Crossover anime, and you call this a slice-of-life story?

"I hope you won't say anything, Huang Yun! If you dare tell those old guys, I definitely won't let you off the hook!"

Upon hearing his lord's cold, threatening words, Huang Yun clenched his fists.

"My lord, am I really so unworthy of your trust?!"

"That would be the best."

Seemingly realizing that he might have been a bit too harsh with his words, Takemikazuchi softened his tone and suppressed his sudden surge of emotion.

Huang Yun sighed inwardly, looking at his lord with a hint of disappointment...and pity in his eyes...

He could never forget that night when his lord summoned the dragon, which was as beautiful as a golden thread.

'Really, it's so beautiful...'

Chapter 173 Kato Megumi's Level

Lord Takemikazuchi was replaced once, a fact known only to the twelve ancient sacred treasures.

The death of the god of Tianjin was a great disgrace to the gods, so some old guys forcibly covered it up.

Every time he saw his lord standing silently before those lonely, towering graves, he felt that his lord's back looked very desolate.

'To be the God of Thunder, yet have thunder sealed within himself—isn't that just too pitiful?'

He was taken in as a sacred weapon by the previous Takemikazuchi, and from that moment on, he secretly vowed never to dishonor the name his lord had given him!

He clearly remembered what his lord had said to him at the time: "You're just like me, Huang Yun. You have to stand on my side..."

However, that very night, the previous Takemikazuchi fell from grace.

He didn't know why this was the case, but he had heard that after the previous Takemikazuchi no longer had any worthy enemies in Takamagahara, he had a lot of skills but nowhere to use them.

His already violent temper led him to vent his anger on the artifacts, causing them to complain.

The negative emotions of the artifacts erupted completely when the lord was exhausted and weak.

"Have you been consumed by your own illness? The valiant Takemikazuchi of the past only exists in mythology."

The leading artifact looked at its master with cold, ruthless eyes.

"You always fly into a rage over the smallest offenses. Do you know how many people have died because of you?! Summon the divine artifact if you want, but we... will no longer obey your commands!"

And so, the battle broke out.

"Let's do it!"

"He killed his master! He's beyond saving!"

Suddenly, a group of divine artifacts betrayed them and attacked their lord, whose entire body had been infected by An Wu.

If Shangguan Yun knew about this, he would definitely complain about the drawbacks of the Takamagahara pantheon.

It's utterly ridiculous that a dignified god would be rebelled by the mortal souls he himself had taken in.

The battle with their own god was extremely fierce, because the divine weapon, the One Line, could not kill a god.

Both sides could only fight with all their might, enduring a bitter battle that would last for an unknown period of time.

Because Takemikazuchi's condition was so dire that the artifact of death would only exacerbate his suffering, the scales of victory gradually tipped in favor of the artifact.

Finally—the young lord was born.

The new ruler has been replaced.

The twelve remaining divine artifacts, taking advantage of the young lord's complete ignorance, shifted all the blame for the artifacts' death and replacement onto the young boy...

Even the Dao Si wasn't chosen by the Lord himself; he was appointed as the new Dao Si by those old guys, who wanted to seal the lightning within the Lord himself.

Huang Yun looked at Takemikazuchi, whose face was calm but whose fists were clenched at some point. He wanted to speak, but didn't know what to say.

"We have denigrated the Takemikazuchi you so admired as an evil being; we have treated the deity as our personal property, which is utterly outrageous."

'However, you eventually accepted me...'

Huang Yun's gaze gradually softened.

"Why are you looking at me with such disgusting eyes? Get out of here right now!"

Takemikazuchi noticed that Huang Yun was looking at him with a strange expression. He stiffened at first, then pretended to be stern and scolded him angrily.

"Yes, my lord."

Huang Yun showed no dissatisfaction whatsoever; on the contrary, his gaze softened even more, giving Jian Yu Lei Shen goosebumps.

With a slight smile, Huang Yun bowed and took his leave before his lord could fully unleash his anger.

'You must have seen your own true self reflected in me back then...'

He kept many things from those veteran artifacts who wanted him to keep an eye on their master.

For example, the lord once secretly read those hidden books...

For example, he would hunch over his desk and tirelessly draw various shapes of lightning on paper...

For example, sometimes in the dead of night, someone would secretly go up the mountain and summon a dragon with golden threads...

The lord's lightning was never sealed by him, but rather the lord himself sealed the lightning that 'killed the divine weapon'.

Today we met that great man who controls thunder. My lord must be very excited...

Ever since hearing about that person's deeds, the lord has longed to see him and has repeatedly inquired about him from the gods who knew some information.

It wasn't that I wanted to become their apprentice or challenge them to a fight; I simply wanted to see if the lightning in their hands was as beautiful as I had imagined...

