My wife is the stand-in.

"Distinguished guest, Granny Yu invites you inside for a chat."

She had to lower her waist to avoid provoking him with her disgusted expression.

When Frog Man saw Ah Ling reach out her hand, he quickly lifted the curtain. A dry and warm breeze, carrying the fragrance of incense and essential oils, blew out of the room. Zi Liao Dao Ren took a deep breath and shivered comfortably.

"I never imagined that such a small bathhouse had been visited by so many foreign deities."

He, who considered himself a new god of China, finally put away his arrogance under the mysterious atmosphere left by generations of bathhouses that catered to Japanese spirits and deities.

This place, which symbolizes the remnants of foreign deities, deserves his serious attention.

"Lead the way."

As he said this, he took the first step.

……

"Attention filming crew, people have entered. Leave after filming."

Lin Shuyu hid in the luxurious office on the top floor of the Tang family's house, which originally belonged to Granny Tang, and issued instructions to rows of surveillance monitors.

The three green heads of Greed, Anger, and Ignorance shouted "Yay, yay!" and argued with each other, helping to control the situation. If things got too out of hand, Lin Shuyu would hit them on the forehead with the pipe that Granny Tang used to smoke on the table.

These forgetful people aren't afraid of Lin Shuyu; they're only afraid of the pipes that have been knocking on their heads for decades or even centuries.

That was a symbol of Yubaba's punishment of them.

Upon entering the bathhouse, Daoist Ziliao was immediately captivated by its luxurious and ancient decorations and exotic architectural structure.

As a place that provides bathing for all the spirits and deities of Japan and preserves the mystery of feudal bathing, a mysterious building of the scale of a bathhouse is rare in China today. This is because building complexes of the same or even larger scale are either buried underground waiting to be discovered by archaeological teams, or have become tourist attractions, attracting throngs of visitors every day, making it impossible for evil spirits to get close.

When the Taoist saw these things that resembled ancient Chinese artifacts, he couldn't help but recall his glamorous past life.

At that time, he was still of high status, and his mansion was filled with many of these luxurious items.

The shamisen is strummed, and a melancholic female voice sings a Japanese tune as groups of elegantly dressed dancers begin their dance.

A wide wooden stage hangs from the dome, accompanied by falling cherry blossoms and long-sleeved silk.

Such a beautiful woman, such an ancient dance, in an instant it seems to transport people back to that ancient and dilapidated era more than a hundred years ago, an era of extravagant spending.

For a moment, seeing the object brought back memories, and he revealed a look of reminiscence.

The dancers, all around her, lifted up a woman of unparalleled beauty. She had long, thick, jet-black hair, which was elegantly styled with a variety of jewelry. She also had long, perfect legs that moved with the grace of a swan's neck.

Her eyes were as clear as jewels, and her waist swayed like a willow branch in spring.

She's truly a fairy-like figure.

The dancers, with their alluring movements, surrounded the fairy and walked gracefully toward the Taoist priest.

The air was filled with an intense, fresh floral fragrance, as if the flowers, carefully cultivated by the gardener, were bursting into bloom and bursting with vibrant life.

The Taoist opened his mouth slightly and exclaimed in amazement.

Even he had to admit that the fairy carried by these dozens of stunningly beautiful dancers was truly a beauty that could outshine all others.

then.

The fairy's clear eyes sharpened as the two approached within ten steps. Dozens of fingernail-sized gems, guided by three pigeon-egg-sized gems, connected with each other, weaving a dense magic net that covered the Taoist!

"Die, you heretics!"

The fairy fluttered her sleeve, her slender jade arm resting on her fair left wrist. A red magic circuit bracelet lit up on her left wrist, and a barrage of gunfire, like a machine gun, burst forth!

This fairy is actually Rin Tohsaka!

Chapter 241: The Ever-Changing Substitute (Part 2)

With the help of the treasure chest and all the magically imbued gems accumulated by Amanosaki, Rin Tohsaka is unleashing her full power.

Squandering her husband's wealth doesn't make her feel bad at all; on the contrary, she feels a sense of satisfaction that "he's spending money on me."

Rin Tohsaka stared at the ugly Taoist priest, Lin Shuyu's ingenious plan still ringing in her ears.

"Does Sister Tang have to stay like this in order to ensure the existence of the bathhouse?"

"After being summoned by the bathhouse, it can exist independently as long as there is a continuous stream of positive emotional feedback? ...That's great. Please let Rin-neechan appear then. Nozaki can't possibly use all those gems by himself; they would be a complete waste in his hands."

"Don't worry about the audience. Although the military can't spare the time, we can still get a few hundred people from the nearby staff headquarters to operate drones for remote filming. We'll promote it across the entire internet, negotiate with the Hongdu branch to get them to broadcast the live stream on all official channels within the country, ensuring that 70 million people see the bathhouse. That should be enough to keep the bathhouse alive, right? ... Don't worry, leave the logistics to me."

This little girl is incredibly clever!

Even someone as proud as Rin Tohsaka had to admit that, in front of Lin Shuyu, with the support of the Lin family's centuries-old network of connections and the [Heavenly Man Form], Lin Shuyu was undoubtedly the strongest in terms of public opinion and strategic planning.

As the Taoist priest sank down, he was surprised to find that he could not smoothly blend into the floor beneath his feet and thus escape the all-encompassing magic net.

"I see. This house is so powerful because the gods have been coming and going for so many years that it can't be escaped by ordinary magic. It seems I've really walked right into their trap." He nodded slightly in approval.

At this moment, he was being suppressed by a series of Gandra attacks, and the machine-gun-like continuous weakening curses prevented him from awakening his full power.

So his body jolted, and his bones cracked and popped in a series of crisp sounds, turning into a pile of bloody flesh and mud in full view of everyone!

