From Earthbound Spirit to Tokyo Evil

"That's all." Xia Chuan left directly. He couldn't jump away as handsomely as Long Qingting, but by continuously using the earth escape technique, he could also achieve a similar effect.

Even more handsome.

Since there was no one in the apartment, he went straight back to where he had hidden those things and continued his research.

Must succeed!

Must succeed as soon as possible!

"Natsukawa-kun..." Aoki Yui's voice suddenly came through the magatama. "Are you... still there?"

"Yui?"

"Are you... angry?" Her voice sounded a little uneasy.

"No, why should I be angry?"

"Because... I'm sorry, but I... Please give me some time, let me..."

"Don't worry, Yui." In this way, they seemed to have regained the feeling when Xiachuan was still a spirit, and they were much more comfortable than before when they were face to face. "I will always be your guardian spirit. No matter what happens, this will never change."

"Yeah!" Yui Aoki's voice sounded more confident and she seemed very happy.

Xia Chuan couldn't help wanting to hit her on the head like he had before, but... there would be a chance.

The day when I can knock her on the head with my own hands should not be too far away.

Chapter 95 Happy New Year

A night passes almost in an instant. Although I don’t need to rest and I don’t feel sleepy, mental fatigue is inevitable.

Xia Chuan tried to draw hundreds of talismans, but failed.

It seems that the talisman is similar to the paper amulet he is familiar with, but it is not actually the same thing. However, through studying the talisman, he found a way to improve the quality of the amulet.

Fortunately, other magical instruments gave him enough help.

Since the magic weapon that Long Qingting brought was the one currently in use within the Special Management Bureau, and it could also be used by ordinary people, then at least there should be no problems in terms of functionality and safety.

Xia Chuan believed that he had no motive to do anything at this time. From their brief interactions before, he felt that Long Qingting was not someone who had much interest in or research on these external objects, so the possibility of him planting mines inside was almost non-existent.

Therefore, he first used his spiritual power to thoroughly study the magic weapon that Long Qingting had brought. Using the soul jade as the raw material, he tried to copy it 100% without making any changes or adjustments.

Soul jade is obviously a better material than peach wood and bronze. Although he has not had the opportunity to test it yet, Xia Chuan can clearly feel that the sword and mirror he made using soul jade as raw material are far more spiritual than those brought by Long Qingting, and the effect of using them should definitely not be bad.

However, the compass, like the copper coin sword, obviously had secrets beyond its structure, and success was not achieved easily.

Xia Chuan then began to make more attempts. The Soul Jade, as a special item of the same origin as him and which had been highly compressed and refined, could be easily transformed into different shapes and sizes according to his thoughts, change the pathway of internal spiritual power at any time, and even perfectly replicate any texture and flaws. This allowed him to conduct various attempts conveniently and quickly, and ultimately find the most basic rules.

Being able to achieve these results overnight, Xia Chuan is already quite satisfied compared to his previous insignificant self.

The only problem was that, although his income from vows had been constantly developing and expanding, because of Yiyou's previous sneak attack, all the soul jades he had stockpiled had been used up. And after that, because he had a physical body, it became much more inconvenient to take advantage of others' misfortunes, and the number of soul jades on hand was really limited.

Moreover, as perhaps one of the most important props in the Shinto system, the Soul Jade should have more functions and more suitable uses. Its previous use as a medium for communication with the tool people and a channel for the descent of gods was already a waste of talent. Using it to make a weapon that only physically eliminates evil spirits is simply a waste of resources.

We still have to try with ordinary materials, or perhaps try to blend a small amount of soul jade into them to see if we can effectively increase their power. But using soul jade to make a magical tool of this level can only be a means during the research process.

While thinking about it, Xia Chuan hid the items and materials and prepared to leave.

At this time, he sensed the presence of a familiar person.

Chiyu Moriyama.

"Moriya, you..." Xiachuan wanted to ask her why she came here, but looking at her appearance and the things she carried, he immediately understood what she was thinking.

She definitely wanted to help, but... he actually didn't need her help now.

After resolving the grudge with Yui, many problems are no longer problems. Even if Yui cannot try, Kawaguchi Rena can do it.

As his miko, they are more familiar with his power and have a better cooperation. Kawaguchi Rena's actual combat ability and experience are much stronger than Moriyama Chiyu. The key is that it is easier to use them without any psychological burden.

But looking at Chiyu Moriyama's appearance, he couldn't say "I don't need you anymore".

"I'm going to look for some materials that might be useful," he then said.

"Is there anything I can do to help?" Chiyu Moriyama asked immediately.

