Stealing the Celestial Path.

Summary

Sakagami Michiko explains to Pei Zi Yun the significance of samurai in the shrine's mission to suppress evil spirits, emphasizing their high status and the complex relationship they have with these spirits. She discusses the financial struggles of the Kawa Shrine, reliant on blood compensation for samurai work, which includes a substantial sum for slaying evil spirits. The conversation reveals the dangers of karma associated with slaying demons and the responsibilities of the shrine's successor. Michiko informs Pei that he has passed the inheritance test, becoming the Young Master of Jin Chuan Shrine, but he expresses his desire to pursue his own dreams instead. Meanwhile, Shiraishi Publishing House faces decline despite past successes, highlighting the challenges in the publishing industry.

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