"Ah~"
Kujou Sara let out a soft hum, her face instantly flushing. She turned to glare at Feng Yi.
Didn't this guy realize the situation? How could he dare to flirt with her in front of so many people.
"How dare you flirt right in front of me? Attack! Arrest them all and throw them into the Shogunate's prison!"
Kujou Takayuki felt ignored. His beard twitched with anger as he waved for the Shogunate soldiers surrounding the two to act.
Kujou Sara immediately shot out an arrow crackling with purple lightning, halting the Shogunate soldiers' advance and buying Feng Yi time to retreat.
After Feng Yi withdrew, Kujou Sara immediately retreated to the side of Her Excellency the Electro Archon. The Shogunate soldiers wouldn't dare to make a move near the Archon, even with ten times the courage.
If they disturbed the Archon's meditation, they would be responsible for their own deaths.
Kujou Takayuki watched Kujou Sara's subtle actions, his teeth grinding in frustration, but he was powerless.
He couldn't risk disturbing the Archon's meditation by forcefully ordering the Shogunate soldiers to make an arrest.
"Stay here and guard. As soon as the Archon awakens, immediately send someone to notify me!"
Kujou Takayuki shot Kujou Sara a cold glance before turning to leave.
With temporary safety secured, Kujou Sara took out the golden paper Feng Yi had given her from her embrace, a surge of emotion filling her.
They were mere acquaintances, at most bound by a gamble. She had agreed to be Feng Yi's bed warmer, yet she had given him nothing in return, and he had already gifted her such a precious treasure.
Kujou Sara had witnessed the value of the golden paper firsthand during Feng Yi's battle with the Archon.
Its golden form possessed unparalleled defense, capable of withstanding even the Archon's "Musou no Hitotachi" without a scratch.
Considering this, such a treasure was undoubtedly priceless and irreplaceable.
How could Kujou Sara not be touched by Feng Yi's trust and concern for her?
...
While Kujou Sara was lost in her thoughts, Feng Yi quietly made his way to the Komore Teahouse.
"Woof woof~"
Upon entering, Taromaru greeted him enthusiastically.
"Taromaru, go find Thoma or Ayaka for me."
Feng Yi looked around briefly and found neither Thoma nor Ayaka in the teahouse. He then ruffled Taromaru's head and assigned him the task.
"Woof woof~"
Taromaru looked at Feng Yi with a seemingly intelligent gaze. His job was to watch the shop, not to run errands.
"If you succeed, a big bone!"
"Woof woof~" (Got it!)
Taromaru conveyed that he didn't want to run errands, but Feng Yi was offering too much.
Watching Taromaru scamper out of the teahouse, Feng Yi sat on a nearby stool, patiently awaiting Thoma or Kamisato Ayaka.
Before heading to Watatsumi Island to seek refuge, he needed to arrange things here.
If nothing unexpected happened, his wanted poster should already be plastered on every notice board in Inazuma.
To minimize unnecessary trouble, he should try to reduce his appearances in Inazuma City.
After waiting for about half an hour, Taromaru's barks were heard from outside.
Then, Thoma and Kamisato Ayaka entered with Taromaru.
"Feng Yi, what did you do? Why are you wanted by the Tenryou Commission?"
As soon as Kamisato Ayaka entered, she looked at Feng Yi with concern.
"Uh, Miss, Feng Yi, you two talk. I'll stand guard outside."
Thoma realized he might be a third wheel and immediately carried Taromaru outside, closing the door behind him to give Feng Yi and Ayaka some private time.
"The situation is like this. After I provided Kujou Sara with evidence of Kujou Takayuki's betrayal of the Shogunate..."
Feng Yi took Kamisato Ayaka's hand and led her to a seat. He then briefly explained the events to her.
"The effect was significant. I successfully swayed Kujou Sara to our side. However, there was a minor incident between myself and the Electro Archon, which Kujou Takayuki took advantage of to falsely accuse me of assassination. That's why I'm wanted throughout the city. But don't worry, once the Electro Archon awakens, Kujou Sara will tell her the truth and clear my name. For now, I need to go to Watatsumi Island to lie low for a while..."
Feng Yi gently massaged Kamisato Ayaka's soft, boneless hand, comforting her.
"So that's how it is. Feng Yi, you mustn't be so impulsive next time!"
Kamisato Ayaka threw herself into Feng Yi's arms, chiding him for his impulsiveness and putting himself in danger.
"Mhmm, Ayaka, while I'm away, I'd like to ask you to look after the bubble tea shop..."
Feng Yi held Kamisato Ayaka tightly, inhaling her unique fragrance, and got down to business.
"Go with peace of mind. You can entrust the bubble tea shop to me. I won't let the Tenryou Commission bully them."
Kamisato Ayaka nodded, leaning into Feng Yi's embrace, unwilling to separate from him.
Time was limited. After a brief kiss and farewell, Feng Yi departed.
As he left, Feng Yi presented Thoma with the completed "Gokuraku Banquet," knowing Thoma had been coveting it for a long time.
He then took out another large bone and gave it to Taromaru, his well-deserved reward.
Leaving the Komore Teahouse, Feng Yi briefly spoke to Yoimiya and Ryunosuke at the Naganohara Fireworks Shop, assuring them not to worry, and then proceeded to the Grand Narukami Shrine.
Logically, Yae Miko was the true proprietress of the Paimon Bubble Tea Shop. However, as the current Guuji of the Grand Narukami Shrine, Yae Miko's energy was limited, and she couldn't always focus her attention on the town below. That's why Feng Yi had turned to Kamisato Ayaka.
But before leaving, Feng Yi couldn't overlook this little fox. If she got jealous, it would be troublesome.
"Mr. Feng Yi, the Guuji is resting in the side hall."
The shrine maiden on duty, Yashiro Na, recognized Feng Yi and helpfully informed him of Yae Miko's location.
Feng Yi gave Yashiro Na an appreciative look before pushing open the door to the side hall.
In the dimly lit room, Feng Yi saw a seductive figure lying motionless on the floor, appearing to be asleep.
Feng Yi planned to surprise Yae Miko and startle her.
His shoes creaked on the floor...
His plan was foiled. Yae Miko's eyes held a playful smile as she looked at Feng Yi with amusement.
She had sensed Feng Yi's arrival at the Grand Narukami Shrine.
"Miko, I've spoken with A-kage..."
Since the surprise had failed, Feng Yi directly walked over and sat beside Yae Miko.
"Hmm? Wait a moment, Feng Yi, before coming here, did you seek out other women? Besides the scent of A-kage, there are two other scents. One is like a quiet sandalwood, like that young lady from the Yashiro Commission. The other smells of gunpowder, likely from the fireworks shop's only daughter?"