You say this is a love game?

She suddenly swooped down like a falling meteorite and hit the center of the roof.

The huge impact force caused the entire rooftop floor to crack instantly, cement debris flew everywhere, guardrails collapsed, and a strong smell of blood filled the air.

The moment the giant bird swooped down, Miyamizu Inaba had already reacted. She rolled to the side suddenly, using the broken ventilation ducts and concrete walls on the rooftop as cover to avoid the first wave of fierce attacks.

The strong wind lifted the corners of her clothes, and the screams of crows exploded in her ears.

In the center of the smoke-filled rooftop, the huge figure was slowly folding its wings.

It was an elegant yet eerie giant bird, its blood-soaked posture revealing a strong sense of demonic nature. The upper half of the bird's body was incomparably perfect. When it lowered its head, the lines of its neck were like the curves of a human woman, with a strange beauty. However, when one looked down, its abdomen was bloated, destroying all the beauty.

The next moment, the giant bird gently fluttered its wings, and all of its blood-red raven feathers clung inward, draping itself inch by inch. Her form began to shrink, and her once massive wings slowly closed, transforming into a pair of slender arms that extended from them.

Its head is slightly lowered, and its hair flows out from under its feathered robe like a waterfall.

When the last feather returned to its place, the terrifying giant bird disappeared without a trace, leaving only a long-haired woman wearing a blood-red feather dress, standing quietly on the broken rooftop.

Her facial features were delicate, but her face was pale, her eyes were empty and deep, and her whole body was graceful, but her belly was bloated, as if she was carrying a dead fetus.

The woman transformed from the giant bird lowered her head and adjusted her clothes. A kind smile appeared on her lips: "Do you want to be my child too?"

This is a female birth.

She also has another name.

"Guhuo Bird."

Shuten's voice rang out in Miyamizu Inaba's mind.

This is also a well-known monster.

The Guhuo Bird undoubtedly originated from the traditional monsters of neighboring Laozhong, where it was also known as the "ghost bird." In ancient times, the characters for "nine" and "ghost" were interchangeable, leading to the Guhuo Bird's image as a large bird with nine human faces. Its shifting heads created an awkward gait, said to resemble that of a duck. It often haunted the back gardens of imperial palaces, bringing disaster to tyrannical rulers.

The main legend is that this demon bird is ugly in appearance and ferocious in temperament. It does not give birth to birds itself, but specializes in stealing the chicks of other birds as its offspring. Later, it evolved to steal human children, and the name "ghost bird" also came from this.

At the same time, this monster also has many beautiful image variations. Even in the legend of the mutation, the Guhuo bird turned into a "feathered fairy". When she was dressed, she looked like a flying bird, and when she took off her clothes, she turned into a woman. She was the daughter of the Emperor of Heaven, a night-walking girl, and was actually related to the gods.

But when this thing spread to Japan, it evolved into another more terrifying image, namely "birth girl".

The woman who gave birth to a girl was a woman who died in childbirth. Because she died before she even saw her child, the mother's obsession turned her into a monster.

In Japan, a woman who has just given birth usually appears in front of passers-by as a half-naked woman with her lower body covered in blood. She is covered in blood, holding a dead baby, and staggering in the pouring rain. She is also an extremely insidious thief.

She would steal other people's children and walk with the baby in her arms through the long night. As she walked, the baby's cries would be assimilated into the calls of the Guhuo bird. After walking like this for seven days, she would eat the baby and then steal other children, repeating the cycle over and over again.

The few relatively positive stories are simply about giving the child in your arms to someone else to hold. The child is as heavy as a rock, but if the person being asked can persist in holding the child, good luck will happen.

Overall, it's a pretty terrifying evil demon.

Stealing children, eating children...

The Guhuo bird raised its head, and its evil scarlet eyes reflected Gong Shui Daoyu's face.

The girl is angry.

"Guhuo Bird..."

Shuten's figure rarely appeared during the battle and appeared next to Miyamizu Inaba.

"I've reached the upper level of the Bing rank. I feel a very strong aura... Has this reached the limit of the Bing rank?"

Miyamizu Inaba: "Can I beat him?"

Shuten shrugged, looking helpless. "A monster like this that's related to the legend of the gods is much stronger than ordinary monsters, right?"

"In theory, she'll have unimpeded access until she reaches the end of the Fierce Rank... This is a youkai with a strong background. Her legendary origin is truly remarkable. Unlike those youkai who need to diligently search for a 'wedge' to ascend to the Fierce Rank, as long as she reaches the end of her legend, she might just become another Night Walker."

