Under Yae Miko's explanation, Yun Xu generally understood the relationship between Ei and the Raiden Shogun.
The Raiden Shogun inside the Tenshukaku was an automaton named "Raiden Shogun," while the true Raiden Shogun, the God named Raiden Ei, was hidden within a mental space called the Plane of Euthymia.
In Teyvat, the Seven Archons each pursued their own ideals, such as the Geo Archon's contract in Liyue, and the Anemo Archon's freedom in Mondstadt.
As for Inazuma, the Electro Archon pursued what was called eternity.
But how could there be anything eternal in the world? Even ancient bedrock would erode and decay, so all Ei could do was try her best to prevent erosion.
Thus, she created a powerful automaton to replace herself; no matter how much the automaton might erode, it could be restored by replacing its parts.
She, herself, hid within the Plane of Euthymia to meditate, resisting the inevitable erosion that would come.
As long as the automaton Shogun was still active, Inazuma would naturally not perish; she wanted to lead Inazuma into eternity in this way.
After Yun Xu understood the situation regarding Ei and the Raiden Shogun, Yae Miko also led him back into Inazuma City.
Yae Miko was not in a hurry to go to the Tenshukaku; instead, she took Yun Xu, who had returned to his original form like a pet, and bought many things from roadside stalls.
They all seemed to be... desserts?
"Alright, let's go."
Yae Miko put away all the desserts she bought, then waved to Yun Xu, who was following behind her.
Yun Xu could only approach her with a puzzled look, and then he was picked up by Yae Miko with one hand as she walked towards the Tenshukaku.
"Guuji Yae, I can actually walk by myself..."
Yun Xu's four legs and tail dangled as Yae Miko walked, and he couldn't help but suggest.
"No, little one, I have to treat you like a normal little fox, so Ei won't be on guard."
Yae Miko raised her other hand, which was holding the desserts, and gently wagged her index finger.
"But who would carry a fox like this..."
Yun Xu flapped his short legs in the air for a bit, then finally hugged his large tail, which he protected over his abdomen, with all four limbs.
"Hmm... you're right."
Yae Miko thought for a moment, then did something Yun Xu completely didn't expect: she placed him directly in front of her, letting her other arm support his body, holding him in her embrace.
This posture was exactly the same as how Ei habitually held Yun Xu last night.
"Is this how everyone in their family holds foxes?...That... Guuji Yae, I'm a little shy..."
Yun Xu could smell a cherry blossom scent from Yae Miko; this close contact made him a bit embarrassed.
"Shy, huh... Little Yun Xu has reached the age where he's even too shy to be hugged by his Guuji Yae~"
Yae Miko deliberately lowered her head and teased him, speaking into Yun Xu's ear.
Yun Xu's ears twitched suddenly, then drooped down to cover his head.
"But to prevent Ei from becoming alert prematurely, I'll trouble you to act as a normal little fox~"
Seeing Yun Xu's reaction, Yae Miko then continued to speak.
In her opinion, a fox that could move independently and followed her into the Tenshukaku with a purpose would be immediately spotted by Ei as problematic.
But a little fox that still needed to be held in someone's arms would be less likely to be suspected.
However, one thing she didn't mention was that if Ei wanted to look at Yun Xu, she would also have to look at her... And so, Yae Miko continued walking towards the Tenshukaku with Yun Xu.
On the street they passed through, Lumine and Paimon, who had just finished breakfast, walked by from the side, and Lumine's nose twitched twice in the air.
"I think I smell Yun Xu...!"
Lumine immediately looked around, but she didn't see Yun Xu.
"Are you a dog, Traveler...?"
Paimon said speechlessly.
"No, actually, last time Yun Xu gave me a Hundredfold Scent Elixir, and now I can smell the sweet scent of a Damselette even from across a mountain."
Lumine spread her hands, explaining.
"Eh?! R-really?!"
Paimon, completely unaware, widened her eyes in shock.
"Of course it's fake, and besides, Yun Xu isn't a Damselette."
Lumine put her hands on her hips and puffed out her chest, answering righteously.
Paimon: "...?"
"What are you being righteous about, hey!"
...Yae Miko's status was special, and she could practically enter and exit the Tenshukaku at will, so she wasn't met with any obstruction.
Compared to Kujou Sara yesterday, she didn't even need to wait for an announcement; she directly entered the Tensukaku and met the Raiden Shogun.
"..."
The Raiden Shogun, in standby mode, slowly opened her eyes and looked at Yae Miko.
"Go, let Ei come out. This Guuji doesn't speak to automatons."
With Yun Xu in her arms, Yae Miko felt very confident.
Hearing Yae Miko's words, the Raiden Shogun expressionlessly closed her eyes.
When she opened her eyes again, Ei had already taken over the body.
"Miko, you are now a Guuji; your words and actions should not be too unrestrained."
After taking over the body, Ei looked at Yae Miko, reminding her.
Her gaze also noticed the white fox in Yae Miko's arms, but she didn't pay too much attention to it.
"Oh? Then how do you explain, Ei, as a God, neglecting the people of Inazuma?"
Yae Miko stroked Yun Xu's head, who had closed his eyes and was playing dead, responding to Ei unhurriedly.
"So that's it, Miko, you did this to question me, then..."
Hearing Yae Miko's words, Ei speculated on the situation.
"Oh dear, how dare I? The Shogun's will is the will of all Inazuma."
Yae Miko chuckled, continuing to stroke Yun Xu's head.
After several centuries, speaking with Ei again instead of meeting the cold automaton Shogun, she couldn't help but feel a little unsettled.
Yun Xu, who had closed his eyes and was playing dead, not daring to face the Raiden Shogun directly, felt depressed, sensing that at this rate, his forehead would be rubbed bald by her...
"..."
"So, that little fox who came to steal a Vision yesterday was really arranged by you?"
Ei inquired further after a moment of silence.
"Of course, this little one was arranged by me... the Vision-stealing sage."
Although it was Yun Xu who did it himself, Yae Miko directly admitted to it.
"But what good is it for you to steal a Vision? As long as the Vision Hunt Decree is in place, even if a Vision is taken back, it cannot be used."
Ei couldn't help but feel a bit puzzled; she thought Yae Miko should understand this point.
The Vision Hunt Decree was not merely a decree; it was also a manifestation of the Raiden Shogun's clearance, possessing divine power that could seal off a Vision, preventing its owner from using it.
Otherwise, simply taking away a Vision would generally not cause a person's aspirations to be lost.
"Of course, I wanted to show you the suffering that the so-called Vision Hunt Decree has brought to the people of Inazuma."
Yae Miko continued to answer.
"I naturally know the consequences of the Vision Hunt Decree, but aspirations are inherently things that are detrimental to eternity."
"You may not have realized it yet, but chasing after aspirations often makes people lose more."