In the anime, Ai Li's father really doesn't want to be a yellow-haired man

"I didn't... I didn't betray you!" Xiaosan struggled desperately in his dream, but his voice seemed to be swallowed by the darkness and could not be heard.

Yukino's face became colder and colder, and when her fingers touched his cheek, the cold feeling made him shudder all over.

At this moment, the dream ended.

Xiao San suddenly opened his eyes, his chest heaving violently, and his forehead was covered with cold sweat. His vision gradually cleared, and he found himself being held tightly in Scathach's arms... Those white jade arms were still around him, and the warmth of her body was transmitted through the clothes, making him feel very hot.

However, the fear in the dream still lingers.

"How could I have such a dream..." Kozo's body trembled slightly, his breathing quickened, and Yukino's questioning voice kept echoing in his mind. He looked down at himself and found that his clothes were soaked with sweat, sticking to his skin with a sticky and uncomfortable feeling.

Scathach's breath brushed across his neck, carrying a faint fragrance...Takashi turned his head slightly and saw Scathach's face close at hand. Her face looked particularly soft in the moonlight, and her long purple-red hair was scattered on the pillow.

Xiao San moved slightly, trying to break free from Scathach's embrace, but her arms were like iron hoops, firmly holding him in place. Xiao San sighed helplessly and murmured in a low voice: "Master... you're holding me too tightly..."

Scathach seemed to have heard his voice, her eyelashes trembling slightly, and then she slowly opened her eyes. Her pupils flashed red in the darkness, "Are you having a nightmare?"

"Uh..." Takashi hesitated, "I dreamed of some bad things."

Scathach didn't ask any further questions, but simply loosened her arms slightly, allowing Kozo to move a little, but... that was all, limited to allowing Kozo to move a little. Her eyes remained fixed on Kozo's innocent and adorable face. "It's just a dream, don't worry about it. You're safe now."

Takashi looked up at Scathach, "Well, thank you, Master."

Scathach nodded slightly, then closed her eyes again, "Go to sleep, there is still training tomorrow."

Takashi nodded and fell back asleep.

The morning sun streamed into the room through the cracks in the curtains. Xiao San drowsily opened his eyes and found that it was already daybreak. He rubbed his eyes and sat up, only to find that Scathach had disappeared from his bed. Her body odor still lingered on the sheets, but...her figure had vanished.

"Hmm?" Xiao San looked around in confusion, then heard a slight noise coming from the living room. He threw back the quilt, put on his slippers, and walked towards the living room.

As he reached the living room door, the tempting aroma of food hit him. Xiaosan's stomach growled uncontrollably... He quickened his pace and walked into the living room. The scene before him made him stunned.

The table was laden with a hearty breakfast: golden fried eggs, perfectly toasted toast, fresh fruit salad... and a cup of steaming milk. Scathach was sitting at the table, wearing a loose white sweater, her long, white legs crossed, barefoot, her feet particularly dazzling in the morning light.

She crossed her arms over her chest and her eyes fell on Takashi San, "Well, come and eat. After you eat, you can wash up."

Xiao San was stunned for a moment, "Master, did you make all these?"

Scathach nodded slightly, "Why, you think I can't cook?"

"No, no, no, I'm just a little surprised." Xiao San quickly waved his hands and laughed dryly, "I didn't expect the master would do this."

Scathach didn't say anything more, just raised her chin slightly, motioning him to sit down. Xiaosan walked to the dining table, pulled out a chair and sat down, but his eyes unconsciously glanced at Scathach's long, white legs and jade feet. His heartbeat unconsciously quickened, and he quickly focused on the breakfast in front of him.

Scathach seemed to notice his gaze, and the corners of her mouth lifted slightly, revealing a faint smile. She moved her toes slightly, as if deliberately teasing Xiao San.

