"As expected, one cannot judge a book by its cover. To think that someone so adorable on the outside harbors such peculiar desires, staying up late to spy."
Ji Mo shook his head, propped up his ghost fire, and tiptoed over.
He was quite curious what there was to see in his home that had this Sakura girl so captivated, her eyes not blinking even once.
At this moment, Senbon Sakura's heart was in turmoil.
She had been searching for the whereabouts of the Yamata no Orochi, wanting to persuade it to return and prevent it from causing a major disaster.
When she finally sensed the aura of the Yamata no Orochi and tracked it down, she witnessed an incredibly bloody scene.
Too brutal, it was simply too brutal.
What had she seen?
The Yamata no Orochi was being dismembered, its body being cut into pieces.
And the perpetrator was the lecherous dog that had tugged at her skirt during the day.
This dachshund was holding a boning knife several times larger than itself and began to butcher the Yamata no Orochi.
As it chopped, it also spoke human words, muttering to itself.
"Serpent's blood, from the Chaos Green Lotus, skull, mine."
"Serpent meat, for the master, spine, mine."
"Serpent gall, for the master. Wow, such a thick thing. The master doesn't seem to need it, perhaps I should keep it?"
Anubis nimbly skinned and deboned the Yamata no Orochi, collecting all the serpent's blood into a small pond nearby to nourish the Chaos Green Lotus.
It showed great potential as a loyal subordinate, leaving the good things for Ji Mo and content with just gnawing on bones. However, it couldn't resist the temptation and, driven by selfish desire, secretly pocketed a valuable item.
"Such a skinny dog. I've always felt guilty, thinking it wasn't humane to only give you bones. I didn't expect you truly liked bones, so I no longer have any burden on my conscience."
Ji Mo also saw this scene and let out a heavy sigh of relief.
Since that was the case, as long as he had meat, Anubis would have bones.
Senbon Sakura only then realized someone was standing beside her, and she quickly covered Ji Mo's mouth with her hand, signaling him to remain silent.
If they alerted the ferocious demonic dog inside, they would both be finished.
Anubis, hearing Ji Mo's voice, dropped the boning knife and trotted over on its short legs to greet its master.
As for Senbon Sakura, it had actually noticed her long ago but couldn't be bothered to pay attention.
"Bad, I've been discovered. It seems I have no choice but to go all out."
Senbon Sakura's delicate face was filled with determination. She released Ji Mo and immediately reached inside her skirt.
Ji Mo stood there, dumbfounded, his eyes wide as saucers.
He had always naively believed that certain scenes in anime were just fiction.
He never expected anime to become reality.
A Sakura girl, like a character from a manga, had actually, just like in a famous anime scene, pulled out... a weapon from under her skirt.
Of course, the truth was simple.
Senbon Sakura's storage pouch was kept in the lining of her skirt. This action was merely taking out a weapon from the storage pouch.
However, this scene had a profound impact on Ji Mo, a shut-in otaku, leaving him in awe.
A katana adorned with cherry blossom patterns appeared in Senbon Sakura's hand.
At this point, she no longer bothered to pretend.
Immortal energy permeated her entire being, and her cultivation at the early stage of the Immortal Realm was unleashed without reservation.
A vast aura swept through the surroundings, instantly causing leaves to dance and sand and stones to fly.
"Slash · Crimson Eye!"
Knowing the opponent's terrifying power, Senbon Sakura directly unleashed her ultimate move.
She raised her weapon with both hands, injecting energy into it frantically. A blood-red eyeball rose in the void like a blood moon, emitting a bewitching glow.
As the katana was swung down, the eyeball descended like a meteor towards Anubis.
Anubis flicked its dog paw and easily dispersed the attack.
The difference in strength between them was immense. An attack of this magnitude couldn't even scratch it.
"A god!"
Senbon Sakura swallowed hard, her face filled with despair.
Indeed, how else could the Yamata no Orochi be killed if not by a divine being?
