The man is a monk in the inside, and he starts by giving his wife a crown.

"The attack you encountered was caused by a traitor within our ranks."

The conference room fell silent instantly.

Akiyama Rinko's eyes suddenly turned cold, and her hand unconsciously pressed on the hilt of the knife. Mizuki Shiranui and Yukikaze exchanged a knowing look.

They also had some speculations about this matter.

Xiu Yuan kept smiling, as if he had anticipated all this:

"Please stand up, Ashaji, you are too kind."

Ashaji slowly stood up, her eyes became sharp:

"The traitor has been dealt with personally by me. Such incidents will not happen again in the future."

There was a hint of chill in her tone, allowing everyone present to feel her anger and determination towards the traitor.

Xiu Yuan shook his head slightly, his smile becoming more gentle:

"It's a small matter, don't take it to heart."

"When fighting against demons, it is inevitable that some souls will be polluted. As practitioners of this generation, we should understand and forgive."

The sunlight shone through the conference room window onto Xiuyuan, outlining a faint golden halo, as if the Buddha had come to the world, full of compassion.

Ashaji was slightly taken aback, clearly not expecting Xiuyuan to be so magnanimous. The vigilance in her eyes relaxed slightly, replaced by a hint of respect.

"Master Xiuyuan is compassionate and admirable," she said sincerely.

Xiu Yuan smiled slightly and turned his gaze to Akiyama Rinko: "Rinko, show that to Principal Ashaji."

Rinko Akiyama nodded in understanding and took out an exquisite brocade box from her arms.

Her slender fingers gently lifted the lid of the box.

Inside lies a pure crystal, in the shape of a perfect hexagonal prism, transparent as crystal.

But from time to time it flashes with soft golden light.

There seems to be some kind of energy flowing inside the crystal.

"What is this...?" Ashaji took a step forward involuntarily, surprise flashing in her eyes.

Xiu Yuan clasped his hands together and said calmly, "This is the energy crystal I obtained after using the power of Buddha to purify the remains of the demon."

He paused.

"Buddha Dharma is boundless and can save all living beings and purify evil spirits."

At this moment, Xiuyuan, the movie emperor, seemed to be a peerless holy monk!

Ashaji stretched out her hand carefully, her fingertips hovering above the crystal, as if feeling the energy contained within.

Her eyes gradually became focused and shocked.

"Incredible..." she murmured to herself.

"I've never seen such pure energy crystals before."

Even the specialized craftsmen within the Taimanin sect cannot forge such pure energy crystals.

"This crystal is of immense value to Taimanin training and weapon enhancement."

Ashaji's voice trembled slightly with excitement.

"Master Xiuyuan, are you willing to... give away a few?"

Without hesitation, she directly quoted a staggering figure: "I'm willing to pay a high price of 10 million yuan per piece!!"

The meeting room was completely silent. Both Mizuki Shiranui and Yukikaze were shocked.

They saw with their own eyes last night that Xiu Yuan obtained a large number of energy crystals just by liberating the remaining limbs of the demons.

Now Ashaji actually offered a price of 10 million for each one!

The mother and daughter's breathing became rapid.

Xiu Yuan just smiled faintly, his tone still calm:

"Money is something outside of one's body. It doesn't mean much to me." He paused and looked at Ashaji meaningfully.

"However, in order to help Taimanin fight against demons, I am willing to cooperate with you."

The moment Ashaji heard Xiuyuan's willingness to cooperate, her eyes lit up as if sparks were ignited.

The light from the conference room shone on her face, revealing the complex emotions that changed in that instant - surprise, gratitude, and an indescribable respect.

"Master Xiuyuan..." Her voice trembled slightly, and her slender fingers gently stroked the crystal that emitted a soft golden light.

Asha ji did not think that Xiuyuan agreed to cooperate out of greed for money.

During her long years of fighting against the demon ninjas, she had seen too many people acting for profit, but Xiu Yuan's transcendent temperament was clearly different from those people.

Shrouded in Buddha's light, he was like a walking Bodhisattva on earth, with an aura of transcendence in his every move.

"This energy crystal..." Ashaji took a deep breath and her voice gradually returned to calm.

"It means a lot to us Taimanin."

"Our young ninjas, especially those who have just started, have traditionally trained in a way that requires them to come into direct contact with demonic remains."

Her eyes fell on Xiu Yuan, and there was a hint of pain in her voice that was difficult to conceal.

"Some of those children are only twelve or thirteen years old, yet they have to endure the contamination of the demonic energy remaining on the demon's limbs in order to stimulate the development of their abilities."

Rinko Akiyama clenched her fists unconsciously. She knew too well what Asaki was talking about.

This is how she got through it herself. Those nightmarish training sessions still make her feel scared when she thinks about them.

"We have tried many ways to reduce the harm of this pollution to children."

Ashaji lowered her head slightly, a trace of self-blame flashing in her eyes.

"But the results have been unsatisfactory. Many children have been left with psychological trauma, and some have even..."

She didn't continue, but everyone understood what she meant.

Xiu Yuan closed his eyes briefly, then opened them again, his gaze filled with compassion: "All beings are equal, including these children."

He also didn't expect that in this world of anime, the training method of Taimanin would become like this.

Ashaji stood in awe. She couldn't count how many times she had stood by the window of Wuche Academy, watching those young faces dulled by the torture of training. Each time, she vowed to find a better way, and now, that way seemed to be right before her eyes.

