Crossover: A Different Inuyasha

The craftsmen lived in the right hall of the front courtyard as servants' quarters, while monsters like Langyegan, whose bodies were close to humanoid, were assigned to the left hall of the front courtyard to serve as guard camps.

The residences of the retainers located on either side of the main hall in the central courtyard are currently unoccupied.

As for the remaining monsters, Jieluo formed a demon army and sent them all to the surrounding mountains and forests to serve as spies on the periphery.

"If it feels too empty, we can recruit some monsters after spring."

Accompanied by a familiar voice, slow footsteps echoed on the wooden corridor.

Inuyasha, who had just gotten out of bed, walked behind Yura, naturally wrapped his arm around her waist, and pulled her closer to him.

"Is it enough to just recruit monsters?"

Jieluo leaned against his chest, her clear eyes smiling as she looked at the shameless dog.

"Does young master Inuyasha prefer beautiful human girls or alluring female demons?"

The silver-haired half-demon's lecherous nature had long been exposed, but fortunately, Jieluo didn't care about that, as long as she could "eat her fill."

"Do we even need to choose?"

"Of course I want them all!"

Inuyasha grinned, leaned down, and whispered something in Yura's ear, whose face was flushed slightly.

The snow was falling quite heavily, and the outline of Rashomon was somewhat blurred in the snow curtain. The edges of the city walls were covered by layer upon layer of white snow, and the distant mountains and forests were even more desolate.

Just then, a breeze carrying a scent came from afar. Inuyasha looked up and saw a large number of figures running through the snow at the edge of the distant mountains, moving towards Rashomon.

"That's unusual. Donglan and the others have arrived. It looks like today will be quite lively."

With her bright eyes half-closed, Jieluo snorted, "...She certainly knows how to pick her time to come."

Inuyasha pinched her slender waist. "Tell Wolf and his servants to prepare. Let's see what surprises they can bring."

Wolf Wild received the message and selected a few quick-witted subordinates to trudge through the snow towards the entrance, where they spotted the group in the distance.

Dong Lan walked at the front, her expression cold and stern, like a walking knife.

Xia Lan followed closely behind, arms crossed, as the cold winter weather always made her uncomfortable.

Chunlan shrank her neck and buried half her face in her fur collar.

Still shirtless, Qiu Lan strode forward in the snow as if nothing had happened.

As the leopard cat approached, Wolf Wildman stepped forward and said kindly, "A place to stay has been prepared in the manor. Please follow me."

Although he was utterly humiliated by the Four Heavenly Kings of the Leopard Cats and initially wished they were all dead, Wolfman felt a great sense of security after they became his companions.

Dong Lan nodded slightly. "Lead the way."

Wolf Wildman stepped aside and led the way, bringing the leopard cat and his companions into the city lord's mansion.

Crossing the front yard, we arrived at the central courtyard.

Inside the door, several human maids were waiting, dressed in matching kimonos, with their hands folded in front of them, standing respectfully with their heads bowed.

They were all trained and arranged to be used by the Nine-Nine Toad.

The head maid curtsied slightly as Donglan and the others approached.

"Young Master Inuyasha invites Lord Fuyuki and the other three. The rest of you, please proceed to the side courtyard."

Wolf Wild said at this moment, "Lord Donglan, I will take the rest of the leopard cats with me."

"Go your separate ways."

Donglan had previously instructed the leopard cats not to cause trouble, and now she waved her hand, instructing Lang Yegan to lead the leopard cat team towards the side courtyard.

The head maid gestured "please" and led the four Donglan siblings forward.

After passing through the central courtyard and the vermilion moon gate engraved with cloud patterns, the view opens up.

In the very center is a stone-built pool platform that has not yet been filled with water. On both sides are a row of corridors with copper bells hanging under the eaves, which make a soft, clear sound when the wind blows. Further ahead is the main hall.

Above the hall hangs a huge plaque with gold characters on a black background, which reads "Luosheng Hall".

"My lords, Lord Inuyasha and Lady Yura are waiting inside the hall."

Donglan stepped onto the stone steps.

Her younger siblings followed behind her, looking around curiously, like country bumpkins visiting the Grand View Garden.

The palace doors were slowly pushed open by the guards.

A warm, faint scent of sandalwood wafted out, mingling with the cold wind outside and condensing into a thin layer of mist at the threshold.

Donglan brushed the snow off her shoulders, stepped over the threshold, and looked at the scene inside.

The dozens of pillars inside the hall were polished smooth and shiny by craftsmen, gleaming with a warm luster.

Hundreds and thousands of lamps hung from the beams, illuminating the entire hall as if it were daytime.

At the end of the nine-tiered platform, Inuyasha leaned back in his chair, his elbows on the armrests, his chin resting on one hand, his hair falling loosely over his shoulders.

Jie Luo stood upright on one side of the platform, her hands clasped in front of her, a faint smile on her alluring face.

Dong Lan stepped to a stop in the center of the hall, knelt on one knee, and lowered her head. "Dong Lan, a member of the Leopard Cat Clan, has come to pay her respects with her younger brother and sister-in-law."

Xia Lan, Chun Lan, and Qiu Lan all knelt down. The first two leopard cats, who had been personally abused by Inuyasha, were trembling.

Inuyasha looked at the four people kneeling in the hall and waved his hand, "Let's end the formal meeting here. Come with me. The main hall is deserted and not a place for conversation."

Amidst the astonished expressions of the leopard cats, Inuyasha stood up, stretched, and appeared relaxed and at ease.

"Haven't seen you for months, I'm a little curious, what did you bring back this time?"

Chapter 42 Communication

On the attic terrace, the charcoal fire was burning brightly.

Fine snowflakes fell from the sky, turning into water vapor before even reaching the edge of the charcoal brazier.

