Tokyo Fall Guys beats up the supernatural

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The sharp claw marks on the trees, the slapping of bear paws on the ground, the pecking marks from bird beaks all around... and the brown and white feathers scattered on the ground, all indicate that a fierce battle once took place here, and one of the sides was various beast demons.

Xiao Qin touched the scratch marks on the tree, pouted and said sadly, "How embarrassing. The last time I used my claws was the last time."

"And now, I'm afraid I can only see him in my dreams..."

Dou Tang's eyes twitched as she looked at Kenny.

Kenny shrugged and said, "Oh well, you get used to it. That's just how he talks."

Ignoring Qin, who was still spouting strange things, Mikazuki began to analyze the traces and "aura" left in the arena with his keen senses, and started circling around the battle site.

Dou Tang looked at Huai Yin and asked, "Huai Yin, can you sense anything here?"

Huaiyin frowned slightly and said, "I can... I can feel a strange feeling nearby, as if... just by standing here, I can feel what happened in the past."

She pointed to the marks and said, "Just by looking at those marks, you can imagine what it was like when the battle took place here."

“Your sensory abilities seem quite strong,” Kenny interjected.

After saying that, Kenny looked at Dou Tang with some doubt and said, "But Mr. Ren... doesn't seem to react to that atmosphere?"

Chapter 128 This place is the Mighty Men's Stronghold.

Dou Tang nodded, stepped forward and touched the marks on the big tree. After three days, the resentment on these marks had long since dissipated, and Dou Tang could no longer sense any aura from them.

He could sense the resentment and aura of a series of evil spirits such as Kuroki Keizaki, Taira no Masakado, and Ito Oogami, and could even use this to pinpoint their existence within a wide range of perception. But when he stood here, he really couldn't sense anything.

Is it that I'm experiencing things incorrectly?

After Kenny also began to explore the surroundings, Dou Tang quietly told Huai Yin about his discovery.

Huaiyin remained silent for a long time after hearing this, then raised her head and said, "Brother, have you ever thought... that the guys you usually come into contact with are just too strong?"

Is that so?

Huaiyin speculated, "Because your brother usually senses very powerful beings, he gradually begins to ignore those weaker auras, since those auras can't harm you no matter what..."

“Of course, there’s another theory.” Huaiyin raised a finger: “That is, my brother’s method of perception is different from ours.”

“After all…” Huaiyin didn’t finish her sentence, but Doutang already understood what she meant.

After all, he wasn't from this world, nor did he become an exorcist after arriving here. The power he gained in his previous life might have some differences in perception compared to this world.

Mikazuki, who had been squatting by the big tree, finally stood up and said, "I can almost tell what that Onmyoji's scent is."

Kenny yawned. As the true form of an owl, he was really struggling to stay awake. After all, he would have been sleeping at this time in the past.

He pulled up the pathetic Xiao Qin, who was trying to lift her leg to see if she could still urinate like a dog, and came to Mikazuki, saying, "Miss Mikazuki, you found a clue so quickly?"

Mikazuki nodded and said, "Searching for clues has always been one of my strengths."

"I have memorized the aura of that Onmyoji, but because so much time has passed, I cannot extract it separately to tell others."

Kenny frowned and said, "So, the only person here who can recognize that Onmyoji's scent is Miss Mikazuki?"

Xiao Qin raised her hand and said, "Please stop for a second, I can do it too!"

Kenny said, "Why didn't you say so earlier?"

Xiao Qin smugly touched his nose: "Ah, I don't say anything when something's wrong. I just like to keep it to myself. So what?"

This person... no, this dog, this dog must have some serious illness... as long as it's not rabies.

Mikazuki continued, "How to describe it... a strong perfume scent, mixed with a faint scent of shaving cream foam."

Dou Tang asked in surprise, "What kind of bizarre analogy is that?"

Mikazuki rolled his eyes: "It's difficult to describe something so abstract! I'm just describing the impression that comes to mind when I think of this feeling."

Kenny, arms crossed, chimed in, "So at least we now have two people capable of tracking the Onmyoji. What's next?"

Mikazuki said, "I'll go to Nurarihyon's place and ask him to keep an eye out. We need to contact everyone we can and find an Onmyoji as soon as possible."

"A method that can turn monsters directly into humans... Why don't we just check which monsters have recently disappeared without a trace?"

Dou Tang continued, "If you're not the only monsters who were turned into humans, then the monsters who went missing might have been trying to contact that guy and take this opportunity to completely clear their names."

Speaking of this, he suddenly thought of the "purification" that the Onmyoji talked about with these monsters. Although exorcists usually use the word "purification," in this context, it always felt like it added a touch of mystery to the Onmyoji.

What kind of person would he be...?

After finishing these tasks, Tou and the others left the park with Koji and the others. Next, Mikazuki would have to go to the Nurarihyon family to gather information.

