The laid-back Shenzhu Shihui never considered herself a sentimental girl.

Perhaps it was because she saw Shenzhu zhong disappear right before her eyes, so she felt a little moved and suddenly wanted to ask Beichuan Si this question.

In fact, no matter how Beichuan Si answered, she would spare no effort to help him.

She just wanted to ask Beichuan Si this question.

It was rare for Shenzhu Shihui to put on a serious face.

Her face was filled with seriousness, and her eyes were fixed unblinkingly on Beichuan Si. Her cherry-pink lips opened and closed, and a somewhat serious voice followed:

"Beichuan, the question just now—ouch, ouch, ouch! It hurts! Ugh!"

Shenzhu Shihui's seriousness didn't even last three seconds before Beichuan Si pinched her cheeks, causing her to cry out in pain over and over.

"Indeed, this face is more familiar."

Beichuan Si nodded satisfactorily and added, "You pretending to be Yongshi was a bit unsettling for me. Now I can answer your question."

"????" Shenzhu Shihui.

She opened her mouth in astonishment at what Beichuan Si had said.

Is there such a thing?

"You just asked me if I wanted to resolve the method of the Red Seal or achieve balance between the mundane and hidden worlds, right?"

"Yes."

Shenzhu Shihui responded while rubbing her cheeks.

Although rubbing her cheeks had no effect on a Spiritual Body, after doing it, it seemed like her heart no longer felt pain.

"My thoughts aren't that complicated."

Beichuan Si replaced the batteries in the flashlight he was holding and continued, "Prioritize resolving the issue of the Red Seal, then see if we can deal with the balance between the mundane and hidden worlds."

"... Oh... so, you want everything, Mr. Temple?"

Magong Yongshi, beside him, asked tentatively after some thought.

"Actually, there's a significant difference. Knowing how to resolve the Red Seal is essential because it's a matter of life and death in the future."

Beichuan Si replied.

"As for the mundane and hidden worlds' issue, I can only say that I'll do my best to address it, but I also have self-awareness. I will not sacrifice anyone to achieve balance between the mundane and hidden worlds."

Yes.

No matter who the person is, Beichuan Si wouldn't sacrifice them for the balance between the mundane and hidden worlds.

"Whether it's for the future or for Yongshi, whether it's for Shihui or Kelian; sacrificing someone for balance... that's not the result I want to see. So I can only do my best, and if I truly can't achieve this goal, I can only say I tried."

Beichuan Si completely resolved Shenzhu Shihui's doubts.

He would try to tackle these issues but wouldn't treat it as a mission that must be accomplished like those ancient families.

Everyone has selfish desires, and Beichuan Si is no exception.

"So you really don't need to fret over this or that." Beichuan Si glanced at Shenzhu Shihui.

At a glance, he could tell that Shenzhu Shihui was saddened by having to fulfill the obligations of the Soul Suppressing Twins back then, which is why she suddenly asked him this question.

"Is... is that so..." Shenzhu Shihui responded in a daze.

"That's right."

Beichuan Si tested the flashlight in his hand, found it still usable, and held it with satisfaction, then said:

"I also don't know what you're thinking, or why the questions you've asked and the ones from the future are identical."

Ahem...

Shenzhu Shihui shrank her head embarrassedly, then complained a bit dissatisfied, "I was just asking! It's not like I meant anything else. Anyway, in the end, both Yongshi and I will support you."

Saying this, she winked at Magong Yongshi, who was teasing Nishijou Kurenai on the other side.

"Yes, no matter what Mr. Temple plans to do, Sister Shihui and I will support you."

Magong Yongshi said gently.

"Let's not talk about this for now." Beichuan Si glanced at his watch.

It's already been over three hours since they started.

According to summer timing, dawn should break around six in the morning.

By then, this village will disappear and only reappear the next day.

Before that happens—

"We still need to explore the Mouchi Main Family's estate."

Beichuan Si raised the flashlight.

In front, it was still filled with Yellow Springs miasma, extending to unknown locations.

But beyond this miasma, tiny lights were weakly flickering.

There... should be the Mouchi Main Family's estate.

"Let's go."

Beichuan Si, holding the flashlight, walked towards the direction of the lights.

...

The journey to the Mouchi Main Family wasn't that simple.

Along the way, Beichuan Si encountered some meaningless afterimages, likely remnants of villagers fleeing in panic from some disaster.

But what kind of disaster it was... wasn't very clear.

There was a clear boundary between the Mouchi Main Family's estate and the villagers' living area.

Near the mansion, one would see a long path stretching forward.

Stone lanterns were lit on both sides of the path, all of them uniform square stone lanterns, looking very orderly. The pale flames flickering inside brightened the otherwise dark path.

Apart from this path, both sides and even the entire perimeter of the Mouchi house were surrounded by dense, dark forests.

The oppressive forest felt as if it were enveloping you, making one feel as if they were inexplicably within it just by looking.

Beyond these, three torii gates stood ahead, their faded vermilion hue exuding a chilling feeling under the reflection of the flames.

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