Of course, this is only in theory.

Shuten didn't say it all. She relied on the legend of "son of the god of Mount Ibuki," or "son of the Yamata no Orochi," but she couldn't reach the end of the rank of evil. How could a mere Gyuhuo bird expect to rise higher by relying on the illusory legend of "the daughter of the Celestial Emperor"? It was simply a fantasy.

Shuten once wreaked havoc in Japan, but even for her, the strongest Gyoutori she had ever seen was only a strong middle-level one.

It’s difficult~difficult~!

But there's nothing wrong with being alarmist. If you scare the little rabbit, maybe she will come out.

And she wasn't lying, either. For the lower-ranking Miyamizu Inaba...

"Do you want me to take action?"

Shuten grinned, revealing a smile that could be described as cruel.

"If you rely on your words alone, she will beat you to death."

"Lend me your body to stretch your legs, and I'll help you kill her."

"By the way, we can eat her. She's been stuck in the lower position for a long time. After eating her, we can probably reach the middle position. And it's not far from the upper position."

Miyamizu Inaba didn't answer her.

The girl simply clenched her bloody blade and pointed the tip at the Guhuo Bird.

Chapter 140: Nishida Mingyou, the drunk lama, uses his left bow and machine gun to destroy demons and slay monsters!

Overhead, crows are flying.

Matsushita Kei didn't know where it wanted to go, but he had a feeling in his heart, and the throbbing of his heart made him chase this strange crow until it stopped.

"Ha ha……"

Matsushita Kai couldn't help but gasp for breath, supporting his knees with his hands. If it weren't for his physical strength being strengthened after his resurrection, he would have probably died after running for more than an hour.

But where exactly is this place?

He looked up and saw that their final destination was actually a place similar to a hospital.

——Three Wings Senior Sanatorium.

Panasonic Kai looked at the phone screen in astonishment, which displayed the location address.

The crow stood on the branch of the green tree, staring down with its scarlet pupils, and then tilted its head slightly.

"How did you get here?"

He couldn't help swallowing.

After telling Mizutani about the Red Lotus Guard Association, Mizutani warned him not to go near the Three Wings Senior Sanatorium... Matsushita Kei guessed something. With Mizutani's hatred of evil, he would most likely go and take a look to see if there were any monsters. If there really were monsters here, the sanatorium might not be so quiet tonight.

Looking up, the crow was looking at him, and he was also looking at the crow.

"Do you want me to come in?"

A conflicted expression appeared on Matsushita Kei's face.

But at this moment, someone suddenly patted his shoulder, and the palm of his hand came up naturally.

In an instant, the young man was terrified and subconsciously tried to shake off the hand behind him, but his action failed. The force exerted by the hand behind him was extremely heavy, and it actually fixed him firmly in place.

"Don't move yet."

A man's voice came from behind.

Matsushita Kai raised his hands to show that he posed no threat. The man turned him around, and only then did he see the other person's face clearly - a young man of about twenty-five or twenty-six years old. His face looked quite young, but for some reason there was always a hint of vicissitudes in the corners of his eyes, making people think that he was an old man in his thirties or forties.

Matsushita Kai was surprised, but unexpectedly the other party looked at him twice and also showed a surprised expression.

"There's actually another fellow here?"

"This place is definitely haunted... Hey, don't worry, little brother. We're probably in the same group. Let me introduce myself first, starting with you. What's your name? Where are you from? Where are you going?"

The words were kind, but Nishida Akiyuki showed no intention of letting go.

"I, I'm a student!"

"Can students appear here?"

"quack!"

At this time, the crow on the treetop flapped its wings and landed above Matsushita Kei's head, its pair of red eyes staring straight at Nishida Akiyuki.

"Oh, it's you."

Nishida Mingyou's eyes fell on the crow, stared at it for a brief moment, and then he let go of Matsushita Kei's shoulders.

"Then let me introduce myself. I'm Nishida Akiyuki. My main job is an exorcist. I'm registered with our government, so it's a legitimate profession."

"Some time ago, I was on a business trip to the neighboring countryside. After completing a ghost exorcism commission, I received a request from a couple... Their daughter had disappeared, and the disappearance was completely unexplained. I followed the clues all the way to the investigation, and finally, after much investigation, I felt that this sanatorium was the most suspicious."

As he spoke, he raised his eyebrows, his eyes fell on the crow that was resting there, and he said in a slow tone:

"As for the one above your head, it's a small vengeful spirit I encountered along the way. It's rare that it was able to restrain itself. It's likely a victim. It seems to be somewhat useful in this operation... so I didn't directly save its soul."

