In this crossover anime/manga series, I started by supporting Akane the Seven-Tails.

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After Kuraki Yuriko finished speaking, Kuraki Reina's face was full of astonishment, her cheeks streaked with tears.

Her slightly pale cherry lips parted slightly, and she murmured unconsciously, "Mom, you wouldn't be lying to me, would you?"

Before he could finish speaking, he received a sharp rap on the head.

"What? You don't even believe your mother anymore?"

Upon hearing this, Kuraki Reina subconsciously recalled the bizarre scene she had witnessed earlier.

I recall that person whose upper body was a tree, but whose lower body had two incredibly beautiful legs.

In an instant, a deep sense of terror welled up in those big, watery eyes.

After a long while, once she had accepted the fact that had shattered her original worldview, Kuraki Reina glanced at Lin-Chuan.

Then, she buried her head deep in her chest and whispered in a voice barely above a whisper, "I'm sorry, I... I misunderstood you before."

A gentle smile played on his lips as Lin Chuan placed his right hand on the top of the other's head and patted it lightly a few times. "It's okay. If you still feel uncomfortable, you can borrow my shoulder."

Upon hearing this, Kuraki Reina, who had been stunned by the heat emanating from the large hand above her head, immediately felt a deep sense of embarrassment.

A few delicate blushes appeared on her pale cheeks.

There seemed to be a faint heat rising above the head.

Kuraki's father: Baka! Get your damn hands off my daughter!

At dinner time, at the dining table.

Unable to resist Yuriko Kuraki's enthusiasm, Lin Chuan was pushed to the head seat, while she sat next to Reina Kuraki.

While enjoying the meal, Kuraki Reina inquired about the origin of the demonic tree: "Mom, what exactly is that thing? Why is it in our house?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Lin Chuan nodded slightly: "Hmm~, I'm quite interested too!"

Seeing the two girls' growing curiosity, Yuriko Kuraki thought for a moment and sighed helplessly, "Sigh~, this is actually a shameful matter for the family..."

Subsequently, through Yuriko Kuraki's explanation, Lin Chuan learned the whole story.

It turns out that the demonic tree was actually raised by a certain head of the Kuraki family.

Due to the traditional matriarchal society of the Kuraki family, the other party, feeling oppressed and wanting to turn the tables, secretly stole the spirit blood of the shrine maiden and nurtured her according to the method of cultivating demons in an unknown ancient book.

Unexpectedly, in the end, they actually managed to get it out.

When the demon transformed into human form and saw that she was extremely beautiful, it couldn't help but have evil thoughts.

And so, unsurprisingly, it failed.

The monster, being bloodthirsty, began to wreak havoc on the Kuraki family after losing its master.

In the end, it was only by the severe injury inflicted by that generation of priestess that they were able to seal it away.

Afterwards, each generation of priestesses, coveting this formidable fighting power, would try to subdue it.

But each time, they returned empty-handed.

After Yuriko Kuraki succeeded as the shrine maiden, she was busy with her training and, since the other party had not made any moves for hundreds of years, she gradually lowered her guard.

Unexpectedly, he had already secretly recovered from his injuries and even broken through to the Heavenly Rank.

If Lin Chuan hadn't come and exposed their conspiracy...

It's likely that the Kuraki family will soon be transformed into a demonic realm.

At that time, the only thing she could do was to pass on the power of Kuraki within her body to Kuraki Reina and Kuraki Mizuna through her bloodline before she died.

On the other hand, Kuraki Reina's interest waned when she learned that her family had such a shameful past.

After quickly eating something, I got up, said goodbye, and returned to my room.

As the moon rose above the willow branches, Yuriko Kuraki keenly heard strange noises coming from downstairs, and her eyes gradually welled up with tears.

After a long pause, he shook his head helplessly.

She then rolled out of bed, slipped her exquisite little feet—which looked like a masterpiece of God—into wooden clogs, and gracefully walked out of the room.

There is a hot spring in the manor, where she would often soak when she was tired.

A moment later, they arrived at the hot spring. Gazing at the rising steam and smelling the faint sulfurous aroma, Yuriko Kuraki smiled gently.

She stretched out her snow-white, delicate hand and slowly pulled open the ribbon of her nightgown at her waist.

The next moment, a stunningly beautiful body, enough to drive all the men in the world crazy, appeared in the world.

But this stunning scenery only lasted for a fleeting moment before being swallowed up by the hot springs.

Feeling the water flowing over her delicate skin, feeling its warmth, Yuriko Kuraki couldn't help but let out a soft whimper.

Then, she slowly closed her eyes and unknowingly fell asleep.

After some time, she suddenly realized that something seemed wrong.

