My and Their Anime-Style Otherworldly Survival Adventure

"Mission? What mission? Does this mean we can go fight those nasty Gastrea again?" Enju's eyes gleamed with excitement, her hands clenched into fists, looking eager to try.

Jiuxiao explained the commission he had just received in detail. Fate hesitated for a moment before asking, "Brother Jiuxiao, can I come with you this time? It's been so long since I fought alongside you."

Before Jiuxiao could speak, Yanzhu refused, saying, "No, no, this is my and Jiuxiao's duty. Besides, you are so strong, if I bring you along, there will be no room for me to do anything."

Jiuxiao shook his head as well; he shared the same thought as Yanzhu. Bringing Fate to fight Gastrea was like stomping on weaklings—it was like having a cheat code in a game, utterly devoid of fun.

"Fate doesn't need to go this time. It's just hunting a small Karami at stage 2 anyway, so we can handle it. Fate, you can go work as the shop's mascot. Fate is so cute, maybe she can attract more customers."

Geng Jiuxiao chuckled, his eyes revealing his trust and affirmation of Fate's abilities.

Upon hearing this, a hint of disappointment flashed in Fate's eyes, but when she heard Jiuxiao praise her for being cute, her cheeks unconsciously flushed again. She lowered her head slightly and said softly, "Well... okay, Jiuxiao-gege, Yanzhu, you two be careful."

Jiuxiao smiled and nodded, while Yanzhu put her arm around Fite's shoulder and said casually, "Don't worry, with me here, those little Karami are nothing to fear! We'll be fine once we return in triumph!"

The three parted ways at a fork in the road. Fate stood there, watching Jiuxiao and Yanzhu's departing figures, a hint of worry creeping into her heart. Although Jiuxiao's strength was more than enough to handle a Stage 4 Gastrea, this feeling was uncontrollable, unrelated to his power. It was like the saying, "A mother worries when her son travels a thousand miles."

After leaving the giant stone monument and arriving at the outer area, Jiuxiao changed into the weapons and equipment he had retrieved from his system space. Yanzhu wore chromatic metal boots, while Jiuxiao chose a silenced pistol. The two arrived at an abandoned factory in the outer area. Based on Jiuxiao's experience frequently operating in this area, Gastrea often roamed here, especially the Stage 2 Gastrea that liked to hide in dark corners. These Gastrea were often characterized by strong concealment and high speed, but their attack methods and defenses were relatively weak, making them good targets for practice.

Jiuxiao and Yanzhu cautiously navigated the ruins of the abandoned factory, their footsteps treading on broken metal fragments and rotting planks. Every step required utmost care to avoid making any noise that might attract unwanted attention. Jiuxiao, holding a silenced pistol, kept a sharp eye on his surroundings, constantly alert to any movement. Yanzhu followed closely behind, her metallic boots making a soft rustling sound on the rubble.

"Jiuxiao, do you think we might encounter a Stage 2 Gastrea here today?" Yanzhu asked in a low voice, her voice filled with curiosity and anticipation.

Jiuxiao pointed to a pile of what appeared to be abandoned machinery ahead: "That's a good hiding place. Gastrea often like to use these ruins as cover."

As they spoke, the two slowly approached the pile of machinery. Jiu Xiao gestured for Yan Zhu to step back, while he quietly circled around to the side, preparing for a surprise attack. However, just as he was about to launch his attack, an extremely fast Gastrea suddenly darted out from the pile of machinery and headed straight for Jiu Xiao.

With lightning-fast reflexes, Jiu Xiao quickly raised his silenced pistol and pulled the trigger. A soft "thud" was heard as a bullet struck the Gastrea accurately. However, the effect was less than ideal; instead, it seemed to provoke the creature's ferocity.

"let me!"

Taking advantage of the Gastrea's momentary hesitation and pain, Enju leaped high into the air, her stained-glass boots gleaming in the breeze. Like a shooting star crashing to the ground, she delivered a powerful kick to the Gastrea's body. With a dull thud, the Gastrea was shattered into pieces by the force of the blow, its red and green liquids splattering everywhere. A single, decisive blow!