……

The next day, Shangguan Yun learned from Bishamonten that Ebisu was about to be replaced, and that the replacement would be completed in the next few days.

It was also mentioned that Yato, having missed his first divine council and such a wonderful event in his divine life, actually went to her mansion to cause trouble.

After being beaten up by her and a group of divine artifacts, Yukine stood by and watched without any sense of loyalty, and didn't put in much effort when summoned.

Poor Yato ended up with black eyes, and after uttering those harsh words, he was thrown out of Bishamonten's mansion...

Bishamonten also mentioned that Takemikazuchi wanted to see him and asked if he agreed.

Shangguan Yun remembered the man who had stood in the air yesterday manipulating the lightning formed from the divine artifact, and agreed to let Bishamonten give him her address.

It's impossible to make him make a special trip to Takamagahara; even Amaterasu doesn't have that much influence.

Takemikazuchi's only goal was to obtain the address where Shangguan Yun lived.

After receiving Bishamonten's message, he almost lost his composure, but managed to divert the attention of the old guys with a dry cough.

Aside from Huang Yun, who knows my 'little secret,' I will keep him by my side to 'keep a close watch,' these things absolutely cannot be let these old guys know!

And so, another four days passed.

For the past four days, Kato Megumi has brought him homemade sweets every day.

Seeing the other person's serious eyes and expression, Shangguan Yun did not refuse, but always asked the other person to stay for lunch.

So, starting the next day, for some reason, Kato Megumi inexplicably became a cook at the restaurant, and even Tohru, unusually, didn't throw a tantrum.

He only showed hostility on the first day they met. Later, no one knows what Kato Megumi talked about with him, but Tohru even gave up his most treasured kitchen.

"Ding-dong-"

The doorbell rang suddenly.

Thor, who was cleaning, suddenly brightened up. "Is that Megumi?"

At first, she was quite resistant to Kato Megumi, feeling that another vixen had appeared who was trying to steal her man.

But after only a short time together, she discovered that the other person was not competitive or aggressive at all, and did not show any hostility towards her.

They even asked him how he made such delicious food, which greatly satisfied Thor's vanity.

Unlike Ai and Kanna, who only praise themselves when they're hungry or full, showing no respect for her hard work...

So Tohru generously offered to teach Kato Megumi.

The other person's learning and mastery speed was simply astonishing. After several attempts, Thor felt that his skills had been 'surpassed' by the other person...

But she would never admit it!

"Snap—"

As I opened the door and was about to greet him, I saw Yato's 'harmless' big face appear in front of me.

"Bam—"

The door was closed.

……

Chapter 174 Please Pay Me to Draw Money!

"Hey! Hey! We're guests!"

Yato shouted, and the tall and imposing Kuniya, the cold-faced Takemikazuchi, and the yellow cloud beside him all looked at Yato with strange eyes.

Didn't this guy say he had a very close relationship with Shangguan Yun?

Why do people look at him with disgust and close the door as soon as they see him?

Yukine moved a little further away, as if she didn't want to be associated with Yato...

"Mr. Yato, are you annoying? Also, could you please stop holding my hand? Your hands are so sweaty, it's kind of disgusting..."

Suddenly, a little boy of about eight or nine years old, who was being led by Yato, looked up at Yato and spoke in an innocent tone.

'That brat!'

Yato's face darkened, and he wished he could kick the brat next to him aside.

He wouldn't have helped them if that woman, Bishamonten, hadn't begged him to lead the way.

The one speaking was Ebisu, who had just been replaced. Because of the recent replacement, his memories were not yet fully restored.

He only vaguely remembers some people and events. Once he grows up a bit more, he will be able to fully recover the memories of the previous generation.

Therefore, Ebisu now is like a more mature child.

"Hmph, Miss Thor must have closed the door because she saw you strangers."

Yato glanced at the group and rang the doorbell again.

Thor, looking displeased, opened the door at Shangguan Yun's prompting.

His eyes held a threatening glint as he stared at Yato, seemingly contemplating whether to find an opportunity to beat him up.

This guy would come to their house every now and then to report on his work to his superior, and he would also freeload food and drinks, disturbing their 'private time'.

Thor had long wanted to beat this clueless guy up.

"Yo, Shangguan, good morning."

As soon as Yato entered, he greeted Shangguan Yun, who was sitting on the sofa.

It's almost noon.

Thor pursed his lips.

"Hello, Mr. Shangguan."

Yukine greeted him very seriously, and seemed much more mature than Yato.

"Welcome to visit us."

Shangguan Yun nodded to the two of them and then looked at the others.

"Greetings, Your Excellency. I am Takemikazuchi, and this is my divine weapon, the Yellow Cloud. I apologize for any offense caused last time."

Takemikazuchi did not act arrogantly towards him and the other gods in Takamagahara; his words were quite polite.

"Hello, sir."

Huang Yun also greeted him respectfully.