"It always felt like an obvious result," Yang Xiying said with a subtle expression as she looked at Ibaraki Kasen, who was slumped on the ground, back in reality.

—Even when they combined their arms, they couldn't beat me before…

“Even so…” Ibaraki Kasen paused for a moment before speaking, “but this defeat has at least made me determined.”

"Determination?" Yang Xiying was taken aback.

“I entrust everything to you,” Ibaraki Kasen replied, and Yang Xiying was speechless for a moment, but finally spoke.

"Uh, didn't I already say that I hope Master Huashan will live a good life?" The person on the other end still sounded like they were giving their final instructions.

"I live because you want me to live; in other words, you have given me the right to live."

“Then naturally, my life, Ibaraki Kasen, belongs to you,” Ibaraki Kasen shook her head and then spoke.

"...!" Yang Xiying's eyes suddenly widened. Not a girl?! I'm not some gang leader either.

"From now on, you will be called the new sage of Gensokyo, and I will accompany you as your attendant."

“Just like the shikigami or children of other Gensokyo sages,” Ibaraki Kasen said with considerable seriousness.

"—Lord Yang, I look forward to your guidance in the future."

“Hua… Master Huashan, you don’t need to lower yourself like this,” Ibaraki Huashan’s sudden show of loyalty caught Yang Xiying off guard.

—So this is what entrusting everything to yourself means?!

"Since you, Lord Yang, wish for my survival, I will naturally follow your advice. Or have you changed your mind?"

"No...no, I was just a little surprised that you would do this, Master Hua Shan," Yang Xiying replied, embarrassed.

"Isn't this because someone didn't say who specifically didn't want Hua Shan to die?" At this moment, a voice came to Yang Xiying's mind.

"So the other side is pinning all their hopes on you," and that was Yakumo Yukari, followed by another voice.

It's quite disheartening to see someone who's been a partner for hundreds of years be snatched away by some greenhorn.

This is Ibuki Suika, but this girl seems to be breathing out air. Anyway, they have been paying close attention to Yang Xiying's handling of the Huashan matter.

【Uh…】Yang Xiying was drenched in sweat.

[But it's a good thing that Huashan ultimately gave up the idea of ​​ending her own life; it's also good that she now sees you as her pillar of support in life.]

"Just use your best techniques to shape her into your own form," Ibuki Suika continued, and Yang Xiying responded.

[Isn't that a bit of a bad thing to say?]

[Ha, Xiao Yang, are you still going to pretend to be innocent when you talk to me? You must be overjoyed to have such a beautiful woman like Hua Shan as your attendant.]

[I mean, a lot of people are watching our battle right now. Do you want them to start doubting our relationship?]

Are you ready to explode?

Yang Xiying's expression was subtle, because she had been impersonating Ibaraki Kasen for some time, so much so that the other girls in Gensokyo knew about her plan.

Therefore, they will definitely watch the show while dealing with Ibaraki Kasen, and he has already sensed that.

Several familiar auras have already gathered in the Human Village; they must be watching the live stream with Yukari Yakumo.

—If it wasn't a secret telepathic transmission, then what followed was just too exciting.

[emmmm, I actually quite enjoy the feeling of cheating,] Ibaraki Kasen responded silently, feeling that it's quite embarrassing to go public with a relationship now.

Tsk, even though it's a ghost, it's still acting all coy here.

"But you should be the one to expose this, since it's you who got involved with Zilan and me," Suika Ibuki retorted at this moment.

"That will have to wait until I've finished dealing with everything I have now," Yang Xiying replied directly, then looked at Ibaraki Kasen.

“I didn’t expect you to do this, Master Huashan. After all, I just wanted you to survive, and it wasn’t just my idea.”

"Both Sister Zi and Suika want you to live."

“But in the end, it was always you, Lord Yang, who stepped forward. Also, you can just call me Huashan now,” Ibaraki Huashan replied.

"I understand, but my room is indeed quite empty. Having a servant would be nice. But will you obey any of my orders, Huashan?"

