However, although the old man noticed the flaw, his respect for Bai Qiyun did not diminish at all.

No one else, because he recognized that this was indeed Kujo Sura's handwriting, and the official seal on it was also genuine.

In other words, even if this is an appointment certificate that has not been updated, the things behind it are still genuine.

"I wonder what I should call you, sir?"

"My surname is Bai."

"It turns out to be Mr. Bai."

The two exchanged a few words. Bai Qiyun did not intend to tell the old man his name, but even a surname could arouse the old man's endless reverie.

It's very simple. The fact that a Liyue person can be worshiped by Tianling and even favored by the eldest lady speaks volumes in itself.

"I wonder why Mr. Bai is here?"

After confirming each other's identities, the conversation finally got down to business.

The old man dismissed the samurai aside. The next topic was not something that these guys in the lowest position could listen to.

Just one action reflects the strict class system of Inazuma.

Even though the old man didn't know Bai Qiyun's identity, he still believed that even the most superficial matters involving politics should not fall into the ears of these lowly warriors.

His attitude was like that of those warriors when they met civilians.

"It's nothing serious. I just want to find out who is doing the funeral business around this outlying island."

Bai Qiyun didn't dwell on Dao's wife's shortcomings for too long and directly stated his purpose.

"Oh? Funeral matters?"

It seemed that he had never thought that Bai Qiyun would mention such a thing. The old man thought for a moment and then smiled.

"Mr. Bai may not have lived in Daoji long enough and brought all the living customs of Liyue to this land. In fact, Daoji people don't pay much attention to the etiquette of sending off people, especially because of the frequent wars in recent years.

The living people have too much time to take care of themselves, so how can they care about the dead... However, because life has gradually stabilized recently, there are indeed signs of these things reviving."

But when he said this, his conversation suddenly changed.

"But... if you are a little more particular about these matters, you will find the local shrine to handle them. After all, you know that shrine maidens are more suitable to handle these mysterious things."

"oh..."

This was not beyond Bai Qiyun's expectation.

But he knew that even if the shrine wanted to capture such a big market, it would not have the ability to do so.

After all, shrine recruitment is not an outsourcing mechanism. There are strict assessments every year and there are corresponding oath restrictions.

It can be said that after becoming a miko, you have to give up some of your rights. For example, working mikos are not allowed to fall in love, let alone get married.

Because the original purpose of the birth of witches is to select the servants who serve the gods.

In addition, you also need to live in strict accordance with the rules of the shrine, such as the place where you live, daily image management, and the constraints of living conditions... In short, under these requirements, you want to recruit a qualified shrine maiden to serve.

, is also quite difficult.

Therefore, when there is a shortage of manpower, the shrine will, for example, sell a large part of the funeral market to local residents and let them organize it themselves.

"Then which shrine branch on the outlying islands is currently in charge of this matter?"

Bai Qiyun knew about the three major shrines, but he didn't know the distribution range of Inazuma Shrine after he left.

Although it is common sense that Narukami Island is the territory of Narukami Taisha Shrine, it is possible that it could be taken over by another shrine.

"Narukami Taisha Shrine."

Well, the old man named a name that didn't surprise him.

Bai Qiyun shrugged.

After going around and around, I still came back to the original place.

He originally thought that the financial authority would have more control over the local industry, but he didn't expect that he would still have to go to the shrine.

"Okay, then we won't bother you."

After getting the information he wanted, Bai Qiyun took Hu Tao and left directly.

Watching the two people leaving, the old man's eyes flickered. He returned to the house and recorded this unexpected meeting.

Although it is just a small matter, he is rigorous in everything, which is the foundation for his long-term stability.

Before leaving, Bai Qiyun found out the location of the remote island shrine from the samurai at the door.

Walking on the street, Hu Tao, who had been silent until now, looked at Bai Qiyun's thoughtful expression and couldn't help but ask.

"What trouble did you encounter again?"

"Ah? No."

Bai Qiyun shook his head.

He just felt that there was a profound meaning behind the idea of ​​Narukami Taisha coming to the remote island, and it was not something that a single-minded guy like Kage could come up with.

First of all, Inazuma established the system of three shrines and three shrines in the new era to curb the huge power of the three shrines.

But in fact, these three shrines themselves are very subtle. Not to mention the Sounomi Shrine and Asara Shrine of the Koumiya family, Narukami Taisha Shrine alone is actually closely involved in the shrines of the three shrines.

Now looking at the actions of the shogunate, it is obvious that Narukami Taisha Shrine is responsible for supervising the implementation of the designation.

As we all know, the pink-furred fox of Narukami Taisha Shrine and the general of Inazuma are like brothers.

In other words, the Narukami Taisha Shrine alone is equivalent to dividing the power of the two major sects, and the remaining Tenryo sect is itself a loyal supporter of the shogun.

In other words, the so-called three shrines supervising the three practices are actually the Narukami Grand Shrine supervising the three practices. The power of the remaining two shrines has not radiated to Narukami Island at all, and can only be regarded as an addition.

And in this way, General Raiden completed the centralization of power over Inazuma.

It not only implemented the previous decree issued by the God of Steel, but also completed its own centralization. It can be said that it kills two birds with one stone.

But such a troublesome operation must not be the decision of Ying himself, but more like someone who is well versed in political operations, and even knows the inside story of Inazuma, and the God of Steel will never have anything to do with her operation.

A dissident and seasoned politician.

In this way, there is only one rice wife in the whole family who meets these two conditions.

"really."

"What is true and false?"

Hutao couldn't understand what Bai Qiyun was muttering, so he swung his twin ponytails like a rattle and asked questions in front of the man.

"Nothing, have you been to the shrine?"

Bai Qiyun's way of changing the topic was a little stiff, but Hu Tao didn't care about that.

"I haven't been to...but I have been to many temples in Liyue. Is there a big difference between shrines and temples?"

As a synonym for gods and ghosts in Liyue, temples and other places often appear in places where the figure of the Rebirth Hall appears, but when it comes to the shrine in Liyue...it can only be said that Prince Yan does not do that, even his own

How could he build a shrine if he didn't even bother to build statues?

"Well...the objects of worship are different. If you really say it, the shrine and the West Wind Church in Mondstadt are actually similar in nature."
Chapter completed!