Chapter 258

Yuki-no-Hina Yōno nodded slightly; though her face was still pale, her eyes had regained their resolve: "Yes, Lord Li An, your strength is truly astonishing."

Hiratsuka Shizuka slapped the dust off her clothes and let out a hearty laugh: "Hah! I knew it—so long as Lord Li An is here, we'll be fine!"

Xiang Xiang Monan gripped her weapon tightly, her eyes gleaming with excitement: "Lord Li An, what should we do next?"

Li An looked at the women and nodded slightly: "Since everyone is unharmed, let's open the Taruxing Sect and return to the Jujutsu World. You've all grown greatly during this journey in the DanMachi World—rest well when you return."

The women all nodded.

Their eyes held both anticipation for returning and reflection on their trial.

Li An waved his hand, and a brilliant light converged as the Taruxing Sect slowly materialized.

Thus, Li An stepped first through the Taruxing Sect, and the women followed closely behind.

Passing through the Taruxing Sect, they returned to the familiar Jujutsu World.

They returned to the villa.

Li An scanned the surroundings and said gravely: "We're back—this place is safe for now! Everyone, rest inside the villa."

The women entered the villa and relaxed one by one.

Yui Hachisuka stretched and said: "Finally back—this place feels so much better."

Yuki-no-Hina Yōno looked at the familiar surroundings and exhaled softly: "Yes, being outside these past days was exhausting."

Hiratsuka Shizuka plopped onto the sofa: "I need a proper rest."

Xiang Xiang Monan kept watchful eyes on all sides: "We still can't let our guard down—there might be danger."

Li An smiled: "Relax. Rest first. Once everyone's recovered, we'll assess the state of the Jujutsu World."

The women found their own spots to rest within the villa.

After a while, Yui Hachisuka approached Li An and said: "Lord Li An, the experience in the DanMachi World was so thrilling. You're truly incredible."

Li An patted Yui Hachisuka's head: "You did well too! Keep pushing forward."

Yui Hachisuka grinned happily: "I will!"

Yuki-no-Hina Yōno came over and asked: "Lord Li An, what are our plans now?"

Li An spoke calmly: "I have a bad feeling—the Demon God's power has already seeped into the Jujutsu World. We must be cautious."

"What? The Demon God's forces have infiltrated the Jujutsu World?!"

The women's expressions changed. Hiratsuka Shizuka sat upright: "The Demon God? That's not something easy to handle."

Xiang Xiang Monan tightened her grip on her weapon: "We can't just wait to be attacked."

Li An nodded: "Correct. We must prepare. But for now, rest and recover your strength."

The women spent a quiet period within the villa.

Li An, meanwhile, pondered ways to counter the Demon God's power.

One day, the women were chatting in the living room.

The next day, Yui Hachisuka smiled and said: "Lord Li An, once everything's settled, can we go out and have fun?"

Li An smiled: "Of course. Once we resolve the Demon God issue, we'll take a break."

Yuki-no-Hina Yōno said: "I hope that day comes soon."

Hiratsuka Shizuka snorted: "If the Demon God dares show up, we'll beat him back."

Xiang Xiang Monan said: "Yes, we can definitely defeat the Demon God."

At that moment, Li An suddenly sensed a faint aura of evil.

Instantly, his expression changed and he stood up.

"Something's happening."

The women immediately went on alert. Li An stepped out of the villa and scanned the area.

In the distance, a dark mist flickered faintly in the sky.

Li An's gaze sharpened: "The Demon God's power has truly arrived."

The women joined him, staring at the black mist, their hearts filled with dread.

Yui Hachisuka asked: "Lord Li An, what do we do?"

Li An said gravely: "Observe first. See where this power moves."

They watched the black mist in silence.

After a while, the mist began to drift slowly in one direction.

Li An said: "Follow it."

The group cautiously trailed behind the mist.

The mist came to a stop near a small town.