Swallow Return

The situation suddenly changed again.

Liu Yun's blade moved with the force of a giant wave. Even if Kato Danzo could see it clearly, he didn't have time to completely block or dodge. His waist was immediately slashed open, and blood gushed out like a spring.

Seeing this, Kato Danzo was decisive and did not linger in the fight. He quickly recited a short incantation and turned to leave.

Liu Yun and the red-clad female swordsman chased after them.

But all that could be seen was Kato Danzo standing on two black clouds, moving as fast as lightning, with incredible speed.

With the speed of a flowing cloud comparable to that of a galloping horse, it was pulled back twenty or thirty steps in just a few seconds.

The red-clad female swordswoman lagged behind.

Seeing this, Liu Yun suddenly had a flash of inspiration and quickly pulled out a finely crafted iron cannon worth three hundred strings of cash from the bundle on his back.

In such a rapid pursuit environment, bows and arrows and throwing weapons are practically useless, but arquebuses are different; they do not require the user to exert any force.

Whether you hit the target or not depends entirely on luck...

With nothing else to do on the road, Liu Yun had already loaded the bullets and was just waiting to light the fuse when a loud "bang" was heard—

Hit the bullseye!

Kato Danzo probably didn't expect to be shot in the buttocks. He groaned, his legs went weak, and he rolled a few times on the spot.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Liuyun threw away the arquebus and chased after the opponent at top speed, swinging his katana and slashing at him.

Kato Danzo's current posture made it difficult to dodge, so he gritted his teeth, pushed off the ground, and thrust his short blade toward Ryuun's chest.

Liu Yun only slightly turned his body in mid-air to avoid a fatal blow to his heart, but the small katana in his hand continued to strike.

Swords flash and shadows fall, death is swift in the blink of an eye.

Kato Danzo was beheaded and died!

Liu Yun's chest was pierced near his heart, and blood gushed out, but he survived the serious injury.

"Lord Sasaki!" The red-clad swordswoman hurriedly stepped forward, supporting Ryuun, her face filled with worry and concern.

Liu Yun's gaze involuntarily fell on the girl who had "come back to life".

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Chapter 92 How about I name you Saeko Busujima?

"Girl, you're still alive, that's wonderful."

Liu Yun greeted him with a smile.

With the battle over and Saito Asanobu and Kato Danzo both dead, he was able to sit down and rest. The "healing power" within him surged up continuously, gradually healing his injuries and neutralizing the harm of the toxins.

This thing seems to be inexhaustible, at least for now there are no signs of any loss. It's just that the output power doesn't seem to be high enough, it can only recover slowly, it hasn't reached the point of being immortal.

In short, although Liu Yun seemed to be seriously injured, he was actually fine soon.

However, the red-clad female swordswoman remained tense, gripping Liuyun's sleeve tightly and carefully examining him from head to toe. She was relieved to see that his wounds were healing rapidly and his complexion was improving.

Then a blush flashed across her face, and she silently released her hand, quietly took a step back, bowed slightly, and replied gracefully, "Lord Sasaki is alright, that's what puts my mind at ease the most."

Liu Yun thought it was just a polite remark and didn't continue. Instead, he casually asked, "I thought that if you destroyed the person who cast the illusion, you would also disappear, and I was quite sad about it. I didn't expect you to reappear."

The red-clad swordswoman was also somewhat surprised by this, and replied with a slightly bewildered expression, "Indeed. When you slew that demon—who is also my demon father—the illusion ended, and I felt like I had nothing to cling to, as if I was about to disappear. But at that moment, only a little bit remained in my heart... only a little bit of longing for you, and then a trace of consciousness remained and slowly grew stronger... Then, seeing you in danger, I became extremely nervous, and for some reason, I regained my body."

Liu Yun was slightly surprised: "Is there something special about my body that can accommodate your soul?"

The girl tilted her head, puzzled. "Perhaps that's it! Maybe it absorbed the energy that overflowed when the illusion and magic circle dissipated, and regained its body..."

Liu Yun was merely a martial artist, completely unfamiliar with Yin-Yang techniques and Buddhist secret arts, so he was utterly baffled by them. He simply stopped thinking about it and said with relief, "Just now, facing 'Echigo Zhong Kui' Saito Asanobu at the same time, plus Kato Danzo of Xuanyuan Village, was truly difficult. If you hadn't appeared in time, I probably would have lost my life too."

