As the former clan leader of the Araki clan, it was impossible for Araki Mikoto not to be moved by the bloody scene before her.
However, when she thought of Araki Yoji trying to blow her up, and of her father's tragic death at the hands of his own kin.
The sliver of pity in her heart vanished completely.
To live, one must be selfish; to live well, one must be even more selfish.
As the saying goes, if a person does not look out for themselves, heaven and earth will destroy them!
While Araki Mikoto was lost in thought, Chen Xiao suddenly commanded, "Mikoto, spread the word. Tomorrow at noon, I will arrive at the Hokkai Shrine on time! If anyone wishes to defend it, they should set off as soon as possible!"
"Yes, Master!"
Araki Mikoto responded immediately, without a hint of hesitation. She understood Chen Xiao's intention.
Shrines were the spiritual totems of the Japanese people. If they were attacked, those in the supernatural world would surely not stand idly by.
Moreover, the attacker was a Chinese person!
The enmity between China and Japan could be traced back hundreds of years!
Therefore, as soon as Araki Mikoto spread the news, supernatural practitioners would undoubtedly flock to defend the Hokkai Shrine.
At that time, Chen Xiao could annihilate them all in one fell swoop!
Araki Mikoto accepted the order and left. Although she was now a commander without troops, she could still manage to spread the word.
Chen Xiao, on the other hand, didn't care whether she could spread the message or not, because his words were not meant for Araki Mikoto at all.
A pure white butterfly had been resting motionlessly on the top of the entrance. Only after Chen Xiao finished speaking did it flutter its wings and fly away.
Watching it fly further and further away, Chen Xiao curved his lips into a smile.
March, a season of chilly spring air, and the snow in Sapporo had not yet completely melted.
A butterfly appearing at this time was obviously very strange.
Even stranger was that after flying out, the butterfly transformed into a beam of white light, soaring over several mountains.
It finally flew into a secluded quiet room in the Hokkai Shrine and landed on a woman's fingertip.
The woman wore heavy makeup, and her kimono was adorned with delicate cherry blossoms in a purplish-red hue.
It seemed she was not wearing anything underneath the kimono, revealing a deep cleavage that added to her seductive and enchanting allure.
She brought the butterfly to her ear as if listening to something.
A few minutes later, the butterfly flew away.
A vigorous old man knelt below the woman and respectfully asked, "Miyamizu-guji, what did you hear?"
"The Araki clan has been annihilated. Now, besides Araki Mikoto, only you remain of the Araki clan."
The beautiful woman said calmly, with an indifferent expression.
"What?"
Upon hearing this, the old man immediately stood up in agitation!
He bowed his head and beat his chest, sighing deeply.
"Alas, I, Araki Ryohiko, have failed my ancestors!"
It turned out that this old man was Araki Mikoto's grandfather, the old patriarch of the Araki family, Araki Ryohiko.
At the same time, he held another identity: a priest of the Hokkai Shrine.
And the beautiful woman was the Miyamizu-guji of the Hokkai Shrine, Mizukawa Izuko, the highest-ranking person in the shrine.
"This wicked Chinese man, I will not rest until I have avenged my family!"
Araki Ryohiko gritted his teeth, his words punctuated by the clenching of his jaw, displaying his intense hatred for Chen Xiao.
It was because of this Chinese man that his granddaughter, whom he had always been proud of, had betrayed her family, betrayed the Emperor, and betrayed her country, becoming a rat that everyone wanted to kill.
Now, that Chinese man had also destroyed the entire Araki family.
Such a blood feud was deeper than the waters of Lake Toya, and he wished he could eat his flesh and sleep on his skin!
"Araki-kannushi, there is no need for you to be so agitated. I haven't finished speaking yet... That Chinese man said he will come to the Hokkai Shrine tomorrow at noon."
Miyamizu-guji said lightly.
"This bastard, he dares to come to the shrine to seek death! Very well, as long as he dares to come, the Inugami Daigoshin will surely ensure he never returns, his soul scattered to the winds!"
Araki Ryohiko said fiercely, his eyes filled with a menacing glint!
At this moment, Miyamizu-guji ordered, "Araki-kannushi, immediately notify the Toshiba family in Asahikawa City, the Sato family in Chitose City, and the Ueno family in Akabira City. Tell them to set off immediately to defend the Hokkai Shrine."
"And have them spread this news, inviting all patriotic individuals to participate in the defense. In short, the more people who come, the better!"
Upon hearing this, Araki Ryohiko hesitated for a moment: "Miyamizu-guji-sama, is this necessary?"
"Soldiers are trained for a thousand days to be used for one. Since they receive the protection of the Inugami Daigoshin on weekdays, they must naturally pledge their lives to the Inugami Daigoshin at critical moments!"
Miyamizu-guji said as a matter of course.
"But..."
Araki Ryohiko was full of confusion. "Could it be that the Inugami Daigoshin is also no match for that brat? If that's the case, then even more people would be useless, wouldn't they?"
In his opinion, if their strengths were similar, a human wave tactic would naturally have an advantage. However, the Chinese man's strength was clearly on a different level from these people. Even if they were all called, they would only be meaningless cannon fodder.
"Araki-kannushi, are you questioning me? To tell you the truth, this is the decision of the Inugami Daigoshin. If you question me, you are questioning the Inugami Daigoshin!"
Miyamizu-guji narrowed her eyes and said softly.
Araki Ryohiko immediately trembled all over in fear and quickly said, "This subordinate would not dare. This subordinate will go and notify them at once!"
"Hehehe, that's right."
Miyamizu-guji smiled with alluring eyes. "Araki-kannushi, hurry back. I have other matters to discuss with you."
Saying that, Miyamizu-guji gave Araki Ryohiko a seductive glance.
Araki Ryohiko's heart trembled, and his whole body began to feel hot: "Please wait a moment, Your Excellency!"
After speaking, Araki Ryohiko retreated. However, less than fifteen minutes later, he returned to the quiet room.
"Miyamizu-guji-sama, I have completed the task. They have all promised to dispatch their elite soldiers immediately to defend the Hokkai Shrine."
Araki Ryohiko reported, then his Adam's apple bobbed, and he asked with a look of longing, "Your Excellency, what other matters do you wish to discuss with this subordinate?"
"Araki-kannushi, come here."
Miyamizu-guji beckoned to Araki Ryohiko with a seductive expression.
Araki Ryohiko's face flushed, and he crawled on his knees to Miyamizu-guji, wishing he could press her down immediately.
Miyamizu-guji exhaled like a fragrant breeze, and with a reach, her jade-like fingers, as slender as green onions, slid across Araki Ryohiko's chest.
Araki Ryohiko's breathing became heavy like an old ox, and he could even hear his own heartbeat.
He had long heard that Miyamizu-guji was naturally promiscuous. Such a good thing had finally fallen upon him, and it seemed he was about to be favored.
Araki Ryohiko was still immersed in his rosy fantasies, but when Miyamizu-guji spoke, his heart suddenly sank!