Under the night sky at the shrine, the moon quietly revealed its faint light. Sakura and Night Fox had just bid farewell to Ming Jing, and their mood relaxed. However, this calmness was soon shattered.
Night Fox's expression gradually became serious. He stopped in his tracks, looking at the dark shadow not far away. Sakura noticed his unease and asked softly, "Night Fox, what's wrong? You look very worried."
Night Fox turned around, and a hint of worry could be seen in his deep eyes: "The movements of Moon Shadow make me uneasy. The moonlight is so bright tonight, I'm worried he will take advantage of it."
Sakura frowned, knowing that Night Fox rarely gets so anxious; this must be something significant. She took Night Fox's hand, trying to comfort him: "Whatever Moon Shadow is planning, we will face it. We've always done that, haven't we?"
Night Fox nodded, but still looked anxiously into the distant darkness, as if trying to see the hidden danger through the night.
Suddenly, a hurried sound of wind came from the direction of the shrine, accompanied by Feng Hua's panicked shout: "Sakura! Night Fox! Come and take a look!"
Night Fox and Xiao Sakura locked eyes and immediately ran towards the direction of the shrine. When they arrived, they saw Feng Hua holding an ancient token emitting a faint blue light, looking solemn. "This was just discovered from the shrine's hidden chamber. I'm worried it might be a trap left by Moon Shadow."
Xiao Sakura examined the token closely, noticing strange runes engraved on it, emanating a chilling aura. She recalled seeing similar patterns in ancient texts, a summoning symbol related to the Nine-Tailed Fox clan. She expressed her concern, "This could be a tool Moon Shadow intends to use to control Night Fox's power."
Night Fox took the token and lightly touched the cold runes with his fingers. His expression became more serious: "The purpose of Moon Shadow this time is very clear. He is here to find me... to find me and my power."
"What should we do then?" Feng Hua asked, fear flashing in her eyes.
Night Fox After a moment of contemplation, he decided, "We need to understand the full secrets of this token first. Xiao Ying, Feng Hua, the two of you go to the library and look up all the relevant ancient texts. I will try to unlock the power of this rune here."
Xiao Ying nodded. She knew that this challenge might be more difficult than any before, but she believed that as long as they worked together, there was no difficulty they couldn't overcome.
Three people divided their tasks and acted. Sakura and Feng Hua immediately went to the ancient book library next to the shrine, while Night Fox stayed in the shrine, quietly investigating the token.
In the library, Sakura and Feng Hua read a large number of books about ancient runes and the legend of the nine-tailed fox. Sakura's eyes occasionally sparkled with the light of discovering something new and interesting, while Feng Hua was more focused on finding useful information.
After several hours of effort, Little Sakura finally found a record related to the token in an old sheepskin book. She excitedly called out to Feng Hua: " Feng Hua, come and take a look here!"
The sheepskin book recorded an ancient sealing technique that could temporarily block the power of the nine-tailed fox, preventing it from being maliciously exploited. However, this technique requires extremely strong spiritual power and the correct ritual to be performed.
Sakura realized that this was the solution they needed. She couldn't wait to share this discovery with Feng Hua, and the two immediately returned to the shrine to tell Night Fox the good news.
After listening to Sakura's account, a hint of complex emotions flashed in Night Fox's eyes. According to this method, his power would be temporarily restricted, but this sacrifice was necessary to prevent Tsukikage from using his power for evil.
So, before the night fell, the three of them began to prepare for the ritual in the courtyard of the shrine. Sakura and Feng Hua arranged various runes and offerings according to the instructions in the ancient scriptures. Night Fox sat quietly in the center of the ritual, closing his eyes and concentrating, preparing to receive the seal.
Sakura stood on one side of the ritual, holding a lit incense in her hand, gently drawing runes in the air. Her eyes were determined, and there was a hint of a smile on her lips, as if she was full of confidence in what was about to happen. Feng Hua, on the other hand, recited the required incantations for the ritual. Her voice was clear and powerful, each word filled with strength.
As the ceremony progressed, the moonlight in the night sky seemed to become brighter, and beams of light converged from all directions, ultimately focusing on Night Fox. A faint blue light began to appear around Night Fox's body, a sign that the sealing technique was taking effect.
At that moment, a cold laughter echoed from a distance, breaking the tranquility of the ceremony. "Hahaha, what a good show. Night Fox, do you think this can stop me?" The figure of Tsukikage suddenly appeared at the entrance of the shrine, his eyes flashing with dangerous light.
