I, Wang Ha, the Three Red Unparalleled Assassin

Youzhu Medical Clinic is not large, just a three-bedroom, one-living-room room. The only doctors who sit in the clinic are a young and beautiful woman and a black-haired girl who does odd jobs.

But the reason this clinic became famous so quickly is that it not only offers free medical consultations and medicine, but also boasts amazing curative effects and can cure diseases instantly.

Although the rule of only treating fifty patients a day was quite disliked by the people of Heian-kyo, they could not help but understand the clinic's approach.

After all, doctors are just mortals, not some living gods who don't need rest. Shouldn't they be allowed to rest?

Of course, this might be true for other clinics, but it is clearly not applicable to Youzhu Clinic.

Because both Yagokoro Eirin and Himari are the kind of people who can work non-stop when things get busy.

Ordinary rest days have lost their significance for them; they've simply become too lazy to change their long-standing habits and just let things take their course.

The legend of the old man of the mountain had just been quietly erased when the legend of Yagokoro Eirin began to spread.

People call him a benevolent healer who saves people from suffering, and some families have even set up a memorial tablet for him. Feiju is described as the apprentice and assistant of the healer.

What Himari and Yagokoro Eirin didn't know was that their clinic was being secretly watched, and that person was none other than Fujiwara no Mokou.

Fujiwara no Mokou, who originally thought that she had too much imagination and that her dreams at night were too realistic, accidentally bumped into Himari, who was out buying medicinal herbs, while she was out playing in the street.

Fujiwara no Mokou, whose memories were not erased by some twist of fate, still clearly remembers Himari's appearance. Although the catgirl is no longer dressed as a dashing samurai, Fujiwara no Mokou still feels that she is definitely not just seeing someone who looks similar.

"So what exactly is going on? Why do I feel that my memories are different from those of the people around me?"

"I used to think I was just overthinking things, but now it seems there might be other reasons."

Fujiwara no Mokou, who rarely displays such intelligence in her life, begins to try to uncover the truth herself, because this matter is truly important to her.

Did Sister Azhu, who once accompanied me through a wonderful time, really exist?

After completing his work on the project to restore human history, Hieda no Rei began compiling the Kojiki.

Her current residence is Eientei, not Heian-kyo, because Hieda no Rei, who is tired of officialdom, has long wanted to leave, but she just hadn't found a suitable opportunity before.

Although he was fortunate enough to avoid the tragedy in Heian-kyo, this event only strengthened Hieda no Rei's determination and belief in writing a complete encyclopedia of yokai.

This so-called encyclopedia of yokai was the precursor to "Gensokyo: Origins," which was later compiled by the successive heads of the Hieda family.

The old man of the mountain agreed with Hieda no Rei's idea and even said that he would be willing to go with him if he were to embark on an expedition, so as to help him obtain more accurate and detailed information.

The Old Man of the Mountain had no prejudice against demons and monsters. In his eyes, as the embodiment of the concept of death, all living things were equal.

However, since the Old Man of the Mountain holds the position of one of the seven Grand Masters, the actions he usually takes in accordance with the will of Heaven are mostly more beneficial to humanity.

Dajiangshan, the village of ghosts.

The four Demon Kings, Xiong Yongyi, Ibuki Suika, Ibaraki Kasen, and Jin Jieluo, were having a rare gathering and were enjoying a banquet in the village.

Kazami Yuuka, whom they had met before, has now returned to the Sunflower Field alone, while Yakumo Yukari, whose plan failed, has never appeared in Mount Oe again.

Because she caused too much trouble and was targeted by the mature and powerful Dragon God, Yukari Yakumo is now forced to live a life of hiding and running around, afraid to show her face for fear of being caught if she is not careful.

Although the mature and powerful Dragon Goddess couldn't find this slippery and cunning demon sage for the time being, she added his name to her blacklist and would get her revenge when she had the chance later.

The ghost clan's banquet had been going on for three days and three nights, but the energetic ghosts were still in high spirits.

Feeling that they were running out of food, Ibuki Suika and Ibaraki Kasen volunteered to lead a group of oni minions down Mount Ōe to rob a few human villages.

Perhaps the monster has been having bad luck lately.

Just as the two demon kings, carried in sedan chairs by their demon clansmen, strode proudly out of the territory of Mount Ooe, a dark portal suddenly appeared on the outskirts of the village closest to Mount Ooe.

"Oh my, is this the other world where Lord Mountain Elder might exist? There seems to be the presence of monsters in the air. It seems that even here, things are not peaceful."

As the melodious and gentle voice faded, a voluptuous woman dressed in a light purple samurai outfit stepped out of the portal. Her long hair, hanging down her back, swayed gently from side to side rhythmically with each step she took.

