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

Unlike the Tamura sisters' confusion, Shimizu Asahi quickly realized what was going on.

His doubts quietly turned into astonishment and surprise.

"Why...?"

"Shouldn't you have already been reincarnated?"

The priestesses, who died because of Genji and were used by the evil god to become vengeful spirits, eventually had their obsessions washed away and returned to normal with the help of Shimizu Asahi.

That's right, the priestess in front of us is one of the priestesses who were under the Genji altar back then!

Previously, Shimizu Asahi had killed members of the Minamoto clan, and the power that had spread within him had silently disappeared. He had called out to them several times but still could not sense their presence, so he subconsciously thought they had left. But unexpectedly... they were still inside him.

“You have borne our sins, we cannot simply leave like this.”

"Therefore, we choose to protect you, to be your strength, your life. To help and protect you when you are in danger."

"Protect...me? Wait, could it be!?"

Looking at the shrine maiden before him, Shimizu Asahi seemed to finally come to his senses.

His eyes widened involuntarily, and his expression became somewhat surprised and bewildered.

Why didn't the demons of the Sanzu River attack him, or even ignore him...? It wasn't for any other special reason, it was simply because the priestesses were protecting him!

Because of the shrine maiden's aura, the ghosts regarded him as a friend and therefore did not attack him.

Without the protection of the priestesses, he would probably still be being hunted by demons!

A touch of emotion rose in his heart. He really hadn't expected that the priestesses would still choose to protect him after their resentment dissipated. Even when they stepped into the source of the River of the Sea, where they might not be able to leave, they had no complaints and silently followed him all this time.

However, the more unimaginable it was, the more guilty he felt.

The priestesses have suffered for a century; now that their revenge is complete, entering reincarnation is the best choice. Why are they still here because of him...?

The priestess chuckled softly.

A transparent palm gently covered the boy's face.

"We have suffered for a hundred years because of our resentment. For us, the matter of reincarnation has become unimportant. You, who saved us, are the one we value most now."

So, there's no need to worry.

As if she could see right through what the boy was thinking, the shrine maiden comforted his heart.

"..."

He opened his mouth silently, the words that were about to come out of his mouth were gently suppressed, and the woman's gentle and clear gaze told him the answer and also dispelled his guilt.

This is their choice, and Shimizu Asahi cannot interfere with it; he can only respect it.

With a soft sigh, he could only let the matter rest and say no more.

However, his mind started to work, and he now knew the reason for the appearance of the shrine maiden.

She can lead them away from here.

"Okay, come with me."

Gently taking the boy's hand, the shrine maiden smiled and ran forward. Seeing this, Reiko and Yoko immediately followed. Although they didn't know what the relationship was between their husbands and this woman, she didn't intend to harm them, so they would just follow her for now.

We can talk about it after we get outside.

Led by the shrine maiden, Shimizu Asahi and the other two ran outwards along the Sanzu River. However, this time there was no rotation. The source of the Seizure River, which was originally a circle, suddenly straightened out, and some scenery that had never appeared before appeared before their eyes.

The river gradually widened, and the tall trees gradually shrank. After a while, the group saw the end of the forest.

As they passed through the light source, a field of crimson flowers quickly came into view.

"This is... a field of spider lilies?"

Seeing the crimson expanse, both Shimizu Asahi and Reiko were stunned.

So...they've emerged from the source of the Sai River?

What's going on? Why is this happening? They used to walk along the Sanzu River, but they always ended up back at a distant point. Why did they manage to get out so easily with the priestess's guidance?

He silently turned his gaze to the priestess, and although he didn't say anything, the priestess could still see his confusion.

Then the priestess laughed.

"It is an illusion at the source of the Sai River."

"The source of the Sai River has always been there, but because of the death energy and the spirits within, the source of the Sai River has become a natural illusion that can deceive everything."

"Those who step into it will not only be attacked by evil spirits, but also hindered by illusions."

“These illusions can even materialize and become obstacles.”

"If you can't see through the illusion, you can't leave it."

"This... the undead and death energy have condensed into a natural illusion, why is that?"

The black-haired boy was puzzled for a moment. The death energy and the undead had turned into a huge slaughterhouse, but when he replied, it turned into a huge illusion. What was the principle behind this?

And... if that's the case, how did the shrine maiden lead them out?

Could it be that ghosts are immune to illusions?

He looked at the priestess, wanting another answer, but the priestess gently shook her head, indicating that she didn't know either.

"I was able to bring you out because we left our scent outside, and others pointed the way for us, which made it easy for us to get out."

