"For me, nothing is impossible!" Lan Mingang said confidently, his aura continuously rising.
Buzz~
An invisible Haoshoku Haki swept through the entire house, and although under Lan Mingang's control, it did not directly harm Tamayo and Yushiro.
But the pervasive terrifying pressure still made the two of them tremble.
Yushiro, who had originally been displeased with Lan Mingang, was now sprawled on the ground, looking at Lan Mingang with extreme terror.
Tamayo, sitting on the sofa, was not much better.
Although she was nervous and scared, she was also incredibly excited.
Because she had finally once again met a man no weaker than Muzan Kibutsuji!
Last time, unprepared, Muzan Kibutsuji self-destructed and escaped, not reappearing for a hundred years, outliving Yoriichi Tsugikuni.
But this time, she absolutely would not make the same mistake again!
Muzan Kibutsuji!
Your death is imminent!
The Haoshoku Haki dissipated, leaving the room in a mess.
Tamayo said, trembling:
"Lord Lan Mingang, if you can truly help me kill Muzan Kibutsuji, I will repay you by being your ox or horse in my next life!"
"Please!"
Tamayo bowed deeply to Lan Mingang.
Over several long centuries, Tamayo had spent every day researching medicine, studying herself, and at the same time searching for someone who could drag Muzan Kibutsuji until dawn.
Now that the opportunity had come again, Tamayo had to seize it.
Because she was not sure if this would be her last chance in this life!
"Lady Tamayo, you..."
Yushiro was dumbfounded to see Tamayo actually bowing and thanking the young man in front of her, and even saying she would repay him in her next life by being his ox or horse.
Lan Mingang instantly appeared in front of Tamayo, one hand cupping her chin, which was bowed and buried in her chest, and said:
"Miss Tamayo, you're overstating it. Just call me Ming Ang."
"And after we kill Muzan Kibutsuji, if you wish to repay me, why wait until your next life? I think this life is also fine."
Facing Lan Mingang's sudden, rude yet affectionate gesture, Tamayo felt her heart race, and ripples spread through her heart, which had been still for centuries.
Tamayo's eyes darted away, her cheeks flushed, but soon she seemed to think of something, a sad expression appeared on her face, and she pushed Lan Mingang with both hands.
"No..."
"I am a demon who has committed unforgivable sins, and in this life, I can never be... Mmph mmph mmph..."
Before Tamayo could finish speaking, Lan Mingang directly kissed Tamayo's mouth, silencing her as she was about to pour out her grievances.
Tamayo, whose brain was now blank from Lan Mingang's rude kiss, released centuries of loneliness in that instant, embracing and responding to Lan Mingang.
The two embraced and kissed passionately in the living room.
Yushiro, still slumped on the ground nearby, was dumbfounded.
His beloved Lady Tamayo had just been taken by someone?
Why was this happening?
After a long while, Lan Mingang and Tamayo both opened their eyes.
At this moment, Tamayo's cheeks were flushed, very shy, and she dared not meet Lan Mingang's gaze at all.
"Tamayo, I know you want to die with Muzan Kibutsuji to atone for your sins."
"But since I'm here, that won't happen."
"Next life is too far, I can't wait."
"I will kill all the demons in the world and kill Muzan Kibutsuji to atone for your sins."
"Believe me, I will definitely make Muzan Kibutsuji regret coming into this world!"
As a "fugitive," Tamayo had no one to rely on, and for these several centuries, she had lived every day cautiously.
On one hand, she avoided being killed by other demons, and on the other hand, she had to be careful not to be targeted by the Demon Slayer Corps.
Tamayo did not want to live such a life for even a day, but burdened by her sins, she could not simply die.
Contributing to the killing of Muzan Kibutsuji and dying with him seemed to her to be the best outcome.
And now, there was actually a young man (like everyone in front of the screen) who was handsome, elegant, imposing, refined, delicate, talented, dashing, heroic, extraordinary, and overwhelmingly powerful, choosing to help her atone for her sins.
Killing all the demons in the world and killing Muzan Kibutsuji.
How could this not move Tamayo?
Tamayo, with tears in her eyes, said:
"I believe you, but, can we wait until Muzan Kibutsuji is killed before we..."
Before Muzan Kibutsuji was killed, Tamayo felt that she was still a sinner, guilty at heart, and dared not be with Lan Mingang.
"Yes, I can wait for that," Lan Mingang said with a smile, reaching out to wipe away Tamayo's tears.
"Yushiro, go back to your room and wait for a bit. Ming Ang and I have some things to discuss," Tamayo said to the dazed Yushiro.
Yushiro nodded blankly, his eyes vacant, and got up to walk towards his room.
After Yushiro left, Tamayo sat on the sofa, not forgetting the purpose of Lan Mingang's visit to her home, and asked:
"Ming Ang, what is the favor you want me to help with?"
"The human transformation drug!" Lan Mingang replied.
Hearing that Lan Mingang had come for the human transformation drug, Tamayo was about to be surprised why Lan Mingang knew she was researching it, but then suddenly remembered that Lan Mingang seemed to know a lot about her, and said with understanding:
"The human transformation drug hasn't been fully developed yet. It's missing some crucial experimental subjects."
"The blood of the Twelve Kizuki?" Lan Mingang asked.
Tamayo nodded, but at the same time, she was curious what Lan Mingang needed the human transformation drug for.
Did he have family or friends who had become demons?
"Tamayo, what year is it now?"
Tamayo was puzzled. Why would Lan Mingang ask that?
Could it be that he was an old monster who had lived for thousands of years and just woke up today?
No!
If Lan Mingang was a demon from the same era as Muzan Kibutsuji, it wasn't impossible for him to know her.
And he also needed the human transformation drug!
"It's Taisho 2," Tamayo replied, and then asked Lan Mingang:
"Ming Ang, are you a demon?"
"A demon? Do you think I am?"
Tamayo shook her head. When she had kissed Lan Mingang just now, through his saliva, Tamayo could tell that Lan Mingang was not a demon.
"Don't think too much about it. I'm just an ordinary person. The human transformation drug is to turn a few demons back into humans," Lan Mingang said to Tamayo, pondering the timeline of Demon Slayer in his mind.
Taisho 2, judging by the weather and clothing, it's probably April or May...
So Tanjirou should still be training with Sakonji Urokodaki on Mt. Sagiri.
Mitsuri Kanroji has already joined the Demon Slayer Corps.
Kanae Kochou has already been killed by Douma.
Muzan Kibutsuji is very likely hiding in Tokyo.
"Tamayo, two years!"
"In two years at most, I will help you kill Muzan Kibutsuji!"
"Before that, please be careful. Muzan Kibutsuji is very likely hiding in Tokyo."
Tamayo covered her mouth in shock:
"Ming Ang, you're saying Muzan Kibutsuji is in Tokyo?"
"Yes, so wait for me..."
Boom!!!
A sudden explosion sounded, and Lan Mingang quickly got up.
Boom!!!
Another explosion sounded.
"Stay here!"
"I'm going out to take a look!"
With that, Lan Mingang rushed out of the house, jumped onto the roof, and looked in the direction of the explosions.
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