I'm a demon in Tokyo!

Chapter 135: Mastering the art of spearmanship, taking off the pendant, Rilizi, and being promoted to the 1.1nd level master! (w)

May 2024, 5, Arakawa Ward, sunny.

"thanks for treatment."

Uesugi Tetsu watched as Ririkko took away the ending of his half-true-and-half-false story along with the food, and patted his flat belly.

After feeling just the right amount of full, Uesugi Tetsu couldn't help but sigh that Ririko had perfect control over his stomach.

If it is one point less, you will be so hungry that your eyes will feel dark before noon; but if it is one point more, you will feel a clear "feeling of fullness after eating food".

For them, a good breakfast is one that makes them think, "Oh, did I really eat this morning?"

It can reduce appetite without letting the feeling of fullness affect your practice.

Of course - Ririko also took into consideration Uesugi Tetsu's current weak body, so this breakfast was a test of his physical condition.

If he couldn't eat, he would vomit shortly after eating and then be forcibly sent to the Special Affairs Department Hospital.

This way, eating less will put less burden on the body.

And if someone feels that the food is not enough due to lack of energy, Ririkozzo believes that Uesugi Tetsu will definitely take the initiative to ask for another portion.

She knew that was the kind of person he was.

Although Lilizi is not very good at speaking and has never learned how to take care of others, she has always been able to grasp the details that ordinary people would not pay attention to or would miss.

Because isn't this also a form of practice for her?
Since it is a practice, one must give it one's all and achieve perfection.

After leaning on the bed and spending a few minutes adapting to this body that was no different from that of an ordinary person, Uesugi Tetsu opened the panel that had been thrown aside not long ago and selected all three rewards.

They are "Basic Spear School·Mastery Level", "Five Thunder Method·Qi He Proficiency Reduction" and "Quest Items Related to the Identity of Walking in the World".

The next moment, a dense and delightful array of prompts appeared in the vast field of vision before my eyes—

[You have learned the basics of spearmanship! ]

[Your basic spearmanship has been upgraded to entry-level... skilled... proficient!]

【Basic Spear Technique (Mastery ∞/∞)】

[Effect: Pierce, pick, collapse, smash, shake, entangle, and block. Master all of them. You can use the cleanest and sharpest spear blade to deliver the enemy's vital points, but that's also the limit.]

[——Steps like mountain pines, spears like snakes. There are false and true, strange and correct. Change or failure, all in a single thought.]

Uesugi Che only felt a slight daze, and then he felt as if a long and unfamiliar muscle memory was forcibly stuffed into his body.

What followed was a massive amount of knowledge and key points about how to use a gun that flooded my mind.

Although this skill is called "Basic Spear Technique", which is an ordinary name, the basics of using a spear cannot be explained in just a few words. Spears are divided into several uses due to their different lengths.

Therefore, the amount of knowledge cramming this time is much more than the natural rational flow and corona breathing method combined.

In addition, Uesugi Tetsu's willpower was now forcibly weakened to 5 points. After learning the mastery level of the spear technique, he only felt a sudden dizziness, and it seemed that one after another phantoms of the spear appeared in front of his eyes.

This feeling lasted for more than half an hour before it eased.

"Damn... this is incredibly easy to learn."

Uesugi Che raised his hand with great effort and rubbed his temple, which was about to burst. "If I practice on my own, I won't be able to achieve a proficiency level of 2,000 to 3,000 points."

He took several deep breaths, and after using breathing techniques to relieve the depression in his body, he glanced at the remaining prompts and found that his physical attributes had improved.

[Because your basic spear style has been upgraded to the proficient level, your physical strength is increased by 2!]

[Because your basic spear style has been upgraded to mastery, your physical strength is increased by 3!]

[Since your basic spear style has been upgraded to the mastery level, you can now switch to any spear style without any loss.]

But now, because I am still suffering from the aftereffects of anger, it cannot be reflected in my body for the time being.

"Switch to any spearmanship style..."

Uesugi Tetsu gradually absorbed everything he knew about the basic spear style. After reviewing the vast amount of spear knowledge, he couldn't help but click his tongue: "Forget it, I'll wait until I understand the natural rational style first."

After all, this sudden appearance of spearmanship only gave him a new means to deal with more situations.

It's good enough to be used, there's no need to delve too deeply into it.

What's more, it would probably take Uesugi Tetsu a lot of time just to master this mastery-level spear technique.

