Chapter 18

She looked at the young man in a daze, her blank mind deeply etching this incredibly stunning, gentle smile into the deepest part of her memory, never to be forgotten for all eternity.

Immediately, with Brother Luo Shu's feet leaping rapidly, the two of them returned safely to the ground.

Not until they landed steadily did Kagome's little head begin to function; the girl's cheeks heated up and turned red rapidly, and only after regaining her senses did she feel the posture she had just been in, clinging to Mr. Luo like an octopus...

Was it a bit too intimate?

Brother Luo Shu did not take this matter to heart at all; he gazed into the distance and began to think earnestly.

That A-rank evil spirit, which looked remarkably like a sea spider, was overflowing with a terrifying aura from its entire body.

After he saved Kagome, it seemed to have gone mad, letting out angry hisses, its four pairs of long legs covered in chelicerae moving like a whirlwind motor, its speed so fast it created afterimages, crazily attacking in his direction.

It was as if it had a clear target with a tracking device installed, making it somewhat difficult to parry!

The earth was plowed into countless gullies, and patches of dense forest collapsed in an instant...

This guy is strong~.

Brother Luo Shu rubbed his chin with his index finger.

He could clearly perceive that this monster was also a powerhouse who had stepped into the Third Rank realm, and its body, like an overlord of the land, was its capital for tyranny.

The moment he saw it, Brother Luo Shu felt a chill run up his spine, a dripping sense of fear spread throughout his body, and his sixth sense was crazily warning him to flee.

His genetic instincts were all urging him that this was an unbeatable enemy...

If he were to force a battle with it, a moment of carelessness would lead to injury or death.

Even two of himself might not be a match for this A-rank evil spirit.

However...

With the premise of using his golden finger, it was also a guy that could be easily dealt with.

18. Shikon Jewel, Slaying the Evil Spirit, a God-like Blade!

"Why did you run into the forest?"

Brother Luo Shu smiled indifferently, overflowing with confidence as if he had everything under control, then turned to look at the blushing, black-haired girl and asked curiously:

"There are people from the Bureau of Disaster Countermeasures in the city; as long as you delay for a while longer, the demon slayers will arrive. Even if they don't slay the evil spirit, your personal safety will certainly be guaranteed."

"Absolutely not!"

The girl, who had been daydreaming, suddenly woke up, clenched her fists, and said seriously and earnestly.

"Although I don't know why, that guy is coming straight for me. Its goal is only me. If I stay in the city just to save my own skin, I will get many innocent people killed."

"Even if you will be cruelly killed by the monster?"

"So what!"

Kagome was righteous and awe-inspiring, her eyes determined and earnest.

Subsequently, her attitude softened, and she pursed her lips, acting shyly.

The girl took a deep breath, made up her mind, and said solemnly to the young man:

"Mr. Luo, if you have no way to deal with this guy, just abandon me and escape alone. Please don't feel guilty because of this!"

"I, Higurashi Kagome, don't want to implicate innocent people."

"Rest assured, I have the confidence to deal with this big guy."

Brother Luo Shu smiled, his favor for Kagome rising quite a bit in his heart.

This kind of girl with a sense of justice is not common in this age of collapsing etiquette and music.

Currently, his Divine Authority Jade is abundant, so what if he just saves her?

To follow one's heart without overstepping the rules—this is the code of conduct for this man, Luo.

"... Thank you, Mr. Luo, for saving my life!"

With the heavy stone lifted from her heart, Kagome immediately cheered, her pretty face full of pure excitement, wishing she could pounce on the young man.

Brother Luo Shu pursed his lips and chuckled, not standing on ceremony.

"Do you know why this evil spirit would attack you regardless of everything?"

"... Why?"

Kagome's excitement subsided, and her expression went blank.

"This brings us to the Shikon Jewel passed down in your family."

Brother Luo Shu explained with a smile, "It is inside your body right now."

"Inside my body?!"

Kagome said in surprise, feeling that there was no sensation of a foreign object inside her body.

Subsequently, the young man reached out his fair hand and "inserted" it into her lower abdomen; amidst her surprised and blushing expression, he easily pulled a round jade bead from her body, its faint, glowing purple light illuminating the dark night.

"This is the Shikon Jewel. You should have heard the story about it from your grandfather."

"During the Warring States Period, the powerful priestess Midoriko sacrificed herself to slay the great demons ravaging the human world. The souls of both died and merged together, eventually forming the Shikon Jewel."

"It is said that the Shikon Jewel can grant any wish and is a treasure coveted by all living beings."

"Possessing the Shikon Jewel, you can be said to be a delicacy in the eyes of all demons."

"However, the aura of this Shikon Jewel of yours has already been sealed by someone, so it generally won't be perceived by demons and evil spirits... I don't know how that guy perceived the Shikon Jewel."

As the young man smiled indifferently and told the story, all the mysteries were unraveled.

Higurashi Kagome was stunned on the spot.

No way, so the legends grandfather told her were true?

This thing is really a treasure?

No wonder that big spider was almost drooling with greed; looking at her was like looking at the flesh of a Tang Monk.

Just as the girl was optimistically complaining, the young man casually tossed the Shikon Jewel back.

"Mr. Luo, don't you need it?"

Kagome looked down at her palm, seeing the Shikon Jewel returned to its owner, and said somewhat surprised.

"I haven't fallen so low that I need to rob a little girl of her family heirloom."

Brother Luo Shu smiled nonchalantly.

To him, this thing is just a budget version of the Void.

Having it or not makes no difference.

Higurashi Kagome wanted to say something but was interrupted.

"Boom—!!"

The earth began to shake crazily, making her almost lose her footing.

Dust and smoke filled the air; the behemoth was rampaging in anger. The sea-spider-like evil spirit hissed, already inches away from the two, and it looked like the four pairs of chelicerae covered in black hair were about to strike.

"It's here."

Brother Luo Shu smiled indifferently and drew the katana from his waist, his movements flowing like clouds and water, completed in one breath.

Every move and action had an indescribable aesthetic.

"Clang... Clang..."

He walked indifferently toward the monster, the tip of the blade scraping the ground and making a crisp sound. His departing back was as steady as Mount Taishan, giving people a full sense of security.

Unmoved by favor or humiliation, calmly watching the flowers bloom and fall in the courtyard.

Coming and going without intention, drifting along with the clouds rolling and relaxing in the sky.

Kagome was dumbfounded, her beautiful eyes seemingly shimmering with light, staring blankly at the young man walking away.

But then she saw him suddenly turn his head and smile, saying leisurely in a voice that was three parts pleasant.

"Miss Higurashi, watch closely~."

"Ah?"

"This strike will be very cool!"

"... Mm!!"

In an instant.

The young man in feather robes arrived at the front, blocking the path of the enraged behemoth.

He tilted his head, the corners of his mouth suddenly curling up, his smile somewhat evil. Surging magic power was released, the katana flashed with a beautiful arc under the moonlight, the surging momentum stirred up wind pressure, and his hair bun swayed with the wind...

Although he was smiling, the depths of his eyes were as cold as the Grim Reaper.

Then, he gripped the hilt with both hands above his shoulder, assuming a starting stance.

The young man sneered, and hundreds of Divine Authority Jades burned crazily at this moment.