In the morning, the air was filled with a lazy atmosphere. Xiao San lay on the sofa, his head resting on Scathach's thigh. His cheeks could clearly feel the smoothness and softness of her skin. The touch made his heart beat faster unconsciously and his cheeks flushed slightly.

Scathach's hand gently rested on his face, her fingertips feeling cool.

Xiaosan's mind was in a mess and he was completely unable to understand the situation before him.

"That...master?" Xiaosan finally couldn't help but speak.

"What's wrong?" Scathach's voice came from above, calm and indifferent, completely unaware of Takashi's embarrassment.

"Training?" Takashi asked cautiously, not daring to look at Scathach, but just staring at the ceiling.

"This is training." Scathach's answer was concise and direct.

Xiao San was stunned for a moment, completely unable to understand what Scathach said. He opened his mouth, wanting to ask something else, but found that he had no idea where to start.

Scathach seemed to sense his doubts. "Do you think training is just about swinging swords and fighting? Foolish. Real training starts from the heart." She lowered her head, her red pupils looking directly at Xiao San, with a hint of scrutiny in her eyes. "Your heartbeat is fast and your breathing is erratic, which means you are not calm enough. Someone who can't control their emotions will only become a burden in battle."

When Xiao San heard this, he immediately understood Scathach's intention (he believed it, he believed it, he believed it). He took a deep breath, tried to calm himself down, and whispered: "So... Master is teaching me how to control my emotions?"

Scathach nodded, a hint of approval in her tone: "That's right. Fighting is not just a contest of strength, but also a contest of mentality. If you can't even maintain the most basic calmness, then when facing a strong enemy, you will only lose your composure."

She gently stroked Takashi's cheek with her fingers, "Now, close your eyes, feel my breath, and try to steady your heartbeat."

Takashi nodded, and following Scathach's instructions, he slowly closed his eyes... His breathing gradually became steady, and his heartbeat became less rapid. Scathach's breath gently brushed against his cheek, bringing a refreshing fragrance that made him feel strangely at ease.

"Very good." Scathach's voice was low and calm, as if guiding him, "Remember this feeling. In battle, no matter what kind of enemy you face, you must maintain this calmness."

Takashi lay quietly on her legs, feeling Scathach's body temperature and breath, and his heart gradually calmed down. He knew that although Scathach's training method was a little special, it was definitely effective (because of his trust in the powerful Heroic Spirit, he believed that the powerful Heroic Spirit must have some special and exclusive training method).

Time passed quietly, and in the blink of an eye it was already noon. Sunlight streamed into the room through the window... Xiao San said to Scathach, "Master, I want to go out for a while."

When Scathach heard what Xiao San said, her eyes were full of scrutiny: "Go out? What's the reason?"

Xiao San scratched his head and said seriously, "I want to gather some information about this world. After all... we don't know much about the situation here. If we can get more information, it may be helpful for our next move."

After hearing his explanation, Scathach crossed her arms over her chest and said, "Well, this reason is quite acceptable."

After this, Xiao San was about to turn around and leave...

"Wait for me to change my clothes." Scathach's voice came.

Xiao San was stunned for a moment, and before he could respond, he saw Scathach stand up... Her movements were quick and decisive, without any hesitation, she reached out and took off her white sweater.

Xiao San, who has a "sassy" personality, quickly turned his back and said in a panic: "Master! You..."

Scathach's voice came from behind him, "Why, do you feel uncomfortable?"

Takashi San opened his mouth, wanting to retort, but found himself completely lacking a suitable argument. 'Perhaps, Miss Scathach's country and era simply had such open customs?' Takashi San reasoned with himself. Thinking about it this way, it seemed reasonable... What's the saying? Ancient people were conservative in thought but open in behavior.

At this moment, Scathach's voice sounded again: "How about this one?"

Xiao San hesitated for a moment, and finally turned his head cautiously and glanced at Scathach. As soon as his eyes touched her figure, he was stunned.

