My and Their Anime-Style Otherworldly Survival Adventure

Jiu Xiao expressed his understanding of the Holy Emperor's actions. The current status of the Cursed Child is such that they lack basic human rights and are naturally not protected by law. However, Jiu Xiao would intervene in matters beyond the reach of the law!

"This is not His Majesty the Holy Emperor's fault; you have done your best. Heaven will never forgive a scumbag like Howaki Takuto. Just watch, retribution may soon befall him." As Jiuxiao spoke, he silently activated the fire demon power he had secretly placed within Howaki Takuto's body. With the Holy Emperor as the perfect alibi, he planned to take this opportunity to eliminate this hidden danger discreetly.

Meanwhile, in a villa somewhere in Tokyo, Takuto Howaki, who was recuperating at home, suddenly felt a violent, burning heat, as if flames were burning fiercely in his chest, causing him excruciating pain that almost suffocated him. He clutched his chest tightly with both hands, his face instantly turning deathly pale, and large beads of sweat continuously slid down his forehead, soaking a large patch of the bed sheet.

"What's going on... why am I suddenly so hot?"

Howaki Takuto gasped for breath, his heart filled with fear and terror. He tried to resist the sudden pain with his willpower, but the fiery agony grew stronger and stronger, as if it would burn away his internal organs. Before long, Howaki Takuto truly burst into flames. The servants in the house saw this and hurriedly tried to extinguish it with water. But it was no use. Amidst Howaki Takuto's desperate cries, he turned to ashes.

After confirming that Takumi's life force had completely vanished, Jiuxiao bid farewell to the Holy Emperor. Outside, the afterglow of the setting sun bathed the Holy Residence's square in a soft golden light, gilding the city. Jiuxiao, having happily dealt with a scoundrel, hummed a little tune as he strolled lightly across the square.

As he passed the fountain in the square, he saw three thugs yelling and shouting at a little girl, with an overturned bicycle nearby. Jiu Xiao had never seen anything like this before. He immediately went over to the group, patted one of the thugs on the back with a menacing expression, and drew the boy's attention.

The three thugs were taken aback at first, then about to retaliate. Jiu Xiao, not wanting to waste words, simply pulled out his police ID. The three thugs, terrified, scrambled away, not daring to utter a single threat. In the world of black bullets, police officers were no pushovers; these lowly thugs with no connections were simply not to be trifled with.

"You guys know what's good for you," Jiu Xiao muttered, then turned to look at the little girl who had been bullied. She was looking at Jiu Xiao with her big, watery eyes, and her face still looked like she hadn't woken up yet.

This is a blonde little girl with messy, shoulder-length hair. Her pajamas are half-pulled up, revealing one shoulder, which reminds Jiu Xiao of an idiom—"old shoulder, cunning!" Her pajamas and slippers are dirty, and her sleepy little face is covered in dust, but this does not affect her cuteness at all; on the contrary, it gives her a unique charm...ahem.

Jiu Xiao crouched down, staring intently at her. And to his surprise, the more he looked, the more familiar she seemed. This little one must be Tina, right? Jiu Xiao had played Tina quite a bit in his previous life, so he had a very deep impression of her.

The little girl felt a little uncomfortable under Jiu Xiao's gaze. She crossed her arms and asked timidly, "...Bad guy?"

Completely unmoved, Jiuxiao excitedly asked, "What's your name?"

The little girl blinked her big eyes, seemingly startled by Jiu Xiao's enthusiasm, but still answered softly, "I...I'm called Tina, Tina Sprant..."

"It really is you!" Jiu Xiao was overjoyed, and his memories gradually returned. He remembered that Tina's mission seemed to be to assassinate the Holy Emperor. Her presence near the Holy Residence was probably to scout the area.

"My name is Yuan Jiuxiao, and I'm not a bad person. Why are you here alone, wearing pajamas? What if you run into a bad guy?"

Tina looked drowsy and could barely stand. Jiu Xiao led her to a chair and sat her down, wiping her face with a wet wipe he carried with him. Tina didn't resist at all, letting Jiu Xiao do as he pleased.

"Really... thank you so much... this is the first time I've met someone so kind to me." Tina said, pulling out a medicine bottle with only English writing on it, her eyes a little dazed. Tina casually poured out a few pills and chewed them.