If we continue to dwell on this now, then everything we said before will have been for nothing. Therefore, Yang Xiying decided to accept Ibaraki Kasen's proposal.

—Then he tentatively asked a question.

"Any...orders?"

Hearing Yang Xiying ask this question, Ibaraki Kasen was surprised, and a blush suddenly appeared on her face, because she thought of her previous night conversation with this person and Suika.

This person is a normal male, and a woman as a male attendant is supposed to...do she have to do that herself? That's far too casual.

But he had already said that he would entrust everything to Yang Xiying, who was superior to him...

"As long as Lord Yang gives the order, I, as his attendant, will do my best to fulfill it," Ibaraki Kasen said, taking a deep breath.

"Haha, judging from your hesitant manner, Hua Shan, you haven't made up your mind yet," Yang Xiying laughed at this moment.

"I...I've made up my mind, I will obey any order!" Ibaraki Kasen was speechless for a moment, then firmly retorted.

"Even if you ask me to do that...that kind of thing..." she said, becoming hesitant to speak, her face flushing slightly.

“Relax,” Yang Xiying walked up to Ibaraki Kasen and patted her on the shoulder to ease her tension. “I’m not upset because you’re hesitating.”

"I'm just relieved that Kasen will still be shy about these kinds of things, just like before."

"If you become someone who only obeys my orders and has no personal thoughts because of a battle, I really don't know what expression to make."

"—The kind of Kasen I know is one that can preach in a serious and earnest manner."

"You...do you really enjoy it when I nag you around?" Ibaraki Kasen asked with a strange expression.

"...Over time I developed a habit of preaching, but it was always just me saying it to myself so I wouldn't make the same mistake again."

As she spoke, her thoughts drifted back to the past.

"No...but, Lord Yang, if you're going to do that kind of thing, it would be better to find a girl you like..."

Finally, Ibaraki Kasen couldn't help but blurt out something, and Yang Xiying didn't know how to respond for a moment.

I felt I had two major options: one was to brush it off, and the other was because the girl I liked was right in front of me.

—It feels like there's no going back once you've made that last choice…

"Ha, I don't necessarily need my followers to do that kind of thing. Anyway, now that you've made up your mind, then come with me."

Yang Xiying ultimately chose option one, since there were people watching, and choosing option two would definitely lead to her being ridiculed to death by them.

Take your time and take your time.

"I should apologize for waking everyone up in the middle of the night. They're probably still awake. Also, please call me as usual."

"After all, when you go outside, we act as you normally would. Besides, you should be able to obey this order, right?"

“…Yes, Yang Xiying.” Upon hearing Yang Xiying’s words, Ibaraki Kasen hesitated for a moment, but finally agreed.

"Oh right, it's time to return these books too," she thought, and then, remembering something, she took out a few books from her spatial storage.

"This contains not only the Heavenly Book that you gave me before, Yang Xiying, but also another Heavenly Book that I found outside."

"Oh? Huashan, you've already learned all these books?" Yang Xiying was taken aback when she saw the books and couldn't help but ask.

“Yes, I’ve also felt that my learning speed has increased recently,” Ibaraki Kasen nodded.

“It’s just that I haven’t finished studying that new book yet… ah,” she then changed the subject, but her face suddenly froze.

She then realized that the book here was very dangerous; although it was an esoteric book, it was definitely not something that could be taken out now.

"Why is he making that face?" Yang Xiying was taken aback, as if the person opposite her had thought of something very ominous.

"This...this...I..." Ibaraki Kasen suddenly became incoherent, her gaze frequently drifting to the book.

"...The Chaos Martial Codex?"

Noticing the gaze from the other side, Yang Xiying immediately turned his attention to the book that had been handed to him, sensing that the problem lay in the book.

This should be that new book. Yang Xiying found it directly and saw the title of the book. Ibaraki Kasen became even more nervous.

“…Oh?” Yang Xiying took a look at the contents and raised an eyebrow after reading them through. The contents were quite sensational.

“I see. This is a technique that requires two people to complete,” Yakumo Yukari said, even appearing behind Yang Xiying.

