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And they came so fast! So fiercely!
When the guy who talks big meets the guy who's real, he's truly helpless!
Seeing that Ryosuke's kind gaze had been firmly fixed on him, the scarred ghost's survival instinct exploded instantly, and he no longer cared about saving face.
"run!!!"
He let out a scream and scrambled away into the depths of the cave!
What nightmares are haunting me!
This thing has gotten all tangled up in my hair!
"Running pretty fast!"
No sooner had he finished speaking than Ryosuke drew his sword.
"Breath of Thunder, Second Form, Inari Soul, Ultimate!"
Fifteen lightning strikes, like a net with no blind spots, burst forth at an extremely fast speed, instantly catching up with the fleeing scarred ghost!
Before the scarred ghost could put up any resistance or scream, the violent lightning completely engulfed his figure.
The swordplay ceased, leaving only a scorched brown patch on the ground.
[Slaying a high-level evil spirit grants 3 years of lifespan; remaining lifespan: 12 years and 142 days]
Ryosuke, still savoring the experience, turned his gaze to the three ghosts inside the cave who were completely terrified.
"Now...it's your turn!"
Under the threat of death, the three demons were ignited with their last bit of madness and ferocity.
"Fight...fight him to the death!"
"To survive!"
"Kill you!!"
They roared and activated their blood demon magic, lunging forward with bared teeth and claws.
In an instant, the cave was filled with the aura of blood, and the attacks came like rain.
However, it was of no use.
When faced with an absolute disparity in strength, courage alone cannot put food on the table.
Thunder Breathing - Second Form - Rice Spirit - Madness!
Lightning flashed again!
In just a few breaths, all the roars and blood demon magic disappeared.
The three evil spirits were decapitated and died on the spot.
[Slayed 3 mid-level evil spirits, gained 3 years of lifespan, remaining lifespan: 15 years and 142 days]
Ryosuke let out a comfortable breath and sheathed his sword.
He still has 5 years to go before the third form, Mosquito Swarm Thunder, is fully upgraded; he needs to speed things up a bit more.
Ryosuke turned around and transformed into a bolt of lightning, rushing out of the cave without hesitation to the next demon's hiding place.
The area surrounding Shicheng has enjoyed a period of peace and tranquility rarely seen in recent years.
For several days in a row, there were no more reports of evil spirits harming people.
The night patrol team members had nothing to do, and when they gathered together, they looked at each other with an incredulous air of leisure.
"That's really strange. Have all the ghosts around here moved away?"
A young member of the stealth team scratched his head and muttered to himself.
"Yes, it's a bit strange to suddenly have so much free time."
Another slightly older team member was also helpless.
Even the Demon Slayer Corps members who were passing through the area, ready to have a big fight with the demons, were surprised to find that there were no missions near Stone City.
Kazehachi Shimada, who had just returned from reporting to the head of the Ubuyashiki family, also noticed this strange situation.
His brows furrowed, his heart filled with surprise and confusion.
what happened? !
Are these ghosts plotting something?
Shimada summoned the local hidden official to inquire about the situation.
"Lord Fengzhu, things have been very peaceful around Stone City lately, and there have been no incidents of demons attacking people."
Shimada was even more puzzled: "Do you know the reason?"
A strange yet admiring look appeared on Hidden's face: "According to our investigation, all of this... seems to be the work of Lord Naruhashi."
"The Naruto? Ryosuke Yasui?"
Shimada was taken aback: "Wasn't he over at Narrow Mist Mountain? When did he arrive at Stone City?"
"Lord Naruto arrived about half a month ago, and then..."
He paused for a moment, organizing his thoughts: "Then he began to cleanse the evil spirits in his jurisdiction, very efficiently and thoroughly."
Shimada Tsuyoshi's lips twitched almost imperceptibly.
He recalled the meaningful look in Kagaya's eyes when he met his lord a few days ago, and the words, "Mr. Shimada's territory seems to be quite peaceful these days, so he can probably take a break."
So that's the root of the problem!
No, man!
We're both pillars, why are you being so coy?!
If the lord knew, he would think that I, the Wind Pillar, am just slacking off all day and not doing any serious work!
This makes me look so incompetent!
A complex mix of emotions welled up in Shimada Tsuyoshi's heart.
There was a sense of relief at the peace and tranquility of the area, but also a sense of pressure from being unwittingly drawn into the lives of younger generations, mixed with a touch of helplessness.
"Where is he now?" Shimada asked.
After thinking for a moment, he answered with absolute certainty: "Lord Naruhashi should be in that mountain forest to the west right now."
Ryosuke was still searching for demon slayers at this point!
Shimada Tsuyoshi: "..."
He was momentarily at a loss for what expression to make.
With the idea of caring for the younger generation in mind, Shimada Tsuyoshi hurried towards the western mountains.
As soon as I stepped into the forest, a ghostly aura that had not yet completely dissipated hit me.
At the same time, streaks of lightning and the agonizing screams of dying demons echoed from the depths.
Shimada frowned and sped up.
Soon, a scene came into view.
Ryosuke's figure moved like lightning, surrounded by a ring of lightning. As his gleaming white blade slashed, the Blood Demon Art that the demon in front of him had used with all its might was instantly torn apart!
"Thunder Breathing·Type 3·Gather mosquitoes into thunder!"
With a cold, low shout, countless streaks of lightning engulfed the evil spirit!
The demon's body disintegrated and vanished in the lightning, turning into ashes.
[Slaying a mid-level evil spirit grants 1 year of lifespan. Current remaining lifespan: 20 year and 156 days.]
Ryosuke shook the blood off his sword and sheathed it.
His face held a satisfaction and joy that Shimada Tsuyoshi could hardly describe.
Takeshi Shimada: (╬▔ dishes▔)
You damn dog!
At that moment, Ryosuke also noticed Shimada Tsuyoshi and greeted him with a smile.
"It's Wind Pillar-senpai! What brings you here?"
How did I get here?
This is my territory, you little brat!!!
Shimada's face twitched as he tried to calm himself down.
“Ring Pillar…you’ve cleared out most of the demons around Stone Castle.”
He paused, then said, "You should at least take a rest and give the other team members some experience."
Even Shimada himself felt heartbroken after hearing those words.
There was a time when he actually tried to persuade another Pillar to kill some demons!
Ryosuke stroked his chin and thought for a moment.
"Yes, Mr. Fengzhu is right, that's about it."
Judging by the time, Tamayo and Yushiro should have been safely transferred by now.
The small vans in the area surrounding Shicheng were also terrified by his frenzied sweeping, which resembled blocking a spring.
They either faced execution or fled far away, not daring to show their faces for a short time.
There's really no benefit for him to stay here.
Seeing that Ryosuke readily agreed, Shimada Tsuyoshi's expression softened slightly, and remembering Kagaya's instructions, he spoke softly.
“I just returned from my lord’s place the day before yesterday. My lord asked me to tell you that the Illusionary Void is indeed very effective, and he has agreed to mass production.”
"The preparation of the prescription has been handed over to the Butterfly Sisters."
"In addition, the establishment of the Butterfly House is also on the agenda. The Ubuyashiki family will give their full support, and it will be initially completed in about a month."