In Tokyo, building the Holy Light Girls team

"..."

It sounded like three women's voices. Mai had no doubt that if she had called out just now, the misunderstanding between the two women would not have been easily resolved, and it might even have affected the school's work!

Thinking of this, she immediately twisted her body, trying to break free from Xia Mu's grasp.

As a result, while she struggled, she unconsciously continued to rub and touch Xia Mu's body, which brought an even stronger impact to her mind!

A strange, tidal wave of sensation surged through her body. Had Xia Mu not placed his hand on her lips, Mai would likely have cried out uncontrollably.

"Uh...uh..."

Even so, strange sounds continued to come from the person in front of them.

Xia Mu noticed that Mai's expression was a little off, and her gaze was filled with glistening tears. So he loosened his grip on her, and Mai was finally freed.

"Xia Mu... I was almost... by you..."

Mai took a few breaths, then looked up at the man in front of her with a hint of reproach. Xia Mu touched his head embarrassedly, but his gaze was involuntarily drawn to the other man.

Xia Mu swore that even the most celibate man would be moved by this rare sight, and might even break his vows—

On the other hand, after the contact just now, Mai's resistance had lessened somewhat, and besides, Natsuki's expression was quite rare.

Her eyes darted around, and she suddenly leaned in. The moment their chests touched, her hot breath brushed against Xia Mu's ear.

"Xia Mu, do you think I look good like this?"

Gudong!

Xia Mu swallowed hard.

Even without looking down, he could clearly feel that the little sea hare was being squeezed and deformed because of the close proximity between them, and its smooth, jade-like texture gave him an unparalleled experience.

Little did they know, Mai's heart was also pounding with excitement at that moment.

For her, who has never been in a relationship, the stimulation from a male body is an experience she has never had before.

She could even feel ants crawling all over her heart under the intense stimulation, causing her to subconsciously tighten her thighs.

Even so, recalling yesterday's scene, Xia Mu's popularity was beyond her imagination. If she didn't seize the opportunity, she might miss it someday in the future!

And so, Mai tightened her arms around him again, wanting to press as close as possible, until eternity...

Just then—

boom!

A loud explosion was heard.

At the same time, the cross necklace on Xia Mu's chest suddenly emitted a faint light. He instantly realized something and immediately pulled the octopus-like hemp clothing off his front!

"Excuse me, I have to leave for a while."

Xia Mu said with a hint of apology, then turned and left without looking back. Mai then stomped her feet on the floor a few times and muttered under her breath, "What an insensitive man!"

However, as she dressed again, the enchanting scene from earlier kept flashing through her mind. The lingering feeling seemed to remain in her heart, and a blush rose on her face once more.

"Oh dear, how embarrassing..."

……

The explosion occurred in a nearby alley, and the sound resembled that of a gun. When Xia Mu arrived at the location, it was indeed the case.

A man was holding an unidentified gun, white smoke rising from the muzzle. Not far away, a man and a woman lay on the ground, their blood slowly flowing, gradually staining the surroundings crimson.

"...How dare you cheat on me! You deserve to die here! You really deserve it, hahaha!!"

The man appeared to be insane.

Amidst the laughter, eerie red eyes appeared in the shadow behind him, which, combined with the scene of blood flowing not far away, made the whole scene even more chilling!

"Hey, I said—"

As Xia Mu's voice rang out, he walked step by step toward the man's location. Although he appeared to be an ordinary person, he posed an indescribable threat to the man.

"You dared to interrupt someone's good time? Are you prepared to... pay the price?"

As soon as Xia Mu finished speaking, golden light flashed in his eyes, and the moment he rushed toward the man, the holy light power on his fist erupted!

boom!

……

Chapter 42 Warmth Under the Setting Sun

At dusk.

The afterglow of the setting sun spread across the water, and golden ripples shimmered on the surface, extending to the green grass along the riverbank, bringing a sense of tranquility and peace.

Looking at this scene, Xia Mu couldn't help but exclaim, "It's so beautiful!"

The pretty girl next to him didn't respond, but turned her head and hummed, making Xia Mu feel a little embarrassed.

"Ahem, sorry, something came up and I was a little delayed. I didn't realize it was already this late..."

He scratched the back of his head, his words tinged with apology, while inwardly cursing the ghost from before once more.

In his initial perception, Xia Mu sensed that the ghost's soul power was only at level 2, even slightly weaker than the red-clothed female ghost he had encountered earlier.

The battle, which they had been so confident about, was forced to stop due to the arrival of the police. The Level 2 ghost was frightened and fled. In order to prevent it from continuing to harm others, Xia Mu followed it for most of the block and finally managed to kill it in a corner where no one knew it!

However, when he returned to the clothing store, he found that it was already dusk, and Mai had been waiting for him for several hours.

Thinking of this, Xia Mu felt even more guilty. Just as he was about to speak again, Mai suddenly grabbed his hand and asked in a concerned tone, "Xia Mu, are you alright?"

