Crossover: A Different Inuyasha.

The lightning that pierced the sky illuminated the emotions surging in the eyes of the Thunder Beast Chieftain—gratitude and shock intertwined into a heavy shadow.

He didn't answer "like" or "dislike," but instead faced the half-demon and solemnly bowed.

"I am Lei Ming, the chieftain of the Thunder Beast Clan."

"If there is anything that the Thunder Beast Clan needs to do, please give your instructions, sir."

There is no free lunch in the world.

Although such language did not exist during the chaotic Warring States period, Lei Ming understood this principle.

Aside from parents and close relatives, no one will do favors for strangers without a reason.

Thunder rumbled again across the distant mountain ridge.

"Thunder? You're quite sensible, saving me a lot of trouble."

Inuyasha approached and went straight to the point.

"Submit to me, lead the Thunder Beast clan, and bring them under my command, Inuyasha."

Upon hearing this, Lei Ming straightened up, his silent face revealing clear distress.

Agreeing to the other party's request could lead to an uncertain future.

Refusing to seek refuge will lead to a worrisome fate.

"As a husband, I am grateful to you for avenging my wife's death; as the clan chief, I am equally grateful to you for slaying our clan's enemy."

Unable to attend to both ends, Lei Ming humbled himself and knelt down on one knee.

"But sir, you have also seen the Thunder Beast clan, which is now severely damaged and reduced to a remnant of its former forces."

"If possible, I, Lei Ming, am willing to go through fire and water for you, my lord, just so that the remaining members of my clan can recuperate in Lei Ming Valley."

The Thunder Beast raised its head, its eyes filled with sincere pleading, "Even if you want my head, Thunderclap will not hesitate!"

"Oh? I see."

"But what would I do with your head? Use it as a ball?"

Inuyasha glanced casually at the body of the female thunder beast, one hand resting on the hilt of his sword, the other brushing aside his silver hair, which was ruffled by the night wind, as if he had remembered something.

"As you've probably heard, leopard cats have been searching for a way to resurrect themselves all these years."

"That was the team I sent out. Their recent achievements have enabled them to communicate with the underworld or resurrect the dead in an alternative way."

Lei Ming's body jolted violently.

His gaze was fixed on the half-demon's face, and something deep in his pupils cracked and popped like ice breaking.

With Donglan leading the way, the arrogant and domineering leopard cat practically roamed the demon realm, searching the world for the art of resurrection. Its fame was comparable to that of the Shikon Jewel, which was known to everyone back then.

However, most people don't take it seriously—just like the heretical view holds that the dead cannot be brought back to life, which is common sense!

But after truly losing a loved one, common sense? To hell with common sense!

If there truly were such a straw in the world, a drowning person would cling to it desperately.

Inuyasha met Leiming's scorching and trembling gaze with composure.

"So, how about bringing the Thunder Beast clan along with me?"

His wife's last words, "Head of the household," came to mind. Lei Ming completely abandoned his pride, knelt down, and his armor collided with the gravel with a dull thud.

"The Thunder Beast clan vows to follow Lord Inuyasha until the end of our lives!"

This is not betrayal. Even if there is only a one in ten thousand chance, as long as the resurrection technique is mastered, the other Thunder Beasts that died in battle can also return!

"good!"

Inuyasha clapped his hands and laughed, "Get up, take me to see your clansmen."

Deep within Thunder Valley, the view opens up.

Nestled amidst the mountainside, a cluster of houses built against the mountain unfolds along the terrain.

The walls are made of bluestone, and the wooden houses are stacked one on top of the other.

In the central courtyard, a few figures were gathered together.

Some sat, some stood; their armor was tattered, and their bodies were wrapped in blood-stained strips of cloth. When they saw Lei Ming approaching, they all stood up and then saw the silver-haired half-demon following behind him.

Those thunder beasts that survived the front-line battles and saw the enemy's heads bearing the severed heads of the Golden Calamity and Silver Calamity all bowed their heads.

"The Thunder Beast clan originally consisted of twenty-three people. Now, only... eight remain."

"Now I will do it for you..."

Lei Ming respectfully led Inuyasha to sit in the main seat in the center of the courtyard. Just as he was about to make introductions, a figure ran out from among the Thunder Beasts.

He was a handsome young man, tall and slender, with features somewhat similar to Lei Ming. He had a high, smooth forehead and a hairline that receded upwards to form a sharp widow's peak.

"Father!" He ran to Lei Ming, his voice filled with barely suppressed anxiety, "Where is Mother? She—"

Lei Ming reached out and pressed down on Fei Tian's shoulder, abruptly stopping the boy from speaking.

He looked down into his son's dark red eyes, his voice low and steady, "Feitian, Mom... has left us for the time being."

Feitian stood there, stunned.

A monster's one year is equivalent to ten to twenty years of human life. He has lived for nearly two hundred years and has had many girlfriends. How could he not understand the cruel meaning hidden beneath his father's gentle words?

"Hiten, this Lord Inuyasha is the savior who saved our Thunder Beast clan."

Before his son could react, Lei Ming's voice rang out again, "At the same time, Lord Inuyasha is also the current lord of our clan."

Feitian was once again awestruck.

He stared at the half-demon who looked to be about his own age—the other was casually leaning back in his chair, resting his chin on his hand, his relaxed demeanor completely at odds with his current somber and serious expression, and blurted out a sentence.

"He—a half-demon?! By what means?"

Before he could finish speaking, a resounding slap landed on his face.

"Shut up."

Lei Ming's palm struck Fei Tian's face, knocking him to the ground.

The room fell silent instantly.

Just as Mantian was about to run out of the Thunder Beast, which looked remarkably similar to the female Thunder Beast, it involuntarily shrank its neck.

Feitian slumped to the ground, raising his hand to cover his cheek, with obvious red marks showing between his fingers. His eyes were filled with shock and resentment, and his lips were pressed together until they turned white. He didn't dare to say another word.

Lei Ming scanned the entire room with an iron gaze, drawing everyone's attention to him.

He declared resolutely, "Everyone—swear allegiance to Lord Inuyasha!"

Submitting to the strong is the nature of living beings.

A few breaths later, the first figure knelt down on one knee, followed by the second, the third... and so on. The thunder beasts bowed their heads in turn.

Feitian stood up and glanced at his father's expressionless and stern face.

She glanced again at the half-demon in the main seat who seemed to be looking at her, but didn't quite seem like it, and reluctantly knelt down as well.

Inuyasha sat on a stone chair, his bangs being lifted and then falling back down by the night wind.

He vaguely remembered that when Hiten and Manten obtained several Shikon Jewel shards and their strength increased greatly, they caused "himself," who had just obtained the Tessaiga in the original story, a lot of trouble.

In the end, he died by his own hand.

But now...

"All that is past, let's look to today!"

Inuyasha chuckled, gathering his scattered memories, and gave instructions to Raimu, who stood respectfully to the side awaiting orders.

"There should be a water goddess worshipped nearby. Find her for me."

"Yes, sir Inuyasha."