Just like that, Li Ke enjoyed two days of completely decadent life, while the local people began the arduous task of rebuilding their nation.
Meanwhile, Li Ke was already packing up and getting ready to leave.
Even though there were still three romanceable targets left—Mitsuri Kanroji, Nezuko, and Kanao Tsuyuri—Li Ke felt that he had already spent far too much time in this particular world.
Besides, the breathing styles of the Demon Slayer Corps didn't offer much practical value to him anymore. It would be much smarter to leave for a while, grab some high-tech gear like drones to help hunt down Muzan Kibutsuji later, and then come back to spend quality time with the girls.
After all...
"My raw power has hit a hard ceiling. The Demon Slayer world doesn't offer much to boost my overall strength anymore."
Li Ke let out a helpless sigh.
His progress with the Blood-Qi Secret Technique had slowed to a crawl. He had no intention of following the path of standard Berserkers, who crazily absorbed the blood of other powerful fighters to boost their own blood density.
Doing that without a Demon-Hand was basically suicidal. He had chosen the path of pure, self-generated blood force. Without conceptual healing items or specialized medical abilities, there was absolutely no way to rush the process. As for Seimei Kikan / Life Return...
It was fine to use during active combat or when his stamina ran low. However, relying on it to constantly regenerate body tissues and vital fluids carried massive side effects. The technique worked by forcefully accelerating cell division, which naturally shortened one's lifespan and permanently degraded overall recovery speed.
To put it in simple terms, if your natural health recovery rate was normally a ten, suffering ten severe injuries and using Seimei Kikan / Life Return to heal every single time would permanently drop your base recovery rate down to a six or a seven. That was precisely why masters who unlocked Seimei Kikan / Life Return preferred to let their wounds heal naturally rather than forcing a rapid recovery.
At its core, Seimei Kikan / Life Return was just another way to squeeze and drain the body.
Li Ke only dared to use it so casually because he had the Blood-Qi Secret Technique to cushion the blow. But using Seimei Kikan / Life Return to constantly regenerate his blood supply was something he should probably put on hold until he visited the Minecraft world.
Furthermore...
For some bizarre reason, he could no longer increase the raw density of his blood force. Even if he traveled to the Minecraft world right now, it wouldn't do him any good.
This was the exact problem that was currently tormenting him.
And deep down, he knew the exact root cause behind it.
Purity.
Or rather, the raw strength of his mind.
To put it even more accurately: the unyielding force of his will.
"I need to fight powerful opponents to my absolute limit and constantly dig deep into my own will to break through this wall."
Li Ke clenched his fists tightly. His body was already incredibly strong, so powerful that Mai Shiranui envied him endlessly. But unfortunately, Mai was only a third-tier fighter among the first-class martial artists in the King of Fighters universe.
She was essentially a gatekeeper at that level.
"I think you just simply don't want to be the leader of the Demon Slayer Corps! You're so irresponsible!"
Mai Shiranui, who was also packing up her things nearby, couldn't help but complain out loud. She knew exactly why Li Ke was running away.
"Uh... well, that is part of the reason. This is not the time for me to be tied down by the Demon Slayer Corps. Besides, if we want to kill Muzan in this world, it makes way more sense for me to go to other dimensions. I can look for magical powers or high-tech scouting gear, and then come back to help them kill that Muzan guy. That's definitely more practical than sitting here acting as their leader, right? At the very least, I need to grab some satellite phones or cell phones. Otherwise, even if an ordinary member spots Muzan, they won't have any way to notify me."
Li Ke smiled awkwardly. He really didn't have much interest in running the Demon Slayer Corps. Even though he had reluctantly agreed to help, there was no way he was going to stay here and manage their business and estate.
Plus, he possessed the ability to travel across worlds, meaning he could return to the exact moment he left anyway. But he was absolutely never going to say that out loud.
Otherwise, some of the more difficult girls would notice how weird things were.
Fortunately, his excuse was absolutely flawless. Even though Mai Shiranui was a traditional martial artist, she knew exactly how convenient modern technology was. What Li Ke said made complete sense to her.
