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

She could only lower her head and agree with her sister.

Xiuyuan blew away the hot steam from the teacup, his eyes flickering between the shy Misako and the gleaming Etsumiko, as if he saw through something, but he said nothing. He put down the teacup and said calmly:

"Okay. Rinko, go get them a guest room."

"Yes, my lord."

Akiyama Rinko responded and then stood up to prepare.

"Great! Thank you, Master Xiuyuan!"

Yumiko immediately smiled, her voice became a little lighter, and the look in her eyes when she looked at Xiuyuan was so full of curiosity and anticipation that it almost overflowed.

She thought to herself that she must find an opportunity tonight to consult this master and find out what the feeling of "floating in ecstasy" that her sister talked about was.

At this moment, the sound of brisk footsteps and a girl's laughter came from the entrance, breaking the temporary tranquility of the living room.

A moment later, Akizuki Airi, her sister Akizuki Marina, and Kaoru walked in together.

The three girls were all wearing neat school uniforms, with their legs well-proportioned and slender under their short skirts, full of youthful vitality, adding a touch of brightness to the villa.

Ai Li saw Xiu Yuan sitting on the sofa in the living room, and her eyes lit up immediately, like a puppy that had just found its owner.

Almost instantly, she left her sister and friend behind and ran over, her movements so fast that they created a gust of wind.

"Brother Xiuyuan!"

She shouted happily and threw herself behind the sofa, not caring whether she would disturb Xiu Yuan. She stretched out her two little hands and pressed them on Xiu Yuan's shoulders.

"I'm back! Class was so boring today. Home is so much nicer~"

As she spoke, she pinched vigorously. Although her strength was not great and her technique was not professional, the intimacy and flattery were obvious.

"Tomorrow is the weekend! Brother Xiuyuan, let's go out and play? How about going to an amusement park? Or the beach! Okay?"

She looked at Xiuyuan's profile with anticipation, her golden twin ponytails swaying with her movements, and her voice was coquettish.

Marina and Xun next to them also came over. Marina seemed much quieter and just stood quietly aside. She seemed accustomed to her sister's behavior of wanting to hang on Xiuyuan. She greeted Xiuyuan with a smile and a gentle look.

Xun looked at the slightly unfamiliar Amamiya sisters in the living room curiously, then stood quietly beside Marina without saying much.

Xiu Yuan let Ai Li's little hands move on his shoulders, enjoying this free massage service. He took a sip of the teacup that Rinko had just offered him, then spoke slowly, his voice steady and calm:

"I have other plans for the weekend."

"Eh?"

Ellie's shoulder-kneading movement suddenly stopped, her face instantly fell, and her tone was full of disappointment.

"What's the plan? Is it more important than hanging out with me?"

In her opinion, nothing is bigger than spending the weekend playing with her brother Xiuyuan.

Xiu Yuan put down his teacup, his eyes swept over her obviously unhappy face, his tone still flat:

"I've made an appointment with your mother to bring you sisters back to see her this weekend."

When her mother, Akizuki Hanayoko, was mentioned, a hint of barely perceptible joy appeared on Ai Li's face, but then, as if she thought of something unpleasant, the joy quickly faded away, replaced by a very obvious expression of reluctance.

Her massaging hands completely stopped, her lips slightly pouted, her eyes dimmed a little, and she muttered softly:

"Going back to that home..."

Almost immediately, her mind flashed with the face of her stepfather Akizuki Xiaosan, who always had a hypocritical smile, and the look in his eyes that made her uncomfortable when he looked at her. She suddenly felt a little blocked in her heart and didn't want to go back at all.

"Great."

Marina, who had been quiet all this time, spoke at this moment, with a gentle and sincere smile on her face.

"It's been a long time since I last saw my mother. It's time to go back and see her."

She glanced at her sister, seeming to understand what she was resisting, but did not point it out, only with a hint of comfort in her eyes.

Ai Li looked at Xiu Yuan, who had an expressionless face, and then at her sister, who had a clear attitude, and knew that this matter was probably a done deal and there was no room for negotiation.

Although she was extremely unhappy, she did not dare to directly refute Xiu Yuan's decision. She could only hold her dissatisfaction in her heart. She loosened her hand that was pinching Xiu Yuan's shoulder and walked to the side unhappily, with puffed cheeks.

Humph, let's go back! Anyway, Brother Xiuyuan is here, so I don't think that annoying stepfather would dare to do anything to her! She comforted herself like this, and her heart felt a little better.

Xun looked at the completely different reactions of the Akizuki sisters, and then looked at Xiuyuan, who had a calm expression from beginning to end, as if he was just announcing a trivial matter. He didn't say anything, but just stood quietly next to Marina, continuing to be a qualified background board.