"With this energy crystal, children can obtain the energy stimulation needed for cultivation without coming into contact with demons."

Asha ji’s voice became firm.

"More importantly, this pure energy not only does not cause spiritual pollution, but can even repair damaged spirits."

Mizuki Shiranui and Yukikaze exchanged a knowing look, both realizing that this could be a turning point in Taimanin history.

Ashaji bowed deeply to Xiuyuan.

"Master Xiuyuan, your help means a lot to us."

Her voice was sincere and solemn.

"I increasingly realize that your appearance may be God's will."

In fact, what Xiuyuan really wanted to say was that this energy crystal was purified through his Buddha power.

If prolonged contact or absorption.

Then you will be subtly influenced and will inevitably develop a liking for and dependence on Xiu Yuan.

Isn't this also a form of pollution?

Chapter 36: Merit ATM!

Xiu Yuan gently stroked the radiant golden crystal, his gaze shifting from Ashaji to the projection screen in the center of the conference room, his expression calm. "Ms. Ashaji, besides the energy crystal cooperation, I have another purpose for this trip." His voice was calm, yet it held an irresistible power. "I would like to obtain a map of the demon distribution in the Tokyo area."

Upon hearing this, Ashaji frowned unconsciously.

"Demon distribution map?"

"Excuse me, Master Xiuyuan, what do you want this for?"

Xiuyuan clasped his hands together, and the Buddha's light appeared and disappeared around him, reflecting his handsome face.

"Of course it's to slay demons and save all living beings."

His tone was flat, as if he was just talking about today's weather.

"Since I have this ability, how can I sit back and watch the demons run rampant?"

"That's great!" Shuicheng Xuefeng suddenly jumped up from his seat, his eyes shining, and his voice rose octaves in excitement.

"I support Master Xiuyuan! I can lead the way. I know all the demon lairs in Tokyo!"

She waved her fists excitedly, as if she had already seen herself fighting side by side with Xiu Yuan.

"Snowwind!" Mizuki Shiranui shouted, reaching out to push her daughter back into her seat, "Stop messing around!"

Xuefeng curled her lips and muttered something in dissatisfaction, but she still sat back down obediently. Shiranui turned to Xiuyuan, her eyes glittering with worry.

"Master Xiuyuan, although you are extremely powerful, the demons in Tokyo are deeply intertwined and the situation is much more complicated than you imagine."

Asha ji slowly stood up and turned her back to everyone.

"Master Xiuyuan, I understand your desire to eliminate demons and defend the Way." She turned around with a serious expression.

"But these demons do not exist in isolation. Countless forces are involved behind them—political circles, chaebols, the underworld, and even international organizations."

She walked back to the table, put her hands on it, leaned over and looked directly into Xiuyuan's eyes.

"A rash move would not only invite retaliation from those forces, but could also plunge all of Tokyo into chaos. We, the Manin, have been searching for a balance over the years, trying to control the dangers posed by demons while not disrupting the existing order."

Ashaji spoke in a high-sounding manner, but in fact she was more worried about Xiuyuan's safety.

Worried that Xiuyuan will suffer revenge from the demon world!

"Demons wreak havoc on the world, inherently violating the laws of nature. If we let them go unchecked out of concern for those dark forces, wouldn't that be aiding and abetting the evil?"

Xiu Yuan's voice was gentle, yet it was unquestionably firm.

He stood up, and the Buddha's light flowed around his body as he moved, like a walking Bodhisattva.

Ashaji's breathing was slightly stagnant. She had never seen Xiu Yuan so powerful.

The usually gentle and polite monk seemed to have instantly transformed into another person - majestic, decisive and unyielding.

"Master Xiuyuan..." Ashaji's voice was filled with hesitation. "You may not understand the strength of these demons. Some of them have existed for thousands of years and their strength is unfathomable. Even I dare not say that I can escape unscathed."

Xiu Yuan smiled faintly and raised his hands to form a seal. In an instant, a golden Buddha figure appeared behind him, emitting a terrifying pressure.

"Amitabha, good, good, good."

His voice was calm, yet it seemed to have immense power.

"I know my limits."

The temperature in the conference room seemed to rise suddenly, and everyone felt an invisible pressure enveloping their bodies.

Mizuki Shiranui and Yukikaze straightened their backs involuntarily, while Akiyama Rinko showed an expression of reverence.

Ashaji took a deep breath, she knew that she could not convince the "monk" in front of her.

She was silent for a moment, her gaze lingering on Xiu Yuan.

She could feel the determination emanating from this "great monk", a determination that no ordinary person could possess.

"Since Master Xiuyuan is so insistent, it's not convenient for me to stop him."

Her slender fingers tapped quickly on the computer keyboard in the conference room, and a series of complex codes and permission verification windows flashed across the screen.

The system made a soft "beep" sound, confirming her highest authority.

Ashaji took out a black USB flash drive from the computer host and rubbed it gently with her fingertips.

This small storage device records detailed information on the activities of dozens of demons in the Tokyo area, which is the intelligence accumulated by the Anti-Mannin over the years.

"Here is some of the demon distribution data we recently compiled for the Manin."

She handed the USB drive to Xiuyuan with a hint of hesitation and worry in her eyes.

"For your safety, I have only selected areas where low-level demons are active."