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Anyway... it's no longer needed.
He stroked Yumi's long hair, feeling her trembling in his arms. The power of the Dark Bible had long since seeped into her soul, and this twisted love would forever bind her.
Outside the window, Tokyo's neon lights still flickered, as if mocking the fragility of human nature.
In a corner of the city, Asagi looked at the news notifications on her phone and gripped the kunai in her hand tightly.
"Chen Xiao, is this what you've done again?" Asagi scolded Chen Xiao, unaware that she was about to become as wicked as Miyamoto Yumi.
Chapter 56 Oboro's Gift, Chen Xiao's Handling of Igawa Sakura
At Zongwu High School, the morning light was just beginning to break.
Chen Xiao strolled leisurely along the tree-lined path on campus, carrying his schoolbag in one hand. The morning sunlight filtered through the leaves, casting dappled shadows on his handsome face.
Suddenly, a golden figure blocked his way.
"Chen Xiao!"
Sakura Ikawa—Asagi's younger sister—was glaring angrily at him. Her long golden hair shimmered in the sunlight, and her tight-fitting school uniform accentuated her graceful curves, especially her impressive bust, which rose and fell slightly with her rapid breathing.
"Oh, isn't this Sakura-chan?" Chen Xiao raised an eyebrow, his gaze roaming over her body without restraint. "So enthusiastic so early in the morning?"
"Stop talking nonsense!" Sakura gritted her teeth. "What did you do to my sister? And... Ze Mu-nii didn't come to school today, was that your doing?"
Chen Xiao feigned surprise: "Huh? Your Ze Mu brother is gone?" He took a step closer and lowered his voice, "Could it be... that he abandoned you?"
"You!" Sakura's cheeks flushed red with anger, and she threw a punch.
Chen Xiao easily dodged to the side, then grabbed her wrist and pulled her into his arms. Their bodies pressed tightly together, and Sakura could even feel the warmth of his chest.
"Let me go!" Sakura struggled, but found herself completely unable to break free.
"So eager to throw yourself into my arms?" Chen Xiao lowered his head and whispered in her ear, his warm breath brushing against her sensitive earlobe. "Does your sister know you're being so forward?"
Sakura trembled, filled with shame and indignation: "Bastard! I'll kill you!"
She suddenly raised her knee to attack Chen Xiao's lower abdomen, but he blocked it with his thigh as if he had anticipated it. Taking advantage of the opportunity, Chen Xiao turned around and pinned her against a nearby tree.
"Shh... don't get so excited." His fingers gently stroked Sakura's cheek. "I'm just curious, why are you so concerned about that Sawaki Kyosuke?"
Sakura turned her face away stubbornly and said, "What's it to you!"
“Of course it’s my business,” Chen Xiao chuckled. “After all… you’re in my hands now.”
His fingertips slid down her neck and landed between the two pairs of "basketballs".
Sakura trembled all over, but it was unclear whether it was from anger or something else.
“Tell me,” Chen Xiao’s voice was like a devil’s whisper, “what do you like about him?”
Sakura bit her lower lip, a hint of confusion flashing in her eyes: "He...he's very gentle, he's always protected me since we were little..."
"Oh?" Chen Xiao raised an eyebrow. "Where is he now? Is he a cripple now?"
These words seemed to strike a nerve with Sakura, and her eyes instantly welled up with tears: "It's all your fault...it must be you...did something to him?"
Chen Xiao suddenly released his grip and took a step back: "I didn't do anything."
Sakura froze, looking at him warily: "Then why..."
“I just feel…” Chen Xiao suddenly reached out and gently wiped away the tears from the corner of her eyes, “You deserve better than that cowardly man.”
His movements were surprisingly gentle, causing Sakura to momentarily forget to resist.
"For example...me."
These words echoed in Sakura's mind like a spell. She stared blankly at Chen Xiao's handsome face so close to hers, her heart racing uncontrollably.
(No...no...what am I thinking...)
She shoved Chen Xiao away abruptly: "Stop being so narcissistic! I...I would never like someone like you!"
Chen Xiao smiled dismissively: "Really? How about we make a bet?"
"What bet?"
“If your brother Zemu contacts you within three days, I will never bother you again.” A strange glint flashed in Chen Xiao’s eyes. “But if he doesn’t…”
He leaned down and whispered in Sakura's ear, "You'll have to be my woman obediently."
Sakura trembled, instinctively wanting to refuse, but inexplicably nodded.
In the shade of the tree, Asagi's knuckles turned white as she gripped the kunai tightly. Last night, she had witnessed everything Chen Xiao did to Miyamoto Yumi—the proud policewoman was like a docile lamb before him, her eyes filled with infatuation and submission.
(Why... am I so concerned?)
She bit her lower lip, a strange sour feeling rising in her chest. She had only approached Chen Xiao for the sake of the mission, but watching him carelessly toy with other women's feelings, she felt an indescribable irritation.
Now that Chen Xiao is flirting with his sister, Asagi wants to show herself.
“Sakura, do you want to go see your Sawaki brother together?” Chen Xiao suddenly raised his voice, his gaze seemingly glancing in the direction where Asagi was hiding. “I’ll go with you to find him.”
