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"Chinese cuisine?"

Yuihama exclaimed in surprise, "Yukino, you didn't learn this specifically for Ye Feng-jun, did you?"

"No, I just suddenly became a little interested."

Yuki denied it.

However, Yuihama didn't believe it at all. She chuckled and hugged Yukino's arm affectionately, "Yukino, how far have things progressed between you and Yefeng-kun?"

"And there's more..."

"This morning you were in the bathroom for so long, did you... ... "

Seeing the mischievous grin on Yuihama's face, a beautiful blush suddenly crept up from her neck to her cheeks. Yukinoshita raised a hand to touch a strand of hair at her temple, feigning calmness as she said:

"We just chatted for a while, Yui, don't make wild guesses."

"Haha~ Yukino blushed, and blushing Yukino is even more... um~"

Just then, a little girl suddenly bumped into Yuihama's arms, interrupting the girl's teasing of Yukinoshita.

"No~"

Yuihama felt a sharp pain in her lower abdomen and couldn't help but let out a short groan, but her hands instinctively reached out to protect the little girl.

Yukino quickly grabbed Yuihama, who was about to fall.

"Yukino, I'm fine."

Yuihama steadied herself, looked at the little girl in her arms, squatted down, and asked anxiously, "How are you? Are you hurt anywhere?"

The little girl was somewhat indifferent. She shook her head and then quickly ran away, bypassing Yuihama.

Yuihama frowned slightly and murmured, "She seems to be in a hurry, and it's so late..."

Just then, the shop manager came out and said, "That little girl from earlier has been ostracized lately because she lies."

"Huh—you're lying?"

"Ah~"

The shopkeeper sighed and said, "It's said she was always a withdrawn child, and recently, they've reportedly discovered a man-eating monster in the back mountains..."

At this point, the shopkeeper looked at the little girl who had run away and said, "Our town is located in Chiba City and is protected by the gods. It has always been peaceful, so no one believes in it."

"but... ..."

The shop manager looked worried. "There have indeed been several missing persons cases in Chiba Town recently. Although it may just be a coincidence, you should still be careful at night and try not to wander around."

"..."

Unlike the brightly lit cities, the town was only illuminated by a few dim streetlights, which lit up a small area of ​​the road.

Most of the surrounding area was dark.

Although there were many pedestrians on the road, it still made people feel uneasy.

Yui stopped and hesitated, then said, "Yukino, I want to go find that girl..."

Chapter 417 Chiba Shrine

What about people?

You just went to buy something a hundred meters away, and you got lost?

After making the tent a little more comfortable, Ye Feng sat on the air mattress, checked the time, and couldn't help but sigh.

The promised dish...

It now appears that the deal has fallen through.

Ye Feng's heart stirred, and he found Yukinoshita and Yuihama.

To his surprise, the two of them actually headed up the mountain to the side... ...It's so late, are you planning to go mushroom picking in the mountains?!

Ye Feng couldn't help but mutter a complaint to himself, but both of them were protected, and neither evil nor those with ill intentions could get close.

So there's no need to worry about safety.

Ye Feng lay on the bed, deciding to take a nap. If he fell asleep, they couldn't just throw him out, could they?

Although the chances are slim, they might soften their hearts and reluctantly squeeze in with him...

well.

that's it.

While Ye Feng was sleeping, at the same time, Yukinoshita and Yuihama were walking towards the back mountain.

According to the information they gathered, there was an abandoned shrine in the back mountains, and the girl might have gone there.

"Whoo~"

Yuihama exhaled and asked nervously, "Yukino, doesn't it feel so quiet here?"

"Don't worry, it's okay."

Yukinoshita calmly replied, "In fact, Ye Fengjun left protective power on us, so even if we encounter danger, we will be fine."

"The power of protection?"

Yui subconsciously touched her body, and after realizing what was happening, she couldn't help but complain, "Ye Feng-kun, really, don't always secretly add things to people's things—"

Despite her complaints, Yuihama's tense and uneasy heart gradually calmed down.

Although he wasn't physically present, he had always been silently protecting her...

No no no!

You can't be soft-hearted, you can't be soft-hearted, otherwise you'll definitely be bullied in all sorts of ways!

Seeing Yuihama's mixture of shyness, sweet satisfaction, and conflicted shame and indignation...

Yukino sighed softly, looked away, suppressed her bitterness, and said calmly, "Yui, the abandoned shrine is just ahead."

"Ah~"

Yuihama snapped out of her daze and suddenly remembered her purpose.

