Tokyo: My Hundred Demon Scroll

It has nothing to do with ability; I just feel that the other person is dirty.

"Hello everyone, my name is Hayasaka Nao."

“If you have any needs, please let me know,” Nao Hayasaka said. “The government will do its best to solve your problems, whether it’s your living environment or various resources. Please trust the capabilities of the Iijima family.”

"Thank you for your help, Ms. Hayasaka."

"Excuse me."

Low-level exorcists are destined to have flaws, not by fate, but because they have been associating with otherworldly beings for a long time, and inevitably become tainted with filth and curses.

Once these evil spirits erupt, the exorcist's luck will turn very bad.

In more serious cases, those around you, and even yourself, will suffer greatly.

In this world, most misfortunes can be solved with money.

The idea of ​​not bowing down for five pecks of rice is ultimately somewhat idealistic.

The reality is that exorcists will work for the wealthy and be driven by them for money.

Only when performing acts of benevolence like exorcising spirits for ordinary people can exorcists receive what they truly desire—genuine gratitude.

But now things are much better. The Exorcist Association has been officially established, and as long as these people join it, it's like getting a secure job, much like being a civil servant.

Even if they do nothing, the Iijima family will still give them money.

Yes, it was the Iijima family, not the government.

Although it's nominally government money being distributed, those in the know understand the reality.

This is why the lower-level and amateur exorcists present were so respectful to Nao Hayasaka.

If someone provides you with food and drink, then they are your boss.

How dare a group of wage earners act so arrogantly in front of their boss?

The Iijima family is now incredibly powerful and has an excellent reputation; there has never been any negative news about them.

It is an honor for them to be able to earn a living under the Iijima family.

Just as the exorcists had expected, the various benefits and perks offered by Nao Hayasaka were unbelievably good.

In contrast, the conditions of those in power in the past were stingy, and they looked down on them, thinking that exorcists were a group of very unlucky people.

Both were underlings, but one was bossy and gave less pay.

On the other hand, they give you the utmost respect, and so much of it.

Is there any need to choose?!

Chapter 216 Gathering of the Strong

"Gu Yun, let's go this way."

Kotoko Higa beckoned to Tanigumo and Yoh Asakura to head to the upper floor of the inn.

"Xiao Jing, you stay here for now and stay close to Nao-neechan. Don't wander off, okay?"

"Oh!"

Jing Ke'ai gave Gu Yun a thumbs up: "Don't worry, Desu!"

"..."

Gu Yun smiled helplessly before following Higa Kotoko.

Although it was mentioned before that Gu Yun wanted to participate in this conference as an ordinary exorcist, Higa Kotoko had specifically invited him, so there must be something important going on. He wouldn't play any tricks to hide his abilities at this crucial moment.

"What happened?"

"The gates of hell have opened," Higa Kotoko slowed down and came to Tanigumo's side, lowering her voice as she said, "Traces of demons have appeared in many places."

"Mr. Asakura has told me about this."

Gu Yun asked, "The demons that escaped from hell involve the safety of too many people, and I will not let this go unpunished."

The Iijima family's tradition is to avoid meddling in other people's business, but now that the matter is before him, Gu Yun cannot turn a blind eye.

He will make a move, or rather, he has already made a move.

“I will involve the people of Shangluo.”

Gu Yun glanced at Asakura Yo, and said to Higa Kotoko's surprised gaze, "Asakura-sensei knows about my relationship with the Kyoto Clan, and he also has some thoughts on this matter."

"Asakura-sensei is willing to help?!"

Kotoko Higa smiled. She regarded Yoh Asakura as a senior master and thought that inviting him out of seclusion would only serve as a nuclear deterrent, but she never expected that he would actually come out of seclusion.

"Yeah~~"

Asakura Yoh scratched his head: "Since Brother Gu Yun has already gone up, I can't just stand behind and watch, can I?"

“If there’s a mission, you can give it to me,” Yoh Asakura said. “I will do my best, Kotoko.”

"Thank you so much!"

Higa Kotoko bowed to the two and thanked them: "The number of prisoners from hell is extremely large, and they have not only fled to the human world, but also to the hidden world, the other world, and even more so to the virtual world."

