When Sesshomaru, Rin, and Bosaku Sei returned to the team, Inuyasha and Kagome both sensed a change in the dynamics within the group.
There was a look of accomplishment in Bosaku Sei's eyes, and the interaction between Rin and Sesshomaru seemed to have become more intimate.
Kagome pulled Inuyasha's hand, signaling him to keep quiet. Although Inuyasha didn't say anything, his dissatisfaction still existed in his heart.
He looked into Kagome's eyes, as if searching for some kind of answer.
Kagome glanced at Inuyasha and then turned her gaze to Bosaku Sei, knowing that Bosaku Sei's role would be very important in the upcoming journey. She also knew that both Sesshomaru and Inuyasha would have to understand this.
"The Pure Spirit Mountain is in this direction. It will take about ten days of travel. Let's get ready to hit the road," Sesshomaru's voice broke the brief silence. His gaze was firm, seeing through everyone's thoughts at a glance.
As they walked, they slowly approached the foot of an unknown mountain.
On the mountaintop, there were swirling white clouds, creating a scene reminiscent of a fairyland. The dense trees and abundant flowers formed a mysterious natural barrier.
They walked up the mountain path, and sunlight filtered through the leaves, casting patches of light and shadow on the ground. The scenery along the way was pleasant, but their mood did not relax.
After walking for about half an hour, they finally arrived at a small village at the foot of the mountain, called "Autumn Water Village."
The houses in the village were all built with wood and thatched roofs, giving them a very quaint appearance. The villagers warmly greeted them and directed them towards the path leading up the mountain.
Walking on the mountain road, Bosaku Sei couldn't help but recall his grandfather's words from long ago. His grandfather had once said that the roots of their family were buried deep in the heart of Mount Seirei.
And now, after spending a few days with his companions, he was about to uncover the mysterious veil of his family, feeling a bit excited in his heart.
Suddenly, a rapid footsteps came from the front, followed by a young woman running over, looking very flustered.
"Please, please help us!" The woman knelt on the ground, pleading repeatedly. Bosaku Sei looked at the woman and couldn't help but feel pity. He couldn't resist walking over to help the woman stand up.
The woman introduced herself as Nan, a resident of the village. She said that a monster had suddenly appeared in the village, demanding that the village offer a woman as a bride every year.
Otherwise, it will bring down a torrential rain and submerge the village.
The monster is called the "Cloud Devourer," and it appears as a giant fang-winged dragon that can block out the sun.
Its eyes shimmer with an evil red light. Whenever it locks onto its prey, its eyes emit a dazzling red light, making it impossible for anyone to escape its control.
The skin of the Cloud Devourer is as tough as iron, impervious to ordinary weapon attacks. Its tail is equipped with fin-like blades that can easily cleave through rocks.
Cloud Devourer The most terrifying move is its "Sky Devouring Cloud Smoke." Whenever it spreads its wings, it can devour the clouds in the sky and turn them into smoke, shrouding the entire village.
Under this layer of smoke, the villagers will be unable to breathe, eventually suffocating to death.
As long as the villagers do not act according to its will, it will use this trick to plunge the entire village into a panic of death.
Another trick it has is the "blood rain and crazy wind." It can draw a blood-red arc in the sky, followed by blood-red raindrops falling from the sky, each raindrop as sharp as a blade, able to penetrate stone and metal.
If the villagers are hit by this blood rain, they will immediately have their wounds opened and bleed uncontrollably.
Nan's description made Bosaku Sei and his companions' faces turn pale. They knew that facing such a monster would require great courage and effort.
"We will definitely help you," Bosaku Sei said firmly, gripping the hilt of his sword, determination shining in his eyes.
Sesshomaru and Inuyasha also nodded. They knew this was a test and an opportunity to showcase their abilities and protect the innocent villagers.
They immediately followed Nan towards the depths of the village, preparing to face the upcoming challenges. Nan followed closely behind them, praying to save the people in the village and to eliminate the threat of the terrifying monster.
With Nan leading the way, Bosaku Sei and his companions traversed the narrow paths of the village, their hearts filled with determination and vigilance.
The village houses were all simple wooden structures, with thatched roofs that rustled in the wind.
The villagers' faces are filled with panic and helplessness, with no hope in their eyes, only fear and resignation for the future.
As they walk through the village paths, some families can be seen silently praying in front of their doors, their prayers echoing in the quiet night.
In front of every household, one or more candles are flickering, their flames dancing in the darkness, seemingly expressing the fears and hopes in their hearts.
As they entered the village, the scene before them weighed heavily on their hearts. The villagers tightly shut their doors and windows, as if wanting to hide their sorrow and fear behind those sturdy doors.
The oppressive feeling in the air makes it difficult to breathe. They asked Nan about the situation, only to learn about the heavy and mysterious legend of the village.
