Nanjō House's Former Divine Child! The Ksitigarbha Statue's Entrance Opens-the Hōzōin-ryū's "God-Bestowed Treasure"

Under Nanjō Emi's gaze, the monk's marble-like, muscular body was covered in hideous wounds, with viscous, mercury-like blood dripping from them.

"Sorry for dirtying your office, Nanjō Patron."

Huijue breathed a sigh of relief and smiled apologetically. "It's nothing serious. This humble monk was merely scratched a few times by a Great Demon in the Everworld because his skills were lacking."

The monk shook his head. "They're only superficial wounds. Nanjō Patron, there's no need to worry too much."

Nanjō Emi naturally couldn't turn a blind eye.

She thoughtfully glanced at the glowing Ksitigarbha statue in Huijue's arms, which was scattering dense wish power, then lifted a finger.

Basic healing techniques fluttered into existence across Huijue's body, smoothing over the truly superficial wounds. However, several injuries deep enough to expose bone remained.

"My amateurish healing technique really isn't very effective."

Nanjō Emi tapped her finger again.

The Onmyoji specializing in healing Onmyōjutsu who remained in the Special Affairs Division building suddenly saw text condensed from spiritual energy appear before their eyes.

After doing everything she could, Nanjō Emi asked in puzzlement,

"If everything's fine... Master Huijue, what were you doing in the Everworld? If an existence nearly equal to a Buddha went there, those Great Demons would have loved nothing more than to skin you, tear out your tendons, and stew you for forty-nine days into a great medicinal brew."

Huijue was about to speak, but after looking around and failing to see the person he wanted to meet, he asked,

"By the way, where is Patron Uesugi?"

"This monk came here to personally return this Ksitigarbha statue to Patron Uesugi."

Huijue said calmly, "This is a promise I made to him in person after delaying things for personal reasons."

Nanjō Emi wore an expression that said she had expected