Jiuxiao rubbed his temples and said helplessly, "Did you even listen to me? The mission requires the corpse to be relatively intact so that data can be collected for research. With that kick, the samples are ruined. Well, all that work for nothing."

Yeonju stuck out her tongue and chuckled, "Oops, I didn't control my strength properly. I'll be more careful next time. But speaking of which, this Gastrea is so weak. I didn't even have to use much force, and it was already falling apart."

Jiuxiao shook his head, smiling wryly, but didn't blame Yanzhu too much. He knew that unexpected situations in battle were often unpredictable, and as long as no one was injured, everything was fine.

The two continued deeper into the abandoned factory, encountering several Stage 1 Gastrea along the way. Although not their objective, they easily dealt with them. After wandering around the factory for a while, they finally spotted a Stage 2 Gastrea.

This time, Jiuxiao specifically reminded Yanzhu to control her strength, and Yanzhu nodded in agreement. The two cautiously approached the Stage 2 Gastrea, but were discovered when they were less than thirty meters away. Jiuxiao instructed Yanzhu to strike first. At his signal, Yanzhu suddenly flashed forward, rushing towards the Gastrea like an arrow. Before the Gastrea could react, Yanzhu kicked its side. The Gastrea, struck, spun and flew out, crashing heavily into a dilapidated wall with a loud "boom." A large crack immediately appeared in the wall, scattering gravel and dust everywhere.

Chapter Ninety: Yeonju's Hometown

This time, Enju clearly restrained her power. Although Gastrea was disoriented from the impact, it did not immediately disintegrate. It struggled to get up from the ground, its injured body appearing unusually clumsy. Seeing this, Jiuxiao quickly stepped forward, and his silenced pistol fired again. With several "bangs," Jiuxiao fired five shots at the Gastrea's head, completely destroying its skull at close range.

Yanzhu turned around gracefully in front of Jiuxiao, her skirt fluttering, revealing glimpses of her beautiful pure white dress. She boasted, "How about it, Jiuxiao? Am I amazing? Are you captivated by me?"

Jiuxiao clapped his hands and echoed in perfect unison, "Siguoyi, Siguoyi, as expected of Lady Enju, your dashing figure is beyond the reach of us mortals. To be honest, we are all falling in love with you."

Upon hearing this, Yeonju laughed smugly, placing her hands on her hips: "Hmph, so you've finally noticed my charm? In that case, it's not impossible for me to be your fiancée. You should thank me for my kindness."

Jiu Xiao was dumbfounded. Was it really that hasty?

"Ahem, Yeonju, well... you're repaying kindness with enmity. Do you really want to send me in there?"

Yeonju remained unmoved: "Hehe, I don't care, you're mine now. And don't you think it's something to be very proud of to be with a beautiful and powerful woman like me?"

Jiuxiao flicked Yanzhu's forehead and said helplessly, "Hehe, whatever makes you happy, but judging from the current situation, you can only be my concubine from now on."

Yeonju pouted, seemingly quite dissatisfied with Jiuxiao's answer. Before she could speak again, Jiuxiao interrupted, "Alright, alright, let's hurry up and leave. This isn't a place to linger. If we attract other Gastrea, it'll be troublesome."

As Jiuxiao spoke, he disposed of the Gastrea's carcass and stored it in his system space. On the way back, Yanzhu continued to chatter incessantly, like a little sparrow, completely different from when they first met. Passing through the outer district, Jiuxiao asked, "So, Yanzhu, do you want to go see your 'hometown,' District 39?"

The hometown mentioned here refers to the place where Enju lived before she was adopted by the International Originator Oversight Organization. The International Originator Oversight Organization adopted Enju only because they valued her combat potential. Other children in the same 39th district were not so lucky. This organization is not a charity.

