Free Web NovelChapter 417: Chapter 417: Nine Lives Cat Temple _1
After hearing Nanako’s description, the temple fell into stunned silence. Everyone exchanged glances, finding the matter simply too inconceivable.
"If that’s really the case, then Ye Ming’s ambition is indeed not small," they thought.
Wada Nanako’s face also showed anger as she said fiercely, "Damn it, to harbor such great ambition and commit acts that both gods and humans detest, he truly doesn’t see the citizens of Japan in his eyes! He even wants us to be his followers, how laughable, it’s just too ridiculous!"
"A mere Dragon Country man, I, Wada Nanako, will not take him seriously!"
Nanako reminded them, "Great Lord Wada, from what I’ve seen, that Dragon Country man named Ye Ming doesn’t just have great ambition, but he is also highly skilled. It’s really difficult to deal with him alone. I think we should all gather together, cluster for warmth, and confront that guy together!"
Wada Nanako nodded, feeling that Nanako’s words made a lot of sense.
Not just her, but the others in the temple also felt Nanako had a point and began to echo in agreement.
"Right, we must work together with one heart, facing the enemy together!"
"What we worship is not only our own faith but also the faith of Japan. We cannot allow our faith to collapse, so we must take this matter very seriously and gather our collective strength!"
"There’s a saying in Dragon Country, ’Brothers in unity, their strength can cut through metal.’ I just don’t believe, with so many of us here, that one Dragon Country man could actually do as he pleases!"
Everyone quickly reached a consensus, and in the time that followed, they began to discuss strategies for killing Ye Ming.
Just then, the sound of footsteps suddenly came from outside the door.
The figure of Inoue Harusame slowly appeared within everyone’s sight.
She was dressed in sporty attire, a stark contrast to the previous Goddess-like appearance, and was regarded with great disrespect by those present. Even her hairstyle had changed to a tidy ponytail.
She looked somewhat prettier than before.
"Inoue Harusame? You traitor, how dare you come here?"
Nanako’s eyes widened in fury as she pointed at Inoue Harusame’s nose and roared.
For a moment, the others also started to verbally attack Inoue Harusame, with incessant curses. freeweɓnøvel.com
Undoubtedly, her act of attacking various temples with Ye Ming had incurred the wrath of all; no one had the slightest bit of sympathy for her.
However, Inoue Harusame’s expression remained calm, her demeanor icy, as she looked at them indifferently.
Ever since being enlightened by Ye Ming, she had abandoned her former faith, dedicating her heart solely to Ye Ming, even treating Ye Ming as her own faith.
Thus, upon seeing these devotees, she only saw their utter foolishness.
"Foolish devotees, can you still not discern whether it’s a god or a monster that you’re worshipping?" she said coldly.
"The temples that were attacked, the beings you worship there are all monsters. And this Nine Lives Cat Temple, what’s enshrined is nothing more than a great monster," continued Inoue Harusame.
"These monsters feed on your spiritual power for their nourishment. Some even claim others’ bodies for their own use, such actions are nothing but sorcery. What right do you have to call Mr. Ye the bad guy?"
"He is the one who has come to save us, and you should obediently listen to him," she argued.
Inoue Harusame had fallen into obsession for Ye Ming, completely forgetting her own plight as she tried to preach to these people.
Nanako frowned in anger and said, "Inoue Harusame, it seems you are the most foolish of all, not only betraying us all, but also becoming the follower of our enemy, truly pathetic and laughable!"
"Since you’ve come today, don’t even think about leaving!"
"Great Lord Wada, please take action and capture this traitor!"
Inoue Harusame said with undaunted arrogance, "I am here today to inform you, Wada Nanako, that tomorrow morning, Mr. Ye will personally come to free you all!"
"All you need to do is wait, and perhaps if you show a little gratitude, Mr. Ye might spare you! He is only after the Nine-Tailed Cat Demon!"
Having said that, Inoue Harusame was ready to leave.
Wada Nanako sneered and said, "Inoue Harusame, aren’t you being a bit too presumptuous? Do you know where you are?"
"You come into my temple spouting nonsense, and you think you can just leave? Someone, tie her up for me!"
Voices of acknowledgment came from the four corners of the temple. Following that, four muscular men approached, blocking Inoue Harusame’s path and subdued her.
"Well done, Great Lord Wada! I suggest we hang this traitor up, better yet, strip her naked and punish her properly!"
A severely injured Guard spoke from within the crowd.
At these words, lecherous thoughts arose among the other men.
After all, Inoue Harusame was regarded as the most beautiful woman in Neon City, and many had long admired her. Now that she had fallen into such a plight, it seemed fitting for them to humiliate her and take advantage of the situation.
Inoue Harusame’s eyes widened as she suddenly realized the predicament she was in. fɾeeweɓnѳveɭ.com
If she was really subjected to such humiliation, she would rather be dead.
"Let me go, or Mr. Ye will kill you all!" yelled Inoue Harusame.
Faced with the suggestions from the crowd, Wada Nanako hesitated.
She wasn’t scared of anything, but Inoue Harusame was, after all, the heiress of the Inoue Family from Neon City. If Inoue Harusame did face such humiliation, it could lead to big trouble.
Now that she was about to face an attack from Ye Ming and potentially offend the Inoue Family, the situation might become rather bad.
After careful deliberation, she finally said, "Tie her up first, hang her in the temple, and whip her a few times to vent the anger. After we have dealt with the man from Dragon Country tomorrow, we can properly punish her without any rush!"
Upon hearing Wada Nanako’s words, anticipation showed on the faces of the crowd.
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Early the next morning, Xu Lele’s emotions finally stabilized.
She settled down and fell asleep quietly.
Ye Ming took a deep breath, but his expression remained very grim.
He whispered into Xu Lele’s ear, "Lele, you must wait for me to come back!"
"After I slay that so-called Nine-Tailed Cat Demon, I will use its soul to treat your injuries. You must wait for me!"
Once finished, he stood up without worrying whether Xu Lele had heard him or not, and left the room.
As he opened the door, he came face-to-face with Xu Xincheng.
After exchanging glances, Ye Ming said earnestly, "In the time ahead, you should stop competing."
Xu Xincheng was somewhat surprised: "Why?"
Ye Ming replied, "Your sister’s condition has worsened. You stay here and take good care of her, remember, she must be safe!"