The present world, the hidden world, and the other world—these three are alright.

In the present world, there are official governments, times have changed, and information transmission is more convenient.

While Japan may have a limited number of exorcists, it has a host of skilled individuals, making it relatively easy to resolve this unrest.

"The most troublesome thing is the illusion of the world."

Higa Kotoko: "It's inconvenient for us humans to enter that world, and the gods consider it a filthy place. If demons use the illusory world as a hiding place, it will be really troublesome to catch them."

This isn't a matter of combat strength; it's that they're hiding like rats, which is really disgusting.

"Is the virtual world difficult to search?"

"It's hard."

Higa Kotoko said, "The virtual world is not a whole; it is like a dream cluster made up of countless bubbles, each independent and unconnected."

"My family's Yujuchong is an evil god; she is suited for exploring the turbid world and the illusory world."

Although Higa Kotoko also sealed a large number of evil gods within her body, she could not use them, much less release them.

"If possible, please allow Lord Yujuchō to explore this turbid world."

The turbid world is a forbidden place for humankind. Even if Gu Yun wanted to enter, he would need several great gods to jointly cast a barrier and provide protection. After coming out, he would still need various purifications and exorcisms.

Anyone else would be swallowed up by the filthy world's resentment, which is like black mud, if they took even half a step inside.

“The illusory world is just more numerous,” Higa Kotoko said, “but the difficulty is far less than that of the turbid world.”

"Alright, Gu Yun, let me introduce you to some outstanding seniors."

"The Ten Famous Families?"

"Do not."

Higa Kotoko said calmly, "They are not worthy to see you."

Don't be fooled by the gentle and soft-spoken manner the shrine maiden speaks with Gu Yun; it's because Gu Yun saved her life, and Kotoko admires Gu Yun's strength.

While the Ten Famous Sects are indeed remarkable, very few among them can truly compare to Gu Yun.

Yoh Asakura is one of them.

But Asakura Yo was right next to Gu Yun, and he wasn't even among the top ten sects.

The Asakura family's rise to the Ten Famous Families was purely due to the presence of a powerful figurehead brought in by Kotoko Higa; she used threats without coercion.

Given Yoh Asakura's personality, he was too lazy to argue with people.

Therefore, the person in charge of the Asakura family, to be precise, is Anna Kyoyama, who just separated from Gu Yun and the others, not Yoh Asakura, who is standing here.

“I’m just a henchman; Anna is the leader of the Ten Famous Sects.”

Yoh Asakura was utterly impressed by his fiancée's competence and completely conceded defeat.

But if we're talking about combat strength...

Higa Kotoko was right; she was not suited to participate in the upcoming private meeting.

"They're already here."

Higa Kotoko walked ahead and opened the door for the two of them.

This was a quiet room with a touch of antiquity. Several figures were sitting inside, and when they saw the door being pushed open, they immediately looked up at them.

"Yo!"

"Isn't this Midori?"

Yoh Asakura strode towards the samurai priestess sitting inside the house. He sat cross-legged in front of her without any regard for appearances and said with a grin, "I didn't expect you to come. That's quite a surprise."

"Ye, it's been a long time."

Midori gracefully bowed to Yoh Asakura: "Greetings."

"Hey, Gu Yun."

Asakura Yoh called out with a smile, "Come here, let me introduce you. This is Midori, my junior sister."

Through Asakura Yoh's introduction, Tanigumo learned about the origins and identity of the shrine maiden warrior before him.

Midori, from Inuyasha, is the most powerful priestess in history.

The legendary Shikon Jewel was created by her.

However, unlike the plot of "Inuyasha", due to the intervention of Hao Asakura, Midori was taken in as a disciple by Hao's teacher at a very young age.

She and Yoh are like siblings, often fighting side by side, and she is one of the few family members that Yoh Asakura truly cares about.

Furthermore, because of this relationship, Midori not only did not lose in the battle against the demons, but also successfully turned the tables and created the first Shikon Jewel with the help of her own soul.

"Ye's personality is still so awful."

When Cui Zi heard the word 'old,' her lips twitched almost imperceptibly; she felt a surge of urge to punch someone.

"Hahaha."