He had a long samurai sword hanging at his waist, a basket of arrows on his back, and a huge longbow in one hand, making him look quite heroic and extraordinary.

Following closely behind the female warrior was another person, or perhaps it would be more appropriate to call him a monster.

Because the newcomer's features as a non-human girl were so obvious—those adorable, upright fox ears and the fluffy tail that swayed lively behind her—it was impossible for her to be a fake.

Tamamo-no-Mae, dressed in a blue kimono, heard the female samurai's mutterings and, while touching the mirror in her hand, giggled as she said:

"Isn't this normal? The true rise of humanity is still hundreds of years away, and before that, isn't it the era of monsters?"

"You agree, don't you? The most powerful and mysterious assassin of the Heian period, the general Minamoto no Yorimitsu, who struck fear into the hearts of demons."

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Chapter 140 Ibaraki Kasen

Although Ibuki Suika and Ibaraki Kasen claimed they were going down the mountain to rob people, their actual intention was more likely to extort protection money.

The reason why the villages within a radius of several hundred miles centered on Mount Ooe can live a peaceful and tranquil life, unafraid of attacks by powerful demons, is because they are protected by the Four Heavenly Kings of the Oni Clan.

The four directions—east, south, west, and north—are each overseen by Ibuki Suika, Ibaraki Kasen, Hoshiguma Yuugi, and Kinkara, respectively, who are responsible for dealing with any disobedience.

Back when the rules were first established, every day seven or eight daredevil cannibals or one or two groups of robbers would be blasted into the rock wall by the Ghost Kings with a three-step punch, becoming freshly made reliefs or paintings.

The protection fee was actually just food and drink, not the so-called gold and silver treasures.

Whether it's a human village or a monster settlement, everyone is treated equally. All that's required is to offer a corresponding amount of food each month based on the size and population of the village.

After all, worldly things like gold, silver, and copper coins are of no use to the demons.

They don't have the same habit of collecting treasures as other races; it's more practical for them to have something to fill their stomachs.

The ghost race itself does not engage in much farming.

Of course, this is not because the ghosts are lazy, but because they are all rather careless and clumsy, and cannot do those jobs that require both roughness and finesse.

Although the male demons are generally burly and incredibly strong, they seem to be all excellent and capable laborers.

But ultimately, farming requires meticulous work, and the specific knowledge involved is quite complex and intricate.

Therefore, the only thing the demons could do was go to villages without oxen to help pull down the wooden plows every spring to speed up the agricultural work.

This business has been running for several years, and the specific compensation is a percentage of the autumn harvest.

After leaving Mount Oe, Ibuki Suika and Ibaraki Kasen each headed off in the direction of their respective territories. Their purpose was not only to gather food but also to patrol their lands and prevent any hungry yokai from going crazy and causing trouble.

The ghost race does not lie and is a very trustworthy race. If they take food from people, they will protect them from disaster. They would never do anything shameful like taking money and not doing their job.

Winter has passed and spring has arrived; the mountains and rivers are unsealed.

As Ibaraki Kasen was carried along by ordinary oni, he kept chugging sake into his mouth while aimlessly scanning the scenery along the way where the snow was just beginning to melt. Based on his experience over the past few hundred years, he was weighing the amount of things he would need later.

With spring planting just over, the surplus grain in the human village is probably not much. It would be better to just visit a few wealthy households.

In other monster settlements, there are probably still quite a few well-preserved cured meats. The types of meat are varied, and they are all wild game from the mountains that are free from pollution and harm. You can take some back and roast them to enjoy with your drinks.

"When I get back, I'll have Yuugi use her Hoshiguma Cup to improve the quality of my sake. I can eat meat to my heart's content and drink sake from big bowls. That's the life a demon should have!"

Lying on her side on a small platform covered with warm animal hides, Ibaraki Kasen's cheeks were flushed. Thinking about the noisy banquet she had been imagining, she couldn't help but urge the oni accompanying her to hurry up.

"Men, quicken your pace! There's a wrestling tournament tonight! The winner, it's said, gets to woo any of the demon kings!! Hahahaha—"

Accompanied by Ibaraki Kasen's hearty and pleasant laughter, the oni clansmen immediately quickened their pace and began to run in neat formation.

Before long, the village closest to Mount Ooe appeared before Ibaraki Kasen. The villagers were not alarmed by the arrival of the oni. Although their blue-faced, fanged appearance was indeed terrifying, they didn't care as long as they didn't hurt anyone.

In fact, the people in this village basically start dealing with the demons from a young age, so they have even less fear when they grow up.