Sakura and Feng Hua immediately became alert, while Night Fox took a deep breath, stood up, and faced the moon shadow. His voice was low and firm: "Moon Shadow, I won't let you succeed."
Moon Shadow sneered, then suddenly waved his hand, sending a black energy wave towards them. Night Fox quickly stepped forward, wielding his sword to block the attack, but the powerful impact still pushed him back a few steps.
Sakura and Feng Hua also joined the battle, using their respective expertise in sorcery and spells to confront Yueying. The battle between the three and Yueying was extremely intense, and the courtyard of the shrine was marked with traces of their energy waves.
Just as the battle reached its climax, Night Fox suddenly discovered a subtle flaw in Yueying's attack pattern. His eyes gleamed as he swiftly launched a fierce counterattack against Yueying. Night Fox's sword moved like a shooting star in the night, each swing carrying immense power and unstoppable speed.
Moon Shadow was caught off guard by Night Fox's sudden counterattack. He tried to fight back, but it was too late. Night Fox's sword pierced through his defense, knocking him to the ground.
After the battle, Moon Shadow's figure gradually dissipated, leaving behind a resentful curse. Xiao Ying, Night Fox, and Feng Hua smiled at each other. They knew that although they had won this time, the threat of Moon Shadow had not been completely eliminated, and they had to be even more careful.
Night Fox turned to Xiao Ying and Feng Hua and smiled, saying, "Thanks to your help, we were able to successfully repel the Moon Shadow."
Xiao Ying responded to Night Fox's smile, "We are a team, helping each other is natural. And I believe that as long as we are together, there is no problem that we cannot solve."
Feng Hua also joined their conversation: "Yes, we will always protect this shrine and not let anyone disturb its peace."
The three of them stood side by side again on this peaceful night.
After experiencing a fierce battle, the three of them decided to take a rest in the courtyard of the shrine to regain their strength. The night was calm, with gentle moonlight shining upon them, bringing a subtle sense of tranquility.
Sakura brought out her homemade strawberry daifuku from the kitchen and walked over to Night Fox and Feng Hua with a smile, saying, "Come, try the strawberry daifuku I made. I just made them today, so they're guaranteed to be fresh!"
Night Fox took the daifuku and raised an eyebrow slightly, seemingly surprised by the sudden sweet treat from Xiao Ying. He said lightly, "Thank you, Xiao Ying."
Feng Hua also took one, his eyes lighting up. "Wow, it looks really good! Xiao Ying, your skills are getting better and better!"
Sakura sat down with a smile, watching Night Fox carefully take a bite of a daifuku, and couldn't help but mock in a soft voice, "Night Fox, you seem so nervous when eating. Relax, it's not poisoned."
Upon hearing this, Night Fox's smile deepened slightly at the corners of his eyes, but he still maintained his unique composure, saying, "I know, it's just that I'm not used to transitioning to this kind of atmosphere immediately after a battle."
Feng Hua smiled and interjected, " Night Fox, you don't have to pretend. I can tell you're really enjoying this."
Sakura couldn't help but laugh as she watched them argue. Her laughter was clear and gentle, warming the hearts of those around her.
"Alright, alright, stop arguing. Being able to eat snacks and chat with you on a night like this, I feel very happy," Sakura said sincerely, her eyes full of appreciation for this ordinary life.
Night Fox and Feng Hua, upon hearing this, involuntarily stopped arguing and felt warmth in their hearts. They exchanged a smile, as if they both felt the deep friendship between them at that moment.
Feng Hua suddenly stood up and stretched lazily: "In that case, I'll go make some tea. We can all chat while drinking tea, how about that?"
"Great idea!" Sakura nodded happily, and Night Fox also responded softly.
Before long, Feng Hua returned with freshly brewed tea. The three of them sat in the courtyard, accompanied only by a gentle breeze and the soft moonlight. They discussed various interesting topics, from everyday matters to future dreams, with each person sharing their thoughts and insights.
Sakura occasionally burst into clear laughter, while Night Fox interjected from time to time, using his subtle humor to make everyone laugh even more. Feng Hua, on the other hand, excitedly recounted his adventurous experiences, making the atmosphere even livelier.
And so, an ordinary yet special night quietly passed. The laughter of the three echoed in the courtyard of the shrine, as if it had become an indispensable part of the place.
Finally, Little Sakura glanced at the sky and stood up, saying, "It's getting late, we should rest too. After today's events, everyone must be tired."
Night Fox and Feng Hua also stood up, bid each other good night, and returned to their own rooms. It was late at night, and the shrine returned to tranquility, but the warmth and happiness lingered in everyone's hearts for a long time.
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