Scathach had changed into a stylish outfit: a pair of tight jeans that perfectly outlined her slender legs, and a pair of high heels on her feet, making her look particularly tall; and a designer women's top, which was both fashionable and elegant. Her long purple-red hair was casually draped over her shoulders... In short, she exuded an irresistible charm.

Xiao San was lost in thought, and only came back to his senses after a while. He stammered, "Very...very beautiful."

"That's good." Scathach said with a hint of satisfaction: "Let's go, I'll go with you."

Xiao San nodded, and the two of them walked out of the house one after the other.

This wasn't the internet age; the internet wasn't as developed as it is in the 21st century. Just the lag of a dial-up connection alone could make your blood pressure soar. Furthermore, the diversity and completeness of the literature... In short, searching for information online was far less efficient than searching offline.

The National Library of Japan?, this is Takashi San's destination today.

After all, Takashi San was a scholar with a doctorate. If asked, "Where is intelligence?" he might have thought for a long time, but if asked, "Where is knowledge?" he would have no problem thinking.

The National Diet Library is Japan's largest library, housing nearly every book ever printed and published in Japan. (The library is located in Nagatacho, Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo. It offers ample self-service seating, free Wi-Fi, a lounge and café on the basement level, and a cafeteria and convenience store on the top floor.)

Constitutional Materials: This collection contains 19 items of documentary materials on the history of modern Japanese political development since the late 23th century, as well as diaries, letters, memorandum drafts, and office documents collected by modern Japanese politicians, including politicians, diplomats, military strategists, their officials, and industrialists.

Laws and parliamentary documents: Diet records from 30 countries, including Japan, and government gazettes, collections of laws, precedents, treaties, and other important documents from approximately 100 countries. This collection includes 16 volumes of Japanese documents and 19 volumes of foreign documents.

Scientific and technological information: In addition to collecting 25500 foreign scientific and technological journals, it also collects PB, AD reports, atomic energy and energy reports, foreign doctoral dissertations, academic publications and standards, etc.

Maps: The collection includes 40 maps, including topographic, geological, nautical, and relief maps produced by the Japanese government from the Meiji era to the present day. There are also 26000 residential maps.

Music materials: The collection of approximately 45 records is the largest in Japan.

Western-language materials on Japan: Materials written by foreigners about Japan, including reports by Christian missionaries in the early 16th century.

Ancient Books: In addition to a collection of 2.5 volumes of ancient Japanese books, the museum also houses many documents, family genealogies, and local chronicles from various dynasties in China, especially the Qing Dynasty.

Asian Materials: This collection houses 36 volumes of materials on politics, economics, history, and culture in Asia, the Middle East, and North Africa. The collection primarily consists of Chinese and Korean materials. The collection includes 25 Chinese books, 2800 periodicals, and 230 newspapers.

Wikipedia, the internet-era encyclopedia, didn't launch until 2001, and its content is quite limited. Now, in the 90s, the age of printed books and periodicals, the "center of knowledge and information" is naturally here.

Inside the library, sunlight streamed in through the tall glass windows. Just like yesterday, Xiaosan had brought in a large pile of books and piled them on the table, almost obscuring half of his body. He sat in a chair, flipping through the book intently, his brows slightly furrowed.

Scathach sat on a chair not far away, legs crossed, arms folded across her chest. Her eyes fell on Takashi's back... Seeing his serious expression, Scathach's mouth corners unconsciously lifted slightly, revealing a hint of smile, her expression carrying a rare tenderness.

However, this tranquility did not last long. A man came over, holding a book in his hand and wearing a self-proclaimed charming smile on his face. He walked up to Scathach and said in a frivolous tone: "My beautiful lady, are you alone? Can you leave me your contact information?"

Scathach's gaze instantly turned cold. She raised her head and stared directly at the man, her eyes filled with an invisible sense of oppression. That was... the threat of death.

The man's smile froze instantly, and cold sweat oozed from his forehead. He felt a strong chill rising from the soles of his feet to the top of his head... He could only subconsciously step back a few steps, then turned and fled in panic, even dropping the book in his hands to the ground.