After the Second Kanto War, Tokyo was divided into forty-three wards. The closer a ward was to the original center of Tokyo, the earlier its number; the closer it was to the border, the later its number. Ward 39 (Outer Ward) was a border area adjacent to the Great Stone Monument, and also a deserted city that no one wanted to live in. Those who lived here were the cursed children who had been driven out of the residential areas by humans.

Yanzhu paused slightly, a hint of excitement flashing in her eyes.

"That's great, Jiuxiao! It's been a while since I visited my friends, and I really miss them." As she spoke, Yanzhu took Jiuxiao's hand, quickened her pace, and her face was filled with anticipation and joy.

The two walked through narrow, chaotic streets, surrounded by dilapidated buildings and desolate open spaces, with occasional stray cats and rats scurrying among the ruins. Yet, amidst this desolation, Yeonjoo seemed to have returned to her own territory. She skillfully led Gushou to a manhole cover. Just as Yeonjoo was about to knock on the cover, Gushou stopped her.

"We can't come empty-handed, can we?" Jiu Xiao smiled and took out some food and daily necessities, some small toys, and a stack of banknotes from the system space.

“These children have a hard life. Since we’re here, let’s give them some practical help.”

Yan Zhu's eyes lit up, and she nodded approvingly. She was already used to Jiu Xiao's ability to take things out of thin air.

Yeonju gently tapped the manhole cover, and after a short while, a small opening appeared in the cover, and a small head peeked out.

"Excuse me, who are you looking for?"

It was a little girl who looked even younger than Yeonju, her face was dirty, her hair was a bit messy, and her eyes were full of wariness. Yeonju squatted down: "Hi, it's me, Yeonju."

The little girl was stunned for a moment, then her eyes lit up when she realized it was someone she knew: "Sister Yeonju! What brings you here?"

Jiuxiao also bent down and said, "Not only Yanzhu, but I've come too."

"Big brother!" Her voice was filled with surprise, as if she had seen a long-lost relative.

In the past six months, Jiu Xiao has visited this place many times, bringing various living supplies to these children, and has thus developed a deep bond with them.

The manhole cover was fully opened, and the little girl happily said, "Come in, I'll go call the elders and everyone else."

The elder here is a very kind old man who is responsible for caring for these abandoned children. Under the manhole cover is a very large space, expanded by the Sima family at Jiu Xiao's expense, and equipped with various living facilities. Besides the children who originally lived here, Jiu Xiao often "picks up" some cursed children who have been driven away from outside. Gradually, this underground shelter has gathered over a hundred cursed children. The monthly expenses alone are astronomical; if it weren't for the gold he brought from another world, he would have gone bankrupt long ago.

At the call of the little girl, a group of little girls ran excitedly from all corners. From a distance, it looked like a flood of little girls, and Jiu Xiao had even thoughtfully designed matching uniforms for them.

Standing still, Jiu Xiao was soon overwhelmed by a sea of ​​lolis. His ears were filled with laughter and chattering greetings. Jiu Xiao felt an unprecedented sense of satisfaction and happiness. This place was simply a paradise for loli lovers.

He crouched down, trying to make sure every child could touch him; Yanzhu, who was next to him, had long been pushed to who-knows-where. These children were quite bold when they got together, often asking Jiuxiao some ridiculous questions, just like now.

"Brother Jiuxiao, you haven't come to see us in so long. Have you found someone new outside?"

Upon hearing this, Jiu Xiao couldn't help but chuckle. He gently pinched the little girl's cheek and said indulgently, "What do you mean by 'new love'? Who taught you these words? You're such a young girl, and you're always thinking nonsense."

Upon hearing this, the little girls around him burst into laughter. They crowded around him even tighter, each vying for a hug from Jiuxiao, creating a chaotic scene.

"Alright, alright, I brought some good stuff this time, brother."

As Jiu Xiao spoke, he took out bags of food and toys from the items he had brought and distributed them to each child. The children excitedly accepted the gifts; some couldn't wait to open the food and devour it, while others happily played with their new toys. The whole space was filled with laughter and joy.

