[ That isn't how it works, but he can tell he's not going to get anywhere arguing this particular point, so. Leaving it where it is for now.

Arguing with any kind of spirit, malevolent or benign, is arguing with a brick wall. So hopefully the next point isn't going to become an argument at all, and he can peacefully figure out why a youkai decided his house was the right one to break into. ]

The polite thing to do now, sir, would be to tell me what it was you were looking for so I might help you find it.

[ Gesturing to, well, everything, ] You may have noticed this strange place's spiritual presence is lacking, so it isn't as though my schedule is full of other youkai to see to.