Demon hunter's Cooking Manual-Chapter 1127 - 84: Standing Firm!_2

The palm was swiftly withdrawn.

Or more accurately, it was a brief touch followed by an immediate separation.

Then, placed behind his back, he gently wiped it.

He was not very accustomed to interacting with the opposite sex.

If it wasn’t for the fact that she had just invited him for a meal, he wouldn’t have shaken hands with her at all.

There was both the shyness inherited from his original hometown and the caution cultivated in the ’Nightless City’.

Kusakabe Rei keenly noticed this.

However, this fugitive Onmyoji didn’t care at all.

Instead, she found Jason to be genuine and adorable.

A big guy over two meters tall, having such childlike gestures was just too cute – she felt like hugging him!

Wondering if he would be soft to the touch.

Even if he was a bit firm, that would be fine too.

Under the premise of being ’of the same kind,’ Kusakabe Rei automatically applied a ’filter’ when looking at Jason.

No matter how you looked at it, Jason seemed really nice.

"I..."

"Kusakabe Rei!"

Just as Kusakabe Rei was about to say something more, Kusakabe Mi appeared in the distance, her roar interrupting Kusakabe Rei’s words.

Watching Kusakabe Mi appear, Kusakabe Rei sighed softly.

"I will come to find you."

Kusakabe Rei whispered to Jason.

Then, she took a step back and merged into the bamboo forest.

Kusakabe Mi chased swiftly.

But she was still a step too late.

"Damn!"

Kusakabe Mi murmured to herself, turning to look at Jason, her eyes filled with undisguised scrutiny and doubt.

Indeed, this Onmyoji had her hand on her sword hilt from beginning to end.

A male who was talking to Kusakabe Rei was far too suspicious.

After all, she knew Kusakabe Rei’s character too well after tracking her for so long.

Kusakabe Rei was uncourteous towards any males.

Even with her own subordinates, she was only slightly more amiable.

But if there was even a slight impropriety, Kusakabe Rei would deal with it in the most direct manner.

One cut down.

The world would become tranquil.

And now, Jason was able to converse quite pleasantly with Kusakabe Rei, especially with a smile on her face—Kusakabe Mi, as her sister, could tell that this was no ordinary smile.

But because of this, she was even more suspicious of Jason.

Kusakabe Mi knew Jason’s identity.

The renowned ’Sword Saint’!

Even though the news had just arrived, she also knew of his identity as an Exorcist.

And some rumors from outside the island, she was aware of those too.

So—

"Are you in league with Kusakabe Rei?

Are you conspiring to usurp the ’Uesugi’ heritage?"

Kusakabe Mi asked in a grave tone.

At the same time, her eyes were fixed intently on Jason.

When Jason looked back at her, Kusakabe Mi’s gaze became sharp at that moment.

Sword Gaze!

A secret technique of the Kusakabe family.

It can shake the spirit of the person being looked at, making them feel intimidated and speak the truth.

Jason felt a slight sting in his eyes.

Like someone pressing down through the eyelids.

But that was about it.

Beyond that, Jason felt no discomfort whatsoever.

This result made Kusakabe Mi tense.

She was confident that aside from Kusakabe Rei, anyone would be affected by her ’Sword Gaze’ to some extent.

Jason was unaffected?

Kusakabe Mi slightly adjusted her stance, into a posture more suitable for drawing her sword.

This Onmyoji had not given up.

If ’Sword Gaze’ was ineffective, then she would capture Jason to get the truth.

Thinking it, she acted!

And just as Kusakabe Mi changed her stance, Jason also went into a defensive state. He didn’t know what grudge the woman before him had against his food-loving buddy.

But at this moment, she had clearly shown her intention to fight.

Naturally, he would not shy away.

Click!

Kusakabe Mi’s thumb pushed against the scabbard, and the sword blade slightly revealed itself.

Clang!

Although the sword was not fully unsheathed, the sound of the blade resounded.

However, the impending fight came to a quick halt with the arrival of Hui Lijing, Uesugi, and Hu Qiandai.

"Wait!"

"We are all on the same side!"

