Look carefully, this is how realm is used!

In order to avoid being disturbed, he set up several layers of barriers.

Although Shen Fuyuan did not refuse Kikyo and Feng when they came to meet him, the two sisters visited him less frequently because they knew that he was really busy.

Shen Fuyuan didn't take the initiative to go out, and Kikyo and Feng didn't take the initiative to come over, and the distance between the two sides seemed to be getting closer.

One month, three months, half a year...

The summer and autumn when we were apart from each other more often have passed, and the cold and snowy winter has arrived.

In a specific training room.

"Second level barrier!"

"Demon Sealing Array!"

Kikyo cast a two-layer square barrier with one hand to block the attack, and with the other hand she threw out seven talismans, which turned into chains to bind the attacker tightly.

Looking indifferently at the target that could not escape, Kikyo pinched the seal with one hand and increased the output of spiritual power, strangling it in an instant.

After making sure that the attacker could not attack again, Kikyo removed the barrier, and the active spiritual power calmed down.

"As expected of little Kikyo, she can already apply the latest techniques with ease."

Zi, who was watching the game, came over and praised.

Kikyo did not respond immediately to Zi's words. She reviewed and summarized the battle situation just now.

"Zi, I should have passed."

After Kikyo came back to her senses, she asked with an unchanged expression.

"More than qualified, it's more than enough for actual combat. Now you can ignore most higher-level monsters."

As Zi came closer, she spoke, gently turning the oil-paper umbrella that rarely left her side.

"That means the training has come to a temporary halt."

"That's right, Kikyo-chan."

Zi answered Kikyo's question and said that although the two had been together for nearly half a year, their relationship had not changed much.

Even though Zi acted like she was praising someone, Kikyo remained indifferent and only cared about her own progress.

The attentive Kikyo had already noticed that Zi Na was abnormally emotionless.

Even if Zi was in the right situation and gave the right performance, it was just right.

Shikigami are not necessarily emotionless, but beings like Yukari are hollow on the inside but appear to be the opposite on the outside.

As a human being with emotions and desires, Kikyo accepted it, but still felt a little awkward.

"It's time to continue with the Demon Sealing Orb."

"Let's wait until after the New Year with Feng. I wonder if the teacher will be free then."

Kikyo dusted off her clothes and muttered to herself, thinking of Shenfu Yuan whom she had not seen for a long time.

"Although this may be a bit of a blow to you, little Kikyo, but considering Lord Yuan's condition, it is very likely..."

Zi didn't finish her words and expressed it by shaking her head.

"Yeah......"

Kikyo pursed her cherry lips and looked in a certain direction, as if she could see the person she was talking about.

Kikyo hadn't heard the sound of the bells accompanying the arrival of Shenfuyuan for a long time.

Chapter 173: The Receding Figure

It was expected that Shen Fuyuan would be absent from this year's festival just like last year.

As for the differences, in addition to Kikyo and Feng, there is also Zi who celebrates.

However, whether Wuxin Shikigami can liven up the atmosphere depends on the cooperation of the girls.

The rich and delicious dishes were intertwined with fragrance and aroused the appetite, but Platycodon and Feng, who had grown another year older, were not as happy as they had imagined.

"elder sister......"

"Continue eating and don't disturb the teacher."

Facing Feng's conflicted gaze, Kikyo answered with a hint of disappointment in her tone.

Zi, who was sitting at the same dining table, glanced around with her gem-like red eyes but said nothing. She was just an emotionless Shikigami.

Even if he is no different from ordinary people in normal times, it is just an act and not from the heart.

According to the program, at this time, you either comfort or keep quiet.

After analyzing the situation, Zi chose to remain silent.

On the day of the New Year, the villagers came to the shrine to worship. Kikyo performed the duties of a shrine maiden, and Yukiya assisted her in a shrine maiden's costume.

Faced with the two naturally beautiful witches, one big and one small, some villagers secretly felt that their trip was worthwhile.

If nothing else, it's very pleasing to the eye.

Paying attention to the holy Platycodon and Aster, even the coldness of winter seems to be dispelled a little.

"Ding dong dong~"

Platycodon, who was entertaining an old man, shifted his attention unconsciously. When he saw a child playing with a string of bells, the emotion in his eyes disappeared in an instant.

Do you feel happy when you hear the ringing bells?

Maybe, but it's dissipated now.

Kikyo asked herself, her expectations were not crazy strong, but they were definitely not completely nonexistent either.

If I were to describe it, it would probably be that faint feeling that lingers in my heart.

However, the figure did not respond.