——Even if you have learned the spear technique through the interface, knowing it and being able to use it effortlessly in a life-and-death battle are two completely different things.

At this time, Uesugi Tetsu couldn't help but sigh again at the convenience of Ririko's clear swordsmanship.

If his state of mind has also reached this level, then now he only needs to close his eyes and meditate, and fight with the enemies visualized in his mind dozens or hundreds of times to master the spear technique.

"Don't think about this, just take one step at a time."

Uesugi Tetsu's current state of mind has just reached the first stage of "Clear Mirror" of the unity of man and sword.

Not to mention that the sword heart is clear, even the "return to oneness" in the three stages of the unity of man and sword, "clear mirror, hundred refinements, return to oneness", is still far from it.

In addition to simply improving the willpower attribute, there should be other ways to train the state of mind - I will go back and ask Lilizi.

Next is the proficiency reduction of the Five Thunder Method: Qi He.

Uesugi Tetsu called up its panel and nodded imperceptibly.

[Five Thunder Method: Qi He (Entry 154/700)]

In this way, you only need 550 proficiency points to master the Five Thunder Method: Qi He to the proficient level.

Judging from the experience of controlling spirits and corona breathing, general skills are useful enough after reaching the proficiency level, and this proficiency level can be fully maxed out before the real sword test.

At last……

Uesugi Tetsu looked at his hand.

A simple copper pocket watch lay quietly in his palm.

The pocket watch is heavy and the case appears to be made of pure copper.

If you look closely at the dial, you can see that cracks have appeared in the enamel dial, and spots of green rust are clinging to the edges and corners of the pocket watch.

Turn it over and you can see the same strange and mysterious carvings as on the back of the walking rally token.

[You have obtained the Walking Clock (special item)]

【Walking Clock (Special Item)】

[Effect: None]

[——Activated after entering the era designated by the "Key of History" for the first time.]

Uesugi Tetsu tried to press the crown, but found that no matter how hard he pressed, the pocket watch could not be opened.

"Do I need to use the Key of History first?"

Uesugi Che looked at the bone key lying quietly in the storage backpack, without any movement. He did not look at the pocket watch in his hand any further, but placed it next to the key of history.

Since the Key of History can only be used in the ordinary world, you can wait until you enter the next map to explore how to use it, or wait until the next time you enter the walking gathering to ask Huojin God for clues.

There's no need to overthink it now.

After viewing the regional settlement rewards at Ruzuki Station, the next area unlocking task is for the next map.

[Since you have completed all the quests in the current area "Kusurugi Station", the "Area Unlock Quest" has been released!]

[Area Unlock Mission: Wind and Rain Barrel Narrow Space]

Unlocking conditions: Arrive at the ancient Owari Okehazama Mountain during the rain, then enter the historical shadow of the "Battle of Okehazama" and follow Oda Nobunaga to victory in the battle.

"Okehazama?"

Uesugi Che was stunned for a moment. These three words were place names that even a history illiterate like him who had no knowledge of Japan's Warring States history knew clearly.

Its fame is almost comparable to the later "Honnoji BBQ".

However, this time the area unlocking task was surprisingly simple.

Because in history, Oda Nobunaga led two or three thousand Oda troops to raid the main camp of the daimyo nicknamed "the best archer in Tokaido" in a rainstorm.

Then they took the daimyo's head and turned the tables with a force ten times their size.

From then on, Oda Nobunaga truly began his career as the "Sixth Heavenly Demon King", and the Battle of Okehazama became a legendary battle that cannot be ignored in the history of the Japanese Warring States Period.

Uesugi Tetsu took out his mobile phone and checked, and found that "Okehazama" was probably located in the area of Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture.

If you want to go there, you can get there in a few hours by Shinkansen, which is quite close.

"It seems Ririko's family is also over there..."

Uesugi Tetsu remembered the information he had seen about the Tokugawa family before, and after weighing the matter for a moment, he decided not to let Ririko know his destination.

Anyway, I was just going there to open the map and not do much else. There was no need to let Lilizi know and cause trouble.

"But forget it for today and tomorrow."

After closing the prompt panel of the area unlocking task, Uesugi Che stretched, slowly climbed down from the bed, and stood by the window to look at the scenery.

The side effects of anger are still continuing. If I rush on my way now, I might be killed by a big monster that suddenly appears on the way, so it is understandable to rest for a day or two.

Uesugi Che still managed to spare dozens of hours of rest time.

Moreover, I can use this free time to organize my current belongings and what I have learned, so as to have a rough plan for future development.

