The following events were easily resolved.

Whether it was unraveling the emotional knots or completely letting go of the heavy thoughts in their hearts, Four Directions Huixue carefully replaced the round mirror back onto the stone frame between the Moon Mirrors.

Under the manipulation of Four Directions Huixue, the crystal-clear moonlight rolled back entirely.

The familiar trembling sound was heard once more.

The Four Directions Shrine sank back into the ground and the moonlight lingering in the air dissipated along with it.

"Now... everything here is finished," Four Directions Huixue said, as she took the round mirror back and rehung it over her chest.

Yes, the affairs of the Four Directions Shrine had come to a close at this junction.

Beichuan Si once again heard the system prompt by his ear.

'System prompt: Henceforth, the dim Four Directions Shrine will continue to be engulfed in darkness, the bright lamps can never be lit again, vengeful spirits endlessly driven by the Yellow Springs, chunks of flesh writhing in the dark, all losing their proper colors. The hateful family head, endlessly, pursuing the greed of immortality, all of these are the chief culprits pushing the Four Directions Shrine into the dark abyss. But—even in such an ugly family, there are still aspects of human brilliance shining through, the glittering magatama, lovers who have promised each other, the Moon Witch uncertain of her own fate...'

'As the one who resolved their obsessions, did you obtain what you desired? All this... only you would know.'

'Ding! System prompt: Task 'The Greed for Immortality' has been completed.'

'Task completion reward: Calamity Stone.'

With a crisp sound, Beichuan Si distinctly felt something extra in his backpack.

But, Beichuan Si did not take out the Calamity Stone, instead, he said to Four Directions Huixue, "Let's leave this place."

After all, the Four Directions Shrine was not a place of goodness; it could not be lingered in for long. Just as the system narration said, the moment the Four Directions Shrine sank, the suppressed Yellow Springs stirred again, and the cold howls of vengeful spirits resounded once more.

The two hastened their departure from the mountainous shrine, making their way toward the Shrine Torii.

About three minutes later, both of them reached the big torii of the shrine.

"Beichuan Master," Four Directions Huixue turned her head to look at Beichuan Si.

Her expression was somewhat tense.

Thinking that she would soon have to rely on her own strength to survive... Four Directions Huixue's legs trembled slightly.

"Don't be afraid," Beichuan Si's voice timely rose.

He looked at Four Directions Huixue, his tone unchanged, "I'm here with you."

"Okay," hearing this, Four Directions Huixue nodded, finally seeming to let go of her worries.

She reached out her hand and began to try to open the barrier.

Almost ten seconds later, the passage was opened, and Four Directions Huixue and Beichuan Si did not hesitate to leave the Four Directions Shrine.

The Four Directions Shrine was left behind them, the entire spiritual realm once again plunged into dead silence.

Everything that had happened here... was once again buried.

…

After leaving the spiritual realm, Beichuan Si glanced at the time.

It was now five o'clock in the morning.

It had been nine hours since they officially entered the spiritual realm at eight o'clock last night.

Beichuan Si was still bearable, body-wise; after all, he possessed eight times the physical constitution of an average person. However, Four Directions Huixue, who had struggled with another Huixue for control of her body midway and later helped Beichuan Si by mobilizing the moonlight, was already utterly exhausted in spirit...

The moment they left the spiritual realm, her spirit relaxed momentarily, making it hard for her even to stand steadily.

Seeing Four Directions Huixue in such a state, Beichuan Si did not hesitate to call out Shenzhu Shihui and had Shenzhu Shihui materialize to carry Four Directions Huixue down the mountain.

Hearing Beichuan Si say such a thing, Shenzhu Shihui originally wanted to refuse, as, being a distinguished good spirit, doing such menial work was definitely below her status.

But—

"Sorry to trouble you at this time, Miss Shenzhu," Four Directions Huixue apologized, her voice weak as she lay on Shenzhu Shihui's back.

"It's nothing, Beichuan often mentions that we should help each other," Shenzhu Shihui responded spiritedly, speaking smoothly.

After all, Beichuan Si had just promised a switch plus three games.

This was a condition Shenzhu Shihui absolutely couldn't refuse.

Watching a cheerful Shenzhu Shihui carrying Four Directions Huixue down, Magong Yongshi sighed.

But this was also a choice made by her sister. Plus, having Beichuan Si carry a girl might indeed be improper, so she didn't say much more.

The two people and three good spirits made their way down like this.

About more than ten minutes later, Beichuan Si and company had also safely reached the foot of the mountain, and they even encountered the pleasantly surprised Master Yutian and Master Onodera.

It turned out that the two had felt it slightly improper to just leave after exiting the spiritual realm, so they had stayed at the base of the mountain waiting.

They both had made arrangements—if Beichuan Si and Four Directions Huixue had not appeared by six in the morning, they were planning to leave and seek help from the bodyguards of the Four Directions Family staying in Tenkawa Village.

Now that they saw both of them safely returning, Master Yutian and Master Onodera could finally feel at ease.

They greeted Beichuan Si and Four Directions Huixue warmly, their words also hinting at inquiring about the relationship between Beichuan Si and Four Directions Huixue.

After all, Four Directions Huixue had previously attacked Beichuan Si, though unsuccessfully.

But now, they saw Beichuan Si walking with her, completely unharmed...

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