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"Ink, how does it taste?"

As the ghost god Li Mo was pondering the orders he had just given to his forces, he suddenly smelled an enticing aroma of grilled meat mixed with sauce. When he opened his eyes, he saw Kocho Kanae standing smiling in front of him, her slender hands holding more than a dozen skewers of yakitori. The yakitori skewers, made from the tenderest chicken pieces and sprinkled with seasoning, looked crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the tempting aroma made one's appetite soar.

Yakitori skewers are considered one of Japan's classic street foods. The shop that Kanae Kocho found is even an old shop with a history of over a hundred years. She and Shinobu Kocho praised the craftsmanship highly. Kanae Kocho even took her lover to try it!

"Hmm~!"

Faced with his woman's kindness, Ghost God Li Mo accepted the yakitori skewers without hesitation. He tasted them and found the crispy on the outside and tender on the inside chicken, with a slightly sweet and spicy flavor, quite delicious. He quickly devoured more than a dozen skewers. Then, showing interest, he pulled Butterfly Kanae forward and whispered to his woman, "Kanae, the taste is really good. Let's stroll around and enjoy the food..."

Well, with four beautiful girls by his side, it's impossible for Ghost God Li Mo to go to Yoshiwara, the most famous geisha district in Japan. Besides, Japan's nightlife is actually quite lacking now. Places like Western-style bars are child's play in Ghost God Li Mo's eyes, far less exciting than what he had before he transmigrated.

In contrast, the Yoshiwara red-light district, which still exists and is in operation in Japan, is actually more interesting to the demon god Li Mo. It is said that there is even an Upper Moon demon hidden there. However, looking at the four beautiful girls beside him, the demon god Li Mo is naturally not foolish enough to take them to Yoshiwara red-light district for a stroll. Moreover, even if the courtesans in Yoshiwara red-light district are said to be very beautiful, he believes that they are definitely not even a fraction as beautiful as Kocho Kanae and the others. The two sides are not even in the same league.

Seeing the ghost god Li Mo pulling her forward, and the strange looks from passersby, Kocho Kanae blushed slightly. However, she did not refuse him at all. Instead, she gently took her lover's arm and followed slightly behind him. Her heart was filled with tenderness and affection, and she wished she could enjoy the precious time alone with her lover.

However, the demon god Li Mo wanted to shower his favors on several beautiful girls he was close to. He and Kocho Kanae enjoyed several delicious snacks, and he also dragged Kocho Shinobu, Kurihana Kanao, and Kanroji Mitsuri along to enjoy various local delicacies...

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(I feel this photo best captures Kanroji Mitsuri after her transformation, a transformation rooted in the essence of life.)

Chapter 20 Visiting Tamayo

Ten days later, the ghost god Li Mo was finally ready to end his trip to Tokyo. During those ten days, he and several beautiful women had thoroughly enjoyed Tokyo, visiting some of the still-existing attractions and tasting many Japanese delicacies that he had never eaten before his transmigration.

It must be said that the world at this time has not yet suffered from large-scale pollution. Japan is not shameless enough to ignore the major incident at the nuclear power plant and even plan to discharge nuclear wastewater into the sea. For example, in the current world of Demon Slayer, the surrounding waters of Japan are still unpolluted and have abundant fish resources. The fishing grounds of Hokkaido are particularly rich in resources, and the variety of seafood products is so abundant that it is very satisfying. Moreover, there are many wealthy people in Tokyo, and all kinds of beef, mutton, pork, and poultry products can be bought at will if you have money.

Especially for the ghost god Li Mo and Butterfly Kanae, there was no need to worry about eating too much seafood causing gout or indigestion. As superhumans, they had strong digestive abilities and could eat a lot of delicious food without any problems. In fact, they could even enjoy more of the food.

Of course, the food that Ghost God Li Mo and Butterfly Kanae tasted were either well-known street food or fresh seafood with outstanding ingredients. Ghost God Li Mo declined any such things as the most authentic kaiseki cuisine. He simply couldn't appreciate the so-called food that involved eating tofu and dried fish and trying to feel some kind of artistic conception. He directly chose food that relied on either skill or ingredients to satisfy his appetite in the most direct way.