"That's great, I've helped you again."

The woman gently hugged Qingshui Chaoyang, whispered softly in his ear, and then returned to his body, silently protecting him. (Chapter 514, Section 511: So annoying, but I still have to smile)

His hand unconsciously rose to his chest, feeling the steady beating of his heart, and the boy smiled silently.

After sincerely thanking him from the bottom of his heart, he looked away and said, "Alright, let's go too. My sister is still waiting for us outside."

"Ah."

Following the rising sun, Reiko and Yoko traveled downstream along the Sanzu River.

As they walked further and further away from the field of red spider lilies, they soon saw a slender figure pacing back and forth on the shore.

Almost instantly, they realized that this was Shimizu Asahi's older sister.

"Sister, I'm back."

With a soft call, the boy quickly came to Shimizu Mio's side. Seeing her younger brother return, Shimizu Mio was overjoyed. She hurriedly grabbed his arms and looked him over carefully: "Asahio, are you alright? Are you hurt?"

"Don't worry, sister, I'm fine."

She shook her head slightly, briefly omitting what had happened to her in the source of the River of Slash, and then asked, "By the way, sister, how long have I been inside?"

"It's been three hours already, I'm so worried."

"Three hours?"

Looking down slightly, Qing Shui Chaoyang remembered that he should have been inside for four hours: two hours waiting in place and two hours searching for Ye Zilingzi. But unexpectedly, only three hours had passed outside... It seems that time passed more slowly inside the source of the Sai River than outside.

But that's good, at least I can go back today.

"Oh right, sister, I forgot to introduce you."

After setting the time, Shimizu Asahi seemed to remember something, turned to the side, and revealed Reiko and Yoko's figures to her older sister.

"These are Reiko and Yoko, whom I've mentioned to you. They are my lawfully wedded wives."

"Reiko, Yoko, this is my older sister, Shimizu Mio."

"elder sister."

Without any hesitation, the Tamura sisters obediently bowed their heads and greeted her.

Having spent several years with Shimizu Asahi, they were well aware of Shimizu Mio's position in Shimizu Asahi's heart. This girl, who was both a mother and an older sister, was an unshakeable presence for anyone, so it was essential to remain obedient.

Well... at least, for the sake of her husband, she has to remain obedient.

However, Shimizu Mio was somewhat unaccustomed to their actions.

No, it's not that I'm not used to it, it's just... I don't want to hear it.

Even though I had long guessed that this day would come, and even though I had imagined countless times the scene of being called "sister" by a stranger, when the moment actually arrived, I couldn't suppress the discomfort in my heart.

Tsk! These are the two guys who stole my brother?

hateful!

Feeling a little unhappy, Shimizu Mio's mood instantly shifted to that of a sulking little girl. But there was nothing she could do; no matter how uncomfortable she felt, she couldn't show them even a hint of displeasure.

My younger brother will definitely worry about this.

Left with no other choice, Shimizu Mio could only offer a faint smile and nod gently, "Mm."

Perhaps it was the gentleness that had been ingrained in Shimizu Mio over the past decade or so, but even though she was unhappy, the smile she showed still made Yoko and Reiko feel her kindness.

My initial nervousness subsided, and it seemed that, as Chaoyang had said, this woman had a very gentle personality.

"Chaoyang, it's getting late. Let's go back first. We can talk about it when we get there."

After giving a soft "hmm," Shimizu Mio spoke to Shimizu Asahi. Shimizu Asahi thought it made sense and prepared to leave with his sister and wife, but Reiko suddenly spoke up.

"Wait, Chaoyang, sister, before we go back, Yezi and I want to see a monster."

"monster?"

"Yes, after we arrived in the Underworld, she told us that the source of the River of Sera was here, and she also told us that it was very dangerous here and we should be careful. Although two hundred years have passed, she should still be here. Before we leave, we want to say goodbye to her."

Now that you mention it...

Reiko's words made Shimizu Asahi subconsciously think. He remembered that Reiko had indeed mentioned such a person.

It seems to be...

"The other shore flower?"

She uttered the name instinctively, and Reiko nodded softly, indicating it was her. However, just as she was about to say something, she noticed the strange expressions on her husband's and sister's faces.

It's as if we've already seen the red spider lily.

Reiko's heart skipped a beat. She recalled her friend's personality; what if she saw Shimizu Asahi...?

A faint sense of unease rose in her heart, and she subconsciously asked, "Chaoyang, could it be... that you and my sister have already met her?"