As the most well-informed yokai in all of Tokyo, Nurarihyon might know something.

Dou Tang, on the other hand, vacated one of his factory buildings to serve as a temporary stronghold for Meng Nan Zhai.

As soon as they entered the factory, which had been renovated into a safe house, the monsters of Mengnan Village went mad.

After all, even a factory converted into a safe house is enough to broaden the horizons of these monsters who used to live a life of hardship.

Wow, there are so many game discs here! And they're really PRO... Elite controllers!

Xiao Qin was excitedly searching for the PS4 Pro game console under the TV, holding the controller in his hand.

Ah Tian and Kenny were examining the treadmill and other electrical appliances. It seems that Ah Tian has realized the disadvantages of being overweight after becoming human and seems to have the idea of ​​losing weight.

Shuangya and Aji sat quietly to the side, drinking tea and looking quite relaxed.

Huaiyin, standing next to Doutang, pinched Doutang's arm in annoyance.

"Brother...you actually bought a place like this behind my back? How much did such a huge factory cost?!"

Dou Tang did the math and said, "It's not bad, around fifty million. This factory used to be haunted, so it's quite cheap."

“Fifty million…” Huaiyin was immediately surprised, then panicked and said, “Brother, you, did you commit a crime outside? You didn’t become an assassin or something, did you?”

Dou Tang was somewhat amused and exasperated, saying, "How did you come up with that idea? Why would I be an assassin?"

Huaiyin tugged at his clothes and said, "That's fifty million! Fifty million! That's no small sum of money. Where did you get all this money, brother?!"

Dou Tang grunted and said, "Actually, I am indeed taking on jobs..."

Huaiyin immediately tensed up and said urgently, "Is it still too late to run? You can't do bad things just because you're strong! Oh dear... it should still be possible to escape to China..."

Dou Tang laughed and rubbed Huai Yin's head, saying, "Don't overthink it. I was just helping someone exorcise a demon; I didn't do anything bad!"

Seeing this, Kenny sighed and said, "Fifty million? When will we be able to save up fifty million to actually buy a stronghold of tough guys?"

Xiao Qin, who had already started playing games, turned his head and said, "Having dreams is a good thing, but unfortunately, they're unrealistic."

He gave a thumbs up and continued, "Why not just cling to your brother's coattails? Isn't it better to get something for free?"

Seeing this, Dou Tang frowned and teased, "Huh? You're taking advantage of me for free? Little Qin, if I remember correctly, you're the only one here who still remembers that Onmyoji aura, right?"

Xiao Qin immediately shook his head: "No, that's not true. Ah, I'm just a poor dog."

Dou Tang sneered, "Before Mikazuki returns with the information, why don't you go out and patrol the streets first? You might just catch a whiff of an Onmyoji on the street!"

Xiao Qin looked distressed and couldn't speak.

Chapter 129 A Date with Huaiyin (?)

Although the task is to investigate the whereabouts of the mysterious Onmyoji, it is clear that this is not something that can be accomplished in a day or two. Moreover, since Dou Tang and Huai Yin have not sensed the Onmyoji's aura, they are really not of much help.

Therefore, this task ultimately had to be solved by Mengnanzhai and Sanriyue themselves. Doutang's most important role was to provide a place for everyone to stay, saving them from the predicament of having to make a living in the streets and alleys.

Dou Tang has finally recovered from three days of sleeping and eating and has started to become more active.

The previous three days were one thing for Dou Tang himself, but another was to recover from the shock of the incident. Since when, Dou Tang had become extremely concerned about losing Huai Yin. Even if Huai Yin was hurt in the slightest, he would react somewhat excessively.

For example, these past three days, rather than comforting Huaiyin for the psychological trauma of that night, it's more accurate to say that Doutang is also using this as an excuse to comfort himself.

Now, with some time to go out and about, plus another new thing to do, Dou Tang is back to normal.

However, Huaiyin was quite satisfied with Doutang's company over the past three days, as the two of them hadn't had such a time together in a long time.

Winter has arrived in Tokyo.

Looking back on the past six months, both of them have undergone dramatic changes that they hadn't experienced in the past year. One event after another came knocking on their door, leaving them with almost no time to rest. There were always events keeping them on edge, preventing them from relaxing.

Huaiyin gained the power of exorcism, glimpsed Doutang's past, and gradually stepped into the new world that once terrified her.

Dou Tang gradually regained himself, became less cold, and became famous in Tokyo. Now, there is no exorcist or monster who does not know his name.

The two walked down the street, slowly making their way home.

Winter has arrived in Tokyo, but it's not unbearably cold yet. People on the street are wearing autumn and winter clothes, and the streetlights on both sides are on, casting a soft light on the two of them.

The street in front of me was not only illuminated by the warm glow of streetlights, but also by countless glittering neon signs and LED screens. The psychedelic light and shadows were mixed together, creating a dazzling and absurd scene in the city.