Jiuxiao glanced at the medicine bottle. Although he didn't recognize all the words on it, he could tell that it was a bottle of caffeine.

Tina explained, "I'm nocturnal, otherwise I can't stay awake during the day."

Tina possesses the Owl Factor, which grants her the ability to be active at night and has night vision, but also makes her unusually sleepy during the day, requiring her to consume caffeine to stay awake.

Jiuxiao nodded and asked, "Where do you live? Let me take you home."

Tina's eyes darted around, seemingly hesitant, but she ultimately shook her head and said softly, "Thank you very much, but it's alright. I remember where my apartment is, so I won't trouble you."

Jiu Xiao didn't force her; Tina, still an assassin, must have many concerns. He patted Tina's head and silently injected a wisp of magic into her body, so he could keep track of her location and prevent things from going too far.

"Then let's go home early. Tokyo is not safe right now, and it wouldn't be good if we ran into bad people. By the way, let's add each other's contact information. You can contact me if anything happens."

Tina tilted her head and asked, "To hit on someone?"

Jiu Xiao was both amused and exasperated, and quickly explained, "Are all kids these days so peculiar in their thought processes? This is concern, okay?"

Tina smiled slightly: "Just kidding."

After exchanging contact information, Tina immediately dialed Jiuxiao's number. Jiuxiao asked, puzzled, "What are you doing?"

Tina replied matter-of-factly, "You might give me a fake phone call."

Jiuxiao sighed, wondering if he was really that bored. But he still answered Tina's call, and after listening to the voice on the other end and confirming that the call was real, Tina nodded in satisfaction.

"That puts my mind at ease. Today has been a truly happy day. I hope we'll have the chance to meet again. Goodbye, Mr. Jiuxiao."

Watching Tina's figure disappear into the sunset, Jiu Xiao began to plot how to... cough cough, recruit her into his ranks. After saying goodbye to Tina, Jiu Xiao didn't go straight home, but went to the agency instead.

The firm's employees had all gone home, except for a petite figure dozing off at the counter. Approaching Xia Shi, Jiu Xiao gently patted her shoulder. Xia Shi groggily looked up, and a flicker of surprise crossed her eyes when she saw it was Jiu Xiao.

Xia Shi buried his head in Jiu Xiao's lower abdomen and asked in a muffled voice, "Brother Jiu Xiao, why are you here? Didn't you say you had important things to deal with today?"

Jiu Xiao gently ruffled Xia Shi's hair and smiled, "The matter is all settled, so I just came over to check it out. Why haven't you gone home yet? Are you dozing off here all by yourself?"

Xia Shi rubbed his eyes, sat up straight, and said with a serious expression, "Brother Jiuxiao, why do you smell like other women? And more than one. Did you secretly go on a date with other girls?"

Jiu Xiao was taken aback for a moment, then chuckled. He hadn't expected Xia Shi's nose to be so sensitive. "You're a dolphin, not a dog," he thought. He gently patted Xia Shi's head and said, "You little rascal, your imagination is too vivid. I did meet the Holy Emperor today, and on my way back I encountered a lost little girl, so I helped her out. Don't tell anyone, or Xiao Yuan and the others won't let me off the hook."

Upon hearing this, Xia Shi revealed a sly smile. "Hehe, I don't care unless you pay me hush money. Otherwise, I'll tell Sister Xiaoyuan and Sister Sania that you went to 'steal food' behind everyone's back." Xia Shi emphasized the words "steal food" and his face was full of smugness.

Jiuxiao shook his head helplessly and laughed, "You little rascal, you've really been corrupted by Yanzhu. Alright, tell me, what kind of hush money do you want?"

Xia Shi's eyes lit up, and he immediately grabbed Jiu Xiao's arm, excitedly saying, "Brother Jiu Xiao, I heard that a new arcade recently opened nearby. I've never been to an arcade before. Yan Zhu said it's really fun there, with lots and lots of new and exciting games! Let's go together!"

Good grief, it's Enju again. Luckily, his little angel Fate hasn't been corrupted by her, otherwise Enju would be in for a beating. But Xia Shi's words also made Jiu Xiao feel sorry for her. Has she never been to an arcade? It seems necessary to take her to Tokyo for a good tour.

