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"Is this a good buy for me?"
Yui pointed to the knotted ornament again, but you couldn't tell from her tone whether she liked it or not.
Should I ask him what I want to buy?
Su Qing never liked making choices for others, but this time she unusually examined the document carefully.
After a while.
Only then, under the expectant gazes of the shrine maiden and Yui, did he slowly speak:
"I think it suits you very well, it always feels like you."
"Looks a lot like me?"
Yui made a puzzled sound.
"It's just that the first time I saw you, you reminded me of this."
Su Qing really thought so.
"That's it..."
Yui spoke softly, her pretty face slightly flushed. Her eyelids lowered at this moment, and her gaze gradually became warm and gentle.
"I think so."
She made her decision quickly, looked up at Su Qing and smiled, then bought it.
"Ah, guests. Would you like to have your fortune told? It's free."
The shrine maiden suddenly clapped her hands, as if she had just thought of something, and said excitedly.
"free?"
Su Qing and Yui both took a step back without making a sound.
The former stems from vigilance, while the latter arises from trust in the former.
The two were surprisingly in sync.
Like light and shadow.
"Yes, because, as this gentleman said, your companion does indeed fit our image of a guardian spirit."
I think this must be some kind of fate, right? So I took the liberty of giving it to you for free.
The shrine maiden seemed oblivious to Su Qing and Yui's subtle actions, and smiled warmly.
"Want to give it a try? Everyone says our fortune telling is very accurate!"
Yui didn't reply immediately, but instead moved closer to Su Qing and whispered:
"I have a feeling that she's suspicious, but I can't quite put my finger on it."
"Since that's what you think, let's go. We'll disinfect this amulet again later, and if it doesn't work, we can just throw it away."
Su Qing wasn't particularly interested in things like fate and destiny, and even if it was free, she didn't think it was really necessary.
"There's no need to be so wary...? This amulet isn't cheap either."
Yui was taken aback. Wasn't this something she had just bought?
"If there's a problem, just throw it away, right? I can always send it to you from somewhere else."
Su Qing casually replied without paying much attention.
However, Yui knew he really would do it.
Her voice suddenly weakened, as if she had been bullied, and she murmured:
"Oh, I see...."
"Let's go. Let's explore some other places."
Su Qing nodded, then turned to leave.
He actually had a vague feeling that something was wrong.
Logically speaking.
"Omamori" (amulet offerings) should be a very important source of income for shrines.
But this place is so remote that there isn't a single person here.
Or has this shrine fallen into such a state of decline?
Seeing that Su Qing was about to leave, Jieyi hurriedly followed.
Just then, the priestess's melodious, nightingale-song-like cry, yet with an indescribable allure, rang out behind them.
"Sir, I think you should try it. Our family's fortune is really accurate."
Hear the sound.
Su Qing suddenly stopped, slowly turned around, narrowed her eyes slightly, and a hint of cold light flashed within them.
"Sorry, we're really not interested, and we have other things to do."
Yui turned around and said apologetically.
She had also visited shrines in Tokyo, but the staff there never persisted like this person.
It's practically a scam!
"really?"
A gentle breeze ruffled the shrine maiden's bangs, and a distinct hint of regret flashed in her mysterious purple eyes as she continued...
"But it's also my fault for not explaining clearly. Our family's 'luck' actually includes many kinds, such as career luck, academic luck, and... love luck."
"in love?"
Yui was taken aback, not understanding why the other person emphasized those two words so much.
If it's about love luck, there's a matchmaking deity at Kiyomizu-dera Temple, which they visited before.
This is also one of the most famous places in Kyoto.
And wouldn't this be considered internal competition within the same industry...?
"Aido...Isn't the Kiyomizu-dera Temple's Matchmaking Shrine specifically for improving your love luck?"
Yui tilted her head slightly and asked in confusion.
“It’s different. They pray to the god of destiny, while we pray to ourselves.”
The priestess explained patiently, her voice soft yet carrying an undeniable firmness.
"Xiangji? What kind of deity is that?"
Yui blinked her bright, jewel-like eyes, her heart filled with curiosity.
What is "Self-Spirit"?
Or is it because she hasn't read enough books?
"One's own self?"
Su Qing smiled with interest, then slowly walked towards the shrine maiden.
Upon seeing this, the priestess's expression subtly lit up with joy:
“This guest is right. ‘Self’ is indeed one’s own self. It’s not impossible to talk about gods, as each of us is our own god.”
That's why no other religious society is more effective than ours!
After the priestess finished speaking, she opened her arms, and an eerie purple light slowly swirled in her pupils, like a mysterious vortex.
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Chapter 294 Praying for [Self]
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what......
Yui understood exactly what the shrine maiden meant.
But what good things can be said if even she can understand them?
She immediately looked troubled, tugged at Su Qing's sleeve, and whispered:
"I have a feeling this person might be some kind of missionary or something. The way they talk is really strange."
"Who knows? But I'm here, so don't worry too much."
On the path of self-discovery, some people, like this witch, will go too far and stray from the right path.
Simply put, it means "going astray in cultivation".
This is something we take for granted.
Su Qing shook her head and comforted Yui.
He then took two steps forward, his dark eyes lowered, and [Gaze of the Abyss] was quietly activated in that instant.
"Guest... Your eyes are very peculiar. I dare not look into your eyes for long. Perhaps I am worried that if I look at you for too long, I will fall in love with you, and I cannot say no."
The priestess lowered her head shyly, no longer daring to look him in the eye.
Yui: ?
"Since it's free, please take a look at my 'luck'."
Judging from the shrine maiden's words and actions, the other party is most likely a madman.
However, Su Qing did agree with one of the other party's points of view.
If there truly are gods in this world, then they must have only one name—"Self".
"Okay. Please accept this."
The priestess took out a brocade pouch with gold trim and respectfully presented it to Su Qing with both hands, while giving him instructions.
"Please open the brocade pouch where you cannot see me."
"If it's about praying for blessings for oneself, shouldn't the tourists be allowed to choose for themselves?"
Su Qing smiled and asked in return.
Is it influenced by mainland China?
I never expected the container to be a brocade pouch...
"Although [Ji] is the most trustworthy deity, there are things that even deities are powerless to do."
You have control over your luck, but you can't control your destiny.
And fate and fortune are inextricably linked.
Perhaps sometimes, accepting fate with equanimity is a form of magnanimity.
The shrine maiden kept her head down and stopped looking directly at Su Qing after that.
"hehe."
Su Qing let out a meaningful laugh, seemingly a subtle mockery of her sophistry.
The priestess did not refute, but simply lowered her head even further.
"In that case, I'll have one too. Please get me one as well."
Yui stretched out her small hand, a bright smile on her lips, and stood side by side with Su Qing.
"That would be perfect. Please choose one from the options."
The witch placed three brocade pouches on the mahogany table, identical to the ones Su Qing had received.
"Huh? If I remember correctly, shouldn't we just accept it?"
Yui withdrew her outstretched hand.
Quietly awaiting the priestess's next words.
"That's true, but as [Ji] once said, more often than not, we should learn to [actively seize] before accepting it."