Chapter 27: Kofushi
"Madman, a real madman!"
Kofushi threw her head back and laughed, her whole body trembling with laughter in the dark night.
Her jet-black hair, flowing like a waterfall, fluttered wildly like nine long tails under the influence of peach-pink Cursed Energy.
It had been a long time since she had been so humiliated—shamed, toyed with, and looked down upon like a beast led to slaughter!
Shame, anger, hatred—kill!
Kofushi's killing intent had never erupted like this before, almost becoming tangible.
Even when she was pursued by several Grade One experts and Clan Heads of the Jujutsu Sorcerers, she had never been in such a pathetic state.
Their Curse User organization was able to survive and gather the strength to resurrect Tamamo-no-Mae not just because they hid exceptionally well, lurking in the shadows and filth like rats.
The most important factor was strength!
Kofushi's strength likely completely surpassed Alex Moyan's teacher, Yaga Masamichi, and even exceeded the Principal of Jujutsu High, Asami Mieka.
Even in the Jujutsu World, she was a top-tier Curse User, both notorious and legendary.
This was why the Curse Users persisted through the ages.
It was the reason they could still burst forth with the power to resurrect an Ancient Great Curse despite being so suppressed by the Jujutsu Sorcerers.
Recalling how even when she was hunted by several Grade 1 Jujutsu Sorcerers and beaten until she was covered in wounds, she had never been as pathetic as she was now.
Why? Because Kofushi had seen wariness and fear in the eyes of the Jujutsu Sorcerers pursuing her.
Yet, she couldn't catch even a hint of fear or dread in Alex Moyan's eyes or emotions.
Not even a trace of wariness or caution!
From beginning to end, it was all about his dominance and control over her!
This feeling filled the long-renowned Kofushi with shame and rage.
Yet, she was also infuriated by her own powerlessness.
A "buffoon"—no word described her better right now.
"So annoying! So annoying! If it weren't for that Old Ghost, how could I have suffered such an insult?"
"No!"
"Ultimately, it's because I am too weak!"
"Too weak! I am too weak!"
Kofushi muttered to herself, her gaze suddenly becoming ruthless and determined.
"Hehehe, don't you want me to resurrect Lady Tamamo-no-Mae?" Kofushi let out a morbid, girlish giggle.
"Then I'll grant your wish!"
"It's been a long time since I've fed so wantonly."
Kofushi stuck out her sweet tongue and licked her rosy lips.
At this moment, the massive five-star hotel was already surrounded by Kofushi's Cursed Energy!
The male guests inside had already fallen into Kofushi's Cursed Technique.
The reason Kofushi was so enraged, even losing her mind, happened just a short while ago.
Kofushi was about to go pour tea for Alex Moyan.
She had no choice; after all, he was stronger than her.
Besides, she didn't want to cause a scene right now and alert the Jujutsu World.
Now was the most critical moment of preparation.
Kofushi could also sense that Alex Moyan had other motives for coming to see her alone.
And this secret definitely couldn't be known by the Jujutsu World.
But just as she moved, a large hand rested on Kofushi's delicate shoulder.
"Forget it, I'm not really interested in tea."
Alex Moyan came up behind Kofushi and spoke casually.
Kofushi felt the young, surging vital energy coming from Alex Moyan behind her.
"Then, what would you like me to do for you, young man?"
Kofushi gave a charming smile, her tone implying that Alex Moyan could do whatever he wanted to her.
As she spoke, a stream of peach-pink Cursed Energy began to slowly leak out.
A strange fragrance also emanated from Kofushi's shapely body.
With a thousand alluring poses, Kofushi gently twisted her jade-white ankles, intending to throw herself into Alex Moyan's arms.
But in the next second, Kofushi's throat was gripped tightly by a powerful hand.
"What a rank, foxy stench."
Alex Moyan fanned the air, looking disgusted.
Terror filled Kofushi's eyes; she hadn't expected her Cursed Technique to fail.
After all, the boy before her was at an age when a man's blood boils and his passion is at its peak.
How could he not be affected by her Cursed Technique at all?
Kofushi found it unbelievable; her Cursed Technique could make even an eighty-year-old man on his deathbed stand tall.
It could make even a castrated dog go into heat and consume the frigid with desire!
Combined with her beautiful face, many Jujutsu Sorcerers had died beneath her skirts.
This was Kofushi's Cursed Technique: Lust!
Yet now, it had absolutely no effect on the boy in front of her!
Gripped by the throat, Kofushi struggled to beg for mercy, tears swirling in her beautiful eyes like sparkling pearls.
Combined with her perfect expression and stunning face, she looked pitiable enough to move the heavens.
Even Alex Moyan couldn't help but praise Kofushi's acting in his heart.
An Oscar wouldn't even be worth a ten-thousandth of her performance.
But Alex Moyan was like a cold stone; no matter what tricks Kofushi used, they were all in vain.
Alex Moyan's gaze was playful as he enjoyed Kofushi's performance with great interest.
"Stop acting. I never planned to let you go from the start."
"But, not right now."
"You're still useful to me for now."
As soon as he finished speaking, Alex Moyan let go.
Kofushi clutched her fair, slender neck, coughing uncontrollably.
Then, with a charming look and flirtatious eyes, she knelt on the ground and looked up at Alex Moyan.
"Oh? So you mean you really need me to do something for you now, young man?"
Kofushi giggled, her laughter clear like silver bells.
Knowing that Alex Moyan wouldn't kill her for the moment, Kofushi became even more unscrupulous.
She began to seduce and entice him even more boldly and overtly.
Even... coercion!
Since you need something from me, I can naturally negotiate terms.
And if we're negotiating, you should show me a little more respect.
And you, you should lower your posture a bit!
But Kofushi certainly couldn't have imagined what Alex Moyan wanted her to do.
It was to resurrect Tamamo-no-Mae, the very thing she had been working so hard for.
"Since you need me to do something for you, why were you so mean just now?"
Kofushi looked at Alex Moyan aggrievedly, wanting him to comfort her.
Kofushi made a gesture of reaching out her right hand, wanting Alex Moyan to pull her up.
But to Kofushi's surprise, in the next second, a dagger pierced straight through her palm, pinning it to the ground.
Kofushi let out a scream of agony, and blood quickly flowed out, forming a pool.
Alex Moyan grabbed Kofushi by the hair and sneered, "You seem to have misunderstood one thing."
"I'm not begging you to do something; it's because you can do it that I'm temporarily sparing your dog life."
Kofushi didn't back down either, her venomous gaze fixed on Alex Moyan.
Their eyes met, but Alex Moyan didn't take Kofushi seriously at all.
In his eyes, Kofushi was just a tool for resurrecting Tamamo-no-Mae.
Her greatest value was to become a Cursed Spirit for Alex Moyan to absorb.
"Oh? Then you really are something, aren't you, young man?"
"Then do it!"
Kofushi's red lips parted slightly; she remained neither humble nor arrogant in the face of Alex Moyan's threat.
Even with a hint of mockery and playfulness.
Seeing Kofushi act as if she had him right where she wanted him, Alex Moyan was laughing internally. His next sentence made Kofushi feel as sick as if she'd eaten filth.
"What I want you to do is resurrect Tamamo-no-Mae."
Kofushi was shocked; the playful expression from a moment ago instantly shifted to Alex Moyan's face.