Swallow Return

Liu Yun possessed the "power of bewitching" and was extremely perceptive of the thoughts of ordinary people. At this moment, he could sense that Shaluo was indeed afraid and that her concern for her sister's life was genuine. Not only did he change his opinion of this unreliable sister-in-law slightly, but he also gave her a rare kind look and whispered to comfort her, "Don't panic, I'm here, everything will be alright."

Upon closer inspection, Iori's face was fluctuating between pale and flushed, her body temperature was fluctuating wildly, her limbs were twitching and trembling slightly, her forehead was covered in sweat, she looked pained, and she occasionally groaned softly.

What's happening here?

It is definitely not any kind of disease that exists normally in human society.

Could it be poison or a curse?

Unable to discern exactly what it was, Liu Yun instinctively gripped Yi Zhi's arm without hesitation, transferring the "healing power" within her body to him.

The power that came from the scripture library of Enryaku-ji Temple on Mount Hiei is truly miraculous.

In the past, it has been very effective in treating injuries and illnesses, as well as expelling poisons and dispelling curses.

But this time...

A massive amount of power surged into Iori's body with a visible white light. Liu Yun had already used his strongest attack, but there was still no reaction!

It was like a stone sinking into the sea, or a hammer falling into a deep well.

Iori's face continued to turn pale and hot, her body temperature continued to fluctuate, her limbs continued to twitch, her forehead was still covered in sweat, and she continued to groan in pain, showing no signs of regaining her senses.

This won't work either?

Could it be that the power is still insufficient?

Without saying a word, Liu Yun took the wakizashi he had just used to slay the demon and cut open his own arm. He then brought the wound to his mouth, took two deep breaths, and put it in his mouth. He then bent down and performed lip-to-lip artificial respiration, sending it into Iori's throat.

A moment later, the wound on Liuyun's arm healed under the illumination of a self-generated white light, but Yizhi still showed no improvement.

Without a second thought, Liu Yun continued to repeat the action.

He made five cuts and fed five mouthfuls of blood.

Even Liu Yun was already feeling a bit exhausted, but it still had no effect.

Iori remained unconscious, groaning in pain, her complexion, body temperature, and sweat unchanged.

Seeing this, the younger sister-in-law, Sharo, could no longer stop crying. Sobbing, she timidly asked, "Brother...brother, could it be...could it be that even you...is my sister...?"

The flowing clouds were speechless.

There has never been a situation before where even this "healing power" couldn't work!

What should I do?

What should I do?

In a moment of desperation, Liu Yun's mind raced.

Suddenly he remembered the time when he first returned to secular life and went to Sasaki Village, and recognized the yokai identities of Aotabo and Kurotabo.

These two yokai retainers are said to be Iori's maternal grandfather, sent by a certain yokai senior to protect her.

That evening, Aotabo and Kurotabo said that the senior yokai had left behind a precious "tea cake" or something similar, which was useless to others, but could relieve all dangers for Iori.

The side effect is that the spells that originally concealed her demonic aura will become ineffective.

That could cause problems in interpersonal relationships, so it is not recommended to use it unless absolutely necessary.

This is clearly a last resort!

Iori looked to be in great pain and in danger, so of course she couldn't care less about the side effects.

Liu Yun immediately left the bedroom, intending to find the two demon retainers and use the so-called "tea cake".

Since it's something left to her granddaughter by some powerful "monster senior," it must be of some use, right?

Chapter 161 My Wife's Grandmother is a Demon

The "tea cake" that was said to have life-saving properties was placed in an exquisite little wooden box.

It looked normal, about the size of a quail egg, with a dark sheen and a slightly rough surface. It smelled faintly of tea, but also had a stale smell from being left out for too long.

The visual and olfactory effects are like those of a very ordinary tea cake, and not an expensive, high-end product, but the kind of cheap tea that ordinary people can afford.

However, upon opening it, Liu Yun sensed that this thing contained extremely mysterious effects and was definitely not an ordinary object.

Specifically, it's not so much mysterious as to be said; it's just an intuition developed through long-term demon-slaying.

Although it was just an irrational intuition, it has generally come true over the years.

There was no other way, so trusting in Aotabo and Kurotabo, Ryuun decided to try his luck with the "monster senior" behind them.

Since he's the maternal grandfather, he wouldn't be idle enough to intentionally harm his own granddaughter, would he?

Liu Yun took the dark, rough tea cake, about the size of a quail egg, and ordered a maid to bring a small stove to prepare to boil water and melt it.

The younger sister-in-law, Sharo, quickly and attentively approached, taking the lead over the somewhat nervous maids to help fan the flames, wash the dishes, and pour water.

She was crying uncontrollably and completely disoriented because of Iori's safety; at that moment, she was truly sincere.

At this moment, Liu Yun glanced around and immediately saw that the little girl had already shaken off her worries and was now actively and deliberately trying to impress him again.

Of course, this isn't exactly a bad thing...

Liu Yun and Sha Luo worked together, quickly setting up the path, lighting the fire, placing the tea cake, and pouring in water, instantly filling the air with fragrance.

A moment later, the water boiled, bubbling continuously, and a bowl of thick, viscous, dark black liquid was obtained.

It looks a bit eerie, like a strange medicine made by a villainous witch or alchemist in a fantasy story, but it is actually still a popular drink in Japan, just with more tea powder and less water, making it taste stronger.

