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

Misako broke free from Xiuyuan's arms and stumbled into the house, looking for her husband in every room.

There was no sign of her husband in the living room, kitchen, or bedroom. Finally, she pushed open the door of the storage room.

Under the dim light, Amemiya Yosuke fell among a pile of debris, with a bloody hole in his chest, and he had already stopped breathing.

On the floor, a pool of dark red blood was half-solidified, emitting a metallic fishy smell.

The messy footprints showed that he had tried to struggle but ultimately failed.

"No...no!" Misako's legs went weak and she fell to her knees, tears pouring out like a dam breaking.

She stretched out her trembling hand, wanting to touch her husband's already cold cheek, but pulled it back the moment it was about to touch.

Xiu Yuan walked to the door of the storage room and looked down at the scene.

He did not offer any comfort or extra words, but silently took off his robes and gently draped them over Misako's thin shoulders.

The moon-white cassock, like a piece of snow, fell into her world shrouded in darkness and despair, emitting a faint but firm light.

Misako turned around and looked at Xiuyuan with tearful eyes. Suddenly she rushed over and hugged his legs, like she was holding on to the last straw, crying uncontrollably:

"Why? Why does it become like this?"

Xiu Yuan looked down at the woman who collapsed in grief, his gaze passed over her and fell on a tattered book in the corner that exuded an evil aura - the forbidden book, the tentacles of the demon world.

The system panel pops up quietly:

"Merit +30 (Exorcist, Defend Justice, Save the Innocent)"

Xiuyuan looked at the merit points he had obtained, a smile appeared on his face, and he felt quite satisfied.

Then he looked down at Misako who had fainted from crying. There was still a faint trace of demonic energy and purified warm Buddha power on the woman's body. He bent down and picked her up.

As for the annoying corpse in the storage room, Xiu Yuan casually pointed his finger, and a small cluster of golden Buddha flames fell silently, instantly devouring Amamiya Yosuke and the blood on the ground. In the blink of an eye, it turned into ashes, without even a trace of smell left, as if he had never existed.

Holding the still unconscious Misako, Xiuyuan calmly walked out of the now empty house next door and returned to his own villa.

As soon as I stepped into the entrance, an energetic figure rushed over like a whirlwind.

"Brother Xiuyuan!" Qiuyue Aili widened her eyes, looked him up and down, then looked curiously at the woman in his arms. Finally, her gaze fixed on Xiuyuan, full of anticipation and a little regret for missing the show.

"Sister Chengjiang said you went next door to fight a demon! How was it? Was that demon formidable? Did it have a green face, fangs, and lots of tentacles? You sent it flying with one move, right?"

The little girl asked questions in rapid succession, her eyes sparkling, and she didn't notice the pale and haggard face of Amamiya Misako who was held by Xiuyuan. To her, the changes in the neighbor's family were far less attractive than the heroic figure of her brother Xiuyuan exorcising demons.

Xiuyuan didn't stop, carrying Misako straight into the living room, and responded to the excited Ai Li in a calm tone:

"Well, it's solved."

"Wow! It's solved!" Ellie followed him like a happy little tail.

"Did that monster drop any goodies? Like a magic core or something? That's how it's shown on TV!"

Xiu Yuan glanced at her:

"No."

"Huh? How could there be none..." Ellie was a little disappointed, but she quickly cheered up.

"Then your battle must have been very exciting, right? Was it the Buddha's light shining everywhere and golden dragons flying around?" She gestured, trying to imagine the scene.

"..."

Xiuyuan ignored her and walked to the center of the living room.

Mrs. Chengjiang was already waiting respectfully on the side, and standing next to her was another woman wearing a simple kimono and with a calm temperament. She was Rinko Akiyama, who was in charge of the daily life of the villa.

"grown ups."

Rinko Akiyama bowed slightly, and when her eyes fell on Misako, she understood a little, but did not ask any more questions.

Xiuyuan handed Misako in his arms to Rinko:

"Take her to the guest room to rest and change her into clean clothes."

"Yes, my lord."

Rinko gently took the unconscious Misako, held her firmly, and turned to walk towards the stairs.

Ai Li watched Rinko carrying someone upstairs, and finally realized what was happening and asked:

"Brother Xiuyuan, who is this sister? She seems very sad."

Xiuyuan walked to the sofa and sat down, and Chengjiang immediately came forward to serve him hot tea.