It turns out that the village has a dark tradition. Every year, on a certain day, the village must select a beautiful young girl to be offered to a mysterious entity known as the River God in exchange for the peace and prosperity of the entire village.
The River God is a mysterious and beautiful presence. According to the villagers' descriptions, he has eyes that can see through people's hearts, a graceful figure like flowing lines, and a handsome face.
At first, the villagers were half-believing and half-doubting. They comforted themselves by imagining that their daughters were chosen to be companions to the gods, hoping that this thought might relax their minds and alleviate some of their pain from their losses.
However, as time passed, the villagers gradually became aware that something was amiss. Every year on this day, it was always accompanied by the disappearance of a young girl and the tears of her family. The terrifying reputation of the river god also slowly spread throughout the village, and every household lived under the shadow of fear of the unknown.
Every family was sweating for their daughters, afraid that she would become the next chosen victim.
When everyone learned about this legend, they all felt heavy-hearted. Such a thing was hard for people to accept, but the villagers seemed to have become accustomed to it. This determination led the brave young men to resolve to lift the heavy curse from the villagers.
At the edge of the village, the temple of the river god stands quietly. Ancient and mysterious symbols are carved on the temple's stone pillars, each symbol seeming to tell some unspeakable secret.
The villagers tell him that on this day every year, they will wait by the river in front of the temple for the arrival of the river god, and the selected young girl will be carried away by sedan bearers to be offered to him in the palace.
The river god likes young girls. And this year, it happens to be their family that was chosen, and the chosen one is her 14-year-old sister, pear blossom.
Bosaku Sei looked at the wooden box in front of their house. The word "Bride" on the box stood out glaringly in the sunset.
Upon entering the house, he saw pear blossom being held in his mother's arms, looking bewildered, while his mother's eyes were already red.
The wooden box turns out to be sent by the river god in the village every year, and its arrival signifies that the river god has chosen their pear blossom.
"I don't think this river god is a god! He must have a problem. Please, Exorcist, help my sister pear blossom. She will be sent to the river god tomorrow night." Nan's voice sounded a bit trembling, but her determination conveyed her worry and urgency to everyone present.
Inuyasha looked at Nan, he could feel her fear and unwillingness in her eyes, so he turned to Bosaku Sei and Sesshomaru and said quietly, "We need to come up with a plan."
Sesshomaru looked coldly at Nan, his face showing no expression, but his mind was contemplating. He knew that this so-called river god was just a monster, but he also knew that rescuing pear blossom wouldn't be that simple.
Rin walked to Nan's side, gently took her hand, and comforted her, saying, "Don't worry, we will definitely find a way."
The anger in Bosaku Sei's eyes burned like flames. He couldn't tolerate this demonic behavior. "Yes! You can trust us."
Not far away, Inuyasha and Seven treasures were muttering, "This is obviously something only demons would do..."
Meanwhile, Kagome tightly clenched her fist, a determined glint flashing in her eyes.
That evening, they gathered together urgently to discuss their strategy. Rin suggested softly, "Let me go, I can disguise myself as Pear Blossom."
Sesshomaru's eyes immediately became sharp, as he scrutinized Rin, as if trying to fathom her determination. Rin met his gaze without flinching, her unwavering resolve causing Sesshomaru to feel a pang in his heart.
Kagome quickly added, "No, Rin, you are still too young. What if something happens? And you don't have any spiritual power. If the River God finds out, the consequences would be unimaginable..."
Inuyasha interjected, "But the river god seems to only eat girls under 18, Kagome, you might be too old."
Kagome scolded, "Sit down!" This time she didn't nag, she just used her ultimate move to send Inuyasha headfirst to the ground.
Kagome took the wooden box and opened it to reveal the exquisite "shiro-muku" bridal gown inside. She compared it to her own size and realized that the dress, custom-made for 14-year-old pear blossom, would not fit her. Kagome knew she couldn't wear it.
After a heated discussion, it was ultimately decided that Rin would impersonate pear blossom, and the four people responsible for carrying the bridal sedan chair were chosen as Inuyasha, Bosaku Sei, Sesshomaru, and Jaken.
Sesshomaru was somewhat displeased, but there was nothing he could do. After all, currently only Rin met the age requirements and could wear the new bride's dress "Shiromuku" tailored by the river god for pear blossom.
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After making the plan, everyone began to prepare actively.
As time passed by, Rin, under the careful dressing of pear blossom's mother, put on an exquisite white wedding gown, wore a white round hat on her head, and had a light makeup on her face, looking like a fairy in the sky.
When she walked out of the room, a hint of shock and tenderness flashed in Sesshomaru's eyes. He had never seen Rin so beautiful.
He stared at Rin as if he wanted to imprint her image in his heart. Rin felt his gaze and smiled gently.
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