No matter what Mo Shuying said after that, Shuten Doji refused to let go of him, clinging to his back and holding on tight.
Fujimaru Ritsuka and Mash suddenly felt like total clowns. They had such a good relationship and were just joking around, and the two of them had foolishly believed it.
Thankfully, Mo Shuying soon left with Shuten Doji, sparing them further embarrassment.
Mo Shuying really did have something important to do.
He went to find Romani and stated his purpose.
"Romani, when I went back, I unexpectedly acquired a treasure. I don't know what it's for, but I think it could serve as a sacrificial medium for a Summoning Ritual. Like My King's Holy Lance before, there's a high probability it could summon that Heroic Spirit. That's a very powerful being, and if we can summon them, it would be a huge help to us."
The situation outside was quite unclear, so it was time to make some preparations.
But after listening to Mo Shuying, Romani spoke.
"I understand the logic, but why are you carrying Shuten Doji on your back? Is she injured?"
Romani looked at Shuten Doji, who had buried her head behind Mo Shuying's shoulder, with a puzzled expression.
"..."
Mo Shuying, on the other hand, looked helpless. He reached out to grab Shuten Doji, but she was determined not to get down. Her body was as slippery as an eel, dodging him by pressing against his body. Although she was quite flat, Mo Shuying was a little overwhelmed by the friction. Forget it, let her be.
"I can't do anything about her for now, so let's just leave it at this."
Mo Shuying said resignedly.
"You young people really know how to have fun… Anyway, never mind that. I understand what you mean. You want us to help prepare a Summoning Ritual, right?"
Romani understood Mo Shuying's intention. Mo Shuying nodded, then said, "Precisely. Actually, it's not just me. Any Master capable of summoning Servants should give it a try. I always feel that the outside world isn't simple, and Chaldea needs to build its own strength to survive."
Romani deeply agreed. He had recently received some external news, and things were indeed chaotic. Chaldea had to be prepared.
"Alright, I'll have someone prepare it. It will take a bit of time. How about this: meet me at the usual spot in an hour. I'll wait for you there."
With Romani's plan in place, Mo Shuying nodded without another word, turning and leaving with Shuten Doji.
First, he needed to go back to the room and send Shuten Doji to her own room; it wasn't proper for her to cling to his back like that.
Soon, they were in front of Shuten Doji and Tomoe Gozen's room. As if understanding Mo Shuying's intention, Shuten Doji tightened her arms around Mo Shuying's neck.
One must know that Shuten Doji was an Oni King, and oni were generally incredibly strong. At this moment, with Shuten Doji using both her arms and legs, even a rock might be crushed, yet Mo Shuying remained unaffected.
"What are you doing? Are you still sulking? Hmph, I won't apologize to you. I spanked your butt because you were in the wrong first."
Mo Shuying continued walking and talking without stopping.
As Mo Shuying said this, Shuten Doji felt her butt start to itch again and instinctively squirmed. Finally, Shuten Doji spoke.
"Hoo~ Then, don't you want to punish me in… a different way?"
Shuten Doji's breath was like orchids, and a special toxin was inhaled by Mo Shuying with that breath. Shuten Doji felt her body burning, and at a time like this, she needed more than just a spanking.
But as the toxic gas entered his nose.
*Bang!*
A medicine bottle popped out and rolled on the ground.
Mo Shuying froze, then immediately realized he had almost fallen for Shuten Doji's trick.
She actually poisoned her own Master!
He didn't know what kind of poison it was, but this behavior was absolutely outrageous!
Mo Shuying stomped on the medicine bottle, then his eyes narrowed and he *Flashed* out. Shuten Doji, meanwhile, plopped down onto the ground where she was.
"Huh?"
Shuten Doji looked at Mo Shuying in confusion. What happened? Why did he run off?
Just as she was about to ask.
Mo Shuying spoke.
"This is the first and last time. If you try to poison me again, I won't be so lenient with you, hmph."
With that, Mo Shuying left, leaving Shuten Doji gritting her teeth.
"What's going on? What kind of ability does this Master guy have? Didn't he have no resistance to my poison before? How did he resist it again?"
Shuten Doji didn't understand. Her poison could clearly harm Mo Shuying, but this time… this non-damaging poison had no effect. Shuten Doji was completely baffled.
Just as Shuten Doji was lost in thought.
The door opened, and Tomoe Gozen walked out, surprised to see Shuten Doji sitting on the ground.
"Lady Shuten! Why are you sitting on the ground? Aren't you coming in?"
Tomoe Gozen asked curiously.
Shuten Doji turned to look at Tomoe Gozen, her eyes darting around. She quickly got up, went in front of Tomoe Gozen, and suddenly blew a gentle breath.
"Hoo~"
Tomoe Gozen inhaled the toxic gas, and her body immediately turned red at a visible rate. Her already crimson eyes looked like they could drip water, and her gaze towards Shuten Doji became strange.
"The poison's fine," Shuten Doji said, puzzled. She snapped her fingers, and Tomoe Gozen immediately plopped onto the ground. Tomoe Gozen didn't know what was happening to her; she just felt disoriented and a little weak.
"Shuten-sama, what's wrong with me?" Tomoe Gozen asked Shuten Doji.
Shuten Doji shook her head. "What's wrong with you? Why did you suddenly sit down? Get up quickly."
She reached out and pulled Tomoe Gozen up. Looking at the alluring Tomoe Gozen before her, Shuten Doji's mischievous ideas sprang up like mushrooms after rain. She sneered at Tomoe Gozen's face and said, "Hmph, I refuse to believe it. You dared to hit my behind, so you must take responsibility. I'd like to see how long you, this block of wood, can endure."
Tomoe Gozen: "???"
An hour passed quickly.
Mo Shuying arrived on time. The staff had already prepared everything necessary for the Summoning Ritual, just waiting for him to begin.
With practiced ease, Mo Shuying stepped onto the summoning platform and took out a pearl.
It was a Spirit Pearl, given as a reward after defeating Nezha.
Mo Shuying knew what a Spirit Pearl was; who hadn't seen those legends as a child? Nezha was the reincarnation of a Spirit Pearl from the heavens. This meant that the Spirit Pearl in Mo Shuying's hand actually represented Nezha.
Given this, using the Spirit Pearl to summon would almost guarantee summoning Nezha.
"Let's begin."
Mo Shuying placed the pearl in the center of the summoning array and began chanting. The power of Word of Power activated the Magic Array for summoning, and soon, an invisible connection surged within Mo Shuying's mind.
It was a success!
Mo Shuying raised his hand, and a lotus-shaped Command Seal appeared on his right hand. Three petals formed the lotus pattern, which was quite exquisite.
And at the center of the array, the Spirit Pearl had vanished, replaced by...
...a short-haired girl in a red cheongsam!
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