Swallow Return

At this point, she frowned again: "What's going on with the magic array outside? Where and when are we now?"

Liu Yun quickly gave a brief explanation of the current situation.

The woman in white listened and nodded, while simultaneously forming several hand seals, silently chanting a lengthy incantation, and unleashing a beam of white light that shone forth.

Wherever the white light reached, Iori immediately calmed down.

Liu Yun and Sha Luo immediately stepped forward to examine him closely and found that his complexion and body temperature had returned to normal, and he was no longer unconscious or in pain.

A moment later, Iori woke up, her eyes filled with confusion.

Upon seeing Liu Yun's figure, she only weakly uttered "My Lord," and subconsciously pulled him into her arms.

Then, taking a moment, he gave Sharo a slight smile.

Then, when Iori saw that there were quite a few people in the room, a blush flashed across her face. She forced herself to remain calm and quietly slipped out of Ryuun's arms.

Finally, after scanning through them one by one, she spotted the woman in white.

Iori was extremely surprised and dumbfounded.

"It's me, Iori." The woman in white raised her eyebrows, lowered her head and smiled, seemingly trying to appear kind and approachable, but her expression was slightly tense and stiff.

Iori's expression was complex, a mixture of attachment and resistance.

"Grandmother...hello."

In the end, Iori only said this one sentence softly.

Chapter 162 My Wife's Grandmother is a Demon (Part 2)

Liu Yun could now clearly sense that Yi Zhi indeed possessed demonic blood. Her every glance, gesture, and expression exuded a charm unlike that of ordinary people.

However, these are all minor details that are not worth noting.

The most important thing is to get rid of those strange symptoms.

As for the white-clad woman summoned—who is Iori's maternal grandmother—what kind of grudges and affections they had in the past is not important.

The retainers, who had been anxiously waiting in the corridor outside the door, saw that their mistress was safe and sound, so they did not concern themselves with anything else and left one after another.

The two demons, Aotabo and Kurotabo, knelt on the ground, too afraid to move, trembling with awe. Only when the woman in white waved her hand did they hurriedly take their leave.

With everyone else gone, Iori looked at Ryuun with a sense of unease and asked, "Why was I unconscious just now... Why did Grandmother suddenly appear... What happened?"

Her demeanor suggests a complex and complicated relationship with her maternal grandmother, one that is difficult to explain in a few words, involving both blood ties and perhaps some unpleasant past experiences.

Sara, the younger sister-in-law dressed in a red and white shrine maiden outfit, seemed quite surprised. She bowed slightly to the white-clad woman who had suddenly appeared, expressing basic respect for her elder, but she didn't know what to say.

It seems that Sharo was not someone who knew about what happened back then.

Saeko silently walked to the side and tidied up the tea stove she had just used.

Liu Yun explained to Yi Zhi in a low voice the strange symptoms she had when she was unconscious.

The woman in white, whose appearance and figure bore a striking resemblance to Iori, remained standing in place. Seeing this, she sighed and said softly, "Originally, I needed several more years to fully recover. If it weren't for this unexpected turn of events, we wouldn't have needed to meet so unprepared. I know you still harbor resentment about what happened back then..."

Upon hearing this, Iori trembled and lowered her head, saying in a hoarse voice, "No... I already... I already know. The murder of my parents is only the fault of the murderer, and no one else can be blamed. When I was young and ignorant, I thought you had brought us enemies in my panic. Please forgive me."

After saying this, she swayed and, supporting her weak body, was about to bow in respect.

“You child…” The woman in white quickly stepped forward to support him, shaking her head repeatedly, her eyes slightly moist. “Back then, it was indeed my daughter and son-in-law who, in a fit of anger and carelessness, caused them to be affected by the curse, contracting an incurable disease and passing away. This is something I bear undeniably responsible for, something I will regret for the rest of my life. Fortunately, I was able to save my only granddaughter, otherwise I would have wanted to perish and die forever…”

"You flatter me." Iori forced a smile and said softly, "I was too young and ignorant in the past, which is why I offended and wronged my grandmother. Looking back now, I really regret it."

