Having the memories of the Fox Palace, Hana Sanri naturally has deep feelings for Kage.

But she couldn't go to see Ying, because it would be too cruel for Ying to do so in her current capacity.

You finally reunite with an old friend, only to find them in this state. Do you kill them or not?

From the perspective of the Inazuma deity, Hana-sanri must be eliminated because her existence threatens the stability of Inazuma's sacred cherry blossoms, which is the earth's veins.

But from Thor Balzeb's perspective, how could she bear to kill Hana Sanri? Even when Mikoto Chiyo attacked her in a frenzy, she couldn't bring herself to kill her.

Hana Sanri possesses 'rationality,' making this even more difficult than Zhongli resealing Ruoduo.

At least at that time, Ruo Tuo's consciousness was still standing beside Zhong Li, but in Dao Ying's case, the consciousness of the 'real' Hu Zhai Gong was standing on the opposite side.

This is a cruel thing for everyone, and no one wants to do it.

Therefore, when Hana Sanri met Yuugami Harunosuke, she deliberately kept her distance.

The best outcome is for everyone to pretend to be strangers and unaware of the situation.

However, Kami Harunosuke also understood and regarded Hana-sanri and Kitsui-miya as two different people.

Even so, he couldn't bring himself to harm Hana Sanri, who was a demon, and in the end, he took his anger out on Goyakuzo.

"This is the first time I've seen what Hana-sanri looks like under her mask," Paimon said, covering his mouth.

Lin Qiu drew many illustrations for Hana Sanri, but none of them depicted her without her mask.

"Lord Paimon, Lord Luminous, I am sorry that I am only now revealing my true self to you."

Paimon waved his hand. "It's nothing."

Hana Sanri smiled gently, "You guys are really kind..."

After a moment's hesitation, he continued, "I also hope you can grant me a selfish request."

Paimon and Yingmei asked in unison, "What is it?"

Hana Sanri handed the mask to Ying with both hands, a gentle smile on her face.

"I hope you will keep this mask safe, and... please don't forget me."

"Huh?" Ying took the mask, slightly stunned.

Didn't we survive? Didn't we solve the problem? How could I have forgotten you?

Yae no Miko realized Hana-san's worries, but before she could say anything, Hana-san had already 'dissipated'.

It didn't dissipate like a monster, but rather merged into the doll.

The doll that was originally standing still began to change its appearance, the first thing to appear was a pair of white ears on its head.

Then there's the big, fluffy white tail of the Fox Palace.

Fox Palace has returned, but she doesn't seem to have regained consciousness immediately. Her posture is unstable, as if she is about to fall to the ground.

With lightning speed, Yae no Miko pulled Kitsune into her arms, gently laid her down on her lap, and covered Kitsune's body with her shrine maiden robes.

"Is this...is this all it takes?" Paimon asked curiously.

"Huh? Is this Miss Kitsuri? Where's Miss Hanahara?" Paimon asked, puzzled.

Although she knew Lin Qiu had such methods, this was actually the first time she had seen it with her own eyes.

"They were originally one, hmm... but it is indeed a pity that the gentle 'Fox Palace' has disappeared." Yae no Miko smiled.

Yae no Miko looked down at the 'familiar face' before her, her eyes filled with nostalgia. "As Lin Qiu said, all we have to do is wait for this not-so-gentle Fox Palace to wake up."

All we have to do is wait for this fox spirit who loves to 'bully' me to wake up.

Yae no Miko stared blankly at Kitsuri-no-miya's beautiful face. She really came back? Really?

A feeling of unreality arose in Yae no Miko's mind, and inexplicably, it gave her some new ideas.

Before Fox Prince woke up, Yae no Miko pinched Fox Prince's ear, saying, "You used to pinch my ear like this when we were little."

It feels very soft and comfortable to the touch. The ears are soft and can be moved around freely, and some soft fur brushes against your fingers, adding to the comfort.

"Hehehe, it feels really good." Yae no Miko laughed.

