Demons Beside You (The Demons Beside Me)

How smart is Shiro Yoko?

Back then she ran to China by herself.

That era was still an era of war.

China and Japan were at odds with each other.

Bairi Yoko was stunned to rely on her own persistence to let Zhang Tianyi accept her as a student.

Now she saw Chen Zhao again.

Of course she couldn't be Chen Zhao's student again.

But her granddaughter can.

Now the Tokyo Grand Shrine has suffered heavy losses.

It will take less than twenty years to recover.

And his granddaughter Nagasaka Reiko is bound to take over the Tokyo Grand Shrine.

If only he could have a backer like Chen Zhao.

Then her position will be very stable.

Even though Nagasaka Reiko's bloodline is pure, she will wait until she dies.

Then it is very likely that the outer branch tribesmen will usurp power.

Whether in the royal family or in a shrine like theirs, this is an issue that cannot be ignored.

Just like when she took over the role of miko.

A woman with a foreign surname who married into the Nagasaka family.

She received trouble from the clan members outside the Nagasaka family.

If Zhang Tianyi wasn't in charge, support her.

At that time, she doubted whether she could persist.

And Nagasaka Reiko is bound to encounter the same problems as herself in the future.

Even her bloodline was no match for the ambition of the foreign branch.

So she had to prepare for Reiko Nagasaka.

Zhang Tianyi would support him back then.

But after his death, when Nagasaka Reiko took over as the Grand Miko, Zhang Tianyi had no reason to show up again.

Therefore, it has become a top priority to find a strong backer for Reiko Nagasaka.

There is no doubt that Chen Zhao is the best candidate.

"Mr. Chen, you may not believe it, but Reiko is Higashino Tianxi's niece."

"Huh? Are they so close?" Chen Zhao didn't expect it.

If this is the case, it is not impossible to consider accepting Nagasaka Reiko.

The association has always been generous to its own people.

Although Higashino Tianxi joined the association relatively late.

But no matter what, they are one of our own.

"Yes, Higashi Ye Tianxi is my cousin, so according to the kinship relationship, he can also be regarded as Reiko's uncle."

"Forehead……"

There is a huge difference between nephew and cousin, okay?

The cousin should be the child of Shirai Yoko's cousin, which is already separated by a foreign surname.

What's more, Nagasaka Reiko's surname is not Bairi, so the blood relationship is even further apart.

There is a difference of six or seven generations in this bloodline. Is this considered a relative?

If the two families are close, that's no problem.

But if there is nothing going on between the two families.

What a relative.

Of course, Chen Zhao would also like to ask Higashino Tianxi's opinion on this point.

"West, go and call Higashi Ye Tianxi. After all, Higashino Tianxi is Ms. Yoko's nephew. Now that Ms. Yoko is here, how can he not come to visit his elders."

"Okay, President."

West actually went over to ask Higashino Tianxi for his opinion.

If Dongye Tianxi is willing to be the person to lead.

There is no problem in letting Nagasaka Reiko join the association.

After all, Higashino Tianxi also made contributions in the association.

Higashino Tianxi and Gakira together are equivalent to a casting master.

It has a very important function in the association.

After a few minutes, Dongye Tianxi came.

After seeing Higashino Yoko, Higashino immediately performed the etiquette of a junior.

Japanese people are quite serious about their status and seniority.

Of course, Higashino Tianxi's salute is also a statement of attitude.

"Thank you Aunt Yoko for taking care of me in the past. Tianxi will always be remembered in my heart."

"Haha... There's no need to mention the past. Reiko will go to Los Angeles to study abroad in a while. Please take care of her then."

"Hi, I will take good care of Reiko, please don't worry Aunt Yoko."

Higashino Tianxi has great respect for Yoko Shirayaki's attitude.

Then Yoko Baihi and Reiko Nagasaka said goodbye and left.

"Tianxi Dongye, how is your relationship with your aunt?"

"Although I didn't move much, Aunt Yoko helped me introduce the knife-making workshop thirty years ago, so Tianxi is very grateful to Aunt Yoko."

In fact, she and Dongye Tianxi were not really close, and they had never even moved together.

But she knows one truth, that is, if you plant a hundred seeds, one of them will sprout.

In the past few decades, she has been kind to more than just Higashino Higashikata.

And she never thought that this seed would one day sprout and eventually give back to her.

But the facts proved that her original decision was right.

Some favors don’t need to be taken initiative.

Because the more you don't mention it, the more the other person will remember it.

Yoko Bairi knows how to grasp people's hearts.

In fact, there are some things that Yoko Shirai understands and Higashi Ye Tianxi understands.

Chen Zhao and West also understood after listening.

To put it bluntly, Higashikata owes a favor.

Unless Dongye Tianxi wants to give up his surname, his family, and even his credibility.

Otherwise, this favor must be repaid even if it is not repaid.

"Actually, it doesn't matter if the girl named Reiko joins the association, and it's not without merit." West said: "Japan is an area with active supernatural beings. This will also facilitate our contact with the supernatural world in Japan and carry out tasks. and activities to develop our network in Japan.”

"Dongye Tianxi is also from Japan." Chen Zhao said.

"No, he's an American now, he's immigrated," West said.

In fact, Chen Zhao also understands the truth, even if Higashino Tianxi did not change his nationality.

His connections in Japan cannot be compared to the Tokyo Grand Shrine.

After all, it is a well-known shrine in Japan, and it also plays a decisive role in the Japanese spiritual world.

If Reiko Nagasaka joins the association, it will symbolize the alliance between the Supernatural Association and the Tokyo Grand Shrine.

Even if it's not an alliance, outsiders don't believe it.

From a profit perspective, the advantages indeed outweigh the disadvantages.

"Tenki Higashino, then after Nagasaka Reiko arrives in Los Angeles, you will be responsible for investigating her for a period of time. If you think she is okay, then you will be her introducer and join the Supernatural Association."

"Hi, President."

Although Higashino Tenki has an old relationship with Shirayaki Yoko, he also understands who he is loyal to.

Without harming the interests of Chen Zhao and the association, of course he hoped to exchange favors.

"How is the situation in Tokyo these two days?"

"It's still chaotic. It's not just some lawless elements, the monsters are still very active."

"Is there any news about Tamamo Mae?" Chen Zhao asked.

To be honest, after escaping from Tamamo-mae, Aokigahara Rinkai, it was basically impossible to eliminate her.

From then on, the sky was high and birds could fly in front of Tamamo.

Even if Tamamo Mae appears in front of Chen Zhao now, it is impossible for Chen Zhao to fight her in the city.

Unless Chen Zhao is reckless and destroys Tokyo.

Both he and Tamamo Mae had nuclear weapons-level destructive power.

Once a fight breaks out, the world will fall apart.