Zongman: Unknowingly trapped in the hatchet

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The next day.

The second day of the school trip.

Originally, it was a four-person group consisting of Su Qing, Yui, Hikigaya and Ayaka, but as they walked, they inexplicably turned into pairs.

I'm going to be here.

The vermilion torii gate is particularly eye-catching against the backdrop of lush trees. Walking slowly along the path paved with fine gravel, you will see well-trimmed shrubs and the occasional wild flower on both sides.

“Kyoto is actually quite interesting.”

Walking on such a small path, Yui said with emotion.

The city filled with shrines and temples was not as boring as she had expected before she arrived.

“Just not boring.”

Su Qing originally wanted to say that this was because it was your first time here and you were still feeling fresh.

But after thinking about it, he decided not to spoil the girl's fun.

But he didn't notice that Yui secretly glanced at him and then gave a sly smile.

Walk forward and you will arrive at the shrine.

The young lady in a shrine maiden costume smiled and greeted the two of them, "May I ask how I can help you?"

They often take on the responsibility of helping tourists.

"Hmm... I want to buy some souvenirs to take back. Any recommendations?"

Yui asked after thinking for a moment.

"If you don't know what to buy, how about buying an amulet?"

The witch extended a hand respectfully, motioning for the two to follow her forward.

"Want to take a look?"

Yui tilted her head and looked at Su Qing with a questioning look.

"Let's go together."

Su Qing nodded and did not refuse.

Afterwards, the two followed the witch to a secluded place.

"Sir, this is the one."

The shrine maiden took out a amulet with a smile on her face, named "Yushou".

Its ribbon is golden and tied into a beautiful cherry blossom knot.

According to her, this symbolizes that the wearer's fortune in all aspects will bloom as brilliantly as cherry blossoms.

Sakura...?

Su Qing murmured softly in the depths of her heart, her gaze moving to the side imperceptibly, probably wanting to take a look at the girl whose face was blooming like a cherry blossom.

But as soon as he made a move, Yui seemed to have foreseen it and looked at him with a smile.

"Hey, Xiaoqing, what do you think?"

"say what?"

Su Qing was a little flustered, but he hid it well.

"Just... Is this the right thing for me to buy?"

Yui pointed at the knot again, but from her tone, it was hard to tell whether she liked it or not.

Should I ask him what I want to buy?

Su Qing never liked making decisions for others, but this time he looked at it seriously, which was unusual.

After a while.

Under the expectant gazes of the miko and Yui, he slowly said:

"I think it suits you very well. It always feels like you."

"Like me?"

Yui made a puzzled sound.

"When I first saw you, I thought of you like this."

Su Qing really thought so.

"That's it..."

Yui said softly, her pretty face slightly red. Her eyelids drooped at this moment, and her gaze gradually became warm and gentle.

"I think so."

She made a decision quickly, raised her eyes, smiled at Su Qing, and then bought it.

"Ah, guests. Do you want to ask for your fortune? It's free."

The witch suddenly clapped her hands, as if she suddenly thought of something, and spoke excitedly.

"free?"

Su Qing and Yui took a step back at the same time without making a sound.

The former is out of vigilance, while the latter is out of trust in the former.

The two of them had an unexpected tacit understanding.

Like light and shadow.

"Yes, because as this gentleman said, your companion really fits the image of our amulet.

I thought, this must be a kind of fate, right? So I took the initiative to give it to you for free. "

The witch seemed not to notice Su Qing and Yui's little actions, and smiled warmly.

"Would you like to try it? Everyone says our family's divination is very effective!"

Yui did not reply immediately, but moved closer to Su Qing and whispered:

"I always feel like she's so suspicious, I can't really put my finger on it."

"If you think so, then let's go. We'll disinfect this amulet later. If it doesn't work, we can just throw it away."

Su Qing was not very interested in things like fate and fortune, and he didn't think it was necessary even if it was free.

"You don't have to be so vigilant, do you? This amulet isn't cheap."

Yui was stunned. Didn’t she just buy this?

"If there's a problem, just throw it away, right? At worst, I can just take you somewhere else."

Su Qing said casually without caring.

But he would really do it, Yui knew it.

Her voice suddenly weakened, as if she had been bullied, and she murmured:

“Is that so…”

"Let's go. Let's go visit some other places."

Su Qing nodded, then turned and was about to leave.

He actually felt that something was amiss.

Logically speaking.

"Amulets" should be a very important source of economic income for the shrine.

But this place is so remote that there is not even a single person.

Or has this shrine become so desolate?

Seeing Su Qing was about to leave, Yui hurried to follow.

At this moment, the witch's voice, as sweet as a nightingale's, but with an indescribable allure, sounded behind the two of them.

"Sir, I think it would be better for you to draw a lottery. Our family's fortune is really effective."

Hear the sound.

Su Qing suddenly stopped, turned around slowly, narrowed his eyes slightly, and a hint of cold light flashed in them.

"Sorry, we're not really interested and we have other things to do."

Yui also turned around and said apologetically.

She had also been to the shrine in Tokyo, but the staff there had never been as persistent as the other party.

It's just like a scam.

"really?"

The breeze blew gently, blowing up the witch's bangs slightly. A very obvious regret flashed in her mysterious purple eyes. She continued,

"But it's my fault for not explaining it clearly. Our family's 'luck' actually includes many kinds of luck, such as career luck, academic luck, and...love luck."

"in love?"

Yui was stunned, not understanding why the other party emphasized these two words so much.

If they are lucky in love, then there is a god of marriage at Kiyomizu Temple, which they have visited before.

This is also one of the most famous places in Kyoto.

And does this count as internal competition among peers?

"Aido...Isn't the Enchanted Shrine at Kiyomizu Temple specifically for love luck?"

Yui tilted her head slightly and asked in confusion.

"It's different. They pray to the God of Bonding, while we pray to ourselves."

The witch explained patiently, her voice soft but with an unquestionable firmness.

"Xiang Ji? What kind of god is that?"

Yui blinked her gem-like bright eyes, her heart full of curiosity.

What is [Ji Shen]?

Or has she read too few books?

"My own self?"

Su Qing laughed with interest, then slowly walked towards the witch.

When the witch saw this, she was slightly pleased:

"This guest is right. 'Ji' is exactly your own [self]. It is not wrong to talk about gods. Each of us is our own god.

Because of this, no other shrine will be more effective than us!"

After the witch finished speaking, she opened her hands and a strange purple light slowly flowed in her pupils like a mysterious whirlpool.

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