I'm a thankful fox in Tokyo

Chapter 123 Yuzi, it’s time to take medicine

Iori Tadamichi invited Higashino Yu into his yard, turned off the lights at the gate, and walked in front to lead the way.

"I heard Dong Ye-kun say that he has an important visit?"

"Yes, it's related to Miko."

Dong Yeyu said as he followed her into the corridor, onto the waxed wooden floor.

"Oh?" Iori Tadamichi frowned and looked back at Higashino Yu, "Is it about the incident from two days ago?"

"No, that's over."

Dong Yeyu smiled and said, "I recently got a magic pill that can strengthen the body, prolong life, and make up for congenital deficiencies. It is just right for Yuzi's condition."

"Because I received a commission to go to Inzai City to exorcise demons tomorrow, I probably won't be able to return to Tokyo in the next two days. I thought that Miko was not in good health, and that if she could take the elixir sooner, she would feel better the sooner, so I came to visit you late at night."

Panacea?

After hearing this, Iori Tadamichi walked a few more steps in silence, gradually slowing down his pace, and then stood in front with his back to Higashino Yu. The dim light in the corridor shone on him, casting a bleak shadow.

As Miko's grandfather, he naturally wanted this elixir, but the Iori family already owed the young man in front of him too many favors.

He said in a deep voice: "I have only seen such elixirs in ancient books at home. They must be extremely precious, but the Iori family has nothing to repay you, Higashino-kun."

After Miko's parents passed away, they left a lot of inheritance, including some shares of companies such as Rentendo and Sanleng.

It’s not much, but the annual income is enough for the Iori family to live a comfortable life.

But if there really is such a medicine that can make up for congenital deficiencies, I'm afraid it can't be bought with a lot of money.

Higashino Yu heard this and answered seriously: "Mr. Iori, I have said before that I regard Miko as my sister. She is born with deficiencies, is prone to illness, and is secretly rejected by her classmates at school. I have seen it all."

"Now there is a chance to restore her health. Is there any need to hesitate or consider the gains and losses?"

"What's more, I have been taken care of by you during my time in Tokyo, and yesterday you gave me the famous sword handed down from the Iori family. Is the relationship between us still that of outsiders that requires courtesy?"

"Please don't be so polite. Miko's health is much more important than a mere elixir."

After hearing these words, Iori Tadamichi turned around and met Higashino Yu's gaze. The boy's eyes, as pure as the night, were full of sincerity and shining brightly, and one could understand his intentions at just one glance.

These words truly came from the heart. Iori Tadamichi felt a little sad for a moment and couldn't help but sigh in his heart.

Although Yuko was born with a defect and her parents died young, she was still loved by the gods, allowing her to meet such a young man.

He looked at Dong Yeyu and nodded slowly, "Can I call you Ayu? That's what Yaren called you in the letter."

"Of course, Grandpa Iori."

Iori Tadamichi smiled, turned around and continued to lead the way. At the same time, there was much less courtesy in his tone, and he asked like a family chatting.

"Ayu, you just said that you are going to Yinxi City to exorcise demons tomorrow? Is it dangerous?"

Hearing this, Dong Yeyu smiled and said, "It shouldn't be dangerous. One of my classmates invited us here. It's said that the demon hunter from the Ministry of Religion and Humanities is leading the team. I'm going to join them to make some money."

"By the way, let's see if I can get to know some well-known demon exorcists and learn how they exorcise demons. This will help me gain some experience so that I don't run into trouble when I'm exorcising demons on my own in the future due to my lack of experience."

"Although there may be some twists and turns before, with the help of Chengming Ichimonji Nagamitsu, everything will be smooth sailing."

"Is this so"

Iori Tadamichi's expression was a little serious. He wanted to say that if it was just about money, the Iori family still had some, but then he said that he was going along to gain experience. Thoughts were flying in his mind, and after thinking about it, he felt it was difficult to persuade him.

If what Higashino Yu said is true, then it is indeed a good training opportunity - being a demon hunter is a job that requires a lot of experience and knowledge.

But the latter sentence is pure nonsense. Don’t you know what your own knife looks like?

After the scabbard was broken and the sword spirit dissipated, there was no longer any magical power left on it.

Even after serving in the imperial court for more than ten years, it still looks very healthy. It has difficulty killing small monsters with it, and it will reveal its true form if it encounters a big monster.

But now Dong Yeyu was about to leave, and it was not appropriate to say anything unlucky, so he just said.

"We still can't let our guard down. I've sorted out the classics about our family inheritance a few days ago and put them in Yuzi's study. Can you take some home to read when the time comes?"

"I don't have much inheritance. To put it bluntly, I am just an unconventional person. The inheritance of the Iori family can indeed solve the current predicament, so I would be disrespectful to refuse it."

Dongye Yu rubbed his hands together, and was almost impatient to go into Yu Zi's study.

