Inuyasha: My job stats have no limits.

"However, you must also understand that they have signed a contract with you, and your fortunes are intertwined. This means that you are not only tainted by the power of their vows, but also by karma. You have absorbed a certain amount of the power of their vows, and at the same time, you must bear the responsibility of your karma."

"A half-demon like you, with an unstable foundation and insufficient strength, is most easily entangled in sins. If the villagers in the village become evil in the future and become demons or monsters, you will also be devoured until you sever this supply relationship with your own hands."

Bai Lan pondered for a moment. The [Inugami] class was like the [Ghost Swordsman]. Once the class was changed, the [Ghost] would gain the hatred of the Grim Reaper.

The Inugami class is clearly more powerful than the Ghost Swordsman class, so the side effects are also stronger.

It's like someone just shoved 'One Piece' right in front of you; you'd have to accept it.

Alas, these unruly people have truly caused me great suffering!

Bai Lan sighed silently.

"It seems you already have the answer in your heart." Yae's voice rang out in the empty main hall, and he laughed.

"Don't feel too much pressure. As the villagers of Kawano Village say, there are eight million gods, and you are just one of them. Perhaps you will meet a few more gods on your journey with Kikyo."

After comforting Bai Lan, the god turned his gaze to Kikyo.

"So, you've already decided to take on the responsibility entrusted to you by the Demon Exorcism Village during this trip?"

Kikyo nodded slightly: "Well, rather... it's a mission I was destined to take. It might sound arrogant to say that, but only I can do this."

As Bai Lan listened to their back-and-forth conversation, she gradually came to understand the situation.

Traveling, exorcising demons in villages, fulfilling a mission.

...Kikyo's goal this time was probably just what she thought.

—The Shikon Jewel!

The Shikon Jewel can also be called the universal key or the universal wish-granting machine unique to the world of Inuyasha. It runs through the entire plot, is the source of all conflicts, and is the starting point of all stories.

What can I gain from this?

Bai Lan pondered, but unfortunately, she had already used both of her 'plunder' abilities. One was used on 'Lightning Blade', and the other was on 'Death God Ghost', successfully acquiring an ability and a profession.

I wonder what would happen if it were used on the 'Shikon Jewel'.

However, Bai Lan didn't regret it... his professional stats were his greatest source of confidence, rather than relying on the elusive Shikon Jewel.

Just as Bai Lan was pondering this.

Kikyo and the Shinshu were almost at the end of their conversation.

The deity said softly, "Since you've made up your mind, then go for it..."

"Rest well before that, at least recover from your injuries. The return journey will be the real challenge. Who knows how many monsters will come looking for you because of this stuff."

"Thank you, senior. I apologize for bothering you."

"Haha, while you're at it, please teach Chun a lesson. That child is arrogant and lacks a sense of awe for everything."

Chapter 56 Job Change to Shrine Maiden

After talking with the shrine master Yae three days ago, Bai Lan and Kikyo stayed at the shrine temporarily at the shrine's request.

This place offers free food and lodging, and the environment is so much better than in the wild.

"The injuries that Inamitsu and Raizo inflicted on me have almost healed."

Bai Lan leaned against the tree trunk, stretched her shoulders, and found that her injuries had mostly healed.

Now it's time to get down to business.

The Shrine Maiden class!

Bai Lan had been looking forward to this for a long time.

Because of the injuries sustained in the previous battle with the Thunder Beast clan, and because spiritual power was too damaging to monsters, the two decided to postpone their departure for the time being.

Fortunately, thanks to the incense offerings and prayers of the village of Kawano, as well as the regenerative abilities of the yokai themselves, Bai Lan has now almost fully recovered.

The power of incense and prayers is much more effective than I imagined.

All of this made him somewhat excited about how much benefit the [Inugami] class would bring him after it was unlocked.

Unfortunately, the full picture of this profession has not yet been revealed.

He did try to subtly inquire with the God Lord Yae, but the God Lord's explanation wasn't very detailed, though it was roughly that the quality and quantity were both insufficient.

The population of Kawanomura is still too small, and they are not working hard enough.