The red-clad swordswoman smiled slightly upon hearing this, and replied respectfully and politely, "It is truly an honor to be of help to you."

Her delicate and heroic qualities blended together, and her graceful and poised demeanor made her hard not to like.

Liu Yun suddenly remembered something and quickly asked, "By the way, I still don't know how to address you. It's so strange to always use the word 'you'."

Upon hearing this, the red-clad swordswoman's smile vanished, her expression suddenly darkening. She lowered her head and whispered, "My original name was given to me by that devilish father. I don't want to use it anymore, not even once. Especially not because it comes from that man's surname!"

Her voice was clear and gentle, yet it revealed an unwavering determination.

Seeing this, Liu Yun nodded and said, "It's good to break away from your past life! Let me think... how about calling this place Poison Island? Or, how about I name you Poison Island Saeko?"

She is also a tall and agile female swordsman with a strong exterior but a gentle interior, and she has strong feelings of inferiority and self-doubt.

As Liu Yun said this, he was thinking of a female character he had seen in the two-dimensional world in his previous life.

That's a super popular heartthrob...

The red-clad female swordsman's face lit up with surprise, and she immediately asked, "Lord Sasaki, are you going to give me this name?"

Liu Yun nodded seriously: "Of course, don't you think it's very suitable?"

Upon hearing this, the red-clad swordswoman smiled gently: "Since you say it's suitable, then it must be suitable. From now on, I am Saeko Busujima. All my past memories can be considered as belonging to someone else."

She still felt a little disappointed and uneasy when she said this.

Liu Yun comforted her, "It's alright to keep the memories from the past. The events of the three lifetimes are not your fault; it's just that the men have dumped the responsibility on you."

"Is it true...? Do you really think so? But others..." The red-clad female swordsman calmed down slightly, but her tone was still uncertain, with a hint of timidity.

Liu Yun nodded very seriously: "I can't control other people's opinions. But in my eyes, the so-called 'femme fatale' argument is more than 90% unreasonable. It's clearly the man who did something wrong, but they want to blame the woman. That's shameless. As for blaming you for practicing martial arts and letting other men see your hands, feet, and waist, that's even more absurd. It's clearly the fault of the lecherous man! It's like a robber robbing a rich man. Shouldn't you blame the rich man for not concealing his identity instead of blaming the robber for being cruel?"

Upon hearing this, a happy and relieved smile finally appeared on the face of the red-clad swordswoman.

Then she suddenly became inexplicably shy, turned slightly to avoid his gaze, lowered her head, clasped her hands tightly in front of her, fidgeting with her fingers, and asked hesitantly and tremblingly, "Then...Lord Sasaki, what you said...what you said...that you are willing...willing to accept me as your concubine...is it really true?"

Upon hearing this, Liu Yun hesitated slightly.

It feels like agreeing to a date would be like taking advantage of a naive young girl when her defenses are at their weakest, and then stealing her heart.

As a transmigrator of noble character, it seems I shouldn't do this.

However—the girl in front of me is currently in a very unstable state of mind. She has been rejected and disliked by people in several reincarnations. If she is rejected again now, she may collapse on the spot.

Therefore, after some thought, Liu Yun finally gave an affirmative answer, saying, "If you have no objections, it would be the best thing for me to have a beautiful and skilled female warrior serving me. Why not?"

The red-clad swordswoman's eyes instantly changed from unease to jubilation.

Then, she knelt down gracefully, bowed deeply in a dogeza (lower abdomen) gesture, and said softly, "From this day forward, I will serve Lord Sasaki Ryuun faithfully as Sabushima Saeko."

Despite her gentle demeanor and soft voice, the red-clad swordswoman's words revealed a resolute and determined spirit.

Is this the Japanese concept of a "gentle on the outside, firm on the inside" Yamato Nadeshiko?

Indeed, she is the perfect woman who inspires admiration in men without them even realizing it!

Ryuun breathed a sigh of relief, suppressed his emotions slightly, and said with a gentle smile, "Then, Saeko, come home with me!"

"Yes, Master!"

From now on, the red-clad swordswoman, known as "Saeko Busujima," stood up cleanly and neatly, put her legs together, bowed slightly, and followed behind respectfully and attentively.

