Anime Collector: Starting With the Malevolent Shrine

'Is the reward for collecting Haruno's a celestial cultivation technique? Not eating grains, breathing wind and drinking dew! Feasting on the six qi, consuming the morning glow! Looks like a chinese bullshit…'

Although the Qi Cultivation Method couldn't grant Daiki eternal life or immortality, practicing it long-term could strengthen the body and extend lifespan, gradually evolving one's life force toward a state of perfection.

Such a mystical technique immediately caught his interest.

Cursed Energy enhancement and blood nourishment were merely supplementary abilities — the core essence still depended on the Curse Power within the sorcerer.

Compared to Cursed Energy enhancement, the Qi Cultivation Method clearly had a brighter future.

Just as he was preparing to practice the Qi Cultivation Method, the wooden door that Haruno had closed when leaving was pushed open again.

'As expected of sisters, they're quite in sync.'

Right after big sister left, little sister Yukino seamlessly took her place.

Daiki guessed that Haruno hadn't discussed this with her sister, instead choosing to secretly settle the matter alone under cover of night.

Coincidentally, Yukino had the same idea!

"Daiki-kun... I... I..." Yukino stood at the doorway, her face full of bashfulness. It was torturous for the cold and proud girl to say such things, "Regarding the conflict between our family and the Matsushita Group... If possible, I'd like to request Daiki-kun's help in getting through this crisis. Whatever the conditions... I can accept them... even if..."

She turned her head slightly, leaving the rest unsaid. Though anyone could understand the implications.

Having just reached an agreement with Haruno, how could Daiki break it immediately?

"I suggest Yukino-san should discuss this with Haruno-san." He conscientiously pointed out what Yukino had overlooked.

But these words had a different meaning in her ears.

Telling her to go back and seriously discuss it with her sister Haruno? What did that mean? He clearly looked down on her and was directly targeting her sister!

He might as well have said outright, 'I'm interested in your sister, not you!'

"On what grounds?" Yukino asked through gritted teeth, unwilling to accept this. Since his target was her sister, she couldn't just stand by and watch.

"Hmm?" Daiki, who was contemplating the technique, grunted in confusion. He didn't understand what she meant by those words.

"Daiki-kun, compared to my sister, what do I lack?" Seeing his confused expression, Yukino changed her question.

What did she lack?

Yukino's appearance was undoubtedly cute. Her personality had some flaws, but he didn't feel strongly about that. As for the most obvious difference...

His gaze moved down from her face. The flat runway made him chuckle despite himself.

"That's not what I meant." Daiki quickly suppressed his smile and explained.

Yukino's face darkened with anger, resentment clear in her expression. Of course — he was just another vulgar man!

In the past, she would have unleashed her sharp tongue. But now, faced with his mockery, she had no choice but to endure it.

Vulgar or not, Daiki's power was undeniable. He could eliminate an entire armed squad without blinking. He could just as easily bury her in these mountains without a second thought.

"I still have... room to... grow..." Yukino forced out each word through clenched teeth, her face burning with embarrassment.

To say such things in front of him felt worse than death itself.

Daiki fell silent, at a loss for words. Finally, he said, "Do as you wish — I've warned you. If you haven't changed your mind, then close the door."

Creak— Click!

Yukino closed the wooden door.

Her decisive action made even him feel embarrassed.

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Meanwhile, another guest room's door opened.

The sneaking figure didn't go directly to Daiki's room. Instead, she walked to the neighboring guest room first. When she opened the door and found it empty, her heart fluttered anxiously.

'No way, Nino really left? She couldn't have...' Ichika tugged at her sleeve, panic crossing her face. Events had taken an unexpected turn!

To uncover the truth, Ichika made her way to Daiki's room.

As she pressed her ear against the wooden door, sounds from inside reached her immediately. Her fair cheeks flushed crimson. An indescribable embarrassment washed over her like waves.

'Nino, what are you doing?!'

Not daring to peek through any gaps, Ichika fled in panic as warmth crept up her legs.

Her mind was in such disarray that she couldn't even recall how she made it back to her room.

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『Host has collected Yukino Yukinoshita!』

『Reward: Cultivation Method — Embryonic Breathing!』

Once everything had settled, Daiki checked the reward from the collection space.

'Embryonic Breathing, a cultivation method that can put the body into deep sleep? Thirty minutes of Embryonic Breathing equals twenty-four hours of sleep. So from now on, fifteen minutes of sleep per day would be enough.' His mouth twitched.

What kind of divine body technique was this?

"Daiki-kun, please don't forget your earlier promise." Yukino struggled to rise, her body feeling as if it might collapse.

"I know." He gave a firm squeeze in her ass.

Yukino's delicate body trembled involuntarily.

To avoid discovery by her sister, she didn't linger.

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After Yukino returned to her room, considerable time passed before Haruno and Nino leisurely made their way back from outside.

Looking at the now-darkened sky, Nino shook her head helplessly. She hadn't expected to chat so well with this woman, who had surprisingly profound insights on capturing a boy's heart.

Absorbed in learning from her, she had completely lost track of time.

'It's too late to disturb Daiki-kun now.' Nino shook her head disappointedly and walked back to her room.

Hearing movement from the neighboring room, Ichika suddenly sat up.

She had to convince Nino to see reason and abandon this dangerous path!

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