No wonder you love pinching my ears so much; it turns out that pinching other people's ears feels so good.

"Is that so? Is it really that good?" Fox Palace said, his eyes still closed, but a smile curved his lips.

Clearly, she was awake, and had been awake for a while, but it was unclear when she had been awake.

Fox Palace did it on purpose. If Yae no Miko is Miss Fox, then she is 'Big Sister Fox'.

The Eightfold Divine Child was slightly startled and hurriedly withdrew her small hand.

Fox Palace stretched while lying on Yae no Miko's lap, "Oh dear~, you used to always be the one lying on my lap, it's not easy to finally have the chance to lie on your lap."

Fox Palace opened its eyes and stared at Yae no Miko, "I wanted to lie on your lap a little longer, but unfortunately I was discovered."

At this moment, Yae no Miko's mouth was slightly open in surprise, and if you looked closely, you could also see that her lips were trembling.

Fox Palace naturally noticed it, and she also noticed the moisture in Yae no Miko's eyes.

Recalling the smiling expression on Yae no Miko's face in Hana Sanri's memory, the difference is quite significant. It seems that Miss Fox finally couldn't hold back her emotions.

Fox Palace thought to herself, "That smiling look of yours was really nice. I should smile more often in the future."

He raised his hand and touched Yae no Miko's hair and ear. "The little fox has grown up, but her personality hasn't changed much. She's still so prone to crying."

"Where did your smile go? Did you think that now that I'm back, you don't have to 'imitate' me anymore?"

Yae no Miko was somewhat stunned; Kosai-no-miya was the first person to say that her personality hadn't changed.

Even she herself felt that she was no longer the little fox she used to be.

After the deaths of her 'parents', she had to grow up, to become a fox lady from a little fox, and to become a qualified priestess from a substitute priestess.

Yae no Miko suppressed her emotions and said, "Who's imitating you? That's my signature smile."

Fox Palace smiled without refuting, then looked at the bright moon in the sky. The moon that could not be seen before could finally be seen again.

She loved short poems and remembered the one Hana Sanri had mentioned before. After thinking about it, she made some slight changes to its content.

"The autumn moon I saw last year shines as brightly as it does tonight—and the one who shared it with me is now right beside me."

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Character Voice Acting - Fox Temple: Hana Sanri

“She is me, but she is not me. She has her own thoughts and will, so I should give her freedom, shouldn’t I?”

Chapter 271 The Divine Cherry Blossom is Blessed

As they were talking, a group of white foxes of various sizes came running around them, jumping and leaping happily around Fox Palace and Yae no Miko.

Bai Chen's bloodline, rejoice in the return of the Fox Palace!

These foxes are fox statues from an abandoned shrine; they have been waiting for the return of Fox Shrine.

Fox Palace's figure floated up and stood up again. A fox climbed onto Fox Palace's shoulder, holding a folding fan in its mouth.

It's not a pipe because the old pipe was given to Harunosuke Yuugami, and the new pipe broke during the battle.

Fox Palace took the fan, opened it to cover half of her face, leaving only her crescent-shaped, alluring fox eyes visible.

"Alright, let's proceed with the final 'Divine Cherry Blossom Great Purification' now."

At this time, the Fox Palace was not as strong as it had been at its peak, but thanks to the replenishment of the earth veins and the feedback from the bloodline, it was not without power.

Regardless, the awakening of Bai Chen's bloodline has genuinely awakened the foxes.

Hana-sanri couldn't cleanse travelers of impurities because of her status, but now Kosai-gumi can.

Now the Great Purification of Divine Sakura has been performed by the two former Fox Ladies and the Traveler together, which is a blessing for the corrupt.

You mean Paimon? Paimon... well, he's a cheerleader!

It's fortunate that Paimon can talk and say encouraging words, otherwise he would have to be a mascot along with the other little foxes.

No, these little foxes are actually much stronger than Paimon in combat, and they can even help fight off the filth.

After the Great Purification Ceremony of the Divine Cherry Blossoms ended, the traveler asked:

"Kusai-miya...are you still Hanazawa-ri?"

