Chapter 315

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Chapter 315: Power of Correction

Escaping from the underworld was easier than expected.

Bravely and courageously, they dashed through, moving forward fearlessly.

Let me give you an example, Bai Wei is like an experienced driver. He starts the engine and accelerates, mowing down the undead on the road like mere soldiers, unable to stand in his way, and instantly reduced to dust under his unstoppable force.

Bai Wei had to admit that the stolen gears from the faceless man were remarkably powerful. He barely needed to pay attention to anything else, as he charged forward fearlessly, completing his journey in a relentless manner.

The raging power crushed everything in its path, turning the undead here into fragile remnants with a single touch, even more brittle than an ordinary human body.

You cannot expect the body and bones of an almost decayed old person to be as strong as a young person’s.

After leaving the Underworld, the side path behind also vanished, but there were still plenty of undead outside.

The three of them left the Underworld and returned to the ancient shrine. On the way, they were chased and intercepted by the undead. It was quite a predicament.

"They all came because of this little girl," Bai Wei said confidently.

"Why?"

"I don’t know!"

Hokusinn Kichyō couldn’t help it anymore, so she directly handed the little girl over to Bai Wei.

She grasped the Nine-Syllable Blade and began to wildly strike and kill.

The narrow path earlier wasn’t suitable for her to swing her sword. She could endure it, but should she continue holding back in this open field?

Even if the surroundings were filled with trees, she could directly cleave them all apart.

The Hundred People Uprising’s physical abilities were not fake. Hokusinn Kichyō summoned her inner energy, and with a swift swing, the blade unleashed a brilliant flash of light, causing a white mist to billow up, vaporizing the undead.

Bai Wei followed behind, waiting for Hokusinn Kichyō to pave the way.

Ten minutes later, he asked, "Is that enough?"

"Hmm, it feels refreshing!" Hokusinn Kichyō exclaimed, releasing the inner tension. At the same time, the surrounding undead creatures were also cleansed, and they could now see the path leading back to the mountains.

As they climbed up the mountain path, Hokusinn Kichyō looked towards the little girl and said, "It seems like she hasn’t woken up all this time."

Bai Wei said, "Don’t consider her as a human. It’s impossible for someone to stay inside there for such a long time and still be alive."

"So you’re cradling her instead of carrying her on your back?" Hokusinn Kichyō understood.

The back doesn’t have eyes, but when you hold her in front, you can keep an eye on her at all times. If she makes any sudden movements, you can instantly lock your actions and give her a headbutt.

Bai Wei was a bit surprised and said, "You can realize this, you’ve improved compared to before."

The praised girl was happy and said, "Yes."

"Okay, now that you understand the basic principles, let’s try it out in practice."

Bai Wei gently placed the little girl in his arms and said, "You’re learning so quickly. Now it’s your turn to give me a hug."

Hokusinn Kichyō, "…"

Bai Wei skillfully and seductively said, "If you think I’m a slick person and dislike me, it’s okay."

Hokusinn Kichyō grumbled and took the lead, giving him a playful tap on the back of his head. "Mr. Bai, you’ve underestimated me!"

Bai Wei glanced at the sky and noticed that it was beginning to brighten, but at the same time, a large number of dark clouds started gathering, indicating that a heavy rain was about to pour down.

They quickened their pace and returned to the ancient shrine, in order to avoid being soaked like two drowned rats by the heavy rain.

Just as they were nearing the end of the mountain path, Bai Wei suddenly froze in surprise.

In front of them, a crack suddenly appeared, resembling the very same rift from the central passage of the torii gate.

Oh no, not again!

But why is it happening now?

Bai Wei glanced at the girl being held by Hokusinn Kichyō. Could it be because of her?

Because we rescued her, the mission was accomplished, the conditions were fulfilled, so…

Without much time to think, a force of gravity dragged them towards a rift in space and time. But what destination they would be thrown into this time, Bai Wei had no idea.

He could only hold onto Hokusinn Kichyō’s hand and say, "Leave her behind."

"But!" Hokusinn Kichyō worried.

"She was not a human, and it was highly likely that we could not take her away…"

"What?" Hokusinn Kichyō hadn’t realized yet.

"We, don’t… The reason you came here is to bring her out from the underworld and then send her back here. Now that the goal is achieved, we are no longer useful and are being driven away."

Bai Wei felt as if some kind of will was interfering, or perhaps, some kind of corrective force was at work?

Perhaps this little girl will build a new shrine here, perhaps she is the future… It’s just mere speculation.

Bai Wei looked at her and repeated, "We have to go."

The gravitational pull inside the rift of time and space grew even heavier.

Hokusinn Kichyō sighed and gently released the little girl. As she let go of her hand, the girl innocently opened her eyes. Her eyes were not human, but a soft golden hue of animal pupils, shining brightly like two radiant Buddhist lamps in the darkness.

