In these turbulent times, even Huiyin would have a headache. Even if she could hide the history of the human world, it was not a long-term solution. But she was helpless because she was on the side of humans and had no right to interfere in the affairs of the yokai.

"Let's wait for news from Yakumo Yukari; there's nothing we can do about it."

"Ah."

Just as Ye Ge and the others decided to wait and see, at the top of Monster Mountain, a tengu sat high up, beckoning with his finger towards an empty space. Bored, he propped his head up with his fist and summoned the hidden figures:

"I knew you were here, Yukari Yakumo. A guest is a guest."

"Then let's thank Lord Heavenly Demon for the welcome."

Yukari Yakumo emerged from the gap, glancing at the languid Tenma and the spirit harbinger beside her, who had already placed her hand on her sword hilt. A hint of amusement flashed in her eyes as she deliberately waved her folding fan in front of her, only to make the latter more wary. She then spoke slowly and deliberately:

"Your guards don't seem to welcome us very much."

"Yilin, step back."

The Heavenly Demon waved her hand, signaling Ling Jiu Yilin to stop. Only then did she glance at Yakumo Yukari unwillingly, grunt, and retreat.

"Your Monster Mountain has been making some pretty big moves lately."

Yakumo Yukari sat down with an air of familiarity, her lips still curved in a smile, but her demonic aura was already subtly about to erupt. This action made Reijiu Irene tense up again, but Tenma merely frowned slightly and said nothing. After gesturing to Irene with his eyes, he spoke with the authority of a high-ranking person:

"No need for such beating around the bush, Yukari Yakumo. Just get straight to the point."

"What are your plans for dealing with Lei Tiangou?"

Yukari Yakumo didn't mince words, directly posing a sharp question: "Their existence is harmful not only to you, but to the entire Gensokyo. I don't need such things on this land."

"And what about you? What are your plans?"

The demon straightened up, her black eyes narrowed, and she stared at Yakumo Yukari. The latter also opened her folding fan, covering half of her face, and stared at her from a distance. The atmosphere suddenly became tense. Lingjiu Yilin's hands were already sweating, and her body was involuntarily tense. As soon as the two sides tore off their mask, she would draw her sword and cut off the other's head.

But nothing happened; Yukari Yakumo simply nodded slightly and said no more.

"That's enough for today, we'll be going now."

"No delivery."

The Demon King responded coldly, and Yukari Yakumo didn't reply either. She stood up and stepped into the gap. Just as the gap was about to close, the Demon King's light words traveled through the space and reached her ears:

"Remember, I am also a Tengu."

"Ha, is this a warning?"

The smile vanished, and Yukari Yakumo's expression returned to its cold indifference. Behind her stood a beautiful woman with blonde hair, dressed in a blue Taoist robe. The nine tails behind her revealed her identity. Yukari Yakumo didn't turn her head, gazing into the endless void in deep thought. Finally, she uttered a soft, indifferent sentence:

"Lan, go and inform Ye Ge in the crowd that he has work to do."

"Yes, Lord Zi."

Yakumo Ran offered no objection and slowly withdrew, leaving only Yakumo Yukari in the gap. A strange glint flickered in her eyes, and the eyes in the gap blinked. She gently brushed her hand across those malicious gazes, muttering to herself with indifference and confidence:

"I won't let you have your way, Heavenly Demon! You're a Heavenly Dog too? Ha, but that's none of my business."

……

"Hmm? Is there anything you need, Miss Yakumo Ran?"

A week later, as Yege was slurping noodles in his bowl, a fragrant breeze suddenly wafted past him. Yakumo Ran sat down opposite him with a smile. Yege didn't even look up, just gave a greeting, and continued eating his noodles. Beautiful women were important, but filling his stomach was the most important thing.

However, Yakumo Ran didn't show any impatience. She waited quietly across from him until Yoru finished her noodles, wiped her mouth, and looked up. Only then did Yakumo Ran speak, her gentle voice melting one's bones:

"Mr. Night Song, I have a request."

"What does Lord Zi need me to do?"

Yege didn't bother with formalities with her. If it weren't for Yakumo Yukari's instruction, why would Yakumo Ran have approached him?

"Well... then I'll just say it directly."

