He changed Tiwat

Should he use "Stealth and Concealment" to hide his tracks and slip away quietly? Or perhaps use Qimen Dunjia to interfere with vision? That's a good idea. The only problem is that he won't be carrying any magical artifacts when he takes a bath, just like Xingqiu doesn't carry any weapons or the Eye of God when he enters the bathroom.

In short, all methods of fleeing are either impractical or will expose one's tracks, ultimately leading to an embarrassing situation.

This kind of plot is definitely indispensable in "cohabitation" storylines; the key is how to handle it after the plot events occur.

Han Fulai finally resigned himself to his fate—oh well, let it be awkward. Nobody wants this to happen, right? My biggest advantage is that I'm thick-skinned. As long as I don't feel embarrassed, then it's others who are embarrassed.

He gently tapped the rock behind him and whispered, "...Xingqiu, I'm sorry, I think I soaked for a little too long today. Why don't you... go out for a bit and come back later?"

With a splash, Xingqiu jumped in fright, his voice trembling: "I...I should be the one apologizing, I'll go out right now..."

"Yeah, thanks." Han Fulai tried his best to sound nonchalant.

Then came the sound of rushing water, which must have been the sound of Xingqiu walking out.

Han Fulai had just breathed a sigh of relief when the sound of water suddenly stopped. Two seconds later, the sound of water resumed, this time getting closer and closer.

He was somewhat surprised and unsure whether he should ask a question, but then he heard Xingqiu say, "Brother Han, I suddenly remembered that you promised me something that you haven't fulfilled yet... Now, I want you to fulfill that promise."

Chapter 369 Brother Han, Help Me Cultivate! [4k5]

Han Fulai felt that today's bath was probably a waste of time.

Even though I've never sweated a lot while practicing martial arts, I'm sweating buckets now.

Why would Xingqiu suddenly remember that matter at this critical juncture?

She might be thinking... what should she do?

Even though Han Fulai was usually full of clever ideas, he was at a loss for what to do now. His mind was completely blank, like the kind of "holy light" that appears in the bathroom scene of a certain anime on AC station...

Seeing that he didn't answer, Xingqiu moved closer, her voice now carrying a pressing tone: "Brother Han, you're not answering? Have you forgotten our agreement?"

"No, of course I haven't forgotten. Haha, do you think your brother Han is the kind of person who doesn't keep his word?" Han Fulai forced a smile.

Fortunately, there was a hot spring rock between them, so Xingqiu couldn't see his expression at that moment, otherwise he probably would have said that his smile was uglier than a cry.

The unfulfilled promise Xingqiu mentioned was naturally the "condition" Xingqiu asked him to agree to when he asked Xingqiu to help him with his cultivation.

At the time, Xingqiu did not specify what her "condition" was, only saying that he would bring it up after he had completed his studies.

Now that he has "enlightened himself" and can even overpower Xingqiu, he has clearly "achieved something from his studies," so naturally he should pay back his "tuition fees."

...The logic is sound, but why is the timing of this autumn selection so wrong?

Knowing that it was impossible to get away with it, Han Fulai coughed lightly and adopted a businesslike tone: "Xingqiu, as I said, I will do everything I can for your 'condition.' I will never go back on my word... But this is not the right time to discuss conditions. Could we postpone this for a moment and talk outside?"

This was, of course, a delaying tactic on his part.

In terms of "negotiation," he was quite experienced and knew the importance of the "negotiation setting." Sometimes, the "negotiation setting" was more important than the "negotiation content"—especially after gaining "experience points" from Ningguang and Yura.

That night by Luhua Pond, and the last night of the "Badminton Festival," are typical examples of how "occasion" is more important than "content."

"Occasion" is like the stage in Liyue Opera. Once you step onto the stage, you become a character in the play, and you speak "lines".

Once the stage is set up, people are trapped and can't get off.

If Ningguang hugs you and asks if you can give her a child, can you still answer "I am willing to become her godmother"? If the "Badminton Festival Princess" puts a "badminton shuttlecock" in your hand and kisses you in public, can you still "reluctantly refuse"?

In particular, those two were also soaking wet when they were "negotiating"...

This bathroom has now undoubtedly become his and Xingqiu's "stage," and what's worse, this time they're both not only wet, but they don't even have any clothes to cover themselves—

Han Fulai knew very well that no matter what conditions Xingqiu wanted to propose, they were not conditions that could be negotiated while he was dressed!

Therefore, the first thing to do is to buy time.

But you can't just drag it out; clothes are something you can put on and take off again.

Moreover, it seems Xingqiu doesn't intend to let him delay.