"Sigh..." The woman in white gently stroked her granddaughter's head, her eyes filled with boundless sorrow and pity. She sighed, "Being sensible only means you've seen a lot of hardship. I'd rather you stayed as carefree and outspoken as you were when you were a child..."

Upon hearing this, Iori finally couldn't help but sob softly.

Finally, tears welled up in the white-clad woman's eyes and flowed out.

Seeing this, Ryuun gave Sharo and Saeko a wink, and together they quietly retreated, preparing to leave the room to give the grandfather and granddaughter some space to catch up.

Although the woman in white looked to be only three or five years older than Iori, it was a bit strange to say they were grandmother and granddaughter.

But after all, it's a matter of monsters! Their age doesn't match their appearance.

……

After leaving the bedroom, Liuyun sat down in the Japanese-style room on the other side of the corridor, finally able to rest for a while and have some tea and food.

Although he was exceptionally gifted and had a physique far superior to ordinary people, his energy was ultimately not inexhaustible.

After all this time and effort, including several uses of my internal abilities to fly, bewitch, and heal, I'm exhausted. I'm not completely worn out, but I'm physically and mentally drained.

The situation outside Kyoto is still chaotic. Ichijoji is temporarily out of danger, but Ryuun needs to rest before he can continue fighting.

Sara, dressed in a red and white shrine maiden outfit, didn't miss any opportunity to cultivate goodwill. With a quick glint in her eyes, she said, "Brother, you're not quite sure about what happened to Iori's parents, are you? How about I tell you about it now?"

Liu Yun nodded casually, thinking that he had nothing better to do anyway...

Seeing this, Sharo was overjoyed and quickly put on a show, carefully explaining the situation.

With her deliberate affectation, the girlish voice emanating from her cherry lips was truly as sweet as honey, as soft as silk, and as tender as a bud.

If this level of skill were applied to future generations, he could probably become an idol voice actor and reap the benefits of nostalgia from the anime and manga fandom.

Saeko brought over a plate of food, and Ryuun listened absentmindedly while resting and eating.

It turns out that the younger sister-in-law, Sharo's father, was the second son of the Huakai Courtyard, born out of wedlock, and had passed away a long time ago.

Iori's father, the eldest son, is the undisputed heir. He arranged for her to marry a young lady from the Kuroi family as a supporter, in preparation for inheriting the family business.

Arranged marriages are just that—arranged marriages. They're quite normal in this era.

Who would have thought that the eldest young master was actually a womanizer and unruly person? He could never stand his parents' arranged wife, and instead got involved with a half-demon woman of unknown identity, and even had a daughter with her.

This led to a series of family conflicts.

The patriarch of the Hanakain family—who was also Iori and Sara's grandfather—was naturally furious.

The half-demon woman's mother—that is, Iori's maternal grandmother—was also very dissatisfied with the white-clad woman she saw today.

Therefore, Iori's parents were an ill-fated couple who were not accepted by either family and whose relationship was illegitimate.

Family conflicts alone are one thing.

Even more seriously, it brought in the feuds between Kyoto's yokai (supernatural beings), so it is said that it was cursed and killed.

Sara wasn't entirely clear on the specifics, but in short, both of Iori's parents passed away from illness.

At that time, the old head of the Hanakain family lost two sons in succession. The white-haired man sent off the black-haired man. He was both grief-stricken and furious. So he hastily accepted a hundred kan of betrothal money and married Iori off to a "country samurai" in a distant place, leaving Sara, who was not yet an adult, to wait for the opportunity to be adopted into the family.

Unfortunately, it never came to fruition.

Now there are no male descendants left in the Hanakain family, and we don't know what to do.

At this point, Sharo pleaded with teary eyes, "We can only hope that you, my sworn brother, will make the decision."

This is probably the core idea she wanted to express.

