By the time this basement was fully ventilated, it was already half an hour later.

No way, this basement hasn't been opened in three or four years, the air inside is thin, and there is a foul smell of rot and mold.

After the dust almost completely dispersed, Xicheng cut the phone into a flashlight mode and shone it inward.

Behind the secret door where the dust completely dispersed, there were hidden steps that snaked downward.

The image that can be illuminated by the mobile phone is only a simple part, and if you look down, the steps are cut off by the deep darkness.

It's no wonder that the staircase is so deep, because if you don't go a little deeper, this secret passage will undoubtedly be too narrow, and it will be difficult to walk.

There is no need to speak, what to do next, whether it is Xicheng style or White Mist Shenzi, understands.

Descend the stairs as flashlights shoot around.

The entrance to this secret passage is very narrow, and it is already the limit for one person to walk.

Therefore, the Xicheng style and the White Mist Divine Son could only go one after the other, groping downward.

After walking down for more than ten seconds, he finally reached the bottom of the white mist Miko's eyes and gradually became accustomed to the darkness and gradually saw his surroundings clearly.

It's an underground library... No, it's more like an underground library than it is—

"Is this a research lab?"

As the White Mist Miko said, the furnishings of this basement don't look like a folklorist's study.

Xicheng looked up, and what caught my eye was a table top covered with dust and knife marks, and a rusty dissecting knife hanging above his head like an ancient torture instrument.

And the wall not far from the right hand of the Xicheng style even has a connected ventilation vent.

But it is clear that the vent has lost its usefulness because it has not been used for too long.

Other than these...

Xicheng style lifted the phone up.

A faint light lit up the surroundings.

This is undoubtedly a small basement.

Bypassing the dissecting table that I don't know what to do, I looked into the innermost part of the small desk and the bookcase standing in the corner.

There was a sparse stack of materials on the desk, and there were very few references in the corner bookcase.

The West Side style can even be imagined.

Natsuki Sasahara and her husband hid in this basement day and night to conduct some kind of unknown research.

What is their purpose?

This is not particularly clear in the Westside style.

But when he looked at the dissecting table, an idea already came to his mind—

The piece of meat that Yuki Sasahara carried with her...

Killed more than 30 people in Yasawa Town... A fleshy monster entangled in black mist.

That may be the research object of Natsuki Sasahara and Koji Sasahara.

Thinking of this, Xicheng came to the desk.

Seeing this, the White Mist Divine Son also followed closely behind Xicheng Shi, his eyes looking around from time to time.

Should it be said that he is worthy of being the god son of the White Mist family?

Ordinary girls are probably scared to death when they see this thing on the dissecting table, but as a result, the white mist god is not only not afraid at all, but also stretches out his hand to touch the knife hanging in the air, with an interested and curious expression on his face.

Not only are the information papers on the desk, but next to them, there are several research notebooks.

Xicheng picked up one of the notebooks and began to flip through it—

'Sunday, February 15, Heisei 27. ’

Koji introduced me to a new world... If the results of this research can come out... That would undoubtedly turn the world upside down! That old mansion... No... The old mansion hidden in Wakayama Prefecture, the family... What they hide: It is enough to challenge the values of any modern person. ’

Heisei 27 years, which is converted to 2015.

In other words, this item, which resembles an expedition note, is a record left five years ago.

At that time, Koji Sasahara hadn't died yet... And just looking at the record on this...

At this time, Natsuki Sasahara should have come into contact with that mysterious and strange world for the first time.

Xicheng style continued to scroll down, and the next content not only made Xicheng style, but even the white mist god son next to him couldn't help but show a touch of surprise.

I saw that the oxidized and yellowed paper left such words on it.

The next head of the Xicheng family has been decided, and he is a young man with clear eyebrows. He's just a young man, and he seems to have mastered psychic means... It's really enviable. ’

'Although the Nishijo family has now promised to allow me and Koji to conduct research and investigation, how long can this last? ’

The utterance ends with a question mark.

But the point of concern is not there.

The most important thing is -

"Shiki-kun... Here's what it says...'Nishiga', right? ”

The White Mist Shenzi pointed to the inspection notes, and couldn't suppress the sense of surprise in his tone.