"Oh, yes, there's also a vegetarian gun."

Uesugi Tetsu opened the contact list and called Nanjo Aimi - since she had learned the technique of spear, she must have a spear in her hand.

The quality is not required, as long as it is strong and durable.

"You have something to say."

The call was still connected within seconds. It seemed that since becoming the Yin-Yang Master, Nanjo Aimi had completely bid farewell to her previous slacking career.

Uesugi Tetsu was also straightforward and said, "Sister Nanjo, give me a few spears for training and transition."

After a pause, Uesugi Tetsu added, "Don't use a sacred spear or one inscribed with Yin-Yang magic. It won't work."

"You can also use a gun?" Nanjo Aimi's voice was calm with a hint of surprise.

This doubt is quite normal. It is often said that one learns to use a stick for a month, a knife for a year, and a gun for a lifetime. With a gun, you can't learn anything in a few days. At best, you can only learn how to poke, stab, and smash.

It may be effective on ordinary people, but for a transcendent of Uesugi Tetsu's level, this small gap between cold weapons is not an insurmountable gap.

Not to mention that Uesugi Tetsu had never shown any signs of practicing with a gun or touching a gun in the past.

Uesugi Tetsu replied, "Just barely. I happened to have touched a spear these past couple of days and it seemed to suit me, so I wanted to try practicing."

"The base spear is the most basic and doesn't have many variations, so I want to start with that."

Nanjo Aimi stopped talking.

——Since Uesugi Tetsu said he is suitable, it proves that his talent in spearmanship is at least on the same level as his talents in other areas.

As for Uesugi Tetsu's other talents... he learned the art of controlling spirits in one go and mastered the art of Five Thunders and Qi He in just a few minutes.

So Nanjo Aishi stopped asking questions and asked, "Do you need a spearmanship teacher? I can help you get two junior dojo masters over."

Uesugi Tetsu: “No need.”

"Okay then." Nanjo Aimi didn't hesitate. She seemed to have instructed Manatsu to do something, then replied, "As for ordinary guns, we can deliver them to your door today. Just remember to open the door when they knock."

"okay!"

Uesugi Tetsu responded with a smile - the good thing about having the Special Affairs Office with Nanjo sister's support is that ordinary needs can be solved with just a phone call, saving a lot of trouble.

Otherwise, for example, if he wanted a spear today, he would have to go out several times and might not even be able to get a suitable one.

Afraid that Nanjo Aimei would hang up the phone, Uesugi Tetsu coughed twice and quickly said, "Also, there are two more things."

Hearing that there was something going on on the other end of the phone, Nanjo Aimi stopped her hands from typing on the keyboard.

She stretched her wrists, took a sip of her empty coffee, and leaned back in her boss chair after a long absence. She put her feet on the desk and said lazily,

"Don't be in a hurry. Speak slowly."

Uesugi Tetsu said calmly, "One is to send a cell phone with today's 'express delivery'."

"cell phone?"

"Yeah, my shikigami is clamoring for it." Uesugi Tetsu curled his lips helplessly, "This is also because Nunu and Hiyabo each have a phone, making her salivate and feel very unbalanced."

When Nanjo Aimi heard this, she glanced at Nyu, who had been working on the same document he had given her for half an hour, but had changed the location of her phone countless times.

He looked again at Hiyabo, who was watching children's cartoons with headphones as big as her body, and didn't want the noise to disturb her even if it was shaking.

Then she said calmly, "It's a small matter. I'll also arrange a phone card for you... Just don't let her forget her owner after getting the phone."

In the corner of the desk, Nu Nu shrank back when she felt the cold gaze, and a bad premonition arose in her heart.

——It would be a good thing if you could forget me!

Uesugi Tetsu thought it would be best to let Master Ershaku play with his mobile phone happily every day, so that he would not bother him all day long.

When you need to use it, just grab Erchidren and hold him close to your arms.

But Nanjo Aimi doesn’t think so... It seems that every family has its own problems.

After sighing, Uesugi Tetsu continued, "Then there's the matter of the Shikigami—Nanjo-sister, I want to contract a Shikigami with at least three-star strength that I can communicate with normally."

Can that guy handle the cost and difficulty of contracting a three-star or higher Shikigami?

Although Nanjo Aimi had some doubts in her heart, she did not show them. She never interfered with other people's decisions after careful consideration.

She said, "Then I will make a list for you later. If you like any of them, tell me and I will bring them to you."