As night falls, the lights in the villa light up one after another, dispelling the twilight outside the window.

Mrs. Chengjiang and Mitsuko walked into the living room one after another. Both of them had some fatigue on their faces after running around, but more of it was the efficiency after completing the task.

Madam Chengjiang walked up to Xiuyuan, bowed slightly, and began to report today's results.

"Sir, the Tanaka family's funds have been fully processed. Through the channels of the Takayanagi Company, they are now clean and available funds and can be invested in the construction of the temple at any time."

Her voice was clear and logical, and she was obviously quite confident in her work efficiency.

"The land settlement and preliminary planning permission have also been completed, and we are just waiting for..."

At this point, Madam Chengjiang's brows knitted slightly, and her tone became a little embarrassed:

"We've just run into some trouble at the site. A few ruffians from a nearby village got wind of the situation and are blocking the construction team from entering. They're also raising the price exorbitantly."

Mitsuko added:

"They even brought in a few reporters from local tabloids to take photos and stir up trouble, saying we were seizing land and destroying feng shui. They were deliberately making a big deal out of it to deter us."

Mrs. Chengjiang continued:

"It wouldn't be difficult to drive them away using ordinary means, but with reporters present, if we mishandle it, it could bring negative publicity to the temple, which hasn't even begun construction, and affect subsequent incense sales. I'm worried..."

She carefully observed Xiuyuan's expression, waiting for instructions.

The other people in the living room, including the Misako sisters who had just been assigned to the guest room and were feeling a little restless, and Airi who was poking at the snacks out of boredom, subconsciously quieted down and listened to the conversation here.

A hint of curiosity about the huge sum of money flashed in Etsukoro's eyes, while Ai Li was completely uninterested in the ruffians and yawned slightly.

Xiu Yuan held the teacup, his expression unchanged, as if what he heard was not some trouble, but the noise of children on the roadside.

He gently blew away the steam from the cup, took a sip of tea, and then spoke slowly, his voice so flat that no emotion could be detected:

"Building temples to worship Buddha and save all living beings is a deed of immeasurable merit."

He put down the teacup and glanced at Mrs. Chengjiang's slightly worried face, but the smile on his face was still gentle.

"A few mere clowns dare to obstruct the Buddhist sanctuary? They are not extorting money, they are denying their own blessings and seeking their own death."

Xiuyuan's tone was light, but it made Madam Chengjiang's heart tremble.

"Since they have jumped into the flames of karma, then let them be."

Xiu Yuan said lightly,

"Don't bother with those petty reporters, and don't waste time arguing with the thugs. Heaven will see its own retribution.

You just need to follow the plan and build the temple with peace of mind."

There was absolute confidence in his words, as if those thugs and reporters were already dead.

Madam Chengjiang understood immediately and said no more, respectfully:

"Yes, sir, I understand."

The atmosphere at dinner was a little subtle.

The long dining table was filled with rich and exquisite dishes, but apart from Akizuki Aili occasionally clamoring for Xiuyuan to pick some food for her, or complaining that her sister Marina was too controlling, it was relatively quiet most of the time.

The women each performed their duties, and seemed to be competing silently.

Madam Chengjiang sat on Xiuyuan's right, serving him food gracefully with a focused look, just the right amount of respectfulness and a hint of barely perceptible charm.

Rinko Akiyama sat quietly on the other side, adding tea and pouring water with precise and smooth movements, as if everything around her had nothing to do with her, and only Xiuyuan's needs were the focus of her attention.

Mitsuko was busy between the kitchen and the dining room, making sure everything was properly supplied.

Yumiko saw this and her mind was busy calculating.

She keenly captured the complex emotions of awe, dependence, and even possessiveness in the eyes of these women when they looked at Xiu Yuan.

Especially the little girl with blonde twin tails, Ai Li, was like a little animal guarding its food. As long as Yue Meizi looked at Xiu Yuan for a few more seconds, she would immediately puff up her cheeks and stare at her with a vigilant look, which made Yue Meizi laugh secretly and think that this little girl was quite interesting.

Looking at her sister Misako, who was fidgeting beside her and hardly daring to look up at Shuyuan, Etsukiko felt even more excited.

She took the opportunity to pick up some food for her sister and leaned in to whisper:

"Sister, look at them, aren't they all like Master Xiuyuan... (Hello, King Nuo)..."

Misako blushed and nudged her lightly with her elbow, looking at her with pleading eyes, signaling her to stop talking nonsense.

Yumiko stuck out her tongue and stopped asking directly, but she already had the answer in her heart.

The fact that this young, handsome and powerful monk is surrounded by so many charming women, and they seem to get along well with each other, speaks volumes.

