"A shrine maiden's magic is derived from the Fox clan's magic, equivalent to a weakened version of it. After all, human bodies are too weak to bear the power of the Bai Chen bloodline."
"So, the magic that ordinary shrine maidens can use is generally for exorcism and sealing, and they can't use more advanced ones even if they learn them."
"Later, Kitsune Saiguu-sama believed that these two types of magic were not enough for shrine maidens, so she developed the art of talismans, using special strokes and incantations to command the elemental power in the atmosphere."
"This way, even shrine maidens without a Vision would have enough self-preservation ability."
"Hmm, I have indeed seen these." Shiki nodded.
During the Sacred Sakura Cleansing Ritual, Inagi Hotomi had shown her a trick, and that phrase "All evil, disperse!" had quite amazed her.
After all, besides archery, a shrine maiden's main skill was magic.
"What about Fox magic and Liyue Adepti Arts?" Shiki continued to ask, "I've already learned about the Tanuki clan's magic through Ioroi. Your Bai Chen lineage wouldn't be ridiculous too, would it?"
"Heh heh, how could that be? Foxes aren't simple-minded animals like Tanuki."
Yae Miko chuckled, covering her mouth, and Ioroi beside her immediately exploded: "Pink-haired Fox! Who are you calling simple-minded?!"
"Look, haven't you already taken that personally?"
"You! You're making me so angry!"
"Alright, alright, stop arguing for now, Yae, you continue."
Shiki calmly held down Ioroi. Indeed, Tanuki, like Paimon, always caused trouble at crucial moments.
"Okay~ In Teyvat, each species has its own cultivation method. For example, the Tanuki clan cultivates through play, so they need to travel to different places to increase their magic power."
"And Fox need to interact with people, living in this mortal realm but maintaining a certain distance. This is the cultivation method of the Fox clan."
"…So this is why you're such a Fox?"
It sounded a bit like the so-called "red dust tempering," but it was entering the world without fully entering it.
"How can you say 'Fox'? It's clearly the beautiful and wise Guuji Yae Miko-sama."
"Oh please, if you weren't a Fox, I'd eat the Sacred Sakura Tree right here."
Anyone could be a Fox, but to say that Yae Miko, this pink-haired Fox, wasn't a Fox was impossible. After all, what shrine maiden would want to watch their own Archon's amusement?
"…Is it really appropriate to talk about your own shrine maiden like that?"
"Appropriate! And extremely appropriate!"
Shiki nodded without hesitation, completely without any psychological burden. When facing a Fox, one should throw all such things away.
"…Never mind, let's continue talking about Adepti Arts."
Yae Miko compromised. Indeed, she and the girl didn't get along well. Ei was more interesting; her serious expression was truly fun to tease.
"I once met Ganyu, the half-Adepti secretary in Liyue Harbor, and we talked about Adepti Arts. It's a very profound system."
"Whether it's humans, animals, or even elemental constructs, as long as they have the ability and sufficient talent, they can all learn it."
"The Adepti Power mastered by the Liyue Adepti is a type of energy completely different from elemental power. Besides various wondrous spells, it can also evolve into the elemental power one wields."
"I know all of this, so Yae, do you know how to refine Adepti Power?" Shiki asked.
She had already understood the wonders of Liyue Adepti Arts through various in-game manifestations. The key now was how to acquire it.
After all, she couldn't learn it just by constantly hearing how wonderful Adepti Arts were!
"Well…"
Yae Miko lowered her head in thought for a moment, then took out a bright yellow talisman from her Vision.
"Adepti Power is an energy formed by the combination of soul, body, and elemental power, and it will produce different characteristics depending on the refiner."
"I don't know Adepti Arts, so instead of listening to me talk here, you should experience it for yourself."
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