Japan has always been known for its beautiful scenery.
It boasts not only world-class bustling cities but also ancient capitals that preserve traditional beauty. Even the most ordinary landscapes exude a fresh and clean natural charm.
One must admit, the people here do not deserve such scenery.
At least, that's what Chen Xiao believed.
He was on a Shinkansen bullet train traveling from Sapporo to Iwate Prefecture, the scenery outside the window continuously blurring as it flew by.
This was Chen Xiao's first time in Japan, and he had to admit, he was captivated by the scenery, finding himself reluctant to leave.
If not for an important matter at hand, he would have definitely taken the time to bring his mother and Li Ziqing to explore the mountains and waters here.
Thinking of this, Chen Xiao suddenly felt a pang of self-reproach.
He hadn't even fully explored the magnificent landscapes of his own country, so why should he come to this foreign land?
Most importantly, he felt guilty towards his mother.
He was now an almost invincible existence, with wealth beyond measure, yet he had never thought to take the time to take his mother out for a few days.
He secretly vowed that after this trip, no matter how urgent matters were, he would carve out some time to spend with his mother.
As Chen Xiao felt a touch of melancholy, he was unaware that the Japanese passengers around him were green with envy.
This was all due to the two stunning beauties beside him.
One was peerlessly beautiful, the other pure and aloof, yet both were devoted and attentive to him.
To enjoy the blessings of both, this was what it meant to be a man!
Chen Xiao had no idea what they were thinking. Occasionally sensing the frequent envious glances, he felt a bit puzzled.
"Master, are you unhappy?"
Araki Mikoto, sitting beside him, asked with concern as she saw Chen Xiao's slight frown.
"I'm fine."
Chen Xiao shook his head and said faintly.
This emotion was not something to be shared with outsiders...
While Mizukawa Keiko was not in her seat, Araki Mikoto reminded him, "Master, please be careful of Mizukawa. Although I haven't interacted with her much, I heard from my grandfather that she is an extremely wicked woman."
"Mm, I know."
Chen Xiao nodded slightly, offering no comment.
At that moment, Mizukawa Keiko returned, swaying her graceful figure. The two mounds in front of her bobbed conspicuously.
As a woman, Araki Mikoto couldn't tear her gaze away, let alone the men around them.
Seeing this, Araki Mikoto knew her reminder had been in vain.
As they traveled, the Shinkansen train arrived at the station in Iwate Prefecture as dusk settled.
After disembarking, Mizukawa Keiko suggested, "My lord, it's getting late, and the Dragon Cave is in a remote location, deep in the mountains. We should find a place to rest and recuperate tonight and depart tomorrow!"
"Rest and recuperate? Are you tired?"
Chen Xiao asked faintly.
Mizukawa Keiko's expression faltered, and she quickly replied, "No."
"If you're not tired, then why rest? We depart immediately!"
Chen Xiao's tone was calm but left no room for doubt.
Moreover, his reasoning was sound; all three of them were no ordinary individuals.
Let alone a mere train ride, they wouldn't feel tired even if they stayed awake for days and nights.
After leaving the station, Chen Xiao, eager to save time, had no choice but to find an secluded spot and summon his Yitian Sword.
"You two, come up with me."
Chen Xiao said, then leaped onto the sword.
Although he felt that Araki Mikoto and Mizukawa Keiko were not qualified to ride his Yitian Sword,
the urgency of the situation forced him to set aside his reservations for the sake of travel.
The two women, seeing the Yitian Sword, which seemed to shuttle through the air, revealed expressions of utter shock.
They couldn't help but wonder how many more mysterious treasures Chen Xiao possessed!
The Yitian Sword ascended into the sky and rapidly flew towards the outskirts of the city.
With Mizukawa Keiko guiding them, the Yitian Sword soon flew over Mount Ayaragi.
Upon arrival, Chen Xiao discovered that this place was actually a tourist attraction.
Although there was no entrance fee, it was managed by staff.
And it was already past closing time.
However, this was not an issue for Chen Xiao and his companions, as they were not here for sightseeing.
Upon reaching the entrance, two security guards on duty immediately stopped them.
Despite their vigilant eyes, the guards' attitude and tone were polite: "Apologies, but the attraction is now closed. Please come back tomorrow."
Though they were polite, their refusal to let Chen Xiao enter rendered their politeness useless.
Before Chen Xiao could act, two points of green light suddenly flashed in Mizukawa Keiko's eyes.
The two security guards, sensing something was wrong, immediately drew their weapons—two rubber batons!
Ordinary people wielding rubber batons posed no threat to a Golden Core stage demon cultivator.
Mizukawa Keiko's mouth gaped open as if her jaw had unhinged, and she directly swallowed the two security guards.
After finishing, she licked her lips with satisfaction, looking as if she hadn't had enough.
Although Chen Xiao did not intervene, he frowned. Afterward, he said coldly, "If you dare to increase your strength by killing, I will boil you into snake soup and feed it to the dogs."
"This humble one knows her mistake, please forgive me, my lord."
Mizukawa Keiko quickly apologized.
Chen Xiao snorted and ignored her, walking into the attraction.
Mizukawa Keiko quickly followed suit.
Araki Mikoto, however, was utterly bewildered. How could a human be made into snake soup?
Could it be... Ah!
Araki Mikoto suddenly recalled a rumor that Mizukawa Kasuga was actually a snake spirit... Now it seemed that this rumor was likely true.
With this thought, Araki Mikoto immediately put some distance between herself and Mizukawa Keiko.
As if sensing Araki Mikoto's thoughts, Mizukawa Keiko turned back, gave her a seductive smile, and winked.
"Mizukawa, are you sure the dragon脉 is here? It's been developed into a tourist attraction?"
Chen Xiao's sudden question from ahead made Mizukawa Keiko immediately stop teasing Araki Mikoto.
"My lord, perhaps this is a case of 'the most dangerous place is the safest place.' Although this has been designated as a tourist attraction, the true core location is not open to the public."
Mizukawa Keiko explained.
The Dragon Cave was a massive limestone cave, hundreds of meters below ground, spanning over five thousand meters.
The section open to the public was only the first three thousand meters.
There were four freshwater lakes within the cave, and only the first three were open to the public.
The areas not open to the public were naturally the places of secrecy.
After descending into the cave, the three of them quickly passed through the open sections and went directly to the closed-off areas.
Such things as security doors and alarm systems had no effect on Chen Xiao; he moved as if no one were there.
In just a few minutes, the three arrived at the lake located at the innermost part.
Under the illumination of the lights, the lake surface shimmered with various colors, and the water was so clear that the bottom was visible, making for a beautiful sight.
"My lord, the dragon脉 stolen by Izanagi is located here!"