"You must take care," Hokusinn Kichyō said.

And then, the rift suddenly expanded, Bai Wei grabbed Hokusinn Kichyō’s hand, and in an instant, the two were engulfed by the chaotic currents of time and space. In the midst of confusion, something was lost.

The two figures vanished from the spot.

The girl with golden pupils watched in bewilderment as the two figures disappeared before her eyes. Though it lasted only a moment, she still remembered the face of that girl.

"Are you okay…?"

She opened her mouth, like a child learning to speak.

Suddenly, she lowered her head and noticed a neatly carved piece of wood on the ground.

She picked up the wooden piece, which had a pattern on the front and writing on the back.

The girl looked at the painted horse medallion carefully, then she put it on her wrist and headed towards the ancient shrine halfway up the mountain.

…

In the midst of a turbulent time and space, Bai Wei held Hokusinn Kichyō’s hand and felt that this time was much more fierce than the previous ones.

After all, it wasn’t an exclamation mark that was triggered, but a compulsory exile, just like buying a brand new item and using it cautiously. But when it lost its value, it would be discarded like old shoes, thrown into the trash can without a second thought. It was rough, really rough.

This cannot continue like this.

Bai Wei reached into his pocket and felt for Ema, but it was empty… It must have been lost just now.

In an instant, the young man felt frustrated, but in the next moment, he regained his composure… Perhaps it wasn’t a loss at all, but a "necessary drop"?

He let out a sigh and searched for other methods, attempting to locate the space-time, but it was very difficult. Unlike the spiritual world ocean, he had no experience in locating space-time anchors.

At that moment, he grasped something from another pocket-a palm-sized charm, a protective amulet and pass given to him by Miko Kuya.

The amulet emitted a brilliant glow, and the chaotic space-time was instantly torn open, revealing a rift. Bai Wei held onto Hokusinn Kichyō tightly, then with a forceful stomp on the ground, they leaped out from the fissure.

He didn’t have much strength left this time to ensure a graceful landing. He landed on the ground, kicking up a cloud of dust, in a state of disarray resembling a certain famous superhero transformation.

After settling down, Bai Wei released his grip and let out a breath, saying, "Phew… is it over? It seems safe now."

He lay on the ground, opening his eyes and finding himself in a gloomy daylight. He was lying beneath a towering tree.

And within his gaze, a streak of blue and white dress was drawing closer.

Bai Wei greeted, "I’ve come to disturb you again."

Miko Kuya silently gazed at Bai Wei, and then her eyes shifted to what he held in his arms.

Bai Wei patted Hokusinn Kichyō and said, "It’s safe now, fly away."

Hokusinn Kichyō pretended not to hear and closed her eyes, leaning against the young man’s chest with her ear pressed against it, listening to the sound of his heartbeat.

When Bai Wei embraced her protectively, a feeling of happiness welled up in her heart. It felt as if the thirty days of loneliness and helplessness had been healed both in body and mind. It was like the release after abstinence, the eruption after suppression. The sense of happiness made her cheeks blush and her breathing quicken, as if her soul was about to ignite.

She greedily wanted even more, so she closed her eyes and pretended not to hear.

And then, her ear was grabbed and pulled open.

Bai Wei brushed off the dust from his clothes and asked Kuya, "How long have I been gone?"

Kuya pondered for a moment and said, "Approximately… twenty years?"

Bai Wei, "??"

The priestess spoke solemnly, "Perhaps it was twenty days? Or maybe twenty hours."

Bai Wei exclaimed, "You don’t even have a big wall clock here? And no calendar either?"

"Time doesn’t mean much to me, I don’t remember. Besides, it doesn’t matter to you how long ago it was."

"Indeed," pondered Bai Wei, stroking his chin. "Regardless of how long it’s been, as long as it’s the wrong time, it remains incorrect."

"I thought you wouldn’t come back," Kuya observed Hokusinn. "But I never expected that you would actually bring her to me."

"Why is she not supposed to be here at this moment?"

"Mmm, it seems you have noticed as well," Kuya nodded. "In my understanding, Hokusinn Kichyō has been gone for over twenty years."

Hokusinn Kichyō didn’t have a chance to look back and was startled by this shocking news, her eyes widened instantly. "What? I’m dead? How did it happen?"

Kuya ignored it and turned to Bai Wei, saying, "At this time, she didn’t know me yet."

Hokusinn Kichyō suddenly stopped and gazed into Kuya’s golden eyes. "It seems like I know your eyes… Can you take off your mask and let me see?"

Kuya adjusted her mask and the playful tone in her voice turned serious and ominous. "Aren’t you afraid that behind this mask… there might be a face just like yours?"