Chapter 89 Chapter 89 Chapter 89
"Sorry, we're not a couple!"
After taking in everyone's reactions, Shinichiro Rengoku immediately corrected his wording.
But when his gaze fell on Aori and Yoriichi again, he felt that he didn't need to correct them.
The fish they caught were very big.
Although Azhi was a little hungry and the grilled fish smelled delicious, her appetite remained constant. She buried herself in her food and ate for a long time, leaving more than half of the whole fish uneaten.
It's impossible to throw it away.
She was sitting close to Yoriichi Tsugikuni, his tall figure sitting beside her like a small mountain.
Aori used her clean hand to support herself on his knee, straightened up, and brought the remaining grilled fish to Yoriichi's mouth.
She blinked and said in a coquettish tone, "I can't eat anymore."
Knowing her appetite, she initially tore the food apart to eat, which is a good habit she has.
Perhaps worried that this posture would make Azhi too tired, the silent boy, while eating the grilled fish, considerately supported the girl's elbow.
The well-defined fingers didn't exert much force, yet they settled into the soft curve of the girl's forearm.
“…”
If he had to put it into words, Shinichiro Rengoku's feelings were a bit complicated, but after a moment's hesitation, he quickly put it aside.
Among those present, Ji Guoyansheng was the one whose emotions were most turbulent.
This is the second time that Aori and Yoriichi have been "misunderstood" as being married, just in front of him.
He no longer wanted to investigate the truth.
Ji Guoyan withdrew his gaze, the rising firelight blurring his face, but his tightly clenched lips appeared particularly cold and hard: "In other words, the city center is relatively safe."
“Yes, otherwise the demon would have been exposed to the public long ago.” Shinichiro Rengoku nodded in agreement, then added, “There are exceptions, but they are very rare.”
For example, the ghost we encountered today fled from the direction of the city.
Although it did not appear in the city center, it was still quite unusual compared to the usual occurrence of evil spirits attacking humans in the wild.
Therefore, a more detailed investigation is needed, which is Shinichiro Rengoku's next task.
After all, knowing the ghost's movements is essential to avoid being in a particularly passive position.
Katsumi Tsugumi nodded slightly. He had gotten the answer he wanted from Shinichiro Rengoku, and his furrowed brows finally relaxed.
Shinichiro Rengoku quickly took his leave, telling him how to find him before he left.
The Demon Hunter team has long been short of personnel, so he naturally intended to recruit the exceptionally talented Tsugikuni brothers.
However, in reality, as the head of the Tsugikuni family, Iwakatsu Tsugikuni holds a very important position and bears great responsibilities. He can only provide additional assistance, not join directly.
Fortunately, there is a high chance that Yoriichi Tsugikuni can be won over.
However, these things cannot be forced.
The lively scene faded away with Shinichiro Rengoku's departure, and the surroundings quickly became quiet, with only the whistling sound of the wind blowing through.
There is still a long time before sunrise.
"Come with me." Kokushiro walked away into the distance, leaving Yoriichi no room to refuse.
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The small house was a mess, and the neatly arranged items were completely destroyed.
After settling, the wood chips and dust that were originally floating in mid-air also fell down.
It looked increasingly cluttered.
It's definitely not good not to clean it properly.
Aori wanted to help tidy up, but as soon as she rolled up her loose sleeves, Yoriichi stared at her with an unwavering gaze that was hard to refuse, and told her to sit down and rest.
Not only him, but also Kokushiro Iwakatsu stopped talking to his servants, grasped Aori's wrist with one hand, and looked at her intently, saying, "You don't need to do this kind of thing."
"Let's take a break."
So Azhi sat down on the prayer mat that had been prepared at some point.
She held the small stick she had found in her hand and poked it at the ground, but her thoughts drifted to Yoriichi Tsugikuni.
Aori noticed that Yoriichi was in a bad mood.
She used the word "terrible" to describe it, which shows how serious the problem was.
"Are you still upset about what happened earlier?" Aori pursed her lips. "But it was entirely the demon's fault."
In response, 000 said sourly, "You're much more attentive to Yoriichi Tsugikuni now than you are to me."
Azhi: [?] She felt that 000 had become somewhat unreasonable, and she could often understand the system's feelings.
Aori's gaze followed Yoriichi Tsugikuni as he quickly put the items back in their place and then simply wiped away the dust.
Finally, when he took out the package and put away their usual water cups and other frequently used items, A-Zhi belatedly realized something.
That was a water cup that had just been replaced.
It was made by Yoriichi Tsugikuni himself. The cup is engraved with simple patterns, and Aori even used the juice of flowers and herbs to color it.
They escaped disaster and were still sitting peacefully side by side on the table, but now they've been packed into a package.
They wouldn't bring these things with them when they left home briefly in the past.
This undoubtedly sent a signal, and Azhi began to feel uneasy.
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In the end, Yoriichi Tsugikuni managed to pack out two packages that were neither too big nor too small.
In the private conversation just now, Kokushiro Tsugikuni made the decision to move on behalf of Yoriichi Tsugikuni almost unilaterally, saying: "No need to take anything, leave at dawn sharp."
