"Could this Lady Xiaji they mentioned be our target, Upper Moon Six?"
After slaying the three Berserk Demons, Uzui Tengen suddenly spoke up, analyzing the situation.
Ren shook his head slightly and murmured, "Hard to say..."
He knew that Upper Moon Six was actually Daki and Gyutaro. As for this "Lady Xiaji" mentioned by the three Berserk Demons, he had no idea who she was.
Perhaps Daki had changed her name, or perhaps it was someone else entirely.
Ren leaned toward the latter. The three Berserk Demons had just said that Lady Xiaji was a very kind demon who frequently gave them food. From what he knew, Daki was a female demon with a truly vile personality; even if she changed her name, it was impossible for her temperament to shift so drastically.
"Regardless, we still need to go to the Entertainment District to check the situation!" Ren said seriously. No matter who the Upper Moon Six in the Entertainment District turned out to be, he intended to slay them thoroughly.
"Exactly! Let's hurry to the Entertainment District!" Kanroji Mitsuri waved her small hand, immediately leading the two men down the mountain.
However, after the three descended, a small purple eyeball peered out from the nearby bushes, staring intently at their retreating figures.
Once Ren and the others were far away, the mournful, ethereal sound of a biwa suddenly echoed. Beneath the eyeball, a wooden door abruptly appeared. As the door swung open, the tiny eye dropped into the Infinity Castle.
Meanwhile, in a dim room within the Kyogoku House in the Entertainment District, a small eyeball sat quietly beside Daki.
Suddenly...
The purple eyeball morphed into a tiny mouth, even flicking out a small purple tongue.
This was a new ability Nakime had gained after evolving into a Berserk Demon; she could not only perform long-range surveillance but also hold long-distance conversations.
Nakime's voice drifted out from that ghastly mouth.
"Daki, Lord Muzan's targets have headed toward the Entertainment District where you are located. Lord Muzan's command is for you and Gyutaro to eliminate the swordsman named Ren in the district and bring back his corpse! Additionally, considering you might not be his match, I will send Hantengu, Lord Doma, and Lord Kokushibo to support you, so you can rest assured..."
"Don't do anything unnecessary!"
Daki spoke in a towering rage, roaring at Nakime. "That brat named Ren is mine to handle. Since they dare come to my district, I will make sure they have no way out!"
At these words, even the usually calm and composed Nakime, who trusted her comrades, fell into a brief silence before questioning with a hint of doubt.
"Daki, with just you... is that possible?"
"Hmph, I have undergone a complete transformation. With this body of a Berserk Demon, my strength is far greater than before. Moreover, I have already laid a dragnet throughout the Entertainment District, waiting for them to walk into their own deaths! So, you annoying Biwa Woman, stay out of my business!"
"I understand. In that case, I wish you luck."
Despite being cursed at by Daki, Nakime's tone didn't contain a hint of anger. She simply spoke her piece. Subsequently, the small mouth reverted to the shape of an eye, hovering near Daki and quietly observing their surroundings.
Snap!
At that moment, Daki suddenly snapped her fingers. Following the sound of the wind, a blood-red figure appeared before Daki, bowing respectfully.
"Greetings, Lady Daki."
"Hehe, Xiaji, did you see these people?"
Daki reached out a slender finger and tapped her own head, transmitting her memories to the female demon before her.
In an instant, the images of Ren and the others surfaced in the female demon's mind. Upon seeing Uzui Tengen slay three Berserk Demons in a single strike, an irrepressible rage and hatred flickered across Xiaji's beautiful face, and her killing intent surged involuntarily.
Feeling the roaring bloodlust emanating from Xiaji, Daki nodded with satisfaction and gave a cruel laugh.
"Xiaji, go gather your subordinates and slaughter these three! Especially that youth carrying the giant sword—no matter what, cut off his head or rip out his heart!"
"Understood!"
Xiaji nodded heavily and leaped away from the Kyogoku House. In an instant, a massive wave of killing intent enveloped the entire Entertainment District.
Watching Xiaji's departing figure, Daki couldn't help but sneer. "Hehe, I didn't expect that child's evolution speed to be so fast. Turning her into a Mutant Berserk Demon was truly a stroke of luck!"
...
About an hour later, Ren's group of three arrived at the streets of the Entertainment District.
Unexpectedly, upon seeing this town that was as bright as day—a city that truly never slept—the faces of the three remained calm, showing no signs of surprise.
Ren had seen brightly lit towns like this countless times when he got off work in his previous life; he was long accustomed to it, and it even felt somewhat mundane.
Mitsuri was originally a daughter of a wealthy family, and her hometown had commercial streets that were just as dazzling at night as this district. As for Uzui Tengen, his jurisdiction was near the Entertainment District, and this wasn't his first time here, so he naturally wasn't too shocked.
Even so, seeing the lively scene inside, he habitually remarked, "As expected, the Entertainment District is truly the most flamboyant place in the world!"
"The streets here are so lively!"
Gazing at the sea of people, Mitsuri couldn't help but laugh. She saw many beautiful, brightly dressed girls on the nearby balconies and pavilions. She patted Ren's shoulder and teased with a mischievous smile.
"So there are this many pretty girls here. No wonder Shinobu told me to keep an eye on you so you wouldn't be dazed by them. However, Ren, you like Shinobu so much, I believe you wouldn't go to a place like that, right?"
"I'm not that kind of ridiculous person."
Ren's mouth twitched as he looked at Mitsuri speechlessly. "And I've said it many times, Miss Shinobu and I are just ordinary friends!"
"Right, right, sure, sure!"
Mitsuri spoke in a sarcastic tone, then leaned into Ren's ear and whispered, "Just ordinary friends? Even though you've already hugged? You're the man who got Shinobu's first embrace."
"Then I'm actually quite happy about that..."
While Ren's face remained flat and indifferent as he spoke, hearing Mitsuri say that actually made him very happy and excited deep down.
"Alright, let's not talk about that for now. We should find a place to rest first, then investigate the information on the Berserk Demons," Ren said, changing the subject. "It's night now; those Berserk Demons will definitely show themselves!"
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