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Hana Sanri seemed a little confused when she saw four more members suddenly appear behind the two adventurers who had successfully completed the quest yesterday.
Fischl said, "I felt pressured by this legendary quest, so I found a few companions to complete it together. That makes sense, doesn't it?"
Hana Sanri glanced at Natsumi and felt that her appearance seemed familiar, like someone she knew, but she couldn't quite remember who she was.
She glanced at Yae no Miko again and could sense the familiar fox-like bloodline emanating from him, just like the fox-like aura she had detected at the mountaintop in Narukami Taisha.
Hana Sanri roughly guessed Yae no Miko's identity, but she didn't reveal it. She simply nodded and said, "That makes sense. The purification ritual does need more help. So let's begin our purification ritual tonight."
Ten minutes later, the Thunder Cherry Tree was purified.
Hana Sanri was a little confused. No, where did all that filth go? Where did all those evil spirits and monsters go? How could they all disappear in the blink of an eye?
Fischl said, "We seem to have plenty of time left, so why don't we purify tomorrow's goals as well?"
Hana Sanri hesitated for a moment, then, seeing that these people were indeed unharmed and ready to participate in a new purification ritual, nodded and said, "Alright, the next target is..."
Ten minutes later, another Thunder Cherry Tree was purified.
Hana Sanri fell silent, feeling like a newbie following a max-level, geared-up pro through a dungeon.
Fischl added, "How about we purify the target for the day after tomorrow while we're at it?"
Hanahara nodded without hesitation and said, "Okay, follow me..."
Eight minutes later, the purification of the new Thunder Cherry Tree was completed.
Before Fischl could speak, Hana Sanri had already dutifully led the way: "The last one, it's over there..."
Five minutes later, the Thunder Cherry Tree was purified.
Fischl said happily, "The mission is complete. We can go back to the Adventurers' Guild to collect our rewards. Let's go!"
Hana Sanri instinctively grabbed Fischl.
Fischl asked curiously, "What's wrong?"
Hana Sanri hesitated, then said, "Um..."
Fischl asked, "Is this not over yet?"
Hana Sanri nodded and said, "That's right. As expected of someone who easily dispelled five barriers, he has the insight to see through things like moonlight piercing through the clouds."
Fischl looked at her and said, "No need to praise me, just tell me, what else do you want to do?"
No, you can barely suppress the smile on your face.
Hana Sanri said, "The final step of the [Divine Cherry Blossom Great Purification] is to remove the barrier of the Divine Cherry Blossom and cleanse the miasma that has accumulated in the roots of the Divine Cherry Blossom over the years."
Fischl frowned: "But isn't Shenying at Narukami Shrine? If we exorcise evil spirits inside Narukami Shrine, won't that cause a commotion?"
Hana Sanri said, "You're overthinking it. The Root of the Divine Cherry Blossom is located deep within Mount Kagemyou, sealed away, and quite a distance from the Grand Shrine."
Seeing that Fischl seemed to be still hesitating.
Hana-san said, "Please rest assured, it will absolutely not affect Narukami Taisha."
Fischl agreed: "Okay."
They arrived at the crevice deep in the Shadow Mountain, where they could vaguely see a barrier emitting a faint glow, and the bottomless darkness within.
Looking at the scene inside the barrier, Xia Ci said, "We're not going to go inside for purification, are we?"
Hana Sanri frankly admitted, "Yes."
Xia Ci shook her head and said, "This is not what we agreed on. We don't know what's going on inside. It's too dangerous. These are my most important companions. I won't let them easily fall into danger."
Hana Sanri asked cautiously, "So what do you mean?"
Xia Ci held up her finger: "It costs more."
Hana Sanri said, "Don't worry, I will pay double the reward for the final mission."
Xia Zhen shook her head: "Not enough."
Hana Sanri continued, "That's three times!"
Xia Zhen shook her head again: "It's not just about money. I hope that after the [Divine Cherry Blossom Great Exorcism] is completed, Ms. Hana Sanri can tell me everything about herself."
Hana Sanri froze for a moment, seemingly completely unprepared for this request.
