aircannonsinc Chapter 280 Sightseeing
Chapter 280 Sightseeing
Late at night, everything is silent.
In the sky as black as ink, there is only a bright moon hanging high in the sky and a few cold stars on the horizon, accompanying those who have not yet fallen asleep.
On the roof of the castle tower, Mo Ran was lying on the highest point of the roof with his hands resting on his head. There were probably not many people in this world who were capable of and willing to do this.
There were footsteps beside me, and a playful yet kind voice called out: "Xiao Ran, why aren't you sleeping so late?"
Mo Ran sat up, looked at his mother, and said, "I can't sleep, come out and enjoy the moon."
Alice was sitting next to him, also looking at him, and said with concern: "Then remember not to stay up too late. Mom knows that you are very strong now, but you still have to pay attention to your health."
"Don't worry, Mom. I've always been very careful." Mo Ran opened his wide sleeves and patted his strong arms.
"It's really good." Alice nodded slightly and asked with a smile: "Son, Mom plans to go shopping in Inazuma tomorrow. Do you have any recommendations for places to go?"
"As for Inazuma, the famous ones are the Narugami Taisha Shrine and the Town Guard Forest. But if you're willing, I can take you to visit the Three Bugyos, Kaijima Island, and Tsurukan Island!" Mo Ran counted the places to visit on his fingers.
"Looking at it this way, there are quite a lot of places we can go. Well, let's set off tomorrow after you get up."
"Okay, I'll get up early tomorrow and make breakfast."
"My son is awesome. He's loved by me."
"Otherwise, how could he be your son?"
"Oh, you're so sweet, hahaha." Alice covered her mouth and chuckled, and said leisurely: "By the way, what did you do to scare the head of the family this afternoon?"
"Nothing much. I just tapped his shoulder and used some lightning elemental power, which spread throughout his body. Then I told him to deal with those things."
"That's it?" Alice asked again.
Mo Ran spread his hands and said, "No more."
"It seems that the head of the Hiiragi family is quite quick-witted. He knows that your identity cannot be exposed, but he dares not disobey. After all, the Eye of the Rock Element God uses the power of the Lightning Element. This is not normal no matter how you look at it."
"Right, that is it."
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The next day, in the early morning, the sky was just beginning to turn pale and all living things were still in a daze.
Mo Ran had already prepared breakfast in the kitchen and carried two bowls of noodles to the stone table in the courtyard.
Soon, Alice packed up the things she might need and went out to the stone table to finish the breakfast prepared by her son.
The two set out on a journey, their goal being to guard the forest.
The forest still retains the same appearance as it did many years ago. Not a single ray of sunlight can penetrate it, and it is eerie, strange and eerie everywhere.
After the two entered the Guarded Forest, not many eyes were on them. One reason was that the three Inazuma clans were equal now and no one looked down on anyone else.
The second reason is that Mo Ran revealed his aura slightly, causing some monsters who had lived for a long time to warn their subordinates not to disturb this great god, otherwise disaster might befall them.
Alice glanced at an area of dense trees and picked up a pen and paper to take notes. In the guide to Teyvat, exploring the eternal kingdom was an unfinished chapter.
Walking along the smooth path, you can see a house and a mountain not far away. Trees with pink petals are blooming along the mountain road.
This is the highlight of today. As for the Guardian Forest, it is just a transit station along the way.
Mo Ran took Alice's hand, and in a flash of lightning, the two of them were already standing at the entrance of the Naruto-Oh! Taisha Shrine. As they were hiding, the people who came and went to ask for divination and the shrine maidens did not notice at all.
"Mom, this is the Narukami Taisha Shrine, the most famous attraction in Inazuma. You can see the sacred cherry blossoms, ask for fortune, and exorcise evil spirits and slay demons. It's a multi-purpose thing." Mo Ran introduced in a torrent of words.
Alice nodded slightly and said, "Did I miss something? I remember that Palace Master seemed to be a very interesting fox!"
"Over there." Mo Ran pointed to a woman with pink hair and wearing a modified shrine maiden's costume under the eaves.
At this moment, Yae Shenzi was coaxing a newcomer who was holding a book in her hand, saying that if the name was called incorrectly, she would be fined. The girl was so anxious that she was about to cry.
"Palace, Lord Palace Master..." the witch called out again.
Yae Shinko raised his hand and scratched her smooth chin, with a teasing look in his eyes, and said with a smile: "Call me Editor-in-Chief."
"Yes, Mr. Editor-in-Chief, this month's novel ranking..."
"Shh." Yae Shinko put a finger to her lips to quiet her down, then pinched the little miko's nose and said, "I am the Lord of the Palace now, you called me the wrong name again, little guy, hehe."
The witch held the recorded manuscript tightly in her arms. She had heard that the chief priest loved to play pranks, and she deeply regretted it at this moment.
Although being a shrine maiden is an easy job with a high salary and is respected by the residents of Inazuma, including the military, it would be a torment to face the provocations of this chief priest tomorrow.
