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Later, she encountered Yae no Miko in Yaedo, and this fox spirit taught her valuable knowledge on how to be a good yokai in human society.
As the "super powerful yokai" in Kirara's words, Yae no Miko took a liking to this lively and interesting girl. After learning that she knew the streets and alleys of Inazuma City like the back of her hand, she recommended her to find a job as a courier at Komaha-ya.
Kira is one of the lucky few; most yokai still live in the wilderness.
Xia Zhen paused for a moment, then said, "We need to think of a solution to this... Maybe we should open a monster class at the school later."
"School..."
Yae no Miko muttered to herself.
She had previously paid special attention to Xia Zhi's information and knew that he had founded a school in Liyue.
Although the news that Mondstadt was also going to start a school had not yet reached Inazuma, Shinko had already learned about it through her intensive chat in the group these past two days.
"Sir, are you also planning to start a school?"
"Ah."
"Mr. Xia..."
"He will still be the principal, and you can start looking for teachers now."
"I understand."
--
The most bustling place in Inazuma Castle is Hanamizaka.
Similar to Tiger Rock and Scarlet Cloud Slope in Liyue.
There are all sorts of shops here, including Yaedo.
When passing by the bookstore, Yae no Miko stopped and said that she had some things to do at the store and asked everyone to go ahead and browse, and that she would come back to find them when she was done.
Xia Zhi followed her inside the Yae-do to sign the novel copyright contract they had agreed on the night before.
Yae no Kamiko is the editor-in-chief of Yaedo and generally does not interfere with novel contract signing matters.
This time, however, he personally took out the contract to handle it, which made the other editors quite curious.
They leaned closer to look at the signature on the contract, their eyes immediately filled with admiration: "So you're the teacher who carries a knife but no umbrella on rainy nights!"
"Hello everyone."
"Is the second part of your cultivation novel finished?"
"Yes, the third part has also been completed, and the manuscript has been handed over to Editor-in-Chief Yae."
"!!!"
The editors exchanged glances, and one of the girls pushed up her glasses and said earnestly, "Editor-in-chief, you're busy, so why don't you let me follow up on Teacher Yuye's publishing matters?"
Other editors immediately chimed in: "Let me do it! I have extensive proofreading experience! I'll proofread every single word to ensure the best quality!"
"I……"
Yae no Miko waved her hand to stop their argument and said, "What's the rush? When the book is printed, you'll be among the first to see it. Stop standing here and get back to work."
"it is good……"
The editors returned to their seats with sighs and began to look at the manuscripts they had received.
What kind of nonsense is this?
It's not even as valuable as a single hair from Teacher Yuye...
--
Yae no Miko led Xia Zhi out of the inner chamber of Yae no Do.
Xia Zhi glanced at the bookstore counter from God's perspective; it was filled with all sorts of light novels with extremely long titles.
For example, the book that Zhu Zi once told him about, "Reincarnated as the Thunder and Lightning General, and then invincible under heaven."
Xia Zhi was quite interested in the book and picked it up.
How much does this novel cost?
"Mr. Xia, if you want it, just take it. Consider it a return gift from me."
"What gift in return?"
"Fried tofu".
Xia Zhi chuckled, then put away the light novel in his hand.
The two walked out of the bookstore and walked along the street.
Because the time spent signing the contract was short, the two of them quickly caught up with the others who had left earlier.
Since leaving Zhu Zi's house, Hana Sanri has seemed somewhat distracted. She wanted to know what she had forgotten, but no matter how hard she tried, she couldn't recall anything.
Just as she was about to give up, she suddenly heard a child's clear singing voice coming from the street corner.
The sunset glows like fireworks, fireworks know my wish, I wish to enter the night sky, the night sky will reveal its own light.
This is an unnamed folk song that has been circulating in Inazuma for a long time.
Upon hearing this, Hana Sanri's body suddenly trembled.
She felt that the lyrics of this folk song sounded very familiar.
It seems... this is a song she heard a long time ago...
No, it wasn't her, it was Fox Palace.
As everyone knows, Huzhai Palace has always favored the beauty of short poems, and there are 1,111 of them, which also demonstrate a refined and elegant taste.
This nameless ballad might very well have been composed by Fox Palace...
Hana Sanri's gaze fell on the children, noticing that they were all holding several shiny objects in their hands—some were glass bottles, some were stones…
Hana Sanri watched as they jogged to a shop not far away, with a sign that read "Naganohara Fireworks Shop," and kept calling out "Sister Yoomiya" as they went inside.
A short while later, a young girl came out of the fireworks shop, took the things from the children's hands, and gave them fireworks in exchange.
"Please remember to be careful when you set off fireworks."
"Yes, Sister Xiaogong!"
The children, clutching the fireworks, ran off happily.
The girl named Xiaogong shook her head and put the pile of shiny things in her hand aside.
Noticing that someone was looking at her, Yoomiya looked up and met Hana Sanri's gaze.
They are strangers...
Why are you standing at the door...?
Are you buying fireworks?
Thinking this, Yoomiya Asaka Sanri flashed a bright smile and called out, "Welcome to Naganohara Fireworks Shop!"
--
Xia Zhi actually noticed Xiao Gong even before Hua Sanli.
She has orange hair, tied with a knotted rope and secured with a red hair comb, adorned with a purple intricate flower hairpin and a goldfish hair ornament. Her upper body is covered in an orange-red robe printed with firework patterns, half-undone to reveal her left arm wrapped in bandages, revealing a firework tattoo on her left breast and cherry blossoms and goldfish tattooed on her arms. A taiko knot is tied around her waist, and a red shimenawa rope in the style of a Naruto no Uta (a type of traditional Japanese robe) is tied behind her back. A fire-themed God's Eye hangs from her waist.
She is a vibrant girl, similar to Amber and Xiangling.
Xia Zhi noticed her not because of the white bandages wrapped around her body, but because of the silver progress bar hanging on her body.
[Progress: 0%]
Out of curiosity, Xia Zhi used the "Stealing Technique" on her.
Then, he learned a new skill from her.
[Fireworks Expert]
A lot of knowledge about fireworks appeared in Xia Zhi's mind.
Xia Zhi then noticed something unusual about Hua Sanli.
He figured she must really like fireworks, otherwise she wouldn't have used "fireworks" as her chat nickname.
After hearing Xiaogong start soliciting customers, everyone went over to take a look at the various fireworks sold in the shop.
Klee is the one who is most interested in them.
The little girl's eyes were bright and sparkling, as if they were shining.
Yao Yao quickly grabbed her, afraid that her friend might accidentally throw a bouncy bomb inside and set off all the fireworks.
Xiao Gong asked with a smile, "Guests, do you have any fireworks you like? If you are not satisfied with these, our shop can also customize fireworks designs."
"Custom-made?"
"Yes, even the family crest of the Great Lord—the Thunder Triple Tomoe—I have reproduced during festivals before, so guests can rest assured!"
After much pleading, Klee finally ordered a four-leaf clover-shaped firework from the shop.
After accepting the deposit, Xiaogong asked, "It will probably take two days to complete. Will the customers come to the store to pick it up themselves, or will we deliver it to their door?"
"Deliver it to my door."
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