"Hmm? What's the question?" Fox Palace closed his fan and placed it under his chin, tilting his head in a puzzled look.

"Hana-sanri and Kitsuri-miya, aren't they both me?" Kitsuri-miya laughed.

She has memories of Hana Sanri, and she also remembers Hana Sanri's feelings back then.

It is precisely because she understands Hana Sanri's emotions and memories that she is more willing to acknowledge Hana Sanri's independent personality.

"However, I will 'return' Hana Sanri to you later, little one."

"Oh, no, it's Lord Ying and Lord Paimon, hehehe, I remember them both." Fox Palace continued.

Paimon scratched his head. "I don't know why, but when you were in Hana Sanri, it didn't feel strange to call me 'Master,' but now that you're like this, it just feels weird."

"Don't think about it, it just feels a bit strange." Yingmei nodded in agreement.

“Because she looks cunning like this, unlike when she’s in Hana-sanri, she looks gentle,” Yae no Miko laughed.

"Hehehe, maybe it really is because of her appearance and temperament." Fox Palace did not refute.

Her natural temperament was indeed not as gentle as Hana Sanri's, but that doesn't mean she wasn't gentle.

The gentleness in Hana Sanri truly extends to her physical demeanor; she looks incredibly gentle.

Fox Palace's gentleness is hidden deep inside. On the surface, she is a cunning fox, but deep down she is definitely a gentle person.

“You two really do look alike,” Paimon said, pointing with his little hand.

"Because the Divine Child is just copying me," said Fox Palace, shrugging. "How unoriginal."

“Who said I’m copying you? I wouldn’t entrust such an important task to a little fox who hasn’t grown up yet.” Yae no Miko retorted.

Watching the two bicker, Paimon asked, "What did Lin Qiu say about the Divine Child again?"

Paimon pretended to think for a moment, then said, "That's right, it's called 'Scumbag Fox'! You two are both scumbag foxes!"

Yingmei: "......"

Paimon, you're as bold as ever. I won't go along with you this time. Who told you to offend three people with just one sentence?

Offending two cunning foxes is bad enough, but they also betrayed Master Lin—no, Master Lin the conman.

"Lin Qiu... is truly an extraordinary person." Fox Palace pondered how to repay this favor.

I have no way to repay your life-saving grace. I will try my best to be reborn as a cow or horse for you in my next life instead of a fox.

Joking aside, favors are something you have to repay in this lifetime, but Fox Palace can't think of a way to do so for the time being.

Fox Maiden learned a lot from Yae no Miko. Lin Qiu not only saved her, but also 'saved' Kage. To exaggerate a bit, he and the Traveler even saved the entire Inazuma.

Such kindness was truly beyond what Fox Palace could repay, so they could only do their best to help Lin Qiu whenever he needed it.

However, before that, Fox Palace still has some things to take care of. After that, it's best to go to Pure Land of One Heart to find Lin Qiu. Then we can see Ying again.

If the Pure Land of One Mind is clearly Ying's inner space, why would he need to go there to find Lin Qiu?

“Divine Child, you and the Traveler should go back first. I still have somewhere to go,” said Fox Palace.

"Okay~, go and settle your old debts." Yae no Miko covered her mouth and chuckled.

Fox Palace is 'full of affections' and has a lot to deal with, but luckily most of the acquaintances are dead, hahaha.

Fox Palace arrived alone at the Forest of Guardians, and as soon as she arrived, she heard the voice of Goyakuzo.

"That scent! Is it you!?"

"Come here quickly! Let us see you!"

"Could it be that someone is making fun of us again?"

"Still as lively as ever." Fox Palace shook his head with a smile. But it's good this way. Encountering someone unchanged in an unfamiliar era always brings a sense of familiarity and security.

The little fox spirits around looked at Fox Palace from afar, hiding in the shadows, seemingly a little scared.

So familiar, yet so strange. Who is it? A stranger? Or someone we know?

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