A few seconds later, she nodded slightly and said, "Okay, I agree to this condition."
Xia Zhen looked at her and said, "Please keep your promise then."
Hana-san said, "Don't worry... I'm going to dispel the barrier now..."
She began chanting incantations in a strange tone, like a fox singing.
Yae no Miko narrowed her long, narrow eyes, a seductive charm emanating from the corners of her eyes.
"[...From Whale Abyss in the east to the Ember Sea in the west. From Blazing Light in the south to Weak Water in the north...]"
"[…a thousand branches and countless veins, please remove the calamity.]"
As the incantation of Hana-sanri fell.
The original barrier shook and then disappeared.
Hana Sanri said, "Although it looks deep, you can simply jump down. Don't worry. Although the roots of the Divine Cherry Blossom are filled with impurities, they recognize the aura of those who perform this Great Purification. They will ensure your safe landing and remove the last traces of miasma. I guarantee it..."
Everyone laughed, and at the same time, they leaped forward and jumped into the deep pit.
Hana Sanri stood still, clasped her hands in front of her chest, and began to pray silently.
In less than a minute, before she had even finished her prayer, she felt an overwhelming joy emanating from the sacred cherry tree.
This means that everything is over.
In this way, the pain that Shenying had been enduring was finally relieved.
Wait, the Divine Cherry Blossom Great Exorcism... is it already complete?
Hana Sanri felt somewhat incredulous.
She had initially thought this would be an extremely difficult task, and perhaps no one would be willing to help her complete it.
But to everyone's surprise, on the very second day of the original plan, the adventurer who accepted the quest had already solved all the problems.
No, are all legendary adventurers this terrifying these days?
Not only is he so young, but his professional skills are also so strong...
Several familiar figures appeared in front of Hana Sanri.
She noticed that these people's clothes weren't even dirty from the previous battle.
God knows how they managed to eradicate that terrifying miasma.
Xia Zhen walked up to Hana Sanri and asked, "Now, it's time to fulfill your promise."
Hana Sanri looked at her and said, "I... what do you want to know?"
Xia Zhen asked, "Are you a member of the [Fox Abode Palace]?"
Hana-san shook her head and said, "I am not her kinsman, quite the opposite..."
Xia Zhen frowned: "On the contrary, how did you know about the [Divine Cherry Blossom Great Purification]?"
Hana Sanri said, "Because I inherited the memories of [Kusai-gumi]."
Xia Zhen seemed to suddenly understand something, and a look of surprise appeared in her eyes: "You could be...?"
Hana-san's tone became more composed: "Yes, [Kokusai-gu] fought against the dark calamity to protect Narukami Island, and was ultimately swallowed by it. The calamity that devoured her was finally slain, and her thoughts and memories returned to the land of Narukami Island, until they were leaked out again for some reason..."
The others understood at this point, and their expressions also became somewhat surprised.
Hana Sanri said, "You all guessed correctly. I... I, Hana Sanri, am a filth formed from the memories of Lord Fox Palace."
The continent of Teyvat has its own laws.
For example, after a living being dies, its memories and thoughts (or rather, its soul and spirit) will return to the earth's veins.
Due to the corrosive influence of the abyss, if these memories and thoughts are leaked out and tainted by the so-called dark calamity, they will reappear in their pre-birth form, but their memories may not be complete.
Like Hana Sanri.
"I am truly sorry that I was unable to act and fight alongside you all before."
Hana Sanri said softly.
"Because I myself am filth, I am unable to purify other evil and wicked creatures..."
Xia Zhen interrupted her, saying, "You yourself are [Impurity], and the goal of the [Divine Cherry Blossom Great Purification] is to cleanse impurity. In other words, you will be cleansed as well, right?"
Hana Sanri lowered her head: "Yes."
The three gods present had already noticed that her presence was gradually becoming weaker.
This is the effect of the [Divine Cherry Blossom Great Purification] ritual.
All the impurities on the entire Narukami Island will be cleansed by the ritual.
Unless Hana Sanri can leave the island instantly.
But even after leaving the island, she would become very weak, and the aura emanating from her body would cause terrible damage to the surrounding environment.
Just like Dulin.