Tokyo, but I'm a deceitful scumbag.

One minute later.

"Are you so bored that you burn yourself with moonlight?"

After hearing Ryoko Senjougahara's idea, the fox didn't react for a moment.

What's the difference between this and biting a lighter?

You cat demon, if you want to eat roasted fox, just say so directly. There's no need to beat around the bush!

"Little fox, think about it carefully."

Ryoko Senjougahara explained with a smile, "Although the methods are different, if you want to become a great yokai, you must have at least two of the three—yokai power, physical body, and divine soul—reach a considerable level. That's for sure."

"After all, the weak are nothing in the face of the big world, let alone distort it."

"Therefore, if you don't know how to suddenly comprehend a domain, it's always right to start by continuing to improve your demonic power, physical body, and spiritual strength. Once you've accumulated enough, you might be able to achieve it naturally, just like the Lord of Nagano River."

"And for you, little fox brother..."

"I see that your demonic power has been improving very quickly, so it's not a problem. Although your physical body is much weaker, fox demons are not the type to strengthen their bodies, so it's not a big deal to be a little perfunctory."

"Your soul is the only thing that stands out. Your foundation is good, probably because you naturally developed it while practicing illusion techniques. But it's clear that you haven't had any special training. It's still a bit lacking compared to a great demon, and there's still a lot of potential for improvement."

Hoshino Hideyuki raised an eyebrow and asked, "Then what does this have to do with barbecue... wait..."

Halfway through the question, he suddenly remembered the characteristics of Heartfire...

The more agitated one is, the more intense the fire burns...

"Has the little fox figured it out?"

Ryoko Senjougahara watched the fox's tail swaying wildly, just like a kitten in an ordinary household being lured by a cat toy. She couldn't help but reach out to grab it, but the alert fox jumped away.

She pouted regretfully, then continued, "Your foxfire burns not just wood and air, but also the spirit, emotions, and will of living beings. Whatever you call it, it's all closely related to the soul."

"Didn't you mention before that you couldn't understand why your fire could still burn so fiercely in the Dragon Palace of the Deep Sea? The answer is simple: the illusionary energy that fills the Dragon Palace is all the fuel for your flames!"

The fox finally realized what was going on.

According to this principle, burning oneself with a controllable inner fire may appear to burn the body, but in essence, it is a disguised way of tempering the soul. The principle is the same as developing a strong heart after watching too many hellish jokes and bizarre news stories.

"Since my little fox brother understands what I mean, then I should be leaving now."

Ryoko Senjougahara laughed, "I used up too much power demonstrating the domain to you before, and I can't hold on to this dream anymore."

"I hope you'll have made progress by the time we meet next time."

"There's no need to be too anxious if there's no progress. There's an old saying at Tokyo University: 'Haste makes waste.'"

"This process is inherently difficult, and the spiritual energy in the present world has only recently begun to recover, so it's normal that no new great demons have emerged. Your ability to even get close to it is already extremely rare..."

New great yokai are hard to come by, but I have encountered quite a few old monsters that are close to being great yokai.

You should still be anxious.

Hoshino Hideyuki thought to himself, but still bowed to Senjougahara Ryoko.

"Thank you for your guidance!"

Regardless, since they helped me, I should still say thank you.

You're welcome!

Ryoko Senjougahara waved her hand, and then...

With lightning speed, he suddenly reached out, grabbed the fox by the base of its tail, and gave it a hard rub!

"Hey~!"

"ah!"

"Mmm~ That feels good~"

After the successful sneak attack, Senjougahara Ryoko relaxed her brows and disappeared into thin air with a smile, leaving Hoshino Hideyuki looking completely shocked, unable to even roll his eyes at her target!

Damn it!

Cats are indeed evil! Despicable, untrustworthy! The true culprit behind the world's destruction, the mastermind behind humanity's depravity!

Moments later, the paradise collapsed, and the sullen fox returned to the real world.

Then I realized my head was itchy.

Well, in this situation, it's most likely...

"Kikuri, don't bump into me while you're driving! Focus on the road!"

"Ah, Hideyuki, you're awake? I'm so sorry!"

You say sorry, but you'll do it again next time, won't you?

Kikuri, you have fallen! Your heart has turned towards the evil cat!

Wait till you get home, I'll teach you a lesson!

