Tokyo: My Hundred Demon Scroll

Gu Yun nodded and said, "So, how did your discussion go?"

"I choose the second option!"

Without hesitation, Yukihira Tamako made her choice.

Rather than living as an ordinary person and watching her boyfriend struggle in another world, Yukihira Tamako would rather only live to be 28 years old, then become a yokai, and stay by Saiba Seiichiro's side.

"Actually, there's no need to rush into making a choice."

Gu Yun said, "I will help you change your fate so that you can live past 28 years old."

“Then, starting today, you will be able to use the talismans left to you by the Word of Power to open the door of the bathhouse on your own.”

After Gu Yun finished speaking, Yan Ling very sensibly pointed out with one finger, imprinting two golden runes into the palms of the two people.

"When needed, face your palms forward and silently recite, 'Noble, beautiful, and holy words of wisdom, please open this door for me...', Awoo!"

Before Yan Ling could finish the incantation, Gu Yun delivered a swift chop to her head: "Why is the incantation so long! Make it simple!"

"Woo~~"

Yan Ling covered her head, her eyes brimming with tears.

It's over. Her great Word Spirit has completely lost all authority in front of mortals.

"The gate to the afterlife is open."

"This is a new spell."

Yan Ling chickened out; she was more afraid of Gu Yun's hand chop than his imposing presence.

This is a powerful artifact that can instantly suppress a Word of Power.

"..."

Seiichiro Saiba and Tamako Yukihira's lips twitched slightly.

They had noticed from the beginning that although the Word Spirit was a deity, this deity seemed to be very unreliable.

Despite his lazy and casual nature, Gu Yun's words and actions inexplicably made him seem very reliable.

"Sorry, this guy's personality is just that awful."

Gu Yun: "You'll get used to it."

“The incantation is that sentence I just said,” Gu Yun continued, “From today onwards, you can go to the bathhouse at any time through the Gate of the Afterlife.”

Opposite the Gate to the Afterlife is the bathhouse, and only the bathhouse.

The two of them cannot enter other dimensions in the afterlife.

"Um, although it's impolite to ask, how old is Miss Yukihira this year?"

"I just had my birthday a couple of days ago, so I'm 20 years old now."

That means there are still eight years left.

Gu Yun said, "For the next eight years, you can go to the bathhouse and see for yourself. If you like that kind of life, then make a wish on your 28th birthday."

"If you choose the human world, then the door to the afterlife will be closed to you."

“You no longer need to worry about your lifespan,” Gu Yun said, “because the rest of your life will be wonderful.”

"Conversely, if you choose another world."

“The gate to the afterlife will open before you,” Gu Yun said. “You will step into it and bid farewell to the present world.”

This also means that Yukihira Tamako can no longer return to the human world; she will go directly to the underworld, the realm of the dead, and settle there.

Furthermore, the power to open the gates to the afterlife still exists.

She can travel from the underworld to the bathhouse at any time, and there, she can meet Seiichiro Saiba again.

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"This seems pretty good too."

Yukihira Tamako seemed to have made a decision, but she didn't say it directly.

She knew that Gu Yun's suggestion to make a decision at 28 was indeed a good idea.

Anyway, she can live a peaceful life until she's 28.

As for what the future holds, we'll see when the time comes.

Now that she knew there was another way to go, Yukihira Tamako felt there was nothing to worry about: "I understand. Also, I was really rude earlier, Lady Iijima."

"No need to be so polite, just call me Iijima."

"Then, Mr. Iijima."

After learning about Gu Yun's identity and background, even the most carefree Yukihira Tamako dared not call him by his name directly.

Like Seiichiro Saiba, Tamako Yukihira also used honorifics.

His respectful demeanor was hard to reconcile with the previous image of his impetuous and unruly girlfriend.

"correct."

Gu Yun glanced at Suzuka, who quickly placed a business card on the table: "For matters concerning demons and supernatural phenomena, you can make the first call to this person named Ashiya Michima."

Since he had decided to be the guide for Saiba Seiichiro and Yukihira Tamako, Gu Yun would definitely have to consider the things that might happen.

It's invisible to ordinary people and insignificant.

But once you come into contact with the supernatural, it will find you by following the scent.

If Yukihira Tamako's tragedy hadn't been discovered by Gu Yun, he wouldn't have intervened so directly: "As for real-world matters, Mr. Seiichiro knows me. The Iijima family has some influence in Japan and should be able to help a little."

"You're too kind!"

Saiba Seiichiro didn't understand why Gu Yun was treating them so well.

To say that Gu Yun had ulterior motives is utter nonsense.

The Iijima family wielded immense power; with a mere flick of their finger, they could torment Saiba Seiichiro to the point of near death.

In the realm of the supernatural, Kotodama and Suzuka are two deities.

Even if Seiichiro is arrogant, he's just a chef at best; how can he compare to a god?

I vaguely remember hearing that the young head of the Iijima family was easygoing and helpful.

When he sees injustice, he chooses to take action for the sake of his own peace of mind. Saiba Seiichiro is actually that kind of person, so he can vaguely understand why Gu Yun intervened for them.

“Thanks for your help!”

Outside the dining hall of Yukihira, Seiichiro and Yukihira Tamako bid farewell to Tanigumo.

After confirming that Gu Yun had no ulterior motives and was truly just trying to build a good relationship, the two were genuinely grateful for Gu Yun's help.

"It was just a whim."

Gu Yun did not refuse their thanks, as he had already helped them: "I hope we meet again someday."

After saying goodbye to them, Gu Yun, along with Yan Ling and Suzuka, boarded the Shinkansen bound for Kyoto. This time, they didn't stop but went straight there.

"It seems that it has already begun."

In the evening, Gu Yun returned to Kyoto, but he did not go to Xianshou Temple.

If he actually went there and a battle broke out, Gu Yun would feel embarrassed to stand idly by. If he were to take action, it would be a devastating blow.

Once there's one, there's two; once there's two, there's three; it goes on and on.

"But before that, we need to find Xiaojing first."

After a day, Gu Yun felt that Jing Ke'ai should have had enough fun.

The first day of the Kyoto Exorcists' Conference will, unsurprisingly, involve discussions about the location of the association's headquarters.

Therefore, ten sects sent out their best exorcists to engage in a battle of magic.

Of course, the outcome of the contest is actually not important at all.

To put it bluntly, it all comes down to Higa Kotoko's attitude and where she wants to establish the headquarters.

Yoh Asakura, Midori, and Yoriichi Tsugikuni are all supporters of Kotoko Higa.

Any one of them could silence everyone with a single move.

From this perspective, Kotoko Higa certainly has a lot of influence.

Holding a gun in your hand, no matter how loud you are, can you possibly outshone the sound of cannons?

"Do you need me to open the door?"

"Ah."

Having already arrived in Kyoto, continuing on foot would be a bit too deliberate.

“Open the door to Mount Hirose.”

Gu Yun asked, "Can you sense Xiao Jing's presence? Just locate her next to you."

"no problem."

The spirit clapped its hands, summoning an ancient wooden gate.

As the door opened, a misty fog appeared behind it, filled with swirling water vapor.

"Forehead…"

Gu Yun instinctively felt that something was wrong.

"I'll go scout the way for you!"

"Words of power, etc..."

Before Gu Yun could finish speaking, Yan Ling had already run inside, followed by the voices of Hiratsuka Shizuka and Miyako.

"Is this a portal to another dimension?"

"Who left the door open in the bathhouse! That's outrageous!"

"Yan Ling?"