tokyo: Starting with the Shrine Maiden

Haruhiko pondered for a moment and said, "I'm not familiar with Mount Aobi. You can be my guide and take me around."

Yukihime's eyes lit up immediately, and she nodded emphatically, appearing quite excited.

Seeing this, Haruhiko smiled and said, "Let's eat."

a new day.

Since my appointment with Hoshino Rin was for the afternoon, I had nothing else to do in the morning.

Haruhiko chose to study.

The school had originally arranged extra tutoring for him, but because of his diligence, he has caught up.

However, as a priest, knowledge is infinite.

Eleven o'clock in the morning.

Haruhiko put down his textbook and stretched.

He walked towards the living room.

As he passed by Yukihime's room, he subconsciously stopped and looked inside.

She stood in front of the window, and the flowing wind, carrying psychic energy, blew towards her.

Her long, silver hair flew wildly in all directions.

Even her back is beautiful enough.

A slender waist, rounded hips, and long legs.

This undoubtedly showcases Yukihime's perfection.

If from behind... cough cough.

Haruhiko quickly looked away and walked towards the back door of the house.

There is a garden there.

The place where he usually practices.

Chapter 25. The Ventriloquist Master

at noon.

After finishing her training, Xue Ji went to the kitchen to cook.

Not long after, the food was served.

After lunch, Haruhiko went back to his room to organize the talismans.

A moment later, he walked to the door.

"I'm going out!"

Haruhiko called out as he changed his shoes.

Yuki, who was washing dishes in the kitchen, immediately appeared in front of him.

She wiped her hands on her apron before hugging him.

"Be careful when you go out."

Yuki buried her head in his neck.

Her soft skin pressed against his without any obstruction.

Half a ball of snow-white flesh squeezed into his field of vision.

Haruhiko felt the breath coming from beside his ear and subconsciously reached out to embrace Yukihime's slender and delicate waist.

He sniffed through the silver hair; a faint, pleasant fragrance gave him a slight jolt.

"It's hot, take this with you."

A few minutes later, Yuki released him, her beautiful fingers unfurling to reveal a snowball in her palm that looked like a jewel.

"What is it?"

Haruhiko glanced at her stunning face, then picked up the snowball with some curiosity; it felt extremely cold to the touch.

"It cools down."

Yukihime spoke softly, a blush creeping across her pretty face.

"Thank you."

Haruhiko considered that since she possessed the bloodline of the Yuki-onna clan, it seemed quite reasonable for her to create a portable snowball to cool herself down.

"Ah."

Yuki leaned closer, cheek to cheek, and said, "No matter the reason, you must carry it."

Haruhiko responded, a few guesses forming in his mind.

Perhaps it has more than just the function of cooling down.

Speaking of which rank of youkai is Yukihime?

Haruhiko didn't ask any further questions.

After saying goodbye to Yukihime, he left Nanyuan.

On the way, he sent a message to Hoshino Rin, saying that he would be there soon.

A few seconds later, he received a reply.

Rin Hoshino said she was already waiting at the entrance of Koishikawa Korakuen.

So early?

Haruhiko always likes to leave half an hour early.

Unexpectedly, Hoshino Rin was even more impatient than him.

"Thank you, master."

Haruhiko got out of the car and looked around. After a moment, he locked his gaze on Hoshino Rin.

She was wearing a white sleeveless T-shirt and fitted denim shorts, with a beret on her head.

Her outfit was quite refreshing, exuding a summery vibe.

It would be even better if it were a school swimsuit or something.

But considering this is for fighting monsters, not swimming, it's more appropriate.

"Good afternoon, Haruhiko-kun."

Hoshino Rin noticed him, jogged up to him, and greeted him sweetly.

Under the bright sunlight, her exposed legs looked fair and beautiful.

She wasn't wearing knee-high socks today; she was wearing cute white ankle socks.

How are you feeling?

Haruhiko's lips curled into a smile as he asked.

"It's not actually an illness."

Seeing the strange smile on his face, Hoshino Rin knew that he had already guessed something, so she said, "It's because I've advanced to the second stage."

"Congratulations."

Haruhiko paused for a moment, then spoke.

At eighteen years old, he was able to reach the second stage.

No wonder he's the heir to such a prestigious family.

According to the world's setting, once the psionic energy reaches a certain level, one will face the test of advancement.

However, the pass rate is extremely low.

According to the statistics of the Imperial Palace, even the simplest advancement from the first stage to the second stage has a success rate of only 60%.

This means that the remaining 40% will always be in the first stage.

Moreover, their maximum psionic power is 1,500 points, after which they cannot improve further.

All the players need to do is collect enough materials.

But it's quite expensive.

Haruhiko now has two types of materials, and he still needs five more.

There are seven materials; six of them are in the first stage, and one is in the second stage.

The troublesome part is the second-tier materials.

Too expensive.

Haruhiko decided to go find it himself.