Yakumo Ran's smile was forced, but she didn't lose her composure. A stack of documents appeared in her hand, which she placed in front of Yoru, and she slowly began to speak:

"Mr. Yoruka should have heard about the matter of Youkai Mountain. Youkai Mountain is a very powerful force that many people in Gensokyo cannot interfere with. Therefore, we hope that Mr. Yoruka, as a newcomer, can provide assistance."

Yege glanced at the materials Yakumo Ran had given him. Most of them were about the distribution of Youkai Mountain and the specific situation of the Tengu. There was very little information that actually involved the core issues. However, he also knew that Yakumo Yukari would not hand over such confidential information to him so hastily. Everything after that had to be discovered by him himself.

"What do you want me to do?" Ye Ge asked. Unlike the vampire mutation, he really had no connection with the Tengu, so it would be extremely difficult for him to infiltrate.

“Do nothing, just wait.” Yakumo Ran revealed a mysterious smile. “When the time comes, Mr. Yoru will naturally know everything.”

"Tsk, you're not going to tell me anything?" Ye Ge clicked his tongue in annoyance, but there was nothing he could do. After all, the person on the other end was his boss. As a tool, he only needed to obediently complete his master's tasks; the rest of the entanglements were none of his business.

"As for the compensation, Lord Zi also hopes to settle it directly. Mr. Yege, please make the decision."

Upon hearing this, Yege perked up. All the elaborate setup was over; they had finally arrived at his favorite part. A very commercial smile spread across his face as he held up two fingers to the smiling Yakumo Ran.

"I need the blood of Eirin Yagokoro and Reisen!"

Okay! I'll try to get Huiyin too!

I want votes!

Section 42. I, Ye Ge, love to say no to self-righteous people!

"Oh, this..."

The smug smile on Yakumo Ran's face froze. She rubbed her hands together in distress, and the nine tails behind her drooped down. Clearly, Yoru's request was still too difficult for her to fulfill. At first, she thought that Yoru just needed some kind of power, and as long as it wasn't excessive, she could give it to him. But she didn't expect Yoru's wish to be so bizarre.

"This... Mr. Night Song, this is a bit difficult."

Yakumo Ran forced a smile, her helplessness seemingly genuine. The request was simple, but extremely difficult for her to fulfill. Reisen's rabbit blood was one thing, but Yagokoro Eirin, the dignified mind of the moon, how could she casually hand over her blood to someone else?

"That's all I ask for."

Night Song waved his finger, interrupting Yakumo Ran's attempt to bargain. He wasn't a member of the Yakumo family, nor did he aspire to Yakumo's power. He worked for Yakumo Yukari to seize the power of illusion, based on a cooperative relationship between their respective strengths, not a superior-subordinate one. Moreover, Night Song wasn't necessarily afraid of this nine-tailed fox spirit now.

"Is this alright? Mr. Yoru can represent the Yakumo family when he travels outside. I can guarantee that as long as he doesn't provoke any overly powerful forces, you're free to do whatever you want!"

Ran Yakumo finally revealed her last trump card: the direct recognition of the Yakumo family as the administrators of Gensokyo. This was a fatal temptation for almost anyone, even some great youkai, essentially a get-out-of-jail-free card. As a human, Yoru should not refuse!

"That's a very tempting offer."

Night Song rubbed her chin with interest, her thoughtful expression making Yakumo Ran feel that there was a chance, and she immediately became excited.

"In that case, I'll..."

"Dig up the road in Dagakou!"

"Huh?"

Yakumo Ran's expression stiffened again. At this moment, Yoru turned her face to the side, raised a finger and shook it: "Miss Yakumo Ran, although Lord Yukari's power is tempting, it is not what I want. What I want is only the blood of those two people, or rather, I have another suggestion, Lord Yukari's blood is also acceptable."

boom!

A massive burst of demonic energy overturned tables and chairs. Yakumo Ran's pupils were needle-like, and the nine tails behind her were as hard as steel spikes. Her gaze toward Yoru was extremely dangerous, as if she was ready for battle. However, all of this was nothing to Yoru, who didn't even put down her chopsticks.

"You've lost your composure, Miss Lan."

She toyed with the bat energy bottle in her hand, squeezing it slightly to tighten the cap. The hidden power within dispersed the threat of Yakumo Ran's demonic aura. She glanced at the bottle warily, slowly withdrew her demonic power, and lowered her head slightly.

