In Tokyo, building the Holy Light Girls team

Mikiko murmured, and the expression that flashed across her face moved Natsuki slightly. Just as he was about to say something again, he saw a smile appear on her face.

"Mikiko——"

"Alright, Ms. Natsuki, we've already been out for too long. If we stay any longer, Sayuri and the others might misunderstand. Shall we go inside?"

Before Natsuki could respond, Mikiko walked past him first. He simply lowered his arm slowly, gazing at her back with a complex expression in his eyes.

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Chapter 126 Tenderness

"I'm finally back..."

Standing in front of an apartment building, Xia Mu said with emotion.

Looking up at a room still lit up, Xia Mu seemed to see a woman in cute pink pajamas lying on the bed, swinging her legs. A slight smile appeared on Xia Mu's lips.

However, not long afterward, recalling the slightly strange scene from earlier, Xia Mu still felt as if something had slipped out of his control.

His emotional exchange with Mikiko was just a small interlude that evening. After returning to his room, he learned about Shiroshima's current situation. Only after confirming that the ghostly power within her had completely merged with the holy light did Natsuki feel relieved.

After all, when he devoured those soul crystals before, through the scenes he saw in his memories, he knew that the hostile Illuminati members were not something the Holy Light Squad could handle at present.

If it were just one or two enemies carrying dangerous species, they might be able to handle it. But if the number of enemies exceeded that, or even if there were forbidden species-level ghosts, then Xia Mu might have to consider what way to escape.

Fortunately, on the Blue Star today, if the Illuminati attempts to use the power of a forbidden species, it will attract the attention of the Heavenly Dao. At that time, all their actions will be restricted. This is an ironclad rule that forbidden species have never been able to easily overcome since their birth!

In his memory, Xia Mu had seen the scene of the complete form, which was a hundred or a thousand times stronger than the prototype of the forbidden species, perish directly under the gaze of the Heavenly Dao. He guessed that since they had finally developed to this point, they probably wouldn't easily take risks in the short term.

Of course, Xia Mu did not completely entrust his life to the ethereal Heavenly Dao. Whenever he had the chance, he would try his best to improve his and Sayuri's strength. Only when they were strong enough to ignore all dangerous enemies could they be considered truly safe.

However, when she thought of a certain twin-tailed girl, a look of doubt still appeared on Xia Mu's face.

Ever since he and Mikiko returned to their room, Sayuri had been unusually silent, her bright eyes constantly darting back and forth between him and Mikiko, which puzzled him quite a bit.

Even after leaving, Xia Mu seemed to still feel a resentful gaze lingering behind him, unwilling to leave for a long time...

"Could it be that Sayuri has misunderstood the relationship between Mikiko and me? Wait, if this misunderstanding can change her feelings for me, perhaps it's acceptable?"

Muttering to himself, Xia Mu had already reached the door of Mai's room. After pressing the doorbell, a "ding-dong" sound rang out, and a series of hurried footsteps came from behind the door. As the door opened, a beautiful figure appeared in front of Xia Mu.

"Is it...Natsuki...?"

"That's right, it's me, Mai..."

Xia Mu had just nodded when Ma Yi rushed over to him. The moment the fragrance filled his arms, it felt as if a heavy burden had been lifted from his body. He couldn't help but stretch out his arms and hug the beauty tightly.

“Xia Mu…you’re finally back…I…missed you so much…”

"Um...me too..."

Xia Mu didn't know when it started, but he realized that Mai seemed to occupy a very important place in his heart. Whenever he felt stressed, he liked to stay by Mai's side, longing for that indescribable peace and tranquility.

This feeling seemed to be something only Mai could give him, and he finally realized that it might be a kind of emotion called "liking".

The woman's softness rubbed against Xia Mu's body as they embraced. Suddenly, a scene flashed through his mind of embracing Mikiko not long ago. At the same time, a strange reaction came from somewhere...

So, Natsuki decisively picked up Mai and, as he walked inside, made sure to close the door behind him.

"Wait... Natsuki... what are you doing... Mai... Mai hasn't taken a bath yet... please don't..."

Ultimately, Mai's attempts to stop them were in vain. As the sounds of panting came from inside the house, it symbolized that at this moment, a fierce collision was taking place between flesh and desire.

