The Matter Was Settled

"I don't need you to do anything for me right now. I'll tell you when I think of something. Remember, you owe me a favor!" Uchiha Chen said calmly.

He wasn't worried that Miroku and the others would go back on their word. Miroku had seen his strength, and he didn't believe she would dare renege after witnessing his power.

If they did dare to go back on their word, they shouldn't blame Uchiha Chen for showing no mercy. He wouldn't care whether the world fell into chaos. He'd simply release the Eight-Headed Serpent, and by then, no one would be able to stop it.

Although Uchiha Chen had sealed the Eight-Headed Serpent, if he said he could set it free, he believed the serpent wouldn't hold a grudge over being sealed by him before.

As soon as they returned to the capital of the Land of Demons, Miroku ordered people to repair the valley. The battle between the Eight-Headed Serpent and Uchiha Chen had left it completely destroyed.

It had to be rebuilt before anyone could be sent to guard it.

This time, Miroku would send more people to guard the valley, and they would stay until the Eight-Headed Serpent broke free again.

Chen didn't leave the Land of Demons right away. It was already dark, and there was no need to hurry on his journey across the continent, so he decided to spend the night there.

"So you really are here!" Miroku pushed open the door to the izakaya, spotted Uchiha Chen, and greeted him with delight.

Chen poured a cup of sake, shrugged, and handed it to Miroku. "Would you like a cup?"

Miroku's face flushed slightly. There was only one cup on the table, which meant Uchiha Chen had already used it.

She reached out