The elder slowly walked over, his eyes filled with gratitude as he watched this scene. He stood before Jiuxiao and bowed deeply, saying, "Mr. Jiuxiao, thank you so much. If it weren't for you, I don't know what kind of lives these children would be living."

Jiuxiao quickly helped the elder up and said sincerely, "Elder, you are too kind. This is all I should do. I will do my best to help these children as long as it is within my power."

Yanzhu chimed in, "Yes, Elder, Jiuxiao is such a wonderful person. Don't worry, he will definitely take good care of these children."

The elder nodded, tears glistening in his eyes: "With you all here, I feel at ease. These children are truly blessed to have met you."

Jiuxiao shook his head and said, "No, these are all things that humans owe them. I only did what I could, and I don't deserve such praise."

Just then, a little girl suddenly ran over, tugged at Jiu Xiao's sleeve, and said shyly, "Brother Jiu Xiao, I...can I take a picture with you?"

Jiu Xiao smiled and nodded, pulling her into his arms and beckoning the other children to gather around. Yan Zhu quickly took out her phone and snapped this precious group photo. In the photo, Jiu Xiao was surrounded by a group of little girls, each of them smiling so brightly and happily.

It has to be said that playing with children is a very tiring thing, especially playing with a group of children. But Jiu Xiao enjoys it very much. He enjoys this innocence and joy, as if he has returned to his carefree childhood.

But all good things must come to an end, and Jiu Xiao also had his own life to live. After a reluctant farewell to the children, the two arrived at the edge of the city. After confirming that no one else was around, Jiu Xiao retrieved the Gastrea carcass from his system space. He dialed a number, and soon a truck slowly pulled up in front of them. A man got out of the truck; he was there to hand over the mission to Jiu Xiao.

After the money was exchanged, the man looked at the well-preserved Gastrea carcass in front of him and couldn't help but ask in surprise, "Mr. Jiuxiao, how did you manage to transport such a large creature from the outer area?"

Jiuxiao smiled mysteriously and said, "This is a trade secret. If your company needs our services again in the future, please remember to contact us again. Although we can't offer you a discount, we will provide the highest quality prey. I hope this transaction will be helpful to your research."

The man nodded vigorously. After exchanging a few pleasantries, he directed his men to begin moving the Gastrea carcass. The truck roared to life, slowly driving away and disappearing into the distance.

Back in the city, Jiuxiao and Yanzhu walked along the bustling streets. Neon lights flashed, cars streamed by, and the city's vibrancy contrasted sharply with the previous desolation. Jiuxiao couldn't help but feel a pang of sadness; such a prosperous metropolis couldn't accommodate those innocent children of the curse.

Seeing Jiuxiao deep in thought, Yanzhu gently patted his arm: "Jiuxiao, what are you thinking about? I'm hungry, take me home quickly."

Jiuxiao snapped out of his daze, looked at Yanzhu's slightly tired but still smiling face, nodded, and said gently, "Okay, let's go home!"

Back in their little nest, Jiu Xiao hugged Xiao Yuan, who had come to open the door.

"I'm back, Madoka. This mission was so tiring, I'm completely exhausted. Let me replenish some of my Madoka God energy."

After spending the past six months together, they'd done quite a bit, both the things they should and shouldn't have, except for the final step. Xiaoyuan was already used to this level of physical intimacy. She gently hugged Jiuxiao's back and whispered, "Really, Jiuxiao-jun is saying those meaningless things again, about Yuan Shen energy and all that... Okay, okay, stop fooling around. Jiuxiao-jun, you don't want to lose your dignity in front of Fate and the others, do you?"

"...Hey, Xiaoyuan, you've gone astray! Why are you using such weird sentence structures all the time?"

Jiu Xiao sighed feigning annoyance, but his face was full of mischievous smiles. Xiao Yuan blinked innocently, took Jiu Xiao's hand and walked towards the living room, saying as they walked, "What's strange? It was clearly Jiu Xiao who started it first. I was just putting what I learned into practice. Okay, come and sit down. I've prepared some hot tea for you. Take a rest first."

