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After tidying everything up, Tamayo looked at Yushiro, who was still unconscious on the ground, and asked him somewhat timidly.
“He’s already so old. He can take care of himself on his own, or rather, he’d be more relaxed if he didn’t need to take care of you.”
"But……"
"Nothing to worry about."
Tamayo wanted to say something more, but Natsuhiko interrupted her without any politeness.
"He's probably only with you because he likes you, but since you don't intend to accept him, you might as well just cut off his hopes."
"Otherwise, he will only get deeper and deeper into trouble."
Hearing Xia Yan's words, Tamayo nodded hesitantly.
She was well aware of Yushiro's feelings for her, but she had never been able to face those feelings before.
After all, in her eyes, she was just a sinner and didn't deserve anyone's love.
However, he did not refuse outright, which made Yushiro feel that there was still hope, so he continued to follow him.
Perhaps letting him live alone is the best choice...
Thinking of this, Tamayo smiled with relief.
She left a note on the table, indicating that Yushiro shouldn't worry about her after he woke up, and shouldn't look for her. She told him to go about his own life and then left with Natsuhiko under the cover of night.
They had only walked a few kilometers out of Tokyo when they were intercepted by an uninvited guest.
Xia Yan slowly drew his knife and looked up.
Boom!
A figure fell from the sky like a meteorite, crashing down in front of Xia Yan and Zhu Shi, causing the snow on the ground to fly everywhere.
Amidst the wind and snow, a figure slowly rose, and two points of light, like stars in the night sky, suddenly lit up.
A chilling aura instantly spread out, and the air seemed to become heavier.
Without bias or exaggeration, Xia Yan would give this breathtaking entrance an 8.9 out of 10.
The newcomer had short, cherry-red hair and was covered in blue striped tattoos, a symbol of criminals. Despite it being deep winter, he was only wearing a small red vest.
It is the third moon of the Upper Moon, Akaza.
He stood in front of Xia Yan in a half-squatting horse stance, his golden pupils, engraved with Upper Moon Three, scrutinizing Xia Yan, with a slight upturn at the corners of his mouth, seemingly very satisfied with Xia Yan.
Although it didn't make a sound, the powerful ghostly aura already filled the surrounding air with a sense of oppression.
"Upper Moon Three!? How could this be..."
Tamayo's expression changed drastically in an instant. She glanced at Natsuhiko with worry, and a strong sense of self-reproach rose in her heart.
Unaware of Xia Yan's arrogant and domineering behavior along the way, she subconsciously took the Akaza Association's visit as her own responsibility.
Thinking of this, Tamayo gently lifted her sleeve, revealing a section of her arm that was as white and tender as a lotus root.
"Mr. Xia Yan, you should go first. I will do my best to stop him..."
Snapped--
Before Tamayo could finish speaking, Natsuhiko slapped her forehead with two fingers, like pulling a pimp.
"it hurts……"
Tamayo let out a cry, staggered back two steps from the force of the blow, covered her forehead with her hands, and looked at Natsuhiko with a somewhat aggrieved expression.
Two clear finger marks were left on her fair forehead, but they disappeared in less than half a second thanks to the demon's powerful healing ability.
It seems like she has the kind of constitution that's perfect for playing weird games, since no matter what she does, she won't leave any scars.
Xia Yan thought to himself during a moment of leisure amidst his busy schedule.
"Idiot, Upper Moon Three doesn't hit women. He's obviously coming for me, where can I run to?"
He took two steps forward, standing opposite Akaza, his mouth splitting wide to his ears, revealing gleaming white teeth, like a ferocious beast about to pounce on its prey.
"Besides, now that we've finally found an interesting opponent, how can we just retreat without a fight?" Bu said.
Chapter 86 I'm telling you the truth, and you're playing tricks on me.
Xia Yan took two steps forward, and an equally terrifying aura emanated from his body, instantly dispelling all the oppressive feeling brought by Akaza.
The haori with wind and cloud patterns fluttered in the wind, and the broad back completely shielded the petite Tamayo, giving Tamayo, who was standing behind Natsuhiko, a strong sense of security.
"Human! You're quite impressive!"
Just then, Akaza, who was standing opposite Natsuhiko, spoke up.
Contrary to his terrifying aura, his attitude towards Xia Yan was surprisingly kind.
"I hate weak people the most; I feel like vomiting when I see them. But you're different!"
