Fang Cheng gave Oni Yunjie a meaningful look, leaving her rather perplexed.
She instinctively recalled the absurd erotic dream she'd just had, and her cheeks warmed slightly.
But it didn't affect Oni Yunjie. She calmly sat down and said to Fang Cheng, "I'm truly sorry. I wanted to help you deal with your troubles, but I didn't manage to help at all."
Fang Cheng waved a hand. "We know each other so well, there's no need for formalities. Besides, I should be thanking you. Otherwise, I wouldn't have had the chance to negotiate with the Evil God."
Oni Yunjie leaned forward slightly, unconcerned that her collar revealed a glimpse of her cleavage. Looking down at Fang Cheng, she said, "Actually, there's something we'd like to ask you to help us with, Ah Cheng."
Fang Cheng's heart gave a sudden jump. You've got to be kidding. Again? I've barely had any time to rest.
But they'd already done it. Even if he wasn't sure whether it had really happened, he couldn't just pull out and turn heartless, could he?
He could only calm himself down. "What do you need my help with?"
Oni Yunjie lowered her voice. "It has to do with the Proof that Shuten-doji is searching for."
Fang Cheng looked curious. "So, what exactly is this Proof you're talking about?"
"It's a long story."
"Then give me the short version."
"..."
As Oni Yunjie considered where to begin, Yuguang Kaori took the initiative to pour tea for her and Fang Cheng.
Fang Cheng took the teacup and was just about to speak to her when he noticed that she'd sat down to one side. She hadn't met his gaze even once.
Is she... angry? What's going on?
While Fang Cheng wondered about Yuguang Kaori's attitude toward him, Oni Yunjie