"Thank you very much, Nanjo-san."

Nanjo Aimi: "If you want to thank me, then don't die during the real sword test."

She lowered her eyes, drank the last sip of coffee, and then threw the empty coffee cup accurately on the head of Nu Nu, who was secretly playing with her mobile phone again, with a "dong" sound.

The latter, who was secretly reading a light novel, was so frightened that his hair stood on end and he almost dropped his phone.

"The disciples of Longyue Hall must have hidden killer moves that no one has ever seen, so even if you are absolutely sure of your chances, don't underestimate them..."

Nanjo Aishi sighed imperceptibly: "If you fail or something unexpected happens, just admit defeat and step down immediately. Life is the most important thing."

After hearing this, Uesugi Tetsu was slightly stunned. He didn't understand why Nanjo Aimi took the trouble to emphasize this matter again and again.

But after thinking about it for a while, Uesugi Tetsu understood.

This is probably related to Nanjo-san's unique personal experience, as well as those partners who used to work with her but are now all underground.

Uesugi Tetsu didn't say much, but just replied calmly,

"rest assured."

"Well, bye then."

Nanjo Aimi hung up the phone on her own initiative.

Uesugi Tetsu also put down his phone, feeling a strange feeling in his heart - as time went by, every time he called Nanjo sister, she sounded more motherly.

Because he was always the first to make a request, Nanjo Aimi would agree without hesitation regardless of whether it was reasonable or not, and then start nagging and giving him instructions and warnings.

After smacking his lips and savoring the taste for a while, Uesugi Tetsu released Nishaku-sama from the Ksitigarbha statue and told her that her cell phone would arrive in the evening.

"Great! Long live Lord Che!"

After saying this, Ershaku-sama pounced on Uesugi Tetsu and hugged him tightly like an octopus, with his ten fingers clasped behind his back and his legs tied in a knot behind his back, making him look like a little pendant.

She blinked her big eyes and looked up and asked, "Actually, I can be wronged and be Master Che's bed warmer, po~"

The little thing is not satisfied with the bargain it got, and wants to eat and take it all, right?

Uesugi Che wanted to pull her away, but the physical fitness of ordinary people nowadays is really not as good as that of Ershaku-sama who has a strength of one and a half stars.

Just at this moment, Lilizi pushed open the door and wanted to ask him if he wanted to join her in the sauna.

The girl stood at the doorway, watching the scene, crossed her arms and raised an eyebrow: "Uesugi-kun, am I here at the wrong time?"

"No, you came just in time."

Uesugi Tetsu turned around and pointed at the two-foot-tall figure hanging on his waist and said seriously, "Please help me pull this white-hat octopus off."

……

No matter how much Erchi-sama fought, he could not shake the hand that was pinching the back of her neck.

This made her more determined to become stronger in the future - otherwise, she wouldn't even be able to snatch a position from this female devil!

The two-foot-tall adult, whose bottom line had gradually been compromised, sat at the dining table in a bad mood, eating the children's breakfast made for her by her "enemy" in big mouthfuls.

Goo, even she had to admit that the food cooked by the flat-chested female devil was delicious.

In that case, let’s just get along peacefully with her when we eat from now on!

After making this decision in his mind, Erchidaren ate the children's meal faster and more happily.

On the other side, Ririk was staring at the crystal clear pink heart wrapped in transparent glass in Uesugi Tetsu's hand.

She curiously approached the Dissociative Love that was sealed in special glass and asked,

"Uesugi-kun, what is this?"

"Special material for sharpening one's mind."

After staring at Li Li Ai for a while, Uesugi Che did not notice any strange thoughts in his mind, so he nodded secretly in his heart.

——Facts have proved that state of mind is indeed linked to will, but it is not entirely determined by the attributes of will.

For example, even if his willpower attribute has dropped to 5 points, he will not be easily confused by dissociative love because his state of mind has reached the "clear mirror" stage.

Although I still need to be vigilant and keep my mind focused, I won't be so easily filled with strange ideas by accident.

"This is...good stuff."

Lilizi squatted down with her eyes shining. She clapped her hands and said, "If you can still bear it, Uesugi-kun, then bring it with you to the sauna."

"A high temperature environment is also helpful for tempering one's mental state."

"That's something you can try."

Uesugi Tetsu replied, touching his chin.

Even an ordinary person would not be defeated by just a sauna, not to mention that there is corona energy circulating in his body, so his ability to withstand high temperatures is still good.

