My two-dimensional resident

"Hehe, I already have an idea in mind. The grudge between Kibutsuji Muzan and our family for over a thousand years should be settled in our family territory..." Although Kagaya Ubuyashiki's white eyes were devoid of any divine light, the resolve to end this karmic entanglement still shone through his blind eyes.

"Lord!"

"Lord!"

Kagaya Ubuyashiki's words made everyone realize that their lord was going to use himself as bait to lure out Muzan Kibutsuji and his demons.

"My lord! This is too dangerous. We've already lived through a thousand years, there's no need to use such a dangerous method to lure out Muzan Kibutsuji now."

Kanae Kocho only knew that Lin Tian had reached an agreement with her master, but she didn't know that her master would actually use her as bait to kill Muzan Kibutsuji. Now, after hearing Kagaya Ubuyashiki's words, the usually gentle and dignified Kanae was the first to stand up and oppose the proposal.

"Yes, my lord!"

"My lord! Please give us some time. We will find Muzan Maizumi's whereabouts as soon as possible!"

"Please, my lord, reconsider."

With Kanae Kocho's opposition, the other Pillar-level swordsmen also stepped forward, requesting their lord to withdraw the plan.

"You..." Hearing his subordinates opposing him, Kagaya Ubuyashiki was somewhat annoyed, but he understood that these people didn't want him to die. But... what other choice did he have but to use himself as bait?

"Ahem, Ubuya-kun. Actually, what your subordinates said isn't wrong. You're taking too much risks. I admit I'm strong, but I can't guarantee that I can save your life when I kill Muzan."

Shinobu told me that there's a demon with a Blood Demon Art that can teleport to different dimensions. Once activated, this technique will send us to different realms. Therefore, for the sake of a perfect ending, I don't agree to you becoming bait.

Seeing that none of these Pillar-level swordsmen wanted their lord to take risks, Lin Tian pondered for a moment and realized that he had overlooked the next Upper Moon Four, Nakime, who could arbitrarily control Muzan's stronghold—the Infinity Castle space.

Chapter 175 Shinobu Kocho Wants to Find Shinji Ikari a Girlfriend

Her strength is average, but she can use Blood Demon Art to manipulate space and teleport anyone in and out of the Infinity Castle. Given Muzan's cowardly nature, if he were to discover Kagaya Ubuyashiki, he would most likely have Nakime teleport him from here to the Infinity Castle.

By then, Lin Tian couldn't guarantee Kagaya Ubuyashiki's safety. It wasn't that Lin Tian felt an instant connection with him or was afraid of his death; it was simply because the other party was his sugar daddy.

If he dies, and his descendants don't recognize the agreement between the two, then the final payment might be lost.

That's a huge sum of money! How could Lin Tian, ​​who's only after Bells, let Ubuyashiki Kagaya take such a risk?!

"My lord, since Lord Lin Tian has rejected your proposal, you should retract your decision."

Initially, everyone was dissatisfied with Lin Tian, ​​believing that Ubuyashiki Kagaya's decision was Lin Tian's idea. However, when Lin Tian also opposed his lord's suggestion, they realized they had misunderstood him. Their dissatisfaction gradually disappeared, and their gazes towards Lin Tian were filled with gratitude and respect.

"Then..." Upon hearing that Lin Tian had also rejected his suggestion, Ubuyashiki Kagaya lowered his head, revealing a troubled expression.

Just when it seemed there was hope of ending the thousand-year curse that had befallen their clan, their teammates wouldn't let them use him as bait to lure out Muzan Kibutsuji...

"Brother Ubuya, don't be discouraged. I have a way. You won't have to risk your life."

"What's the solution?" Hearing that Lin Tian had a plan, the dejected Ubuyashiki Kagaya perked up again, turning his head towards Lin Tian with an expectant look. The others also turned their gaze to the man who had rejected their lord's suggestion.

"that is..."

......

Three days later, in front of a dilapidated house in the Spider Mountain. Shinobu Kocho lightly leaped behind Lower Moon Five, Rui. The moment she landed, the demon behind her stared blankly ahead, then its body began to dissolve and disintegrate.

Although she now has the power to sever a demon's neck, she still chose to poison it, as she is accustomed to using poison.

The Fifth of the Twelve Demon Moons: Exhaustion!

"Sister Ren!"

At this moment, Shinji Ikari, who had just finished fighting the Spider Mountain Demon family and other demons, ran out of the forest. Although the spider silk of those demons caused him some trouble, the difference in strength was too great, and he quickly dealt with them.

"Shinji, you've worked hard. I remember when we first met you you were so shy and timid, but now you're fighting demons for humanity. You've really grown up! When you grow taller, you'll become a true adult."

How about I introduce you to Kanao? She's not very talkative, but she's very kind and a real beauty. I'd love to have you two together.

