How did I, an Onmyoji, become the Lord of Yokai?

Besides, what could she do even if she didn't accept it? Was she supposed to snatch the red rope from Kidomaru and take a closer look at what had happened?

Even if Kidomaru showed it to her, she wouldn't be able to see anything.

The Asura Demon King did not like anyone other than his son spying on him.

......

After handling the Kidomaru incident, Shimizu Asahi resumed his busy preparations for battle.

Kidomaru's participation in the battle gave him immense confidence, and the paper cranes he had released should be arriving at Suzuka Mountain soon.

In a while, Ōtakemaru will bring the demons of Suzuka Mountain to Heian-kyo. Before that, he needs to find evidence of the Minamoto clan and make all the necessary preparations!

To ensure the secrecy of the operation, Shimizu Asahi only told Aonobo about it. It wasn't that he didn't trust his sisters, but he knew that once they knew about it, they would definitely be worried about him going alone and would clamor to go with him.

Even if they agree temporarily, they might still follow them secretly.

Therefore, he had no choice but to keep it a secret from his sisters for the time being.

Ah, as for Enmusubi, it's not that I'm worried she'll come along; Shimizu Asahi is simply worried that she'll leak the information.

Well, she's the only one in the family who can't keep a secret.

As time passed, finally, seven days later, Shimizu Asahi completed his preparations... Chapter 439: The Operation Begins!

"Phew...it's finally done."

In the pitch-black night, Qingshui Chaoyang knelt before his desk, looking at the map so densely marked that it was almost impossible to read, and let out a soft sigh.

After seven days, he finally mastered the map in front of him. In addition to the traps and barriers that the master had marked for him at the beginning, he also marked some things that he thought he should pay special attention to.

He may not know much about the Minamoto clan, but he had come into contact with them several times, and from this glimpse he could understand the whole picture. Therefore, he was able to form his own guesses.

Even if most of the speculations may be useless, as long as one of them works, then his efforts will not have been in vain.

"Preparations are complete; now it's time to take action!"

Carefully folding the map in her hand, Qing Shui Chaoyang looked at the blue-haired girl beside her and said, "Let's call it a night. Thank you for your hard work, Qing Nu Fang."

"Get a good night's rest tonight, and we'll begin our operation tomorrow."

"Ah."

The girl who had stayed with Shimizu Asahi until now nodded calmly, preparing to get up and leave. However, she paused slightly before taking a step. "By the way, do you want to inform Kamo Tadashi?"

"Although it's an infiltration, he can still be there to meet us outside if we're discovered."

"In any case, it's better to have someone meet us outside than to act alone."

"Regarding this... I had considered whether to tell Mr. the time of the operation, but after thinking it over carefully, I decided against it."

Shimizu Asahi shook his head and smiled, "It's just infiltration. As long as we're careful, there won't be any problems. No need to trouble the teachers."

"Moreover, the teacher's every move attracts attention, and it might be inconvenient for him to move around."

"Is it inconvenient...?"

"Then I'll take that as a valid reason."

Qingnvfang looked deeply at Qingshui Chaoyang, seemingly somewhat helpless, but ultimately said nothing more.

She left the room quietly.

......

The next morning, Qingshui Chaoyang got out of bed as usual, washed up briefly, and then went inside to have breakfast.

When he arrived, the God of Fate, who should have been the last to get up, was already sitting there wolfing down his food.

"Good morning, elder sister, Lord of Fate."

Good morning, sunrise.

The three greeted each other, and Shimizu Asahi sat down to eat breakfast as if it were nothing out of the ordinary. A little while later, Enmusubi, who was sitting opposite him, finished her breakfast, said "I'm full," and hurriedly ran out of the Shimizu house.

"Lord Enmusubi has been quite diligent these past few days."

Looking at the hurried and silly god, Shimizu Asahi couldn't help but smile.

Ever since meeting Kidomaru, Enmusubi has been determined to turn him into her follower. She goes to see him every day without fail, going in the morning and returning at night. If Kidomaru hadn't refused to let her stay, Enmusubi might have already moved into his house.

Although Kidomaru kept refusing, in the words of Enmusubi, as long as he persisted, he would definitely be able to turn that child into his believer.

For her, who had been wandering for three hundred years, perseverance was a very simple thing.

She can hold out until the child can't keep going.

Thanks to her red thread of fate and her help to Kidomaru a few days ago, Shimizu Asahi thought that in less than two days, Kidomaru would have tied her up with chains and thrown her back.

"I wonder how long Kidomaru can hold out this time?"

Imagining the scene of the silly god being thrown back by Kidomaru, the black-haired boy grinned somewhat unkindly.

"Let's just watch from the sidelines regarding the matter between Enmusubi and that child Kidomaru. It's rare for Enmusubi to care so much about a child. Besides, although Kidomaru regained his sanity thanks to the power of the Asura Demon King within the red rope, I think Enmusubi's red rope also played a part."

"So, whether it works out or not, I think their contact is a good thing."

Shimizu Mio already knew about the events of the past few days, so she did not object to the two of them contacting each other; in fact, she was happy to see them interact.

At least, in all the years that Shimizu Mio has known Enmusubi, this is the first time she has seen Enmusubi care so much about someone.