Several beautiful girls, including Kanae Kocho, agreed with this point. Even though they used to appreciate the artistic conception when enjoying sweets and tea ceremonies, appreciating gourmet food was a completely different matter. Moreover, whether in the Demon Slayer Corps or with the demon god Li Mo, one cannot expect to undergo any arduous training if one is not well-fed. The world of Demon Slayer is still some distance away from the extraordinary world, so it is unthinkable to cultivate by simply drinking the northwest wind or cold water.

Anyway, the ghost god Li Mo and the several beautiful girls had a very pleasant few days. Then, the ghost god Li Mo began to let them resume their normal cultivation. At the same time, he confirmed the guest he was going to find in Tokyo and went to visit him for a good chat!

"Mo, shall we visit our guests tonight?"

That night, when the ghost god Li Mo took Kocho Kanae and the others out, Kocho Kanae, who had changed into a set of combat attire, looked at her man with some disbelief and couldn't help but voice the question in her heart.

If it weren't for the ghost god Li Mo speaking in person, Kocho Kanae would have thought it was a joke!

Even in Europe and America, where such etiquette is least emphasized, it is rare to visit someone at night. In the East, where etiquette is important, unless it is an acquaintance, people usually choose to visit in the morning. Those who are more particular will first send their visiting card and wait for the host's reply before making a formal visit.

Given Kijin Li Mo's flippant attitude, Kocho Kanae naturally realized that the people they were supposed to visit seemed to be quite special. They had even changed into outfits more suitable for battle. However, Kijin Li Mo hadn't explicitly stated any hostile intentions, leaving Kocho Kanae feeling quite uneasy. Compared to her two younger sisters and Kanroji Mitsuri, she was much more dedicated to assisting her man, unlike the other three beautiful girls who were practically being spoiled.

It's not that Shinobu Kocho, Kanae Tsuyuri, and Mitsuri Kanroji have become mascots. It's just that they now spend their free time practicing martial arts and playing around. They don't need to worry too much about combat, but asking them to help the demon god Li Mo with his problems is wishful thinking. The three of them are either not cut out for it or have no interest in it at all.

As for Kanae Kocho, as a former Demon Slayer Corps Flower Pillar, she has some understanding of management. In addition, being the eldest of the four beautiful girls, she naturally feels that she should shoulder more responsibility.

"That's right!"

Faced with Kanae's question, Li Mo, who had just buttoned up his trench coat, answered confidently. His eyes darted around a few times before he looked at Kanae and the other three beautiful girls with a hint of amusement, and he directly instructed, "When we see guests later, don't be surprised. Even if you are surprised, you must listen to me before acting. Remember this well, and don't act rashly..."

As a demon, Li Mo naturally knew who the first guest his group would be meeting was. Although that guest had broken free from the control of the Demon King Muzan Kibutsuji, he was still a demon. At most, he no longer ate people but occasionally drank human blood to maintain his existence. If they were unaware of this, Kanae Kocho might just swing her sword at him as soon as they met. Naturally, he had to give her some warnings in advance.

Hearing the instructions from the ghost god Li Mo, the beautiful girls including Kocho Kanae and Kocho Shinobu were a little curious. However, they soon understood why the ghost god Li Mo would give such instructions. The reason was that the guest they were going to meet was actually a female ghost doctor, Tamayo!

……

In the original anime and manga storyline of "Demon Slayer," the female demon doctor Tamayo is naturally a very important character. As the first demon to break free from Muzan Kibutsuji's control, she even later successfully invented a drug to turn demons into humans by studying Nezuko Kamado's blood.

These two points alone are enough for intelligent people to realize the importance of this female demon doctor, Tamayo. It can be said that her medical skills are absolutely at an extremely high level in the Demon Slayer world. Otherwise, even if the Demon King Muzan Kibutsuji was successfully defeated by the Demon Slayer Corps, one of the remaining evil demons might become a new Demon King. The [Human Transformation Drug] solves this problem at its root.

Therefore, the female demon doctor Tamayo was the person that the demon god Li Mo wanted to visit in Tokyo. The reason was that her medical research and development capabilities were indeed outstanding. Moreover, she was currently the only demon who had broken free from the control of the demon king Muzan Kibutsuji, so her research reference value was very high. The demon god Li Mo did not need to eliminate her. He was just going to visit her and take the opportunity to study her situation. He was completely confident that there would be no possibility of anything going wrong.