"Then it's settled!" Lilizi snapped her fingers in front of him, turned around and walked downstairs, "I'm going to take a shower first, it's okay if you go slowly."

——After taking a shower, Uesugi Che, who had never taken a sauna before, tied a thick white towel around his hips like in anime, tied a knot, walked to the sauna room and pushed open the glass door.

Chi Chi Chi.

Suddenly, the sound of water falling on hot stones and evaporating reached Uesugi Che's ears.

He blinked and found that Lilizi was adding light green potion to the volcanic stone beside her with a wooden spoon.

This potion seemed to be a homemade recipe made by Lilizi, and it was quite beneficial both in terms of nourishing the body and soothing the mind. Of course, Uesugi Tetsu had never tried it before, having only heard Lilizi talk about it.

As he stepped onto the stairs, Uesugi Tetsu paused slightly.

Because... this angle seems a little subtle.

Because the volcanic rocks were piled in the corner, if Lilizi didn't want to move them, she would first need to scoop up the medicine with a wooden spoon, and then turn sideways and stretch out her hand to pour the medicine on them.

In this way, the healthy and strong pair of slender legs that were divided by tan lines and almost reached the absolute area, and the white and beautiful back were exposed to the guy walking up the stairs.

Even though most of the middle is covered by the towel, human imagination is endless - it is better to say that half-covered, as if there is something and not there, is the best state.

Uesugi Tetsu admired it quietly for a moment, then chose to turn a blind eye and sat next to Ririko with the encapsulated dissociated love.

Stab, sting, sting.

The last bit of the medicine was poured out from the wooden spoon, and a large amount of white steam came out, raising the temperature in the sauna room to another level.

Uesugi Che exhaled slowly, controlling the strength to practice the Coronal Breathing Technique, quickly adapting to the high temperature environment in the sauna room.

The sound of a wooden spoon being put aside was heard, and then Uesugi Tetsu felt the back of his hand placed at his side being covered by a ball of hot soft flesh.

"Well……"

After turning around, the girl accidentally sat on Uesugi Tetsu's palm, pursed her lips, moved her butt, and sat aside with her legs together.

Uesugi Toru, who witnessed this scene, was a little puzzled.

Weird.

Is this the sound that Lilizi can make?

According to his understanding of Lilizi, it was normal to sit down wherever she got the hand, and it would be harmless to move away as if nothing had happened.

But what's with this "hmm"?
Uesugi Tetsu played with the dissociative love, and after scanning Ririko's ears carefully from head to toe, he suddenly understood after making her ears turn red.

——She seemed to have taken off the kendo pendant that she never took off even when she slept!
So the person sitting in front of him now is the soft and sweet Lilizi who would hug his waist and cry loudly in the van without caring about her image!

But this is strange.

Uesugi Tetsu remembered that ever since the pendant was taken away by the fox, dog and raccoon, Ririko had never taken it off in the outside world, not even once.

Ririkko is the kind of person who takes lessons very seriously, so she only makes most mistakes once.

Uesugi Che didn't bother to hide his doubts and asked directly, "Where's your pendant?"

"Cough! Cough!"

Lilizi coughed loudly twice, as if to build up her courage, and then she said, "I took it off - of course, for the sake of practice!"

The girl rattled off words like a string of cannonballs: "Taking off the pendant will make your heart more sensitive to external stimuli, which is more conducive to spiritual cultivation."

"Besides, the sauna isn't a dangerous place. It's impossible for a demon to suddenly jump out and threaten to eat me."

This explanation makes sense.

If a method is proven to be beneficial to her practice, then Lilizi will definitely do it without any hesitation.

As for whether it is safe to stay by his side... then it is definitely safe. What is the relationship between him and Lilizi? They are close friends, master and disciple, and adoptive father!
So Uesugi Tetsu nodded, moved his body so that he was almost close to Ririko, and then placed the Love of Dissociation on her thigh.

He explained: "This thing will attenuate severely if you're a little further away, so it's better to use it close up."

"Ah... oh."

Lilizi's somewhat dazed voice made Uesugi Tetsu look up in confusion.

Then, he noticed the girl's face, which was as red as a ripe red apple.

Uesugi Tetsu thought about staying away from him, so he asked, "What's wrong?"

"No, it's nothing." Lilizi shook her head stiffly, then yelled in her heart, "Heart, slow down!"

Staring at the face in front of him that seemed like it could be squeezed out of water, even though Uesugi Tetsu didn't want to waste any more time and directly enter the state of training, he couldn't help but become interested and wanted to tease her.