She'd heard Nishigi Shikiki before about what might be the relationship between him and Natsuki Sasahara... I didn't expect to find a clue here.

Natsuki Sasahara and Koji Sasahara studied the Nishijo family.

Although he had been prepared before, after knowing this fact, he was still quite shocked by the White Mist Divine Son.

She glanced sideways at Xicheng's expression.

This shocking fact happened suddenly, presumably Xicheng Shi was also a little at a loss, maybe he could see Shijun's unexpected side.

But—

To her disappointment, Xicheng didn't show much expression at all, he just glanced at the notes on this page, and immediately turned to the next page.

This calm and steady appearance made the White Mist Miko a little unable to take his eyes off.

In fact, Nishigi Shiki had seen Natsuki Sasahara and the original owner in a vision in the white magatama, and the two of them seemed to be quite close.

So even if he saw Natsuki Sasahara's notes, Nishigi-shiki's heart didn't fluctuate much.

Keep looking.

The following notes prove beyond a doubt that the 'young man of the Nishijo family' is the Nishigai style.

The young man from the Nishijo family came to me and Koji. His name is Shi, Xicheng Shi. It sounds like a cold, unforgiving name at a glance from a machine. ’

But unexpectedly, the young man was very easy to get along with, and there was a sense of everyone in his conversation. He shows us all kinds of magical powers, and among them he talks about the secret methods of the Xicheng family... The Spell of Soul Transfer...'

'Soul transfer? Can this really be done? When I asked, the young man just smiled. ’

In my impression, he looked very reluctant, like a forced smile. ’

"Soul Transfer Spell...?"

Seeing this term, Xicheng subconsciously turned his head to look at the White Mist Divine Son.

The White Mist Divine Son naturally understood the meaning of the Xicheng style, and she thought about it and said, "Generally speaking, it is not without spells that the soul is transferred to other physical bodies... But none of those spells were a long-term solution. Because the human soul and body have a unique rejection reaction. ”

She thought for a moment, rolled her big eyes, and stretched out another finger to explain: "Let's use a simple analogy, it's as if I'm not interested in all other men except Shiki-kun, I only like Shiki-kun, this is called Miko's rejection reaction to other men-it hurts!" ”

Xicheng Shi directly reached out and patted the head of the white mist god son.

This little girl really can't relax, as long as she relaxes, she is easy to run the train with her mouth full.

"Alright—I'm serious."

The White Mist Divine Son rubbed his head, thought for a moment and then spoke: "Very simple example. Shiki-kun should know about organ transplantation during surgery, right? ”

"I know that." Nishijo-style nodded.

"Organ transplantation is a rejection reaction, and if it is not the body organs of the original host, it will have a rejection reaction with the body, and if the rejection reaction is severe, the person's life will even be in danger."

The meaning that the White Mist Divine Son wanted to express was already very clear.

"You're saying that there is also a rejection reaction between the body and the soul?" Xicheng said thoughtfully.

"Not bad." Bai Mist Shenzi nodded: "So like in the movie, things like the soul dependent, ghost possession and the like are basically impossible to happen, if other people's souls forcibly enter other people's bodies, there will be a violent rejection reaction, which is suicide." ”

As he spoke, the White Mist Divine Son coughed again: "But the people on the soul side are actually dead, if there is really a spell that can transfer souls, maybe they will really take the risk of giving it a try." ”

"What do you mean... The soul transfer spell doesn't actually exist? ”

Xicheng asked again.

"I don't know." The White Mist Miko held his chin and said hesitantly, "If you really want to ask if it exists or doesn't... I think there should still be. ”

"On the basis?"

"Because the White Mist family also has a secret method for soul transfer." The White Mist Divine Son did not hesitate this time: "But those secret methods of soul transfer are not long-lasting, they last for about an hour or two hours, and the transferred souls will die due to a strong rejection reaction." ”

That is to say, the secret method of soul transfer actually exists, but it is not long-lasting.

Xicheng style bowed his head.

What he cares more about is the sentence left on Sasahara Yuki's notebook-

I have the impression that he smiled very forcefully, like a forced smile. ’

Why is the original owner laughing like this?