Everything here is available in the Jiguo Mansion.
Indeed, Yoriichi Tsugikuni couldn't possibly take everything with him, but this was the first time he had defied Kokushibo's decision.
This place holds many memories of him and Azhi over the years, and he can't completely give it up.
Ji Guoyuan thought to himself, "If only there were no ghosts."
The moonlight, like water, flowed through the tranquil courtyard.
He washed his hands, then slowly led Azhi, who was staring at him expectantly, and said, "Come here."
In the courtyard, there are berry bushes they planted themselves. Every harvest season, they grow full of sweet and tempting red fruits, juicy and delicious. Eating one will stain your lips red.
The fruit will be ripe soon this year, and the birds love to eat it. To prevent the few remaining plants from being eaten, A-Zhi and Yoriichi even made a few scarecrows out of dry grass next to them.
It stands there now, swaying and rustling in the night wind, drifting away into the distance in the dead of night.
If it weren't for this accident, they would have been leisurely strolling around here after their meal to digest, and then drifting off to sleep.
………
However, there are no "what ifs" in this world.
Yoriichi Tsugikuni suddenly stopped. He didn't say anything, but stood silently in front of Ori, head bowed, as if waiting for the final execution.
She looked extremely sad.
So Aori tiptoed, trying to smooth the sadness between his brows with her fingers: "Yoriichi's return is just in time."
She knew what Yoriichi cared about.
Before his palm had even touched hers, Yoriichi Tsugikuni reached out and nuzzled Ori's palm with his cheek, as if a weary traveler had finally found a place where he could rest in peace.
It was Jikuni Iwakatsu who stopped the evil spirit that was about to attack Aori; he won by unexpectedly beheading the evil spirit.
Yoriichi stopped the demons who wanted to ambush them in time; otherwise, if a real fight had broken out, Iwakatsu, who was protecting Aori, would probably have been killed.
This was Mr. Purgatory's analysis after hearing what had happened, but such comfort did not have a very good effect.
Yoriichi Tsugikuni pursed his lips, took something out of his pocket, and placed it in Aori's hand.
This is a very beautiful flower, its entire body a clear blue, as if it has absorbed the essence of the moon, and its whole body also emits a shimmering light like moonlight.
This is also the reason why Yoriichi Tsugikuni went out this time.
Since her last illness, Aori has lost a lot of weight, and her already small chin has become even more pointed. Yoriichi Tsugikuni tried many methods, but none of them worked.
Later, he heard from the villagers that there was a flower on the mountain that had been blessed by the moon goddess.
If you pick this flower with the most sincere feelings, it will bless the holder with good health and reduce the suffering from illness.
Ji Guoyuan took this matter to heart and searched for a long time in the mountains before finally finding this plant.
I had planned to quickly pick them and plant them in the yard tonight, but I never expected this accident to happen...
Azhi's attention was quickly drawn: "It's so beautiful, let's plant it..."
Suddenly, she remembered something, lowered her eyelids, her porcelain-white skin almost transparent in the moonlight, and her voice suddenly dropped: "Aren't we moving to a new house? I can't bear to leave this place."
Yoriichi looked at Ori, feeling reluctant to part with her. The moonlight, casting a clear white glow, fell on his handsome face, giving him a unique tenderness.
When they were at the foot of the mountain, Yoriichi Tsugikuni saw a young man and woman walking together, talking about something with anxious expressions on their faces.
What was expected to escalate into an argument turned into a tender moment when the boy wiped away the girl's tears and gently touched her forehead with his lips.
They made up quickly.
This scene was also noticed by the charcoal seller next to him, who smiled and exclaimed, "That's wonderful!"
Perhaps sensing Yoriichi's confusion, the charcoal seller kindly said to him, "You'll understand later."
At this moment, Yoriichi Tsugikuni truly understood, understood the kind of preciousness that made him want to hold Ori in the palm of his hand.
He did something similar to that boy.
Yoriichi's eyes were filled with tenderness and affection. He took Aori's fingers that were holding the flowers, stroked them a couple of times, and then brought them to his lips for a gentle kiss.
Warm breath passed through my fingertips.
Azhi's eyes widened slightly, and before she could react, she was embraced tightly on the shoulder.
The significant height difference forced Yoriichi Tsugikuni to bend down, resting his head on Aori's shoulder as if making a promise: "It can be planted in the new house."
"We will have a new life."
His high, straight nose brushed against her neck, and the stray hairs on her forehead also fell onto it, causing a ticklish sensation with the slightest movement.
Aori finally couldn't resist any longer. She squinted, dodging Yoriichi's messy hair, and smiled again: "It tickles."
"Yoriichi, it itches so much."
As she said this, Azhi seemed to be soothed by a strange power, and the unease that had been lingering in her heart disappeared.
………
Such a touching scene of expressing deep feelings under the moon could not move Ji Guoyansheng.
He straightened up slightly, his fingers tightening as they touched the windowsill, casting a shadow in the moonlight.
Those dark eyes gazed at the two people under the moonlight, a certain emotion brewing within them.
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Author's Note: Yoriichi just went up, and Kokusatsu is already up to something! [Thumbs up]
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