The tentacle wrapped around Xu Zhiqiu's waist retracted, and she landed safely.
Rubbing her aching waist, she explained to Naraku, "Any jade with powerful spiritual power has a jade spirit within it. That spirit is essentially the jade's soul, and a powerful one can come to its owner's aid in times of danger."
"This jade of mine is a family heirloom. It's been passed down for five or six hundred years, absorbing plenty of human presence along the way. It ought to have developed a consciousness of its own by now."
Jade with powerful energy?
A flicker of doubt crossed Naraku's mind. If what Xu Zhiqiu said was true, the Shikon Jewel should also contain a jade spirit. If so, things had just become much more interesting.
"Qiu, aside from sleeping a little longer now, have you noticed any other problems with your body?" Naraku continued warmly.
Xu Zhiqiu propped up her chin and answered him earnestly, "No, nothing else."
"Remember to tell me if anything happens." Naraku studied Xu Zhiqiu's face, a trace of concern appearing on his own.
Xu Zhiqiu rubbed his somewhat sticky hair and smiled faintly. "I know. I'll definitely tell you."
Naraku closed his eyes and said nothing more.
Xu Zhiqiu leaned against the spiderweb and kept Naraku company for half the day. Only when her stomach began protesting did she go out to find food.
After staying at Inuyama Castle for nearly five days.
Xu Zhiqiu remembered her sword. Naraku had no time to go, but he sent Kagura along with her.
When Xu Zhiqiu brought Kagura to collect the sword, they had barely reached Tōtōsai's doorstep before Kagura sensed another demon's presence. "That's Inuyasha's scent."
As she spoke, she waved her fan and looked at Xu Zhiqiu. "I'll just wait outside. Go in