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

After listening to the song, the three members of the Shimizu family returned to the hot spring inn.

Although Shimizu Asahi wanted to take the opportunity to investigate Shiranui's whereabouts, Shimizu Mio anticipated what he was going to say and suggested going back to the inn for dinner before he could speak.

He scratched his head, indicating that asking one or two people wouldn't take long, and it wouldn't be too late to go back for dinner afterward.

However, Qingnvfang told him that if even the monsters didn't know the news, ordinary people would be even less likely to know it. Instead of asking the people in the city, he should ask Lord Xingyuan.

As the lord of a city, he certainly knew more information than the common people.

After thinking about it for a moment, Shimizu Asahi felt that Aonofusa's words made sense, so he agreed to Shimizu Mio's suggestion.

The three enjoyed a quiet and sumptuous dinner, and after resting for a while, they prepared to enjoy the hot springs.

Due to its geographical location, Anbara's hot springs have always been very famous. Even before Anbara Castle rose to prominence, hot springs were already a major symbol of the area.

Perhaps because Asahi's inn only accepts yokai guests, the inn only had the three of them as guests, allowing them to conveniently book the entire hot spring.

Ah, of course, the little theater scene where Shimizu Asahi was invited to bathe together did not happen.

Neither Aonobo nor Shimizu Mio could say such shy things.

Although Shimizu Asahi was bathed by Shimizu Mio when she was a child, childhood is childhood, and now is now.

Filial piety... no, it's that family affection is slowly changing.

Shimizu Asahi entered the men's bath area, took off his clothes, and walked naked to the edge of the hot spring pool.

Without much hesitation or testing the water temperature, he immediately immersed himself in the steaming hot spring.

A scorching heat surged from all directions, and Qingshui Chaoyang couldn't help but exhale a breath of stale air.

The burning sensation quickly subsided, replaced by a feeling of comfort. The sensation, as if his entire body were being massaged, caused him to groan.

This is a completely different kind of enjoyment from taking a bath.

"The hot springs in Xingyuan... are indeed very comfortable. No wonder even Qingnvfang likes them."

The black-haired boy gave the hot spring a very high rating.

He closed his eyes, leaned against the edge of the pool, and began to relax and enjoy himself.

However, three minutes later, Shimizu Asahi opened her eyes again.

He stared at the ceiling shrouded in thick fog and murmured, "Speaking of which... weren't my sister and Qingnvfang acting a bit strange today?"

Reflecting on the day's events, the black-haired boy was filled with doubt.

"Although their suggestions were correct, I always felt like they were hiding something. Moreover, even though it was our first time going out together, my sister would patiently wait for me to finish my task."

"A capricious older sister... This is the first time I've ever met one."

The more I think about it, the more suspicious it seems....

With his right hand supporting his chin, the young man felt he should go out and see the world on his own.

"My sisters just went in, they shouldn't be out anytime soon. That's perfect, I can act on my own during this time."

Although the hot springs are very appealing, they won't disappear, so it's not too late to soak in them after you've finished your mission.

So, Shimizu Asahi stood up.

He dried himself off, changed into the hotel's bathrobe, and then prepared to go out and take a look.

Meanwhile, on the other side, the performance of the songstress Ali is about to begin...

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Chapter 104, Section 106: The Songstress, A-Li

"Ah, good evening, Mr. Chaoyang, are you going out?"

At the hotel front desk, Asahi, who was working quietly, saw Shimizu Asahi walking towards her in the corridor, so she put down her work and greeted him with a smile.

Good evening, Miss Asahi.

Chaoyang replied politely, then said, "I was planning to go out for a walk, but my sisters seem to still be enjoying the hot springs, so I didn't invite them."

"If they come out, tell them I'll be back soon."

"I understand, Mr. Chaoyang, please be careful on your way."

The girl responded cutely.

"Ah."

Accompanied by Asahi's lovely voice, Shimizu Asahi left the inn.

Watching the boy's receding figure, Ashen slowly lowered her waving arm.

The girl's cuteness and innocence turned into a hint of smugness as she proudly said, "Sister Qingnvfang and Sister Ling were really careless, allowing Mr. Chaoyang to seize the opportunity to act alone. Luckily, I've been guarding here the whole time, otherwise... hmph."