Ibaraki Kasen felt things were getting even worse.

PS: This is a two-in-one compilation of four thousand words.

NO.220+221 I need your help in my spiritual practice!

"Because the Chaos Martial Scripture is divided into the Yang version and the Yin version, these two versions cannot be mastered simply by having good martial arts talent."

At that moment, Yakumo Yukari peeked halfway out from the gap next to Yang Xiying, revealing a rather surprised expression.

"Because Yang can only be learned by men, while Yin can only be learned by women."

"The two will each cultivate their Yang and Yin essences to perfection, and then use the [Binding and Creation Fusion] technique... Ah, ah—"

As she spoke, Yakumo Yukari's expression turned completely mocking and teasing as she looked at Ibaraki Kasen.

"Although I knew this martial art required a man and a woman to learn together, Hua Shan, did you still learn the part you were allowed to learn?"

“You’re really eager to learn,” Ibuki Suika said, popping up at that moment with a comical expression as she looked at the bewildered Ibaraki Kasen.

Having learned the Yin Manual and even passed on the Chaos Martial Scripture to Yang Xiying, what was the purpose of all this in the eyes of others? It's hard to guess.

"I……"

All I wanted to do was bury my head in a hole; I couldn't stay here any longer!

"I think it's better for me to think things over by myself for a while first... Afterwards, I'll apologize to the villagers! Goodbye!"

In the end, Ibaraki Kasen fled in panic, and she was able to escape directly because it wasn't a particularly enclosed space.

“Although she is a sage, she is still quite shy in this regard,” Yakumo Yukari said with a half-smile.

"Anyway, congratulations, Brother Yang! From now on, you are the new sage of Gensokyo," he then turned his gaze to Yang Xiying.

“Yes,” Yang Xiying nodded. He didn’t chase after Ibaraki Kasen, because Ibaraki Kasen really needed to be alone for a while.

—And leaving it here now would make me feel awkward.

"Now that the matter is over, let's go back."

He then said that Hua Shan should no longer be suicidal, so they could go back to rest and sleep.

And so, Yang Xiying and Yakumo Shiibuki Suika left the alternate dimension together, while Yang Xiying returned to the human village alone to let the villagers know she was safe.

Only after returning to his own residence did he find the girls who had come to watch the commotion looking at him with a hint of mockery.

Those who came included Reimu Hakurei, Marisa Kirisame, Alice, Yuuka Kazami, Remilia, Patchouli, Sakuya Izayoi, and Aya Shameimaru.

Well, almost everyone's here.

"Sure, Yang Xiying, oh no, I should call you the new Sage now. Just like that, one of the Sages of Gensokyo has become a follower."

Reimu Hakurei looked at him with a teasing expression.

"No, no, no, please call me as you always have."

Yang Xiying immediately adopted a negative stance, after all, Reimu Hakurei used to call the Sage Master with a hint of sarcasm.

“Having an attendant can indeed make you more and more like a strong person,” Kazami Yuuka said with a playful expression.

"Moreover, she is a Gensokyo Sage, and her potential is enormous, after all, she has cultivated a part of the Chaos Martial Codex."

"—Next, all you need to do is fill in the blanks for her."

"..." Yang Xiying suddenly felt awkward because all the girls watching the commotion around her were looking at her, and Kirisame Marisa spoke up directly.

"So, will Brother Yang use [Binding Creation Fusion] to complete the Chaos Martial Codex for Hua Shan next?" she teased.

—She was truly amazed to learn that there was such a cultivation method.

“I won’t force anyone,” Yang Xiying replied directly, and Reimu Hakurei spoke up at that moment, “Why?”

"Didn't she say she wanted to be your follower?" Since she's your subordinate, you should give her orders without hesitation.

"And that way you won't have to look at us with dangerous eyes," she added.

"..." Her words caused a subtle reaction from those around her, and Yang Xiying responded with a pursed lip.

"I am a very benevolent person. If you want to learn the Chaos Martial Codex, I don't mind sacrificing myself to help you complete it."

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