"Why can't we say it here? Does Brother Han's promise change if the setting is different? Is the 'contract' in Brother Han's eyes something that can be changed at will?"

Xingqiu's footsteps were getting closer and closer.

Han Fulai's forehead also began to sweat.

Although Xingqiu's identity as the "second young master of the Feiyun Chamber of Commerce" is fake, her identity as the "heir of the Feiyun Chamber of Commerce" is genuine.

Compared to martial arts, which he learned later in life, Xingqiu's "childhood kung fu" was business acumen.

When Liyue merchants collect debts, their methods are no less sophisticated than those of the "debt collectors" of Winter Solstice, and they often employ methods that achieve their goals without shedding blood.

Xingqiu simply didn't like doing it this way, but that didn't mean she didn't understand it. When she acted as a "debt collector," she was far more professional than Zhidong's gang of soldiers.

Her elder brother Han is the "successor of the Emperor," the inheritor of the "God of Contracts"—so of course he should value "contracts" as much as the "God of Contracts" did.

An oral contract is, of course, a contract, and for deities who possess the power of words and whose words become law, it has an effect no less than a written contract.

He personally agreed to Xingqiu's conditions, and now that the contract is complete, Xingqiu is demanding that he fulfill it—even if Yanfei, Liyue's most famous legal consultant, came, she wouldn't be able to help him break the contract.

"No, no, how could that be? It's just that it's not convenient for us to talk in our current state..." Han Fulai's voice came from underwater, sounding a bit muffled.

He's now half-submerged in the water, ready to dive and run away at any moment... Running away like this is shameful, but it's better than "fulfilling the contract".

Although Xingqiu hadn't revealed the "condition" yet, he had a premonition that if he didn't run now, it would be too late.

At this moment, Xingqiu spoke up again: "Hey, Brother Han, why are you running away? Don't tell me you really want to break the contract?"

Han Fulai's movements froze instantly.

How did they even notice that?

Xingqiu smiled gently: "No, no, I must have been mistaken. My Brother Han values ​​his promises above all else, how could he possibly do such a thing?"

Han Fulai inwardly groaned. Xing Qiu's words were sweet, but she was getting closer and closer to him. The distance between her voice and his had shrunk to within five steps.

Xingqiu's swordsmanship is even better than her spearmanship; within five steps, her sword is both accurate and fast.

Faced with the imminent crisis, his mind, which had been obscured by the "holy light," finally began to function. He remembered many people—such as Kaiya, who had spilled wine all over himself at the negotiation venue; A-He, who had barged into Keqing's tent at Guili Plain; Squad Leader Jingcheng; and Miss Baishi, who was holding clothes outside the "Xuanji Screen"...

Well, this is the only solution right now!

This is currently the only way to break the deadlock!

Han Fulai silently closed his eyes and clenched his fists.

The "Yae Sakura" mark on his palm began to shimmer slightly.

He was calling upon his only benefactor, Yae no Miko.

Miss Fox, your god is in grave danger! Come to his rescue!

Miss Fox received a distress message from the gods.

Miss Fox did not react.

Miss Fox is busy right now.

Miss Fox was sitting upright in front of the shrine at Narukami Shrine, her posture and attitude very dignified and proper.

Opposite Miss Fox was a deity, also sitting upright.

The deity's appearance is exactly the same as the statue in the shrine—after all, Narukami Taisha originally worshipped Narukami-sama.

Since their conversation a few days ago, both Kage and Shinji have become much more relaxed, at least no longer intentionally avoiding each other as before.

For the past two days, the two have been taking walks in Yingxiang Mountain, looking at the flowers, birds, plants and trees they remember, and reminiscing about the time they spent together five hundred years ago.

Shadow confirmed it; the divine child was still the divine child she knew.

They are the only remaining "Thor's retinue" in this world, and also her only "old friend".

She was certain that the divine child would not betray her.

...That's why she asked.

"Why...why did you do that kind of thing with that person here?"

If you had to pick the thing that made her the angrier she ever was, it would definitely be this!

A certain Minister of the Shogunate, who was infatuated with the Chief Justice, did not hesitate to become a thief and break into Narukami Shrine at night... Even the Kage inside the castle tower heard about this news.

That would be fine, but Yingxin knew that with the two of them's abilities, they would never be discovered by mortals if they really wanted to meet secretly. It must be the God Child's doing, just a little trick to spite her.

Shadow wouldn't be "monitoring" her people through the statue all the time. She didn't know what happened that night, and neither would the Divine Child and Han Fulai pray to Lord Narukami before doing anything...

But after hearing about Han's romantic history, Ying, with the intention of "debunking the rumors," went to check the earth vein records... and what she saw was unbearable to look at.