Her phoenix eyes slightly opened, and upon seeing Lin Chuan beside her, she parted her cherry lips slightly: "Lin Chuan-jun, you..."

Gently massaging her warm, soft shoulders, Lin Chuan's voice was deep and magnetic: "Madam, I saw that you were too tired, so I didn't have the heart to wake you."

As he spoke, his movements as he massaged her shoulders became increasingly gentle.

"Hmm~"

With a soft moan, Kuraki Yuriko immediately fell silent and focused on enjoying Lin Chuan's massage.

Just as the other person said, she was really too tired.

The Kuraki family's legacy, and the family taboos surrounding the Kuraki Reina and Kuraki Mizuna twins, have weighed heavily on her heart for years, making it hard for her to breathe.

It's great to be able to relax now!

After a long while, like a lazy kitten nestled in that broad embrace, Yuriko Kuraki said in a soft, sweet voice, "Thank you, Hayashi-kun. I haven't felt this relaxed in so long~"

With his right hand gently smoothing the hair that was damp from the spring water by his ear, Lin Chuan said softly, "You can tell me anything from now on. Don't bear it all by yourself anymore!"

"Lin Chuan-kun~"

Upon hearing this, Yuriko Kuraki's heart skipped a beat.

In an instant, a faint shimmer appeared in the beauty's eyes, which were as clear as autumn water and as bright as stars.

If it weren't for our current lack of strength, we would definitely express our surging emotions through our actions.

Lin Chuan lowered his head and lightly pecked at her slightly crescent-shaped lips, a smile playing on his lips, everything unspoken.

After a long while, once he had escorted the beautiful woman, who had fallen into a deep sleep nestled in his arms, back to her room, Lin Chuan gently stretched his waist.

Then, he got up and left the Kuraki house again.

The view shifted, and the bright moon in the sky was now replaced by a large sun.

Golden sunlight spilled across the world, as if draping everything in a golden veil...

Chapter 589 The Photo Shoot Room: Liuli's Boldness

Star Dream Studio, inside the president's room.

Lin Chuan sat at his desk, casually flipping through the documents in his hand.

At the foot of the table, the man he had promoted to president stood respectfully.

After a moment, Lin Chuan casually tossed the documents onto the table and said indifferently, "Well done."

Upon hearing this, the man breathed a sigh of relief, then quickly began to flatter, "This is all thanks to your leadership, Chairman..."

Too lazy to listen to this nonsense, Lin Chuan simply waved his hand to interrupt.

Then, he inquired about his main purpose for coming: "How is Yamato Ruri doing?"

“Miss Liuli is very hardworking, and I’m planning to give her a swimsuit endorsement.”

Upon hearing this, a sharp glint suddenly appeared in Lin Chuan's eyes.

Immediately, he said in a deep voice, "This time, I will take the photos for her myself."

The man, experienced and shrewd, instantly understood his thoughts and quickly nodded: "Yes, I'll go and prepare right away!"

He had originally prepared a very classic swimsuit for the other party, but since Lin Chuan came in person, it was natural to change it.

Shortly after, in the locker room.

Looking at the swimsuit in her hand, which weighed less than three ounces in total, Yamato Ruri's fair cheeks flushed red.

Then, she looked at her manager and asked, "Kudo-neechan, do I really have to change?"

After receiving a positive reply from the other party, her small, delicate face was filled with a conflicted expression.

After a brief internal struggle, I ultimately had no choice but to accept it.

She nodded her little head a few times and whispered, "Alright then, but could you go out first?"

A moment later, after the manager left, Yamato Ruri glanced at the swimsuit again, and it seemed as if a faint steam was rising from the top of her head...

Five or six minutes later, Yamato Ruri, who had already changed her clothes, came out wearing a brown trench coat.

He greeted his agent and they headed to the shooting studio together.

Soon after, when they entered the filming studio, they found that there was no one else inside except Lin Chuan.

Instantly, Yamato Ruri's beautiful face was filled with astonishment: "Boss, what are you doing here?"

On the other side, meeting those bewildered gazes, Lin Chuan smiled faintly.

Then, waving the camera in her hand, she said gently, "The photographer had something come up, so I'll take the photos of Miss Liuli this time."

Upon hearing this, Yamato Ruri instantly snapped back to reality.

The thought of Lin Chuan seeing her in her current state made her heart flutter like a deer.

The blush that had faded from her cheeks reappeared.

Her cherry-pink lips, as delicate as peach blossoms, twitched slightly, as if she wanted to say something.

At this moment, Lin Chuan's deep and magnetic voice rang out again: "Miss Liuli, please take off your coat, we'll begin right away!"