When malevolent spirits perish, their Spiritual Bodies dissolve into vengeful thoughts.

But within them, there still resides the purest form of malevolence towards the living.

This malevolence turns into 'Misogi,' otherwise known as a curse, latching onto the living. Generally speaking, if entangled by such a thing, one's health deteriorates unwittingly, and it's fairly common for serious cases to suddenly fall seriously ill.

However, Beichuan Si standing before them was entirely different.

This was not about 'deterioration of health' or 'suffering a serious illness.'

The disparity in their spiritual power, the difference in their rank...

The rich, deep purple 'Misogi' seemed capable of sucking in souls, and with just a glance through the eyes of benevolence, one could sense the deepest malice of innumerable wailing spirits.

Should one be entwined by a 'Misogi' of such rank... Both Inari Oneji and Inari Keiichi believed they would drop dead immediately.

"But what the hell is going on with you?!"

Inari Oneji always had a fiery temper, and she had no intention of suppressing the thoughts in her heart.

She looked at Beichuan Si with a face full of terror, "It's impossible for any living person to withstand such a horrifying curse! Even Brother Keiichi, the best in the world, couldn't do it!"

"You have one right in front of you," replied Beichuan Si indifferently, glancing at her and saying nonchalantly, "which also inadvertently demonstrates that I am better than your brother."

Uh—

Inari Oneji was at first stunned, then her face turned beet red.

She was so blocked by Beichuan Si's indifferent remark that she was momentarily at a loss for words.

"You're spouting nonsense! Brother Keiichi is the best in the world!"

In response to Inari Oneji's words, Beichuan Si merely glanced at her briefly, then turned his head away.

He hadn't said a word in the meantime, but it made Inari Oneji feel deeply insulted.

The young girl stepped forward, pulling at Beichuan Si's sleeve with annoyance, like a child holding a grudge, "Brother Keiichi is unbeatable! He's unbeatable in the whole world!"

This created an arguing atmosphere akin to that of a childish quarrel, leaving Beichuan Si dumbfounded.

This little girl... why did she remind him so much of his own Beichuan Huili?

Thinking this, Beichuan Si took another look at Inari Oneji.

At this moment, she had her mouth pursed, her lips moving as she stubbornly muttered phrases like 'Brother Keiichi is unbeatable, he is not weaker than you'.

But even so, Inari Oneji had not laid hands on him.

It was clear that the little girl genuinely believed her brother to be incredible, which is why she stubbornly persisted on this issue.

"Alright, Oneji, stop it."

Finally, Inari Keiichi, who was standing beside her, had seen enough and stepped forward to pull his sister back.

"But..." Inari Oneji started, a look of grievance on her face.

"Come now, no more nonsense. Apologize to Brother Beichuan," said Inari Keiichi.

His sister getting queasy at the sight of others and uttering all sorts of impolite remarks truly was somewhat improper.

Hearing her brother speaking up, Inari Oneji's demeanor wilted like frostbitten eggplant.

But as she looked up at Beichuan Si again and saw that he still had a calm face, she pointed at him, crying out with a sob in her voice, "You, don't think you've won like this! Anyway, Brother Keiichi is unbeatable in the whole world!"

After speaking those words, Inari Oneji lowered her head, her voice a faint whisper, "Woo—sorry for what happened just now though."

But before Beichuan Si could respond, Inari Keiichi pulled him aside, full of apology, "Sorry about that, Brother Beichuan, my sister...well, because she's a Kagura Witch, she's not really versed in social graces, but she's definitely not a willful and capricious person."

"It doesn't bother me," Beichuan Si nodded towards Inari Keiichi, his tone stable.

Seeing how the other had behaved, he was reminded of his own Beichuan Huili, and could not help but feel a tinge of nostalgia.

And besides—

"What I said was the truth," declared Beichuan Si bluntly.

"Err," Inari Keiichi coughed twice, then awkwardly scratched his head.

"And what's with that 'Brother Beichuan' thing?" Beichuan Si questioned further.

"Oh... Oneji and I just came from Kyoto to study in Tokyo, and we're both only in our first year of high school. Brother Beichuan and Brother Qingchuan are both older than us, so naturally, the honorifics..."

Inari Keiichi rubbed his chin, uncertain, then suggested, "But if Brother Beichuan finds it uncomfortable...maybe Beichuan Master would be better?"

What a classic line.

"No need, Brother Beichuan is fine, sounds quite good actually," Beichuan Si responded promptly.

"Is that so?" Inari Keiichi's expression showed difficulty, "But..."

"It's fine."

Seeing Beichuan Si adamant, Inari Keiichi didn't press further, "Alright, Brother Beichuan."

After settling things with Inari Keiichi, Beichuan Si then turned to look at Qingchuan Xiu Yi, who had already approached with a smile behind them:

"Mr. Beichuan, Mr. Inari, Miss Gangye seems to have something else to discuss with us."

Qingchuan Xiu Yi indeed looked composed, and his demeanor was also very gentle, making a quite good impression.

Combined with...

Beichuan Si glanced at Four Directions Huixue, who was sneaking peeks at them from the side.

Four Directions Huixue was also one to be deemed a trustworthy individual.

It seemed now... that this special department actually gave Beichuan Si a pretty favorable impression.

The three men spoke briefly once again, then all returned to their seats to sit down, waiting for the next words from Gangye Yoshiko.

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