Curiosity truly killed the cat. She shouldn't have lingered to watch; she should have left immediately. Her experience in the martial world was still too insufficient.
Anubis ignored Senbon Sakura and obsequiously said to Ji Mo, "Master, how should we handle this flower girl? Should we stew her with the Yamata no Orochi? She looks tender and fragrant, she should taste good..."
Before he could finish, Ji Mo, annoyed, kicked him flying.
You damned dog, humans are not for eating!
Master?
Senbon Sakura looked at Ji Mo in terror, only then remembering that this man and dog were in league.
And this man was even more terrifying, being the master of a god.
Moreover, they were openly discussing eating her!
"No, no, no. I'm not fragrant at all. Please don't eat me."
Senbon Sakura looked at Ji Mo, who was grinning menacingly and approaching her step by step. In her panic, her eyes went black, and she fainted.
The friendly smile Ji Mo had just managed to put on froze. He had merely wanted to approach her with a smile to explain the misunderstanding, but she had fainted from fright.
"Do I look that scary?"
He was quite helpless. He picked up Senbon Sakura and entered the Chun Tian Hua Hua Orphanage.
After an unknown amount of time.
Senbon Sakura slowly woke up, her nostrils filled with a mouth-watering aroma.
Beside her, a bonfire blazed, and a copper pot emitted steaming heat. Inside the pot, a radiant glow erupted, and an indescribable meaty fragrance wafted out.
Senbon Sakura couldn't help but swallow her saliva, her stomach rumbling.
By the campfire, the dachshund was gnawing on a large piece of snow-white, crystal-clear bone.
And the ferocious man was holding a large bowl, eating meat heartily, his mouth smeared with it, enjoying it immensely.
This scene, full of life, somewhat dispelled her fear.
"Miss, you're awake? I just finished stewing some serpent soup, would you like a bowl?"
Ji Mo glanced at Senbon Sakura and hospitably extended the invitation.
He had to admit, the meat of this Yamata no Orochi was incredibly delicious, melting in the mouth and leaving a lingering fragrance.
"Serpent soup? How can we eat Lord Yamata, no..."
Senbon Sakura shook her head frantically, her face full of refusal.
Not long after.
"Oh my, this meat is so delicious. Could you give me another bowl... Please, please."
In the end, Senbon Sakura ate eight large bowls with tears in her eyes.
Meanwhile.
The Li family's manor also held a grand banquet, warmly entertaining Zhang Ye.
The young Taoist priest had always lived a simple life, accustomed to hardship, and this was his first time experiencing such a lavish feast.
Abalone, sea cucumber, shark fin, and various delicacies were spread across a large table. Even the tableware was all antique. It was said that a pair of ivory chopsticks was worth five figures.
It was luxurious, truly too luxurious.
Zhang Ye ate the feast with tears in his eyes, feeling a pang of guilt. How could he enjoy this alone? The Old Heavenly Master should have been here to partake as well. He truly was a terrible person.
Indeed, the lives of the wealthy were extravagant. If it weren't for the Old Heavenly Master's guidance, he would certainly not have had such good fortune.
Zhang Ye felt even more grateful to Ji Mo.
After Zhang Ye had eaten and drunk his fill, Li Feiyan hesitated, wondering how to delicately ask for help without being abrupt.
Zhang Ye misunderstood. Since he had eaten their food, he naturally had to offer his pure body next.
"You don't need to say more, I understand. I know what to do."
Zhang Ye let out a long sigh. "Ancestors above, for the sake of revitalizing my Longhu Mountain, your disciple is willing to sacrifice himself."
Led by Li Feiyan, the two arrived at a dimly lit room.
"Come on, don't go easy on me just because it's my first time."
Zhang Ye steeled himself, flicked his Taoist robe, and began to unbuckle his belt.
Suddenly.
The lights in the room suddenly turned on.
Figures appeared all around, all staring at Zhang Ye, dumbfounded!