It is the spring rain season. The snow covering the ground has melted, but the sky is often not kind, and it rains every now and then, making the air humid and cold.

Platycodon looked at the fine spring rain outside the window, listening to the muddy sound of water drops, not knowing what she was thinking.

"Dingling bell~"

I don’t know how long it took, but the music played by the spring rain was suddenly interrupted by other sounds.

The dazed Kikyo blinked, then looked back and saw someone he hadn't seen for a long time appear in front of him.

"Hey, little Kikyo."

"teacher."

Shen Fuyuan, with a cheerful expression, coincides with the figure in Kikyo's memory.

"Are you done?"

Kikyo suppressed the emotions that were assaulting her heart, but a closer look revealed that she hadn't completely concealed them.

"I wanted to, but unfortunately, I didn't."

Shen Fuyuan approached step by step, and the bell hanging on his waist rang.

There is no denying that this is the figure that Kikyo wants to see and the voice that she wants to hear.

"I wonder how much time the teacher has?"

The joy that came from the meeting was completely replaced by regret and loss, and Kikyo couldn't help but ask specifically.

"At most half a day. I need to check Zi's data during this period so I can make some improvements."

The answer given by Shen Fuyuan made Kikyo feel even more depressed.

"You look so unhappy, are you reluctant to be my teacher?"

"If you want to act spoiled, that's fine."

Shen Fuyuan said jokingly as he clapped the closed fan.

"Teacher, you think too much."

Kikyo raised her hand to take away the fan and spoke in her usual manner.

"I'll take it seriously. It happens to be dinner time now, so let's go eat."

Shen Fuyuan didn't care. Now, besides taking care of Kikyo, his mind was more focused on the gains of the past nine months and countless puzzles.

"Okay, teacher."

Not noticing that Shen Fuyuan was distracted, Kikyo followed obediently behind him, keeping a very short distance.

It seemed close yet not close.

With the arrival of Shenfuyuan, the dining table became much more lively. Zi was one, and Feng was also one.

Compared to the proactive Kaede, Kikyo doesn't talk much, but that's normal given her personality. But whether it's really so, only I know.

The meal time was a little longer than usual. After everyone had eaten and drunk their fill, Shen Fuyuan took Zi back to the room to start checking the work.

While Shen Fuyuan was working, Kikyo, who was responsible for washing dishes, and Feng, who took the initiative to help, started a communication between sisters.

"Sister, you don't seem happy that Mr. Shen Fu is back."

Feng, standing in front of the sink, stood on a small stool to make up for the height difference.

"No, Feng, you're overthinking it."

Similar words came out of Kikyo's mouth to deal with her sister.

"But I always have this feeling."

"Sis, you're friendly and you're not exactly a talkative person. Why don't you talk to Mr. Shen Fu?"

"Like Master Zi's report, or like me telling Mr. Shenfu about my daily life."

Seven-year-old Feng knew better. She wiped the dishes with a clean rag while speaking.

The silent Kikyo tried to put herself in the situation that Feng described.

The topics between me and Shen Fuyuan, the topics I want to talk about with Shen Fuyuan.

Kikyo unconsciously recalled what happened in the city last year.

Show off your current achievements?

still......

Kikyo raised her wet hand and slowly moved it towards her head, but stopped halfway.

award? !

Thinking of the memory of being patted on the head, Kikyo quickly lowered her arm and concentrated on washing the dishes.

Feng saw everything, but didn't understand why Kikyo raised her hand, then raised it halfway and immediately put it down.

After Kikyo finished washing the dishes, she and Feng waited for a long time before Shenfu Yuan reappeared with Zi.

"I've taken care of Zi's problem, you don't have to worry, Kikyo. And it's almost time, I should go."

Shen Fuyuan proposed to leave without any hesitation. A strange gap appeared and he immediately turned around and walked into it.

Seeing Shen Fuyuan leave as soon as he said, Kikyo's lips moved, as if he wanted to say something.

Want to tell the other person about her progress during this period?

Kikyo couldn't make up her mind because it didn't feel right with what she had been doing.

My heart was like a tangled ball of yarn that couldn't be untangled in a short time, and I finally watched that figure leave.

The appearance of Shen Fuyuan did not calm Kikyo's heart, but instead created new waves.

The days passed by, the hot summer.

Kikyo, walking alone outside the village, came to the area of ​​the Tree of Ages and stopped at the edge of the barrier.

Kikyo didn't say anything. She stood there for a full half hour before touching the barrier in front of her, and then went back to waiting.

Half an hour, one hour, three hours...