Jiuxiao obediently sat down, took the hot tea Xiaoyuan handed him, took a sip, and felt the warmth instantly spread throughout his body.

"What about mine? What about mine? You can't be so biased, can you?" Yeonju pouted and pretended to be angry, while wrapping her arms around Yoon's waist and shaking her in a coquettish manner.

Xiaoyuan giggled as Yanzhu amused her, and quickly said, "Of course there's some for you, you little glutton. I'll go get you your favorite snacks right now."

With that, Xiaoyuan got up and went to the kitchen. A moment later, she came out with a plate of fragrant pastries. Yanzhu's eyes lit up immediately when she saw them. She cheered and pounced on them, starting to eat with gusto.

Kisara pushed open the living room door and frowned as he looked at Yeonjoo, who was eating heartily.

"Yanzhu, eat less. We'll be finishing our meal soon. What will you do if you can't eat? And Xiaoyuan, I've told you not to spoil her all the time. Look at how spoiled she is! Jiuxiao, don't you do anything about it?"

With her mouth full of snacks, Yeon-joo mumbled, "Mind your own business, you old woman. So what if you have big breasts...?"

"What did you say? I think you're asking for a beating, aren't you?" Kisara's face instantly darkened, a hint of embarrassment and anger flashing in her eyes. She rolled up her sleeves, walked aggressively behind Enju, clenched her fists, and pressed them against Enju's temples, making a "I'll hit you if you keep talking nonsense" gesture.

Yeonjoo felt the two mounds of fat on her back deform under the pressure, and she felt terrible. She already harbored resentment towards Kisaragi's figure, and this unintentional provocation made Yeonjoo unable to resist retorting, "Hmph! Did I say something wrong? Cowgirl, Jiuxiao would never like a body like yours, because Jiuxiao officially proposed to me today..."

Jiu Xiao, who was leisurely sipping hot tea, almost spat it out. It was truly a case of being caught in the crossfire.

He quickly put down his teacup, coughed twice, and tried to clarify the facts: "Cough cough, Yeonjoo, don't talk nonsense! When did I propose to you? You forced this on me! Everyone, let me explain, she's slandering me!"

Chapter Ninety-One: A Special Christmas Eve Date

Upon hearing Yanzhu's words, Kisara's face instantly turned ashen. Her eyes widened as she stared at Jiuxiao in disbelief, even halting her actions of reprimanding Yanzhu. Kisara frantically pulled out her phone, randomly pressing buttons while muttering "call the police" and other such phrases.

Jiuxiao rushed over and snatched the phone from Musang's hand, urgently explaining, "Musang-nee, why are you messing around with Enju too? She's deliberately trying to provoke you."

Mu Geng glared at Jiu Xiao and said angrily, "Really? I don't think so." She glanced at Xiao Yuan and Sania and continued, "You have a 'criminal record,' so their situation can't be a misunderstanding, right? They're both minors..."

Despite her lack of confidence, Jiuxiao said, "Sister Mugeng, I'm also a minor. Besides, our relationship is very innocent. Don't you agree, Xiaoyuan, Sania?"

Both women felt a little embarrassed upon hearing this. Although their relationship had already been revealed during their time together, this was the first time Jiu Xiao had brought it up in public.

Indeed, it was true, and Jiu Xiao had never intended to hide it from everyone. This was also the reason Mu Geng hadn't reacted; it was all consensual, and as an outsider, she had no right to interfere in the relationship between the three. Besides, if that were the case, perhaps she too… Thinking of this, Mu Geng quickly shook his head, dispelling the absurd thought from his mind. He still had his pride; he couldn't just act like this with two juniors… given the current situation, it might be four, or even more…

The more she thought about it, the angrier Mu Geng became. She directly attacked Jiu Xiao, grabbing his cheeks and pulling them apart without saying a word.

"I wonder if you saved the solar system in your past life. If you ever dare to abandon them, I will definitely punish you on behalf of Heaven."