Scathach stared coldly at the man's back until he completely disappeared from her sight. Then she turned her gaze back to Xiao San. Scathach's expression returned to calm... Without being disturbed by others, she continued to sit there, her eyes never leaving Xiao San's back.

Chapter 96:095 Purple-haired BBA's possessiveness

That day, the sky was covered in heavy, dark clouds, and the air was filled with an oppressive atmosphere. In the forecourt of the abandoned building, a high-end black sedan from the 1990s sat quietly, the roar of its engine particularly harsh in the empty space.

Inside the car, a short man in a slightly wrinkled black suit sat in the driver's seat. His fingers drummed on the steering wheel as he complained, "You made me wait so long? You're so arrogant!" He glanced down at his watch, his brow furrowing even more, clearly growing impatient.

At this moment, there was a sudden light knock on the car window. The short man was stunned for a moment, then he rolled down the window, revealing the face of a young man.

The young man had a flattering smile on his face and said in a flattering tone, "Boss, I've brought the person here."

The short man snorted coldly, opened the car door, and got out. His eyes swept over the young man, then fell on the child behind him.

He was a boy who looked no more than ten years old.

The short man looked the child up and down, a hint of doubt and disdain in his eyes. He frowned, a hint of doubt in his tone: "Is this the person you were talking about? A little kid?"

The young man nodded and bowed quickly, explaining, "Boss, don't underestimate him because he's young. He's quite capable. Furthermore, his strength is not ordinary, and it's definitely worth seeing him in person."

The short man sneered, walked up to the boy, and looked down at him. "Kid, you'd better be really capable, otherwise... the consequences will not be something you can bear."

The young man didn't answer, but simply glanced at the shorter man. Then, turning around and putting his hands in his pockets, he walked straight toward the abandoned building. His pace was leisurely, as if he didn't care about the danger he was about to face.

The short man frowned, clearly dissatisfied with the boy's attitude. He snorted coldly and said to the young man beside him, "What the hell is this kid up to? If he dares to play tricks on me, he'll be in trouble."

The young man smiled awkwardly and nodded, but his eyes followed the boy's back closely, with a hint of expectation and uneasiness in his eyes.

A moment later, a low roar echoed from the abandoned building, followed by several violent crashes and shattering noises. The short man's brow furrowed even more, clearly feeling uneasy about the situation inside.

Just as he was about to send someone in to check, a young man walked out of the building, holding a monster's head in his hand... The head was hideous and ferocious, with eyes wide open, fangs exposed, and blood dripping down the neck to the ground, making a "tick-tick" sound.

The short man was stunned, his mouth slightly open, unable to speak for a long time. His eyes darted back and forth between the boy and the monster's head, clearly unable to believe what he was seeing.

The boy walked up to the shorter man and casually tossed the monster's head to the ground, "That's what I do. Is that enough?"

The short man came back to his senses, and the shock on his face gradually gave way to excitement. He patted the boy's shoulder, his tone filled with a hint of excitement that was hard to conceal: "Good! Good! You really didn't disappoint me! What's your name, kid?"

"Xiao San." The young man answered, glanced at him indifferently, then turned and left.

The short man watched his back... He knew that the appearance of this brat might greatly enhance his own strength. No matter what, he had to hold on to this powerful subordinate.

At night, when Xiaosan returned home, opened the door and walked into the room, a faint spiritual fluctuation suddenly appeared in the air... Then, Scathach's figure gradually appeared, her long purple-red hair shining faintly under the light, and her red pupils were slightly cold.

"Thank you so much, Master." Xiaosan turned around and looked at Scathach with gratitude in his tone.

Scathach folded her arms across her chest and looked at Kouzo calmly, "You're welcome. You're my Master, and it's my duty to protect you."

"Anyway, it's all thanks to Master...If it weren't for Master, I would have been torn to pieces by that monster long ago." Xiaosan said with a smile.

