Why are you messing with him? All the animals in Tokyo are his minions.

Because the battle was extremely costly, Zhu Shanquan did not immediately keep the deformed crocodile, so he could only rest on the spot and make plans.

And Shuyue forced the crocodile back.

It also saves Zhushanquan the trouble of finding the crocodile again.

However, the crocodile was killed, but the python that led the way escaped.

In line with the principle of seeing the Buddha off to the west, Zhushanquan also came over.

I just happened to meet Shuyue.

Kanda Yui and Araki Sayuri also brought a low table and tea to Shuyue and Takeyama Izumi respectively, then quietly stepped aside.

Zhu Shanquan also picked up the tea and narrowed his eyes slightly. "Are all the people around you Shikigami?"

He was obviously hinting at Sayuri Araki and the giant python, and he was unusually calm.

"Family members, you could say that." Shu Yue responded indifferently.

"Then that monster today..." Zhu Shanquan also spoke in a tone as if he had thrown away all his emotions and exhaled them into the air.

This attitude is very heavy and calm, making it difficult to understand his mind.

"That monster is your responsibility. I don't care who you fight with, but you must see things through to the end. You have to solve the trouble you caused yourself." Shuyue said nonchalantly, "So I'm sending it back to you. As for the big snake beside me, it's just a guide. If it fought with you, it must have been you who hit it first."

Zhu Shanquan also closed his eyes and said, "I'm sorry to trouble you. Although that strange monster will bring disaster to all living beings if released, this one behind you..."

Chapter 258 Why does he look at me like garbage?

Zhu Shanquan didn't continue speaking.

He was referring to the big snake behind Shuyue and also to Araki Sayuri behind Shuyue.

"When I'm at school or living in the city, Orochi needs to help me protect the Sea of Trees." Shuyue stared at Zhushanquanye. "The Sea of Trees is my place of protection. May I ask why you've been wandering here for over half a year? What exactly is it that brings you here?"

"Are you going to allow mortals to be bewitched by the forest and commit suicide here?" Zhu Shanquan also raised his serious eyes and looked directly at Shuyue.

As a highly accomplished monk, Zhu Shanquan could also feel Shu Yue's extraordinary aura when facing him.

It was precisely because of Shuyue's existence that Zhushanquan was able to sit calmly in this wilderness and not have murderous thoughts when he saw the giant python and Araki Sayuri.

Araki Sayuri has the mark of the tree and moon on her body, which can be understood as, although she is a demon, she is not only an unawakened demon, but also a "god servant". In the Shinto culture of Japan, she should be regarded as a shrine maiden serving the gods.

It was precisely because of this that Zhu Shanquan, having to consider the other person's feelings, was unable to take any direct action, but he still had doubts in his heart.

"To you humans, all animals and plants besides us are 'not of our kind,'" Shuyue said, holding the teapot and pouring tea for Zhushanquan. "But to me, there's no difference between animals, plants, and humans."

Hearing this, Zhu Shanquan narrowed his eyes slightly. "But you... can prevent those people from dying here, right? Wouldn't that be a piece of cake for you?"

Shuyue shook his head. "You're a monk, and you don't even know the principle of 'respecting the fate of others'? They chose to enter the sea of trees themselves. They must have made such a decision after careful consideration."

"As for the murderer who caused the involuntary death, it was the deceased from the Morikawa family, whom you are trying to help now. He lured and killed his friends who came to visit him and brutally ate them."

"This is a ruthless and evil person. With your level of skill, you wouldn't be unable to see even that, right?"

"He was just the resentful ghost of the one he killed, seeking revenge. It was a worthy death. It's all karma. Don't force it."

Shuyue said as he picked up the teacup.

Zhu Shanquan also closed his eyes, "...You know what kind of demon killed him."

Shuyue nodded and said, "Of course I know."

"Is that demon... under your command?" Zhu Shanquan asked again.

When saying this, Takeyama Izumi also glanced at Araki Sayuri meaningfully.

"No, we're just acquaintances. We know each other, but we're not familiar with each other." Shuyue knew what Zhushanquan meant.

Sayuri Araki is the descendant of Eiko Araki created through "asexual reproduction".

Without paternal genes, it is actually almost like a clone.

The smell is similar and it is easy to be misunderstood.

Shuyue even had a dark thought that Eiko Araki gave birth to Sayuri Araki as an emergency measure.

Just wait until Araki Sayuri grows up and use her as her "scapegoat".

But Eiko Araki stayed in this world because she was worried about Sayuri Araki's safety.

Shuyue could only think positively about this matter. Araki Eiko was a mother who loved her daughter, so it shouldn't happen.

Shuyue looked at Takeyama Izumi and said, "The person who killed Morikawa Yoshi was not one of my relatives, but her closest relative."

Zhu Shanquan's expression also became serious.

But Shuyue continued, "However, she also died after Morikawa Yoshi died, also because of the "karma cycle."

"Dead...?" Zhu Shanquan muttered hesitantly.

"Yes, you can go to the police station and look up the files. If you find her file, you'll understand." Shuyue said softly, "However, my relatives are her descendants. She has already paid with her life. I hope this matter can end here."

After these words were spoken, Zhu Shanquan looked at Shu Yue with some confusion.

Shuyue sighed, "You only know how to subdue demons and monsters, but you don't understand human nature. Although the 'culprit' is dead, her only child is still alive."

Zhu Shanquan also lowered his head thoughtfully.

