The hunter who teases his prey is no longer Shuten-dōji, but has become the now seemingly insignificant Yama-dōji.
"Oh, I forgot to introduce myself. You probably wouldn't be interested if I told you I was human; but I have another identity, which you may have heard of." Yan Di, mimicking the way Shuten-dōji had done when he appeared, bowed slightly in his direction: "Those who have seen me before call me Taotie!"
Nice to meet you!
Before the word 'teach' could even be uttered, the previously imposing Shuten-dōji vanished before their very eyes like a cat seeing a mouse.
The dark clouds dispersed, and the storm vanished without a trace as Shuten-dōji left. If it weren't for the reminder of the devastation left by the raging wind in the flower fields around her, Song Mengmeng would have truly thought that everything that had just happened was just a dream that seemed more real, and wouldn't have considered anything else.
She turned her head inch by inch, staring at Yan Di beside her. As if seeing him for the first time, she blinked in shock and fear, and the ahoge on her head obediently stopped swaying.
Gluttony...
Why would such a legendary figure suddenly appear beside her?!
This is not scientific!
This world is clearly devoid of spiritual energy; it's just an ordinary world within a book...
Why did a gluttonous monster suddenly appear?!
And he was her husband in name only!!
What kind of ridiculously melodramatic and absurd plot is this?!
Don't ask, you'll regret it if you do!
I regret it so much!
That unreliable Shuten-dōji can run away after he's done his act, what is she going to do?! Where can she run to?!
Forget it, I'm done with this, whatever!
Having come to terms with reality, the little Pixiu completely succumbed to a Buddhist-like attitude, giving up the struggle and lying down to await its death!
"Don't worry, if you behave, I won't eat you." Emperor Yan was amused by the little Pixiu's dejected and lifeless appearance. He reached out and stroked the little tuft of hair that also looked listless, and chuckled as he made his promise to the little Pixiu.
This promise revived Song Mengmeng, who had completely given up the struggle. Her bright eyes looked at Yan Di expectantly, and she immediately took advantage of the situation, saying, "Then can I leave?!"
If she could run, of course she would run as fast as she could!
How incredibly stupid would someone have to be to stay by the Gluttonous Boss's side? Aren't they afraid he'll just eat them whole when he gets hungry?!
It's important to understand that Taotie is different from other monsters. The souls that Taotie swallows have absolutely no chance of being reincarnated! No matter what their identity was or how powerful they were in life, once they are swallowed by Taotie, they will only become nourishment for Taotie to become stronger!
She doesn't want to be eaten as food!
"Of course not." Emperor Yan smiled and reached out to stop the little guy who was about to run away at any moment. He said slowly, "There are some things that I think we should talk things out first."
"What...thing?" Song Mengmeng blinked, staring blankly at Yan Di. The thought that behind such a gentle and handsome face, which showed no signs of threat, was actually such a terrifying beast sent a chill down Song Mengmeng's spine. This...this was just too terrifying...
Help! She's about to be eaten!
“I’m not one to like owing favors, but you just saved me.” Yan Di raised his hand and pinched the bridge of his nose, sighing helplessly. Then he looked at Song Mengmeng with a troubled expression, seemingly talking to himself, or perhaps seeking her opinion: “Little one, what do you think we should do?!”
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