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

Therefore, he had considered what would happen if the other party was just lying when he arrived.

However, it seems she wasn't lying, but... the location of the Sea of ​​Immortality is still nowhere to be found.

With a soft sigh, the black-haired boy quickly composed himself.

"So, Lady Yaobikuni has something else she wants to discuss with me?"

Since the Sea of ​​Immortality needs Reiko's power, Yaobikuni must be looking for him for something else.

So... what exactly is it?

"As expected of Lady Shimizu, your reaction is really quick."

"I did have other matters to discuss with you, sir, but these matters are extremely beneficial to you."

The woman smiled gently, her red lips opening and closing casually and naturally.

However, the next sentence made Shimizu Asahi stand up involuntarily.

"I know where Lady Suzuka is right now."

A soft voice shattered Shimizu Asahi's composure. He instantly stood up, incredulous? Excited? No, it was joy!

Shimizu Asahi stared in surprise at the woman in front of him, and even grabbed her shoulder without regard for the proper etiquette between men and women.

"Are you serious? You really know Reiko's whereabouts!?"

"Yes, of course I know. After all, I revealed my identity to you from the beginning... I am a fortune teller."

"Fortune telling is my job, and it's something that's always been with me. Besides, Lady Suzuka is a mermaid, and we have a close relationship, so it's only natural that I can foresee her whereabouts."

As the woman spoke, she glanced at the arm that was gripping hers, and chuckled softly, as if both pleased and concerned, "Lady Shimizu really cares about Lady Suzuka, it's just that the news got so exciting."

"...I'm so sorry."

Reminded by this, Shimizu Asahi took a deep breath, returned to his seat, and calmed down.

"Sorry, I got a little excited."

"But do you really know Reiko's current location?"

It's not that I don't trust it, it's just that if even the red thread of fate can sever a bond, how can divination not be prevented?

Or is this so-called divination actually a way of predicting the future?

"Hehe, of course, I have one purpose in seeking out Lady Shimizu this time, which is to go to the Sea of ​​Immortality. And to go to the Sea of ​​Immortality, I need Lady Suzuka Gozen's power, so my purpose is the same as Lady Shimizu's."

After giving Shimizu Asahi a bit of confidence, Yaobikuni chuckled and revealed the final destination.

"Lady Suzuka Gozen is currently in the underworld."

"The underworld!?"

His black pupils suddenly contracted, and a terrified thought spread through his mind almost instantly, but it was immediately suppressed as soon as it appeared!

Impossible! How could something have happened to Reiko? Even in the underworld, it can't prove that Reiko is dead!

"..."

His gaze remained fixed on Yaobikuni; clearly, he was waiting for her next words.

"Hehe... That's right, Lady Suzuka Gozen is not dead. However, Lady Suzuka Gozen mistakenly thought that Lady Shimizu was dead, so she went to the underworld."

"Moreover, not only Lady Suzuka, but also her sister, Lady Tamura Yoko, is in the underworld."

"They went to the underworld together to search for Lord Shimizu's whereabouts."

"So you went to the underworld to find me...?"

His eyes widened slightly in surprise, then his hand clenched tightly, and Shimizu Asahi understood.

Damn it, why didn't he think of that... He firmly believed that Ye Zi and Ling Zi would be alright, but Ye Zi and Ling Zi didn't know that he had returned to the present. Judging from human lifespan, he should have died more than two hundred years ago, so going to the underworld was only natural.

"I didn't expect this... I'm really incompetent!"

"Lord Shimizu, there's no need to blame yourself so much. After all, you came back to the present from three hundred years ago, so it's normal that you didn't think of this."

"In fact, it's abnormal that you even thought of that."

Smiling and gently comforting Shimizu Asahi, Yaobikuni guided him step by step towards the next step of the plan.

"Furthermore, Lady Shimizu, shouldn't our most urgent task be to go to the underworld and bring back Lady Suzuka and Lady Tamura Yoko?"

"That's true, but how do I get to the underworld? After all, can a living person really enter the underworld?"

With one hand supporting his chin, Shimizu Asahi, who had only heard of the underworld but had never set foot there, looked thoughtful. In the end, he didn't know much about the underworld, and he didn't know what he should be careful about after going there.

"Hehe, Lady Shimizu, please don't worry. I can divine where Lady Suzuka is, so I can naturally calculate her exact location."

Have you heard of the source of the Sai River?

"Lady Suzuka is right here."

"However, although I know the exact location of Lady Suzuka Gozen, I cannot go to the Underworld. After all, I ate mermaid flesh and have become immortal. Therefore, this time, Lady Shimizu will have to make the trip herself."