She didn't care about the rumors, but she couldn't stand the actual actions—especially doing that kind of thing in front of her idol!

Was this shown to her on purpose?

"He thought I was going to die, so he used the dual cultivation method to save me." The divine child looked innocent.

Ying snorted softly, her beautiful eyes flashing like lightning as she glared at the unruly pink-haired fox: "Your sister gave you the inheritance of the Zhai Palace, so there was clearly no need for him to do anything unnecessary. Moreover, since he asked me for my hand in marriage... to marry my family, he should have obtained my consent according to the agreement. How could he do such a shameless thing before I even agreed!"

The priestess put on a pitiful expression: "Actually, it's all my fault... If you want to blame someone, blame me..."

"You still know that!" Ying clenched her fists in anger. If the priest in front of her were a fox instead of a human, she would definitely grab the fox's four tails and make the number of its buttocks align with the number of its tails.

"But there's nothing I can do... I didn't mean it, I just couldn't control myself..." The goddess wiped her eyes with her sleeve, her eyes brimming with tears.

Ying suddenly stood up, pointing her fingers at the tip of the god's nose: "You still dare to argue!"

"They are telling the truth."

The divine child sobbed and covered his face, then with a flick of his sleeve, he revealed his true form in the next second.

The tiny pink fox was curled up on the cushion, looking weak, pitiful, and helpless.

"Ah Ying, you know, it's a fox..."

The fox looked up at Ying at a 45-degree angle with teary eyes, like a little pet that hadn't been fed by its owner in a long time—Ying involuntarily lowered the hand that had been raised.

Ying turned her head away from her and asked, "So what if she's a fox?"

The divine child stammered, as if he wanted to say something but couldn't: "Our fox clan... all have that day..."

"That day?" Ying frowned.

She's known Fox Palace and Divine Child for so long, but she doesn't seem to have ever heard of any special days for the Fox Clan.

Two even pinker clouds floated onto the goddess's pink face as she slowly uttered a sentence: "Even I have my heat cycle..."

Shadow's mind went blank.

Fortunately, she wasn't alone; her mind had crashed, but the general's mind was blank.

The general gave her very serious and detailed advice: "As far as I know, the fox clan does have the concept of a 'maturing season,' which they regard as a divine revelation of marriage."

"Furthermore, in Inatsuma folklore, fox spirits are called 'gods of predestined relationships' because foxes have the ability to foresee 'destined relationships' and only fall in love with 'the one destined for you.' The reason why Narukami Taisha became the place for Inatsuma's 'shrine wedding ceremony' is because the fox spirit priest, who is the 'god of predestined relationships,' is in charge, and people hope to receive the blessing of the 'god of predestined relationships.'"

“What Yae no Kōji said must be true.”

Although the Divine Child did not know what the Shadow and the General were discussing within the team, she understood the Shadow very well.

She could guess 99% of Ying's thoughts just by looking at her expression.

So she seized the perfect opportunity, put her two little paws together, and prayed devoutly to the thunder god in front of her: "Will my 'divine wedding ceremony' receive the blessing of Lord Narukami?"

"..."

The shadow, who had been so aggressive and ready to interrogate, suddenly fell silent.

The newly appointed deity, ignored by his family, did not receive any rescue.

The "debt collector" continued to press forward: "Hey, Brother Han, you've been thinking about running away since the beginning. Why won't you listen to my terms first?"

Han Fulai thought the Divine Child would arrive soon and wanted to delay a little longer, so he simply followed Xingqiu's lead and asked, "I'm also very curious, what conditions must be met here? The Xingqiu I know isn't an unreasonable person, I don't think she would bring up anything difficult."

This was naturally his way of silencing Xingqiu.

But Xingqiu remained unaffected, instead acting as if it were the most natural thing in the world: "Of course. If I wanted to make things difficult for Brother Han, I should have waited a while before bringing up this condition. For example—when you defeat General Thunder and Lightning and ask to marry that fox spirit, I should have demanded that you not marry that fox spirit..."

Where did you come from, Princess Shao Min?!

Han Fulai gasped.

He had half his face submerged in the water, and when he inhaled, he immediately sucked in bathwater, causing him to cough incessantly.

Just as he was coughing, Xingqiu had already walked around the hot spring rocks and stood in front of him.

Han Fulai finally managed to cough up the water, and when he opened his eyes, he saw a field of white.

He quickly closed his eyes again.

Xingqiu chuckled: "I didn't expect that I'm even more terrifying than General Thunder. My brother Han dared to duel with General Thunder, but he didn't even have the courage to look at me."