Xia Shi truly lived up to her dolphin genes; she was incredibly intelligent, to the point that Jiu Xiao dumped all the affairs of the agency onto her, completely ignoring the fact that she was just a ten-year-old girl. This made Jiu Xiao feel somewhat ashamed.

Looking at Xia Shi's expectant eyes, Jiu Xiao felt a pang of self-reproach. He smiled and nodded, "Alright, Xia Shi, I'll take you to the arcade another day for a good time. It'll also be a reward for your hard work, how about that?"

Xia Shi was overjoyed, almost jumping for joy, but she tried her best to maintain a composed demeanor, though the light in her eyes betrayed her excitement. She clung tightly to Jiu Xiao's arm, as if afraid that this sudden happiness would vanish in an instant.

"Really? Brother Jiuxiao, you're so kind! I promise, I'll work even harder on the firm's affairs from now on!"

Seeing her excited expression, Jiu Xiao felt even more ashamed. It was just an ordinary thing, yet it made Xia Shi so happy and excited, while he, as her guardian and friend, often neglected her feelings and needs because he was too busy.

Chapter 105 World Famous Painting, Xiao Yuan is Mopping the Floor!

“Xia Shi, I’ve always been grateful for your contributions to the firm. You could have refused if you didn’t want to do these things.”

Upon hearing this, Xia Shi's eyes flashed with a hint of melancholy. He then shook his head and said earnestly, "Brother Jiuxiao, I don't have Yanzhu's fighting power, nor do I have the magical abilities of Sister Xiaoyuan and the others. I'm quite confident in my intelligence, and I don't want to be a freeloader. Besides, I think it would be quite interesting to help Brother Jiuxiao manage the company."

Seeing Xia Shi's stance, Jiu Xiao couldn't say anything. It's not good for a child to be too smart; he'll always overthink things.

"Okay, as long as you don't force yourself, that's fine. If there's anything you want to do, you can tell me, and I'll do my best to help you."

Xia Shi nodded, understanding Jiu Xiao's intentions. The two returned to their residence and didn't see the other girls. They had left notes on the table, revealing that they had gone shopping together, except for Sania.

After parting ways with Xia Shi, Jiu Xiao saw Sania sleeping on the wooden steps of the villa's corridor.

"Isn't she afraid of catching a cold?" Jiu Xiao murmured, walking to Sania's side. As he was about to wake the sleeping girl, Jiu Xiao noticed something very interesting. Sania was slightly curled up, her cat ears and tail peeking out—a characteristic of her when she uses her abilities. However, since Sania was sleeping, it was probably an unconscious action.

Sania's cat ears twitched slightly, and her tail rhythmically tapped the wooden floor, making soft "thump-thump" sounds. It was the first time Jiu Xiao had seen Sania like this, so he lay down beside her and stared intently at her tail.

As everyone knows, humans have little resistance to furry things. When Jiu Xiao came to his senses, he found himself holding Sania's tail in his hand. Sania seemed to sense something; her tail struggled slightly in his hand, its wriggling motion making Jiu Xiao's heart itch unbearably. As if possessed, Jiu Xiao gently bit the tip of her tail. A jolt of energy coursed through Sania's body, and the fur on her tail instantly bristled.

Sania woke up with a start, nearly jumping up and down. When she realized it was Jiuxiao playing a prank, Sania immediately turned around and bit his arm. A perfect example of giving him a taste of his own medicine!

Jiu Xiao winced in pain; this little girl's bite was quite fierce. Jiu Xiao had initially felt a little embarrassed for disturbing Sania's peaceful slumber, but after Sania's bite, that guilt vanished instantly. The two began a silent battle of wills, neither willing to give in first.

It wasn't until Jiuxiao felt the strange sensations in his body growing stronger that he realized the "contest" was getting out of control. He quickly released his mouth, freeing his arm from Sania's jaws, while Sania regained control of the cat's tail. The two exchanged a glance, both reading a hint of embarrassment and affection in each other's eyes.

Not only Jiuxiao, but Sania also got aroused. What followed was natural: the two were intertwined again, rolling around in the corridor... After a while, Sania, panting, pushed Jiuxiao away, "No, everyone will see..."

Jiu Xiao, caught up in the moment, paid no attention to any of this. He hugged Sania again and whispered in her ear, "It's okay. Everyone has gone out shopping. Xia Shi is probably taking a shower in his room and won't be out for a while."