……

Late at night, accompanied by a melodious sound and a man's low growl, the camera pans to the pink bed, where Mai is nestled in Natsuki's arms like a kitten, her face beaming with an unprecedented expression of satisfaction.

"Xia Mu, you're amazing..."

As she spoke, she nuzzled against Xia Mu's chest, her fingers tracing circles on his body. The worries that had been weighing on her mind vanished at that moment, and she only wanted to lie in his arms and enjoy the time they had together.

For Xia Mu, the release just now finally suppressed the desire that had been boiling in his heart. If he hadn't restrained himself a little, he would have even been worried about Mai's body, whether her body could withstand such torment!

What made him even more speechless was that, perhaps because of the romantic encounter with Mikiko earlier, during the process, the image of her kept flashing through Natsuki's mind. Mai's face even overlapped with Mikiko's face, which made him speed up a bit, and his mind automatically filled in some unsightly scenes.

As his consciousness gradually returned, he couldn't help but curse himself inwardly. However, he still subconsciously sighed that Mikiko's charm was indeed a bit hard to resist!

Natsuki! Be rational! Be rational!

After reiterating this point in his mind, Xia Mu's gaze returned to Mai, and then he heard the beautiful woman's caring greeting.

"Xia Mu, can you tell me what's wrong? I've been so worried about you ever since you left last night..."

To distract her, Natsuki told her about what happened last night and today. When she talked about the events related to the "walking corpses," Mai couldn't help but cover her mouth and gasp repeatedly.

In particular, as she listened to the thrilling details, she subconsciously hugged the man's body even tighter. His snow-white depths seemed to grow even more profound and alluring with her movements.

Of course, Natsuki intentionally omitted the details of his relationship with Mikiko. Heaven knows what kind of angry expression this jealous man would have when he heard that he had such an intimate relationship with another woman.

Xia Mu said he couldn't imagine it.

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Chapter 127 [Spirit-Binding Chains]

The "curse" on White Island, namely the power of the ghost, merged with the power of holy light, thus shielding the Illuminati's perception to a certain extent.

At least, they did not encounter any more surprise attacks from the enemy in the following days, and they enjoyed a few days of relative peace.

However, even without the arrival of those enemies, Xia Mu and the others could clearly sense that there seemed to be many more ghosts around them.

On the internet, there have been many news reports of people mysteriously disappearing. Before they disappeared, there were no strange signs, as if they had never existed in this world, and they just disappeared from the public eye.

In addition, many urban legends have emerged in the circles where Xia Mu and others live. What were originally just strange tales circulating among a small group of people have now become the subject of conversation for most people, and have even spawned many so-called non-governmental organizations that are trying to find out the truth.

Of course, for ordinary people, even if some undeniable force has gradually infiltrated their lives, they are not naturally sensitive to spiritual matters. Their investigation of ghosts is only superficial, and the truth remains a distant prospect.

The shrine where Rika works also encountered incidents related to ghosts.

According to the girl, it was originally a prayer that was held regularly for another place, but during the prayer, she encountered the existence of a ghost. If she hadn't been there at the time and dealt with the ghost immediately, it would have caused terrible consequences!

As for Sayuri and Shiroshima, they encountered a similar incident. Fortunately, the ghost that appeared was not very powerful. With their increased strength, they quickly eliminated the ghost. However, this incident served as a warning to them.

Although there was no longer any threat from the enemies of the Illuminati in the short term, the strange events that were growing inexplicably still brought some signs of danger. The entire city seemed to be shrouded in an invisible and intangible black mist, and it was as if a moment of explosion was imminent!

The commotion outside the academy also reached the students' circle. For Xia Mu, the psychology teacher, the workload became much heavier. In addition to the classes, many students came to him to resolve their doubts.

Of course, there were also some students who were only attracted to Natsuki's "good looks." However, it didn't take Natsuki long to persuade one or a few of them. She treated them all equally. This unintentional act made Natsuki even more popular in Tokyo Academy once again.

The outside world was subtly turbulent, which made Xia Mu feel a little uneasy after a long time. Fortunately, after this period of fighting, the liquid in his cross necklace had increased significantly again. In addition to the "experience" gained from eliminating the nascent dangerous species, the liquid inside had now reached one-third of its original volume. At the same time, he also unlocked a new skill - [Binding Spirit Chains]!