Akiyuki Nishida explained his purpose to Kei Matsushita, which made Kei Matsushita dizzy. He didn't understand what the government exorcist was or what the commission was, but he quickly realized that the young man in front of him should be a colleague of Makoto Mizutani.

But he also understood, and when the other party asked him why he came, he did not mention anything about Mizutani Makoto.

"Are you really a student?"

"It doesn't seem like it... but never mind. Everyone has some secrets, and I won't delve into them. Since you're here so late at night, how about exploring the area with me?"

Akiyuki Nishida thought he would be rejected, but Kei Matsushita quickly nodded in agreement.

"That's pretty courageous."

The boy looked at the pitch-black crow circling above his head and was about to ask about the vengeful spirit, but Nishida Mingyou made a hushing gesture.

The man observed along the wall of the sanatorium, and soon he supported himself by the wall and climbed in.

"Based on my observation, the cult here is most likely connected to monsters... Tsk, don't you think about the consequences of messing with monsters?"

"If he doesn't touch monsters, he can spend some money to beg people, and there are people willing to protect him. There are so many evil cults, and he can't make a difference. But if he touches monsters, then there is only death left."

The crow flew over, and then Matsushita Kei also landed on the grass. He looked at Nishida Akiyuki in front of him, full of questions that he had no answers to.

Nishida Akiyuki was still mumbling:

"What level is this monster?"

"...This cult isn't very large, and it's only been around for a short time. Logically, it shouldn't have any of those terrifying monsters. Maybe some smaller monsters are causing trouble? Forget it, let's investigate it first."

This Yin-Yang master, whose spiritual power reached the paper-level standard, took out a stack of talismans from his arms, squatted down in front of Matsushita Kai, and actually started rummaging through the pile of talismans as if he was cramming for an exam.

Not smooth at all.

Matsushita Kai looked at the man squatting on the ground looking for a talisman, and felt that the mysterious filter just now was vaguely about to be broken.

However, Onmyoji is indeed not as omnipotent as imagined.

After all, the profession of Onmyoji is a practitioner similar to that of a monk. Apart from the imagination and creation of Onmyoji by later generations, the most common means used by these Onmyoji are all spells.

The so-called spells are the observation of celestial phenomena, divination, and the use of Shikigami. In ancient times, the most common occupation of Onmyojis was to tell fortunes and perform rituals for the powerful and wealthy, which was simply plain and simple.

Moreover, in terms of exorcism, they are actually not much different from monks and shrine maidens. Basically, they need fans, bells, plate, purification beads and other magical instruments to assist them. At the same time, the most important "talismans and spells" are the most important. Most Onmyojis are trapped in "talismans" throughout their entire lives. It is basically impossible for them to reach the level of making their words come true.

——The dilemma of low-level Onmyoji.

It is undeniable that when an Onmyoji reaches a certain level of practice, he or she will indeed master many magical powers, and even have the ability to interfere with celestial phenomena. He or she is simply like an immortal.

But those who can achieve that are basically genius Onmyojis who can establish their own schools in ancient history.

They are strong because they are gifted. With their talent, they can succeed in any path. How can ordinary Yin and Yang masters create soldiers by casting beans and enslave ghosts and gods like them?

People like Akiyuki Nishida are still considered lucky. He is relatively wealthy and prepares a stack of talismans in advance. When fighting, it is just a matter of burning money... Those Onmyojis who have no money and no Shikigami live a miserable life.

"found it."

Nishida Mingyou picked up a talisman from the talisman and held it between his fingers.

Let him see the details of the monster here!

With the help of a magic seal, the talisman in the Yin-Yang master's hand spontaneously combusted without fire!

Wait, spontaneous combustion?!

Nishida Akiyuki stared at the talisman in his hand that was self-igniting in astonishment. Normally, this talisman should turn into a stream of light to look for monsters. There was only one possibility for it to self-ignite without fire: a monster of a certain level must have appeared in this place!

"This damn place—"

Akiyuki Nishida stood in the weeds outside the sanatorium and couldn't help but purse his lips.

He looked up at the lifeless complex before him, its newly built exterior walls looking particularly eerie in the night breeze. Crows were perched on rooftops or circling high in the sky, making shrill cries. His gaze shifted quietly, and pairs of crows were glancing in his direction.

The crow following behind him and Matsushita Kei huddled timidly on top of Matsushita Kei's head, as if it had found a nest to live in.

Nishida Akiyuki couldn't help but take a deep breath and immediately began to back out.