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

After making an agreement with Mashu Hiruko, the two of them tacitly avoided places blessed by the "Gods".

This is a fight of life and death. It is impossible for both sides to wait for each other in a friendly manner, and then bow to each other in a friendly match as if it were a competition.

Soon, Zhushan Quanye's figure disappeared into the darkness. He didn't know whether Hiruko Matthew had arrived earlier.

The two parted ways in the hotel.

Zhushanquan is not in a hurry either.

In the past, Leech Matthew lived as a child. He only manipulated major family events behind the scenes and never appeared in public.

Therefore, the high monk of Satakano basically has nothing to do with Hiruko Matthew.

However, Zhushanquan also made such a decision today for some considerations.

Silently came to a towering tree.

Suddenly, a black shadow swirled out, its outline as moving as floating algae.

Something stood up in the darkness.

It was a human form shrouded in black.

The body and head can be barely discerned, but the shape of the hands and feet keeps changing.

Zhu Shanquan also narrowed his eyes slightly. His expression was calm, but he did not ask any questions.

In this dangerous and strange place, making any sound is almost like committing suicide.

The human-shaped outline swayed and rushed forward.

On the tree where it was difficult to find a foothold, the enemy waved his hand, and a strange black color attacked Zhushan Quanye's face.

At the critical moment, Zhu Shanquan also lowered his head and threw out the Buddhist beads.

Like drawing a sword, the Buddhist beads fell from top to bottom.

An enemy that stops charging forward is cut in half from top to bottom.

However, the human figure only trembled all over, and within a few seconds it regained its restless human form, unchanged.

Zhu Shanquan also vaguely realized what his opponent was.

There was an indescribable noise from behind.

Zhushanquan also turned a deaf ear.

The human-shaped black shadow disappeared silently into the dark woods.

The human figure was like a shadow. It should have been a three-dimensional body, but suddenly it became as thin as a piece of paper, turned into a flat surface, and cut into the tree trunk.

Zhu Shanquan also silently watched the faint light emanating from the trees.

insect……

The scales on insects leave marks on obstacles.

Zhu Shanquan also turned around and looked back at the way he came. Unknowingly, he had walked into an unfamiliar place.

The scenery in all directions is the same, and the mist makes people lose their way.

The old trees block out the sun.

Even the bright white light bestowed by the dawn sky cannot reach the interior of the forest.

Dense branches and leaves covered the forest, preventing any sunlight from getting through.

Zhushanquan also took a step forward.

The mournful chirping of insects echoed around the forest.

It sounded like the funeral call of an insect, but it suddenly stopped.

Zhushanquan also looked at the forest with creepy eyes.

But... I didn't see anything.

The darkness swallowed up all sounds.

Zhushanquan also felt something.

To be precise, Zhushan Quanye's hearing was extremely sharp. He heard something as thin as a cicada's wing approaching from the depths of darkness on all directions.

Zhu Shanquan also closed his eyes silently.

He felt the wind was stronger than before.

The wind carries an unusual scent.

It is not normal natural wind, but the air flow that is rolled up by the flapping of countless wings.

Left, right, front, back, everywhere...

Thousands of insects swarmed around, their wings fluttering.

Where are you from?

unknown.

They pounced towards Zhushan Quanye, as if they wanted to wrap him up completely, just like slender ants preparing to attack their earthworm "prey" by collectively wrapping them up.

Zhu Shanquan also lowered his head, and the Buddhist beads suddenly jumped out like a sword drawn from its sheath.

There was no sound of chopping, but wherever it went, the insects were smashed into pieces and their corpses fell to the ground.

Zhushanquan was also moving quickly in the black rain of insects.

As it ran, it blew up clouds of fallen leaves.

The torrent of insects seemed to be frightened of the angry King Kong and fled into the distance.

But their escape lasted only a moment, as they gathered into a huge belt-like team and chased after Zhushan Quanye from behind.

Suddenly, a beam of red light pierced the darkness.

Zhushanquan also cast a spell, and flames illuminated the forest and ignited the insect swarm.

The tongues of fire danced in the air along with the Buddhist beads. Wherever they went, the insects were instantly burned to ashes like pieces of paper.

From the burning ashes.

Zhushanquan also seemed to hear the voice of thanks from the wronged soul.

This did not make Zhushanquan feel relieved, but instead made him feel heavy-hearted.

These swarms of resentful insects reveal the sins of Leech Matthew.

This further strengthened Zhushanquan's determination to get rid of Leech Matthew.

Anger and compassion filled Zhushan Quanye's heart. He swung his Buddhist beads faster and faster, vowing to physically liberate the swarms of insects that imprisoned the wronged souls before dawn.