Jiuxiao quickly slapped Mugeng's hand, begging for mercy, "Sister Mugeng, it hurts! A gentleman uses words, not fists. How could you bear to do such a 'black hand' to your lovely little brother? Doesn't your conscience hurt? Besides, your wording is not right. It's not 'they,' but 'you.'"

I'm not pretending anymore! I'm laying my cards on the table!

Upon hearing this, Mu Geng's face flushed slightly. Although she was somewhat aware of Jiu Xiao's "wolf's ambition," being told it so bluntly still made her feel shy. She released her grip on Jiu Xiao's cheek, grabbed his arm, and said, "You really dare to say that. Come on, let's go out and practice with your sister. It's not too late to say these things when you can defeat me with your swordsmanship."

Jiuxiao was overjoyed. As long as Kisara hadn't explicitly refused, it meant there was still a chance. Although he hadn't been practicing the "Tendo-ryu Drawing Sword Technique" with Kisara for very long and was far from being her match, there was plenty of time.

With Jiuxiao dragged away by Mugen, the commotion finally subsided, and everyone sat back down on the sofa, though the atmosphere was somewhat awkward. Sania deliberately changed the subject, saying, "Speaking of which, Xiaoyuan, your tea was really good today; your skills have improved!"

Upon hearing this, Xiaoyuan smiled brightly and said, "Really? I was worried you wouldn't like it. Since you all like it, I'll make it for you every day from now on."

Watching the two 'intimately' sparring with swords under the streetlights outside the villa, Xiaoyuan and Sania felt a pang of disappointment. Although they knew this day would come sooner or later, they hadn't expected it to arrive so soon. They silently picked up their teacups, took another sip, but found they could no longer taste the same flavor as before.

Just then, the rice cooker in the kitchen beeped. Yeonjoo stood up and said, "The rice is ready. Let's eat!"

"But shouldn't we wait for Brother Jiuxiao and Sister Mugeng?"

Sania, however, didn't seem to care: "Xiaoyuan, let's go get the rice first. Jiuxiao won't last long, so Fate doesn't need to worry about them missing the mealtime."

The sword sparring between Jiuxiao and Musang, seemingly a contest, was in reality a one-sided crushing defeat by Musang. Don't underestimate Musang's fighting prowess; in terms of swordsmanship alone, Jiuxiao is no match for him. This is a ruthless individual capable of cleaving a car in two with a single strike and shattering the floor with his sword energy alone. Furthermore, in this timeline, Musang has no physical defects, making his explosive fighting power even more astonishing.

If it weren't for his superior physical abilities, Jiu Xiao would have been knocked to the ground, utterly disheveled, by Mu Geng's swordsmanship long ago. Furthermore, although Mu Geng was verbally abusive, he always held back in his attacks, clearly indicating he was holding back.

Kisara watched as Jiuxiao rose from the ground time and time again, a hint of admiration flashing in her eyes. She hadn't expected Jiuxiao to be so tenacious, never giving up even when facing a powerful opponent. This spirit deepened Kisara's impression of Jiuxiao.

"Not bad, kid. Looks like you've got some skills." Mu Geng said with a smile, raising his sword again to attack Jiu Xiao.

Jiuxiao dodged Mugeng's attack with a sidestep, and at the same time, she thrust her sword at Mugeng's waist. However, Mugeng's reaction speed was extremely fast; she easily dodged Jiuxiao's counterattack by slightly shifting her body to the side.

The two exchanged blows, their swords flashing, and the battle grew increasingly fierce. Before long, Jiuxiao was completely defeated. With a "whoosh," the tip of Mugeng's sword pierced through his clothes and pressed against his neck.

"You win." Jiuxiao smiled slightly and readily admitted defeat. He was not discouraged by being defeated by Musang; on the contrary, it made him realize the gap between them.

Kisara also sheathed her sword. She looked at Jiuxiao and said, "Not bad. You can actually hold your own against me for a few moves. Looks like you've been working hard."

"No, no, it's all thanks to Sister Kisara's excellent teaching."

After saying this, the two smiled at each other and went back into the villa together. The table was already set with food, and everyone was waiting for them to return so they could eat.