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

Fortunately, with the help of the Yin-Yang Bureau, they completed the task in one day.

Today is the fourth day.

Having dealt with everything related to himself, Shimizu Asahi can finally relax for a little while today.

Perhaps because he was too tired in the past few days, he got up exceptionally late today. When he opened his eyes, it was already past 9 a.m.

"Ugh..."

As he climbed out of the quilt, the black-haired boy couldn't help but yawn.

Then, he took a few seconds to allow his mind to clear. Once he was fully conscious, he opened the door.

Good morning, sister, Qingnvfang, and Ali.

Looking at the three girls in the living room, Shimizu Asahi couldn't help but smile.

The fusion with the maid's room caused Shimizu Asahi's body to be injured. In order to take better care of him, Shimizu Mio changed to a small suite. Although it was still Shimizu Asahi's room alone, without that wall separating them, Shimizu Mio felt more at ease.

As for Ali, she stayed there because her foot was injured and she had difficulty moving around.

Although she lived in Shimizu Asahi's original room, she would come over every morning to have breakfast with them.

Good morning, Mr. Chaoyang.

The girls responded to his greeting one by one.

"Alright, go wash up. I've already asked Ashen to prepare breakfast."

"Ah."

Nodding, Qing Shui Chaoyang turned and left.

However, he soon returned to the living room after washing up.

When he returned, there were four more tables in the living room, with simple breakfasts quietly laid out on them, and Shimizu Mio and the other two were already seated.

Without saying much, Shimizu Asahi sat down at the last table.

After he took his seat, the girls picked up their chopsticks, put their hands together, and said in unison, "Let's eat."

After they finished speaking, the four of them began to enjoy their breakfast.

"By the way, Ali, is your foot alright?"

While eating simple rice porridge, Qing Shui Chaoyang suddenly realized that he hadn't paid attention to Ali for the past three days, so he asked her with concern.

"Yes, I'm much better now. I'll be fully recovered by tomorrow. Thank you for your concern, Mr. Chaoyang."

Ali replied happily, and then asked with a hint of concern, "Compared to me, how is Mr. Chaoyang's health?"

"Ah, you're almost fully recovered." Shimizu Asahi gave her a reassuring smile.

"Really? That's good."

The girl smiled with relief, then, as if remembering something, she asked with a hint of curiosity, "Speaking of which, when is Mr. Asahi planning to return to Heian-kyo?"

"Back to Heian-kyo?" The boy blinked slightly, his expression a little surprised. He didn't quite understand why A-Li was asking this, but upon reflection, he realized he hadn't really considered when to go back.

After a moment's thought, he looked at his sister and Qingnufang.

"Sister, when do you want to go back?"

"Hmm? Well... I don't really care, but what about Qingnvfang?" After thinking for a moment, Shimizu Mio looked at the blue-haired girl.

Her purpose in coming here was to create shared memories with Shimizu Asahi, and the sea harvest festival was the anniversary she looked forward to the most.

However, due to the Genji and Otahara, the Sea Harvest Festival ended before it even began. Not only that, but most of Anbara also disappeared... The current Anbara Castle can no longer allow her to create memories, so when she leaves is not important to her.

"Hmm... I don't mind, you decide."

Qingnu quietly ate her breakfast and answered indifferently.

"Is that so...? Then let's wait two more days, until the people of Xingyuan have settled down, before we leave."

After careful consideration, Shimizu Asahi made a decision.

Upon receiving this answer, Ali's eyes lit up slightly, a hint of anticipation flashing across them.

"If that's the case, Mr. Asahi, may I go to Heian-kyo with you?"

"Together? Why?" Shimizu Asahi asked, somewhat puzzled.

“Because we’re going the same way, Mr. Asahi,” the girl said with a smile. “Heian-kyo is the most prosperous place in this era. I’d feel like I’d be doing myself a disservice if I didn’t go.”

"Ah, I see. You want to go to Heian-kyo first."

Shimizu Asahi smiled, suddenly realizing what was happening.

Shimizu Asahi never intended to tell Ali that he was the one who redeemed her. Even after saving her, he didn't plan to reveal his identity. However, his silence didn't mean Ali wouldn't reveal it.

The next morning, when he woke up and had breakfast, Ali revealed his identity to Shimizu Mio and Qingnvfang in front of them, and took the initiative to hand over her indenture to him.

However, he firmly refused.

He didn't redeem Ali because he wanted her; he simply didn't want to see someone in need and not help. If he accepted the contract, his will would change.

After Shimizu Asahi refused, Ali didn't bring it up again. However, she told him that she would definitely repay the kindness, even if she couldn't repay it in this lifetime.

This is her persistence.

She said that, and Shimizu Asahi couldn't refuse, after all, he couldn't force Ali not to repay her kindness.

And so, he and Ali agreed on their relationship: they would be both friends and benefactors.