He picked up the teacup, blew on the hot steam, and then said lightly: "A neighbor who needs help."

Ellie nodded, not quite understanding, and then turned her attention back to the topic she was more interested in:

"Then next time there are monsters, you must take me with you! I've been training very hard recently!" She clenched her fists, her face serious.

When Mrs. Chengjiang saw Xiuyuan sitting on the sofa with a calm demeanor, as if the blood and purification he had just experienced was just a walk after dinner, she felt even more awed.

She stepped forward and spoke softly, with just the right amount of concern:

"Sir, you must have been exhausted after all this tonight. The hot water is ready, and the scented bath salts have been prepared. Would you like to take a bath and relax now?"

Her voice was gentle and pleasant, with the respectful manner of a subordinate, but also a hint of subtle charm, suggesting a deeper level of service after bathing.

Xiuyuan nodded slightly, accepting the thoughtfulness.

Subduing Nobuo Tanaka and clearing out the monsters from the Amemiya family was a piece of cake for him, but the process still contaminated him with some foul air, which he could wash away.

What's more, he had just reaped a great harvest. Whether it was the huge assets of the Tanaka family, the unexpected evil magic notebook, or the merit points brought by the Amemiya family incident, they all made him in a good mood.

It is only right to enjoy the services brought by the fruits of victory.

He stood up and prepared to move to the bathroom. He took two steps when Qiuyue Ai Li, who had been eavesdropping, rushed over like a cannonball, blocking his way. Her little face flushed slightly with excitement.

"Brother Xiuyuan! Are you going to take a shower? You haven't told me in detail about that monster just now! Sister Chengjiang said you turned it into ash in one go?"

Xiu Yuan walked around her without stopping, and continued forward, leaving only a faint sentence:

"Practice well."

"Huh?" Ai Li choked at this expected yet extremely perfunctory answer. Reluctantly, she followed him, trotting along in small steps.

"Of course I practiced hard! I even meditated ten minutes longer today than yesterday! Next time, you must take me with you! I want to be as good as Sister Rinko!"

She waved her little fist and glanced secretly at Rinko Akiyama, who had been standing quietly not far away, with obvious competitive intent.

Xiu Yuan didn't even turn his head, and his voice came calmly:

"Wait until you can kill a low-level evil spirit with a single poke of your finger, then we'll talk."

"Hmph!" Ai Li stopped and watched Xiu Yuan's back disappear at the end of the corridor. She stomped her feet in anger, her cheeks puffed up.

She muttered to herself:

"One finger is all it takes! Once I've mastered it, I'll see if you'll still take me with you! Don't beg me to go with you to exorcise demons then!"

She secretly made up her mind, turned around and ran to her room, deciding to practice harder tonight and make Brother Xiuyuan look at her with admiration.

Madam Chengjiang followed Xiuyuan silently, with a faint smile on her lips, ready to make all preparations for the upcoming bathing service.

The villa was once again peaceful, with only the faint sound of water coming from the bathroom at the end of the corridor, heralding the beginning of the owner's leisure time.

The bathroom was filled with hot steam and the water in the large bathtub was rippling.

Xiuyuan leaned against the pool wall with his eyes closed, enjoying a rare moment of relaxation.

The water temperature was just right, dispelling the slightly gloomy atmosphere that had previously lingered.

Mrs. Chengjiang, wearing a light silk bathrobe, knelt by the bathtub, her long hair tied up with a simple hairpin, revealing her fair and graceful neck.

Her movements were gentle and skillful. The wet towel with fine foam was carefully wiping the broad back.

Every inch of skin was taken care of just right, with just the right amount of force, which not only cleansed but also gave a subtle massage feel. It was obvious that the man was already accustomed to this kind of service.

She lowered her eyes, her expression focused and submissive, as if this was the most important thing in the world.

At this moment, the bathroom door was quietly pushed open a crack.

A little golden head popped into the bathroom and looked around furtively.

It was Akizuki Aili.

Qiuyue Aili tiptoed into the bathroom, holding a brand new bath towel tightly in her hand, which seemed to have been hurriedly taken out from a locker.

The heat hit her face, and her little face turned red instantly. Seeing Madam Chengjiang concentrating on rubbing Xiuyuan's back, her eyes immediately lit up.

