In this anime crossover, who stole my module?

"Liang, what does 'continuous infusion of life essence' mean?"

"Children shouldn't meddle in adults' affairs."

Ryo Natsume immediately interrupted Rikka Takanashi's questioning.

……

"of course."

No longer caring about the reactions of the others, Natsume Ryo turned his gaze back to Yuuko and said:

"The choice is yours. You can choose to go with Jianzi and the others to find your shadow and resolve your obsession; or you can choose the simpler and more direct option of having me help you deal with your shadow."

"Then, Natsume-kun, what exactly do you mean by the continuous infusion of life essence?"

Geng Xizi hesitated for a moment, but ultimately decided to ask further.

"Well, you can think of it as—holy water."

Natsume Ryo nodded slightly and solemnly explained using a term that is quite symbolic in the field of ghost stories.

"Holy water?"

Geng Xizi was taken aback. The word did indeed sound like it was related to "purification," but considering Natsume Ryo's suggestive remarks before, she felt that things were not so simple.

"Yes, holy water."

"Holy water that can generate a self-purifying spirit from within me, allowing it to be thoroughly purified in a sacred purification ritual."

"Th-that...this sacred purification ritual."

"And...and specifically, what kind of purification method is it?"

Hearing that Natsume Ryo still hadn't explained the whole process, Yuuko felt an inexplicable sense of foreboding. She pursed her lips slightly, already vaguely sensing that the "purification" and "holy water" that Natsume Ryo mentioned might not mean what she understood literally.

"It's very simple."

"It means taking ghosts and monsters as the core of their spiritual existence—that is, the negative energy that constitutes the existence of ghosts and monsters—and thoroughly cleaning them up in a special way."

"You can understand it as purifying the spirit from the root through a direct and deep sanctuary infusion."

"Natsume-kun, the purification you mentioned... it's not what I'm thinking, is it?"

"Yes, and it's more thorough than you think."

"The holy water I'm referring to is a special energy carrier that can be generated from the very core of my body and has extremely high spiritual affinity and purifying power."

"By injecting it directly into the core of the spirit, the negative energy that forms its foundation can be dismantled in the most direct and effective way, prompting it to complete a thorough purification."

"The whole process can be likened to—directly injecting a strong, pure energy stream into a turbid, ghostly entity, using the difference in energy to achieve a cleansing effect from the inside out."

"Furthermore, if your shadow is unwilling to appear on its own initiative or cooperate, I am fully capable of carrying out forced purification."

Even so, the process will be a little rougher, but the effect will still be thorough.

"Forced...purification?"

"—!"

"Hentai!!!"

Although Natsume Ryo's explanation sounds quite "scientific".

But after hearing this, Geng Xizi trembled again, and the unhealthy images in her mind seemed to become even more vivid.

Moreover, he realized that Natsume Ryo was not targeting his own body.

Rather, it is the shadow that carries all one's negative emotions and painful obsessions.

Geng Xizi was overwhelmed with shame. She covered her cheeks tightly, and the skin peeking out from between her fingers turned as red as a boiled shrimp, with a blush spreading across her neck as well.

This method!

How could it be this method?!

"Holy water" produced from the "root of the body"?

This description.

This feeling.

No matter how you listen to it, it sounds like an unorthodox exorcist performing a completely unorthodox exorcism ritual!

"Then, if I choose... the method you mentioned, Natsume-kun..."

"What will happen to me, my shadow...?"

After struggling internally, Geng Xizi peeked through her fingers at Natsume Ryo and tentatively asked.

Chapter 60 Biu!

"meeting……"

Natsume Ryo was about to speak, wanting to say that the shadow would return to normal and that the negative emotions would be washed away.

result--

"Purification?"

Rikka Takanashi, who had been trying hard to understand the situation, finally couldn't help but ask again. She tilted her head, her ahoge (cowlick) bobbing up and down, and looked at the two of them with a curious expression.

"Liang, is purification done with holy light?"