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In the distance, Kikyo is still fighting with the shrine maiden Tsubaki.

Although they are similar in fame and both are called the strongest shrine maidens, there are still differences among the strongest.

Kikyo handled it with ease, while Tsubaki was already exhausted.

Not long after.

Chun collapsed to the ground, motionless, like a salted fish that had lost its dreams.

"Hey, priestess!"

Bai Lan called out.

Kikyo and Tsubaki, who was lying on the ground, raised their heads and looked at Shiraishi in perfect unison.

"I'm calling Kikyo, A-Tsubaki, you should lie down first."

"Oh..." Tsubaki obediently lay down on the ground again, but her beautiful eyes looked at Kikyo's back with resentment.

Does Bai Lan like this kind of aloof woman?

I can do it too! I can do it too!

Under the influence of [Breath of the Skin], Tsubaki, the purest humanitarian priestess, had long since cast aside her prejudice against yokai...

Of course, this only applies to Bai Lan.

"what happened?"

Kikyo slowly approached and knelt beside Bai Lan, her face serene.

"You've forgotten our last deal. The difficulty of the Kawanomura mission was completely disproportionate to the reward you offered."

Kikyo was taken aback for a moment, but Bai Lan was right about that; she had only offered a wisp of spiritual energy as payment, yet she had encountered the Grim Reaper...

It is indeed not commensurate with the compensation...

"So what kind of payment do you want from me...?"

"You need to pay more!"

She didn't refuse, but she was a little troubled: "I have no money, and I don't have anything on me to offer as payment."

As a priestess, one would expect her to have no shortage of money, but Kikyo is an exception. She travels far and wide, practicing her skills to exorcise demons, but she never accepts money from people.

"Then let's not move for now!"

Seeing that Kikyo had obediently stayed still, Bai Lan lay contentedly on Kikyo's long legs, making satisfied sounds.

"Since you can't come up with money, then this is an extra reward!"

Compared to things like pillows, a pretty girl's lap pillow is definitely the most comfortable.

In the Apocalypse, there's no need to say much. Whenever Saeko sees that Shirai is even slightly tired, she gently lets Shirai rest her head on her rounded legs encased in black stockings.

That was absolutely the kind of meticulous care a mother can give!

Sigh, Kikyo is no match for Saeko in this respect.

They just don't have the foresight.

“…”

The moment Bai Lan's head touched her pillow, Kikyo felt as if she had been electrocuted, and her body stiffened abruptly.

A rare hint of panic appeared on that usually aloof face, and a thin blush quietly rose on her fair skin.

She instinctively wanted to back away, but worried that Bai Lan would fall to the ground, so she could only stand there, her breathing becoming heavier.

However, seeing that Bai Lan didn't take it any further, as if she really just wanted to lie there, Kikyo's anxious heart finally settled down.

If it were to go any further... even she wouldn't know what to do.

If it's just about maintaining the status quo, then I don't mind.

"Begin, transfer your spiritual energy to me."

Bai Lan's muffled voice came from behind.

Kikyo looked down and could only see half of Bai Lan's face; the other side was hidden under her chest, so her expression was not clear.

"Has your injury fully recovered?"

"Well, although I am a half-demon, I am still a demon, and I recover much faster than you humans."

Kikyo didn't rush to reply.

She paused, her gaze falling on Bai Lan lying on her lap, before speaking after a moment.

“I’ve spoken with the God Lord Yae about your situation these past few days.”

"The incense from Kawano Village is nourishing you, but it is also helping you suppress the demonic nature within you. At least your body is not so resistant to external spiritual energy now."

"So... your situation is much better now than when we first met."

Kikyo touched Bai Lan's forehead with her fingertips.

Pale blue spiritual energy flowed from her fingertips, slowly seeping into his brow, initially without any reaction.

But the moment spiritual power and demonic power come into contact,

It was as if they had seen their natural enemy; both their spiritual and demonic powers instantly went berserk, and they fought each other like wild beasts.

The demonic power was resisting and rejecting... and the blood in his body seemed to be burning.

The intense pulling sensation made Bai Lan's vision blur and her ears ring.

Hehe... I must survive!

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