"Brother Xiuyuan! Let me help you rub your back!"

Ellie's voice was clear and loud, with an irresistible passion, breaking the silence of the bathroom.

She ran to the edge of the bathtub and held up the bath towel in her hand high, as if showing off some treasure.

"Look, this bath towel is new! It's definitely better than Sister Chengjiang's old one!"

Mrs. Chengjiang paused in wiping, glanced at Ai Li with a calm look, then lowered her head to continue the work in her hands, but her movements seemed more gentle and delicate, as if silently declaring her position.

Xiuyuan didn't even raise his eyelids, letting Chengjiang continue to serve him, as if he was oblivious to Ai Li's intrusion and offering of treasures.

When Ai Li saw that Xiu Yuan didn't respond, she was not discouraged, but became more motivated.

She walked around to the other side of Xiuyuan, knelt down like Chengjiang, soaked the brand new bath towel, squeezed shower gel on it clumsily, then carefully reached out her hand to wipe Xiuyuan's arm.

"Brother Xiuyuan, let me help you wash!"

Her movements were far less skillful than Chengjiang's, and her strength varied from light to heavy.

At this moment, the bathroom door was pushed open silently again.

Rinko Akiyama walked in. She was wearing simple home clothes, with her long sky-blue hair casually draped. In her hand was a small white porcelain tray, on which was a small bottle of essential oil with a fresh fragrance and a neatly folded clean towel.

Rinko did not make a fuss like Ai Li, but walked quietly to the edge of the bathtub, knelt down beside Mrs. Chengjiang, put the tray aside, then picked up the towel, soaked it and wrung it dry, and skillfully began to wipe Xiuyuan's neck and shoulders that Chengjiang had not yet taken care of.

Her movements were gentle and precise, with a sense of stability that comes only from long practice of swordsmanship.

Ai Li saw that Rinko naturally joined the service as soon as she arrived, and her movements were much more professional than hers. She couldn't help but pout slightly, and stopped moving her hands. She looked at Rinko with some dissatisfaction.

Mrs. Chengjiang did not express any opinion about Rinko's joining. The two seemed to have reached some kind of tacit understanding. Each of them was responsible for a part of the area, cooperating with each other tacitly and not interfering with each other.

For a moment, the only sounds in the bathroom were the sound of water and the gentle sound of the towel rubbing against skin.

Xiuyuan still had his eyes closed, seemingly completely immersed in the silent service of the three women, enjoying the tranquility and comfort that was naturally his.

The air was filled with the aroma of shower gel, the fresh scent of essential oils brought by Rinko, and a subtle hint of the subtle rivalry between girls.

Chapter 85: Yumiko: Sister, are monks so comfortable?

Misako woke up in soft bedding. The morning light from outside the window shone through the gaps onto the floor, dispelling the darkness in the room.

A strange warmth lingered deep within my body, as if the fear and confusion of last night had been completely washed away.

However, the memory has not disappeared.

The stepson's twisted and distorted body, the cold and slippery tentacles, and the image of her husband lying in a pool of blood are still clearly imprinted in the depths of her mind.

But what is even more profound is the moon-white figure that broke in in despair, and the blushing detoxification process that followed.

She sat up and found that she was wearing a set of clean and comfortable cotton pajamas, which had obviously been changed by someone.

There was a glass of still warm water on the bedside table.

After calming herself down, Misako took a deep breath, threw back the quilt and got out of bed.

When I walked into the living room, I saw Xiuyuan sitting on the sofa and sipping tea leisurely.

He was still wearing the moon-white monk's robe, with an indifferent expression, as if everything that happened last night was just an insignificant episode.

Beside her, Rinko Akiyama stood quietly, while Mrs. Chengjiang was nowhere to be seen, probably dealing with other matters.

The moment her eyes met Xiu Yuan, the scene of last night popped up in her mind. Her legs suddenly softened for no apparent reason, her body swayed slightly, and she almost lost her balance.

She subconsciously avoided Xiu Yuan's sight, lowered her head slightly, and walked closer, her voice trembling with a barely perceptible tremor:

"Master Xiuyuan...thank you for saving me yesterday."

Xiu Yuan put down his teacup and looked up at her, his eyes calm and unwavering:

"Easy to do."

He paused and continued:

"Your husband's body is contaminated with evil spirits. Leaving it here could bring disaster. I have completely purified it."