I'm a thankful fox in Tokyo

Chapter 389 The Incompetent Husband

Shuten-dōji was, after all, an earth immortal. Even if his life force was cut off, he would not die completely in a short time. At this moment, his head was stuck on the edge of the hall's pillar and he could not move. He could only open his eyes, but he was not observing anything.

He was simply good at thinking—he had been doing so for the hundreds of years he was sealed away.

Such a quiet situation has rarely occurred since he broke free of the seal, which makes him somewhat nostalgic.

Of course, the growing resentment and anger in his heart reminded him of the humiliating and bizarre defeat he had suffered—anyone in this situation would be filled with resentment.

It's like you're walking down the street and suddenly see an interesting insect. After observing it for a while, you decide to stomp on it. It's not that you dislike it or anything else; you just want to kill it.

But the insect used an American-style iaido technique.

you are dead.

absurd.

Shuten-dōji didn't even have time to hate Higashino Yu at this moment. He felt it was all absurd and thought about it for a long time, but in the end, he still couldn't figure out how all of this had happened.

It was just a wild fox that grew up in the desolate mountains near Kyoto.

Why was he able to produce such a magical weapon?

Why can't all my magical treasures stop that thing?

Why.
"What? You're asking me how I know this magic item will work?"

The sound of two people talking could be heard outside the main hall. Shuten-dōji turned his gaze and saw the two about to step into the hall.

"I didn't expect it; I thought it was a bunch of little demons."

"I've been under a lot of pressure in high school lately, and I accidentally mistook Shuten-dōji for a kappa."

"If he's unhappy about it, let him say it to my Pure Yang Sword Box."

Having finally vanquished the formidable enemy that had weighed on his mind for months, Higashino Yu felt as if all his burdens had been lifted, and he walked with a spring in his step. Even though the world within Mount Ooe was in a state of apocalyptic collapse, he felt a sense of exhilaration, like riding a swift horse in the spring breeze.

Therefore, he was in the mood to joke with Haruhara.

Of course, if you really ask, I didn't know at first that Chunyang Zhenren could be cut down by Shuten-dōji with a single sword strike.

The initial preparation was at least two sword strikes—after all, this demon's father was the Nine-Headed Dragon Manifestation, and might give him some kind of protective magic weapon.

If three sword strikes still aren't enough to kill, then I'll prepare to call for reinforcements. I don't know what the price will be, but it's better than dying.

It seems the situation isn't that bad now. The demonic magic weapon does exist, but Pure Yang Master's swordsmanship seems to be more powerful.

Chun Yuan glanced at Dong Yeyu and saw that he had a smile on his face, as if he were bathed in spring sunshine. His eyes, which were as dark as night, were as bright as light bulbs, and he kept glancing at the valuable items in the main hall. Chun Yuan knew that he was probably a little too proud of himself.

She silently put on the white fox mask and whispered a warning: "Shuten-dōji has ravaged Ashihara Chugoku for thousands of years. This is his lair. You'd better be careful."

Higashino Yu held up the wooden box that still held two inconspicuous rays of light, and smiled, revealing his neat, white teeth: "No one understands what caution means better than me."

Even Shuten-dōji himself became Louis XVI under the Chunyang Sword, so what kind of trap could survive the aftershocks of the sword's power?

As he spoke, he turned his head and saw the scroll hanging on the throne in the main hall cut in two and the headless corpse of Shuten-dōji. He froze for a second, and his smile vanished instantly.

The Oeyama Spirit Mansion Map represents a blessed land, and Higashino Yu's main purpose in coming to this castle tower instead of leaving the Oeyama Spirit Mansion is this painting.

Originally, I planned to manage it as my future cave dwelling—how could a great fox like Shigure not have his own cave dwelling?
Now it's all ruined, it's been cut in two, can it still be used?

I know that colorful clouds are easily scattered and glass is fragile, but how could a magical treasure from a blessed land be shattered by a single sword strike?
Dongye Yu stared at the half of the ink landscape painting hanging in the main hall and walked over silently.

Bang!
He kicked aside the headless corpse of Shuten-dōji, picked up the half of the painting that had fallen to the ground, and then took down the half that was hanging up. He pieced them together, but the line that had cut the painting straight through was like a shocking line, lying across this ink-wash landscape.

My precious scroll
Higashino Yu felt a heartache so intense he could hardly breathe. After a moment of silence, he put away the tattered scroll depicting the spirit palace of Mount Ooe, thinking that perhaps he could find some craftsmen skilled in repairing magical artifacts to fix it.

They then prepared to search for loot to see if they could make up for the losses.

Turning his head, he saw Shuten-dōji's head staring at him with its eyes open under a pillar.

"Fox spirit, I refuse to accept this." He said calmly, still maintaining the dignity and solemnity befitting a deity.

"Oh."

Shuten-dōji's face twitched. "Come here, and I'll tell you where my treasure is hidden."

"If you're not coming, I'll find it myself."

Shuten-dōji laughed: "You're afraid of me? I'm already doomed, and you still don't dare face me?"

“Yes, you demon are incredibly cunning, we have to be careful,” Dongye Yu said seriously.

Shuten-dōji took a deep breath. "My father is the Nine-Headed Dragon. If I die, he will arrive in an instant. At that time, you, your relatives and friends, will all die."

"It's alright." Dongye Yu held up the wooden box in his hand. "I'll just take care of it, won't I?" "Your magic weapon isn't enough."

"I can call in reinforcements."