As she learns more of Xia Chuan's secrets and experiences more things with him, her relationship with him becomes more complicated, but even more complicated are her expectations and thoughts about him.

There are many things that even she herself doesn't understand.

There was no point in continuing those exercises at home. The life that she had taken for granted in the past had been turned upside down. At this moment, she didn't even want to stay in that cold and lonely place anymore.

Although she knew her actions were ridiculous, she still took some simple daily necessities, even a quilt and a pillow, stuffed them in a large suitcase, and left home early in the morning.

Even if she can't help in any meaningful way, she can at least watch from the side and help run errands.

If Xia Chuan felt bored, although she wouldn't say anything and couldn't do anything, at least she could be a listener who would never betray him.

Xia Chuan couldn't help but shook his head: "Moriyama-san, you look like a runaway... no, a homeless girl. There must be a lot of people pointing at you on the street, right?"

Chiyu Moriyama's face felt a little hot, but she immediately shook her head.

"It was still early when I went out, so I didn't run into many people. Kamiya-kun, even though I can't help you with anything, I won't cause you any trouble! If there's anything I can do, just use me!"

This guy is so stubborn...

Xia Chuan could only sigh.

At this moment, he suddenly heard Yui Aoki's voice.

"Natsukawa-kun...are you there?"

It was a bit too much to just leave Chiyu Moriyama aside like this, so Xiachuan pretended to answer the phone, nodded to Chiyu Moriyama, and walked aside.

"Lazy guy, you finally get up?"

He used to say this when he was a spirit, but after he got a body, it suddenly became strange. After he said it accidentally, even he himself was startled.

Aoki Yui was silent for a long time, and then she said hesitantly: "Reina and I want to go back to the apartment, do you think it's okay?"

"Of course, no problem." Xia Chuan said. "I also think that environment is not suitable for the two of you. How about this, I'll go buy some groceries now and wait for you while I cook?"

"Natsukawa-kun!" Yui Aoki's voice sounded very anxious, and Natsukawa couldn't help but turn his thoughts directly to her.

"How can this be!" She said anxiously. "This should be my responsibility! How can I let you do this! Please have a good rest, we will buy the food and rush back as soon as possible!"

Xia Chuan could only shake his head.

As a Chinese who grew up in China, he doesn’t think there is anything wrong with men cooking, but it seems that in Neon, this is a serious problem for women?

"Okay then, I'll take care of other things first and we'll meet at the apartment at noon?"

"Yes!" Yui Aoki held the magatama in both hands and nodded vigorously.

Xia Chuan put down his phone and began to think about how to persuade Chiyu Moriyama to go back.

"Isn't this place needed me anymore?" Chiyu Moriyama suddenly asked in a low voice.

She didn't hear what Xia Chuan said on the phone, but her sharp intuition made her realize what kind of person was on the other end of the phone.

"Well, it's not needed at this stage. If I need your help, I'll contact you again, okay?" Although he felt a little reluctant, Xia Chuan still followed her words.

"I understand." Chiyu Moriyama's expression suddenly turned cold, just like when he first saw her in class. "I'm very sorry, I acted on my own and caused you trouble. So... Kamiya-kun, let's contact each other again."

"I didn't explain it clearly yesterday, I'm sorry, Moriyama-san," said Natsukawa.

Chiyu Moriyama dragged the big suitcase towards the exit.

Looking at her back, Xia Chuan suddenly felt a little reluctant, but after hesitating for a moment, he just said: "Be safe! And, Happy New Year!"

Chiyu Moriyama didn't know what was happening to her, but when she heard these words, she felt a strong sense of sadness and tears almost came out.

But she quickly suppressed this weak emotion, just as she had done for the past decade.

"Happy New Year to you too, Kamiya-san!" She forced herself to say this, then dragged her suitcase and walked out quickly without looking back.

Chapter 96 An Ordinary Dream

There was still some time left before noon, so Xia Chuan simply walked out for a while, found a secluded place to change into another appearance, and then began looking for a place selling wood and metal materials.

At the moment, it was really hard to find such a place. Fortunately, the area where he was located was a factory area, and there were many shops like handicraft workshops. After visiting several shops, Xia Chuan finally bought a variety of metals commonly used in making handicrafts, including bronze, brass, tin, and silver. He also bought several different types of wood from some wood processing shops.

However, peach wood is rarely used to make furniture and other items, so I searched for a long time but couldn't find it. In the end, I had to entrust a wood processing shop to place an order for it.

