The Legend of Tokyo Taoist

Chapter 305 The New Year Begins (2)

Kawasaki's business car was parked downstairs, but this time the driver was not seen. After asking a little, I found out that Kawasaki had driven there himself.

"Hey, is everything really okay?" Qian Xiaoyi asked worriedly.

"I finally got my driver's license half a month ago." Kawasaki said angrily, "I've already passed the test, there won't be any problems, trust me."

"No, that's why I'm more worried." Qian Xiaoyi sighed.

"Don't worry." Kawasaki comforted him, "Look, I brought the others here safely. They can prove that I have no problem driving."

"Well...it's indeed safe, but it might be a little too safe," Suzuki said.

This time, Yuji Miyamoto and Sato did not come, saying that they went back to their hometown, so the car was able to accommodate so many people.

"Okay, let's go!" Kawasaki shouted and started the car.

The car first stopped quickly forward, and just when Qian Xiaoyi thought that the Kawasaki was going to take off, the speed had already slowed down. The car was moving forward at a snail's pace of 20 kilometers per hour, almost at the minimum speed limit.

"Aren't you too slow?" Qian Xiaoyi said speechlessly. If he did not have a Japanese driver's license, he would be the one driving.

"Safety first, safety first." Kawasaki looked nervously at the endless stream of cars around him, still moving at a snail's pace, fearing that he would bump into something.

At such a slow pace, by the time they arrived at Asakusa Shrine, it was already crowded.

As a well-known tourist attraction, the Asakusa Shrine has a signature big red lantern with the Chinese characters "Thunder Gate" inscribed on it hanging at the entrance. Countless tourists and worshippers come in and out of here, and looking inside, nothing can be seen except heads of people. This scene makes Qian Xiaoyi feel nostalgic.

"Really? It's all because you're too slow, Minister." Omaeda Yui complained, "We arrived too late, so there are so many talented people now."

“No, no, no, that’s how Asakusa Shrine is, right?” Kawasaki retorted, “There are a lot of people here anyway, it’s none of my business.”

Inuyama Heita said: "But if that's the case, how long do we have to wait before we can pay our respects?"

Everyone looked inside and saw that it was really crowded. It might be impossible to squeeze in, let alone pay homage. They didn't know how long they would have to wait before they could get their turn.

"Miscalculated." Kawasaki said, "Do we have to queue?"

"Since you're all here..." Inuyama Heita activated the "Since you're all here" skill card, with an outstanding effect.

Everyone felt that it would be a shame not to pay their respects here, but Qian Xiaoyi didn't want to waste time here.

"Is it necessary to pay homage?" Qian Xiaoyi asked.

"Of course." Kawasaki said as a matter of course: "New Year's visit is a tradition, and I heard that the fortune at Asakusa Shrine is very effective."

Qian Xiaoyi thought for a while and said, "I know a shrine. The god there is a very powerful exorcist, and there probably aren't many people there. Do you want to go?"

"Eh? A very powerful exorcist?" Kawasaki asked curiously, "How powerful?"

Qian Xiaoyi said: "I heard that his father was one of the five strongest exorcists in Tokyo at that time."

"So strong! Since it's what Teacher Qian said, it must be right." Kawasaki's eyes lit up: "Let's go there!"

"Where are the others?" Qian Xiaoyi asked.

"It doesn't matter." Suzuki said, "It doesn't matter where you worship."

The others nodded. There were so many people here that it was really daunting. Besides, the shrine where the five strongest exorcists in Tokyo were located shouldn't be any worse than this one, right? That kind of secret place successfully aroused their curiosity. Then they came to the Iwama Shrine in Saitama Prefecture.

"Eh? Isn't this the place we visited last time?" Kawasaki looked at this inconspicuous shrine and asked in surprise, "Tokyo's most powerful exorcist actually lives here?"

"That's his father, and it was in the past." Qian Xiaoyi said, "Let's go in."

There are far fewer people coming here to worship. The group passed through the approach to the shrine unimpeded and arrived at the shrine. Qian Xiaoyi greeted the part-time shrine maiden and asked her to help inform them, then looked around the place.

There is no change here since the last time I came here. It still looks like an ordinary shrine.

The high school students went to ring bells to worship the gods and draw lots at the same time. Qian Xiaoyi took a look and found that the lot was similar to the ones in China. Those who drew good luck were overjoyed, while those who drew bad luck were worried. Anyway, it was a scam to trick tourists into spending money to change their luck or fulfill a wish.

"Mr. Qian!" After a while, Yan Ci, the chief priest of the Iwama Shrine, came out in person to greet Qian Xiaoyi.

The high school students were whispering nearby.

"Is that him? He looks very young. Is he really the strongest?"

"Teacher Qian is also very young."

"Stupid, the strongest person is his father."

Qian Xiaoyi nodded to him, which was considered a greeting: "Mr. Lingtang."

"I didn't expect Mr. Qian to come. I'm sorry for not welcoming you in person." Lingtang Yanci was very polite. That competition was held on his turf. He was very clear about the strength displayed by Qian Xiaoyi. He had to show enough respect to colleagues of this level.

"I wonder why Mr. Qian came here this time..."

"I brought my children here to pay homage." Qian Xiaoyi said, "By the way, I want to ask you something."

"Who are they?" Lingtang Yanci felt that two of these high school students looked familiar.

"Last time." Qian Xiaoyi reminded.

The mourning hall Yanci suddenly realized, and a look of shame appeared on his face: "So it was them... I have always been sorry about this matter. I didn't expect that guy Hiruda would actually involve ordinary people, and I didn't notice it at all. Fortunately, nothing happened, otherwise our shrine would have made a big mistake. Hiruda really deserved it..."

When he thought of the situation at that time, Lingtang Yanci was terrified. He didn't expect that Hiruda would be so despicable. If something really happened, their shrine would definitely not be able to escape the responsibility. If that really happened, it would be a huge blow to the reputation of the Lingtang family who have been fighting demons and defending righteousness for generations.

"It's all over. Hiruda can't harm anyone anymore anyway." Qian Xiaoyi patted Lingtang Yanci's shoulder and said, "Just give them some amulets as compensation."

"Well, this is as it should be." Lingtang Yanci smiled bitterly and said, "I will give them the best amulet in my home."

Qian Xiaoyi chuckled, he was not mistaken, this guy was an honest man, he could ask Inuyama Heita for it and study it when the time comes, but this was just a side job, the real purpose of his coming here had not been achieved yet.

"Then let's get down to business." Qian Xiaoyi said, "I have something to ask you about our profession."

The mourning hall Yan Ci became serious and said, "I understand. Please go inside and talk."

Even an exorcist of Qian Xiaoyi's level had questions to ask him, and he could sense that it was not a simple matter.

In the room, Lingtang Yanci poured tea for Qian Xiaoyi. After the two sat down face to face, Qian Xiaoyi asked directly:

"I wonder how much do you know about 'monsters', Mr. Lingtang?"

(End of this chapter)