My name is Levi, and I work in anime.

Thinking of this, Hijiri Byakuren added, "However, we are quite far from the shrine now, but very close to Kyoto. Are you planning to take her with you on your adventure?"

"Well..." That's not entirely unreasonable.

It's questionable whether Yamabuki-nee's fighting ability is enough to handle a strong, adult male, and I can't guarantee her safety if I take her into battle.

But turning back now would take too much time, which is a real headache.

It was at this moment that the black-haired fairy tugged at the boy's sleeve.

"Ok?"

"It's okay, I can take care of myself, you don't need to worry about me." Yamabuki Otome's tone was pleading: "I can survive on very little food, I don't care much about clothes or appearance, I can cook and bathe you, and I can even write. So, please don't leave me, okay?"

The power of first impressions is truly magical. Even though it was only their first meeting, she already completely trusted the boy in front of her.

It was as if they were already familiar with each other's bodies in some other timeline, and had watched him wake up in their arms countless times with doting affection.

With things said to this extent, even a nun like Saint White Lotus could see that Li Wei would never abandon her under any circumstances.

So, after burying the dead villagers, the number of people in the demon-slaying team increased to three, including a female monster.

……

Kyoto, the spiritual home of the Japanese people, has been the capital of the country since the Taika Reform. Today, it is in a strange balance between the rampant demons and humans.

"Sister Shegan, this place is so big and magnificent!" "Right? After all, it's a place where humans and demons live in harmony." The siblings who were passing by chatted freely.

"Master, why did you buy such a sharp razor?" "You'll find out tonight." On the street, a noble young man with a black goat maid smiled knowingly.

"Wow, a newly opened brothel for monster girls of different races." "Let's go, let's go, I'm going to write a 'Guide to Evaluating Monster Girls of Different Races'." Under the bright sign of "[Monster Brothel]", several men of different races were rubbing their hands together, ready to make a big splash.

If you remove the non-human attributes of these monsters, then it's not much different from an ordinary city, but some people with special preferences might find it boring.

Come to think of it, if the fox spirit had really taken over all of Japan, she might have been attacked by the masses long ago. The current situation is a win-win situation for everyone. It might even be safer to have yokai in Kyoto.

Before entering the city, Li Wei was worried about how to sneak in, but he only paid a few copper coins for the entrance fee and then easily slipped in.

"Wow, this is Kyoto? It's so different from when I came here last time." Hijiri Byakuren sighed, "I thought it would be a story of demons infesting the land, people suffering, and the people being skinned alive."

"The place you're talking about isn't called Kyoto, it should be called Lion Camel Kingdom." The boy, holding Yamabuki-nee on his horse, asked curiously, "Master, don't you have any friends in Kyoto? You seem to know very little about it."

"A friend did come."

"Then shall we go find him?"

"She has been dead for decades, and in the blink of an eye, her granddaughter is already married."

What kind of plot is this about lifespan? Marisa, stop sweeping in the Scarlet Devil Mansion! Marisa, please save her!

Oh, Marisa hasn't been born yet, that's alright then.

In short, the three of them (?) settled in front of an inn, with Li Wei, as the leader, negotiating with the landlady.

Hmm, this is also a half-human, half-horse demon. It seems that intermarriage between humans and demons is quite common in Kyoto.

"I'm so sorry, there's only one room left." The landlady said this very apologetically, as if some delightful perk was unfolding.

"You might have a slight misunderstanding; our relationship isn't what you're imagining." The boy slipped in more money: "This is acceptable."

"No, we really don't have any. The place is fully booked because of Lady Hagoromo Gitsune's birthday celebration. The only room I have is for those who have just checked out." The centaur landlady shrugged. "You'll have to try somewhere else. I doubt there are any rooms available in the whole of Kyoto."

"...Alright, let's squeeze in then."

"Here's the room key. Be careful at night, the three of you shouldn't make too much noise."

"Madam, we are monks."

"You are monks, right... I understand. Should we prepare Buddha statues for you to practice joyful meditation?"

"You seem quite skilled at this?"

"Nonsense, all men are the same. I'll still recognize you even if you change your identity."

Volume 6: Chapter 23 Becoming a Stealer

In the cramped hotel room, Li Wei and his two companions sat on the floor, discussing their next move.

"But then again, this isn't quite what I expected."

The nun dressed in Lolita-style Western clothes had no awareness of being a woman, and her carefree manner was exactly the same as that of Hiratsuka Shizuka many years later.

The boy glanced at it and could even see some curves under the monk's robe.

“Master Bailian, please be a little more reserved. You are a girl,” Li Wei kindly reminded her.