Shuyue continued, "A wealthy family that can raise an ogre like Morikawa Yoshi, do you think they are kind?"

"I won't stop you from leaving Aokigahara Forest, nor will I stop you from investigating the life of that demon."

"You accepted the Morikawa family's commission to find the truth. Now that you have discovered the truth, if, out of your integrity, you tell them that the man's daughter is still alive, the Morikawa family will surely seek revenge."

Zhu Shanquan also suddenly looked up and whispered, "I will tell them that the demon has been killed, and I will never reveal your affairs to anyone. After all, the descendant of that demon is already a divine servant. I have no grudge against you, so I will not cause any trouble."

Shu Yue raised the corner of her lips and said, "Indeed, if a conflict arises over this, I will not show mercy."

Shuyue asked Kanda Yui to prepare some food and medicine for Takeyama Izumi.

Zhu Shanquan also left alone in the night.

Araki Sayuri stood aside with an unhappy look on her face.

Shuyue directly asked Kanda Yui to prepare the things and deliver them to Takeyama Izumi without letting Araki Sayuri interfere.

Araki Sayuri is so smart that she knows the problem at a glance.

Although she knew Shuyue was doing this for her own good, she still felt sad.

at night.

The three of them rested in the tent.

Outside the tent lurked large snakes and other nocturnal animals.

Shinki Sayouri made sounds with her mouth that only small animals would make when they are carsick.

Shuyue didn't know whether to laugh or cry, "Sayuri, you'll be fine as long as I'm here."

"Why does he look at me like I'm trash? I've never suffered such injustice in my life." Sayuri Araki muttered.

Shuyue was quite calm. He hugged Araki Sayuri and said slowly, "Because you are a monster."

"Shuyue, you are so bad!" Araki Sayuri pushed Shuyue angrily.

"You are a snow woman...Sayuri." Shuyue sighed, "I don't know how much your mother has told you, but you are indeed not human. So, if you encounter such stubborn demon-slaying people in the future, it is better to avoid them."

Kanda Yui remained silent, leaning on the other side of Shuyue. She seemed to understand a lot of things.

But I heard a faint sound coming from the side. It was the sound of Shinmu Sayouri crawling out of the quilt.

"Shuyue, I'm so annoyed, I can't stand it anymore!"

The darkness was filled with Shinmu Sayuri's hysterical screams.

"what?"

Shuyue and Kanda Yui both expressed doubts in their voices.

Shinmu Sayuri exclaimed, "I'm so annoyed... I have to do it, Shuyue, I can't wait any longer!"

Shuyue: “…”

This Sayuri is probably just taking advantage of the situation, it must be...

Chapter 259 Is this... a "big demon"?

The next morning.

It started to rain outside.

The raindrops hit the top of the tent like needles.

The damp and cold air makes people feel drowsy, it is desolate, but also beautiful.

The scattered dead leaves fluttered in the wind, casting shadows of leaves outside the tent through the light.

Shuyue opened her eyes slightly. The tent was very messy, like a colorful fairyland.

Soft night lights flickered in the dark tent.

Shuyue moved his body. The two girls beside him, although they were clearly not awake, immediately changed into another comfortable posture and continued to snuggle up to him, as if blindly throwing themselves into the arms of death.

Shuyue only felt that he was sleepwalking in a dreamlike state.

The light from the forest filtered through the tent, covering the entire interior space, which was dark and unreal.

Shuyue stretched out her trembling fingers and gently stroked her cheek.

Last night... was really crazy...

I worked on it for a long time and it wasn't enjoyable at all.

The only one who was happy was Sayuri Araki.

Shuyue knew that although his body was different from that of an ordinary person, his age made him have no desires or demands.

He was the one who put in the effort, but he didn't feel anything.

Kanda Yui was watching the crazy Araki Sayuri from the side and was shocked, but she still resisted joining in because she still listened to Shuyue's words.

For the sake of the future, Kanda Yui should be a good child.

Last night, Sayuri Araki awakened her demonic bloodline, releasing a captivating beauty. Her long hair turned snow-white, forming a stark contrast to Yui Kanda.

Now, both Araki Sayuri and Kanda Yui were sleeping on Shuyue's chest.

Their eyes were closed and their faces were calm, as if all the emotions that had burst out had been released.

It was already afternoon when the three of them officially got up.

By this time, the rain had stopped.

Autumn rains can bring freezing cold.

Every time it rains, the temperature plummets.

However, the two women who became Shu Yue's followers had different physiques than ordinary people.

After the sky cleared up, they went to play in the water with smiles on their faces.

Although the afternoon sun was shining brightly, the air was so cold that it could make ordinary people tremble.

Sayuri Araki and Yui Kanda wore different swimsuits and played in the water by the lake, enjoying the beautiful natural scenery of Aokigahara Forest.

In this place far away from the hustle and bustle, they don't need to worry about being watched by others or being attacked by wild beasts.

Everything looks so beautiful.

Sayuri Araki is very satisfied with her new hair color, and she said that when the time comes, she will just go back to the hospital and pretend to get a certificate to show that her body functions are normal.

Shuyue, wearing a Japanese yukata, sat in front of an easel and drew many colorful comics for the two girls while listening to their laughter.

A turquoise lake reflecting the red leaves and blue sky.

Amidst the rich colors, the beauty of Sayuri Araki and Yui Kanda remains undiminished.

Araki Sayuri asks Shuyue to draw a new private manga because she is different now, and Shuyue agrees.

……

Aokigahara Sea of Trees hot spring baths.