"It's only been a while, and you're already wet with tears. You're still very fresh." Yae Shinko smiled softly with her hands covering her mouth, and said, "I won't tease you anymore. Little guy, bring the transcript here. I'm the chief editor and I'm going to start working."
"Yes." The little witch no longer dared to say the name. After handing over the manuscript, she stood aside with her head down, feeling lucky that she had escaped.
As Yae Kamiko flipped through the list, she smiled brightly, because her works were on the list. It was the most exciting thing for a writer to see her works gradually enter the eyes of readers. It would be even better if her works became a hit.
"Priest Yae, I'm sorry for disturbing you!" A deep voice came, and Yae Shen Zi was struck by lightning. He quickly stuffed the manuscript into his clothes on his chest. His movements were so swift that they could be called extremely fast.
"Ahaha, it turns out to be... Mr. Mo Ran. I wonder what important matter has brought you here?" Yaezakami waved his hands behind his back and let the little witch leave.
The little witch was stunned, bowed, and walked away in small steps.
Mo Ran put his hands together and smiled softly, "I brought my mother to your club to see the sacred cherry blossoms and maybe ask for a fortune or something."
"It's a great honor for you to be here, sir. Haha, your mother... your mother is still as young as ever, and has an extraordinary demeanor." When Yae Shenzi saw Alice, he felt his whole body stagnate.
The tail hidden in the clothes couldn't help but become restless, its fox ears twitched, and its cheeks flushed.
"Oh my, the little fox is blushing. When I came here before, it was still in the form of a fox and I couldn't see it clearly. Now it's a feast for the eyes!" Alice's eyes were curved like two crescent moons.
When Mo Ran heard it, he snapped his fingers to create a sound barrier to prevent outsiders from knowing the secret. Then he walked under the divine cherry and listened with his ears pricked up.
Yae Shinko pinched the hem of her skirt, looking at the silent man in black, feeling a little at a loss, especially when she caught a glimpse of Alice out of the corner of her eye, her heart trembled.
Seeing that her son and the fox were silent, Alice smiled and said, "What's wrong? You don't want to talk? Didn't the little fox talk a lot before?"
"The old lady is joking. How dare the Son of God offend you!" The Yae Son of God's eyes were shy, his legs were trembling, and even his breathing was a little rapid.
Alice put her hands on her shoulders and said word by word, "Oh, really? You just lost the drinking contest and I grabbed your ears and tail and rubbed them. Is there any need to be so shy?"
"Madam, the ears and tails of the fox tribe can only be touched by important people. I thought you had no relationship with the master and almost broke the contract without permission." Yae Shinko leaned against Alice like a little bird, burying his head in the softness.
"What if I want to touch it now?" Alice's jade hand fell on the fox ear and rubbed it slowly.
Yae Shinko's body trembled slightly, and he couldn't help but let out a fox's cry, as if he was in great pain. If Alice hadn't supported him, he would probably have rolled on the ground.
Seeing this scene, Mo Ran moved his feet slightly, blocking the crowd's view with his body. He was tall and dressed in a black robe with wide sleeves, so it was easy for him to block the two people hugging each other.
After about an hour, Alice finally stopped, but seeing that he was still not satisfied, she said, "It's more comfortable when he's in fox form. I can only touch his ears in human form, which is not very satisfying."
When these words came out, not to mention the already confused Yajyou God's Son, even Mo Ran was slightly startled and secretly thanked that he was a human being.
After all, elf ears look very tempting. If I had elf ears, I would definitely have to share half of the pain.
Thinking of this, Mo Ran looked at the flushed, speechless Bajie Son of God, and secretly thanked him for his hard work.
"Mom, it's been a long time. Shall we go draw lots?" Mo Ran suggested, because looking at the exhausted little fox, it would be impossible for him to take them sightseeing.
Alice nodded slightly and said, "Okay, let's try to see what kind of lot I can draw with these hands that are stained with the scent of Bai Chen's bloodline and fox ears!"
"Madam, master, I will take...you guys there." Yae Shenzi stretched out his arms and legs, his whole body supported by Alice.
Mo Ran shook his head and said, "You should go and have a good rest. You are not fit to go out in public in your current state."
"It's okay, Son of God can do it." Yae Son of God needed to straighten his back, but it was difficult to do so. His feet could only move slowly and he couldn't move at all.
Alice put her arm around her slender waist and said, "Come, I'll help you."
They walked in front, talking and laughing. In the eyes of others, they were a pair of sisters having a great time chatting with each other. However, Mo Ran, who was walking behind, always felt that there was something strange about this.
My mother had seen the Son of God in the form of a fox, so why didn't I see her? Could it be something that happened after the dark filth?
Because of the system he carries and because he has jumped through two timelines, Mo Ran is now much older than Alice. Perhaps even older than the other three people in the family combined.
But it is not a problem. No matter how old he is, he is still a child in front of his mother. The blood connection will not change. It is something that time cannot wash away and will exist no matter how long it takes.