The bustling voices, hurried figures, laughter and silence all appeared at the same time. The faces of the passersby were full of expressions, making people wonder what their lives were like and what kind of events would lead them to show such expressions.

Dou Tang enjoys observing pedestrians and noisy streets, but he especially likes the feeling of being in the midst of it all as an observer, which makes him feel calm.

Huaiyin held Doutang's hand and looked at it.

She was engrossed in her phone, completely oblivious to the possibility of bumping into something—Dou Tang would help her.

Dou Tang took good care of her; he did his best for her, and it was enough for Huai Yin as well.

"Oh right, I was saying I'd give you a gift. Do you want to go see it now?" Dou Tang suggested.

Huaiyin looked up, her face lighting up with delight. "Eh? Really? Now...?"

Dou Tang looked at her and smiled, "That's right, when I visited Kume Chinatsu before, didn't you say you wanted one too?"

Thinking of this, Huaiyin pouted playfully and said with a half-smile, "Hmph, you can't give Kume-neechan jewelry as a gift next time, or the girls will misunderstand, silly brother!"

Dou Tang scratched his head: "Um... I understand."

"But, buying it for me is no problem!" Huaiyin laughed sweetly, chuckling, "After all, I'm your dear little sister!"

Dou Tang nodded and smiled in response.

To be honest, Dou Tang knows absolutely nothing about jewelry.

The two randomly picked a Mikimoto store in Ikebukuro to choose a necklace for Kawano.

Mikimoto is a long-established Japanese jewelry brand, most famous for its pearl jewelry. Its predecessor was the pearl farm of its founder, Kokichi Mikimoto, which has a history of over a hundred years. Its pearl jewelry is hailed as the "King of Pearls" in Japan.

Of course, Dou Tang did not intend to choose jewelry made entirely of pearls for Huai Yin. As an elegant and noble jewel, pearls were obviously not a good match for Huai Yin, who was currently bursting with youthful vitality.

Therefore, Dou Tang planned to pick out a necklace for Huai Yin that mixed gemstones and pearls, so that it wouldn't look too old-fashioned.

Huaiyin was clearly flattered. After entering the store, she never let go of Doutang's arm. Although she looked around curiously, she shrank her head like a frightened little squirrel.

"Brother, is this place very expensive?" Huaiyin whispered, tugging at Doutang's sleeve.

What Huaiyin said is absolutely right. For a girl of Huaiyin's age, buying a necklace from Mikimoto is simply impossible. More importantly, this brand probably wouldn't be on the list of gift options for ordinary families.

"Buying an expensive one is unlikely, but we can buy a cheaper one," Dou Tang reassured him.

"Besides, we're not as poor as we used to be," Dou Tang whispered into Huai Yin's ear.

Huaiyin sighed, recovering from the excitement of buying gifts, and whispered in response, "Brother, you mustn't do anything immoral to make money, okay?"

Dou Tang scratched his head again.

How can helping Xingyiren handle exorcism cases be considered immoral?

Even if someone is killed by Kuroki Keizaki in the process, it's Kuroki Keizaki who killed them, and the one who died was a traitor of the Morning Star Group, so it has nothing to do with me!

The two walked to the counter, and Huaiyin's eyes immediately lit up after just one glance. Necklaces studded with pearls and gems lay quietly in the display case, and probably no woman could resist them.

Ultimately, girls are no different from dragons; they both love shiny things.

Shiny and glistening... Does that count as the glint of a blade?

With her unique way of thinking, Dou Tang suddenly thought of Mao Lang, wondering if the monster who inherited the will of the former girl had any entertainment like the girl in her spare time.

Huaiyin tugged at Doutang's arm, signaling him to come over and look.

Dou Tang leaned over to take a look and saw that Huai Yin's face was almost pressed against the counter, staring blankly at a necklace.

Dou Tang gave the receptionist behind the counter an apologetic smile, then looked at the necklace that Huai Yin had her eye on, somewhat surprised.

It was a necklace shaped like a locust flower, with small clusters of locust flowers distributed along the chain, and those gold and silver carved locust flowers inlaid with dazzling gemstones and smooth pearls.

The necklace doesn't look heavy, and the rope chain is rich in detail because of the locust flower design. The small gemstones and pearls are fresher than the large ones. It doesn't have the elegance that is common in pearl jewelry, but instead highlights a youthful and energetic vibe through its petite design.

Huaiyin was immediately captivated by it.

Chapter 130 A Young Girl's Heart: A Mixture of Joy and Sorrow

Seeing Huaiyin's expression, Dou Tang smiled slightly and immediately understood that Huaiyin had already taken a liking to this one, so he said, "It seems you like it very much."

Huaiyin nodded, looked carefully at the price tag, and suddenly froze.