"Huh? It's been so long since anyone has treated me like a girl." Hearing this, the monk seemed even more surprised: "Besides, would anyone like a woman like me? Is he blind?"

Oh, that's right. As a modern person, I always tend to look at the people and events of the Warring States period through the eyes of later generations.

In this day and age, the ideal woman is to look like a woman. A lady from a respectable family who doesn't show her teeth when she smiles, and a gentle, virtuous, and tender-hearted Yamato Nadeshiko is the absolute ideal. My own Yamabuki-nee is the perfect example.

As for Saint Byakuren, in the current aesthetic view, she is almost equivalent to a monster wearing a woman's skin. Anyone who is interested in her has a problem with their sex drive and should see a doctor immediately.

So the reason why I predicted back then, and why Hiratsuka-nee couldn't get married, is exactly the same.

Thinking about it carefully, Saint Byakuren also seems to have the title of teacher, so she is also considered an older female teacher. It seems that the teaching profession has some ins and outs.

"Alright, let's continue with our previous topic." Not wanting to dwell on the topic of marriage, Li Wei moved on to more serious matters: "Aunt Lian, are you still planning to get rid of Sister Fox... I mean, Feathered Fox?"

Before arriving, the boy thought that if the fox spirit sister did something heinous, he would correct her in time and avoid the fate of being killed by Saint Byakuren. But after arriving, he found that Kyoto seemed quite peaceful. While humans and demons couldn't be said to coexist peacefully, they at least maintained a semblance of harmony.

If we actually kill or subdue the fox sister, and then a new monster leader comes along, the situation might actually get worse.

"Lotus Mom? That's a strange title... Oh well, whatever makes you happy." The monk didn't really care about the title, but he didn't dwell on it: "Well, before I came here, I was indeed thinking about how to deal with her, and it seems she's doing a pretty good job so far."

"Then should we abandon the mission?"

"But then there will be no bounty. Are we really going to sell Myouren Temple?" Even though Li Wei had tried to cut the compensation money back and forth, it still destroyed two streets and a city wall, and the amount was still considerable.

Even if she chose to sell hooks to fund her "Holy White Lotus's Family Matters," given current aesthetic standards, I'm afraid no one would buy them.

"It's alright. I checked the bounty mission repeatedly before I came. It's very clear that we just need to eliminate the demon leaders entrenched in Kyoto. It doesn't say that it has to be Hagoromo Gitsune." Li Wei offered his opinion: "Didn't the innkeeper say that it's her birthday and many demons will come to celebrate? We can just kill a few evil leaders and go back to report. If the quality isn't good, we can make up for it with quantity."

"Hey, Avi, you're so smart!" Lian's mother's eyes lit up with surprise, and she rushed to the boy, hugging him and shaking him repeatedly. "Great! After we finish this job, we'll go back to our hometown and get married!"

"what?"

“I meant that after we finish this job, we’ll go back to the Ruri Shrine and officiate your wedding with Kikyo.” The monk realized he might have been a bit too impulsive, straightened his robes, and got off Li Wei. “So now there’s a new problem: how do we sneak in?”

"As I passed a guest room on my way upstairs, I overheard people discussing the details of attending a birthday party. They must have invitations." Li Wei held up one finger: "We could easily steal one to use as a reference, write a similar one, and then return it to them when we're done."

"Is it really that complicated? Why not just rob it?"

“This is Kyoto, Aunt Lian.” The boy covered his face. “Aren’t you afraid of alerting the enemy?”

He figured it out: this monk was simply too afraid of trouble, so he put all his points into damage output, without adding any to intelligence. His main motto was "If God won't save me, I will save God; with my iron fists, I will break through the mortal world; amidst the turbulent seas, great responsibilities will descend from heaven; and heroes will test their skills in times of great change."

Li Wei has mastered the art of getting along with her very well. He can basically be seen as Hiratsuka Shizuka por max plus+. Just treat Hiratsuka-nee the same way you would treat her.

"Then what are we waiting for? Let's do it now."

"No, I'll go. Lian'er, you stay here." Li Wei held down the restless Saint White Lotus.

"Eh?"

"It's hard to say whether those guys are good or bad. I'm afraid that if you overhear them discussing something immoral, you might lose your temper and beat them to a pulp, ruining the whole plan."

"Oh..." Saint Byakuren looked very dejected, like a little animal being neglected by its master.

"Don't be so discouraged, just stay here and wait for me to come back."

Seeing this, Li Wei felt very sad, so he took out a large box of snacks: "Aunt Lian, have some snacks. I'll be back as soon as possible."