Shinobu Kocho unleashed a sword dance, sheathing her Nichirin Blade at her waist. She then walked up to Shinji Ikari, patted his head, and chuckled, gently praising the young man before her.

"Sister Ren, stop teasing me. Let's hurry to the meeting place that Brother Lin Tian mentioned."

Shinji Ikari's face turned bright red instantly after Shinobu Kocho's words. He shyly touched the back of his head, trying to change the subject.

"Sigh, it seems that Shinji Ikari, who lives in the alien world, looks down on us primitive people. Kanao would be heartbroken if she knew."

"Sister Ren!"

"Hee hee~"

......

While Shinobu Kocho and Shinji Ikari were on their way to the location agreed upon with Lin Tian, ​​the other Pillar-level swordsmen, working in pairs, killed several other Lower Moon demons based on the information provided by Shinobu.

After sending news of the demon's slaying back to the Ubuyashiki mansion via ravens, they set off for the agreed-upon location.

In Yoshiwara, a red-light district, Kanae Butterfly stares at Lin Tian, ​​who has burned Upper Moon Six, Daki, and her brother Gyutaro to death in a single encounter, and remains speechless for a long time.

She had already witnessed Lin Tian's instant kill of Upper Moon Two, Doma, but now, seeing Upper Moon Six also instantly killed by the same move, she still couldn't get used to the man's strength and was incredibly shocked.

Beside her, the Sound Hashira, Uzui Tengen, was completely stunned. His mouth gaped open, his hands hovering awkwardly in the air. He couldn't believe that Lin Tian had so easily killed an Upper Moon demon. A sense of dread crept into his heart at Lin Tian's strange fire abilities.

"Thank you for your hard work, Lord Lin Tian. Shall we head to Mount Sagiri to meet up with the Ninjas?"

When Lin Tian walked up to the two of them, Kanae Kocho lowered her head slightly, her gentle and melodious tone conveying respect for Lin Tian.

"Wait a moment, another one is coming."

Just as Lin Tian was about to leave with the two of them, a pink-haired figure suddenly appeared on the second-floor rooftop behind him. From the moment she appeared, she was detected by his Observation Haki.

"He is!"

Uzui Tengen, a ninja by training, also spotted the figure after Lin Tian's reminder. Under the moonlight, he saw the "Upper Moon" and "Second Moon" in the figure's eyes and couldn't help but gasp in surprise.

Uzui Tengen never expected that two Upper Moon demons would appear in the same place at the same time.

"Don't panic," Lin Tian said with a smile, while turning his gaze to the evil spirit.

The newcomer was none other than Akaza, the current Upper Moon Two. He had originally intended to warn Daki and Gyutaro to be careful of the Demon Slayer Corps, but in hindsight, he was too late.

After Doma's death, Muzan Kibutsuji, in order to fill the vacancy of the Twelve Demon Moons, promoted Akaza, the Upper Moon Three, to Upper Moon Two, and his maid Nakime to Upper Moon Four. The original Upper Moon Four became Upper Moon Three.

"So you're the Demon Slayer Corps Pillar-level swordsman who killed Doma. Although I don't like Doma, since you've run into me, you might as well go down and join him."

Akaza looked at Lin Tian, ​​and as a fighting demon, his eyes blazed with boundless fighting spirit. This intense fighting spirit caused his demonic aura to surge, and in a flash, he raised his fist and appeared before Lin Tian.

Lin Tian casually grasped Akaza's incoming fist with his hand, a slight smile playing on his lips.

"It has some power, but it's still lacking. Light it!"

"Um?!"

As Akaza was marveling at how this mysterious Demon Slayer Corps member could withstand his attack, a strange sense of crisis arose within him. He realized something was wrong and tried to withdraw his fist to retreat, but it was too late.

Scorching flames erupted from Lin Tian's palm, spreading rapidly to Akaza's arm and then his entire body. Yet another Upper Moon demon had fallen at Lin Tian's hands.

"this..."

Kanae Butterfly's eyes widened, her red lips slightly parted, as she stared at Lin Tian in astonishment. Having finally recovered from the death of Upper Moon Six, she was once again awestruck by Lin Tian's power.

"You don't think I should fight him for eight hundred rounds before finally killing him with great difficulty, do you? He's just a demon; I can kill him instantly, saving more time. You two, let's go!" Lin Tian patted the stunned Kanae Butterfly and then walked behind her.

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Chapter 176 Lin Tian, ​​the Doting Husband

"Lord Lin Tian, ​​Mount Xiawu is not in this direction."

After regaining her senses, Kanae Butterfly caught up with Lin Tian with small, quick steps and silently followed behind him. Half an hour later, she realized that the path Lin Tian was taking was not the one leading to the agreed-upon place, Mount Sagiri, and she spoke up to remind him.

“I know, a passerby just said that a large banquet is being held in Edo, which is on my way. I’m going to take a look.”

Lin Tian ignored the two people behind him and continued walking forward.