Thinking of her sister's description of the ecstatic feeling when purifying the evil spirit, Yumiko licked her lips, and a bold idea took root in her mind. If her sister could experience it, why couldn't she?

This person is my lifesaver, and it is reasonable for me to repay him on my own initiative.

After dinner, Rinko took Misako and her sister to the guest room.

The room was clean and comfortable, but Misako was still restless. She tossed and turned in bed. The fear of last night and the sadness of the day made it difficult for her to fall asleep.

Etsukiko seemed full of energy. She waited patiently until her sister's breathing gradually became steady and she seemed to have finally fallen asleep, then she tiptoed up.

She first ran into the bathroom and washed herself carefully from head to toe. She even secretly used the high-end fragrance shower gel brought by her sister. She looked at her young and beautiful body in the mirror with a determined smile on her face.

Everything was ready. Yumiko changed into a light silk nightgown, took a deep breath, and quietly opened the door.

The corridor was silent, with only the dim light of the wall lamp. Following the directions she had memorized at dinner, she walked barefoot, cautiously, step by step, towards the master bedroom deep in the villa.

Her heart pounded in her chest, a mixture of nervousness and excitement. She could even imagine how the monk, who seemed so indifferent and abstinent during the day, would react when she opened the door.

Chapter 89: New cattle and horses, thick milk and thick tea, Saeki Kaori!

Xiu Yuan was not in his bedroom. He was now in a secret underground room deep in the villa.

This place was completely different from the luxurious and bright decoration on the ground. The air here was stagnant and cold. Only a few dim Buddhist lamps on the wall flickered with a faint light, barely outlining the outline of the space.

The strong sandalwood scent couldn't suppress the feeling of depression that penetrated deep into the bone marrow.

In the center of the secret room, a golden Buddha chain hung from the ceiling, with a curled-up figure tied at the end.

It was Kaori Saeki who had been imprisoned here for more than two days.

The blonde girl who was once passionate about the occult and had lively eyes now looked haggard. Her originally smooth blonde hair was covered with dust and stuck to her pale cheeks in a messy manner.

Her body was extremely weak from being tied up for a long time and lacking food and water, and even the slightest trembling seemed extremely strenuous.

What was even more terrifying was the emptiness in her eyes. It was a dead silence that came from a completely crushed spirit. There was no trace of her former spirit or resistance, only pure fear of the environment and unknown punishment.

Xiuyuan's moon-white monk robe still appeared spotless in the dim light.

He walked in slowly, his footsteps echoing in the silent space and clearly reaching Saeki Kaori's ears.

The voice seemed like a command switch. Saeki Kaori, who was originally hanging like a rag doll, trembled suddenly. Her empty eyes instantly focused on Xiuyuan, and were then replaced by an almost instinctive fear and pleading.

She let out a faint whimper from her throat and her body struggled in vain, as if trying to make some kind of gesture of submission.

Xiuyuan walked up to her and examined his work calmly.

He was not surprised at Kaori Saeki's current condition. The Buddhist enlightenment combined with the oppression of the environment was enough to destroy the will of an ordinary person.

He raised his hand, a Buddha's light flashed at his fingertips, and the golden chains wrapped around Saeki Kaori's wrists and ankles were untied.

Having lost her support, Saeki Kaori immediately fell to the ground, but she did not hesitate at all, and even ignored the severe pain and weakness in her body. She used her hands and feet to crawl to Xiuyuan's feet, lowered her head, and pressed her forehead tightly against the cold ground. Her body trembled slightly with fear and desire.

The posture was extremely humble, like a puppy that had been abandoned by its owner for a long time and finally saw its owner again, and was afraid of being abandoned again.

Xiu Yuan lowered his eyes to look at the girl kneeling at his feet. He reached out his hand and gently stroked her dusty golden hair. His gesture was strangely soothing, and his voice sounded calmly:

963 "Are you hungry?"

These three simple words made Saeki Kaori tremble violently. She raised her head suddenly, tears mixed with dust slid down from the corners of her eyes. She opened her cracked lips, as if she wanted to say something, but only a hoarse sound came out.

Xiu Yuan looked at her like this, his tone still calm:

"Do you remember what I fed you last time?"

Kaori Saeki's body stiffened for a moment, and then a hint of understanding mixed with deeper fear flashed in her eyes.

She immediately lowered her head again, adjusted her posture, knelt on her knees, folded her hands in front of her, then raised her face and opened her mouth obediently. A slight swallowing sound came from her throat, and her eyes were full of anticipation and fear for the upcoming food.

The sweet and clear holy water slid into her throat, moistening her dry body. More importantly, the faint Buddha power contained in it was like the gentlest warm current, temporarily dispelling her physical pain and mental chaos.