Since the last time he was inexplicably teleported to another timeline, Li Wei has bound himself to the treasure vault of the Land of Shadows, and he can now directly take things from Scáthach's warehouse.

These exquisite and delicious snacks are among the stock, and the quantity is quite astonishing. Both Kikyo and Enma love to eat them, and they are used to pat and feed Hijiri Byakuren this time.

"Yamabuki-nee, you and Ren-mama wait for me." After calming the nun down, the boy turned to Yamabuki Otome and said this.

However, this time the female ghost on the other side expressed a clear refusal: "Take me with you, Avi."

"Ok?"

"Don't underestimate me. I can activate the Ghost Binding Technique." The black-haired female ghost grabbed the boy's hand. "You know about the Ghost Binding Technique of demons, right? It grants certain abilities after activation. My Ghost Binding Technique happens to reduce my own presence. It will definitely be of help this time."

It's clear that she desperately wants to prove herself useful and is somewhat afraid of being abandoned.

I will never abandon you, no matter what, Yamabuki-nee.

That's what he said, but seeing the longing in her eyes, he swallowed his words back: "Alright, Yamabuki-nee, come with me."

"—!" Instantly, a look of surprise burst forth in Yamabuki Otome's eyes.

Are you really that happy to be valued and used by yourself? I just can't do anything with you.

So, after giving a few brief instructions, Li Wei, holding the female ghost's hand, turned and left the room amidst Saint White Lotus's blank stare.

Volume 6: Chapter 24 What kind of XP is this?

Ghost Entanglement is a technique where the leader of the Night Parade of One Hundred Demons combines with his subordinates. After both parties become familiar with each other and accept each other's energy, they can transfer a certain power of their companion to themselves or add it to their weapon, thereby increasing the power of the technique.

To put it simply, a kid who idolizes the boss can merge with the boss, giving the boss his own special moves. If the intimacy and synergy between the two are high enough, they can even unleash destructive power close to that of a boss.

Li Wei had learned this move from Sister Fox before and had a pretty good experience, but this was the first time he had combined with Sister Yamabuki in this state.

One's presence becomes extremely low, and as long as one doesn't get too close, one won't be detected by the other party, making it a super-enhanced version of the "stealth" state.

More importantly, the boy could clearly feel that Yamabuki-nee seemed to be wrapped up all over him, and he felt as if he were immersed in her gentle embrace, which made him feel like he was bathed in a spring breeze.

Once we return to our original world, we can definitely discuss stealth techniques with Kato; we'll definitely learn a lot.

If I remember correctly, the group of monsters who came to the birthday party was a trio of two men and one woman, and they lived in the innermost room without windows.

Following the map, Li Wei easily made his way inside. Quite coincidentally, the house was empty, which made it easy for him to search for his items.

“Generally speaking, important and inconvenient things like invitations are not carried around, so they must be somewhere… I found it!” After a quick search, the boy found what he needed.

The invitation was written in Chinese, and fortunately, Li Wei had a strong foundation in Chinese studies, so he figured it wouldn't be difficult to make an exact copy.

After observing it repeatedly for a while and confirming that I had completely memorized it, I put the invitation back in its original place and prepared to return the way I came.

"That way we can sneak in smoothly, right?"

“Then Avi, let’s hurry back and meet up with Master Bailian.”

"Well, since that's the case, how about..."

"Pfft!"

Li Wei was talking to Yamabuki-nee when a door opened, interrupting him. A couple who seemed to have a relationship that went beyond friendship closed the door and showed no interest in going any further. They impatiently pushed each other down, and the boy took the opportunity to hide in a corner of the room.

"Ugh, I hate it!"

"Stop pretending, you bitch. Weren't you teasing me with your tail downstairs with Da Hui? Now you're acting all innocent?"

"Don't say that."

"Shut up and lie still!"

"Woo..."

Li Wei and Yamabuki Otome: "..."

Based on my memory and the conversation between the two scoundrels, it's clear that the woman is in a relationship with the guy named Da Hui, but she also has a relationship with another man who's with her that goes beyond friendship. What a messy world!

Of course, Li Wei wasn't interested in these matters between men and women; a bitch and a dog are a perfect match. But could you please stop blocking the doorway? This bedroom happens to have no window, and the door is blocked by you guys. We need to get out.

"Wh...what should we do?" Yamabuki Otome's voice trembled noticeably. Even though she was in a blind spot and couldn't see what was happening, she could guess what was going on just by listening to her voice.

"It's alright, Yamabuki-nee. They can't see us. We'll be able to get out in a little while."

"...Hmm." There's no other way now that things have come to this.

……

"Ah... I can't help at all. I'm useless as a monk."