Xia Mu then noticed that during the battle with that ghost, he had been accidentally grazed by its weapon, leaving a burn-like mark on his hand.

However, he was in a hurry to return and only remembered it after Mai reminded him.

Seeing the concerned expression on Mai's face, Xia Mu smiled and, while activating holy light with his other hand, replied softly, "It's nothing, this little injury will heal quickly."

Sure enough, as soon as the holy light disappeared and the palm was raised, the burn marks vanished, and the skin returned to its previous state.

Although it wasn't the first time she'd seen it, Mai was still amazed: "What an incredible ability..."

As she spoke, she suddenly raised her head, looked into Xia Mu's eyes, and said, "Xia Mu, doing that kind of thing must be very hard for you, right?"

Xia Mu was about to shake his head, but looking at Mai's gaze, he sighed and said, "Although it's hard, it's worth it. As long as we can maintain our current life and protect the people we care about, that's enough."

In fact, even if he hadn't chased after that ghost, it probably wouldn't have posed a threat to his safety.

However, he had to consider that this place was not far from Tokyo Academy. If he allowed the other party to escape, there was a certain probability that it would threaten the people he cared about in the future. For this reason alone, Natsuki had no reason to let it go!

Whether in the past or present, what Xia Mu wants is actually very simple: to maintain her current stable life, to live a peaceful and ordinary life, and to enjoy her leisurely life. That is more important than anything else!

Therefore, in order to achieve the above goals, Xia Mu had no choice but to take action and eliminate all the uncertain factors that might pose a threat, at all costs. The most important means for Xia Mu was to improve his strength after obtaining the Soul Crystal!

Even though he didn't use any holy light power while he was speaking, Mai seemed to sense his thoughts.

Just then, a gentle breeze caressed their faces, and under the setting sun, Xia Mu's face revealed an unusual charm, leaving Mai somewhat mesmerized.

Lost in her reverie, she couldn't help but ask, "So, Xia Mu, when you mentioned people you value, did you include me?"

"Mai——"

Xia Mu was taken aback, not expecting the other party to ask this question. Thinking of his school life, his past work together, and the dangers he had experienced, he nodded.

In an instant, like a flower blooming, Mai's face was filled with a bright smile. Without any more hesitation, she stood on tiptoe and hugged him directly. Xia Mu's body was a little stiff at first, but then he couldn't help but relax.

After a long while, Mai's cheeks flushed slightly, and she leaned her body against Natsuki, listening to the man's heartbeat, feeling as if time had stopped.

Under the dazzling golden light, the shadows of the two were cast onto the water's surface, the light shimmering and creating a unique scene under the influence of the breeze, making the moment all the more heartwarming.

……

As night fell and Xia Mu walked along the familiar road once more, his mood brightened considerably, and the smile on his lips never faded.

"Is this what it feels like to have someone understand? It seems pretty good! Hehe..."

Despite having gained the power of the Holy Light, Xia Mu was ultimately just an ordinary person. In order to protect the peace in his heart, he had to hide his fear.

However, as he spent time with Mai, he gradually relaxed, and the huge weight hidden in his heart felt much lighter.

As Xia Mu smiled, he also noticed that, with his improved mood, the power of holy light seemed to become much more active than before, and he could even control it as easily as if it had become a part of his body.

This is undoubtedly a very pleasant surprise!

If time were to return to daytime and Xia Mu were to face that level 2 ghost again, it might not have any chance of escaping. This confidence came from Xia Mu's enhanced Holy Light power!

As he walked, he passed a familiar convenience store and, remembering that there seemed to be no food left in the refrigerator, went straight inside.

Before long, when they came out again, they had a large bag in their hands, which was filled with food.

"The convenience stores in Tokyo are really well-stocked. Even though they're not very big, you can always find what you need. They even sell Kobe beef steaks. Looks like we'll be eating like this for a while..."

Muttering to himself, Xia Mu had already arrived at his home. Just as he subconsciously took out his keys, he suddenly noticed two familiar figures standing at the door.

Sayuri? Shirashima?

Hearing the familiar voice, the two finally broke their standoff and turned around together, their eyes shining with surprise as they looked at Xia Mu.

"It's Natsuki-sensei! You're finally back! Sayuri missed you so much!"

Sayuri threw herself at Natsuki, as if trying to merge her body with his, while Shiroshima was much more reserved, merely nodding slightly at Natsuki, though a hint of envy flashed across her face.

"What are you two doing here?"

As soon as Xia Mu asked the question, rumbling sounds came from their stomachs. Looking at the embarrassed girl, he picked up the bag and said with a smile, "Come on in, I'll treat you to a big meal!"

Sayuri: "Yay!"

Shiroshima: "Thank you, Natsuki-sensei!"

……

Chapter 43 won't be given to you!

Natsuki's home.

The meat sizzled on the hot plate, and as the aroma of the meat wafted into her nostrils, Sayuri's eyes lit up, and the next second she reached for her chopsticks!

Chill!

"tasty!!!"