Chapter 263: Either Die or Escape

The forest remains dormant.

Dawn came silently.

Deep in the Aokigahara Sea of Trees.

In the silence, Shuyue, who should have been sleeping peacefully, suddenly opened his eyes.

An intoxicating scent was spreading in the air.

That was the forest's confession to the trees and the moon.

Araki Sayuri was still lying on either side of Shuyue. Their movements were different, but they both entangled Shuyue's body.

Shuyue took their hands away from her.

Just such a slight movement made Shinmu Sayuri murmur softly in a daze, as if she would cry at the next second.

Shuyue reached out and gently stroked her forehead, whispering, "...Don't be afraid, Sayuri, I'm here..."

As soon as these words were spoken, Shinmu Sayuri became quiet and spontaneously made room for Shuyue to move freely.

Seeing this scene, Shuyue just smiled slightly and picked up the thin blanket to cover Sayuri.

He also comforted Kanda Yui on the other side, then slowly stood up.

Putting on the haori, Shuyue opened the entrance of the tent and walked out.

A group of night birds with flapping wings hovered above the tree and the moon, chirping syllables from their mouths.

Shuyue crossed his arms. After listening to the reports from the night birds patrolling the forest, he couldn't help but mutter, "...Zhushanquan also had a conflict with Hiruko Mashu at the hotel. Did the two of them actually go to the edge of the forest to duel?"

After saying that, Shuyue fell into deep thought.

After a few seconds, Shuyue raised his eyes and asked, "I remember Zhushanquan was also seriously injured. Did he even go to provoke Leech Mashu?"

The birds chirped and told stories.

The birds said that Zhushanquan was indeed in poor condition, but he was very powerful and made the forest tremble with his beating.

However, just as Shuyue expected, Zhushanquan soon fell into a disadvantage and seemed to have emotional problems, even losing his mind.

Shu Yue couldn't help but shake his head and said, "He had already arrived safely at the hot spring hotel and even contacted his master with the help of the hotel staff. Help would arrive soon, but he couldn't even wait a day and took action immediately. If he wasn't crazy, then he was plotting against me."

The birds chirped and asked if they should continue monitoring.

Shu Yue sneered, "No need for that. He's seriously injured, and he's provoking the Leech Matthew in his prime. Now that things have come to this, Leech Matthew will definitely not let him go. There are only two options before him..."

One way: fight the swarm and die;

Another way: escape from death, leave Rikono, and be free from then on. You can lie dormant and continue to subdue demons, or return to ordinary life.

In Shuyue's opinion, the latter is more likely.

Shuyue won't care about this matter.

Just as Shuyue had said to Zhushanquan before.

Shuyue will not save those who commit suicide in Aokigahara Sea of Trees, because Shuyue respects the fate of others.

Zhushanquan also knew about the background of Leech Matthew. He knew that the people above him would not do anything to Leech Matthew in the end for various reasons.

On the contrary, he, a diligent demon slayer, is likely to be severely punished.

It would be better to sacrifice my tired life now and die in Shuyue’s territory.

Matthew Leech is a veteran magician who kills people without leaving any evidence.

Kezhu Shanquan also went through reasonable procedures to check into the hot spring hotel and left very obvious traces.

If Takeyama Izumi also disappeared, the people from Rikono would definitely question the hot spring hotel.

Since Shu Yue protects this piece of land, he will inevitably have contact with the people of Rikono.

Zhushanquan is also betting that Shuyue will not tolerate the leech Matthew who polluted his territory.

Shuyue doesn't like to meddle in other people's business.

When Satakano's people come, Shuyue will ask Hattori Yuri to tell them the truth about what stupid things Takeyama Izumi has done.

If the monks in Rikono had not been tough enough, the matter would have ended in nothing.

……

In the early morning when the sun is fully shining.

Sayuri Araki and Yui Kanda packed their things and asked the hot spring hotel's watchdog "Inugami" and his family to take the luggage back to the hot spring hotel.

Not long after, Shuyue returned to her exclusive villa in the hot spring hotel.

The first thing I did when I got back was to take a bath in the hot springs.

"Camping in the wild is not farm fun at all, it's just survival in the wilderness." Kanda Yui made some tea and handed it to Shuyue who was immersed in the hot spring.

Araki Sayuri lay down beside Shuyue and said weakly, "It's inconvenient, but it's really beautiful, isn't it?"

"It's okay to go and take a look, but it's not okay to live there for a long time." Kanda Yui said as she stood beside Shuyue and spontaneously helped him massage his muscles and back.

Suddenly, Xiaoshan's steady voice came from outside the sliding door.

"Young Master, welcome back."

Shuyue took a sip of tea and said calmly, "Xiaoshan, what's the matter?"