Both Ali and Shimizu Asahi were very satisfied with this relationship.

Well, Shimizu Mio wasn't very happy.

She stared at him with a resentful look all day long, ever since morning.

For Shimizu Mio, she doesn't care who it is, as long as they don't hurt her younger brother.

Just like Aonobo, she could accept even the first girl brought home by Shimizu Asahi with equanimity.

This is the kind of relationship she theoretically hopes to have.

However, a woman's intuition told her that Ali was lusting after her younger brother's body.

Unlike Qingnufang, Ali's gaze towards Qingshui Chaoyang revealed a hint of tenderness and determination; often, her eyes lingered on him.

Anyone with a modicum of intelligence could see that she was fond of clear water and rising sun.

P.S.: Hahaha, third update! I did it!

Chapter 127, Section 130: Even if your daughter likes him, it's impossible.

"Sister, what's wrong?"

In the quiet courtyard, Qing Shui Chaoyang turned his head slightly and looked at his sister kneeling beside him, speaking with a hint of doubt.

After breakfast, the four rested for a while before Qingnufang escorted Ali back to her room to change her dressing. Meanwhile, Shimizu Asahi, who was sitting in the living room in a daze, was called to the courtyard by Shimizu Mio.

"I want to tell you about Ali."

"Ah Li?" The boy blinked gently. "What's wrong with Ah Li?"

"Asahina, I remember you said that Genji's goal this time is to use the 'Name Curse' spell to make Shiranui appear, and then obtain Shiranui's power through brute force, right?" Without directly responding to Asahina's words, Mio Shimizu asked a small question as if confirming.

Although she didn't know why her sister suddenly brought this up, Shimizu Asahi nodded and said, "Yeah, but they failed in the end."

"Did it fail...?" The girl murmured softly after receiving confirmation, then a hint of seriousness appeared on her face.

"Chaoyang, the Genji's plan may not have failed."

She looked at the rising sun and softly shared her guess.

"A-Li may have already turned into Shiranui."

Upon hearing the words, Shimizu Asahi paused slightly, then widened his eyes in surprise.

"Sister, you're not kidding, are you?"

“Chaoyang, I wouldn’t joke about something like this.” Shimizu Mio gently shook her head, then said, “Although you and Qingnüfang couldn’t sense it, I did feel a demonic aura on her…”

In fact, on the night of the Apricot Plain incident, Shimizu Mio sensed a faint demonic aura emanating from Ari, but she didn't pay much attention to it at the time, taking it as a sign that the power of the 'Name Curse' had not completely dissipated.

However, as time passed, three days later, the demonic aura on Ali's body not only did not disappear, but instead slowly increased, as if she had become a real demon.

By the time Shimizu Mio realized this, Ari's demonic aura was already clearly visible.

"How... how could this be? The 'Name Curse' should have been interfered with, so why is it still..."

The sudden news made the black-haired boy's face turn somewhat ugly. He didn't understand why the 'Name Curse', which had already been stopped, would continue to be activated. Hadn't the people returned to normal?

No, now is not the time to worry about these things!

Putting aside her doubts, Shimizu Asahi asked with slight urgency, "Sister, do you have any way to stop this curse?"

"I'm sorry, Asahi, there's nothing I can do." Facing her younger brother's expectation, Shimizu Mio sighed softly and said, "As you know, 'Name Curse' is a powerful spell that can blur boundaries. Simple power cannot stop its changes. Only 'Name Curse' can counteract 'Name Curse'."

"If my sister is not mistaken, Ali should still be in a half-human, half-demon state. If we can make the people of Xingyuan firmly believe that 'Ali is Ali,' we might be able to bring Ali back."

"However, Ali won't last long. Perhaps in the next few days, she will complete her transformation and become a real monster."

"So fast!?" the boy couldn't help but exclaim.

If Ali's transformation happens within the next few days, then no matter what he does, he cannot stop it.

Unless, of course, he can control the entire Kyohara like Genji.

However, regardless of whether Shimizu Asahi possesses such power, even if he did, he wouldn't be able to do such a thing.

"Is there no other way?"

With a gentle clench of his teeth, Qing Shui Chao Yang began to ponder deeply.

Ali waited nearly twenty years to gain her freedom. If she were to become a monster now, wouldn't her twenty years of waiting be meaningless?

We absolutely cannot stand by and watch Ali turn into a monster!

Looking at her thoughtful younger brother, Shimizu Mio sighed softly, a hint of helplessness in her voice.

Actually, she didn't want to tell Shimizu Asahi about this at first. After all, Ari's transformation was already a fact, and even if she told Asahi, it would only cause him more trouble.

However, just as she said before, Ali will become a real monster in the next few days, and once she becomes a monster, Shimizu Asahi will naturally notice it, and he will still know at that time.