She looked up at Beichuan Si, her tone ethereal as she asked.

Before Beichuan Si could answer, the bodyguard standing next to Four Directions Hiyori abruptly changed his expression and spoke first, "Miss Four Directions, how can you arbitrarily decide..."

The bodyguard did not finish his sentence before Four Directions Hiyori turned her head with an icy demeanor and countered,

"What? Don't I even have the right to choose who can ride in the same car with me? Besides, I think it's appropriate to have contact with Beichuan Master to accomplish the task the Four Directions Family entrusted to me."

The sudden coldness in her tone made the Four Directions Family bodyguard hastily lower his head, not daring to say another word.

"...Please. Beichuan Master." Seeing that no one else spoke, Four Directions Hiyori extended her hand in invitation.

"..." Beichuan Si silently stared at Four Directions Hiyori.

The conversation between her and the bodyguard had left Beichuan Si with the illusion.

The bodyguard at her side did not seem to be protecting her but rather seemed more like… surveilling her.

Why would the daughter of the Four Directions Family have to endure such treatment?

Thinking this, Beichuan Si withdrew his gaze from Four Directions Hiyori:

"Riding in the same car is not a big deal, but I still need to remind the Huiye Witch beforehand."

"Reminder?"

Four Directions Hiyori blinked, curiously asking, "What kind of reminder would that be?"

The man in front of her could be of help to her... and considering his nimble thinking, his reminder... was indeed worth listening to attentively.

As Four Directions Hiyori entertained this thought, Beichuan Si calmly began, "I already have a girlfriend."

Uh...

Four Directions Hiyori suddenly looked stunned.

Was Beichuan Si worried... that she might have some designs on him?

Uh... Though she did have intentions, they weren't of that nature at all.

It took a while for Four Directions Hiyori to process this.

Her fair face broke into a smile, "Yes. I'll keep Beichuan Master's reminder in mind."

After saying this, Four Directions Hiyori too extended her hand, pointing in the direction of the car that would transport her, she said warmly,

"Well, now that everything has been said, please come this way, Beichuan Master."

She led the way with small steps, then entered the car.

Beichuan Si followed closely behind and also climbed into the car.

Once both were seated, the convoy moved forward.

Actually, nothing special happened while Four Directions Hiyori and Beichuan Si shared the car, because as soon as Beichuan Si got in, he took out his phone and started browsing through his Urban Mysterious Tales Office's page.

Over this past month, Beichuan Si had updated quite a bit of content.

Although he had not taken any photos himself, Nishijou Kurenai, always hidden on his person, never took a break.

While Beichuan Si was conducting exorcisms, these two good spirits also snapped photos from various tricky angles.

This only made the homepage he managed even more popular. Just by looking at the private messages, one could see many advertisements from companies hoping to collaborate with Beichuan Si.

But Beichuan Si couldn't care less about these things; he briefly scanned these messages only to ignore them.

His fingers moved swiftly, opening his private message box, expertly scrolling down.

Just as Beichuan Si was quickly browsing, a voice tinged with curiosity came from beside him,

"Does a mage like you, Beichuan Master... also use a mobile phone for entertainment?"

"It's somewhat of a pastime." Beichuan Si turned his head, cramped a bit towards the car door.

Four Directions Hiyori's head had already leaned in, and he had no choice but to make such a move.

Beichuan Si continued, "Huiye Witch, it seems your understanding of a 'Mage's' profession still adheres to last century's notions. The concept that 'Mages do not use mobile phones' is undoubtedly outdated."

Gazing at his phone screen,

"Don't just take my word for it. Even Master Yutian, Master Onodera— their temples all have official web pages designed to showcase their scenery to attract visitors."

"...Is that so? My daily life is all about reciting exorcism words, learning the Kagura Dance, and studying the etiquettes of being a witch... just these. Though I have a mobile phone, my family has always controlled its use. Even watching TV is limited, and I can only watch shows selected by my family."

Is that so?

Beichuan Si frowned.

He truly could not comprehend the life of the wealthy.

If he were to live under the Four Directions Family like Four Directions Hiyori, though he might not need WIFI or a mobile phone to survive, not being accustomed would be inevitable.

The way the Four Directions Family raised Four Directions Hiyori seemed not so much as cultivating a successor but rather like training a Tsukuyomi witch.

It didn't seem like he was grooming a successor...?

Beichuan Si lifted his head as if he had sensed something.

Then, he saw Shigomi Hiyori's pretty face right in front of him.

Her black hair, tied with white sandalwood paper, cascaded down on both sides; her white complexion, revealing a pinkish hue, carried a hint of cherry blossom fragrance. For such a lovely girl—

Beichuan Si unhesitatingly reached out his hand, pushed her face away, and said without any change in his tone, "Too close, Hiyori Witch."

"????" Shigomi Hiyori.

Shigomi Hiyori had never been treated like this before.

At the very least, having someone push her face away with a look of disgust... This was definitely a first.

"..." Shigomi Hiyori opened her mouth, wanting to say something but unable to find the words.

In the end, she could only cough awkwardly twice, trying to ease the awkward atmosphere.

But this action was of no use.

After pushing her away, Beichuan Si withdrew his hand, stuffed his cell phone into his pocket, and closed his eyes.

That disgusted expression made Shigomi Hiyori couldn't help but touch her face.

Could it be... she was actually very unattractive?

Otherwise, why would Beichuan Si react so strongly?

At least by common sense, pushing a girl's face away... was already quite impolite, wasn't it?

"You are very beautiful."

Beichuan Si's voice sounded.

His eyes, previously closed, had opened at some point, and after thinking, he added another sentence, "But not as pretty as my girlfriend."

"...Is that so?" Shigomi Hiyori held the Divine Mirror, not knowing how to respond to Beichuan Si's comment.

She could only look at Beichuan Si, then glanced at the driver in front.

As she had expected, the driver was also distracted by the commotion behind him, his eyes fixed on her through the rearview mirror.

It was a failure...

Shigomi Hiyori held the Divine Mirror, the almost invisible folded... small piece of paper tightly clenched in her hand.

She exhaled and sat up straight.

The driver's gaze had already shifted toward her, it was impossible to pass anything under his watch.

Thinking this, Shigomi Hiyori tried to appear more natural, striving not to let the other party detect any flaws.

But she was still somewhat unwilling.

If she missed this chance... it would truly be her last opportunity.

But I can do nothing.

Shigomi Hiyori sighed inwardly.

In this trip's roster, her role was merely that of a tragic character.

That was all.

The car fell silent again, both Beichuan Si and Shigomi Hiyori closed their eyes.

But compared to the disappointment in Shigomi Hiyori's heart, Beichuan Si's mind was racing.

He had already noticed.

Shigomi Hiyori seemed to be trying to convey something to him.

Her ordinary questions and the series of actions she had taken had already exposed her thoughts.

But this Shigomi Hiyori clearly lacked experience.

From the moment she got on the car, Beichuan Si had already noticed the driver's gaze.

The driver had been multitasking, driving while occasionally casting glances towards them.

Especially when Shigomi Hiyori spoke to him, the driver even deliberately slowed down the car, shifting much of his attention.

Shigomi Hiyori was unaware of all this.

Her clumsy attempt to express something exposed even more information due to her unskilled and unnecessary actions.

Therefore, Beichuan Si had directly pushed her face away from his own, showing a cold demeanor as if he wanted to put a clear boundary between them.

But after making such a move, Beichuan Si naturally began to think.

Why would Shigomi Hiyori do such a thing? What message was she trying to convey to him?

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