It's rare to see Lilizi in this state, and it's even unclear whether there will be a next time.

So, let’s have some fun?
As soon as Uesugi Tetsu came to mind, he picked up the Dissociation of Love and pretended to say something to attract Ririko's attention.

Then, his left hand, hidden behind his back, suddenly poked the girl's waist, hitting deep into the soft flesh.

"ah!"

Lilizi suddenly stood up from the bench as if she had been electrocuted.

The wet towel wrapped around the girl's body drooped down due to this large movement, exposing one side of her thigh and the plump and round curve clearly to Uesugi Che's vision.

Although Ririko immediately pulled the towel back, this healthy moment is still very profound in her memory.

Uesugi Tetsu raised his hands.

To be honest, he really just wanted to poke Lilizi with his hand to see what funny reaction she would have.

Faced with Lilizi who was hesitant and couldn't utter a complete word for a long time, it was Uesugi Tetsu who sighed first.

"Stop making trouble, Master Lilizi, let's talk about the cultivation of the mind first."

He patted the seat next to him and asked the slightly hesitant girl to sit down.

After taking several deep breaths to suppress her emotions, Ririkko patted her cheeks and put on her usual calm expression. "Uesugi-kun, you've just entered the Mirror Stage, right?"

"That's right." Uesugi Tetsu nodded and simply threw the love of dissociation to Lilizi. "I just arrived and haven't walked too far."

With the external stimulation of dissociative love, Lilizi's heart calmed down a bit. She pondered for a moment and said,

"In that case, let me explain in detail my own path from Mingjing to Bailian."

Uesugi Tetsu wiped the sweat from his chin and said, "I'm all ears."

Lilizi glanced at him out of the corner of her eye, and after confirming that both hands were within her sight, she said,
"The so-called Hundred Refinements means tempering one's [Heart Embryo] a hundred times, a thousand times, or even more than ten thousand times, making it indomitable and indestructible."

"Forge the embryo of your soul into a piece of steel that reaches its ultimate limit in terms of hardness, toughness, sharpness... in short, in every direction you can sense."

"So," Lilizi said seriously, holding up her red fingers. "The process from Mingjing to Bailian is the process of obtaining a worthwhile [Heart Embryo]."

Uesugi Tetsu frowned and asked, "Let the clear mirror in your heart become a living embryo?"

"Yes. Let this mirror in your heart, which originally could only actively reflect one side, become a living embryo that can constantly reflect everything around you."

Lilizi nodded, but her red face and serious expression made her look quite funny.

embryo...

Uesugi Tetsu was puzzled: "But if it's a living embryo, how can it reflect other people and things like a mirror?"

“—This is the gap between people.”

Lilizi crossed her arms across her chest, causing the white towel to bulge slightly. "Some people's embryos can only reflect the vague outline of a giant object close at hand, while others can clearly illuminate even the antennae of an ant at the end of their sight."

Uesugi Tetsu blinked: "So this is where your outrageous perception ability comes from?"

Lilizi said nothing, but just raised her head with a cat-like mouth, making an expression that said, "Hurry up and praise me."

Of course, Uesugi Tetsu wouldn't praise her. He just thought in his heart that Ririkko in this state was exactly the same as other high school kids of the same age.

What's in your heart is revealed, and you can't hide anything at all.

After a moment, Lilizi turned back hurriedly and poked Uesugi Tetsu's calf with her hot, round toes dripping with water before continuing,
"In short, use external stimulation, self-discipline, or anything else to polish the mirror in your heart until it shines brighter and brighter, and its reflections become farther and farther, and more and more detailed."

"—In this way, the quality of your [Heart Embryo] will be better, and you will be able to go further during the Hundred Refinements later."

[Tokugawa Ririko is teaching you the knowledge of the mindset of Kendo: Mirror of Hundred Refinements and Miscellaneous Talks...]

[Your sword state of mind has slightly improved.]

[The requirements for your Kendo state of mind advancement have been slightly reduced.]

Clap clap clap.

After listening, Uesugi Tetsu was the first to applaud: "Great! Master Lilizi explained it well! He explained it in simple terms! Even a fool like me can understand it!"

"Wow." After hearing this, Lilizi's nose almost turned up to the sky.

"But how exactly should we do that?"

After glancing at a few hints, Uesugi Tetsu decided to ask about the location of the tree planted by his predecessors.

"In my case, it's sword practice."

