The dance that the spirit just performed was a sword dance created by Miko Chiyo.
As the leader of the Oni, in an era without war, her martial prowess could not be fully displayed, so Miko Chiyo transformed her swordsmanship into a magnificent sword dance.
During gatherings with friends and family, Miko Chiyo would often show Ei her newly choreographed sword dances, and Chiyo's spectacular sword dances always brought the gatherings to a climax.
Even though the spirit had no sword in her hand and her movements were stiff and distorted, slowly, the dance movements performed by the spirit gradually overlapped with the image in Ei's memory.
The spirit nodded after hearing Ei's question.
It was this slight movement that made Ei lose her composure instantly, excitedly running towards the spirit, wanting to embrace her.
However, the corporeal Raiden Ei passed through the incorporeal spirit, making her instantly realize that Chiyo had died long ago, and what remained now was merely a fragmented soul.
Ei's agitated behavior stunned the Okuzume standing nearby; the usually dignified General actually showed such a pitiful and helpless demeanor, which greatly surprised them.
At this moment, Miyashiro walked out from inside the house and said to the Okuzume, "You are not suitable to continue watching.
Leave, and remember not to tell anyone!"
Although the Okuzume were soldiers who only obeyed the Raiden Shogun, this did not mean they were oblivious to the situation.
Upon hearing their Regent's command, they immediately retreated, leaving space for Ei.
Miyashiro watched the scene of Ei recognizing the spirit and couldn't help but shake his head.
It seemed his guess was the latter.
At this moment, Ei suddenly thought of something, quickly ran over, grabbed Miyashiro's hand, and said, "Miyashiro, quickly take us to the Grand Narukami Shrine to find Yae Miko.
I need to use the power of the Sacred Sakura, hurry!"
Although Ei's speed meant that traveling from the Tenshukaku to the Grand Narukami Shrine on Mt. Yougou wouldn't be slow, Ei at this moment refused to wait even a second longer.
She wanted to communicate with Chiyo as soon as possible.
Seeing this, Miyashiro no longer procrastinated; the space behind him instantly twisted, enveloping everyone.
The once bustling Tenshukaku instantly became quiet and deserted.
The Okuzume, who had been hiding nearby, saw that they had left and quietly returned to their posts.
At this time, in the Grand Narukami Shrine, Yae Miko, as the Guuji, was engrossed in the latest light novel while enjoying hot fried tofu, savoring her leisurely afternoon.
Suddenly, Yae Miko seemed to realize something; her drooping fox ears twitched unnaturally.
As Ei's familiar, she had a very subtle telepathic connection with Ei.
Sure enough, the next moment, ripples appeared in the space above the Grand Narukami Shrine, and immediately after, Miyashiro and the others appeared beside the Sacred Sakura.
As Inazuma's most famous shrine, the Grand Narukami Shrine attracts a large number of people for worship every day.
Since the lifting of the Sakoku Decree, many foreign tourists have come to Inazuma, and the Grand Narukami Shrine has become a must-visit internet-famous attraction for these tourists, especially the fortune-telling omikuji, which has become the most popular item at the Grand Narukami Shrine.
In this situation, the gathering of Inazuma's Raiden Shogun, the Regent and his wife, the chief diplomat of the Mondstadt Delegation, plus two people from Liyue's renowned funeral organization, Wangsheng Funeral Parlor, at the Grand Narukami Shrine caused an unprecedented sensation.
Before these tourists could think much, the Raiden Shogun's clear and cold voice came: "Apologies! The Grand Narukami Shrine will close early today.
Please have the shrine maidens arrange for all visitors to descend the mountain safely and orderly as soon as possible!"
This action naturally caused dissatisfaction among many tourists, but the one who spoke was the Raiden Shogun, Inazuma's deity.
What could dissatisfaction achieve? They could only return dejectedly.
The simultaneous gathering of these important figures at the Grand Narukami Shrine also led some tourists to speculate whether something had happened at the Grand Narukami Shrine.
Soon, the Grand Narukami Shrine completed its clearing work.
At this moment, everyone heard a captivating voice: "Oh my! Ei, little one, you've finally made it to the Grand Narukami Shrine, but why did you scare away all my business?
If this continues, I won't have Mora to buy light novels and fried tofu."
Yae Miko, the Guuji of the Grand Narukami Shrine, finally arrived before everyone with light steps.
However, the playful teasing on her face gradually receded after seeing everyone's serious expressions.
Yae Miko asked doubtfully, "Ei, what's wrong with you? Oh? Who is this blue spirit?"
Ei: "This is Chiyo."
Yae Miko: "Chiyo? That name sounds so familiar…!!! Could it be the 'Tiger-Biting Chiyo'? Ei's closest friend!"
Ei: "Yes, Hall Master Hu from Liyue's Wangsheng Funeral Parlor found Chiyo's soul within the Maguu Kenki's mechanism.
However, due to the passage of time, a part of her soul is missing.
Yae Miko, I need you to use the power of the Sacred Sakura to allow me to communicate with Chiyo."
The legacy left by Raiden Makoto—the Sacred Sakura—not only possesses the ability to suppress and absorb defilement, but most importantly, its roots are connected to Teyvat's ley lines, allowing it to record everything that has happened in Inazuma over the years.
To some extent, Inazuma's Sacred Sakura has become an existence similar to the pale ancient tree on Dragonspine, possessing wondrous and mysterious powers.
However, to prevent Inazuma from suffering the same fate as the ancient nation of Fendinir, Ei and Yae Miko were extremely cautious in using the Sacred Sakura's power, fearing that a Skyfrost Nail might descend at any moment.
As Ei's familiar, Yae Miko naturally understood how important Chiyo's soul was to Ei.
Therefore, without a word, she waved the gohei in her hand, silently chanted a mysterious incantation, and began to communicate with the Sacred Sakura.
Under everyone's astonished gaze, the tall Sacred Sakura lit up with a blue-violet glow.
Specks of light slowly cascaded down, and as these halos touched Chiyo's spirit, the spirit's fragmented form seemed to be replenished, and her blurry features gradually began to become clear.
An unprecedentedly beautiful spirit appeared before everyone.
According to historical descriptions in Inazuma, Miko Chiyo's beauty surpassed Kitsune Saiguu's, which seemed to be no fabrication.
Even Miyashiro had to admit that Miko Chiyo's appearance was exquisitely flawless, almost perfect.
It was a pity that her figure was far inferior to Kitsune Saiguu's; otherwise, history would have recorded: Miko Chiyo's beauty surpassed Kitsune Saiguu's.
Chiyo's spirit, with her appearance restored, opened her eyes, which held a hint of confusion.
However, upon seeing Ei's figure, her eyes showed emotions like surprise, panic, guilt, and unease.
Finally, Chiyo spoke, and this time, her voice was incredibly clear and clean: "Ei, I'm sorry!"
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