She stuck out her pink tongue and ran quickly toward the shrine. "Yukino, I'll go take a look first."

Seeing Yuihama's recklessness, Yukinoshita had no choice but to quicken her pace and catch up.

Passing through the dilapidated torii gate, a few dozen meters away, stands a small shrine.

The shrine was dilapidated and overgrown with weeds, clearly having been abandoned for many years.

"Whoo~"

She took a deep breath and quickened her pace.

"Yukino, come here quickly~"

As soon as they entered the shrine, Yui's voice rang out, "Yukino, what's this? It's so strange..."

Yuihama hid on the ground, holding a stick, curiously poking at a clump of black mud. To Yukinoshita's surprise, the clump of mud was actually wriggling...

It looks like they want to run away.

"Yukino, do you think this is slime? It's so soft and fluffy when you poke it, it looks so cute!"

Yukinoshita said she couldn't see anything cute about that lump of black mud.

"Yui, be careful."

Yukino gave Yuihama some instructions, and then began to look around.

"What are you doing here?"

Just then, a cold voice rang out.

It was the little girl who bumped into Yuihama.

At that moment, the little girl, holding a camera in her arms, stared blankly at Yuihama and Yukinoshita.

Yui blinked and suddenly said, "I feel like this child is familiar. Oh right... her expressionless face is exactly like Yukino's."

Yukinoshita: "... ..."

Yukino looked at Yuihama expressionlessly, feeling that this girl was deliberately mocking her...

"Haha~"

Yui chuckled, then quickly walked over to the little girl, squatted down, and said happily, "That's great! I'm so glad you're alright. By the way... I'm Yui Yui, little sister, what's your name?"

"Tsurumi Rumi."

Rumi Tsurumi gripped her camera tightly, took two awkward steps back, and looked at Yuihama warily.

Yuihama's enthusiasm was completely overwhelming for her.

"Rumi-chan~"

Yuihama sensed Tsurumi Rumi's tension and wariness. She softened her expression and said gently, "It's dangerous to be out so late. Shall I take you home?"

Rumi Tsurumi took another step back, pursed her lips, looked at the gentle-looking Yuihama, and shook her head, saying, "I can't go back, or I'll attract monsters..."

talking.

Rumi Tsurumi bypassed Yuihama and grabbed the small clump of black mud from the ground.

Strangely enough, once that lump of black mud reached Tsurumi Rumi's hands, it immediately began to wriggle and swell, turning into a round, football-sized object.

It even has a pair of tiny black ears and a pair of big, bright black eyes, making it look quite adorable.

Upon seeing this, Yuihama and Yukinoshita looked surprised.

Because this wasn't some strange black mud at all, but a strange creature.

Yukinoshita whispered, "Yui, if the protective power wasn't triggered, it means there's no danger."

"Hmm~"

Upon hearing Yukinoshita's words, Yuihama's tense body gradually relaxed.

“Woo—woo—”

A crisp sound rang out, and Tsurumi Rumi gently stroked the little creature in her hand, whispering, "Chiba, are you hungry? I brought you some food..."

Yui couldn't help but ask, "Rumi-chan, what is this...?"

"Chiba."

Tsurumi pursed her lips, took out bread and sausages, and fed the little creature while saying, "This is the deity of this place, but it became like this to protect me..."

"Lord God?!"

Yuihama was surprised, while Yukinoshita pondered for a moment before saying, "I remember, this shrine used to be called Chiba Shrine. According to legend, Chiba was the guardian of this place..."

"Is it really a deity?"

Yui's nervousness slowly dissipated. She curiously examined the dark, soft, and exceptionally cute little creature, and hesitated, "But...it looks..."

"It really is a deity!"

Rumi Tsurumi said in a firm tone.

Haha~ I had no doubts~

Yui quickly waved her hand, scratched her head, and chuckled awkwardly, "Actually, I just think it's too cute. Oh, right..."

"Rumi-chan, I saw a deity like that a few days ago too~"

Rumi Tsurumi looked at her in surprise.

Yuihama took out her phone, opened a saved picture, and turned the screen towards Tsurumi Rumi. "Rumi-chan, this is her. I heard she's the Sun Goddess~"

Rumi Tsurumi glanced at her and then looked away. "Are you willing to believe me?"

"Hmm~"

Yui nodded, squatted down and patted Tsurumi Rumi's head, saying softly, "However, it's dangerous for Rumi-chan to stay here alone. Why don't you come back with us?"

Tsurumi Rumi hesitated. This place was indeed unsafe, but if she went back, she would attract the monsters there as well...