Although he was internally complaining, the fox didn't say much since the other person was still holding the steering wheel.

The man and the fox drove to Nara City.

After returning the car to the local rental company, they took the Shinkansen back to Tokyo and arrived at their rented apartment at noon the next day.

"Ah, home is definitely the most comfortable place~"

As soon as she entered, Iji Chikiku put down her things, took off her boots, and without even changing into slippers, rushed to the bed with her slightly damp feet.

Ok?

This scene seems somewhat familiar...

"Hey, wait a minute!"

Just when the fox hiding in the clothes thought the tragedy was about to repeat itself, Iji Chikiku nimbly turned over in mid-air, landing on her back on the bed with a soft thud, without crushing the fox in the valley at all.

"Heh heh, startled?" Kikuri Ijichi winked mischievously and said softly, "Trust me a little more, I have a good memory, I won't make the same mistake again."

The fox emerged from the collar, shook its fur, and brushed its tail across Ichikiku's face, which was red from the cold, before replying, "Yes, yes, I misunderstood you."

"Since you've wronged me, shouldn't you offer some compensation...?"

As Ichikiku was speaking, she suddenly raised her head, and her full lips opened and closed, taking the tip of the fox's tail into her mouth.

“…Hmm.”

Hoshino Hideyuki:?

Feeling the warmth and moisture from the tip of its tail, Hoshino Hideyuki instinctively shuddered, then turned around, extended his paw, and began to stroke Iji Chikiku's delicate face:

"Hey, give in! Even if you offer compensation, you can't eat a fox alive!"

As he repeatedly poked at her, Ijichi Kiku's face grew increasingly red—clearly, this time the color wasn't from being frozen.

A moment later, Kikuri Ijichi relented.

Then she straightened up, took off her coat and sweater, leaving only a black vest, revealing her smooth shoulders and collarbone. Her already fair skin appeared even more moist and radiant under the light because of a thin layer of sweat.

She climbed back into bed, propped herself up with her hands, and enveloped the fox beneath her, murmuring:

"It's been almost half a month now, and I've been really suffering... If you won't let me eat it raw, can I eat it in another way?"

"Hideyuki-kun, please turn back into human form~"

Looking at the red-haired beauty above him, the fox twitched its ears: "Don't you need to take a bath first?"

Kikuri Iji leaned down and sniffed the fox's fur: "No need... If Hideyuki-kun doesn't want to change, staying like this isn't so bad..."

"Of course not!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Hoshino Hideyuki finally transformed back into human form.

About an hour later.

The cell phone rings.

Hoshino Hideyuki reached out from under the covers, rummaged around for a bit, and hung up.

After a moment, he felt that it wasn't fair to do that, so he stuck his head out and hit back.

Inuyama Tetsuya's voice came from the other end.

"Xiuxing, it's me..."

"What's the emergency?"

"It's not urgent..."

"Well, let's talk again tonight, I'm in a hurry."

After saying that, the fox hung up the phone and crawled back into bed.

Inuyama Tetsuya: ? ? ?

Chapter 184 The Beautiful Girl Onmyoji Wants to Punish the Fox

Three hours later.

Hoshino Hideyuki, his cheeks sunken, lay on the bed, staring at the familiar ceiling, sighed, and murmured:

"Life is but fifty years, like a dream, like an illusion..."

"Ah, well, it doesn't really have to be a death poem, does it?" (Referring to the poem recited by Japanese people on their deathbeds; Oda Nobunaga's death poem was a poem about living to fifty years old.)

After taking a shower and changing into her everyday clothes, Ijichi Kikuri carried a glass of milk to the bedside. Looking at the weak fox, she bit her lip and whispered, "I'm sorry, I'll try to control myself tomorrow..."

"Tomorrow?"

Hoshino Hideyuki rolled his eyes: "I didn't detect any restraint from you at all!"

The fox's strong reaction wasn't because he was actually weak.

After all, he is an A-rank monster certified by the Countermeasures Office. Even if his physical body is relatively weak, he is still far superior to ordinary humans. Even if the American captain came, he could fight him to a standstill.

Unfortunately, Kikuri Ichiji is almost no longer human!

Over the past two weeks, her physical condition has continued to improve slowly.

At the same time, the fact that she had been holding back for half a month had allowed her insatiable greed to accumulate to a terrifying level.