Shimizu Asahi had no idea that no sooner had she left the hotel than Asahi ran off to the hot springs.

......

The fiery red sunset had already disappeared behind the western mountains, and the cool, bright moon slowly rose from the horizon, gradually shrouding the sky in darkness.

However, the arrival of night did not dampen the enthusiasm of the people of Xingyuan. At this time when they should have been going home to rest, shops hung lanterns and lit flames, and orange-red light began to envelop the entire Xingyuan.

The young students were amazed as they looked at the streets, which were even more bustling than during the day.

Even the nights in Heian-kyo aren't this lively, are they?

"I really want to take a good look around, but the mission is important... Let's ask some ordinary people first."

Composing himself, Qingshui Chaoyang looked around, preparing to ask a local resident for information.

But then, a voice reached his ears.

"Why are you still here? Shiranui's performance is coming up soon. If you don't go now, there won't be any good seats left."

'Shiranui? '

The familiar address caught the boy's attention. He turned his head without making a sound, and then two ordinary people came into view.

The ordinary citizen, who had been pulled back by his friend, asked with a hint of confusion, "Isn't the Shiranui performance supposed to be in a few days? Why is it here again so soon?"

"The city lord has spoken, saying he wants to see Shiranui's performance today, so the Liren Pavilion hurriedly added another show." The friend pulled the commoner along, as if being chased, towards the coast.

"Really? That's wonderful! I never expected to see Shiranui again today. As expected of the Lord of the Castle!"

"Alright, enough talk, let's go, let's go, this is Shiranui."

The figures of the two civilians gradually disappeared into the distance, while Qingshui Chaoyang remained standing in the same spot.

'Liren Pavilion? A performance?'

The words that reached his ears filled him with confusion.

Is this talking about a monster?

And the name Liren Pavilion sounds familiar...

While he was still wondering, the news had already spread like wildfire. The people on the street beamed with joy, and like sharks smelling blood, they surged toward the shore.

Seeing the surging crowd, Shimizu Chaoyang gave up his thoughts.

Although stopping a local resident to ask would allow him to get a quicker understanding of the situation, he needed to see the Shiranui that the resident was talking about with his own eyes, so he decided to just go with the resident.

Once he reaches his destination, he will naturally know everything.

With a leisurely pace, Qingshui Chaoyang soon arrived at the shore.

Xingyuan is a coastal city, and naturally, it has a dock.

The people who arrived early had already boarded small boats and sailed out to sea.

Looking in the direction the people were heading, a magnificent pavilion built on a small island came into his view.

"That is... the Pavilion of Parting?"

The boy narrowed his dark eyes slightly, feeling increasingly familiar with the name.

However, he couldn't quite remember.

He frowned and thought for a while, but still couldn't remember.

...Never mind, let's go out to sea first.

After racking his brains to no avail, Shimizu Asahi prepared to set sail.

He agreed on a price with a boatman, and then the boatman took him out to sea.

The sea breeze, carrying the night air, brought a cool and comfortable feeling that made him squint his eyes gently.

At that moment, a white flash of inspiration appeared in my relaxed mind.

Just as he was suddenly awakened from a dream, he finally remembered.

"That's right, it's the Pavilion of Parting!"

When it comes to Xingyuan Song and Dance, the first pavilion that comes to mind is Liren Pavilion.

That was the best entertainment venue in Xingyuan, and also the place where countless high-ranking officials and nobles indulged in a life of debauchery.

It represents the pinnacle of Kyohara Kabuki and symbolizes the unparalleled beauty of Kyohara Kabuki.

Only nobles and courtesans could enter and leave this place.

'So, the Shiranui that the people are talking about isn't the great demon Shiranui, but rather the songstress Shiranui of the Rihito Pavilion?'

'I see....'

Thoughts drifted in the wind, and Shimizu Asahi, having grasped this point, understood what had happened.

It's likely that the moment Qingnufang learned of the mission, she guessed that the great demon Shiranui from Xingyuan referred to this geisha from Liren Pavilion.