Such a harmonious relationship is rare in this era, which is largely due to the fact that the Ghost Clan disdains bullying the weak.

After the emergence of four demon kings who, while fond of battle, disliked excessive bloodshed and cruelty, the demon race's way of doing things became quite reasonable.

Otherwise, later on, the Oni clan, led by Hoshiguma Yuugi, would not have left Mount Ooe and gone to the Old Hell, where they used their powerful strength to intimidate the evil demons and bandits lurking there and maintain order.

Just as Ibaraki Kasen and his demon underlings began collecting protection money from house to house, Minamoto no Yorimitsu and Tamamo-no-Mae, who had just arrived from the Little Garden world, also came to the village along the dilapidated official road.

Even though Minamoto no Yorimitsu, a master demon slayer in his lifetime, hated demons, he was not so much so that he would draw his sword and chop up Tamamo-no-Mae, the fox demon.

Although their strength was suppressed by the world's consciousness after they came to this world, they were only at the level of a first-class Servant.

However, unlike Minamoto no Yorimitsu who came in his true form, Tamamo-no-Mae was only sent as a clone with the Three-Tailed Beast as its original form.

Even Abe no Seimei, who had once successfully killed Tamamo-no-Mae, admitted that if the fox hadn't wanted to die, he would never have been able to achieve that honor and accomplishment.

Therefore, Minamoto no Yorimitsu was quite wary and cautious about Tamamo-no-Mae's existence.

At the same time, she was also very confused about what kind of merit Shuten-dōji, that lewd loli, had that allowed her to be called one of the three great demons alongside Tamamo-no-Mae, since the difference in strength between the two seemed to be too great.

Even Shuten-dōji's mother, Yamata no Orochi, would probably have to obediently coil up in front of Tamamo-no-Mae, who has nine tails and is in full power.

This is probably why Gilgamesh paired up with the two of them. Even if Minamoto no Yorimitsu went berserk due to his personality, he still had Tamamo-no-Mae as a reliable safety net.

Tamamo-no-Mae, with her three tails, has not yet regained much of her demonic nature; deep down, she is still a young girl who wants to be a virtuous wife and loving mother, making her someone one can feel relatively at ease with.

Gilgamesh's ability as a king is beyond doubt, and he has a keen eye for selecting capable people.

Otherwise, heroes like Kongming, George, and Martha wouldn't be burdened with such a heavy and extraordinary task.

As she approached the human village, Tamamo-no-Mae wisely retracted her fox ears and tail, instantly transforming into a human girl.

Wearing thick-soled wooden clogs and a dark blue kimono, Tamamo-no-Mae looked like a refined lady on an outing, while Minamoto no Yorimitsu, fully armed beside her, was naturally her bodyguard.

"Lai Guang, do you have any plans for this mission? The world is so big, we can't possibly search every corner of the earth."

When Minamoto no Yorimitsu heard Tamamo-no-Mae's question, his slender eyebrows furrowed, a cold glint flashed in his eyes, and his hand gripping the sword tightened suddenly.

"Don't call me that so affectionately. I don't remember when we became so close."

Tamamo-no-Mae wasn't annoyed by Minamoto no Yorimitsu's coldness. She covered her mouth and giggled a few times, then shrugged indifferently.

"But you're right, and we don't even know if Lord Mountain Elder is still in this world. We don't want to waste our time."

Minamoto no Yorimitsu was very dedicated to his work and would not rule out collaborating with Tamamo-no-Mae, as they all came from the same community, a fact she was well aware of.

"So what? I don't have any large-scale search methods, and it would take a lot of effort even if I wanted to travel all over the world."

Tamamo-no-Mae shrugged, indicating that she didn't have any good suggestions, and subconsciously revealed an innocent look.

Minamoto no Yorimitsu ignored the allure that Tamamo-no-Mae inadvertently displayed. As a demon mother, she was only interested in her own son, and other unrelated people could be regarded as insects.

Especially those wicked women who dared to seduce his precious son, Minamoto no Yorimitsu would smile and draw his sword without hesitation to slash them.

"Same here, this is also not my area of ​​expertise. However, since I'm new here, I should ask around first, such as whether I've heard any strange or unusual stories recently."

As they spoke, the two had already stepped into the village entrance, but Minamoto no Yorimitsu's steps suddenly stopped, and his originally calm expression immediately became somewhat unnatural.

The sound of a samurai sword being slowly drawn from its sheath echoed in the silent, empty field. Accompanied by Tamamo-no-Mae's helpless sigh as she covered her face, a chilling killing intent flashed in Minamoto no Yorimitsu's eyes.

"Oh dear! This village not only has that nauseating smell of insects, but it also feels so familiar to me..."