【Binding Chains】As the name suggests, like the previous skills, it is a support-type ability that can control and bind the enemy's movements. It is undoubtedly very effective against opponents with maxed-out agility!

Besides restricting movement, it can also add an "automatic health debuff" to the opponent. The longer the duration, the weaker the ghost's power will become. For ghosts with level 3 soul power, it can directly reduce their aura by half. Lower-level ghosts will not even need Xia Mu to make a move, as they will be completely destroyed the moment they are touched!

Of course, the cost of using this skill is much better than Xia Mu had imagined. Compared to the [Spear of Longinus], which almost depletes all holy light, the cost of [Binding Chains] is negligible.

As you can see, from the prototype of the forbidden species to now, Xia Mu has never used the Spear of Longinus again. The most fundamental reason is the terrifying consumption of energy. The Soul Binding Chains can be used as a transitional measure.

Having gained new abilities and no longer being coveted by enemies, Natsuki was still enjoying his work, even though it was a bit busier than before. In the evenings, he had a beautiful woman in his arms, and they could freely express their deep affection for each other, which made him feel satisfied.

As time flowed by, a certain event occurred, like a pebble thrown into a clear pond, completely stirring up the surface that had only caused slight ripples—

On this day, Xia Mu was walking home from get off work as usual, heading to check on the progress of her home renovation. Just as she turned the corner, she bumped into a familiar figure.

"Mikiko... Madam?"

Just like last time, Mikiko was only wearing a thin short-sleeved shirt, and the glimpse of spring inadvertently revealed her captivated the uncontrollable gazes of passersby.

Beneath her, she wore only a simple short skirt, her snow-white skin bathed in the afterglow of the setting sun. Despite her simple attire, it was a striking outfit in Xia Mu's eyes!

The moment Natsuki saw Mikiko, the memory of their last embrace flashed through his mind. Especially when his gaze fell on her stunning figure, his desire grew stronger. Fortunately, the cross necklace on her chest shone brightly, instantly calming the impulse in Natsuki's heart. However, a few complex emotions still welled up in his eyes as he looked at Mikiko.

Similarly, under Natsuki's gaze, Mikiko also seemed a little uncomfortable. She turned her head slightly, and her cheeks, which had unconsciously turned slightly red, still betrayed her thoughts.

The awkward atmosphere between the two did not last long. The slightly older Mikiko quickly recovered and gave Natsuki a warm smile again.

"Teacher Xia Mu, it's nice to see you again. How have you been these past few days?"

"Thankfully, Madam, you came here because..."

As far as I can remember, Mikiko had been busy with work since her husband died and rarely came here, so Natsuki was quite surprised by her sudden arrival.

Seeing the question in the man's eyes, Mikiko slowly explained, and Natsuki finally understood why she was there.

"...You mean, you want me to take Sayuri to the North Sea as her guardian?"

Xia Mu's expression turned strange.

Mikiko nodded and added, "Sayuri has always wanted to go to the beach, but I haven't been able to find the time to go with her because of work."

"Perfect timing! Our relatives in Beihai recently opened an artificial beach and invited us to experience it. The timing is perfect, it's the weekend!"

"I think that as someone who has always been trusted by the students, Mr. Natsuki wouldn't refuse Mikiko's request, would he?"

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Chapter 128 Trip to the North Sea

"...I think that as someone who has always been trusted by the students, Mr. Natsuki shouldn't refuse my small request, right?"

"..."

Seeing the "cunning" look in Mikiko's eyes, Xia Mutou rubbed his head in pain, but did not immediately refuse.

He recalled that in the past few days, whenever he saw Sayuri, she seemed to be in a low mood. He could also catch a glimpse of Sayuri daydreaming in class from time to time, which even affected her recent class tests.

Not only that, the holy light power that was originally in a state of peace on the girl's body also became much more subdued.

Although Natsuki didn't yet know the reason why Sayuri had become like this, he was quite clear that if Sayuri continued like this, it would affect their safety to some extent in the battle against the demons!

So, after only a few seconds of thought, Xia Mu nodded gently in agreement: "Okay."

After he responded, Mikiko's face immediately lit up with surprise. She subconsciously grasped Natsuki's hands, wanting to express her gratitude. However, for some reason, when she touched the man's hands, a "current" ran through her fingertips. It was just an ordinary action, but it made both of them freeze in place.

thump!

thump!

thump!

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