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

As Yama watched his departing figure, a hint of helplessness crept into his eyes.

What a pity... He was such a good tool; if I had kept him, I wouldn't have had to deal with all this anymore...

Damn it, I really want him to stay!

Back in the backyard of the Yama King's Palace, Shimizu Asahi and Shimizu Mio began to discuss what to do next.

"When are we going back, sister?"

"Hmm... let's do it in a couple of days. Although things are over, you've worked hard during this time, so get some rest and go back when you've recovered enough."

In fact, Shimizu Mio planned to go straight back. Although entering the Land of the Dead from the outside required the interaction of Yin and Yang during the Demon Encounter, leaving the Land of the Dead did not. If she wanted, she could take Shimizu Asahi back right now.

However, just as she said, Shimizu Asahi is also tired these days, so instead of traveling a long distance, it would be better to rest here.

Perfect timing! We can also check out the local operas and experience the culture of a time from thousands of years ago.

"Since you put it that way, sister..."

After thinking about it for a moment, Shimizu Asahi did not object to his sister's decision. Just as his sister said, he could take a look at the city.

I served as the King of Hell here for a month, but I only briefly walked through the area and didn't experience any of its culture or characteristics.

Learn more before you leave, so you don't waste this trip.

After all, who knows when the next time will be...

So, for the next three days, Shimizu Asahi and Shimizu Mio wandered freely in the Land of the Dead. Although he had relinquished his position as King Yama, the people still remembered him and his efforts over the past month. Therefore, wherever he went, people greeted him.

It was less like he was going out for fun and more like the lord was on patrol.

However, after three days of rest and learning, and having completed their final mission, it was time for them to leave... Chapter 856: Unable to Carry Him, These Teammates Are Really Unable to Carry Him.

Shimizu Asahi and Shimizu Mio left the Land of the Dead, and no one except Izanami knew that they had left on this day.

Treading on the dusty road, the two boarded a boat and arrived at the other side of the River of the Underworld... Generally speaking, people cross from the shore, so this was the first time I had ever seen someone come from the shore like them.

The spirits waiting on the shore stared at them in disbelief.

Soon, the two who ignored them arrived at the Thousand-Point Stone, also known as the Yellow Spring Stone, and then left the Yellow Spring Kingdom through the Yellow Spring Stone.

The Yellow Springs Stone is the guardian of the Yellow Springs. Once someone enters, they can never leave. Even Yama, the King of Hell, and Izanami cannot escape from here.

However, Shimizu Mio was not on this list of those imprisoned.

Even though Shimizu Mio herself didn't understand why she could freely enter and leave the Land of the Dead, and why those who carried her aura could also enter and leave freely like her, why bother caring so much? As long as she knew this, that was enough.

As if traversing space, the scenery before their eyes changed completely.

The yellow sky and the yellow earth suddenly became clear.

Perhaps because he had spent too long in the Land of the Dead, Shimizu Asahi looked at the scenery before him with unprecedented clarity in his black eyes.

"Judging from the time, it should be noon... Chaoyang, let's go to Izumo Province to rest for the night before heading back."

Shimizu Mio glanced at the sky, estimated the time briefly, and then spoke to Shimizu Asahi. Shimizu Asahi nodded in agreement.

"Shall we go to my brother's place today?"

Since we're going to live in Izumo Province, we should naturally choose Izumo Taisha, where Susanoo-no-Mikoto and Kushinada-hime are both.

However, Shimizu Mio refused without hesitation.

“No, if you go there, that guy will definitely grab you and give you a lecture again.”

Even if they don't say anything, they definitely won't give you a friendly look.

Although no name was mentioned, Shimizu Asahi immediately guessed who this so-called "him" was.

The black-haired boy smiled with a hint of helplessness.

"That's not wrong..."

To be honest, although the feud between their family and Hachimata has now come to an end.

Although the possibility of revenge and confrontation remains, as long as Shimizu Asahi and Ibuki's relationship doesn't break down, the outcome is practically guaranteed.

However, even if things remain stable, it's still impossible to get Hachimata to give Shimizu Asahi a friendly look.

The person who raped his daughter was already being very lenient by not slapping him to death; why would he want to greet them with a smile?

It's like a dream.

Therefore, Shimizu Mio does not plan to go there.

After thinking about it for a moment, Shimizu Asahi also felt that this was the right thing to do, so he nodded in agreement.

Having decided not to go to Izumo Taisha, the two quickly arrived at the nearest castle and found a house to stay in.

After a simple lunch and a quick wash, Qingshui Chaoyang sat refreshed on a wooden chair to rest.

However, he hadn't rested for long when Shimizu Mio knocked on the door.

Upon entering her younger brother's room, Shimizu Mio wore an expression of great anticipation.