"I can tell you're strong at a glance. You must be a Pillar! That clear, demon-like, beautiful fighting spirit is stronger than anyone I've ever seen! Your physique is also perfect. It's truly amazing!"
"Great swordsman! What is your name?"
Although they were enemies, Akaza showered Natsuhiko with compliments the moment they met, which clearly made Natsuhiko very happy.
"Lan Zhu, Ming Shen Yue Xia Yan.".
Xia Yan slung the sword over his shoulder and said, "However, to be able to see my extraordinary abilities at a glance, you have a good eye, Upper Moon Three demon! I'm starting to admire you!"
"Is that so! My name is Akaza." Akaza smiled with delight, and he opened his hand to Natsuhiko in an inviting gesture, saying, "Since we both admire each other, I have a great suggestion: why don't you become an oni too?"
It must be said that Third Brother is indeed Muzan's best employee.
Do what you are told, without questioning, objecting, or complaining. Even if the mission fails, do your best.
If you get scolded a few times but don't talk back, it won't affect your next mission.
In contrast, the other Upper Moon demons, such as Upper Moon One Kokushibo, considered himself Muzan's partner and acted all high and mighty every day.
Upper Moon Two Doma is disrespectful and spends all his time sleepwalking and laughing, never taking anything to heart.
Upper Moon Four and Five are pure idiots with mental illnesses.
Upper Moon Six spends all her time staying in the red-light district, acting as a courtesan, doing nothing productive and only hindering her brother.
It's fair to say that none of them gave Muzan any peace of mind.
In comparison, the third brother is as nimble as an arm, constantly striving for improvement, possessing both wisdom and courage, having ambition without affecting his work, and even considering recruiting strong individuals to switch sides. For Muzan, he is simply the most prized creation.
"Ghosts? I don't have that idea at the moment."
Xia Yan waved to Akaza.
Although he intends to become the Ghost King, it's not for now.
He had no intention of becoming a demon until Tamayo figured out a way to overcome sunlight.
Sensing that Xia Yan didn't strongly oppose his opinions like the powerful figures he had met before, Akaza's smile widened.
He said with utmost sincerity, "Xia Yan, don't you want to become stronger? Although your battle aura is the most magnificent I've ever seen, you haven't yet reached that supreme realm, have you?"
"Let me tell you why you cannot reach the highest realm! Because you are human, you will grow old, you will die..."
“Akizuki sack…” Before Akaza could finish speaking, Natsuhiko rudely interrupted him. “Is this what you mean by the highest realm?”
Akaza was about to say something, but suddenly froze on the spot.
In his vision, the surging battle aura on Xia Yan's body, which roared to the sky like a hellish fiend, vanished in an instant.
It was as if everything I had just seen was an illusion.
However, he was absolutely certain that he could not mistake that magnificent and dazzling battle aura!
That fighting spirit would never disappear for no reason.
That is to say-
"Have you already entered that supreme realm!? That realm of selflessness!?"
The brain is trembling.
who I am? where am I? What am I going to do?
At this moment, Akaza felt lost.
The realm that he had painstakingly cultivated for hundreds of years but had not yet reached was actually displayed by a human.
I was just pontificating about the benefits of being a ghost, when I got slapped in the face.
Just as Akaza was still questioning his existence, Natsuhiko spoke up.
“Akaza,” Xia Yan said, mimicking his tone, “I can sense that your fighting spirit has been refined and is approaching the supreme realm.”
"Let me tell you why you cannot reach the highest realm!"
Upon hearing this, although still quite disappointed, Akaza instantly perked up, staring intently at Natsuhiko with a determination as firm as someone about to join the Party.
"The reason you can't reach the highest realm is because—" Xia Yan paused.
"Why!?" Akaza asked impatiently.
“It’s because—” Xia Yan repeated.
Akaza did not ask any further questions, but his eyes became even more urgent, filled with a thirst for knowledge.
Seeing his sincere attitude, Xia Yan nodded in satisfaction and said:
"I will not tell you."
"..."
The entire space suddenly fell into an eerie silence.
The next second, a surge of demonic energy erupted from Akaza.
I'm telling you the truth, and you're trying to play tricks on me, aren't you?
Thinking of this, Akaza's veins bulged, the smile on his lips disappeared, his expression turned cold, and his eyes were filled with a shocking killing intent.
Xia Yan's behavior reminded him of a very annoying guy, a nasty fellow whose head looked like it had been splattered with dog blood.
Boom!