Seeing that he could help Higashino Yu, Iori Tadamichi felt much better and took him to the tea room.

Dong Yeyu was sitting down and asked, "Has Yuzi fallen asleep? Would you mind waking her up?"

"She usually goes to bed around eight o'clock. I asked her grandmother to wake her up. Ayu will wait in the tea room."

Iori Tadamichi first went to the bedroom and briefly talked to his wife, asking her to bring Miko to the tea room.

When he came back, he saw a small jade bottle with a yellow talisman on it placed on the table in front of Dong Ye Yu.

"Is this the elixir that Ayu just mentioned?"

He walked over and sat down, looking at the jade bottle.

Although this jade bottle is simple, it is seamlessly integrated. Even the simple curves give people an indescribable and rather strange sense of beauty. It does not seem to be a level that can be achieved by human craftsmen. It can be said to be a work of art that is beyond imagination.

The warm yellow light of the lamp flowed on the surface of the smooth jade, as clear as glass, and appeared translucent, so that one could vaguely see a pill inside.

The jade is good jade, and the talisman paper is also extraordinary. The power contained in it can be clearly perceived even by someone like me who is slow to perceive the spiritual power of heaven and earth.

"Yes, the elixir alone can make people feel refreshed. In order to prevent the effect from being lost, it is sealed in a jade bottle."

Iori Tadamichi nodded thoughtfully. He had seen similar treasures in his own ancient books.

However, they were only owned by the big shots. The ancestors of the Iori family were probably just lackeys who heard things from others.

The two chatted for a while, and then they heard light footsteps outside and the slightly dull sound of a cane tapping on the floor.

Wearing a thin white pleated nightgown and a black hooded jacket, Iori Miko came to the outside of the tea room with a cane.

The girl looked sleepy, her glass-like eyes were a little empty, and she looked bleary-eyed. Her thick brown-red curly hair, as thick as a little lion's, was scattered behind her in a messy manner.

She looked around the tea room with her eyes drooping. She greeted Grandpa first, then looked at Dongye Yu and blinked: "Dongye Nissan, tonight--"

Halfway through the conversation, he slowly covered his mouth with his hands and yawned: "Okay~"

"Good evening, Yuko." Higashino Yu greeted with a smile.

Grandma Iori, who was standing behind her, smiled at Higashino Yu, gently pushed Miko with her hand, letting her enter the tea room, then bowed slightly to Higashino Yu and Iori Tadamichi, and then disappeared behind the door.

Wow!

The shoji door of the tea room was closed, and the sound of her footsteps gradually receding could be heard in the corridor.

"Isn't Grandma Iori coming in?" Higashino Yu was a little confused. Then he waved to Miko and asked her to sit next to him.

Iori Tadamichi glanced at the shoji door, feeling somewhat helpless.

"I have already explained the whole story to Chieko. She is happy for Miko and feels that she cannot treat you, Ayu, badly. She is unwilling to abandon the etiquette she has observed for a lifetime. I guess she is making tea now." He looked quite kind before, but I didn't expect him to be a stubborn old man.

Higashino Yu smiled without commenting. At this moment, Iori Miko, who was sitting next to him, pulled the corner of her clothes.

"Higashino Nissan, today Shujizaemon talked to me and he seemed to like eating bread crumbs," she said softly.

Dong Ye Yu was stunned for a second by the girl's absent-mindedness. Normally, wouldn't she ask him what he wanted to see her for?
Then Higashino Yu reacted.

This damn bird, I told him again and again not to talk casually outside, but he just ignored me!

Today they dare to break the law for bread crumbs, and tomorrow they dare to run around the world for dockside fries. I can’t even imagine what they will do the day after tomorrow!

Dong Ye Yu was a little angry and decided to punish him by not allowing him to watch TV or play with his mobile phone for half a month after returning home.

Iori Miko was observing Higashino Yu's expression from the side, a sly smile spreading across the corners of her eyes, but after thinking about it, she added another sentence.

"He only talks to me when no one is around."

"It's okay, as long as no one finds out. As Miko's protector, it's okay for Xiuji to chat."

If that's the case, then let's change the punishment to three days as a warning.

Higashino Yu spoke with a double-talk, and at the same time changed his judgment on Xiuji in his mind, and then pushed the small jade bottle towards Miko.

"Higashino Nissan, what is this?" Yuko leaned forward slightly, a little curious.

"It's a medicinal pill called Cao Huan Dan."

While introducing the Cao Huan Dan, Dong Ye Yu gently peeled off the yellow talisman, fearing that it would be torn.

If I could understand this talisman, maybe I could use it in my daily life.

After removing the yellow talisman, he weaved a thin layer of magic power to seal the mouth of the bottle, and then placed the jade bottle in Yu Zi's hands.

"Miko, eat the pill inside. I don't know if it can make up for your congenital defects, but it should make you much healthier."

There was a hint of curiosity in Iori Miko's eyes, but no expression on her delicate white face. She just realized what effect this might have, so she pursed her lips slightly and her breathing became a little rapid.

She took the jade bottle, looked at it curiously, and then looked at Dong Yeyu: "Is it okay?"

"This is what I prepared for you, eat it quickly."

Iori Miko and Higashino Yu looked at each other for a few seconds. Dongquan's misty eyes drooped slightly, and it was unknown what he was thinking. Then he put the mouth of the jade bottle to his mouth, and swallowed it without any hesitation.

She completely believed in Higashino Yu.

Gurgle.

The pill slid down the jade bottle, and the fresh pill aroma entered her mouth first. Iori Miko's eyes widened a little, and she looked much better.

Then her throat moved, and she felt the thumb-sized pill enter her mouth and dissolve as soon as it came into contact with her saliva.

The peaceful and warm air with the fragrance of plants and trees flowed down the stream. After swallowing it, my whole body began to warm up. There was a gentle air flowing through my limbs and bones. The slight chill I felt when I got up at night just now disappeared like the white snow under the spring sun.

Not only that, there was also a refreshing feeling, as if I had been carrying shackles made of ice for the past decade or so, and now these shackles were gradually melting in the warmth.

"Tono Nissan, I'm so sleepy."

As the warmth gradually drove away the chronic illnesses hidden in the body, it was like being wrapped in warm water at the most comfortable temperature for the human body. Sleepiness hit Iori Miko's will like a tsunami.

She could hardly open her eyes and sat on the floor, her thin body swaying.

"Go to sleep, Yuzi, everything will be fine tomorrow morning." Dongye Yu said softly.

Upon hearing this, Iori Miko hummed softly, then naturally lay down on his legs, found the most comfortable position, curled up, and fell asleep like a kitten.

Why does it feel like it's a bit of a reversal of Tian Gang's meaning? In general light novels, shouldn't my and Miko's roles be reversed?

Dong Ye Yu was stunned, but did not push her away or wake her up.

In fact, during the years I was in the orphanage, I was considered the leader of the children. I had many younger brothers and sisters, and most of them did the same thing.

Some children will even form groups and get in their own beds, play around for a while, and then fall asleep with their legs spread out.

It was indeed a warm time.

However, the orphanage has had too few sources of income in recent years, and government subsidies have been reduced and delayed. Almost all the children with good health and mental health have been adopted or sent to other orphanages.

Most of those who stayed behind were children in poor health, and their number was not large.

After going to Inzai City this time, I will leave some money necessary for living and send the rest back to the orphanage.

Thinking of this, as Iori Miko fell into a deep sleep, not long after, the whole tea room began to be filled with a rather magical fragrance of plants and trees, which made people feel relaxed and happy and salivate. Higashino Yu's expression also gradually became serious.

It is indeed a divine object!
Iori Tadamichi felt the strange sight before his eyes and saw that Iori Miko's complexion was visibly improving. He realized that there might really be hope for his granddaughter to recover her health.

For a moment, the old man felt a mixture of emotions.

He quietly looked at Iori Miko's peaceful sleeping face. He felt relieved and at ease, but at the same time, he felt inexplicably blocked. Tears trembled and overflowed from the corners of his wrinkled eyes.

But as time went by, Iori Tadamichi discovered something wrong, and the expression on his face as he looked at Miko gradually changed, as if she had turned into some magical fruit.

He swallowed subconsciously, then woke up, stood up in panic and took a few steps back, looking stunned, looking at Dong Ye Yu.

"Ayu, this is——"

"The effect of the elixir."

Dong Ye Yu said softly that he had already considered the occurrence of this situation, but he did not expect that there would be some strange phenomena.

"This is why I have to come here in person. The creator of this elixir can be called a god. It has an extremely good effect and will also arouse the desire for vitality in the hearts of all ordinary beings."

"In short, if you eat the elixir before it is completely digested, you can also absorb some of the elixir's effects."

"So before Miko completely absorbs the elixir, you can't let her leave the shrine, otherwise it will bring disaster from demons, or of course, it may also be a human disaster."

Cao Huan Dan is not that attractive to mortals, and normal people only need to spend a little effort to get rid of the temptation.

However, it cannot be ruled out that some people have extremely low psychological standards and poor willpower, which is not uncommon in island countries.

"Mysterious and strange."

Iori Tadamichi sighed softly, held his breath and concentrated for a while, his expression returned to normal, but he did not dare to look at his granddaughter, but just stared at Higashino Yu.

"Then I'll ask you, Ayu, to take care of Yuko tonight. I'll go get the bedding."

He originally wanted to accompany Dongye Yu, but now he changed his mind. The impulse to swallow Yuko alive just now made him feel fear and extreme self-doubt.

Iori Tadamichi was afraid that he would go crazy if he stayed for too long, so he was about to leave. Seeing this, Higashino Yu quickly added something.

"Please also bring me some books on spells and charms, please."

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