Sania wanted to say something, but Jiu Xiao stopped her with a physical gesture. Unbeknownst to Jiu Xiao, a pair of dark eyes were watching them intently through the crack in the door. Lost in their own world, the two were completely unaware, not even noticing the door being opened. Only when footsteps approached did they quickly separate, hastily straightening their disheveled clothes.

The person who came was Xiaoyuan, carrying a bunch of things. When she saw Jiuxiao and Sania standing in the corridor, she greeted them, "Jiuxiao-jun, you're back! And Sania, we went shopping just now. We were going to ask you to come with us, but you were sleeping soundly, so we didn't wake you. Sorry."

Jiu Xiao waved awkwardly. Sania, with her back to Xiao Yuan, replied somewhat flusteredly, "No, it's okay. I have something to do. You guys talk." After saying that, Sania left the scene as if she were fleeing.

Xiao Yuan blinked her big eyes and asked curiously, "What's wrong with Sania? She seems a little different than usual."

Jiu Xiao was immediately drenched in sweat. Although the relationship between the three of them was already an open secret, this was still happening in broad daylight, in the corridor... Even with Jiu Xiao's thick skin, he couldn't bring himself to say such a thing. So, he changed the subject, saying, "It's just your imagination, right, by the way, let me help you carry your things inside. Xiao Yuan, you go and rest." With that, Jiu Xiao quickly stepped forward, took the shopping bags from Xiao Yuan, and swiftly left the "battlefield."

This made Xiaoyuan feel even stranger, but she didn't think about it that way. However, as she passed the spot where Sania had been standing, she almost slipped on a "water stain" on the ground. Looking down, she couldn't understand why there was a small water stain there. But she still grabbed a mop and cleaned it up, wondering if someone had accidentally spilled water. After cleaning up, Xiaoyuan returned to her room and began organizing her purchases, still pondering the strange behavior between Sania and Jiuxiao.

A world-famous painting depicts a small circle mopping the floor!

Rewind a little. Xia Shi, having finished her shower, was about to ask Jiu Xiao to blow-dry her hair. Then, she accidentally witnessed a scene in the hallway. Although she knew it was wrong, she couldn't look away. A wave of bitterness washed over her, like her beloved toy had been snatched away—at least that's how she felt. Only when Xiao Yuan appeared did Xia Shi cautiously retreat to her room. Touching her wildly beating heart, this girl with an IQ of 210 couldn't immediately tell if it was from nervousness or something else.

In the living room, Jiu Xiao placed the things he had taken from Xiao Yuan on the coffee table, then turned on the TV, pretending to watch it to calm his restless heart. A short while later, Xiao Yuan, having finished cleaning up the "water stains" in the hallway, also came in. Watching the drama "Tenchu ​​no Shoujo" playing on TV, she couldn't help but ask curiously, "Why is Jiu Xiao-kun also starting to be interested in 'Tenchu ​​no Shoujo'? Enju would be so happy if she knew."

The absent-minded Jiuxiao hadn't paid any attention to what was playing on TV. It was only after Xiaoyuan mentioned it that he came to his senses. "It's alright. Actually, it's not that attractive to me. Tianzhu Girl is just a magical girl, right? As for magical girls, I only need you. You agree, Xiaoyuan."

Xiao Yuan felt her cheeks burning; she was somewhat taken aback by Jiu Xiao's direct approach. Although she wanted to retort, "Shouldn't it be 'you guys'?" she decided to give her man some face—after all, you can't hit someone who's all smiles.

Seeing that Xiaoyuan remained silent, Jiuxiao felt awkward. He had blurted out that cheesy pickup line in a moment of impulse. So, he decided to change the subject: "By the way, why didn't Sister Mugeng and the others come back with you?"

"Oh, you mean Kisara-nee and the others? They went to participate in the shopping street's lucky draw. There's an event there today; for every 5000 yen spent, you can enter the lucky draw once. The prizes are very tempting! I heard the grand prize is a four-person luxury stay voucher at a famous hot spring hotel in Ikebukuro, so they went there excitedly. Since I bought a lot of things, I brought them back first."