Xia Chuan walked back with a bunch of things, and after a little hesitation, he took them directly back to the apartment.

Of course, he had changed back to his normal self before entering the apartment.

Yui Aoki and Rena Kawaguchi were both busy in her room, which made Natsukawa feel very warm. He put down his things in his room, cleared his throat slightly, and walked over to knock on Yui Aoki's door.

There was a sudden commotion inside. A moment later, Yui came over with a red face and opened the door, while Kawaguchi Rena hid in the kitchen, trying hard to look busy.

"I'm back." Xia Chuan said.

This sentence made Aoki Yui blush even more, but she finally nodded, helped him take off his coat, and whispered, "Welcome back."

She helped Xia Chuan hang up his coat and brought him a pair of newly bought cotton slippers. Her face turned red all the way to her ears, making Xia Chuan have a strong urge to hug her in his arms.

However, there is still a light bulb in front of us.

The Crow God, the Dog God, and of course, there's Kawaguchi Reina, who obviously already knows his identity but is still struggling with whether she should continue pretending to be dead or come over to pay homage.

"Kawaguchi-san, you've worked hard."

Kawaguchi Reina breathed a sigh of relief; she immediately understood the meaning of this sentence.

"Welcome back, Kamiya-kun!" she immediately said with a smile and bowed to Xiachuan.

But it is not a salute from the shrine maiden to the gods, but a salute from the younger generation to the older generation.

"Woo?" The Inugami hummed at her feet. It couldn't feel Natsukawa's spiritual power in this state, so it felt a little strange.

However, the current situation is quite happy for it, because it can finally live with its owner.

"Kobori, Luka, come here." Natsukawa knew that he definitely couldn't go to the kitchen to help, so he simply waved to Crow God and Inugami.

The Inugami looked at him hesitantly, then looked at his master again and again, and finally walked over wagging his tail and sniffed his hand.

But the Crow God stood on the chandelier with disdain, flapped his wings and made a "ga" sound.

You guy... Xia Chuan immediately separated a small ball of spiritual energy and placed it in the palm of his hand. The dog god immediately bent down and then lay on the ground, exposing his belly. After hesitating for a moment, the crow god finally flew over and landed on Xia Chuan's shoulder.

Snob!

In order to make them become shikigami as soon as possible, Xia Chuan had put a lot of thought into them. Especially the crow god Kobori, if it hadn't been unable to absorb more divine power, Xia Chuan would have already expanded it into a ball.

Xia Chuan pressed the aura ball in his hand on Inugami Luke's head and gently guided it, hoping that it could absorb it. But just like before, the aura made them feel very comfortable, but they still couldn't absorb it directly.

After all, they are not real monsters, but the shikigami of the shrine maidens. For them, the divine power borrowed from the gods by the shrine maidens is their real food.

"Reina, stop messing around there and come help."

The meaning of this title was completely different from before. Kawaguchi Rena sighed slightly, agreed, and walked obediently to Natsukawa.

"The Dance of Hinoki." Xia Chuan said.

After the ritual transformed the spiritual power into divine power, the two shikigami were soon full. After confirming their identities, their attitude towards Xiachuan became completely different.

Moreover, after descending as a god, Xia Chuan was able to communicate with them directly.

Yui was still busy, and it seemed that there was still some time before dinner. Natsukawa originally wanted to teach them the technique of doubling, but when he thought of the size change of the rat god Boji, he gave up in the end.

Pogi was only twenty centimeters tall, but he turned into a warrior over two meters tall. Although the effect used on them might not be exactly the same, the house in front of him would definitely have trouble dealing with this situation.

It would be better to take them out one by one at night for individual training.

Natsukawa then found a ball in the house and started playing catch with Luke, but Kobori didn't even bother to join in. He stood by the table, combing his feathers with his mouth, and occasionally looking at Inugami with a caring look for a fool.

Who does this weird temper resemble?

It seems that Kiyokawa Yuriko's shikigami "Nachi" was not as annoying as this one, right?

Because time was tight and Kawaguchi Reina couldn't help much, Aoki Yui was busy until after 1:00 p.m. before she let them eat. Because it was the first time she cooked for Natsukawa, she made a large table of dishes, and also prepared a special lunch for Kobori and Luka.

"I'm starting!" Xia Chuan has actually always wanted to do this. Although it is just a very common action for ordinary Japanese people, he almost has a sense of satisfaction of completing a certain ritual.

Both girls were waiting for him, so he carefully picked up a tempura shrimp and solemnly put it into his mouth under Yui's uneasy and expectant gaze.

"Natsukawa-kun?"