The Legend of Tokyo Taoist

Chapter 166 Competition Part 6 ()

"Brother Yi, what's going on?" Inuyama Heita whispered to Qian Xiaoyi in the corner, "Except that the mask is really scary, I didn't find any problems... Could it be that it's the same as the White Fox Village before, where certain conditions are required for the weirdness to appear?"

Qian Xiaoyi stroked his chin and thought: "I can't rule out this possibility...but the more likely possibility is that this is Mr. Lin's psychological problem, or he is just pretending."

Inuyama Heita was stunned and asked, "Pretending? How could it be... Why would he do this? This commission is worth one million yen, why would he go to so much trouble to pretend to be mysterious? What good will this do him? His reputation will be damaged, right?"

"Heitaro, you haven't seen enough." Qian Xiaoyi said, "The majority of cases where people blame their troubles in life on supernatural events actually account for the majority of all kinds of commissions. For example, it's very common for children to pretend to be possessed by ghosts when they don't want to go to school."

Inuyama Heita said, "But even if the child pretends to be a ghost, the exorcist is hired by an adult, right? Mr. Lin has hired several exorcists before and paid for them all."

"That's a psychological problem." Qian Xiaoyi said, "It's also a very common commission, so exorcists will also act as psychologists and use some metaphysics to comfort this type of client. If it were in normal times, this would be a very common commission, but now..."

Qian Xiaoyi looked at Ling Na who was still acting in front of the camera, and Gui Teng Long Guang beside her, and said with great fear: "It seems that Gui Teng is worthy of being a veteran exorcist who has worked in this city for many years. He knows all kinds of friends. From the previous situation, Ling Na is a top expert in handling this type of commission. That's why she appeared in front of us."

Inuyama Heita's expression also became serious: "In other words, we have to compete with them on how to appease Mr. Lin? This is really a very difficult commission."

For the one million yen commission, they had to treat it with caution. Compared with the previous commission, this commission was difficult in a different sense.

Gui Teng Longguang felt something in his heart, and met Qian Xiaoyi's eyes. He was a little confused: Why are they looking at me? What's that expression? Could it be that they discovered the existence of some hidden evil spirit? Just like last time? No, I can't lose to them!

So Gui Teng Longguang's expression was as calm as an ancient well. He nodded slightly to them, indicating that he had also discovered the problem.

"This guy! He is declaring war on us!" Qian Xiaoyi said in surprise: "He is very confident in himself this time!"

Inuyama Heita said worriedly: "One million yen... But isn't it a bit unethical to complete the commission by deceiving the client?"

Qian Xiaoyi said, "It depends on the situation. If someone is clearly ill and would be better off seeing a doctor, but still uses this method to cheat money, then he is no different from an animal. Some clients are just suspicious, and if you explain things to them with facts, it will be a good result, but the problem is... some people firmly believe that they are haunted by ghosts. If you tell them about science, not only will they not believe it, they will also call you unprofessional. Think about it, what kind of person is Mr. Lin, who spent a lot of money to hire an exorcist?"

"It should be the last one?" Inuyama Heita nodded and said, "In that case... it seems that there will be no psychological burden."

Qian Xiaoyi said: "Anyway, let's test it out first and see how it goes. Then we can decide whether to fool him or use other methods."

After a while, Lin Guangyilang walked in and asked anxiously, "How is it? Have you teachers figured out what the problem is?"

Before anyone else spoke, Qian Xiaoyi asked first: "Teacher Gui Teng and I found out some things. Mr. Lin, I want to confirm first, have you ever been controlled by these Noh masks? This, this, and this..." As he spoke, he pointed to several Noh masks hanging on the wall. There were men, women, ghosts, and gods, and there seemed to be no pattern at all.

But every time Qian Xiaoyi pointed out a Noh mask, Lin Guangyilang's face became worse. When Qian Xiaoyi finished pointing, Lin Guangyilang said tremblingly: "Yes... these are the Noh masks! These are left by my father. Could it be that there are really some spirits living on them?"

Not only Kidou Ryuko, but even Inuyama Heita stared at Qian Xiaoyi with wide eyes. They were obviously investigating together, but Qian Xiaoyi silently pointed out the Noh masks that Hayashi Koichiro had worn and lost control of. No one knew how he did it.

Gui Teng Long Guang was in doubt: Could it be that there is something there? Why can't I sense it at all?

"And this one." Suzuna stepped out, revealing the wall behind her, and pointed at a Noh mask of a ghost on it and said, "There was a problem with this one too, wasn't there?"

Guido Ryuko looked at Suzuna in surprise. This woman was clearly filming a video just now, but how come she had a pair of sharp eyes like Qian Xiaoyi? Was she blind?

"That's right! It's absolutely right!" Lin Guangyilang said excitedly, "As expected, you are all real exorcists. You found the problem right away! These masks were left by my father. They must not be damaged. But I feel uneasy to have them at home. Can you please purify them?"

Qian Xiaoyi glanced at Ling Nai and said, "Maybe... it's not that simple."

Ling Na also said seriously: "That's right, Mr. Lin, the problem with these masks is very serious, not just the problem with the masks. Although Mr. Gui Teng and I have seen the problem, we haven't discussed how to deal with it. We came here in a hurry, and we are only investigating. If we want to solve it completely, we need to prepare and arrange the exorcism ceremony."

Qian Xiaoyi said: "That's true, Mr. Lin, please don't worry, give us some time, we will solve your problem as soon as possible."

Lin Guangyilang asked, "How long will we have to wait?" He looked at the masks with some panic, and it was obvious that he didn't want to stay here any longer.

Lingnai and Qian Xiaoyi looked at each other, and Qian Xiaoyi asked tentatively: "Then... tomorrow? How about it, Miss Lingnai? Master Gui Teng?"

Suzuna smiled and replied, "Master Kito and I should be able to get it ready tomorrow. Please give me your guidance then, Mr. Qian."

Qian Xiaoyi narrowed his eyes. This was a naked declaration of war.

So after asking Lin Koichiro some more questions, they left his house at the same time.

(End of this chapter)