I laugh when I think about the secret art of soul transfer... Does this mean that the original owner, or others related to the original owner, will be forcibly transferred to the soul?

This is a simple inference, and without evidence, the Xicheng style can only bury it in the bottom of the heart temporarily.

"Shi-kun, what's next?"

The White Mist Miko looked at the notebook in Xicheng's hand and asked curiously.

"Well, keep watching."

Xicheng said flatly.

'Nishijo House, Wakayama Prefecture, this is also a famous family in the local area. Although the family shows no signs of running a business, it can be seen visiting from time to time by various local councillors. ’

Sure enough, as long as you have the power in your hands and the ability to surpass the common sense of ordinary people, it is natural for you to be sought after by others. ’

Koji and I have also decided. To study the theme of the secret art of soul transfer of the Xicheng family... After all... Soul... This is a charming word from ancient times to the present day. ’

"The theme of studying the secret art of soul transfer..."

The lips of the White Mist Shenzi Sakura Fan were half open, and she seemed to sigh a little: "These two people are really powerful, and they chose the most difficult topic to study." Even a seasoned soul slayer wouldn't want to get involved in this area. ”

Nishijo nodded beside him.

According to the White Mist Divine Son, the soul transfer spell should not have been thoroughly studied in their White Mist family.

And two folklorists who have no psychic abilities want to study this...

This... Honestly, it's unlikely.

And it was not out of the expectation of Nishigi and Hakumi Miko, and the research of Natsuki Sasahara and Koji Sasahara was repeatedly frustrated.

There is also a person involved in this-

The current head of the Nishijo family, Nishijo Kaichi.

It seems that he supported Natsuki Sasahara and Koji Sasahara in their research on the secret method of soul transfer of the Nishijo family.

According to the notes above.

In the ancient shrine where the Xicheng family has been sealed, there is a long-term secret method of soul transfer.

Just get that secret method... Even if a person dies, the dead can be resurrected as long as the soul of the deceased is transferred to the living body.

And as the head of the Nishiro family, Nishijo Jieyi seems to want to master such power, so he often sends the original owner... That is, the Nishijo style, and Natsuki Sasawara and Koji Sasawara went to the ancient shrine to explore.

Ancient shrines... It belongs to the former site of the Xicheng family.

Even the Nishijo family didn't know exactly what was hidden in this sealed shrine.

The previous records of the former site of the Xicheng family have been very vague.

In this case, it is naturally even more difficult to explore the ancient shrine.

In the process of such exploration, Natsuki Sasahara and Koji Sasahara also have powers such as soul thoughts.

And so the rest happened.

Sasahara Koji seems to have accidentally stepped into a forbidden place at the ancient shrine of Nishijo and was directly deprived of his life.

This is the reason why Koji Sasahara died.

The official record of 'dying during a folklore survey' is undoubtedly the result of Natsuki Sasahara's obscuration of the cause of her husband's death.

After all—

No matter who you tell about the reason for 'dying while exploring the secret method of soul transfer', it will only attract the ridicule of others, right?

And just by looking at the notes, you will find that the original owner actually has a very good relationship with the Sasawara couple, and several times the Sasawara couple are in danger, the original owner stepped forward and rescued Sasahara Natsuki and Sasawara Koji.

"It turns out that Shiki-kun didn't have amnesia before... It's still such a person..."The White Mist Mizuko felt satisfied as he stood by and watched.

These unknown sides of the West Side are known to themselves.

Why is she still not satisfied?

“... Did you come to such a conclusion? Xicheng Shi glanced at the White Mist Divine Son and shook his head.

Sure enough, it's a girl... The thoughts of thinking about action are different from those of oneself.

"The thing we need to care about here should be this-" Xicheng-esque finger swipe.

Turn the notebook to the page where Koji Sasahara's death is recorded.

It was clearly written on it—

Koji died. But he's not dead. Nishijo-kun has kept his soul... That's right... His soul was preserved. I still have a chance... I still have a chance. ’

Natsuki Sasahara here clearly feels cornered.

Think about it... A person who is desperate because of the death of her beloved has a secret method of soul transfer that can resurrect her beloved...

What kind of action will she take?