As for the residence of the female demon doctor Tamayo, even though the original Demon Slayer anime didn't specify the exact location, it's located in Asakusa Ward, Tokyo, and she's a female doctor. There aren't many people who fit this description. Besides, the power that the demon god Li Mo currently wields is extremely strong. Checking the personnel information of hospitals in Asakusa Ward, Tokyo, would be an extremely easy task for him.

In just over ten days, during his leisure time, the ghost god Li Mo learned all the information about the female ghost doctor Tamayo. Now, he brought Kocho Kanae and her group to visit this female ghost doctor Tamayo!

“Who are you?!”

When the ghost god Li Mo ignored the illusion and went directly to a house in Asakusa, Tokyo, he knocked on the door and waited for less than ten seconds. A young man with long silver hair opened the door and froze on the spot.

Yushiro! This handsome young man with long silver-white hair is the only demon created not by the [original demon blood] of the Demon King Muzan, but by the female demon doctor Tamayo. However, unlike those demons who eat human flesh and drink human blood, Yushiro and the female demon doctor Tamayo can survive by occasionally drinking some blood. Therefore, they do not even feel that they are a threat to the Demon Slayer Corps. For example, the Ubuyashiki family occasionally has some contact with the female demon doctor Tamayo.

However, Yushiro, who possessed the illusion-creating Blood Demon Technique, looked at the group of ghosts and gods outside the door with some suspicion and uncertainty. He did not recognize the people outside, but his own senses told him that they were definitely not ordinary people.

"Yushiro, what happened? Hmm, you're not members of the Demon Slayer Corps..."

Seeing Yushiro standing at the door with a somewhat bewildered expression, a gentle and melodious female voice rang out, followed by a beautiful figure appearing beside him. She then noticed the Onijin Li Mo and Kocho Kanae, her beautiful eyes widening in surprise before she quickly realized what was happening. She spoke gently to the Onijin Li Mo, saying, "Indeed, the Ubuyashiki clan hasn't contacted me for a hundred years. I suppose you have other business to discuss. May we come in and tell you what it is?"

Doctor Tamayo, the Ghost!

The beautiful woman who just appeared was stunning. She had long black hair parted in the middle and styled into a large, low bun. She wore a deep purple kimono and had gentle eyes. She was none other than Tamayo, the female ghost doctor that the ghost god Li Mo and his group were looking for. Her abilities and knowledge were absolutely outstanding.

Without going into other details, her ability to successfully break free from the control of the Progenitor Demon Blood by the Demon King Muzan Kibutsuji through her medical skills is unique among all demons. Even when Muzan Kibutsuji strengthened his control, Nezuko Kamado remained a special case. All other demons were controlled by the Progenitor Demon Blood. Just this alone shows how outstanding Tamayo's medical skills are, placing her among the top in the entire Demon Slayer world.

In contrast, the female ghost doctor Tamayo's insight was equally outstanding. She immediately saw the extraordinary nature of the ghost god Li Mo and Kocho Kanae, who were perfect superhuman life forms completely different from ordinary people. Moreover, the female ghost doctor Tamayo was certain that the other party was not from the Demon Slayer Corps or the demon side, nor did they seem to have any malicious intentions. Otherwise, they would have come to their door long ago.

Faced with the orders from the female ghost doctor Tamayo, Yushiro was somewhat puzzled but dared not speak rashly. He stood aside, prepared for the worst. Even if his premonition told him that it was extremely dangerous, Yushiro would never back down in front of the person he was protecting.

"Then we'll have to bother you, Ms. Tamayo. This is our welcoming gift!"

Upon seeing the female ghost doctor Tamayo's appearance and hearing her slightly probing words, the ghost god Li Mo responded with a very frank nod, signaling the two bodyguards to present the gift box they were holding with both hands, directly expressing his goodwill towards her.

If it were an ordinary demon, even one of the Twelve Demon Moons, Demon God Li Mo would naturally not be so polite. Most of the demons in the Demon Slayer world deserve to die. The few powerful demons who don't deserve to die are ones he hasn't encountered yet. As for the female demon doctor Tamayo, Demon God Li Mo has a very good impression of her. People like her who can successfully break free from the control of the Demon King through their own abilities and luck are truly admirable.

