Temple Girl
Chapter 9 Running Tasks

(5 years later)

The sky world was where the Gods lived, no wonder why the Gods lived there. It was so beautiful, with soaring mountains, and rivers flowing beautifully, clear, and so brilliantly without having to worry about being damaged by human activities. From behind the river, there are often flickers because of the glory of the high quality stones from behind. Covering the glory of any stone that is as good as it is in this world.

The diversity of animals and plants here is many times greater than on Earth where humans, sometimes there are many animals that Chiharu can not classify easily because they have never seen it. However, that was when he was ten years old. Since the time Mr. Qi left him five years ago, Chiharu now lives in the house of the God of Wisdom.

Then for those five years, the girl who continued to grow was only focused on one thing. He continued to study, looking for things he did not know. Learning everything he could, then tirelessly he sharpened his sword strength. Chiharu gave a small smile as she recalled Mr. Zhi taking part in teaching her sword, patiently and painstakingly teaching Chiharu how to do spiritual energy control.

"*Since you're human, there are many flaws to your body. You won't be able to rival the power of the Gods, but I do know how you can cover that huge chasm." said Mr. Qi when Chiharu was eleven.

Chiharu listened earnestly without interrupting his usual— when Mr. Qi explained something to him, he recorded his every conversation with Mr. Zhi without being missed.

"Let's come with me to meditate first, make it easier for you to recognize your spiritual energy. Because spiritual energy can make you your friend or enemy." The last words are still left by Chiharu even when he grows up*.

Her smile and daydreams were lost when Mr. Zhi called her, another hobby of studying medicinal herbs. Chiharu rubbed her sweat with her hands full of dirt, as a result the stain was now moved to her face that was starting to grow and seemed to be continuing to grow. The two brilliant black eyeballs blinked, as Chiharu looked at Mr. Zhi now stroking his white beard. A custom when complicated thoughts come to mind of the God of wisdom.

Mr. Zhi seemed to think so hard, before long he finally sighed because he reached a conclusion in his thinking. "There's something I need to talk to you about, Chiharu." he said, starting a conversation, regardless of the girl's dirty appearance from the ground. Mr. Zhi had Chiharu sit down to start a serious conversation.

"For the Gods five years is a very short time, and I was very sad when I realized that this five years time will end.

You know, I was so happy when I took care of you. You are a good boy, quick to learn, and quick to absorb the knowledge I gave you. It's just that I don't know, it becomes a disaster or luck in the future only you can determine it.

It is with a heavy heart that I must say, that your duty as an Earth God must begin immediately."

Chiharu was a little jumped from her seat, only a little and maybe only she noticed. Sighs slowly knowing that sooner or later it will come to him, but when the news arrives. The girl couldn't help but be shocked as she approached.

"I understand Mr. Zhi, I am very happy when passing Mr. Qi farewell I am not alone. I mastered my sword thanks to Master, I also gained a lot of knowledge because of Master.

Without Mr. Zhi, it would be impossible for me to be now. I'm nothing without you, only can I come back here to greet you. It's sad that we can't meet again." In Chiharu's innocent gaze, Mr. Zhi was touched to hear the boy's words.

The human child who is involved by a cruel destiny and requires it to have a strong shoulder, in his mind the God of Wisdom prays for Chiharu to have a better life and not be full of suffering like this. But Mr. Zhi is aware, it is not he who governs this life.

"Of course, come back whenever you want," the God of Wisdom presented the dark blue jade with a brilliance that Chiharu had never seen. "This is the key link between the sky and earth, meditate when you want to come back, son. Then the door of the sky will open for you, because after all you are a God."

I have prepared a place for you, your temple is not far from the city so that many people will ask for your help. Then choose a servant you like who will help you in taking care of the work of the Earth God."

The God of Wisdom nodded in understanding, "get where you want to go, son. And now that you have me, you can call me teacher. Wouldn't that bring us closer?" persuade Mr. Zhi, greeted by an enthusiastic nod and expel the sadness that had stopped.

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In front of the sky gate Chiharu again checked his luggage, not much he brought. Only a few medicinal herbs could not be found on earth, the two servants of Mr. Zhi named Fu and Su, along with the clothes that Mr. Zhi had prepared for him. The girl smiled as Mr. Zhi came to escort her, waiting for the gates of the sky to open and take her towards Earth. The place where it all started.

"Thank you Master, I will come often." Chiharu's last words echoed, as her entire body disappeared and vanished into the door. The girl's body felt floating for a while, feeling a fairly rapid movement like a falling meteor. His body felt light for a few seconds before his feet reached the ground.

Now Chiharu stood there, in the middle of a long-abandoned building. The walls are dusty, the roof is weathered with age, then dry leaves begin to fill the place. Recalling trying to get inside, the place was still the same before Chiharu left it. Just a little old and weathered with age, a feeling of tightness went into his chest, breaking himself down to feel those memories in his brain.

Spinning around in his mind, dancing around and punishing him without pity. Knocking on the door of his heart and drops of tears began to fall from his eyes, the fresh pomegranate-colored lips were shaking with the sobs. In his mutterings could be heard the word, "Master Qi, I'm home."

He cried for a long time, until both eyes were swollen and no more tears were left there Chiharu began to rise. Glancing at the two maids belonging to the bewildered Master Zhi not knowing what to do, the two just fell silent as if they were feeling sorrow for their new Master.

Chiharu rubbed her eyes, a little embarrassed from crying for so long and tight. He thought he was a little grown up, and crying like that was a shame for a god girl like him. One touch back made Chiharu turn her head, one of Mr. Zhi's weasel-shaped servants did it.

"Sorry to interrupt Miss Chi, we have not made a maid contract with you after Mr. Zhi has released us. You must give us a new seal or we can act outside your command." either one of the two says.

Chiharu did not understand what he was doing, and swallowed his own curiosity. "How do I put a seal on both of you?" ask without diminishing respect.

One of the ferrets named Su came forward, he then explained "Give your blessing, stick your lips on our faces. Then we will automatically become your servants."

Slightly disbelieving Chiharu shrugged her shoulders, not expecting that the way would be so easy. He kissed the two animal-shaped servants of Mr. Zhi, and a ray emerged from the bodies of the two servants. Enveloping the bodies of the two and a yellow bond intertwined between the fingers of Chiharu and the fingers of Fu and Su.

Suddenly the two of them prostrated themselves at Chiharu's feet, "Oour new Master, we will serve until you no longer need us." Su solemnly said.

Fu then spoke with great grandeur towards Chiharu, "Whether our life and death will always be on your side, then command us, our new owner."

Chiharu was again confused, he touched the shoulders of the two and guided them to stand up. "Ey already, don't prostrate so much once I'm not tasty. I want us to be friends who help each other, no need to prostrate to me." complained Chiharu uncomfortable.

The two nodded approvingly without refuting, "If it is indeed the will of our Owner, then following it is our path of prosperity. Miss Chiharu, one day we will be loyal to you."

The To Be Continued...