"Owner?"

This title immediately reminded Liu Yun of too many inappropriate and wicked anime scenes, making her a little too excited, and her heart rate increased several times involuntarily.

He then realized that in Japan, this word was actually just a respectful term used by concubines and maids to address their male masters.

"...Shouldn't I address her like that...?" The red-clad swordswoman tilted her head, her expression one of fear and confusion. She quickly bowed and apologized, "I'm sorry! I don't understand the rules of the martial family. I don't know how a concubine should address the head of the family. I hope you will be kind enough to teach me in the future!"

Liu Yun initially felt that such an overly evil term needed to be corrected, but seeing the girl's posture, he suddenly felt that respecting the existing customs and culture was also a good choice.

So she said with a righteous air, "No need. I've thought about it, you can continue to call me that, Saeko."

"Yes, Master."

The red-clad swordswoman, who had just been given the name Saeko Busujima, prostrated herself on the ground and bowed again to indicate that she obeyed.

Chapter Ninety-Three: The Triumphant Journey with My Beloved

When the red-clad female swordswoman walked beside him, Liu Yun realized that the little girl was really tall!

His actual height should only be slightly shorter than mine, at least 170 centimeters or more. After wearing thick wooden clogs, he is basically the same height as me, and even slightly taller.

Her figure can be described as tall, well-proportioned, and fit, with a heroic and dashing appearance but also graceful curves.

Other men of this era might feel very uncomfortable—where is the man's dignity when there is such a tall woman by his side? If he is shorter than his wife or concubine, he will feel ashamed in front of outsiders!

However, Liu Yun found it very pleasing to the eye and refreshing.

In my previous life, I wasn't so lucky to travel with a girl with a model's figure...

Moreover, from now on, this little girl will say goodbye to her former name and be called "Saeko Busujima".

The thought that this was her own "masterpiece" filled Liu Yun with an indescribable sense of excitement.

At the same time, I felt a little guilty.

However, the stimulation of this sense of guilt might actually make them even more excited in some ways.

The little girl, in particular, kept her head down and followed him closely, calling him "Master" repeatedly...

Oh dear, I feel like committing a crime!

If it weren't for Liu Yun's efforts to restrain himself with the noble character of a transmigrator, he would have definitely done something long ago.

He maintained an upright and dignified demeanor throughout, and very appropriately introduced his current situation while inquiring about the other party's circumstances.

The red-clad swordswoman—now known as Saeko Busujima—was born into an extraordinary family. Her father was a descendant of an ancient and mysterious clan of Onmyoji (yin-yang masters), and her mother came from a renowned swordsmanship family in the Kanto region. Perhaps due to her bloodline, she possessed fragments of memories from her past life from a young age, which had long troubled her.

Her father, the masked dwarf clown, suddenly underwent a personality change one day, developing a strange "grand ambition" to help Takeda Shingen seize power and achieve the status of "national advisor" like Abe no Seimei and Sugawara no Michizane. To this end, he set up various evil magic arrays to achieve his goal, and did not hesitate to use his daughter as the key to his illusions.

There might be some strange details to the story, but the girl wasn't quite sure.

This caused Saeko Busujima—though she wasn't using that name at the time—intense mental anguish. The repeated deaths of her family for three generations, coupled with being shunned and accused of being a "femme fatale," echoed in her mind, shaping a personality filled with intense inferiority and self-doubt, making her feel unworthy of being accepted by anyone.

Moreover, it transformed her from a normal human into a supernatural being resembling a monster.

At this moment, Liu Yun interjected, asking, "Then you must have other family members. Where did they all go?"

The girl replied in a somber voice, her voice tinged with sadness, "Some followed my devilish father to serve the Takeda family. Others, those who disagreed... were all killed, including my mother... My mother had no opinion on whether or not to help the Takeda family; she simply insisted on protecting me, not wanting me to become the key to the magic circle. For this, she was stabbed to death in public by that devil. It's all my fault..."

Liu Yun fell silent.

No wonder this girl's inner trauma is so severe.

If you think about it, a girl who is so tall and likes to wield swords and spears would have been very likely to be isolated and fall into a situation of "social death" in the Japanese countryside in the 16th century.

Not to mention being born into such a bizarre family.