A strange heat flowed through his body, dispelling all pain wherever it passed.
A violent killing intent filled his heart, and a bloodthirsty desire and intense hunger gradually rose in his mind.
Aoki's mind was in chaos, yet he could vaguely sense an abnormal consciousness growing and strengthening.
At the same time, his human emotions rapidly dissipated, and his mind was gradually filled with a craving for human flesh.
Aoki instinctively resisted this change, his brow furrowed, his expression pained.
For him, losing his will and becoming a demon that devours humans was more unbearable than death.
Unfortunately, he couldn't even commit suicide now, only a sliver of subconscious instinct remained to resist the transformation of his body and soul.
However, this resistance was as powerless as an ant before a wheel.
[Ding!]
[Special bloodline power detected!]
[Absorbing!]
[Demon bloodline absorption complete! Congratulations on obtaining the profession "Man-Eating Demon"!] [
…]
[Strong resistance detected, modifying job template!]
[Job template modification complete!]
[Congratulations on obtaining the job "White Walker"!]
Aoki suddenly opened his eyes, panting heavily, his eyes filled with lingering fear.
So close!
So close to completely succumbing!
Thank goodness the system was so helpful!
"Muzan Kibutsuji!"
Aoki clenched his fist, then slowly relaxed it.
Revenge was inevitable, but not now.
His emotions gradually calmed. Aoki first touched his forehead; the hole Muzan Kibutsuji had stabbed him with had disappeared, and the horrific wound on his chest had healed.
He then looked to the side.
The tree trunk was bare, the hunting knife lying quietly on the ground, its blade submerged in mud and water.
Aomura Kazuhiko had vanished completely, leaving no trace in this world.
Aoki felt a pang of melancholy.
"I remember this world has souls and reincarnation. I wonder if Master was successfully reincarnated?"
He walked over, picked up his hunting knife, and turned to leave.
Back home, after packing his things, Aoki quickly came out again, carrying a bundle.
He looked around, his gaze sweeping over the house, the fence, the firewood in the corner, the tables and chairs in the yard. He remained
silent for a moment.
Aoki slung the bundle over his shoulder, stepped out, and quickly disappeared into the night shrouded in the torrential rain.
...
The rain gradually subsided, the dark clouds dispersed, and rays of sunlight pierced the darkness.
Two figures rushed into the yard like a whirlwind.
Kanae Kochō quickly surveyed the surroundings, her young face serious.
"No movement, and no ghosts!"
Takina's hands clenched until they turned white. "What about Aoki? How is Aoki?"
Shinobu Kochō lowered her head, silent, her eyes filled with intense anger.
After fighting the demon, the corpse disappeared, and the outcome was self-evident.
On the way here, she learned more.
Her father had become a demon and devoured her future husband—it was too cruel!
Takina slowly slumped to the ground, letting the mud and water soak her clothes.
Aomura Rie stared blankly at the familiar courtyard.
Shinobu Kochō frowned, her face serious, searching desperately for any trace of the demon. On the way here, she had almost given up hope of saving anyone.
Too much time had passed!
In the short term, an ordinary person might be able to fight a demon, but now a whole night had passed since the demon appeared.
Even a newly born demon was almost invincible to humans who didn't know Breathing Techniques.
But at least she wanted to deal with the demon, avenge the respectable man named Aoki, and prevent more people from being killed by demons.
Unfortunately, the torrential rain had washed away all traces; they would likely find it difficult to track down the demon again.
Kanae Kochō seemed lost in thought, giving her sister a meaningful look.
Shinobu Kochō, though somewhat puzzled, still walked towards the wooden house.
She returned to the courtyard, her steps slightly hurried.
"There's a letter here, signed 'Aoki',"
Aomura Rie exclaimed, looking up abruptly. Takina rushed over, snatched the letter from Shinobu Kochō's hand, and eagerly began to read it.
"Master's wife, Takina, the demon has been eliminated.
It's not safe in the mountains, please move away as soon as possible!
After you move, remember to plant some wisteria flowers or sprinkle wisteria pollen at home to prevent demon attacks.
I'm fine, you don't need to worry, but I have some personal matters to attend to and have to leave. I'll visit you again later!"
Takina froze for two seconds, then suddenly squatted down, covered her face, and began to sob, her cries filled with unspeakable sorrow, pain, fear, worry, and grievance.
Aomura Rie hugged her, murmuring, "It's good that you're alive! It's good that you're alive! It's good that you're alive!"
Takina cried herself to sleep.
Having been terrified and sleepless all night, and having just experienced such emotional ups and downs, her body and mind were at their limit.
Aomura Rie also appeared listless and, with the help of the Butterfly Sisters, went back to her room to rest.
Kanae Kochō gently closed the door and sat down on a bench in the yard with Shinobu Kochō.
She looked around and sighed, "The house is beautiful, and the yard is so cozy. They must have had a very happy life."
Shinobu wasn't concerned with the house or the yard; she was more curious about...
"Sister, how did Aoki defeat the demon without knowing Breathing Technique?"
Kanae Kochō smiled gently. "I don't know either, but defeating a demon without Breathing Technique isn't impossible. Didn't Mr. Himejima do it too?"
Shinobu wanted to say "Mr. Himejima was special," but then she thought, Aoki had indeed killed a demon without Breathing Technique, even if it was a newly born demon, it was enough to prove he was special too.
"It's a pity he left, otherwise we could have recommended him to join the Demon Slayer Corps. Maybe he could have become a Pillar!"
Kanae Kochō gently tapped her forehead and said softly, "Shinobu, the Demon Slayer Corps' work is very dangerous. Unless someone specifically requests it, we can't just recruit people."
Shinobu said, "But he must have wanted revenge too!"
Kanae Kochō didn't refute.
Aomura Rie and Takina slept for almost a whole day.
The next day...
Although still overwhelmed by immense grief, the two women rallied their spirits and first built a cenotaph for Aomura Kazuhiko. Then, with the help of the Kochō sisters, Kanae and Shinobu, they began moving.
"We're leaving, Takina!" Aomura Rie waved.
"Okay, I'm coming."
Takina glanced one last time at the place where she had grown up, then turned and walked outside.
They didn't bring much luggage.
Firstly, it was inconvenient to carry, and secondly, they looked forward toreturning here someday.
For Aomura Rie and Takina, this was their home.
They planned to live here again after Aoki finished his business.
join p4treon for advanced chapters...
Need support for study...
[email protected]/Horizons685
(End of Chapter)