There is nothing wrong with the training method of the Justice Messenger

Unlike the serious look he had when talking to people before, Tian Ruo put his hands back in his pockets, walked closer, and raised one hand to greet lazily: "Oh, we meet again, Mr. Li. In such a short time, you really made me big news again."

"We meet again, Master Tianruo."

"...You're using an honorific title at this time? How did you know my identity?"

Li Nian glanced at Jianshan. She was stunned when she heard Li Nian call the man in front of her Tianruo. Suddenly, she realized that the person in front of her was the Curse Search Minister Tianruo Qingxian himself. She was immediately panicked and hurriedly greeted him.

"Every day, every day, every day, like an adult."

For some reason, she seemed to be very afraid of the Minister of the Curse Search Department. She had felt deeply taboo about mentioning him to Li Nian at the beginning. Now that she saw him in person, she couldn't even say hello properly.

Tian Ruo glanced at Jianshan, seemingly thinking about something.

"You said it, didn't you? I know you. Your name is Isayama. Jinguji-kun often talks about you and says you are pretty good..."

“No, no, no, no… Actually, it doesn’t matter if you don’t remember.”

Isayama shook his head like a rattle, cold sweat broke out on his forehead, and thought it would be better if he didn't remember it.

As an exorcist, he didn't want to be caught by the Curse Search Department, especially by the head of the Curse Search Department who knew his name.

Tian Ruo seemed accustomed to this attitude and greeted the old man behind Li Nian.

"And Lord Nura, it's been a while since we last met. Are you feeling well?"

The old man laughed: "Don't ask me so hypocritically. Isn't it your greatest wish that my old bones be buried sooner?"

Tian Ruo snorted coldly and smiled, which seemed to mean that he agreed. At this time, Jinguji behind him also stood forward.

"Hello, Lord Nura, and Isayama as well. And this is Mr. Li Nian, right? Nice to meet you. I've heard a lot about you. Maybe you don't know me? I'm Jinguji Ayame."

She smiled and extended her hand to Li Nian, who shook hands with her.

"No way. I have heard about Team Leader Jinguji's affairs a long time ago. I can become an exorcist thanks to your care, Team Leader Jinguji."

Jinguji shook his head and said, "Mr. Li, you are really embarrassing me by saying that. For someone as powerful as you, it is only natural for you to become an exorcist. I also have to thank you for your willingness to cooperate with the Onmyoji Bureau. It is because of the help of someone as powerful as you that we can do our work better."

Her attitude was very humble, which caught Li Nian off guard.

"In the next batch of new exorcists..."

"Come on." Tian Ruo interrupted Li Nian and looked at him jokingly, "Three generals under Yuyuko were defeated by you. People like you should stop saying such funny things. Who here dares to look down on you? Not to mention Jinguji, even I can't stand your calling me an adult. If you keep playing like this, we won't be able to continue the conversation."

"..."

Li Nian was really a little confused, and finally felt that she seemed to be received more attention than she expected.

Tian Ruo continued crisply.

"Now that we've greeted each other, we know each other. There's no need for any more polite words. We're all smart people, so don't waste time. Let's get straight to the point."

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Chapter 153 Strength Measurement

Li Nian's eyes flickered, and he pondered for a moment, remembering what Isayama had been saying, that strength is paramount in the industry. He shrugged and calmly accepted the attention of these two people.

"However." Li Nian glanced at the people coming and going around him and asked, "We are going to talk here?"

Tian Ruo took a look at the field, pointed to an empty corner, and stepped forward first. Everyone followed and moved to another place. He suddenly waved his hand, and a layer of barrier quietly opened, passing by everyone, enveloping the surrounding space and isolating this small corner from the outside world.

Isayama was startled, then he exclaimed in a low voice and said, "So fast..."

Li Nian glanced at her and thought it was just a basic operation. However, she could see the nature of the barrier at a glance. As expected, she heard Tian Ruo lazily say, "I have blocked the sound so that it cannot be transmitted. I have also added a layer of cognitive barrier so that no one will notice us. Talk with confidence. First of all, you two are the main parties involved. Tell us the details of what happened."

