"My husband said that tomorrow is the last match, and if anyone causes you trouble during the match, he will help you!"
Princess Kaguya smiled sweetly.
Qiu Shuiyi smiled and waved her fan, saying, "Really? Go back and tell your parents that I appreciate his kindness. See you at the competition tomorrow."
"I will tell the adults. Goodbye, Lady Ito and Brother Ichimokuren~"
Princess Kaguya waved her little hand.
"goodbye."
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The next morning
I got up very early. The sky outside was a hazy gray, with a few slivers of light peeking out from the horizon, signaling the start of the day.
"I will stay in Heian-kyo for a whole day. If the Machinery Museum sends me a reply, please let me know."
Qiu Shui entered the holographic projection room and gave Rou Ya some instructions.
"If you stay in Heian-kyo all day, the butler will be angry." Rouya glanced at the busy butler outside.
These past few days have been turbulent; if the lady isn't seen for a day, the housekeeper will absolutely, positively shut down the internet!
"It's okay, don't tell it."
Qiu Shui gently shushed herself by placing a finger to her lips, then clicked "Enter" to connect to the network and enter the peaceful world...
"The game is currently undergoing maintenance, which will last for one day?!"
As Qiu Shui read the words on the screen, she couldn't help but rub her forehead. It seemed that they really wouldn't be able to see each other today.
"well."
After exiting the holographic world, Rouya paused for a moment, looking at the closed screen. "Miss, you've exited?" Aren't you going back in?
"Heian-kyo is undergoing maintenance today, which will take a day. It may be in preparation for tomorrow's sprint and the finals in the following two days."
Qiu Shui was helpless.
"It seems the butler won't be angry anymore."
Rouya was very happy.
Qiu Shui pouted; she would rather it be angry, it would be more fun that way.
While she was at home pondering the competition, a message was delivered to her a few minutes after she exited the holographic world.
To Miss Luo:
Dear Ms. Luo, we are extremely honored to have selected you in this nationwide selection of mechanics. This means that the key to power is in your hands, and we look forward to your arrival.
In this competition, you will serve as the Chief Mechanic, responsible for competition evaluation and maintaining order. Please familiarize yourself with relevant competition information and send your detailed information and plans to Central City.
Finally, we would like to remind you that, in order to ensure the fairness and impartiality of this competition, a selection interview is essential. Please come to the Central City on February 3rd to complete your information and participate in the mechanic selection process.
Thanks.
Lok Yi Central City.
Qiu Shui carefully read the message three times, saved the information, and then went to check the details of the competition.
"The competition hosting and judging are separated from the venue design; they are not handled by the same person."
It seems that the final round of the mechanical competition is not exactly the same every year, and she needs to do more preparation in case of any unforeseen circumstances.
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"Ring ring ring..."
The alarm clock skipped merrily, urging the person in bed to get up.
Qiu Shui sat up abruptly, still half asleep, clutching the blanket. Her lips twitched, and she muttered to herself.
"What did you dream about last night...?"
Last night she dreamed of Mu Xue. Mu Xue kept his promise; he came to find her dressed as an Onmyoji... In the dream, they chatted face to face, and she was very happy—no, extremely happy, so happy that she didn't want to get out of bed this morning...
Clutching the blanket, looking completely bewildered, as if all of my energy had been drained...
She only remembered that Mu Xue came to find her, but she didn't remember what they talked about. They just talked for a while and then it seemed like someone was chasing them, so they ran away... Hmm, the feeling of being tired felt very real.
This feels weird. We're friends in the game, so why does it feel like we're interacting with each other in real life?
She moved her neck to get out of bed, bent over to change her clothes, and a "click" sound completely woke her up.
She has a stiff neck...
Heiankyo
Dressed in gilded robes, Yaobikuni kept looking across at the Star River Cloud Sea Lodge. After several glances, she was certain that the original Qiushui Yiren was indeed not there.
Looking at the shikigami who had been preparing for three days, Xu Zi felt frustrated: "Why didn't she come? Is it because she disdains to confront her or has she guessed something? People who are so indecisive are the most annoying! It would be better to just kill her and be done with it."
Xu Zi watched from behind, while the shikigami preparing for battle were completely bewildered. They had been here for three days, but their master had never given the order to fight. Why was that?
"My lord, shall we not fight?"
One of the shikigami dared to ask.
"Don't rush, the person hasn't arrived yet, what's the hurry? Sit down and wait patiently."
She believed that Qiu Shui Yi Ren would come, and then there would be a good show to watch.
At this time, the back mountain of Fuxi Mountain
Autumn Water Beauty's Abode
A group of shikigami stood in the courtyard, waiting and waiting, but the master did not come out.
Where is Dad?
The hair-eating demon couldn't help but ask.
"In the back, running in the hot springs with Sister Yuki-onna," the butterfly spirit replied.
"It's time. Go and ask what happened. It's time to set off," Huang said.
The butterfly spirit put down the little drum and ran off in a flash. In the hot spring in the backyard, steam rose up. Following the strong demonic power, she found her father soaking in the water, with the Snow Maiden massaging him beside him.
"Father, it's time to go!"
She spoke up.
"What time is it now?"
Qiu Shuiyi sat up, and there was another "crack" sound on the back of her neck. Her bones twisted, and she fell into the water in pain.
"ah!!"
A cry of pain.
"Father??"
"I can't move... You let them go first, I'll be there soon."
"oh."
"When we get there, have Gui Gui go find the guild leader and check if Qian Shan Mu Xue is there. Don't forget to bring Tamamo-no-Mae, who is assisting in the battle."
"Um!"
The butterfly spirit darted out to tell them what her father had said. They set off first, leaving only the immature shikigami in the monastery, while the snow woman and her father remained in the backyard.
The Snow Woman changed the towel. "Is Father feeling better?" she asked.
After the towel warmed up, the Snow Woman changed to another towel, froze the water droplets on it, and continued to apply a cold compress to her.
"It seems like I can move now."
Qiu Shuiyi pulled off the towel, gently turned her neck, and felt a little better.
How long have they been gone?
She changed into the clothes of Yaobikuni.
"Fifteen minutes."
The Snow Woman packed her things.
"Let's go after them."
They floated down Fuxi Mountain with the Snow Maiden on their backs. They didn't encounter them along the way; they were too fast to catch up.
"Since we can't catch up, let's take it slow."
They walked leisurely towards Heian-kyo, heading towards the city gates. Just then, the gates of Yin and Yang opened during the hunting battle, and a large wave of monsters was invading. Everywhere, there were Onmyoji (yin-yang masters) hanging lanterns to exterminate demons.
"Is it already so late? The duel can be held between seven and nine o'clock, let's hurry!"
Qiu Shuiyi quickly sped up.
The shikigami and the onmyoji walked quickly towards Heian-kyo, unaware that someone was following them.
"It's too late!"
As it grew later, her neck ached terribly, and her spine seemed to be acting out of control. Every step she took felt like walking on a knife's edge, and she moved very slowly. Qiu Shui Yi Ren grew anxious.
I'm so angry!
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