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

It's like feeling like you've set the price too high.

"Then ten copper coins it is."

Shimizu Asahi took out ten copper coins from his purse and handed them to the shopkeeper.

But then, his gaze suddenly shifted, as if drawn by a magnet, inexplicably turning towards it.

Then, in the next instant, a light blue figure flashed by.

P.S.: It was so painful. I got the resources for Kaleidoscope 5 from a friend, but after downloading it, I found that parts 1 to 4 were missing. I had to spend an entire afternoon downloading it all again. How awful!

P.S.: Tomorrow, the author will start playing the fifth installment of this horror game—The Disc Seller Becomes a Disc.

Chapter 114, Section 116: The most beautiful courtesan of the Li Ren Pavilion is none other than Shiranui!

The light blue figure flashed by, like a fleeting glimpse of a beautiful bird, disappearing in an instant.

Qingshui Chaoyang gently opened her eyes wide.

He saw it...it was a girl.

A girl wearing a blue yukata and a white mask.

Although the mask concealed her face, the moment he saw her, as if by instinct, a voice appeared in his mind—she is beautiful.

With skin as clear as white jade and long hair as smooth as silk... the graceful girl was as perfect as her older sister.

However, what caught his attention was not her stunning beauty, but a sudden sense of familiarity... as if he had seen her somewhere before.

Who is it...?

"Guest? Guest?"

As he pondered, a slightly melancholic voice reached his ears, forcibly halting his wandering thoughts, and Qing Shui Chaoyang came back to his senses.

He looked at the shopkeeper again, a slightly apologetic smile on his handsome face: "Sorry, I was a little distracted just now."

"It's alright, it's alright, sir, you don't need to apologize. Here, this is your little goldfish, please keep it safe."

Perhaps it was the 'generosity' of Qingshui Chaoyang that made the shopkeeper smile so happily.

The boy took the small wooden bowl offered to him, said thank you, and then stood up.

Buying the goldfish he catches is a habit of his.

He has been doing this ever since he first caught and bought the goldfish.

Of course, he didn't dislike this habit, because there was a pond in the courtyard, so he didn't need to prepare a place for the goldfish to live. At the same time, the appearance of the goldfish also added a touch of vitality.

Before he did this, the pond in his house was lifeless.

While Qingshui Chaoyang was buying goldfish, Qingnvfang was asking questions out of curiosity.

"Mio, do you play this often?"

"Not really often. I used to hang out with Asahi occasionally when I accompanied him to festivals." Shimizu Mio shook her head gently.

"You're this good just from playing around a little...?"

The black-haired girl's words surprised the blue-haired girl slightly.

However, a slightly puzzled voice escaped from between his lips.

"Play with him...?"

Qingnu tilted her head slightly.

"Yes, that's right." Shimizu Mio smiled indulgently and gently, as if she had remembered something.

“When he was little, this was Chaoyang’s favorite game. Even though the celebration also included games like Cuju (ancient Chinese football), riddles, and shuttlecock kicking, he never wanted to participate.”

"I remember when Chaoyang first played this game, he was not good at it and broke more than a dozen small nets without catching a single goldfish. After that, he ran away unhappily and was still bothered by it the next morning."

"Eh... does he have that side to him?" Qingnvfang couldn't help but blink. She found it hard to imagine that Shimizu Asahi would act so childishly because of a little game.

"Ah, he was just a child back then." The black-haired girl chuckled softly as she recalled her younger brother's adorable side. "Since then, Asahi has been playing this game."

"So that's how it is... So he wanted to play by himself just now?"

Qingnufang suddenly realized.

"Hehe, wait a minute, Chaoyang hasn't played it for two or three years. Maybe he feels like he's grown up... Just now, he wanted to share some games he used to like with you."

As if she could read the girl's mind, Shimizu Mio denied her words.

The words that reached her ears made the blue-haired girl pause slightly, then she lowered her head slightly and a genuine smile appeared on her lips.

What are you talking about?

Just then, the boy's voice came from the side.

“You’re telling stories from your childhood,” Shimizu Mio replied.

"Stories from my childhood?"

Shimizu Asahi blinked, then chuckled, "My story isn't anything special to tell, is it, sister?"

"No, there are many interesting stories about Chaoyang when I was a child."

Shimizu Mio took Aonofusa's hand and said as if sharing a precious treasure, "Aonofusa, today we'll talk about Asahi."

Chaoyang smiled helplessly at her sister's words. Since her sister liked it, then let her be.

