"Mitsuri, Shinobu, do you have any plans after you go back?"
At the dinner table, Lin Tian curiously asked about their intentions. This trip was just to let them visit home and didn't have much to do with Lin Tian himself.
Of course, Lin Tian's main purpose this time was still to meet Mitsuri Kanroji's parents. After all, he had won their daughter's heart; he had to give her parents an explanation.
Besides that, Lin Tian also had to find a way to establish a connection with that side. Otherwise, even if people from that world wanted to come over, they'd have no way to, unless Shinobu Kocho or the others happened to remember someday.
"I plan to meet my father and mother, and my four younger siblings, just to update them on what I've been doing so they can stop worrying. And also, Xiao Tian, you..."
As Mitsuri Kanroji spoke, her face turned slightly red, and she glanced cautiously at Lin Tian.
"Mn, I will also go meet Uncle and Aunt."
Lin Tian stroked Mitsuri Kanroji's head. He had thought about meeting her parents ever since the night he and Mitsuri got together. Although his strength and status were incomparable to those mortals, they were still his father-in-law and mother-in-law. He still had to show some respect.
"We're preparing to meet up with everyone from before, have a gathering or something. And with my sister suddenly being resurrected, it will definitely scare them half to death."
Shinobu Kocho looked forward to the expressions of the other Pillars, speechless with shock, when they saw her sister. However, they would only meet with them. If the outside world found out they had the ability to resurrect people, it would probably have a huge impact on the Pillars' lives.
As for Kanao and Aoi Kanzaki, they planned to stay with Shinobu Kocho. After all, their parents had all been killed by demons. Besides the Butterfly Mansion, they had no other place to be attached to.
Regarding resurrecting their parents, Shinobu Kocho did have that intention, but it couldn't be done in this world. This world belonged to Lin Tian. Being able to resurrect Kanae Kocho here was only because Lin Tian had agreed. Resurrecting others was... unlikely.
"Can we go and see, too?"
Akemi Miyano was a little hesitant. They weren't from the MC world, nor were they from the Demon Slayer world. Could they really tag along?
"What else? You and Ai-chan want to live here all by yourselves?"
Lin Tian looked speechlessly at Akemi Miyano. Once he left, never mind whether their shared constitution would be cut off, just this desolate world, with monsters appearing at night... whether they could even take care of themselves living alone was a problem.
Although, he had already spammed the surrounding area with "prohibition torches," so no monsters would appear nearby.
Hearing Lin Tian's words, Akemi Miyano said no more, and then began to look forward to it. Another world! This was different from Lin Tian's desolate world; it was a world that truly had a civilization!
The meal ended quickly. After all, how much time does it take to eat a few bites?
"Is everyone ready? Then let's set off."
After speaking, a giant, light-blue vortex slowly appeared in front of Lin Tian.
Under Lin Tian's guidance, the group gradually walked into the vortex. After the last one, Shiho Miyano, stepped in, Lin Tian also entered the vortex.
......
At the former Ubuyashiki Estate, with the death of the Demon King Muzan Kibutsuji, the Ubuyashiki clan had been completely freed from their destiny and had gradually returned to a peaceful life.
"Peace, once so rare. I never thought it would one day truly be realized."
Kagaya Ubuyashiki was watering flowers in the courtyard, enjoying the sunlight with a look of contentment. Beside him, Sanemi Shinazugawa stood guard.
Suddenly, a light-blue vortex appeared in an empty space nearby. Kagaya Ubuyashiki stopped Sanemi Shinazugawa, who was about to attack. He already knew who was coming.
"Shinobu, Lianlianzi, welcome back."
Seeing the group gradually walking out, Kagaya Ubuyashiki revealed a happy smile. It had been a long time since he had seen them.
"Oyakata-sama, Sanemi, hello!"
Mitsuri Kanroji, that little ball of sunshine, greeted the two as soon as she came out. It really had been a long time since she'd seen them. At least a month, right?
As the others appeared, Kanae Kocho's figure finally appeared before the two.
"Oyakata-sama, and Mr. Shinazugawa, it's good to see you."
"Ka-Kanae!"
Seeing Kanae Kocho's figure appear, Kagaya Ubuyashiki and Sanemi Shinazugawa were stunned. Why would Kanae Kocho be here? Hadn't she... years ago...
Thinking of Lin Tian's miraculous abilities, Kagaya Ubuyashiki suddenly thought of an impossible possibility. Could it be?!
"That's right. It's just as Oyakata-sama is thinking. But this matter cannot be spoken of."
Seeing Kagaya Ubuyashiki's expression, Kanae Kocho knew he must have guessed the reason. However, she wasn't worried about the news of her resurrection leaking. If it did, they themselves would be the only ones to suffer the consequences.
Kagaya Ubuyashiki clearly understood the gravity of the situation and nodded, indicating that he would take this secret to his grave.
"Sanemi, after Shinobu and the others leave, we will act as if we never saw Kanae. Do you understand?"
"I understand."
Sanemi Shinazugawa also clearly knew the severity of the matter. He nodded with a grave expression, lost in thought.
"Shinobu, Mitsuri, you all chat for a bit. I'm going to see where to put the portal."
At that moment, Lin Tian walked out of the portal and spoke to Shinobu Kocho and the others.
"A portal? Oh, please follow me, Mr. Lin Tian."
When Kagaya Ubuyashiki heard Lin Tian, he immediately gestured for Lin Tian to follow him and told Sanemi Shinazugawa to send a message via Kasugai Crow, informing the other Pillars of their return.
Lin Tian followed Kagaya Ubuyashiki to an inconspicuous room. Kagaya Ubuyashiki walked to a bookshelf, pushed a book, and a hidden passage opened.
Lin Tian: ....... 'Is it necessary to be this cautious? This is a portal specially upgraded by the System. Who could possibly enter without my permission?'
.......
After a long while, Lin Tian and Kagaya Ubuyashiki returned to the courtyard.
"Um, well, Ai-chan, do you two still want to stay here? Mitsuri and I are going to meet her parents."
Seeing Shiho Miyano and Akemi Miyano looking a bit out of place, Lin Tian felt awkward. They weren't from this world, after all. It was impossible for them to blend in so quickly.
"No need. We're not that fragile. Besides, with our strength, we're invincible in this world."
Shiho Miyano picked up a stone from the ground and lightly crushed it into powder.
"Alright then. We'll be going first."
Confirming Shiho Miyano wasn't just putting on a brave face, Lin Tian went to Mitsuri Kanroji's side, preparing to take her home.
Clink, Splash
Lin Tian threw an invisibility potion on himself and Mitsuri Kanroji. Then, the two of them took off from the ground, flying toward Mitsuri Kanroji's house.
"Truly magical"
Seeing the two disappear into thin air, Kagaya Ubuyashiki was completely stunned. He felt that, aside from the battle against tens of thousands of demons, today was the day he had been most surprised.
"Everyone, please, come inside and sit."
Meanwhile, Lin Tian and Mitsuri Kanroji had already arrived at Mitsuri Kanroji's home.
"Dad, Mom, I'm home!"