"This! That's amazing! News about the Blue Spider Lily has already spread. The Demon Slayer Corps has received reports of demons appearing in various places. This must be Muzan Kibutsuji's conspiracy to divert the Demon Slayer Corps' power to these areas so he can seize the Blue Spider Lily!"

Now, three more Lower Moons and two Upper Moons have died. This will allow him to implement his plan to steal the Blue Spider Lily sooner. He'll likely be heading to Mount Sagiri tonight. Going to Edo now... that's... that's too much! You promised Master you'd kill Muzan Kibutsuji!

Upon hearing that Lin Tian had suddenly decided to go to Edo to participate in the summer festival, Kanae Kocho froze on the spot. Looking at Lin Tian's back in front of her, she frowned, her face showing confusion and anger.

She didn't understand, she couldn't understand at all, why the great Lin Tian in her mind would suddenly have such an unreliable idea.

"Lord Lin Tian, ​​I know the streets of Edo very well. I'll take you a shortcut, and I guarantee you won't miss the fireworks in Edo!"

Compared to Kanae's confusion, Tengen Uzui was surprised that Lin Tian changed his plans at the last minute. However, he thought that since the other party was so strong, even if Muzan Kibutsuji appeared at Mount Sagiri now, he would definitely have a way to get there as soon as possible.

The image of Lin Tian instantly killing two Upper Moon demons was still replaying in his mind, so he dared not raise any objections like Kocho Kanae did. Since this Lord Lin Tian wanted to see the fireworks, he had no choice but to accompany him.

"Really? Then you lead the way!"

Hearing that there was a shortcut, Lin Tian stopped and turned to look at Yu Sui Tianyuan.

He had no intention of going to Edo before arriving at Yoshiwara. However, he had overheard passersby in the geisha district saying that it was the summer festival and there were fireworks in Edo.

He suddenly realized that fireworks were not a common feature of summer festivals in Kikyo's time, so he decided to go to Edo to take some photos of Kikyo and buy some local specialties.

As for Mount Sagiri, Lin Tian wasn't too worried about any unexpected changes. Based on his understanding of Muzan Kibutsuji, if he learned about the Blue Spider Lily, he would most likely believe it was a conspiracy by the Demon Slayer Corps.

He wouldn't go to Mount Sagiri himself immediately. Li Tiannan guessed that he would most likely send one of the Twelve Demon Moons to confirm the accuracy of the information. If his subordinates did indeed see the Blue Spider Lily, but failed to successfully seize it from the Demon Slayer Corps' encirclement, then Muzan Kibutsuji might appear at Mount Sagiri to personally retrieve the Blue Spider Lily.

In order to convince Muzan Kibutsuji that there was a blue spider lily on Mount Sagiri, Lin Tian suggested that more than half of the Pillar-level swordsmen go to Mount Sagiri to guard the spider lily that had been dyed blue by Shinobu Kocho. Only a few strong Pillar-level swordsmen would remain to guard Kagaya Ubuyashiki and ensure his safety.

This is a calculated scheme, a cunning plan to lure the enemy into a trap.

Lin Tian believed that as long as Muzan Kibutsuji's subordinates saw the blue spider lily, Muzan would be overwhelmed by his inner desires and would do anything to snatch the blue spider lily from the Demon Slayer Corps, which would allow him to be unafraid of sunlight.

Therefore, Lin Tian was not in a hurry to appear at Mount Sagiri before Muzan Kibutsuji appeared. On the contrary, when news of his appearance in Edo reached Muzan Kibutsuji, it would give Muzan less time to consider whether it was a conspiracy and allow him to make a decision quickly.

When Lin Tian killed Upper Moon Six and Upper Moon Two, he could tell from the expressions of these three demons that Muzan knew of his existence and even had information about his appearance.

After all, several demons saw Doma's face when he was killed. After Muzan sensed Doma's death, he would definitely question those demons who had fled from the town about who killed Doma.

Given Muzan's cautious nature, he would definitely have relayed Lin Tian's information to all the demons, so that they would report his location to him the moment they saw him.

Therefore... based on various factors, Lin Tian believed that when he appeared in Edo, Muzan, having confirmed that there were indeed blue spider lilies on Mount Sagiri, would definitely not give up this rare opportunity.

If they don't obtain any information about Lin Tian or discover that Lin Tian is in Mount Sagiri, then Muzan might not go to Mount Sagiri in a short time.

Even if Muzan didn't send his subordinates to Mount Sagiri as Lin Tian guessed, but went there himself, Lin Tian still had a way to appear at Mount Sagiri the moment Muzan showed up.

......

The shortcut that Uzui Tengen mentioned did indeed greatly shorten the time to reach Edo, ensuring that Lin Tian did not miss the grand summer festival.

When Lin Tian and the others arrived in Edo, the first firework of the summer festival had just risen into the sky, bursting into a dazzling display of light and color against the starry night sky.