Upon hearing this, Jiu Xiao immediately sat up straight. He'd been here so long, and he'd never actually soaked in a hot spring. Generally speaking, given this trajectory, it would be strange if he didn't win the lottery.

Sure enough, not long after, Kisara and the others returned laden with their prizes, their faces beaming with excitement and anticipation. As soon as they entered, Jiuxiao eagerly asked, "So, did you win anything?"

Kisara smiled mysteriously and pulled out several glittering lottery tickets from his bag. "Of course, look who put them in the bag! The grand prize is a deluxe four-person stay at the Ikebukuro Tami Onsen Hotel!"

Upon hearing this, Jiu Xiao was secretly delighted; it seemed his premonition was correct. Although there was only enough for four people, three of them could pay for their own baths, so it wouldn't cost much. He just didn't know if they could have mixed baths. If they could... Thinking of this, Jiu Xiao revealed his lecherous side.

Seeing this, Yan Zhu retorted, "Jiuxiao, are you thinking about something lewd? Your mouth is practically watering. What, are you that excited to soak in a hot spring with me?"

Subconsciously wiping his mouth and finding nothing there, Jiuxiao realized he'd been tricked by Yanzhu again. He said irritably, "Yanzhu, come here, I'll give you a buff."

Yanzhu made a face at Jiuxiao, completely unmoved. Musang teased, "Jiuxiao, if you beg your sister, I might consider bathing with you." As she spoke, Musang deliberately puffed out her chest, displaying her perfect figure.

All eyes immediately focused on Kisaragi. The girls subconsciously touched their own flat chests, feeling a pang of disappointment. Enju and Fate were one thing, but Madoka's was actually at a normal developmental level; after all, someone had measured her quite a bit... They'd heard that frequent masturbation could make them bigger... Looks like it'll be necessary to test this out on Madoka.

Jiu Xiao rolled his eyes. He didn't believe a word Mu Geng said; she was just a cowardly lizard. If Jiu Xiao took even the slightest initiative, Mu Geng's performance was even worse than Xiao Yuan's at the moment. High offense, low defense—that couldn't be better.

The next day, after dropping Yanzhu and the others off at school, Jiuxiao decided to take Xia Shi out for a day. The two of them asked the agency for a day off and handed over their work to others. Although Jiuxiao owned the agency, the rules couldn't be broken.

As Jiu Xiao left the office, he sensed that Xia Shi's gaze was evasive and unlike her usual natural demeanor. Could it be that the girl was shy? Jiu Xiao pondered Xia Shi's unusual behavior, but kept a straight face and asked softly, "Xia Shi, what's wrong with you today? You seem to have something on your mind."

Xia Shi's cheeks flushed slightly, her eyes flickered, and she bit her lip before whispering, "No, it's nothing, Brother Jiuxiao is overthinking it."

This didn't look like anything was wrong, but since Xia Shi didn't want to talk about it, Jiu Xiao naturally wouldn't pry. Jiu Xiao asked, "Is there anywhere Xia Shi wants to go? I don't know what you like, so feel free to tell me if you need anything."

Xia Shi nodded and said, "Yan Zhu and the others said there's a crepe shop nearby that has really good crepes. I'd like to try it."

"Didn't you just have breakfast? Are you hungry again so soon?"

Xia Shi pouted, seemingly quite dissatisfied with Jiu Xiao's answer.

"Brother Jiuxiao, can you change your straight-man personality? Don't you know that girls have two stomachs? One for meals and one for desserts." After saying that, Xia Shi winked mischievously.

Jiu Xiao chuckled, patted her head, and said in agreement, "Look at my memory, I almost forgot that you girls have this 'special ability'. Okay, then let's go to that crepe shop and see just how delicious it is."

The two walked side by side down the street, sunlight filtering through the leaves and casting dappled shadows, adding a touch of warmth and comfort to this ordinary morning. On both sides of the street, a dazzling array of shops lined the street, and occasionally, shop assistants dressed as maids could be seen handing out flyers—it was undeniably neon-colored.

As Jiu Xiao and Xia Shi walked and talked, their conversation expanded from the crepe shop to their respective hobbies and dreams. Xia Shi's words were filled with anticipation and hope for the future, while Jiu Xiao listened patiently, occasionally offering a word or two of encouragement, which made Xia Shi feel incredibly at ease.