Scathach said nothing more, but walked to the window and looked through the glass at the night sky in the distance. Her back looked particularly slender in the moonlight, and her long purple-red hair swayed gently in the wind.

"Master..." Takashi suddenly spoke, his voice hesitant. Scathach wasn't as simple as Altria, and her personality was difficult to fathom.

Xiao San also looked up the records of this world myth in the library, and found the record about Scathach:

Scáthach (Scathach of Skye, Sgàthach an Eilean Sgitheanach), or Sgathaich, was a female warrior and martial teacher in the Ulster legend of Irish mythology. She lived in the impenetrable castle of Dún Scáith (or "Dun Sgathaich" (Fortress of Shadows)) on a small island (usually identified as the Isle of Skye), guarded by her daughter Uathach. Within this castle, Scáthach trained numerous Celtic heroes in pole vaulting, underwater combat, and dueling with her original thorn spear, gáe bolg. Her most famous disciple, Cú Chulainn, stayed with her for many years to learn her skills, which helped him win numerous battles. Many other heroes of Celtic legend also learned the art of fighting from Scáthach.

The prevailing legend describes her homeland as Scotland, where she lived in a castle with her warriors, two sons, and a daughter named Uathach.

but......

To put it bluntly, this is just a "prototype." Its reference value is... like the "Goku from Dragon Ball" versus the "Goku from the original Journey to the West." Later, Xiao San's indirect probing tentatively confirmed this.

Scathach turned and looked him straight in the eye. "Continue to grow stronger... This world is far more dangerous than you imagine. You must master more power as soon as possible."

"I understand. I will try my best." Xiaosan nodded solemnly.

Scathach nodded slightly, then walked over to the sofa and sat down, crossing her legs and folding her arms across her chest.

At night, when sleeping, Xiao San's young body was once again held tightly in Scathach's arms. Scathach's arms were wrapped around him, and the strong force still made him feel a kind of bondage that was difficult to break free.

Xiao San's cheeks flushed slightly, and he felt embarrassed and helpless. He hesitated for a moment, and finally couldn't help but whispered, "Master, even if you want to protect my safety, there's no need to hold me so tightly, right?"

"I've already said it..." Scathach's eyes remained calm, and her tone was filled with unquestionable indifference: "Night is the time when you are most vulnerable to attacks. I must make sure you are within my reach."

Xiao San sighed helplessly and whispered, "But... I really can't sleep like this."

Scathach seemed unfazed by his complaints. She simply adjusted her position slightly, hugging Xiao San a little tighter. Her breath gently caressed the back of his neck, carrying a warm breath. "Close your eyes and relax your body... You need to rest. You have a lot to do tomorrow."

Takashi closed his eyes helplessly, trying to relax. However, Scathach's presence was too strong. Her body temperature, her breath, her touch, all reminded him of his current situation... Various distracting thoughts kept emerging in his mind.

Just as he tried to speak again, Scathach suddenly changed the subject: "What are your plans next?"

Xiao San was stunned for a moment, then whispered, "I want to join the Public Security Bureau to get more information about the demons."

"Oh? Why the Public Security Bureau?" Scathach's tone contained a hint of interest.

The National Public Security Commission (NPC) is the highest authority in charge of police operations in Japan. They are responsible for maintaining national security, investigating mysterious dangers and threats to national security, managing the National Police Agency, overseeing officer education, personnel, equipment, police statistics, and guiding prefectural public security commissions. (Information previously obtained by Kozo)

The National Police Agency is under the National Public Security Council and is responsible for formulating policies, compiling budgets, directing and supervising the actions of police officers across the country, and protecting the safety of the imperial family. The National Police Agency has one chief and five bureaus: Police, Criminal, Security, Traffic, and Communications, as well as three affiliated agencies: the Police University, the Scientific Police Research Institute, and the Imperial Palace Police Headquarters.