In any case, Li Mo, the Ghost God, didn't think that without the cheat ability of the [White Mist Space], it would be hard to say whether he could break free from the control of the [Progenitor Demon Blood] on his own. Just looking at the demons under the control of the Demon King Muzan Kibutsuji after the female demon doctor Tamayo, almost none of them had broken free from his control. Even with the special case of the demonized Nezuko Kamado, it was still clear how much control the Demon King Muzan had over his demons.

To put it simply, the Demon King Muzan has created at least tens of thousands of demons over the past few centuries, yet no third demon, besides the female demon doctor Tamayo and Kamado Nezuko, has been able to break free from the control of the [Original Demon Blood]. This shows just how difficult it is. For the Demon God Li Mo to achieve this without relying on his own cheat-like abilities is extremely difficult, almost to the point of being completely impossible.

Now, the ghost god Li Mo has developed a sense of respect for the female ghost doctor Tamayo. He has no intention of dealing with her. His visit with gifts and his polite manner are enough to show his friendly attitude towards her and Yushiro.

"You're too kind, sir. Please prepare some tea and snacks!"

Hearing the words of the ghost Li Mo, and discovering that the other party had actually prepared a gift for his visit, he knew that the other party was probably the female ghost doctor Tamayo who came with good intentions. He breathed a sigh of relief and responded with a light laugh while instructing Yushiro beside him.

Although the female ghost doctor Tamayo and Yushiro could survive by drinking a little human blood, they could still taste some of the flavors in their food. At most, they couldn't rely on it for survival. Unlike those evil spirits who were more interested in human flesh and blood, the female ghost doctor Tamayo kept tea and snacks at home. She could arrange for Yushiro to prepare them now to entertain any guests who might come.

Yushiro was very unhappy, but he still obediently followed the instructions of the female ghost doctor Tamayo, leading the way to invite the ghost god Li Mo and Kocho Kanae and the others in. Then he hurriedly prepared tea and snacks to entertain this group of uninvited guests!

……

When the group of ghosts, including Li Mo and his companions, entered the living room of the house, the beautiful girls, including Kanae Butterfly, immediately recognized the condition of the house. It was comparable to the residence of an ordinary wealthy person, which would be considered upper-middle class in Japan, but it was not an exaggeration to describe it as belonging to the female ghost doctor, Tamayo.

Even disregarding the fact that the female ghost doctor Tamayo has lived for hundreds of years, anything she possessed during the Warring States period would be considered an antique by today's standards. The wealthy Japanese who made their fortunes from the First World War wouldn't be stingy in this regard. Moreover, the female ghost doctor Tamayo's medical skills were exceptionally outstanding, making her undoubtedly a high-income earner in Japan, much like doctors in later generations. Her income would be considered high in Japan, and her benefits would be excellent.

After calming down Kanae and the others from their initial surprise, the demon god Li Mo took the opportunity to tell them about the female demon doctor Tamayo. He learned that she had managed to break free from the control of the progenitor of demons and no longer needed to feed on human flesh and blood. She only needed a little blood occasionally to survive. She had also cooperated with the Demon Slayer Corps. So naturally, he didn't say anything more.

After Yushiro brought over tea and snacks, the ghost Li Mo took a sip of tea and then asked the female ghost doctor Tamayo how she had managed to break free from the control of the [Progenitor Demon Blood]. He was quite interested in this question!

"Lord Li Mo, you want to ask how to get rid of the control of the [Primordial Ghost Blood]? Well, I used drugs to change the ghost blood in my body back then, but the Ghost King has now made changes, so this trick is no longer useful!"

Upon hearing the question from the ghost god Li Mo, the female ghost doctor Zhu Shi pondered for a few seconds before telling Li Mo and the others the reason and the current situation.

Back then, the female demon doctor Tamayo experienced the sudden emergence of Yoriichi Tsugikuni. After becoming a demon and regaining her memories, she secretly hid and tested the situation of the "Progenitor Demon Blood" in various ways. It took her decades to successfully eliminate the control of the "Progenitor Demon Blood". She was even able to use her own demon blood to create the only new demon who broke free from the control of the Demon King, Yushiro, in a voluntary manner.