Hui Lijing exclaimed loudly.

At this time, the female detective had completely recovered to normal.

Not just the detective, Uesugi with his broken arms was also back to normal.

Hu Qiandai’s attire had once again turned into its original home clothes. There was no change in her appearance, but from time to time, she emitted an aura of extreme sharpness, as if at this moment.

When she saw that Kusakabe Mi was about to draw her sword—

Roar!

A dragon’s roar.

Beneath Hu Qiandai’s feet, a straight crack over three meters long appeared on the bluestone ground.

The cut was smooth and incredibly deep.

Completely unaccustomed to her current state, Hu Qiandai watched the scene unfold and quickly bowed in apology.

"Sorry! Sorry!"

"I didn’t mean to... Ah!"

As Hu Qiandai was bowing in apology, several more fissures appeared.

This left Hu Qiandai completely at a loss.

Similarly, it caught the attention of Jason and Kusakabe Mi.

"Stay calm!"

"Stabilize your breathing!"

"You need to communicate with the ’Renowned Blade’ within your body, let it know you’re safe."

Kusakabe Mi, having evidently encountered similar incidents before, immediately advised.

And Jason?

He quietly swallowed.

So fragrant!

The moment Hu Qiandai appeared, he was certain that the unprecedented scent he smelled originated from the Renowned Blade within Hu Qiandai’s body.

Another ’Renowned Blade’?

Seems...

It had surpassed the category of ’Renowned Blades’.

Jason thought.

Hui Lijing and Uesugi had already walked over at this point.

"Truly sorry!"

"To have involved you in such trouble."

"Fortunately, it hasn’t caused you any real trouble!"

"Whatever compensation you decide, I will triple it!"

"Also!"

"You’ll always be a valued guest of the Uesugi Family!"

"Whatever you seek, we’ll do our utmost to satisfy!"

While speaking, Uesugi bowed deeply.

This gentle middle-aged man hadn’t forgotten how Jason single-handedly confronted the Ten Blades.

If it weren’t for Jason, the Uesugi Family would likely be finished by now.

Even with his daughter’s sudden transformation, it would have been irremediable.

Therefore, Uesugi was extraordinarily grateful to Jason.

Jason, however, shook his head.

"No need."

"Just go by the normal compensation."

For Jason, the ten Renowned Blades, plus one intact Renowned Blade, was reward enough.

More?

He didn’t need it.

With a raised hand, Jason halted Uesugi, who wanted to continue persuading.

"I’ll leave it to you."

Jason said to Hui Lijing and then started to walk towards Hu Qiandai.

It was completely subconscious, instinctive.

Jason was drawn by the scent.

But after taking just one step, he quickly came to his senses.

He immediately turned around.

No hesitations.

Jason walked towards the exit of the Uesugi household.

He loved food.

More than anyone, he cherished and revelled in the joy and happiness food brought.

But to take by force without cause?

Sorry.

He couldn’t do that.

Even in the challenging environment of Nightless City, Jason had principles—a set of beliefs that seemed laughable to the residents of Nightless City.

But Jason still held onto them.

Because such principles were rooted in the memories of his hometown.

They were the upbringing he received there since childhood.

The values formed in that place.

It was also the reason he believed he was still ’human’!

Because his bottom line was still intact.

The bottom line he adhered to was the best interpretation of his humanity.

Jason always aspired to be ’human’.

So, he would never breach his own bottom line.

Maybe this approach was exhausting.

But isn’t ’rarity’ valued exactly because it’s challenging?

Jason marched forward deliberately, daring not to linger, as deep down he knew that pausing might lead to regret.

He swiftly exited the Uesugi Family’s gate.

Several police cars sped towards the scene.

As the cars stopped, Ryosuke and Urashima got out and saw Jason standing at the Uesugi’s entrance, both letting out a sigh of relief.

Ryosuke knew that things hadn’t reached the worst case scenario he imagined.

"Lucky we had you!"

Ryosuke said loudly, approaching Jason.

Then, making sure he wouldn’t be seen, he whispered urgently and quietly—

"That guy has arrived!"