While in the Land of the Dead, they didn't ask because they were worried about being discovered by Izanami. But now that they've left the Land of the Dead, even if Izanami is incredibly powerful, she can't possibly know exactly what they're talking about.

So she came to find out exactly what had happened in the Land of the Dead.

Looking at his sister's confident and expectant expression, Shimizu Asahi rubbed his head slightly. He hesitated for a while about whether or not to tell his sister the truth, after all, Izanami's threatening actions were frightening.

However, after subconsciously glancing around, and hesitating for a long time, he finally decided to tell Shimizu Mio.

Once outside, Izanami... probably won't notice anything, right?

Blinking, Shimizu Asahi recounted the events to Shimizu Mio bit by bit... including Izanami's affection for her.

He had thought that after he said those words, Shimizu Mio would be very surprised, and then surprised that her mother loved her so much. But the result was... there was a change, but it wasn't a good one. Instead, it was... very strange, as if she didn't believe such a thing could happen.

"......elder sister?"

Seeing her sister's appearance, Shimizu Asahi couldn't help but call out to her.

"Chaoyang... Although my sister is not always very smart, she's not stupid to call me sister."

She looked at her younger brother strangely, and said softly as if she were very helpless, "I know Mother's personality better than anyone else. Although they have many children, these children are nothing more than subordinates to them."

"For example, my youngest brother burned our mother to death because he was born with a fiery temper, and my father killed him in a fit of rage."

"At that time, he had just been born and died without ever seeing the world."

"Admittedly, I admit that my father and mother favored us three siblings, but what they valued was our potential and our ability to govern the world."

"In some ways, our importance is only slightly higher."

"this......"

After hearing what he said, Qingshui Chaoyang was speechless for a moment.

Although he felt that Izanami was not lying, Shimizu Mio's words made a lot of sense. If they could even kill their own newborn child, then Izanami and Izanagi certainly didn't value them that much.

But... as he said this, he felt that Izanami was truly giving him this opportunity because of Shimizu Mio...

Could it be that Izanami has been playing the role of a strict mother all along, which is why Shimizu Mio doesn't believe that her mother can be so good?

"..."

Faced with this question, Shimizu Asahi could only spread his hands, indicating that he didn't know either.

After all, he really didn't understand Izanami, and he didn't even know much about Shimizu Mio from the past.

"Never mind... Anyway, at least we won."

After learning the truth, Shimizu Mio no longer cared about so much. No matter what the process was like, as long as the ending was right, she had no objections.

"Ah."

Shimizu Asahi laughed and stopped caring about it.

However, while the two briefly touched on this topic, on the other side, in the land of the Yellow Springs...

A black-haired woman helplessly rubbed her forehead, her delicate face filled with exasperation. (Chapter 857: This is Face)

Inside the Yellow Springs Hall, smoke filled the air, thick plumes of smoke billowing from the pipe and gathering before the woman's eyes.

Like a mirror, it reflects the outside world.

Shimizu Asahi thought that by leaving the Land of the Dead and being suppressed by the Great Stone of the Dead, the power of Izanami could not spread. But in the end, he underestimated the power of Izanami.

The power of the gods cannot be described in words, and their methods cannot be understood by common sense. Even with the Great Stone of the Underworld and even far from the Land of the Underworld, Izanami's power is beyond imagination.

In fact, Izanami had warned Shimizu Asahi earlier that her strength was greater than he had imagined.

Even if Izanagi fought across the Yellow Springs Stone, a single trace of his power would be enough to destroy the entire Sun Wheel City.

The so-called Yellow Springs Stone was utterly incapable of completely stopping Izanami.

—From the moment they left, Izanami secretly observed them.

"How foolish... How could I have such a foolish daughter!"

"Ah..."

A voice of disappointment escaped from her pale lips. Izanami never imagined that her daughter would be so foolish. She had given her daughter such an opportunity, yet she still didn't know how to cherish it!

Shimizu Asahi couldn't understand what 'that aspect' meant, but could she not understand it either?

With a heart as clear as water and as bright as the morning sun, she should fully understand what that so-called 'that aspect' refers to.

Even if she didn't express it directly, she should have at least acted shy and coy to draw Shimizu Asahi's attention to 'that aspect'. But what did she do?

Not only did they not notice 'that aspect,' they also proactively ended the conversation...

I can't carry it, I really can't carry it...

The creator goddess lamented her daughter's foolishness while simultaneously doubting herself.

Could it be that she was so surprised by my concern because I treated her so badly before, that she even ignored my hints?

"...That's all I can do. Otherwise, you'll have to rely on yourself."

Izanami shook her head gently, no longer caring about what was happening there; what happened next was none of her business.

Whether or not these two end up together is their business, and has nothing to do with her anymore.