Bringing over tech products from a modern world to search for Muzan was infinitely easier than having the ancient Demon Slayer Corps hunt blindly in the dark.
"True. After all, this era doesn't even have airplanes. Modern communication tools would definitely be a massive help to these people."
She crossed her arms and nodded. Seizing the perfect opportunity, Li Ke slid his arm around Mai and pulled her tightly into his chest, feeling the soft contours of her beautiful, slightly tense body.
Her tension didn't mean her body lacked maturity. It was purely because she was instinctively feeling shy.
"Exactly. It's not like I'm never coming back. Calling me irresponsible is total slander, and I think I'm going to have to punish you for that."
Li Ke cleared his throat softly, smoothly sliding his hand toward the side of Mai's breast.
"Who says I'm letting you punish me?"
Mai nudged him with her elbow, but she didn't actually pull away. She just took a deep breath, enduring his increasingly bold hands while voicing her real concern.
"You will come to find me, right?"
Li Ke didn't even hesitate for a split second. He nodded instantly and flashed her a confident thumbs-up!
"Of course! I've already spent a lot of time thinking about all the fun ways I'm going to handle your body!"
Mai's slightly melancholy expression instantly warped into pure speechlessness. She covered her face with her hand and let out a long, heavy sigh.
How did I end up picking a scoundrel like this...
After complaining bitterly to herself in her mind, Mai spoke up again.
"Then repatriate me back to my world first. I'll wait for you at home."
After saying those words, a few of Li Ke's previous shameless comments flashed through her mind. Driven by a sudden, mysterious whim, she added quietly:
"I can wear my traditional ninja outfit just for you."
Li Ke blinked in surprise, a bright grin spreading across his face as he nodded.
"Wait for me to get there."
He squeezed Mai Shiranui's hand tightly. The very next instant, her body gradually grew semi-transparent before fading completely away from this dimension as he triggered the Repatriate function.
Li Ke cast a quiet glance toward the adjacent bedroom. Inside that room, the Kocho sisters—who had successfully split the upper and lower halves of his nighttime activities with him just hours prior—were currently fast asleep. Kanao Tsuyuri was sitting quietly nearby, keeping a close eye on them.
When it came to Kanao and Nezuko, Li Ke didn't mind leaving them be for now. However, missing out on Mitsuri Kanroji was a massive shame. She was already like a cooked duck practically waiting on his plate.
Then again, his burning desire to push his physical limits and sharpen his personal combat power won out.
There was one little detail he hadn't fully mapped out for Mai Shiranui. He was absolutely going to visit her world, but it definitely wouldn't happen immediately.
Since he had officially assumed the mantle of the Demon Slayer Corps leader, he intended to execute the role flawlessly. The organization existed solely to obliterate Muzan Kibutsuji, so he would simply ensure Muzan was systematically erased from existence. No matter where that creature chose to tunnel and hide, it would never escape his ultimate strike.
As for micro-managing the organization's business, helping them dominate the nation, or propelling the local economy forward just to fund a worldwide demon hunt...?
No thanks, he had absolutely zero interest in helping this country build up its national power. That would just be entirely pathetic.
But since he had already slept with people's wives here, he at least needed to deliver on his promises.
Besides, a vile abomination like Muzan Kibutsuji truly deserved to die a horrific death anyway. The complete, unadulterated adoration of Amane Ubuyashiki, her daughters, and the rest of the local girls was more than enough payment to warrant his personal intervention to crush that demon.
To accomplish this smoothly, he needed access to advanced technology that far outpaced ordinary worlds—somewhere he could single-handedly launch tracking satellites into orbit or acquire legendary search magic. He knew exactly one location that checked every single box.
Arad.
As for his previous plan to master basic martial arts, the unexpected activation of his Genius Mode had already perfectly patched up that specific developmental weakness. Any further sparring or trading notes to validate his skills could easily wait until he returned from the world of DNF.