When it comes to sword practice, everything about Lilizi suddenly calms down.

She and Uesugi Tetsu looked at each other and spoke slowly, each word emphasized, "Practice with your sword with complete concentration. Look for the flaws in every swing, every missing detail, and delve deeply into every inch of your body, mind, and soul, until you reach the end of yourself."

[Tokugawa Ririko is teaching you the knowledge of the Kendo state of mind and the method of polishing the heart embryo...]

[Your sword state of mind has slightly improved.]

Look within and within yourself.

Uesugi Tetsu took note of Lilizi's "polishing method" and thought to himself that it was no wonder that she could easily transform and create a martial arts method that suited her.

I believe it must have a lot to do with this kind of training method.

——After Ririkko’s explanation, Uesugi Tetsu probably understood.

In the stage from clear mirror to refined mirror, the most important thing is to polish the "perception" of the clear mirror in your heart.

After understanding this, whether looking inward or outward, practitioners must always find a method that suits them to hone this perception.

So what method should I use? Should I copy Lilizi's?
Although Uesugi Tetsu thought it was worth a try, he believed that he was not the kind of seeker who put kendo above everything else, and was far from being as pure as Ririkko.

Perhaps he has to find a suitable method himself.

Uesugi Che pondered for a long time and shook his head. He didn't have much experience, so he didn't have a good idea about this for the time being.

If he still can't find it, then he can only use the will attribute to force a numerical crush and breakthrough.

Glancing at Ririko who had been staring at him quietly without saying a word, Uesugi Tetsu smiled, placed his fingers on the Love of Separation, and closed his eyes.

For now, let’s temper our will with dissociative love and the high temperature of the sauna.

……

An hour and a half later.

[After being tempered by "Dissociative Love", your Willpower attribute increases by +1!]

Putting away his dissociative love, Uesugi Tetsu walked out of the sauna feeling refreshed.

Lilizi, who had put the pendant back on in a very short time, turned around and threw a new towel at him: "Wipe it off."

"Thanks."

After taking the towel, Uesugi Tetsu went to the other side to change his clothes, then he and Ririko walked out of the bathing and sauna area one after another and returned to the dojo on the first floor.

Nishaku-sama, who was waving his little fist to tickle the samurai Zancemaru, turned around and saw the two people who were also in high spirits and their blushes had not yet completely faded.

Lord Erchi took a deep breath, turned back stiffly, and pretended not to see anything.

——Today, Lord Che promised to buy me a mobile phone, so I will just let him go for now!

——When I get a cell phone in the future, I will definitely study the internet to learn a hundred strategies on how to defeat the flat-chested devil!

"drink!"

After an angry shout, a small fist about a quarter the size of a sandbag hit the samurai Zhan Cemaru with all its strength.

Samurai Zancemaru uttered a sound of approval: "Three hundred and eighty-two kan~ That's your most powerful strike yet, Miss Nishaku."

After hearing this, Erchi's face fell.

——She knew very well that Lilizi, who swung the sword here every day, could earn two to three thousand strings of cash with just one strike. Even if she closed her eyes and stood still while swinging the sword in the air, she could earn at least four to five hundred strings of cash.

Quack, quack, quack! I only have one tenth of her strength! Wouldn't that mean she, a two-foot-tall lady, would have to be inferior to the flat-chested demon king for the rest of her life?

“Nooooooooooooooo!!!”

Ershaku-sama roared, and her fists rained down like raindrops, forcing the warrior Zhan Cemaru to casually report numbers around two to three hundred, bombarding her self-confidence.

Finally, with the understated voice of "one hundred and seventy-two strings of cash", Erchisama collapsed to the ground.

She burned out.

Lilizi, who was about to pick up the bamboo sword and walk over, poked Uesugi Tetsu's shoulder and said, "Hey, is there something wrong with your Shikigami?"

Uesugi Tetsu stared at Nishaku-sama, who seemed to be turning gray and about to enter the world of comics, and said, "Maybe he's been practicing until he's tired. Nishaku hardly ever exercised on his own before, so this is a good thing."

"oh oh."

Lilizi had no suspicion and carefully carried Erchisama to sit against the wall with a respectful attitude.

Nishaku-sama, who had used up all his strength and could only feel himself being carried away with care by Ririko, couldn't help but feel a slight sense of humiliation in his heart.

——Wow, I can’t do anything.

Uesugi Tetsu stared at the top of Nishaku-sama's head and was surprised to find that the promotion progress bar above her head had reached 67%.