Before they knew it, the two had arrived at the legendary crepe shop. Although the shop wasn't large, it was exquisitely decorated, exuding a warm and inviting atmosphere. Inside, customers were coming and going in a steady stream, proving that the crepes here truly lived up to their reputation.

After queuing for a while, Jiu Xiao and Xia Shi finally got their turn. Xia Shi excitedly picked out her favorite flavors, while Jiu Xiao watched her with a smile, his eyes full of doting affection.

Soon, two steaming hot crepes were placed in front of them. Xia Shi couldn't wait to take a bite, and a satisfied smile instantly bloomed on her face, as if the whole world had become beautiful. Jiu Xiao was also infected by her mood, and took a bite of his own crepe. It was indeed very delicious, sweet but not cloying, just right.

Xia Shi glanced at the half-eaten crepe in Jiu Xiao's hand, which reminded her of what she had seen in the corridor yesterday afternoon. She wondered what it tasted like...

"Um, Brother Jiuxiao, may I try your crepe?" Xia Shi suddenly asked, a shy blush appearing on her face.

Jiu Xiao generously handed over the crepe in his hand: "Of course, if Xia Shi likes it, I can give you all of mine."

Xia Shi did not reach out to take it, but instead raised her head slightly, opened her cherry-like mouth, and gestured for Jiu Xiao to feed her. Xia Shi's long eyelashes trembled gently, and her eyes sparkled with shyness and anticipation.

Chapter 106 Three's Company

Looking at Xia Shi, who was waiting to be fed like a fledgling bird, Jiu Xiao had an urge to hug her and give her a good rub. But he was afraid of being arrested for doing so in public, so he had no choice but to obediently feed Xia Shi. Whether Xia Shi did it on purpose or not, she deliberately took a bite from the spot where Jiu Xiao had eaten before, which made him feel embarrassed instead.

Xia Shi chewed the food in his mouth carefully, swallowed it, and then revealed a mischievous smile. "It's delicious, Brother Jiuxiao."

You'd better explain exactly what makes it so delicious.

"Xia Shi-chan, you dare to tease your older brother? You've got some nerve." Jiu Xiao retorted, taking a bite of Xia Shi's crepe in the spot where she had eaten.

"Now we're even, don't you think?"

Xia Shi rolled her eyes at Jiu Xiao, but the shyness in her eyes betrayed her inner turmoil. After the feeding play ended, the stares of those around them stung Jiu Xiao. She quickly pulled Xia Shi away from the scene, and the two strolled around a nature park.

Inside the park, the lush trees and fragrant flowers added a touch of tranquility to the bustling city. Jiu Xiao and Xia Shi strolled along the tree-lined paths, enjoying this rare moment of peace.

"Brother Jiuxiao, do you think we look like a couple on a date?" Xia Shi suddenly stopped and looked at Jiuxiao, asking casually.

Jiu Xiao paused for a moment, then smiled and patted Xia Shi's head. "Do you, a little kid, even know what a date between couples is? Don't let Yan Zhu lead you astray."

Xia Shi grabbed Jiu Xiao's large hand that was playing around on her head, and retorted, "I'm not young anymore. When I was 18, I thought I was 10 and I was childish. When I'm 30, I'll think I'm 18 and I'm still immature. So, how old do I have to be to be considered mature?"

Jiu Xiao's lips twitched. This little girl's twisted logic was truly impressive. You're right about everything, but will the law listen to your explanations?

Jiu Xiao was speechless after Xia Shi's words, and could only smile helplessly, secretly glad that he hadn't been tricked by her. He gently pulled his hand away from Xia Shi's grasp and changed the subject, saying, "Alright, Xia Shi, let's not talk about this anymore. Look, there are small boats for rent on the lake over there. How about we try rowing and enjoy the scenery?"

Upon hearing this, Xia Shi's eyes lit up, and he immediately nodded vigorously, "Great! Great! I've never rowed a boat before, Brother Jiuxiao, come with me!"

Jiu Xiao smiled and agreed, and the two walked together to the boat rental shop by the lake. They rented a small two-person boat, carefully boarded it, untied the rope, and gently rowed away from the shore.

The lake shimmered, and a gentle breeze brought a refreshing coolness. Jiu Xiao and Xia Shi sat on the boat, enjoying the scenery and chatting in a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere.