The Legend of Tokyo Taoist

Chapter 54: Supernatural Department (4)

The train stopped at Roppongi Station. Several high school students in casual clothes walked out of the train, out of the station and onto the street. Today was the weekend, so there were quite a lot of people on the street.

"I didn't expect that the master would open an office in a place like this." Kawasaki held the Lingkong Office's business card in his hand and exclaimed in surprise: "I originally thought that such a master would practice in a remote place."

Tanaka said: "As the old saying goes: A tree hides in the forest. Perhaps it is because I am in the city that I can better hide myself and practice... But why did I follow you?"

"Don't complain, Tanaka." Kawasaki said with a smile, "I'll treat you to something to eat later. After all, you are a member of the Psychic Club. There are two new members joining this time. It would be boring if we don't act together."

Suzuki also came this time. She just wanted to see Qian Xiaoyi's level. Otherwise, if his deception level was too poor or he was too greedy, she would be embarrassed to introduce this firm to other students. Inuyama Heita followed silently, and was a little curious about how Qian Xiaoyi would deceive people later.

Tanaka said, "Then you better be careful not to get cheated again. You've been cheated by those 'masters' many times before. You bought a lot of useless things and the activity room is almost full."

Inuyama Heita suddenly realized that this was where all those strange things in the activity room came from. It seems that Kawasaki was indeed a sucker, and a rich sucker at that, which was consistent with Suzuki's investigation results.

"Don't mention this in front of the new members." Kawasaki changed the subject awkwardly. He took out Qian Xiaoyi's business card and said, "Let me see. The office of this righteous partner, Mr. Qian Xiaoyi, is located in... Wait a minute, I'll check it on Google Maps."

"Ah. Here? I know." Inuyama Heita pretended to look at the business card and said.

"Huh? How did you know?" Kawasaki and Tanaka both looked at him.

Inuyama Heita explained: "My home is nearby, so although I don't know where a new office has opened, I still know the general location of the address."

Kawasaki was overjoyed: "Oh! That's great. Lead the way quickly. I hope Mr. Qian hasn't gone out to deal with other exorcism requests."

Inuyama Heita said in his heart: Don't worry, the news has not spread completely during this period of time, and the office is very quiet.

He walked with the others for a while and arrived downstairs at Lingkong Office.

Kawasaki looked up and exclaimed in amazement: "I can't tell this is an exorcism agency at all. I thought it was a detective agency."

Isn't it? Inuyama Heita thought: It turns out to be a detective agency, it just changed the sign.

Kawasaki couldn't wait: "Let's go up quickly."

Going up the stairs next to the first floor, Kawasaki saw a sign outside the office that said "Open for Business". He rushed over excitedly, straightened his clothes, knocked on the door and said, "Excuse me, is Mr. Qian here?"

"Come in." After a while, a voice came from inside.

"Excuse me." Kawasaki opened the door of the office, and several people filed in. As soon as they entered, they saw Qian Xiaoyi standing in front of the office window with his back to them. The sun shone on him, leaving a long shadow on the ground, which made his figure look a little majestic and impressive. Kawasaki was shocked when he saw this scene. This is definitely a capable person!
Inuyama Heita's eyes wandered, and he felt a little guilty. They had tested this angle and posture many times before they decided on it, but he always felt a little ashamed when he saw it. Qian Xiaoyi slowly turned around and said, "Everyone, is there something going on? Hmm? Are you... Miss Suzuki? Why are you here? Is there something wrong at home?"

Suzuki bowed politely and said, "Thanks to Mr. Qian, my family is fine."

"So you are... you all look like high school students, right?" Qian Xiaoyi frowned slightly, seeming a little puzzled.

Although Qian Xiaoyi looked very young, this move of taking the lead left a deep impression on people, and Kawasaki did not dare to neglect it at all. He bowed and said, "Hello, Mr. Qian! I am Kawasaki Tosaku. It's our first meeting. Please take care of me."

"Hello." Qian Xiaoyi nodded in response, then asked, "Are you here to see me? Do you have a commission to discuss? Please take a seat first. I'll pour you a cup of tea and we can talk slowly."

The four of them sat down, and Kawasaki and Tanaka looked around the environment of the office a little uneasily. Lingkong Office has always looked very simple, and people would believe it is a law firm.

Tanaka whispered to Kawasaki, "It's completely different from what I imagined. I thought this office was going to be even more mysterious..."

Kawasaki also responded in a low voice: "This should be the demeanor of a true master, right? He doesn't need anything to prove himself."

Tanaka said: "He doesn't look like a Taoist priest at all. I wonder if he will be like those scammers in the past, specializing in defrauding people of money. You should be careful later."

Kawasaki said: "Don't worry, I have been cheated so much that I have experience. If he wants to cheat me of money, I will leave immediately."

"Please enjoy." Qian Xiaoyi poured each of them a cup of hot tea, using tea leaves bought from Chinatown.

"Thank you." The four of them expressed their thanks in a somewhat reserved manner, and Inuyama Heita and Suzuki were pretending.

After pouring the tea, Qian Xiaoyi sat on an empty sofa chair and asked, "So, what do you want to talk to me about? It looks like you don't need any help at all."

Speaking of this topic, Kawasaki's eyes lit up. He pushed his glasses with his index finger and said, "In that case, I'll get straight to the point. I heard about Mr. Qian from Suzuki, and I want to know... Was it Mr. Qian who did the Lucky Mutual Aid Society? Did you really, as the rumors say, subdue those ghosts in the magic duel, defeat the leader of the cult, and save hundreds of families?"

After Kawasaki asked, he and Tanaka looked at Qian Xiaoyi curiously, wanting to hear the truth of the matter.

After hearing this, Qian Xiaoyi pondered for a while, then said, "I did participate in this matter, but it may be a little different from what you think. I can't answer you the specific details. After all, I have my concerns... Anyway, this is an office, not a place to satisfy the curiosity of high school students. If you don't have any commissions or work, please go back. I have other commissions to take care of."

Inuyama Heita thought to himself: No, not at all, I am obviously very free.

(End of this chapter)