Now, the Demon King Muzan's control methods have been significantly improved. For example, he can even sense the evil spirits who utter his name, proving that this trashy Demon King still has some ability, but it is mostly used for self-preservation or controlling his subordinates.

You suggest using other methods?

As for this problem, unless it's an extremely rare exception like Li Mo, who uses a cheat code, or Nezuko Kamado, who becomes a demon, the difficulty of breaking free from the control of the [Original Demon Blood] that has merged with one's own is simply too high for a demon to do. Otherwise, the original Demon Slayer anime and manga storyline wouldn't have shown a few demons breaking free from the Demon King's control.

Li Mo, a ghost who had anticipated this situation, was not discouraged by the female ghost doctor Tamayo's answer. He nodded slightly to indicate that he understood, and then spoke words that shocked everyone (the evil spirits) in the room:

"So, Ms. Tamayo, how is your research on drugs that can turn demons back into humans progressing?"

Chapter 21 The Difference Between Similarities and Differences

"So, Ms. Tamayo, how is your research on drugs that can turn demons back into humans progressing?"

The voice of the ghost god Li Mo wasn't loud, but it made the beautiful eyes of the female ghost doctor Tamayo narrow, and Yushiro was even more astonished. Even the previously quiet beauties like Kocho Kanae looked over with surprise on their faces.

A drug that turns demons back into humans!

As for this kind of thing, Kocho Kanae and the others had never even heard of it. Even Kocho Kanae, who was once the Demon Slayer Corps' Flower Pillar, had never heard of such a thing. It was something that belonged to the Ubuyashiki family and the female demon doctor Tamayo.

During the time when the female demon doctor Tamayo was cooperating with the Demon Slayer Corps, the head of the Ubuyashiki family at the time saw a special demon doctor who had broken free from the Demon King's control and did not eat people. Naturally, he thought about whether other evil demons could make such changes, so that the Demon Slayer Corps could concentrate all its strength to surround and kill the Demon King Muzan Kibutsuji, and end the tragic misfortune that had been afflicted on the Ubuyashiki family for a thousand years and passed down to their descendants.

Unfortunately, as the female demon doctor Tamayo said, her ability to escape the control of the Demon King Kibushi Muzan was purely due to her medical skills and a bit of luck. Once the Demon King Kibushi Muzan discovered that some demons could break free from his control, he naturally strengthened his control in this area, and no demons had the opportunity to escape his control anymore.

Even though the head of the Ubuyashiki family at the time and several subsequent leaders of the Demon Slayer Corps reached a certain consensus through communication with the female demon doctor Tamayo and did not regard her as an enemy, there was still a barrier between the female demon doctor Tamayo and the Demon Slayer Corps. She and Yushiro could survive by drinking some blood, but they were still considered "demons". To say that the Demon Slayer Corps was not on guard would be a joke. And apart from Yushiro, the female demon doctor Tamayo did not completely trust anyone else.

It is precisely because there is mutual apprehension, and the female demon doctor Tamayo has not developed any truly powerful weapons against demons, and has had no contact with the Demon Slayer Corps for a hundred years, that the Demon Slayer Corps may still have the past leaders who know about her situation, but those Pillar-level powerhouses may not know, after all, there are many Pillar-level powerhouses who are meant to kill all demons, and knowing about this special demon would probably cause trouble.

As for the "human-transforming drug," it was a concept conceived by the female demon doctor Tamayo. However, until she lost contact with the Demon Slayer Corps, there was no effective progress. Her continuous research over the past hundred years has clearly yielded no real results!

"...Mr. Li Mo, I have spent over a hundred years researching the drug that can turn evil spirits back into humans, but I still haven't truly completed it, and it's not even a semi-finished product!"

Seeing that both the ghost god Li Mo and the butterfly Kanae were looking over, a trace of reminiscence and bitterness appeared on the pretty face of the female ghost doctor Tamayo. She then shook her head, directly answering the question, indicating that the [human transformation drug] was still not truly completed.

Given Tamayo's personality, if she were to actually complete the "human-turning medicine," she wouldn't hesitate to give it to the Demon Slayer Corps, so that there would be no more man-eating demons in this world. In fact, she herself doesn't want to live the life of a demon. She would rather give up the dreams of many people who would do anything to achieve immortality than live her future as a demon.