This is certainly not the time to be concerned about taste.

Iori was still fluctuating between hot and cold, her face was red and white, and she was completely unconscious, only occasionally letting out low moans of pain. She did not seem to be able to perform the technical action of drinking water on her own.

Liu Yun fetched the tea and then poured it back and forth between two bowls to cool it down quickly.

Feeling that the temperature was just right to swallow without burning his lips and tongue, he took a big gulp, held it in his mouth, and then used artificial respiration to transfer it to Iori.

Such intimate behavior, in front of maids and retainers, was considered extremely unusual in Japan. However, everyone knew that important matters were at hand and wouldn't concern themselves with such details.

After repeating this process several times, half of the tea was poured into Iori's throat.

The anomaly has finally occurred!

Suddenly, white light emanated from Iori's body, and it quickly became more and more intense and dense, eventually becoming dazzlingly bright.

As ordinary people who had never practiced martial arts, the maids either lowered their heads or raised their sleeves to cover themselves, unable to look directly at the scene.

Eguchi Sukezaemon, who rushed over upon hearing the news, reacted better, but he still unconsciously started rubbing his eyes.

I can manage to get used to Aota-bo and Kurota-bo.

Although Sara, the younger sister-in-law, liked to wear shrine maiden outfits, she had never actually learned any of the true skills of a priestess. When her eyes were illuminated by the white light, tears welled up uncontrollably. However, she seemed very anxious and still turned to the side, squinting her eyes, trying to observe Iori's situation with her peripheral vision.

It seems that the sisterhood wasn't entirely fake after all.

Liu Yun didn't react much; although the white light was getting stronger, it still seemed relatively gentle to him.

He stared intently, anticipating the moment when Iori would wake up and recover.

but--

What happened next was quite unexpected.

The white light grew brighter and brighter, but Iori remained unconscious, moaning softly.

However, it cannot be said that it has no effect.

As the white light reached its peak brightness, it suddenly coalesced into a human-shaped entity, and then...

Then she transformed into a white-clad woman who looked six or seven parts like Iori!

What is this ghost?

Isn't it said that tea cakes can save all injuries and cure all diseases in critical moments?

There's absolutely no sign of the treatment working; instead, it's summoning a living, breathing person.

No, it's not human.

The woman in white exuded a strong demonic aura, clearly indicating that she was a monster.

But who is she?

Which kind of monster is it?

It was supposed to be a healing consumable, so how did it become a summoning item?

If this were in a game, it would definitely be because the game designers messed up the configuration table and filled in the wrong item effects!

But Liu Yun always felt that he had transmigrated to a fantasy world, not a game world...

He was very puzzled for a moment.

He didn't even know what to say to the woman in white.

Not only was he puzzled, but his retainers, maids, and sister-in-law were also at a loss.

Only Aotabo and Kurotabo immediately knelt down and kowtowed to the woman in white, saying with great reverence, "Greetings, Senior!"

Then, Qing Tianfang said to Liu Yun with a guilty look on his face, "My lord, it's not that I wanted to lie to you, but I made a vow back then that if I revealed even a single word, my soul would be destroyed!"

Liu Yun was stunned!

But he was still sharp-minded and immediately grasped the general idea.

He immediately said to the woman in white, "So, you are Iori's maternal grandparents? You used some method to reside in Iori's body and fall into a deep sleep. The tea cake was said to be a healing item, but it actually served to summon you out!"

The woman in white rubbed her forehead, seemingly still adjusting from a deep sleep. After a moment, she hummed in acknowledgment to Aotabo and Kurotabo, then looked at Ryuyun, nodded, and said, "Indeed. I am Iori's maternal grandmother. Judging from your tone, you must be my grandson-in-law! Years ago, I was injured by the enemy in an accident and could only recuperate in a deep sleep. But I couldn't bear to leave my only remaining relative, so I simply took refuge in her body. Fearing that the enemy would come looking for me and I wouldn't be able to wake up to protect Iori at a crucial moment, I entrusted Aotabo and Kurotabo to set up a safeguard. This is what I arranged back then. I made them swear to keep it a secret not because I didn't trust them, but to prevent the enemy from controlling my mind."

Okay, here comes another one who doesn't look old at all but likes to call herself "this old woman".

However, Liu Yun couldn't choose a gift this time.

The woman in white looked to be about the same age as Iori, maybe five years older, but in terms of seniority she was indeed Iori's maternal grandmother, so it was only natural for her to refer to herself as "this old woman".

This is not the time to fuss over titles.

Liu Yun said impatiently, "Alright, the situation is indeed urgent now. Grandmother, you've woken up, but the danger to Iori hasn't been eliminated! Look at her! I just used a huge amount of healing magic, but it had no effect at all! Now we can't even find the reason why she's in so much pain! No one has entered the house to attack her!"

"Yes, yes!" Sister-in-law Sharo was also anxious: "Madam, please!"

The woman in white nodded solemnly, but without worry, and replied, "Don't worry! Ever since the dog girl—that is, Iori's mother—was killed along with her unreliable man, I have made arrangements for my only remaining granddaughter. Even if she dies, she can be resurrected in her demon form."

She then examined it carefully, and her expression immediately relaxed. She smiled and said, "This is not a symptom at all! It's just that the spell I cast to conceal demonic energy years ago reacted with the external magic array. Simply removing the concealment from back then will solve the problem..."