I'm a thankful fox in Tokyo

Chapter 393

He could certainly accept this gift, but thinking about how he had wronged Ah Jing emotionally, he was probably only slightly better than Ghostfire and Yellow Hair. And since the person in front of him was Ah Jing's father, Dongye Yu was too ashamed to accept it and quickly helped Old Deng up.

“You flatter me. These demons are causing trouble here. I have to come for my own safety and the safety of my family and friends. Besides, Ah Jing has helped me a lot before, and you are my elder.”

As he spoke, Higashino Yu looked at the exorcists around him with a humble tone, amidst the approving expression of Shinji Jinguji.

"Furthermore, I greatly admire all of you who have come here for a righteous cause, risking your lives. I should do my part, both for the public good and for personal reasons."

Previously, during the battle with Princess Oboroguruma, the souls of these exorcists were all absorbed into the ukiyo-e prints in the Mustard Seed House. They were not only unable to help in the battle, but they could not even protect themselves. Even so, few of them were afraid and all chose to fight the demons to the death.

Although A-Jing's father played a leading role, they were all considered righteous people, and Dongye Yu did admire them quite a bit. Although there were many anthropomorphic creatures on Xiao Rizi's side, there were also true gentlemen among them.

It can only be said that a virtuous person was born in a country of petty people, which is not the fault of the virtuous person.

The demon hunters present were somewhat surprised upon hearing this. Many of them looked at Dongye Yu seriously, nodded slightly, and admired him in their hearts. This Dongye-kun was a rare talent who was not arrogant or domineering.

Then Higashino Yu began to ask them how they planned to deal with these vengeful spirits.

These evil spirits were mostly killed by Princess Oboroguruma. Each of them had people and things they couldn't let go of in their previous lives, and they had been puppets controlled by demons for hundreds of years. They were burdened with the karma of killing and filled with resentment. If they are not properly dealt with, they will become a menace sooner or later.

I could perform a ritual to help them pass on to the afterlife, but these evil spirits each have their own obsessions, and forcibly performing a ritual to help them pass on seems to go against the original purpose of the ritual. If these exorcists have a way, then I can save some effort.

After all, it's all about performing rituals for the deceased; it doesn't matter who performs them.

Upon hearing this, Shinji Jinguji consulted with the highly respected old exorcists, including Shunkain Yohei, for a moment and said, "Why don't we enshrine these vengeful spirits at Senso-ji Temple to dispel their resentment, and then have a high-ranking monk chant sutras to help them pass on? What do you think, Higashino-kun?"

Traditional rituals for the deceased are not bad either. Dongye Yu nodded: "I have no objection."

So everyone carried their red lanterns and walked out of the Great Bright Temple, not wanting to stay there any longer—after all, they had almost become like these evil spirits.

Higashino Yu also carried Xuanxiao Lian, and Chengming Yiwen Zhun Changguang followed the demon exorcists out.

Harukain Yohei leaned closer for a casual chat: "I heard that Higashino-kun likes to collect exorcism techniques and some monster books?"

"Read ten thousand books and travel ten thousand miles; it's always good to learn and see more," Higashino Yu smiled.

Chunhuayuan Yangping's eyes lit up, and he stroked his white beard: "To be honest, Mr. Dongye, my family has been in business for hundreds of years and has a rich collection of books. Rather than keeping these books on a high shelf, it's better to share them."

"That's so good?" Dongye Yu looked at the smiling old man in front of him suspiciously. "Free?"

Chunhua-in Yangping said solemnly, “Higashino-kun saved my life. What are mere books and techniques compared to such a great favor? This is my business card. If Higashino-kun is interested, the Chunhua-in family will certainly welcome you with open arms!”

After he finished speaking, he had a kind smile on his face and was about to say something when a tall, middle-aged exorcist came to invite him.

"Senior Yangping, my patriarch would like to discuss some important matters with you."

"Wait a moment." After dismissing him, the old man wanted to continue the conversation, but the exorcist smiled and nodded at Dongye Yu, then pulled him away.

"Senior, the matter is urgent, please forgive me."

"I haven't finished speaking yet, Xinzhong boy, you—" Dongye Yu glanced at it and saw that it was an exorcist from the Jinguji family, who seemed to be Kaori Shiori's third or fourth uncle or something. He looked at the business card and casually stuffed it into his pocket.

I don't mind these interactions with exorcist families; having more friends means having more options.

Upon arriving outside the temple, the dark clouds in the sky had mostly dispersed, leaving a clear blue sky and bright sunshine. An ancient tree with a canopy-like crown swayed in the gentle breeze at the temple entrance, filtering dappled sunlight.

If you ignored the somber expressions of the exorcists, outsiders would mistake them for a group of old men dressed in Wu clothing visiting a temple for a team-building activity.

Because there had been a prior announcement that the demons had been exorcised, there were many people and vehicles waiting on the road outside. Some exorcists came forward to explain the situation, and then a professional cleanup team entered the temple with tools to carry out a more thorough cleanup.

Takikawa Tadahiro and other members of the special operations team who knew Higashino Yu stood at a distance and bowed to him, but they seemed to have work to do and did not come over.

"excuse me."

A group of medical staff carried several stretchers past Dongye Yu. On the stretchers lay several exorcists, some old and some young, their expressions peaceful, as if they were dead.

In reality, it's no different from being dead. These exorcists' souls were devoured by demons, and their remnant souls returned to their bodies. They probably won't wake up in this lifetime.

Higashino Yu bowed slightly to the exorcists by forming the Shangqing Seal with his hands. Then he noticed that several exorcists bearing the Jinguji family crest stepped forward and spoke to Jinguji Shinji, their anxiety evident in their expressions.

Upon hearing this, Shinji Shinji's face darkened, and he whispered, "Immediately gather the clansmen and return to aid our main family."

After saying that, he turned to Harukain Yohei and the others, his voice still steady, but with a hint of tension that was hard to detect: "Gentlemen, there has been an emergency at home, and Shin-yi needs to go first."

The exorcists, including Shunkain Yohei and Kusaka Meisuke, exchanged glances, their brows furrowed: "Is the situation serious? Do you need our help?"

I appreciate your kind offer.

Shinji Jinguji bowed slightly, his gaze sweeping over the exhausted crowd around him. "Right now, your magical powers have not yet recovered, and this place needs someone to guard it. As for the trouble at home, my Jinguji family can still handle it."

This is both a polite refusal and the truth.

Seeing this, the exorcists stopped insisting. "In that case, Mr. Jinguji, please return immediately."

"I am ashamed to trouble you all."

Shinji Shinji nodded his apology and handed the lantern in his hand to the other exorcists for safekeeping.

The exorcists of the Jinguji family, following the orders of the family head, entrusted the lanterns containing the demons to other exorcists. Some went to arrange transportation, while others gathered behind Jinguji Shinji to wait, their expressions filled with anxiety and worry.

Something seems to have happened to the Jinguji family.

Higashino Yu observed for a moment, recalling the closure of Gion when he went to Jinguji's house to find A-Jing earlier, and guessed that the situation was not optimistic, so he stepped forward to ask.

"Mr. Jinguji, has something happened?"

Upon hearing this, Shinji Jinguji turned around and said, "Our family is indeed in a critical situation, and we are preparing to return to provide assistance. If Higashino-kun is going back to Tokyo, why don't you come with us?"

(End of this chapter)