SFS Chapter 369 An Unexpected Encounter at the Bottom of the Abyss
Chapter 369 An Unexpected Encounter at the Bottom of the Abyss
General Shi's words drew everyone's attention to Xu Ning.
Xu Ning tilted his head and thought for a moment before replying, "Perhaps... it's because Yuijin Harunosuke is very polite?"
Both Tadalia and Kujo Sara tightened their grip on their longbows, seemingly wanting to lash out at Xu Ning's infuriating face with the bow's end. However, they exchanged a glance and ultimately restrained themselves.
Even though General Shiki had once relied on rubbings and stood shoulder to shoulder with many warriors, and could be said to be quite intelligent, he was still choked by Xu Ning's answer and remained speechless for a long time.
"You can just say you don't want to answer, and we won't force you to reveal your secrets."
General Shi shook his head helplessly, flew to the exquisite box on the table, and slapped it.
The old talisman on top slowly lit up, then turned into a thin mist and dissipated, revealing the six characters engraved on the box.
"To Lord Xu Ning"
Xu Ning exchanged a glance with the little fox Yae perched on his shoulder, then slowly stepped forward and gently opened the lid of the wooden box with both hands.
A cigarette tube was visible inside the box.
It was placed on top of a box that was almost full of paper figures.
"This is……?"
Before D'Artagnan could even ask, the pipe suddenly emitted a faint golden light and slowly rose into the air.
Meanwhile, countless paper figures resembling generals from the wooden box also flew into the air and slowly rotated around the chimney.
Amidst the golden glow, a peerless face kept flashing by.
They might be taking a leisurely nap with a pipe in their mouth, or strolling around the streets with a wine jug in hand.
She might be laughing and joking freely with her female priestesses, or she might be standing quietly in front of the shrine, leading the crowd in prayers.
Whether elegant, casual, playful, or solemn.
Everyone watched silently as the scene unfolded in the golden light; they had never imagined that a person could be so perfect.
Even at the very end of the video, there is an image of a sacred cherry tree.
Even so, the appearance of this divine cherry tree is still clear down to every branch and every pink cherry petal.
"Is this the 'longing' that belongs only to Harunosuke Yuugami?"
Xu Ning watched as the paper figures, each carrying a wisp of longing, stacked one by one in mid-air, then transformed into a plump little paper figure, which, holding the long pipe, slowly descended from mid-air onto the table.
He pulled the pipe out of the little paper figure's embrace and examined it closely.
It looks exactly like the pipe in Lord Fox Palace's hand.
"It's a fake."
The little paper figure opened its eyes at some point and looked at Xu Ning, saying, "The real pipe was given to Hibiki by Foxmonger, and this one was made by Harunosuke based on his own memories. If you don't mind... I hope you can entrust this pipe to me for safekeeping."
Xu Ning smiled and handed the pipe back to the little paper doll.
General Shiki peeled a rubbing off his own body and attached it to the little paper doll. "These talismans are for your self-defense. You shall be called General Shiki. As arranged by Harunoku Yuugami, you shall follow this Lord Xu Ning from now on."
After settling the young general, General Shiki looked around somewhat bewildered.
"Now I suddenly understand why Harunosuke Yuugami had that expression back then. So this is my final mission. After fulfilling all my missions, where should I go next?"
General Shi said with a wistful smile, "It's ridiculous that I've been secretly pleased with myself for enlightening my master, but when it comes to myself, I'm completely at a loss."