Demon Abundance Abundant Evil Creature

Chapter 31: Demon + Abundance = Abundant Calamity (Seeking Recommendations, Seeking Follow-up Reads)

Dan Lei met Daki but felt extremely disappointed.

It couldn't be helped. Even though Dan Lei had spent a long time in Japan in his previous life, he still couldn't appreciate the style of geishas with their faces covered in white powder and special eye makeup.

Moreover, the strong scent of makeup did cover the demon's scent on Daki. Even though Dan Lei was face-to-face with Daki, he still didn't discover any flaws.

However, while a demon's scent could be masked by makeup, the malice in its eyes and expression couldn't be hidden at all, even with Daki's current professional smile.

Since the plan required Dan Lei to stall for an hour, he didn't immediately lash out upon seeing Daki. Instead, he took out two rubies from his sleeve, placed them directly in front of Daki, and said, "As expected of a courtesan, you are indeed quite attractive. These two gems are for you. If you serve me well later, don't just expect rewards; if I'm pleased, I might even buy your freedom."

Dan Lei put on an act of a wealthy and frivolous young master from a high-ranking official's family, which slightly dispelled Daki's suspicion about Dan Lei's aura. She assumed this young master had simply lived too comfortably, which made his aura resemble that of a powerful beast.

For this kind of high-ranking official's son who could easily cause trouble if he disappeared, Daki generally wouldn't eat him, as long as he didn't anger her. This was because it would affect the existence of the entertainment district, the hunting ground.

So, Daki picked up the gems and examined them. After confirming they were genuine rubies, she immediately smiled and said, "Thank you for the compliment, young master. What would you like to do next? Shall I play a musical instrument or dance for you?"

Here, Daki's mention of playing music or dancing was actually a form of seduction. After being seduced, men would become dazed, fantasizing in their dreams, and some could even lose control of their bladders instantly.

After all, she wouldn't truly serve humans, and seducing men was her innate ability, not a Blood Demon Art.

Since Dan Lei knew her information, he couldn't directly mention playing music or dancing here. Otherwise, if she used her seduction and found it ineffective against him, who had been enhanced with the Path of Memory, it would be awkward.

Therefore, Dan Lei directly said, "That won't be necessary. I'm tired of singing and dancing at home. I came out today to vent my frustrations. Warabihime, accompany me for a drink!"

After speaking, Dan Lei downed a mouthful of clear sake.

Then, Dan Lei began to unleash his storytelling abilities, rambling on about the immense pressure of being born into a super-influential family and how restricted his life was.

Dan Lei's behavior would later be described by a specific term on the Chinese internet: Versailles.

Daki was dumbfounded, stating she had never encountered such a customer.

He came to a high-class establishment, requested the top courtesan, and then did nothing but complain to her and drink heavily.

As he drank, to show off his wealth, he casually scattered gems and jewelry. It felt like she wouldn't even need to use her seduction; he would pass out from drinking too much on his own.

So, for the next half hour, Dan Lei continued to chug clear sake. In any case, the clear sake of this era was no different from drinking water to his constitution.

Shinobu Kocho and Giyu Tomioka arrived precisely on time, bursting in half an hour later, shouting about searching for their "husband."

Women causing a commotion in the entertainment district to search for their husbands had always been a recurring event here. Thus, Shinobu Kocho, with her "escorts," throwing out everyone from the Kyogoku House one by one didn't cause a major disturbance.

Even the Demon Slayer Corps' Kakushi began clearing the area with their swords. The surrounding people merely assumed it was some important figure being caught by his wife in the act, and the area was being cleared to keep the family shame private.

However, as soon as the clearing was complete, Shinobu Kocho didn't wait the full hour. She kicked open the door to Dan Lei's room and rushed directly in front of Daki. Her Nichirin Blade was instantly unsheathed, and she used the Insect Breathing: Butterfly Dance – Caprice, performing twelve consecutive stabs that left twelve transparent holes in Daki's body.

Daki's true strength wasn't Upper Rank. Facing Shinobu Kocho, who was empowered by the Path of the Hunt, she didn't even have time to react, spitting out a mouthful of blood.

Then, she looked at Dan Lei incredulously and murmured, "A Pillar, and a female Pillar at that? Are you from the Ubuyashiki family? How is this possible?"

However, before Dan Lei could reply, Shinobu Kocho spoke, asking, "Dan Lei, have you misunderstood something? This demon isn't an Upper Rank. How could an Upper Rank be this weak?"

Shinobu Kocho's words directly enraged Daki, who roared, "What are you talking about, woman! I am an Upper Rank!"

As Daki roared, she immediately revealed her first form. The makeup on her face completely vanished, her pale skin developed cracked patches, and her eyes clearly displayed "Upper Rank" on the left and "Six" on the right.

Simultaneously, the bandages on her back writhed like agile spider legs, stabbing towards Shinobu Kocho.

However, the speed of these bandages was still too slow. Shinobu Kocho dodged them with a cartwheel.

Yet, at this moment, Daki was caught off guard. Giyu Tomioka directly broke through the window from the outside and severed her head with a Water Surface Slash.

Seeing this, Dan Lei decided to swap out his Nichirin Greatsword and deliver a finishing blow to Daki, splitting her body in half from the middle, intending to force out Gyutaro.

As expected, as Dan Lei's sword descended, a blood-red scythe extended from behind Daki, blocking Dan Lei's attack.

However, the floorboards of the Kyogoku House couldn't withstand the force of Dan Lei's full-power downward slash. The floor instantly shattered. Gyutaro, who had only half his body exposed, was dragged down into the pit created by the sword along with Daki.

However, at this moment, Dan Lei stood frozen in place, looking astonished, and did not pursue.

This was because, in that last strike, Dan Lei had clearly sensed that Gyutaro's scythe was empowered by the power of Abundance.

Moreover, this power of Abundance wasn't weak. Although not as strong as his own, his seven-tenths power strike hadn't managed to break through it.

However, Dan Lei guessed what had happened in the next moment.

It was clear that this power of Abundance had entered along with the Path of the Hunt.

Currently, Dan Lei was still unaware that [Xa] had been observing him all along, which led to this world, originally unobserved by any Stellar God, to be introduced to the Paths of the Hunt and Abundance by it.

Dan Lei merely assumed that after the Path of the Hunt observed this world, it had triggered the observation of Abundance, as these two paths were intertwined from a causal perspective, so their simultaneous appearance wasn't strange.

Thus, Dan Lei directly jumped into the crater. Looking at Daki, who had already recovered, he asked, "Daki, you are truly weak. But why does the demon behind you have the power of Abundance, while you do not?"

Daki possessed an ostentatious personality and the biggest flaw of most villains: they answered any question asked.

So Dan Lei deliberately provoked her into answering.

As expected, she roared in anger upon hearing his words, "None of your business! My brother is one of the few Upper Rank demons who comprehended new power alongside that person! Also, what is the power of abundant destiny?"

Daki's words revealed two pieces of information: one, that Kibutsuji Muzan had also obtained the power of abundant destiny; and two, that not all Upper Rank demons had comprehended the power of Abundance.

However, Dan Lei's gaze turned dangerous as he looked at Gyutaro.

Demon + power of abundant destiny... isn't that a perfect Abundant Calamity? Killing Abundant Calamities is considered practicing the Destiny, and the more you kill, the more you'll deepen your understanding of the Path of the Hunt, thereby increasing your strength.