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Without connections or anything like that, they won't even hire you!
For example, Mount Ooe basically only accepts members of the Oni clan, without any other random monsters or yokai.
Xia Yan's actions, in turn, gave the little monsters of Okusanzan an opportunity.
Okusansan is a sparsely populated area with few monsters and average spiritual energy. It is surrounded by hills and has cliffs facing the sea on its back. It has only mountain peaks with decent environment, making it very suitable for seclusion.
Meanwhile, a group of yokai who preferred to live in seclusion were living in the isolated Mount Okusan.
"Tsk tsk tsk, I've really seen something extraordinary~ So you're planning to submit to me as a whole clan?"
Xia Yan looked at the group of bird demons kneeling before him, each one of them a different color but all exceptionally gorgeous, and clicked his tongue in amazement, a look of astonishment flashing in his eyes.
Even he had to admit that, in terms of aesthetic value, these bird demons were more than ten times better than peacocks.
Not only are its feathers gorgeous and its posture elegant, but its song is also pure and melodious.
After transforming into human form, although many retained bird characteristics, it did not seem strange; on the contrary, it felt quite harmonious.
It can only be said that aesthetic appreciation does require a certain atmosphere.
A monster like the Guhuoniao, who thinks things through on its own, has a distinctly strange feel when it's not fully transformed.
If Xia Yan hadn't been biased towards her, given his experience and knowledge, he would never have been interested in her in her transformed form.
More importantly, whether these bird demons have transformed or not, they all have a golden feather that shines like gold in the sunlight in the most conspicuous place on their bodies!
Although the feathers grow in different places, they are like the finishing touch, making each bird demon exceptionally eye-catching.
It is the legendary monster with golden feathers—Hua—
—"Itsumade"!
Chapter 317 The First Residents of Okusan Mountain
"Lord Natsuhiko, we submit to your command because of the Mazutsu clan and become subjects of Okusanzan."
A group of Itsumades bowed their heads respectfully before Natsuhiko, including less than ten yokai who had already transformed into human form, ranging from young women to lolis, all with bird-like features, as well as dozens of yokai beasts that were completely bird-shaped.
For some reason, there were no males in the tribe of Izumi in front of me, so much so that it looked like a small beauty pageant, with a feeling of many beautiful women.
The one who spoke first was a petite female monster with an exaggeratedly voluptuous and sexy figure.
As the leader, she was the strongest and most beautiful among the group of Itsumades before her, but her strength was still slightly weaker than that of the previous Ubume.
She was wearing a modified short purple kimono that accentuated her figure.
A glimpse of her full, snow-white breasts was faintly visible on her chest. Her slender waist was bound, appearing almost too delicate to be grasped. She wore white tabi socks, which exposed her long, fair, and smooth legs.
Her slightly plump thighs looked somewhat fleshy, like delicious pudding, and seemed to tremble slightly with the slightest movement.
The arms are still bird wings, with blue-purple feathers matching the color of the 380 suit extending from the wide sleeves, ending in three slender and sharp bird claws.
She looked to be in her early twenties, with the gentle temperament of a noblewoman. Her long, flowing gray-purple hair was styled into two strands that hung down her back. Her delicate oval face and the beauty mark on her chin added to her allure.
However, her large, purplish-red eyes also carried a hint of innocence, giving her an overall impression of being both pure and alluring.
"To thank you for your protection, we offer you the golden feathers that are unique to our tribe."
The female demon seemed very sincere, with a pleading look in her eyes, making her appear easy to bully and evoking pity in people who wanted to take advantage of her vulnerability.
As a result, Xia Yan couldn't help but imagine several scenes in his mind.
Madam, you wouldn't want your people to be without my protection, would you?
My dear wife, my patience has its limits!
Madam, your body seems quite sensitive.
Madam, you must not have been loved in a long time, right?
Madam, you can't even handle this much?
Thank you for your hospitality, madam.
Madam, I recorded the whole process. If you don't want the other tribespeople to know, please be kind to me next time!
Just as Xia Yan was about to test whether the dialogue he imagined could trigger a special plot.
But then they discovered that behind the leader was a chubby-legged girl named Itsumade, who wore a bird-shaped mask, had a black bob haircut, and looked eight or nine parts similar to the leader. She was peeking out with her big, bright, ruby-like eyes, curiously and secretly observing them.
Because it has not fully transformed, it has black silk on its legs that are somewhat similar to those of the Guhuoniao.
That pure gaze made Xia Yan temporarily abandon the idea of triggering a special plot.
Is she the chief's wife's daughter...?
In that case, at least you can't say it in front of your daughter, lest you set a bad example for the child.
However, being able to transform into human form at such a young age seems to indicate a remarkable talent.
"Itsumade..."