"Like in the game, clean in a flash?"

Rikka Takanashi even imitated the action of releasing holy light magic in the game, pushing her little hand forward and making sounds that simulated holy light effects.

"Yes, the principle is similar."

Upon hearing this, Natsume Ryo glanced at Takanashi Rikka and gave a casual reply.

Then, he turned his attention back to Geng Xizi and continued the topic that had been interrupted:

"The purified shadow is purified in the literal sense."

"Under the cleansing of the holy water, the negative energy carried by your shadow will be completely washed away during the purification process."

"The shadow has lost the support of negative energy."

"It will naturally return to its original form."

"Until then."

"The two of you can become one, forming a complete soul."

Ryo Natsume's explanation was clear and concise, and it sounded like a perfect solution.

This is especially true for Natsume Ryo.

The energy with the attribute of "purification" is injected into the spirit body used as "research material" to observe the process and final result of its negative energy being "cleansed."

For example, see if you can completely dismantle your obsession and encourage the split souls to reunite.

And what new changes will occur after the integration?

This will undoubtedly stimulate his interest even more.

just.

Natsume Ryo clearly overlooked a crucial issue—

That is when Kageyuko was "purified" and merged with Gengyuko.

Their memories will eventually merge together.

……

"Then... I'll leave it to you, Natsume-kun..."

"No problem, I'll take care of it."

"Since you've made up your mind..."

"Let's make our move tonight."

Upon hearing this, Natsume Ryo nodded and immediately set a time.

"Eh?"

Hearing Natsume Ryo's anxious tone, Geng Xizi's delicate body trembled. Her emotions, which had calmed down slightly after making up her mind, instantly surged again.

The decision I had just made almost wavered again.

tonight?

So fast? !

Now, Yuuko is certain that Ryo Natsume is definitely not a decent guy.

What decent guy would be so eager to "do it tonight" right after agreeing to something like this?

And the way he looked.

He clearly acted as if he had discovered some rare experimental sample and couldn't wait to capture it and study it.

Thinking of this, Geng Xizi felt extremely shy.

Also.

At the beginning, Natsume Ryo completely ignored her obvious implication that she was willing to do anything.

Now, ironically, he has shown a strong interest in the "shadow" that carries his painful memories.

Now, Yuko was absolutely certain of what Natsume Ryo was interested in!

A highly purposeful individual who will act immediately once a target is identified.

Moreover, he is an absolute "carnivore" who is particularly interested in those "things"!

This realization deepened the blush on Geng Xizi's cheeks, making them almost bleed.

……

Meanwhile, Rikka Takanashi, who was standing nearby, still didn't understand the specific situation, but after recalling the words mentioned in Natsume Ryo's conversation earlier.

I immediately thought of it as Natsume Ryo preparing to perform a sacred "exorcism ritual"!

Rikka Takanashi immediately perked up, trotting over to Ryo Natsume, raising her right hand, and pleading expectantly:

"cold!"

"Please let me participate in this sacred purification ritual tonight!"

"As Liang's contractor, I must also witness this moment!"

"Me, me too!"

As soon as Liu Hua finished speaking, Geng Wujiang, who had been silently observing, immediately stepped forward, her tone firm:

"If possible, I'd like to..."

"No."

however.

Before Geng Wujiang could finish speaking, Xia Muliang interrupted her without hesitation, decisively rejecting all her requests.

“It’s a special situation.”

"There are too many uncertainties in dealing with Ying Xizi, and you will only get in the way if you follow along."

"Only I can go with her about this."

The "she" that Natsume Ryo refers to is naturally Yuuko.

"Understood, senior!"

Yotsuya Miko had just mustered up the courage to raise her hand, but then she heard Natsume Ryo's very decisive rejection.

So he quickly lowered his hand, which he had just raised, and said no more, indicating that he was obedient and compliant.

……

"Eh--?!"

Rikka Takanashi and Kirie simultaneously let out a disappointed exclamation, their expressions instantly falling.