"The source of the Sei River... I understand. I will go to the Underworld and bring Reiko and Yoko back! After all, this is what I should do!"

Clenching his fist, the boy spoke with a firm voice.

......

After returning home, Shimizu Asahi told her sisters about the information she had obtained and asked them if there was any way to get to the underworld.

Upon hearing his words, everyone was first taken aback, and then they were astonished.

"Oh dear... First it was the mysterious Sea of ​​Immortality, and now it's the Underworld, the land of the dead? Hehehe... No matter where you want to go, it's dangerous."

Taking a sip of the fine wine, the petite Ghost King feigned helplessness and said, "However... well, even if I told you not to go, you wouldn't listen, would you?"

"So, does the master plan to go alone this time, or with someone?"

"You definitely won't agree if I go alone... Hmm, that's true, how about you come with me, sister?"

Knowing that they wouldn't let him go to the underworld alone, Shimizu Asahi turned his gaze to Shimizu Mio.

Of all the people present, Shimizu Mio was the best choice. On one hand, Aonobozu and Ari's injuries hadn't fully healed; on the other hand, Ibuki and she had that kind of relationship again...

Even though she was mentally prepared, Shimizu Asahi was still a little worried.

So this is when the older sister makes her appearance. Chapter 502, Section 505: Entering the Underworld

When her younger brother called her name for the first time, Shimizu Mio blinked unconsciously, her bright black eyes sparkling with joy.

Are you going out with your younger brother?

Great!

Overwhelmed with joy, her body straightened up unconsciously, and a smug look appeared on the girl's beautiful face.

"Don't worry, Chaoyang. With your older sister by your side, even if Yama comes, he can't do anything to you."

The strongest being in the underworld is Yama, the god who rules over the entire underworld.

She possesses the Eye of Judgment, able to see the good and evil of souls and deliver the most just judgment. She is deeply respected throughout the underworld.

However, to rule the underworld, one needs not only fairness and justice, but also absolute power.

That is the afterlife, a place where evil spirits and darkness are most concentrated, and people's darkness is amplified infinitely. Disturbances, resistance to arrest, and rebellion are common occurrences.

Without absolute strength, no one can gain a foothold there.

To suppress these criminals, strength is essential.

Therefore, even among the eight million gods, Enma is the most outstanding being.

If Shimizu Asahi were to go to the underworld and be discovered by her, punishment would be absolutely inevitable, and he would be powerless to resist.

However... if Shimizu Mio goes along, then there won't be any problem. She herself is the biggest pass.

You don't even need to worry about the precautions.

"Since Mio is going along, there's no problem. So, when does Master plan to depart?"

"tomorrow."

The answer came immediately: he had the destination, the location, and the strength. With all that, what was there to wait for?

If it weren't for the fact that it's too late to go today, he probably would have prepared to go down today.

but......

"Sister, will something bad happen to a living person going to the underworld?"

"Hehe, don't worry, there won't be any problems. Although the underworld is a place only the dead can enter, it is still a place in the end. As long as you find the entrance, even the living can enter."

"If a living person doesn't have special means to conceal their presence, they will be detected by Yama the moment they enter the Underworld, and then swept out of the Underworld."

"At the same time, the underworld is filled with death energy and danger. Those who enter rashly will fall into traps and die because they are unfamiliar with the underworld."

"But with me here, none of these dangers will exist. Don't worry."

"Alright, since we've decided to leave tomorrow, I'll go prepare dinner now. Eat early and get some rest so we can leave early tomorrow and try to come back the same day."

As she spoke, the older sister stood up and walked out of the living room amidst her younger brother's thanks.

"Yes, thank you for your help, sister."

Dinner was quickly finished, and the Shimizu family sat together and enjoyed a good meal. Then, the night passed in silence.

The next morning, Shimizu Asahi got out of bed early.

It was still dark, the darkest hour before dawn, but he couldn't sleep... In fact, the thought of reuniting with Reiko and Yoko today was making him unable to contain his emotions.

However, perhaps knowing that Shimizu Asahi was very excited, Shimizu Mio and the others also got up early.

After a quick wash, everyone greeted each other and then enjoyed breakfast before dawn.

"Then, I'll leave the tidying up to you, Qingnufang. Chaoyang and I will head to the Underworld first."

After finishing breakfast and handing over the washing and grooming tasks to Aono-bu, Shimizu Mio led Shimizu Asahi to the courtyard, preparing to set off for the Underworld.

"Speaking of which, sister, how are we going to get to the underworld?"

As departure drew near, Shimizu Asahi finally remembered something very important.

The underworld is the land of the dead. Although it is possible to enter as long as there is an entrance, how are they supposed to find that entrance?