Xia Yan murmured softly, his eyes carefully scrutinizing each of the Itsumades.
Undeniably, although their strength is somewhat lacking, the appearance of this demon race is indeed quite outstanding. Leaving aside the aesthetic value of those who have not yet transformed, those who have completed their transformation, while not scoring over 90 points like the leader and his daughter, are not below 80 points either.
Thinking of this, Xia Yan nodded in satisfaction.
“Very well. Although Itsumade is a weak yokai, since you have offered your loyalty, I will naturally protect you.”
The members of the group all breathed a sigh of relief.
As Xia Yan said, they are weak monsters, so if they cannot get the protection of a powerful monster, they will only be bullied.
"As for the golden feathers, you should keep them for yourselves," Xia Yan said nonchalantly.
"The golden feathers are most beautiful when they grow on Itsumade's body. Since you all belong to me, I will naturally keep them in their most beautiful state."
"Or do you still harbor the idea of one day breaking away from my command and leaving Okusanyama?"
Upon hearing Xia Yan's words, the Itsumades in front of them all looked at each other, their faces showing joy and excitement.
"Thank you for your kindness! We will be loyal to you for generations to come!"
The so-called golden feather is the unique, golden feather that grows on Itsumade, and each Itsumade only has one.
It is highly sought after because of its gorgeous appearance, extremely rare quantity, and texture that is very similar to gold.
In reality, it serves no purpose other than for display and collection.
Not only does it not give them power, it also brings them a lot of evil prying!
As a result, many Itsumades have a love-hate relationship with the golden feather on their bodies.
They are both proud of their unique racial characteristics and distressed by the troubles they bring.
Normally, monsters are not afraid of humans, especially monsters that have a group.
However, just as there are normal situations, there are also special situations.
Itsumade is a special case.
Before they transform into human form, monsters are much stronger than ordinary wild beasts, but their fighting power is greatly related to their race.
Ferocious beasts such as wolves and tigers are even more powerful in combat.
However, Itsumade is just a bird-like yokai, and not a bird of prey.
To be honest, it's somewhat similar to a golden pheasant.
Therefore, although it is impossible for three or five ordinary, strong adult men to get close to it, it is still a monster that can be injured by ordinary people.
Humans have a mysterious obsession with gold!
In particular, the humans in this world, perhaps due to the harsh living environment, have given rise to a large number of unruly people.
Stimulated by the golden feathers, people began to hunt Itsumade in every possible way. Even just hearing a similar bird call would send the whole village out to search the mountains.
Chapter 318 The Responsibilities of a Demon Leader
If it were just about coveting the golden feather, no matter how precious it was, Itsumade would not hesitate to part with it compared to his life.
But no one would believe that a hen that lays golden eggs will only lay one golden egg in its entire life.
Similarly, no one believed that Itsumade would only grow one golden feather!
They preferred to lock up Itsumade, pluck all its feathers, and wait for new feathers to grow, thus creating a cycle of forgetting and repeating itself.
Even a monster's life force cannot endure such torment for long.
Even with the existence of Itsumade, whose vitality and will to survive are exceptionally strong, she successfully survived this stage.
When those who captured them realized that no new golden feathers would grow, their expectations turned into resentment, which they naturally directed at the innocent Itsumade.
This resulted in Itsumade's living space becoming smaller and smaller, forcing him to hide in the deep mountains and live a precarious life.
It can be said that the people have suffered for too long!
For this reason, Itsumade was particularly eager to receive the protection of the great demon. After receiving Xia Yan's notification, he did not hesitate at all and eagerly brought his entire clan over.
It's as if the arrival of Natsuhiko brings peace to Okusanyama, and the arrival of Natsuhiko brings peace to the land.
Looking at the excited fans of Izumi Ten, who were celebrating like it was New Year's Day, a question couldn't help but arise in Natsuhiko's mind.
Based on my observation, excluding the girls who have already completed their human transformations, it seems that the bird demons who haven't transformed yet...
Are they all female?
"...In fact, the Itsumade clan is predominantly female, with females dominating the group. Typically, only one or two males in a clan reproduce."
“Before, there were three males in our clan, including my husband and two untransformed Itsumades. But my husband stayed behind to protect the clan and sacrificed himself…”
"The other two males also..."
At this point, the leader of the Itsumade clan's voice grew softer and softer, and he seemed somewhat dejected.
Infected by her, Xia Yan almost burst out laughing with sadness on his face.
"However, Lord Xia Yan! If our Itsumade clan has no males for a long time, some unformed females will transform into males, so there is no need to worry about the number of the clan."
Seemingly fearing that Xia Yan might abandon him due to concerns about the dwindling numbers of the Itsumade clan, the Itsumade leader offered an explanation. ! ! ?
Upon hearing this news, Xia Yan was shocked.
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