"I'm sorry, Mr. Yege, I couldn't control my emotions."

"It's alright. You don't know about this. It's an agreement between Lord Zi and me. I understand how you feel."

Night Song retrieved the energy bottle, staring intently at the now calm Yakumo Ran, her determination unwavering: "Miss Ran, please tell Lord Murasaki my request: the blood of Yagokoro Eirin and Reisen, or perhaps Lord Murasaki's own blood."

"I understand, Mr. Night Song. Please wait for good news."

Yakumo Ran lowered her eyes, stood up and bowed slightly. Suddenly, the gap behind her opened, and she slowly walked in. Yoru watched Yakumo Ran disappear, turned around, took out some money from her pocket, paid the trembling shopkeeper, gave him a friendly smile, and walked out of the restaurant under the awe-inspiring gazes of the others.

Why can't you stay still?

As soon as Yoru stepped out of the restaurant, he ran into Mokou, who was rushing over. Yoru gave him a light punch on the shoulder, then glanced into the restaurant and asked in a low voice, "How did it go? Did you reach an agreement? Did you have a fight with the Yakumo family's shikigami?"

Yoru shook her head: "No, it's just that Yakumo Ran was being overly protective of her master. She's fine now." She then told Mokou about the deal she made with Yakumo Ran. Mokou gasped, looked her over with unfamiliar eyes, and said sullenly, "You have quite the appetite, actually trying to extend your clutches to Eientei."

"This is all thanks to you, Mohong."

Yoru smiled and waved the Evol belt in her hand, then mysteriously leaned close to Mokou's ear and whispered in a voice only she could hear: "This belt is made with the blood of your nemesis, Kaguya-san!"

"Don't come any closer, it itches!"

Mokou, her face slightly flushed, pushed Yoru away. The feeling of Yoru's breath on her ear made her weak, but then she realized what was happening, covered her mouth in disbelief, and pulled Yoru's sleeve, running outside until they reached a relatively secluded corner. Only then did she lower her voice:

"When did you get that bastard's blood? Was it during our fight?"

“That’s right.” Yege shamelessly admitted, and was quite proud of it: “Thanks to her, I’m able to have strength comparable to a great demon. If I can get the blood of 800 million Eirin, maybe I can reach an even higher level.”

"Ugh! Xi Kexiu! Where did this feeling of defeat come from?"

Mokou gritted her teeth, a sudden sense of resentment rising within her. Why could her blood only elevate Yoru to the level of a high-ranking youkai, while Kaguya had directly elevated him to the level of a great youkai? Didn't this indirectly prove that she was inferior to that woman? Unconsciously, Mokou's thoughts had already gone astray.

"But Mokou, don't worry, you're very important to me! Don't be jealous about that!"

"Pah! Who cares about you! Behave yourself, you bastard."

Just as Yoru and Mokou were tugging at each other, the sound of cameras clicking came from behind them. The two of them froze and slowly turned around. A tengu wearing a tengu hat was excitedly circling around them, drooling. The clicking sound was from a camera in its hand.

"Oh my god! The untold story of the phoenix and humans! This news is going to be explosive!"

Shameimaru was looking at the photos on the camera with delight when she turned to leave, but a voice behind her snapped her back to reality.

"You had a lot of fun filming!"

"Phoenix! Robot! Best Match!"

Two flames of phoenixes rose into the sky simultaneously, and Mokou and Yoru, grinning maliciously, swooped down towards Shameimaru in the air.

"Waaaaah! Murder to cover it up!"

The scorching heat brushed past its wings as it flew by. Aya Shameimaru suddenly burst into high speed, nimbly dodging the two fiery attacks. She patted her chest with lingering fear, only to find that her camera was gone.

"Sorry, Miss Gossip Tengu, I can control machines!"

Those guys who included Fran in their harem, what were you thinking? Huh? You guys really went for a 495-year-old loli? Hmm? How come I didn't think of that?! You guys are geniuses 2333!

Section 43. I respect you as a true man.

Yoru raised the magnet in his hand, which was currently attached to Aya Shameimaru's camera. He had heard of Aya's incredible speed in Gensokyo, and he also knew that he couldn't catch up with her in his current state. Therefore, when he passed by her, Yoru used his mechanical ability to take her camera.

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