Calculating the time, the upgrade will be completed in two or three days at most.

It wasn't this fast when I was in that side hall before.

Could it be that after they left that day, the old abbot of Honganji decided to move Nishaku-sama's memorial tablet to the main hall?

if it is like this……

Uesugi Tetsu silently remembered this favor in his heart - moving the tablets that existed outside of Buddhism into the main hall was not a simple matter, not to mention that Master Nishaku was a strange story.

"Lilizi."

"Yeah?" The girl who changed into the Taoist uniform turned around.

"I might have to go out for something in a couple of days." Uesugi Tetsu said nonchalantly, scrolling through his phone. "Please look after the house during that time."

"Understand."

Lilizi stretched her muscles, made a sword flower, and walked towards the samurai Zancemaru: "It's just a small matter, no need to talk about it."

Uesugi Che secretly raised his eyes and saw the girl's straight back.

Seen through?

It's hard to say, but he feels that way.

Uesugi Tetsu turned off his phone and sighed slightly in his heart.

Kenshin Ririkoshin's perception and intuition are so sharp that nothing can be hidden from her.

……

Two days later, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture.

On the Shinkansen, before getting off the train, Uesugi Che took the time to look at his attribute panel.

【Uesugi Tetsu】

【Physique: 38】

[Will: 33]

【Charm: 9】

[Spiritual Skills: 29]

In the two days, although restricted by the previous constant attributes, the willpower was increased by 1 point again due to the dissociative love.

The 5 points of physical strength that were previously improved by the spear technique were actually reflected in Uesugi Tetsu's body.

He could clearly feel that his strength, nerve reflexes, and the capacity and speed of his internal energy had all been improved to a higher level.

At this moment, a mechanical female voice was heard from the Shinkansen.

"The train is about to arrive at Nagoya Station..."

"The train is about to arrive at Nagoya Station..."

After hearing this, Uesugi Tetsu closed the attribute panel, took out his sunglasses from his pocket and put them on, then called out to the girl next to him: "Erchi, stop looking, it's time to go."

The girl who sat by the window and watched the changing scenery for hours without saying a word smiled sweetly and grabbed Uesugi Tetsu's hand.

"Master Che, this Shinkansen is truly amazing...it can run so fast, and the scenery outside is also very beautiful."

"The Shinkansen technology is really impressive, but it's a bit expensive."

Uesugi Tetsu pulled the girl to the exit door, not caring that not even a single local left their seat before the Shinkansen stopped, and casually ignoring the strange looks from all around.

——These Japanese people will wait until the bus arrives at the station and opens the door before they start to get off. As a result, there will be a huge number of people getting off and getting on the bus, making it extremely crowded.

This will result in some people not being able to pack their luggage in time to get off the bus.

Although Uesugi Tetsu traveled light this time and did not bring any luggage, it did not prevent him from finding this behavior quite humorous.

Erchidama held the warm hand in his, and thought happily in his heart:

——My solo travel date with Mr. Che in Nagoya is about to begin!

But Lord Erchi did not expect that after getting off the car, Uesugi Che followed the navigation and headed towards the designated location at a rapid pace.

Walk, tram, transfer, walk again...

Not to mention passing by the places in her travel guide, she didn't even spend half a minute shopping.

In the afternoon, the sky was covered with dark clouds.

In front of the sign that read "Okehazama," Nishaku-sama stuck out his tongue in frustration.

She didn't expect that Lord Che hurried so hard and finally came to this place where there was nothing but forests and shops in the scenic area.

Could it be that Master Che is a fan of the Sixth Heaven Demon King Oda Nobunaga...

"It's going to rain."

Uesugi Che looked up in a good mood. The rain was exactly as predicted in the weather forecast, so he didn't have to wait any longer or make another trip.

"But before that..."

He looked at the Buddha's light behind his head, and saw the 99% progress bar on his head. He walked into a deserted grove and waved at her, "Master Erchi, come here."

past?

Nishaku-sama, who was still complaining in front of the "Okehazama" sign that was full of traces of time, was stunned for a moment and looked at Uesugi Tetsu who had already walked into the deep and dense forest and waved at her.

Is it possible...

The two-foot-tall master's eyes suddenly lit up.

——I didn’t expect that Lord Che, who looks so serious on weekdays, would actually like this kind of play!
hum!

Then I, Your Excellency, will have no choice but to accompany you without hesitation!

(End of this chapter)