He placed a bit of incense given to him by Abe no Seimei into the burner, skillfully lighting it and covering it with the exquisite lid. His actions, once unfamiliar, had become almost second nature. A light smoke wafted from the burner, filling the room with a fragrant aroma that subtly soothed the senses, opened the mind, and harmonized body and spirit.

Time to sleep, or I'll be forcibly logged off...

In any case, I've already mentioned it, no one should disturb me, not to mention that old man and his family of three probably have lots to discuss today, so they likely won't think of an outsider like me...

With these thoughts, Gu Mo, who was brimming with energy after leveling up, soon found himself enveloped in the fragrance, gradually drifting into a dreamlike state. The seemingly long day finally came to an end.

...

...

The next day.

Gu Mo furrowed his brows, feeling unaccustomed in the serene Japanese-style room, inwardly cursing the annoying old man for summoning him just after he had finally awakened and finished washing up, claiming there was something to discuss.

But now that he was here, he'd been waiting for a while and the old man still hadn't shown up?

If that was all, it wouldn't be so bad, but instead...

He looked up to see Ah Xiu and her sister calmly sitting opposite him. These identical twins not only looked like they were molded from the same template, but their delicate and doll-like features were accentuated by tear-shaped beauty marks, their long black hair smooth and glossy like silk.

Even their outfits were strikingly similar today, both clad in deep blue kimonos. Rarely did young girls wear such attire, naturally offering a refreshing sight.

But after the novelty and appreciation faded, Gu Mo felt a bit perplexed because they looked too similar, or rather, identical. He couldn't tell who was who! Which one was Saito Hidechika? And which was Saito Yoshitaka?

Their appearances identical, their clothes similar, even their expressions didn't differ much; Hidechika was inherently taciturn and reserved, and her sister, despite her bold name Yoshitaka, was similarly cold and silent.

They were completely identical, how could he possibly tell them apart!

——"??? (100%)."

——"??? (100%)."

Gu Mo glanced at the string of question marks above the two black-haired girls' heads and couldn't help but curse the lousy system in his mind.

But that was to be expected; he couldn't pinpoint a target object, so their specific IDs wouldn't display. Just like when he was unsure of someone's identity, that person's specific ID wouldn't appear, but instead was shown as question marks.

The current situation, though slightly different, was essentially the same. He knew these sisters' names, but couldn't differentiate between them and didn't know who was who... The incompetent system seemed to display based on his knowledge, naturally leading to this result.

When he had first come over, he greeted them, but both merely nodded in acknowledgment without speaking... with Ah Xiu, there's nothing to be done, but wasn't the other one a bit too aloof?

Gu Mo pondered, sighing, trying to differentiate them through their Guardian Spirits, but without using the Power of the Guardian Spirit, or when intentionally concealing it, only the hosts could perceive their presence through the link and connection.

As he wrestled with his dilemma, heavy footsteps sounded from outside.

It was the voice of Saito Dosan, hard to imagine that this broad, bearded elderly man was once the leader of Chu Yeshi's Demon Hunters, skilled in martial arts, even catching the eye of Suzuka Imperial Lady... Perhaps in the past decade or so of living like a feudal lord, no longer needing to engage in hands-on actions, he had lost his skill and past acumen.

"Hmph, boy, you've finally come... What a tough guest to invite."

Sliding open the door, Saito Dosan strode in, immediately spotting the pensive Gu Mo, and before Gu Mo could speak, coldly snorted and took the initiative to criticize him.

"Hmm?"

Gu Mo raised an eyebrow. The one who was late was you, old man. I didn't even have time to say a word, yet you still have the nerve to bring this up first? Besides, what do you mean by a tough guest to invite? I arrived much earlier than you, hearing the call and coming straightaway.

"Hmph, wasn't it? Last evening, how many times did I have someone invite you? Later, even Yoshitaka went to get you, but you, stubbornly remained silent in your room..." Saito Dosan said, puffing out his beard and glaring.

"..."

"..."

Gu Mo suddenly understood why, despite only the elder sister being unable to speak, the younger sister displayed the same attitude. He manipulated his lips, "I... I was too tired yesterday, so I fell asleep directly after coming back..." In truth, after continuously being active for most of the day, there wasn't much online time left; what choice did he have but to sleep?

Moreover, demanding rigidly that one fall asleep quickly despite being incredibly energetic wasn't an easy feat, so the incense from Abe no Seimei wasn't merely a sleeping aid; it had a compulsive and powerful effect.

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