“That’s what I was thinking, sister.”

"If Lord Enmusubi could become friends with Kidomaru, that would be wonderful."

Even so, Shimizu Asahi, who knew how difficult it was to become friends with Kidomaru, felt a little insecure. After muttering this to himself, he stroked his chin and murmured, "Hmm... they should have a chance to be friends, right?"

"...Never mind, whether it works out or not depends on them. I have a lot of things to do on my side too."

After thinking about it for a moment, he felt that he was worrying too much and finally laughed it off, putting the matter aside for the time being.

He's going to infiltrate the Genji clan tonight. Compared to Kidomaru's matter, he should pay more attention to his own affairs.

After putting aside her thoughts, Shimizu Asahi focused on enjoying her breakfast. Soon after, Ibuki, Ari, and Aonobo also came out of their rooms one after another, and then, a brand new beginning began.

......

Time passed little by little, and the azure sky was unknowingly swallowed by the sunset. The God of Fate, who had left home, returned home just in time.

The obvious disappointment in his eyes clearly showed that Kidomaru hadn't agreed to her request today either.

After pouting and muttering "I'll definitely do it tomorrow" a few times, she cheered up again, washed her hands, and ate.

By the time everyone finished dinner, it was completely dark.

With winter approaching and shorter days and longer nights becoming the norm, people are starting to go to bed earlier.

After chatting for a while after dinner, Shimizu Mio and the others went back to their rooms to rest.

Like the others, Shimizu Asahi returned to his room, but instead of resting, he closed his eyes to prepare for the next move.

Before long, two hours had passed, and darkness completely enveloped the city. Apart from the night watchman, there was probably no one else walking on the streets.

When he sensed that the time was almost up, Shimizu Asahi opened his eyes, and as if sensing the approaching action, his tightly closed door was silently opened.

Qingnu Fang walked in.

Are my sisters all asleep?

The black-haired boy asked softly.

"I'm not sure, but they should all be asleep."

"Is that so... then let's just pretend they're all asleep."

A silent smile appeared on the boy's face. He put on a black mask, put away the map on the table, and opened the window of the room.

"Let's go, let's complete our mission!" Chapter 437, Section 440: The Old Patriarch of the Genji Clan, Genji Tsunemoto

The streets, shrouded in darkness, were utterly silent. A profound darkness and a chilling atmosphere crept in, as if foreseeing what would happen tonight. The vitality of the day had vanished, leaving only solemnity and gravity...

Qing Shui Chaoyang walked through the darkness like a ghost. Qing Nufang had already merged into his body, and demonic power and spiritual power once again mixed and blended together.

Accompanied by the cold night wind, he, dressed in black, arrived at a tall rooftop.

Silently bending down, the black-haired boy skillfully used the tiles and his surroundings to conceal himself, while his black eyes gazed into the distance.

—At the edge of the field of vision, there is a brightly lit, ancient and weathered mansion.

That is... the main branch of the Minamoto clan!

"..."

Without saying much, he quietly gazed at the enormous mansion. After two or three seconds, his motionless figure flew out again!

When preparing for the operation, Shimizu Asahi had visited the Genji main residence. Although he did not go inside, he had thoroughly explored the entire perimeter, knowing exactly where he could enter, where he could not enter, where he could easily escape, and where he might get lost in an alley.

He could even see through the guards near the wall.

Therefore, he figured out the best infiltration route.

His body transformed into a ghostly shadow, flashing past in an instant. Relying on his exquisite stealth technique, Shimizu Asahi evaded the guards' detection and easily stepped into the Minamoto clan's territory.

After he went inside, he did not stop to sort out the information, but instead headed straight for the depths of the Genji main family compound—the Genji Ancestral Hall!

During these seven days of repeated deliberation, Shimizu Asahi thought it over and over again, and finally felt that if the Genji clan wanted to set up an altar to worship an evil god, then the Genji ancestral hall would be the best location.

That place is a sacred site for the Minamoto clan, and non-Civilians are not allowed to enter. Even members of the Minamoto clan only enter during ancestral rites. At other times, only the clan leader and elders enter this place.

In addition, since the ancestral hall is a place to worship ancestors, it is reasonable for the Minamoto clan to send heavy troops to guard it. No one would doubt the authenticity of this, and they would also be able to protect the altar without anyone noticing.

Therefore, if you are looking for one, the ancestral hall will be the first target!

With the map in his mind, Shimizu Asahi made his way towards the ancestral hall step by step. He carefully avoided the guards and cautiously evaded the formations. With almost three turns every step, he finally arrived safely outside the Genji ancestral hall.

The Genji clan's ancestral hall was a house that looked no different from an ordinary ancestral hall, except that it was a bit larger. However, for some reason, the moment Shimizu Asahi saw this ancestral hall, the word "majesty" rose in his heart!

It was as if a righteous aura was emanating from within, inspiring awe in everyone!

'Is this the Genji Ancestral Hall?'

'Its righteousness and majesty are like worshipping a deity.'

Qingshui Chaoyang carefully concealed his figure, observing the guards outside the ancestral hall while pondering the atmosphere emanating from it.