Demon Progenitor Development Project

While Kazehachi was rushing towards Nara Castle without stopping, Shugo and his group had already set off ahead of time, leaving Nara Castle early and heading towards the distance.

After a long journey, they finally arrived at a city called Ciwu.

The city of Ciwu is managed by a family surnamed Jiguo.

Upon entering the city, Shugo and his companions sought out a local guide, hoping to learn more about the country and Ciwu City through him.

According to the guide, the country has been operating in this area for a long time and has a well-known reputation.

This family not only governed effectively but also showed great care for the people of the city. Because of this, Ciwu City has always maintained a peaceful and harmonious atmosphere.

Strolling through the streets of Ciwu City, you can see the happy smiles on the faces of the people coming and going.

Everyone here seems to be full of energy and vitality.

The patrolling warriors were particularly eye-catching; they were all tall and strong, clad in heavy armor with sashes around their waists, and their steps were steady and powerful.

"This place looks nice."

Shugo and Muzan walked down the street, sighing with emotion.

You can tell the standard of living in a city just by looking at the mental state of its residents.

Noticing the patrolling samurai glancing around from time to time, Shugo muttered to himself.

"I have a feeling something bad is going to happen."

Nara gives people a feeling of desolation and lifelessness, with the only prosperous area being the geisha district.

That prosperity, however, was distorted and decadent.

The patrolling samurai all walked with unsteady steps, and one could often hear their comments about the courtesans and their unsettling smiles.

The city gates of Ciwu appeared orderly and well-organized.

Shugo and his group, who entered the city at night, were subjected to a lengthy inspection.

They looked at me with a particularly strange expression.

"Please come in, gentlemen. And please come in, Your Majesty." A warrior suddenly stepped forward and stopped them.

Shugo and Muzan arrived at the mansion of the Tsugikuni family within the castle.

The two were served separately.

As soon as Shugo stepped into the reception room and saw the face of Lord Tsugikuni, his pupils involuntarily contracted.

This, this?

Isn't that Yoriichi's face?

Remembering the shrewish red-haired Yoriichi, Shugo carefully examined the lord of the Tsugikuni Kingdom.

The same red hair.

The same face, except for the absence of those strange lines, is exactly the same!

Noticing the merchant's scrutinizing gaze, Jiguo Yansheng frowned almost imperceptibly.

As a samurai, Kokushikatsu Tsugikuni was very straightforward and didn't waste words.

"Wild beasts outside Ciwu City?"

Hiiragi asked, puzzled.

"Yes, wild beasts roam outside Ciwu City at night and often attack caravans and villages. Caravans haven't traveled the Ciwu route for some time now."

As the head of the clan, Tsugikuni Kokusatsu could not help but worry.

Leaving aside the additional benefits such as news and supplies brought by the caravans, the taxes paid by the caravan trade alone are a very important source of income for the nation.

"Master, didn't you take any warriors to exterminate the wild beasts?"

Hiiragi asked, puzzled.

"That cunning beast never appears during the day; at night it only attacks civilians and caravans with only a few guards. Later, even some large caravans were attacked."

Ji Guoyan Sheng spoke in a somber tone.

"I'd like to ask Mr. Fujiwara, how did the caravan get in?"

After personally leading teams multiple times without finding even a single animal hair, unrest began to stir within the clan.

"You are the first caravan to set foot in Ciwu in the past two months."

Kokushige stared intently at Hiiragi.

Hiiragi broke out in a cold sweat.

A ferocious beast that appears at night?

Later, they even began attacking large caravans?

Could this be a ghost?

The progenitor of all demons is in the convoy; which demon would dare to attack?

Do you think you have too much life?

Shugo faced the hopeful gaze of Tsugikuni Mikatsu and maintained a polite but awkward smile.

The two men were chatting about serious matters when Muzan was led into the backyard, feeling utterly bored.

Lady Jiguo had prepared tea and snacks early on, and with a quiet and elegant demeanor, she chatted with the black-haired woman in front of her.

The woman before him, with her black hair and red eyes, was an absolute beauty, flawless except for her excessively pale complexion.

His pale complexion only added to his sickly appearance.

only……

Lady Jiguo looked at his face and knew he was seriously ill.

The other party's husband actually brought his wife along when they went out to do business?

Traveling with caravans is not a comfortable place to recuperate.

Lady Jiguo was puzzled.

When speaking to the woman who appeared to be seriously ill, Lady Jiguo's tone of voice softened considerably.

Muzan's response was not enthusiastic.

They chatted casually.

It's hard for two married women to avoid talking about their children.

Lady Jiguo already had two sons, the elder son was three years old and the younger son was less than one year old.

Noticing that the black-haired woman seemed somewhat interested, Lady Jiguo couldn't help but say more.

"Yusheng is so naughty, he can run and move around..." Madam Jiguo rambled on, her expression full of maternal love.

My mind is full of memories.

Muzan wasn't interested in the so-called 'Yusheng'; he was just wondering if he and Shugo would have a child.

Can ghosts have children together?

Searching his mind for cases, Muzan found nothing.

The fact that ghosts cannot gather in groups already eliminates the prerequisite for having children.

Should we agree to Hiiragi's plan?

Muzan hesitated.

As the maid opened the sliding door, she called out, and a white cat darted in and pounced into Lady Jiguo's arms.

"Ah! Xiaoling!"

Lady Jiguo cried out in surprise.

Upon seeing the cat, Muzan's face instantly darkened, and he looked at the cat with disgust and indifference.

Muzan Kibutsuji hates cats the most!!

Or you could say the cats other than him.