Shuten-dōji remained silent for a moment, then said a few more words that were half threat and half enticement.

Higashino Yu, however, was completely unmoved by his words and kept shutting him down. He even touched and looked at the treasures in the main hall that originally belonged to Shuten-dōji while talking to him.

When Shuten-dōji saw that his plan had failed and that his last remaining wisp of soul was about to give way, he panicked, his expression turning ferocious as he cursed, "You fox demon, you beast, you rat who only knows how to rely on magic weapons!"

How did you know I was a mouse?

Higashino Yu smiled broadly, but was somewhat surprised.

How could he hold on for so long after being beheaded by the Pure Yang Sword?
On second thought, it makes sense. This demon is a professional at being beheaded, and now that it has reached the Earth Immortal realm, it has transcended worldly concerns, so it is impossible for it to die as quickly and easily as a mortal.

Higashino Yu didn't intend to ask him where he had hidden the treasures.

Regardless of whether he would say it or not, or whether he would harm himself.

The main problem is that it's a bit impolite. Who would beat someone half to death and then ask where they hid all their money and treasures?
I'm not a bandit.

Moreover, Shuten-dōji is at least an Earth Immortal. Who knows, when he's about to die, he might desperately try to kill himself. If he can't react in time, he'll be finished.
Seeing that Higashino Yu was speaking cautiously but his eyes were constantly scrutinizing Shuten-dōji's head in thought, Chunyuan assumed that Higashino Yu wanted to take advantage of this demon and said...

"Although this demon's divine authority is shattered, its five elements have dissipated, its magical power has vanished, and its soul is gone, and it is on its deathbed, it is still an Earth Immortal."

"Makes sense."

Higashino Yu immediately replied, sounding very supportive, and ignored Shuten-dōji, letting him yell and shout as he toured the main hall, stuffing any good treasures he saw into his pocket.

It evokes a strong sense of déjà vu: a plump wife, an incompetent husband, and me, a blond-haired guy.

The pavilion looked magnificent, with glazed tiles, jade steps, and golden window frames. Even the beams and pillars were rare sights, containing the essence of Yi wood, and were probably built by felling precious trees.

Some demons have said that this place is comparable to the Dragon Palace, but that is highly unlikely. Not to mention the crystal palaces where real dragons reside, even the water palace of the Yuanjun is more magnificent than this Heavenly Guard Pavilion.

Higashino Yu's eyes darted around, but very few of them truly caught his eye and could be considered "treasures".

This looks pretty good.

Dongye Yu's gaze fell on the blue lamp used for lighting in the hall. It seemed to be a fine ritual object; the lamp base was simple and ancient, and the dim blue light made people's faces appear bluish.

"This is the eternal lamp of vengeful spirits,"

Chun Yuan's voice rang out at the right moment, carrying a hint of coldness that was barely perceptible. Through the white fox mask, one could clearly see the anger and disgust hidden in the peach blossom eyes beneath it.

"The lamp is made from the skull of a person who harbored deep resentment in life. Their fragmented soul is sealed inside, and then filled with the oil of mermaids. When the lamp is lit, the soul suffers torment and its wails turn into a blue glow that can last for a thousand years. Demons feel pleasure in the area covered by the light, which can accelerate their cultivation of evil magic."

Upon hearing this, Dongye Yu immediately withdrew his outstretched hand, the eerie blue light seeming to carry a chilling aura.

After passing several giant pillars, my gaze was drawn to a huge screen.

The screen is painted with a picture of a banquet of a hundred ghosts, which is lifelike and has a strangely bright color.

Upon closer inspection, the eyes of those demons seemed to be moving slightly, and the "delicacies" on the banquet also exuded a faint bloody smell.

“This is a ‘living picture screen’,”

Chun Yuan slowly approached and slapped away Dong Yeyu's hand, which was trying to touch the wind.

“A skilled painter is chosen, and while the person is still conscious, their entire skin is peeled off. Before the blood has dissipated, the soul is locked inside the skin using a secret method to create a painting. Once the painting is finished, the skin becomes a painted screen. The scene in the painting will subtly change with the passage of time and the waxing and waning of yin energy. It is extremely eerie, and prolonged viewing may lead to being dragged into an illusion by the vengeful spirit in the painting.”

Why are they all these kinds of evil artifacts?

Higashino Yu's expression was like someone who had just opened a treasure chest in the Delta and found bull horns and a woman, as if he had eaten shit.

Then I suddenly noticed that the scarlet carpet under my feet felt unusually soft and thick, and the fine fibers seemed to be moving with life.

"This blanket is called 'Blood Baby Velvet',"

Chun Yuan's explanation followed closely: "It is not animal hair, but the hair of a baby who died before full term and whose mother died violently. It is mixed with the baby's heart blood and refined with evil magic. After the carpet is made, stepping on it is like stepping on warm and soft flesh and blood. It nourishes the evil atmosphere in the hall and can also block detection."

"This is really like eating shit. We can't even take a single thing. Doesn't Mount Ooe have some kind of treasure vault? There must be some good stuff here, right?"

Higashino Yu lifted her foot and rubbed it on the floor, but the soft feeling seemed to linger, making her feel inexplicably nauseous.

"Hehehe, want to know the location of the treasure vault?" Shuten-dōji's head chuckled: "Come here, I'll tell you."

"No hurry, no hurry."

Higashino Yu waved his hand, "This Oeyama Spirit Mansion will eventually be mine. There are countless days ahead, so I can take my time to search for it and even have the surprise of finding gold."

(End of this chapter)