Admittedly, for some high-ranking Japanese officials who exploit the common people, becoming a cannibalistic demon is completely irrelevant. As long as they can achieve immortality, eating people is no problem. In fact, if it weren't for the Demon Slayer Corps and the Shinto priests' efforts to conceal the existence of demons and their ability to achieve immortality, it wouldn't be surprising what actions the Japanese high-ranking officials might take. However, for the female demon doctor Tamayo, she never wanted to become a demon, especially after learning that she had been deceived.

Back then, Tamayo, who was still human, suffered from an incurable disease. In order to see her child grow up, she did everything she could to find a cure. Later, she was deceived by the demon king Muzan Kibutsugu and became a demon. In a state of being unable to control herself, she killed her husband and child with her own hands.

Under these circumstances, it is easy to imagine how deep the hatred that the female demon doctor Tamayo, who had become a demon, felt for the demon king Muzan Kibutsuji after she regained her senses is.

At the same time, when cooperating with the Demon Slayer Corps, the female demon doctor Tamayo also thought about completely eliminating the problem of the Demon King Muzan Kibutsuji and other evil demons. Her idea was to create a special drug that could turn evil demons back into humans, thereby killing the Demon King Muzan Kibutsuji and other evil demons.

After all, the advantage of demons lies in their near-immortality and superhuman regenerative abilities, including those of Demon King Muzan Kibutsuji. Combined with their Blood Demon Arts and powerful physical attributes, these demons have been able to suppress the Demon Slayer Corps' relentless extermination efforts. In fact, without the presence of counters like sunlight and Nichirin Blades, demons would have been a human-shaped natural disaster for Japan in the age of cold weapons. Even thousands or tens of thousands of demons couldn't kill a single ordinary demon, let alone demons with Blood Demon Arts.

Unfortunately, after suffering a setback at the hands of the female demon doctor Tamayo, the Demon King Kibutsuji Muzan tightened his control over his demons. Furthermore, since the transformation of a human into a demon already represents a fundamental change in life, the difficulty of turning a demon back into a human is extremely high. Even though the female demon doctor Tamayo has been trying for over a hundred years, she is stuck at a certain crucial hurdle and unable to truly break through.

Now that the ghost god Li Mo has brought up this topic, the female ghost doctor Zhu Shi sighed as she explained her research. She also inexplicably felt that the ghost god Li Mo and the others were very reliable, completely disregarding how important what she was saying was!

"I see……"

Upon hearing the words of the female ghost doctor Tamayo, the demon god Li Mo recalled the plot of the original "Demon Slayer" anime he remembered and nodded in understanding. Then, looking at the female ghost doctor who was elegantly sipping tea, he suddenly spoke up, guessing at something she hadn't mentioned earlier: "If I'm not mistaken, Miss Tamayo's current research seems to lack sufficient samples, such as the blood of the Twelve Demon Moons or even the Demon King himself, and some other key factors, right?"

Although Li Mo, the ghost god, remembered watching the anime "Demon Slayer," and in the manga version, the female demon doctor Tamayo successfully developed the "human-transforming drug," that was inspired by Nezuko Kamado. Given the current situation, it's not surprising that she hasn't successfully developed the "human-transforming drug."

Moreover, Li Mo, the Ghost God, had studied the situation of evil spirits. He himself had fundamentally changed the body of an evil spirit through the [Yin Yang Escape]. Other evil spirits were simply extraordinary life forms transformed by the [Primordial Ghost Blood]. They were essentially different from humans. They ate humans to plunder the life force contained in human flesh and blood. However, the flesh and blood of livestock such as cattle and sheep could not satisfy the appetite of evil spirits. They were special extraordinary life forms that suddenly appeared specifically targeting humans.

If Li Mo were to conduct a thorough study himself, he would find that if he used his extraordinary powers, the probability of turning demons back into humans would not be low. However, the idea of ​​using medicine to turn demons back into humans, like the one in Demon Slayer who transformed Muzan Kibutsuji from a human into the progenitor of demons, or like the female demon doctor Tamayo, is a goal that is basically impossible and not something he would be willing to do.

However, when the ghost god Li Mo saw the female ghost doctor Tamayo and heard her talk about the "human-transforming medicine," he thought of a possibility and directly asked the question to see if things were really as he thought.