Sakura took a half-step back warily: "You...you would be so kind?"
Chen Xiao shrugged, revealing an innocent smile: "I just think that rather than letting you overthink, it's better to confirm it with your own eyes."
His tone was so gentle that even Asagi, who was hiding in the shadows, was stunned.
(What is this guy planning?)
"Asha, come out!"
"Chen Xiao! Will Ze Mu be alright?" Asagi asked.
“You were watching me the whole time last night, so even if something happened, it wasn’t me who did it.”
The three arrived at a dilapidated apartment building. As they pushed open the door, a strong smell of herbs wafted out.
Kyosuke Sawaki stood in the kitchen with his back to them, mechanically stirring the food in the pan. His movements were stiff as a puppet, and strange purple markings were faintly visible on his neck.
"Brother Zemu!" Sakura ran over excitedly, "I'm so glad you're alright—"
Her voice stopped abruptly.
Ze Mu turned around, a twisted smile plastered on his face. His pupils were reduced to pinpoints, and his mouth stretched almost to his ears: "Welcome...my...guest..."
The table was laden with brightly colored dishes, each glistening with an unnatural sheen of oil.
"Looks like I lost my bet." Chen Xiao chuckled, but secretly winked at Asagi. "But since we're here, why not try Zemu-kun's cooking?"
Sakura gave a smug hum and eagerly picked up a piece of tempura and stuffed it into her mouth.
In an instant——
"what...!"
Her cheeks flushed instantly, and she tore open the collar of her school uniform, revealing a large expanse of fair skin. Her legs rubbed together involuntarily, and she gazed at Chen Xiao with hazy eyes, muttering, "It's...so hot..."
At the same time, Ze Mu's body began to convulse violently. It felt as if countless insects were wriggling beneath his skin, and his bones made a teeth-grinding cracking sound.
"Chen...Xiao..." he roared, his voice no longer human, "Give me back Asagi!!"
Asagi instantly drew her kunai: "Sawaki! What's wrong with you—"
“He’s been transformed into a demon,” Chen Xiao calmly interrupted her. “It seems someone found him before we did.”
"Did you do this?!" Asagi demanded sharply.
Chen Xiao suddenly grabbed her waist, shielding her behind him just as Ze Mu went berserk: "Although I really want to take credit..."
A dangerous smile curled at the corner of his lips: "But this time it really isn't me."
"boom!"
Ze Mu's right arm swelled and deformed, transforming into a ferocious giant claw that slammed towards Chen Xiao. The latter easily dodged, snapping his fingers in the process.
"Long, have you had enough of the show?"
A silvery laugh echoed from the shadows. Long stepped out with cat-like steps, her silver hair gleaming coldly in the dim light. She gazed at Chen Xiao with adoration:
"As expected of you... you noticed me a long time ago."
A wisp of black mist coiled around her fingertips, the other end connected to the back of Ze Mu's neck: "I'm just jealous of Asagi, why she can have such a good relationship with you, Lord Chen Xiao. I want to make her feel pain."
Asagi was struck dumb: "You used a demon transformation spell on him?!"
"Don't be so serious~" Oboro licked his lips, then suddenly pulled Sakura into his arms. "Look how funny his sister's reaction is..."
Under the influence of the drug, Sakura was delirious and even rubbed against Oboro's body. Asagi was about to come to her rescue, but Chen Xiao stopped her.
"What's the rush?" he whispered in Asagi's ear. "Don't you want to hear what Zeki-kun really thinks?"
The rampaging Ze Mu suddenly froze, and broken sentences squeezed out from his throat:
"Asagi...why...why did you betray me..."
"We clearly agreed...to be together..."
Chen Xiao suddenly burst into laughter. He pulled Asagi into his arms and kissed her lips in front of everyone.
"Did you hear me clearly?" He looked at Ze Mu provocatively. "Your woman, inside and out, belongs to me."
Zemu let out a superhuman howl, and his skin began to crack all over his body. Long opened her eyes wide with excitement: "Is he about to fully awaken?"
Asagi finally broke free from Chen Xiao, tears welling in her eyes: "Stop! Ze Mu, he and I were just—"
"Mission-related relationship?" Chen Xiao sneered. "Every time we're in the room, you always say you enjoy it and that you willingly want to be with me."
"No! That's not it!" Asagi tried to explain, "You just used special methods."
"What special methods? Like methods that make you feel happy? Your body doesn't lie!!"
"You bastard! You forced me to say it." Asagi blushed.
"You really like pretending to be innocent." Chen Xiao chuckled as he held Asagi.
At this moment, Ze Mu's sanity completely collapsed. His body erupted with pitch-black mist, transforming into a three-meter-tall demon.
Oboro took a deep, blissful breath: "How...wonderful is this hatred~"
She knelt on one knee and bowed to Chen Xiao: "Are you satisfied with this gift?"
Chen Xiao did not answer. His gaze swept over the delirious Sakura, the berserk Zemu, and finally landed on Asagi's pale face.
The demon that Ze Mu had transformed into let out a deafening roar, its jet-black claws tearing through the air as it pounced towards Chen Xiao and Asagi...