The Desperate Girl

"Ah...!"

"I'm going to kill you, I'm going to kill you!"

Tie Kui felt a burning pain in her backside, and in an instant, a wave of shame and annoyance washed over her. Her face turned icy, a flicker of killing intent flashed in her eyes, and she screamed frantically.

"Smack!"

"Still not behaving?"

"From now on, you're my little follower. If you don't listen, don't blame me for using my family law on you."

"My family law is very strict, you know. Want to try it?"

Hearing Tie Kui's threats of violence, Senju Fujima raised his hand and smacked her again, then issued his threat.

"You, you, you...!"

Never in her life had Tie Kui experienced such humiliation. Her face flushed crimson, and the rage building within her felt as if it were on the verge of erupting. She lifted her head and glared viciously at Senju Fujima.

Ding, host's choice confirmed and mission completed. Reward obtained: Shikotsumyaku (no bloodline disease).

After Senju Fujima completed the mission, the system verified his choice and instantly granted the Shikotsumyaku reward. All the abilities and usage methods of the Shikotsumyaku appeared in his mind.

"Haha, it's back. This is the feeling."

"Shikotsumyaku, what a truly excellent ability!"

"Bones that grow at will and can change into any shape. Not bad, not bad at all."

Senju Fujima felt the powerful bloodline energy within his body. The corners of his mouth curled up slightly, and as he looked at Tie Kui on his lap, he suddenly found her more and more pleasing to the eye.

"A bet is a bet. This was just punishment for your refusal to honor your promise."

"As long as you act as my good little follower from now on, things like this won't happen again."

"By the way, I haven't asked your name yet!"

Looking at Tie Kui, who was still sprawled across his lap, Senju Fujima smiled slightly.

"Hmph."

"Tie Kui."

Tie Kui let out a cold snort, her face slightly red. She struggled to climb off Senju Fujima and spoke coldly.

"Tie Kui?"

"An iron sunflower?"

"Hmm, that's not a bad name!"

Senju Fujima had known her name for a long time, but since she hadn't introduced herself, he asked anyway.

"You're the iron sunflower!"

Tie Kui glared fiercely at Senju Fujima. Although she wasn't particularly fond of her own name, she couldn't help it—her surname was Tie!

"Hahaha...!"

Seeing Tie Kui's expression, Senju Fujima couldn't help but burst into laughter.

"Hmph, you just wait. I will definitely kill you."

"Go ahead and laugh! Laugh all you want, but there will come a day when you'll be the one crying."

Seeing Senju Fujima laughing so recklessly, Tie Kui furrowed her brows, snorted coldly, and muttered to herself.

"My name is Senju Fujima. You can call me Brother Fujima."

"Let's go! I'm still planning to head to the Land of Hot Water to soak in the springs."

"I've already wasted enough time with you."

Watching Tie Kui's reluctant expression, Senju Fujima smiled slightly and took the lead, walking into the Land of Iron.

"Senju Fujima? From the Senju Clan?"

"Why does that sound so familiar?"

After hearing his introduction, Tie Kui was slightly stunned. She felt as though she had heard that name somewhere before.

"Let's go!"

"What are you thinking about?"

"If we don't leave now, it'll be dark soon."

Senju Fujima walked halfway, noticed Tie Kui hadn't followed, and quickly turned around to speak to her.

"Hmph, let me tell you, once my strength improves, I will definitely challenge you again."

"As soon as you are defeated by me, you must let me go."

"Otherwise, I won't follow you. Even if I have to go back on my word, I won't stay with you."

Still clinging to a glimmer of hope, Tie Kui looked at Senju Fujima and spoke coldly.

"No problem. When you can defeat me, you are free to leave whenever you want."

"But for now, you had better honestly be my little follower and do as I say."

"Otherwise, your little bottom is going to suffer again."

Senju Fujima looked at Tie Kui with a faint smile, then raised his right hand and gave it a little shake.

"You...!"

"Hmph."

Seeing this gesture from Senju Fujima, Tie Kui thought of her bottom, which was still stinging slightly, and her face flushed red.

"Let's go! It's getting dark!"

Senju Fujima smiled slightly, then turned and began walking forward.

"Sigh...!"

Tie Kui watched Senju Fujima's receding back, then lowered her head to look at the katana in her hand. A flash of disappointment crossed her eyes, and she let out a long sigh.

"Forget it, my skills are inferior to others. I actually thought my strength was quite formidable by now."

"I didn't expect that compared to others, I am nothing."

"But I will definitely keep working hard, and I will definitely defeat you."

Originally, Tie Kui had been very disappointed in her own strength, but by cheering herself on, she regained her confidence. After sheathing her sword, she quickened her pace to catch up with Senju Fujima.

"Heh!"

"This little girl is interesting."

Hearing the movement behind him and sensing Tie Kui following, Senju Fujima curled the corners of his lips upward.

"Oh no, my chakra is exhausted."

Suddenly, Tie Kui felt her chakra reserves run dry, and a wave of dizziness washed over her.

"Hm?"

Senju Fujima sensed that Tie Kui's presence behind him had weakened. He turned around and saw her on the verge of fainting.

"This little girl is really reckless. That last strike must have drained all her chakra, right?"

"I didn't even notice. She really is desperate; what's the point?"

"I'm not your mortal enemy, after all."

In an instant, Senju Fujima appeared at Tie Kui's side and caught her in his arms, saving her from the embarrassment of falling.

"Hm?"

As she finally succumbed to the dizziness, Tie Kui saw Senju Fujima catch her. Her face turned red, and then she lost consciousness.

"Fine, we'll just sleep outside tonight!"

"I really don't know what to do with you, woman."

Seeing that Tie Kui had passed out due to chakra depletion, Senju Fujima shook his head with a helpless expression.

Senju Fujima then leaped lightly, jumping continuously through the forest until he found a secluded clearing.

"Wood Release: Super Large Villa Technique."

He stomped his right foot on the ground, and instantly, a two-story wooden villa appeared before him.

"You can rest here for now."

"You shouldn't be so reckless in the future!"

"Also, you little girl are a bit of a fool. Why do you come looking for trouble with me every time you see me?"

"If you had run into someone else, you would have been dead and buried by now, let me tell you."

Senju Fujima gently placed Tie Kui onto a wooden bed, then took a blanket from his storage space and covered her with it, muttering to himself.

"Let me help you recover a bit."

"Mystical Palm Technique."

Senju Fujima then used the Mystical Palm Technique to treat Tie Kui's injuries. All the hidden wounds she had accumulated from years of martial arts training were completely healed by him.