Tokyo: Starting with the Shrine Maiden

Before the Tengshe, a sign of the sun and moon shining together appeared.

Seeing this, Tsuchimikado Mashiro secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

He will indeed use the "Golden Crow and Jade Rabbit Collection".

This undoubtedly proves his relationship with Abe no Seimei.

Generally speaking, only the heads of the family in successive generations would use it.

However, it's also possible if it's a shikigami (spirit/spirit).

Onmyoji and shikigami have always been inextricably linked.

The trust between them might even surpass that between family members.

The sun and moon are suspended in the air.

The stars gradually appeared.

In the blink of an eye, a scene of the night sky was formed.

Tengshe waved his hand gently.

A golden aura enveloped Tsuchimikado Mashiro.

His calm face was suddenly filled with surprise.

"You're just a puppet?"

Tengshe has seen many dolls.

But this is the first time I've seen something so realistic that it's hard to believe it's real.

So much so that he hadn't noticed anything unusual before.

"Prevention is better than cure."

Tsuchimikado Mashiro raised an eyebrow.

This was the first time she had been exposed.

But it's not a big deal.

Tengshe looked like she was about to die, so she wouldn't reveal her secret.

She was more worried about another issue.

"I am a stand-in. Senior Tengshe, can you verify my identity?"

Tsuchimikado Mashiro asked.

"The soul cannot be faked."

Tengshe waved his hand again, sending out a second burst of spiritual energy.

But the color is silver.

Haruhiko suddenly had a guess.

This gold and silver symbolize the body and the soul.

In other words, the "Golden Crow and Jade Rabbit Collection" is an extremely versatile magical artifact.

Most spiritual tools are actually only for the body.

Spiritual artifacts are rare and expensive.

After all, it's impossible to defend against attacks that target the soul.

"You have signed a soul contract with 'The Golden Crow and Jade Rabbit Collection'."

Tengshe's expression softened, and he said, "Your identity has been proven."

The interplay of the sun and moon before us gradually faded away.

He held the "Golden Crow and Jade Rabbit Collection" and casually handed it to Tsuchimikado Mashiro.

After so many years, it is highly likely that Abe no Seimei's bloodline has been severed.

The Tengshe was actually verifying the "Golden Crow and Jade Rabbit Collection".

Tsuchimikado Mashiro channeled a faint amount of spiritual energy into the book in his hand right in front of him.

She had already come to believe most of Tengshe's beliefs, but her caution prevented her from fully trusting him.

So she also checked whether the "Golden Crow and Jade Rabbit Collection" had been switched or tampered with.

"Young lady, you're quite direct."

Seeing this, Tengshe was not angry, but just made a joke.

Now that his identity has been verified, he considers Tsuchimikado Mashiro to be his descendant.

After all, he and Abe no Seimei shared a bond forged through thick and thin.

"For safety's sake."

Tsuchimikado Mashiro wasn't embarrassed at all. She explained, "The Tsuchimikado clan has been able to exist for a thousand years precisely because of its caution."

"The Tsuchimikado clan?"

Tengshe frowned and asked, "Why did you change your surname?"

He had been staying inside the ruins and was naturally unaware of what was happening outside.

"Because of the curse."

Tsuchimikado Mashiro briefly explained what had happened.

The Abe clan was nearly wiped out due to a curse, but survived after changing their names.

Tengshe seemed to be deep in thought.

This is clearly a curse targeting surnames and bloodlines.

His earlier guess was correct; the current Tsuchimikado clan most likely no longer has much of Abe no Seimei's bloodline.

Can't blame them though.

Ultimately, this curse was a calamity brought about by Abe no Seimei.

"Senior Tengshe, may we continue our previous topic?"

Tsuchimikado Mashiro, having confirmed that there were no problems with the "Golden Crow and Jade Rabbit Collection," asked.

"Back then, Seimei was incredibly powerful and his fame was unparalleled."

Tengshe sighed and said, "But he encountered Ashiya Dōman."

Upon hearing the familiar names, Haruhiko, Tsuchimikado Mashiro, and Tsuchimikado Mari exchanged glances.

They were all surprised, yet it was also expected.

As Onmyoji, Abe no Seimei and Ashiya Dōman are usually associated with each other.

"Although Ashiya Dōman is both famous and powerful, he shouldn't be a match for our ancestor, right?"

Tsuchimikado Mashiro couldn't help but feel puzzled.

"He is naturally far inferior to Seimei."

Tengshe snorted lightly, his tone full of disdain for Ashiya Dōman.

"What caused the death of our ancestor?"

Tsuchimikado Mashiro then asked.

Abe no Seimei was a fifth-tier Onmyoji and possessed the bloodline of a white fox, making him a half-demon.

Under normal circumstances, living for a thousand years is perfectly feasible.

"Seimei discovered Ashiya Dōman's and Yamata no Orochi's conspiracy to overthrow Takamagahara."

A look of reminiscence appeared in Tengshe's eyes, "He led all of us shikigami to stop him, but we ultimately failed."

Tsuchimikado Mashiro nodded slightly.

That's a reasonable explanation.

The legendary Abe no Seimei was a character who leaned towards the righteous side.

With his abilities, he was indeed able to detect Ashiya Dōman's problems.

In this situation, it is only natural to intervene and stop it.

“I was seriously injured in a battle, so I stayed here to recuperate and wait for Seimei to return.”

A look of sadness appeared on Tengshe's face. "It's a pity that that meeting turned out to be our last."

Haruhiko and the other two remained silent.

At this point, it's better to say nothing.

Having lived for so many years, Tengshe quickly returned to normal.

"Before Seimei left, he gave me a map."

He said, taking out a roll of map, "Now that I'm going to die, I'll give it to you."