Furthermore, the raw power scaling of the Shiranui-ryu secret arts was honestly pretty mediocre. He fully intended to get some powerful figures in Arad to help him upgrade the technique. Once he brought those god-tier martial enhancements back to Mai, she would undoubtedly become fiercely devoted to him for the rest of her days.
"What a pity, I didn't get a chance to taste Mitsuri yet... But wrapping these girls up as a reward after I slaughter Muzan is definitely the most satisfying way to handle things."
Stretching his arms wide, Li Ke prepared to initiate his Endless Traveler jump.
But as he opened up his massive cross-world interface and scrolled through the colorful list of beautiful girls he had encountered, his eyes accidentally brushed past the name Rias Gremory. The mental image of that devastatingly stacked, crimson-haired devil instantly flooded his brain.
"Yeah... better not disturb her just yet. My current tier of power still isn't quite high enough to safely mess around in that universe."
Recalling the unbelievable weight of those massive breasts and her natural, intoxicatingly seductive aura, Li Ke cleared his throat softly. He shifted his gaze over toward Seria Kirmin's profile instead.
"Hmph... perfect. Even across different dimensions, her price tag is still worth millions of Energy Points..."
Li Ke let out a playful complaint, and with a sudden ripple of dimensional energy, his physical form vanished entirely from the Demon Slayer universe.
Instead of jumping straight to Arad, he materialized directly inside the One Piece universe. He had selected Nico Robin as his anchor anchor coordinates.
Robin was sitting quietly, flipping through the ancient, dusty archives of the Alabasta Royal Library. The very millisecond she spotted Li Ke abruptly pop into existence right in front of her, she simply rolled her beautiful eyes. Without missing a single beat, she casually snapped her fingers.
The next moment, a cluster of disembodied hands sprouted from the floor, rapidly weaving together until a fully formed, elegant head materialized directly level with Li Ke's waist.
"Use this copy for now. I need to finish reading my books in peace."
After a brief and somewhat chaotic farewell in the One Piece world, Li Ke concluded his time with Robin. She had been quite critical of his interruptions while she was trying to focus on her research, leading to a rather abrupt departure. With that chapter closed, Li Ke initiated his travel and returned to the world of Arad.
…..
And so, Li Ke returned to the Arad world.
The moment he stepped back into his home world, he felt a profound difference. The air was thick with abundant mana particles, making every breath feel lighter and more refreshing. His movements required noticeably less effort, and his recovery speed felt dramatically faster.
"Mmm… It's been so long since I felt this," he murmured, stretching his limbs with satisfaction. His gaze then fell on Seria, who was peacefully napping nearby. A playful smile spread across his face.
"Hehe… Seria…"
His hand moved toward her soft, full breasts. Even though he had already shared passionate moments with other women, the sight of Seria made him unable to resist the urge to touch her.
The moment his fingers brushed against her chest, Seria's eyes fluttered open. A brilliant golden light flashed across her body for an instant.
"Li… Master Li Ke!"
Seria called out in happy surprise. Before she could say anything more, Li Ke pounced on her with a mischievous grin, his hands eagerly exploring her perfect, delicate body once again.
After a long, passionate exchange, Li Ke finally reached his peak. With a deep groan, he released everything inside her. At that exact moment, the golden light appeared once more.
Li Ke felt something shift within him, though he couldn't quite tell what had changed. He was certain that something significant had happened with Seria, but the overwhelming pleasure left him unable to think clearly. He simply poured all his energy and flames into her in one powerful surge.
Only after several more rounds did he finally collapse onto the bed with a satisfied sigh.
Seria, meanwhile, pressed her thighs tightly together to keep his warm essence from leaking out. With a content smile, she got up to prepare a late-night snack for him.
Li Ke finally had a moment to reflect on what had just occurred.
"Could it be… I gained some new skill?"
He quickly opened his system panel. The next moment, his entire body stiffened.
Everything was gone.
All the hard-earned energy he had accumulated had vanished. Even the World Power he had gathered was completely missing.
Seria had taken all his hard-earned savings!
Note: after this, i will focus on revising early chapter, so new chapter will wait until those early chapter done. i'm sorry for those waiting for next arc.