Li Nian and Jianshan nodded, and without hesitation, they told each other all the things they knew, supplementing each other to make the whole incident clear. Tian Ruo and others listened very seriously, nodding from time to time with thoughtful expressions. From the time Li Nian started to talk about the course of events to the time Jianshan talked about the subsequent investigation report, they did not interrupt.

"My report is complete."

It was not until Isayama finished speaking and ended his statement with this remark that Tian Ruo immediately asked Li Nian a question.

"You said they found you and extended an olive branch to you? They said Yuyuko's subordinates were short of people and invited you to join?"

"Yes."

Tian Ruo asked this question separately, and after getting confirmation from Li Nian, he touched his chin, lowered his eyes and thought for a while. The Minister of the Curse Search Department seemed to have come to some conclusion. His expression unconsciously became sinister and he frowned deeply.

Li Nian could probably guess what he was thinking. Since Yuyuko had the intention to recruit soldiers and extended an olive branch to him, Li Nian, she must have valued more than just him. She must have also extended invitations to other people. Although it was obvious before that she was recruiting monsters under her own banner, this incident now revealed more information, indicating that she did not only choose her subordinates based on the characters among the monsters, but also accepted exorcists... no, she also accepted people who were practicing.

The Curse Search Department deals with spiritual disasters related to humans. As the head of the Curse Search Department, Lord Tenruo will inevitably think of many things.

Nurarihyon, the lord of the One Hundred Demons Night Parade who has been roaming the world since four hundred years ago, obviously understands this more thoroughly than Li Nian. He also knows what Tianruo is thinking. At this time, he chuckled and said leisurely.

"You probably haven't seen one yet, kid. There are humans who are more like monsters than monsters. You'll know once you see one. Be careful. Those guys are more dangerous than monsters."

Tian Ruo came back to his senses from his thoughts and looked at Nura Huapiao coldly: "Dealing with heretics is within my job scope, so don't bother with it, Lord Nura."

"I didn't tell you, I just thought I should remind this little brother."

Li Nian shrugged indifferently, thinking that he didn't need anyone to tell him these truths, and said calmly: "Thinking creatures probably all have the same innate evil, but they are just the same, there is nothing to compare."

"That's exactly the truth. I knew you would understand." The old man smiled and said, "We should treat everyone equally. Unfortunately, there are always some people in the world who are prejudiced."

It was obvious who he was referring to.

"Mr. Li, you are wrong about one thing." Tian Ruo snorted coldly and said to Li Nian, "When it comes to innate evil, humans cannot compare to monsters. Don't get this premise wrong."

He didn't seem to want to dwell on this topic, and continued, "Let's get back to the point. I want to confirm again, in your statement just now, you said that you dealt with those two people alone, right?"

“That’s about right.”

Li Nian did not describe the battle process in detail, nor did he say that he was seriously injured in the initial confrontation. He only picked out a few important points to describe. As for the entire process of the battle, he only gave a simple explanation to the effect of "I was ambushed and then killed both of them." Tian Ruo asked this to confirm his own strength, so he did not exaggerate and added another sentence.

"But it's also true that I almost died."

Jinguji asked with a smile.

"I heard that you were suddenly attacked, Mr. Li. And you protected the others present in that situation?"

"That's it."

"You were able to complete the counterattack and defeat those two monsters in this situation. Mr. Li, you are really strong."

Li Nian smiled slightly after hearing this flattery, and said, "It's dangerous, and I don't need to tell outsiders. If you think I dealt with those two easily, you think too highly of me... However, if I am given a chance to face them head-on, I should be able to deal with one more person of that strength."

He felt that the two men were testing his strength, so he made it clear immediately.

Although strength is a very ambiguous term and cannot be clearly defined by any exact unit of measurement, and is too complicated to study, Li Nian is still very confident that he has many means to deal with many situations. Giving him a fair environment, he no longer needs to worry about the safety of others and can do what he wants. For example, if there are three monsters of the level of the two men, he can indeed deal with them.