......

While the three members of the Shimizu family were enjoying the celebration, in the center of Xingyuan City, in the huge city lord's mansion, a conspiracy was quietly unfolding.

Inside the luxurious room, Otahara sat cross-legged in the main seat, and kneeling before him were the men he had sent three days ago to redeem Ari.

"M-My lord, I am so sorry, we still haven't found the Onmyoji and the songstress."

He knelt on the ground and reported this with great fear.

“No need for further reports. I already anticipated this. How is the other matter I instructed progressing?” Otahara was not angry. As he said, he had already guessed this outcome, which was why he had kept a backup plan.

"My lord, everything is ready," the subordinate replied immediately.

"very good!"

A sinister and insane smile appeared on his face. The Lord of Xingyuan City clenched his fists and muttered like a demon, "Ali, no matter where you run, you will never escape my grasp!"

"You are destined to be mine!"

......

Time slipped by unnoticed, and the once bright sun, which had hung high in the sky, slowly set without a sound. The sky grew darker and darker, and the light grew weaker and weaker. Before we knew it, darkness had descended once again.

However, just before darkness was about to engulf everything, a light was lit.

Like a signal, the lit lamp ignited the celebration, and one bright flame after another appeared, instantly enveloping Xingyuan in light.

The stark contrast between the deep darkness and the bright lights caused the people to cheer, and a joyful atmosphere instantly filled the air.

The Sea Harvest Festival has arrived!

Realizing that the sea harvest festival was approaching, the people began heading towards the dock.

There, there are priestesses who pray to the gods.

Shimizu Asahi and his two companions followed the flow of people to the dock.

At this moment, the dock, which should have been shrouded in darkness, was illuminated by lights. Hundreds of small boats floated on the sea, and priestesses knelt at the bows of the boats. When the time came, they would begin their prayer dance.

However, at that moment, Otahara suddenly arrived at the dock. He used the Yin-Yang Talisman to amplify his voice, attracting the attention of the people.

"People of Xingyuan, I apologize for interrupting your celebration. I shouldn't have said these things at this time, but you have the right to know the truth,"

"You, including me, have all been unknowingly bewitched by the monster!"

The sudden sound and words startled the people, and their brains did not process the news immediately.

Before they could even think about it, Otahara's loud roar rang out.

"Everyone, the most beautiful courtesan of the Li Ren Pavilion is none other than the demon Shiranui!" Chapter 117: Kill that demoness!

The morning sea breeze carried a hint of coolness, and the calm sea surface rippled slightly. A gentle young girl smiled faintly.

Ali stood on the terrace, her dark eyes gazing into the distance.

After breaking free from her cage and soaring freely like a bird, her world brightened up. As if washed clean, a beauty she had never noticed before rushed into her vision.

She smiled happily, her stunningly beautiful face blooming like a flower.

"Sister, I'm coming in."

Suddenly, the warm tranquility was gently broken as a lively and lovely voice came from outside the door.

As if she already knew, the girl turned her head slightly and smiled gently, "Come in, Aqing."

With a soft sound, the tightly closed wooden door was pushed open, and a girl of about ten years old walked in barefoot.

"Good morning, sister. Are you looking at the sea again?"

She ran to Ali's side and greeted her playfully.

"Good morning," Ali replied with a gentle smile. "Yes, the sea is beautiful in the early morning."

"Hehe, everything looks beautiful to me now that I'm free. But sister, now is not the time to look at the sea." Aqing took the girl's hand. "Today is the Sea Harvest Festival. The person you want to see will definitely be at the market. While there aren't many people now, maybe you can meet him sooner. That way, you can stroll through the market with him."

"Hehe, you're the one who wants to play, aren't you?"

Ali stretched out her other small hand, her jade-like fingertips touching the girl's forehead.

Although she was no longer the most beautiful courtesan in the Liren Pavilion, Aqing still served her. The old woman did not deprive her of her room or rights, and even allowed Aqing to accompany her when she went out.

During the three days she searched for Qingshui Chaoyang, Aqing stayed by her side.

However, Aqing can only go out if she stays with Ali. If Ali doesn't go out, Aqing can't go out either.

Today is the Sea Harvest Festival, and Ah Qing naturally hopes to get out as soon as possible.

After her little secret was exposed, the girl turned her head away shyly, but the next second, she looked at Ali again, her small eyes full of expectation.

Gently ruffling the girl's black hair, Ali took her chubby little hand and said, "Alright, alright, let's go to the market."