Inuyasha sat cross-legged beside the charcoal brazier, with a celadon wine cup beside him.

Jieluo sat next to him, pouring wine from the wine jug into the cup in front of him.

Across from them, the four Dong Lan siblings sat in a row, still carrying the chill of their journey.

Donglan sat upright.

Chunlan hunched her shoulders and warmed her hands, while Qiulan stared at the plate of salt-grilled fish on the table in front of her, her Adam's apple bobbing up and down.

Xia Lan's gaze was like two nails, fixed straight on Qiu Lan's face, her eyes filled with the words "You better hold back."

"In this climate, the most comfortable thing is to drink a glass of cloudy wine and lazily not think about anything."

Inuyasha picked up his wine cup, took a sip of warm wine, sighed softly, and looked at the Ice Cat. "Donglan, you've been running around for the past six months. Thank you for your hard work."

"It's my duty."

Donglan glanced to the side, while Chunlan cleared her throat and began to recount their separation.

The Corpse-Dissolving Immortal of the Western Kingdom, the Sorcerer of the Deep Mountains, the Water Mirror Witch of the Isolated Island, the Wandering Monk, the Earth Spider from the Depths of the Earth...

Occasionally, he would use illusions to recreate the scene, narrating it with great emotion.

As Inuyasha listened, he was somewhat surprised by how articulate and logical this cat was, and how it even used illusion magic to aid its presentation.

It's really a waste of her talents to have her work as a henchman for Dong Lan.

When Chunlan mentioned the eighth place, Donglan reached into her bosom and took out a small, palm-sized pottery jar. The jar was dark brown and covered with densely packed seal patterns.

She threw the clay pot at Inuyasha.

A strand of hair fell from the sky, rolling the pottery jar into Jieluo's palm.

"The demon woman Li Tao is sealed inside," Dong Lan explained calmly.

"The person has been subdued and sealed in a jar, to be dealt with by Lord Inuyasha."

Inuyasha glanced at Yura, who was playing with the pottery jar, but didn't care. He asked, "I'll accept the inner pottery. But..."

"How is the resurrection of your lord, Qin Fang?"

The expressions of the four leopard cats darkened almost simultaneously, clearly indicating that the results were minimal.

Donglan lowered her eyes and shook her head. The warm light of the charcoal fire reflected in her icy blue eyes, but it was as if there was a thin layer of mist between them.

"Aside from the unused Li Tao Ghost Technique, we gained nothing else."

Having gained a deeper understanding of the resurrection technique of the demon woman Rito, Donglan held no further expectations.

How can a body made of ceramic be used by a powerful demon with a strong physique?

Such a resurrection would only enrage those close to them; it's better to avoid it altogether.

"Ah."

Inuyasha wasn't surprised; in the original story, the leopard cat lord also relied on the Shikon Jewel as a medium to devour souls in order to be resurrected.

It's not that easy to come by with just a handful of dirt and a few bones.

"Good things come to those who wait; you will succeed sooner or later."

After offering a word of comfort, he glanced at the sky again. The snow was thicker than before, and the wind swept a few snowflakes into the terrace from the eaves.

Inuyasha casually remarked, "It's almost the end of the year. You've been running around for the past six months, why don't you stay and celebrate the New Year together?"

Dong Lan's lips moved slightly, about to politely decline, but Inuyasha continued speaking.

"Besides exchanging feelings, I also need to learn about the art of resurrection."

“Eight resurrection techniques, taken individually, each have their shortcomings and are not a solution. But what if they were combined?”

Inuyasha raised his wine glass and gestured towards Donglan, "Perhaps there will be an unexpected surprise."

Monsters' thinking is mostly single-threaded; if one method doesn't work, they choose to discard it and look for the next one.

Monsters capable of using their brains are truly a tiny minority.

Inuyasha's words made Donglan's eyes light up, and he also raised his wine glass, "In that case, I'll take the time to disturb you from now on."

"Just treat this place like your own home."

The two laughed and drank it all in one gulp.

After a hearty meal, a maid led the four leopard cat siblings to the retainers' quarters.

The house is a separate courtyard with a main house and side rooms for servants and storage on both sides. In front of the door, an old plum tree is covered with snow buds and dark red flower buds are swelling on its branches.

"My lords, there are five main rooms inside, and all the bedding has been prepared. If you need anything, please feel free to call me."

The maid pushed open the door to the main room, lit the lamps in the hall, and stoked the charcoal fire in the brazier. After finishing, she bowed and withdrew.

Slightly tipsy, Dong Lan, who usually exudes a more alluring charm, raised her chin.

"Sit down, everyone."

"Everyone, please share your thoughts today."

The four people sat cross-legged around a low table.

After Chunlan set up the barrier, she asked, "Big sister, do you think Inuyasha... is he being sincere, or just saying it casually?"

Dong Lan said, "Whether he meant it sincerely or just said it casually, what he said does make sense."

"Each of the eight techniques is unreliable on its own, but if we can put them together, it's definitely better than us searching aimlessly."

Xia Lan rested her chin on her hands, her tail swaying back and forth behind her.

"I actually think he doesn't seem as annoying as the last time we met. Well, just a little bit."

Qiu Lan, who ate the most tonight, stood with her hands behind her head, expressing everyone's thoughts.

"I'm curious, what is Inuyasha's purpose in searching for a resurrection technique?"

"Are you trying to revive the Dog General?"

"Besides, once the lord is resurrected, he will surely lead us to continue fighting against the dog clan. What is Inuyasha after?"

The room was quiet for a moment.

Chunlan said in a low voice, "But Inuyasha also said that he doesn't mind if we grow stronger, and he doesn't even mind if we resurrect the lord."

"If all of these words are true..."