The Taoist priest transformed into a mud monster, then into leeches, and passed through the gaps in the magic net!

"Ha!" Rin Tohsaka flicked her finger, and the magic net instantly exploded into colorful fireworks, engulfing the leeches! Then, several smaller and denser magic nets each caught a clump of leeches and exploded a second time!

This one trick of switching magic on the spot is enough for Amanosaki to study for several more years.

To be able to so skillfully turn a newly conceived method into reality, one must be like Rin Tohsaka, who is adaptable to all five elements.

"Hehe haha!"

However, that nauseating laughter still echoed amidst the exploding magical flames.

Encased in thickened keratin and transparent chitin, like a candied hawthorn skewer, the Taoist priest emerged unharmed.

"If it weren't for refining a few tardigrades and jellyfish, you might have succeeded."

He was rather reserved and smug.

He was now only three steps away from Rin Tohsaka.

Rin Tohsaka knew very well that within three steps, with her enhancement magic and Bajiquan foundation, she had absolutely no chance of leaving alive.

After all, the monster in front of them was capable of suppressing an extreme violent magician like Amanosaki.

"Ah, it's within easy reach."

Jiraiya looked at Rin Tohsaka with fervor and groaned with satisfaction.

He was overjoyed. He had thought they would have some trick up their sleeve, but it turned out to be just a matter of limited space and a violent explosion.

Why would someone of this caliber be so confident as to attack themselves?

He didn't want to know, nor did he need to know, because his end was near. He was certain that the tentacles binding the test subject could disable the "Perfect Type" and prevent it from returning to Amanosaki's side.

Just one step away, just one last step...

"grumble!--"

The Taoist priest suddenly let out a shriek like the mournful cry of an insect, his body trembled, and he became as stiff as a stone.

"Well done, Bailong!"

Rin Tohsaka clapped and praised loudly.

A long, cracked samurai sword emerged from the sleeve of the dance costume of a tall, 'woman' with a delicate appearance, surrounded by dancers.

The knife, made of some unknown material, easily pierced through the Taoist's defenses. Although the knife shattered after it pierced him, it also poisoned him with some kind of toxin.

Everything went as Lin Shuyu had predicted.

"I think Daoist Zile is a meticulous and experienced fellow, but he has been plotting for so many years and is about to succeed. As the old saying goes, the last mile is the hardest. Let's create an opening to disarm his guard, then put Sister Lin in front of him and give him the illusion that she is within reach. Then we'll make our move!"

The so-called "downward strike" does not refer to a decisive killing move, but rather to weaken the key to the Taoist.

Lin Shuyu naturally wouldn't assume that she could kill this old guy who had lived for over a hundred years with just one move. She was going to use the entire bathhouse as a wager to forcefully exchange herself for Daoist Zile!

The white dragon who drew his sword was the key person in carrying out the plan.

This person is the one who helps Chihiro escape from Yubaba's clutches in "Spirited Away," and his status in the film is comparable to that of the male protagonist. Moreover, he was once the river spirit of a river in Japan, but lost his home and source of power due to human land reclamation and construction, and thus took refuge in the bathhouse.

His real name is Nigihayami Kohakugawa. Although he has lost the source of his divine power and even forgotten his name, he should be the most powerful being in the bathhouse besides Yubaba and Kamaji who grinds herbs and tends the boiler underground.

Amanosaki's slightly mocking voice rang out from the loudspeakers all around the bathhouse:

"The taste of the Yamata no Orochi's venomous fangs must be unpleasant, Immortal~?"

"It's quite unfortunate, isn't it? The Yamata no Orochi once ravaged countless rivers. We happened to be scrubbing the back of an esteemed person when we found one. Although it's tattered and worn, it's foreign poison. Have you ever seen it before, Immortal?"

To be suppressed by others, yet to be called an immortal for the first time ever, is truly a blatant disgrace!

"How dare you!"

Daoist Zile roared, forcibly suppressing the toxins in his body, and took a step forward.

But at that moment, the bathhouse began to shake.

Countless electronic-like patterns spread throughout the bathhouse, which is mainly constructed of copper pipes and hardwood, giving this huge building, which seems to be a blend of feudalism and steampunk style from the Meiji era, a touch of cyberpunk.

A massive magic circle spread down from the rooftop, seemingly possessing a life force, and engulfed the entire bathhouse.

Amanosaki, sitting on the top floor, had his eyes closed, surrounded by mountains of gold, silver, and jewels—Yubaba's treasures.

Gems worth over 100 million, filled with magical energy, were arranged in a mysterious way, and a huge magic circle was set up under Amanosaki's control.

This was also Lin Shuyu's plan.

Yubaba used witchcraft to capture a four-clawed scaled fish, Amanosaki slaughtered it to fill it with magic power, Rin Tohsaka and the bathhouse servants drew a magic circle to guide the magic circle to be generated, and then Amanosaki presided over the execution to release Rin Tohsaka.

As the magic was completed, Rin Tohsaka transformed into a steel rose with crystalline skin, a lithe figure, wearing a technologically advanced Rhinestone suit, wielding a giant technological shield, two horns on her head, and eyes like thunder!

Only by unleashing the [Perfect Type] can the full power of the [Stand User] be unleashed!

The ultimate form of the Stand [Perfect Type] is its versatility!

Saria's dragon eyes widened in fury, her muscles bulged, and magical runes crawled up her body, raising her already terrifying power to another level as she lunged forward and threw a punch!

"In the name of justice, I will destroy you!"

Chapter 242: The End of Life (Part 1)

Rin Tohsaka's magic circle has a very simple purpose: to strengthen the bodies of all allies within its range, while weakening the enemies.