Tokyo: Starting with the Shrine Maiden

"That's good."

Haruhiko nodded.

The spirit ore is very valuable, and his biggest concern before was how to distribute it.

It now seems that Izumo Shrine was indeed quite generous.

It was undoubtedly because of Haruhiko's parents.

"Once the teleportation array is repaired, the Utsunomiya clan can stay permanently."

Haruhiko took out a document and said, "But before that, there are two more ruins to explore."

"I suggest we go to Ibaraki Prefecture first."

Mina Utsunomiya glanced at it and said, "It says that the ruins might be related to the legendary Onmyoji Abe no Seimei."

Haruhiko nodded in agreement.

Actually, he had the same idea.

The main purpose of discussing this with Mina Utsunomiya was to express how much he valued her.

After all, she's someone who can be persuaded by both soft and hard tactics.

When talking about Abe no Seimei, Haruhiko immediately thought of Tachibana Yui.

Theoretically speaking, the current Tsuchimikado clan is a descendant of Abe no Seimei.

If the ruins are indeed related to him, bringing Tachibana Yui along would undoubtedly be a safe bet.

Just then, the curtain suddenly opened, and Minami Utsunomiya walked in.

She brought unexpected news.

“We left two people in Ibaraki Prefecture to guard the area, but we lost contact with them.”

Chapter 255: A Song of Ice and Fire

Ibaraki Prefecture, according to historical records, is the birthplace of Abe no Seimei.

Unlike other ruins, it is located in the city, making it more likely to be discovered.

After Haruhiko obtained the three ruins, he instructed Mina Utsunomiya to send people to Ibaraki Prefecture to conduct secret surveillance.

Both of them were at the third tier, neither particularly strong nor weak.

Exploring ruins is certainly not enough, but surveillance is sufficient.

The fact that the two people are now out of contact suggests that there may be a problem with the ruins.

"Someone must have discovered the ruins."

Haruhiko analyzed, "And the fact that they were eliminated so cleanly and efficiently shows that the forces behind them are quite powerful."

If someone is a lone wolf, they will always be wary when they hear the name of the Utsunomiya clan.

Unless they are killed before they even have a chance to speak.

"Minami and I are going to Ibaraki Prefecture."

Mina Utsunomiya volunteered.

She cares more about the ruins than Haruhiko does.

This concerns the future of the Utsunomiya clan and her ambitions.

Within the ruins of the Great God, they obtained spirit ore, thus resolving their issues of spirit energy and money.

However, it still lacks crucial resources such as spiritual tools.

The ruins in Ibaraki Prefecture may be related to Abe no Seimei.

This famous historical Onmyoji left behind many legends.

Among them are many spiritual tools and talismans.

Haruhiko thought about it and agreed.

Both Mina Utsunomiya and Minami Utsunomiya are at the fourth rank.

The former is an Onmyoji, who possesses many demon-slaying abilities that can be used for reconnaissance.

The latter is a female tengu, who has aerial superiority.

As long as you don't encounter the fifth order, there shouldn't be any major problems.

Even if that force has a fifth-tier power, they are most likely inside the ruins right now and wouldn't be guarding the entrance.

Haruhiko wouldn't possibly ask Yukihime or Jinguji Fuyumi to make the trip.

This is truly a waste of talent.

"Tell me immediately once you find out the reason."

Haruhiko cautioned, "Don't get into a conflict with them."

It would be such a shame to lose these two maids.

"Ah."

Mina Utsunomiya smiled and nodded.

She sensed Haruhiko's concern.

This is undoubtedly a good thing.

Only when he cares about her enough can she possibly take the initiative and control him.

After the two maids left, Haruhiko did not linger.

There's not much to do.

Moreover, it was already dark, and he should go home for dinner.

Haruhiko used the Tsuchimikado clan's teleportation array and soon arrived in Tokyo.

He hailed a taxi and returned to Nanyuan.

He was accompanied by Jinguji Fuyumi.

She had been quietly following her without saying a word.

Haruhiko took out his key and opened the door.

"Owner!"

Hearing the noise, Izumi rushed over.

She is very fast.

Haruhiko felt a white afterimage flash by.

Izumi's petite figure was right in front of me.

He was about to speak when he smelled a fragrance.

Izumi hugged his neck.

Because of the height difference, her head was directly in front of his lips.

She moved closer.

Haruhiko was stunned for a moment, then reached out and grabbed her.

Izumi wasn't annoyed; she had already achieved her goal and was grinning foolishly.

Half of her face shimmered with a faint glow.

Haruhiko felt something was off.

Especially the illusion that you could swallow her whole.

He quickly shook his head and asked, "Is Xue Ji not here?"

If Yukihime were home, she certainly wouldn't dare to be so arrogant.

"Lady Yukihime has gone out shopping and will be back soon."

Izumi's answer also proved this point.

Shopping?

Haruhiko, having let go of Izumi, took off his shoes and walked into the living room.

Having just returned from outside, I was not in the mood for cultivation.

After thinking about it, he made a phone call to Tachibana Yui.

"Auntie Mashiro".

Haruhiko was the first to speak and greet people.

"what's up?"