In the past, when Sara was like this, Saeko would have secretly shown her sarcasm, but today she seemed to have no objection. Instead, she expressed her support and comfort with a sympathetic look.

Liu Yun was too lazy to think about it, so she remained noncommittal and focused on eating to replenish her energy.

A moment later, the paper door to the bedroom was pushed open again, and the woman in white walked out with Iori.

It seems the grandfather and grandson have finished their conversation.

The woman in white approached Liu Yun and, unexpectedly, bowed deeply in respect, saying solemnly, "Lord Liu Yun, thank you for taking care of Yi Zhi! From now on, I can only entrust the affairs to you!"

Liu Yun quickly said he dared not.

After all, she's the maternal grandmother... Although she looks quite young... How can you make an elder kneel down?

Then the woman in white continued, "I originally planned to fully recover from my old injuries before waking up, but I was unexpectedly awakened. If I encounter an old enemy, I'm afraid I won't be able to handle it. The arrangement that concealed Iori's demonic aura has now failed, and there is a risk of her being targeted. I've heard that you, Lord Liuyun, are exceptionally skilled in martial arts. I hope you will be careful to protect Iori at that time."

Liu Yun immediately replied, "Of course."

The woman in white nodded and said, "I just heard that Iori's body was fluctuating between hot and cold, her face was flushed and pale, and her forehead was covered in sweat. This is because she was responding to the magic array outside... I don't know who controls Kyoto now, but the appearance of such a powerful and evil magic array is probably a serious matter. There are some things I must tell you."

Liu Yun was overjoyed: "That's perfect! I've been really troubled by this."

The woman in white nodded again, about to explain.

Suddenly, a low-ranking retainer rushed in from outside, stumbling and crawling on the ground, shouting in fear and trembling, "My lord! My lord! Something terrible has happened! Another group of monsters has gathered outside and is attacking, and they look exactly like the ones you just killed. Everyone is wondering if... if the monsters have come back to life!"

Upon hearing this, Liu Yun frowned, immediately ordered the women to hide, and then went out with his sword to deal with the situation.

The woman in white sighed, "It seems that, as expected, this is probably the worst-case scenario... I'll come and help too!"

Liu Yun didn't stop walking. He turned around and shook his head, saying, "Didn't you say you hadn't rested enough and your old injuries hadn't healed yet?"

The woman in white revealed a smug smile, patted her chest, and said, "I used to be known among the demons of Kyoto for my fighting prowess. Even though I haven't fully recovered, I can still be of help. Besides, today's magic array is very special, and I'm afraid Lord Liuyun will find it difficult to handle alone."

Liu Yun hesitated for a moment, then, without thinking it over, simply agreed: "Then I'll leave it to you. Please be careful!"

The woman in white nodded and said nothing more, quickly following behind Liu Yun.

Chapter 163 The Kyoto Yokai That Keeps Resurrecting

It was supposed to be nighttime, but above Kyoto, a cloud of mist imbued with demonic energy was emitting an evil glow, making the streets as bright as day.

As Liu Yun swung his sword, the monster had already broken through the gate and was wreaking havoc in the courtyard.

Hayami Seibei and his soldiers were putting up a fight, but several nearby monks and townspeople fell in pools of blood.

Those people came seeking refuge, but instead suffered harm.

There was no time for sorrow.

Liu Yun looked closely and saw that there were twenty or thirty monsters of different shapes and sizes, all of which had one eye. They were indeed the ones he had just killed!

Behind them stood a one-eyed old man who appeared to be the leader; his white hair and beard and his back were particularly striking.

That's the so-called "One-Eyed Lord" who came seeking revenge.

So, the monsters really did come back to life?

It's like in a video game, where you kill a wave of enemies and they keep respawning...

Liu Yun clearly remembered that the corpses had mysteriously dissipated and turned into mist that rose into the air.

And the scene where the one-eyed old man, though cut in two, was completely unconcerned and smiled as he said, "You can't kill me today."

This is weird!

In less than half an hour, the monster that had been killed came back again.