This does not mean that Li Nian's strength is equal to the sum of the three people. After all, if being an enemy of two people is twice as dangerous as being an enemy of one, adding one more person means it will be twice as dangerous on this basis... But on the other hand, in actual combat, one point of strength can crush a person to death, and three points of strength is enough to crush three opponents.

Li Nian had experience in fighting and had an accurate assessment of himself. To be honest, he was only doing it to cooperate with the two big men and he didn't think that his level was that great.

But it seems others don't think so.

Isayama looked at Li Nian in disbelief.

"Are you sure you can handle three? Don't brag."

"I'm serious about this."

"I believe it." Nura laughed, "I can see that this guy seems to be stronger than the last time we met. Oh, the young are really formidable. I have to admit that I am old."

Li Nian shook his head: "No match for you, Nura-sama."

Tian Ruo said slowly, "Three?... If someone else said it, I might still think it's a joke, but if it's said by the guy who actually defeated two of Yuyuko's men, it's really not funny."

"...In front of a national-level demon exorcist, that's just the way it is, isn't it?"

Tian Ruo remembered something and sneered, "You should let a little girl who doesn't know the height of heaven and earth hear what you said and see if she will blush."

Chapter 154: The Hidden Truth

An ignorant little girl?

Li Nian didn't know who Tian Ruo was referring to, it sounded like he was talking about one of the national-level exorcists.

Tian Ruo seemed to suddenly remember something and then taunted someone who was not here. Seeing Li Nian's curious expression, he did not skip the topic, but continued to say to him: "You should have a chance to meet her soon... Although I said that, that little brat is still somewhat useful, so don't be too disgusted by her when the time comes."

"...someone I'll have a chance to meet? Don't think it's useless?"

Li Nian was increasingly unable to follow the topic of Lady Tenruo. She looked at Isayama, who also had a confused expression on her face. However, Jinguji seemed to know who it was and had a helpless look on his face.

"Lord Tian Ruo, at least please don't say that in front of Dalian Temple..."

"I have to say this in front of her. How can I not let people criticize a scumbag with a combat power of only 5?" Tian Ruo sneered: "I admit her talent as a researcher, but compared with other exorcists, that guy's actual combat ability is decisively insufficient. After all, he is still a brat... You might as well hope that she can do less fancy and useless things and learn something useful from Mr. Li."

"...Excuse me for interrupting, what are you two adults talking about?" Li Nian couldn't help but interrupt.

"… Sorry, I just said this to myself. It's nothing. After I learned about your situation, I was thinking about transferring someone to Qianye to help, but I'm sorry. There are not many idle people among the national first-level demon exorcists. For the time being, there is only one person who can be transferred here. Although he is still a little ghost and can't be considered to be of great use, it's still okay to use him. He is a famous guy who doesn't match his strength. He is an arrogant and annoying little ghost. You will know who he is when you see him."

Li Nian understood what was said. As expected, after knowing that he had suffered the attack, the Yin-Yang Bureau decided to pay more attention here and send people over. As an exorcist stationed in Chiba, Li Nian would definitely have the opportunity to cooperate with that person in work.

But it sounds like the ability of the person who came is questionable, and it seems that he is a troublesome person in terms of personality?

Well, it's good to have reinforcements.

Tian Ruo continued.

"Speaking of this matter, it is indeed wrong of me to include you, Mr. Li, in the plan without authorization. You are a free and independent exorcist, and I do not have the authority to command you. But as you can see, Qianye is beginning to become uneasy because of the shortage of manpower and the enemy's hidden presence while we are in the light. I think when something really happens, we need to concentrate our forces, so I have to ask your opinion, Mr. Li, are you willing to cooperate with the Yin Yang Bureau's subsequent actions?"

Independent exorcists are not directly under the Yin-Yang Bureau and are not obliged to obey orders. They can refuse based on their personal will. Li Nian has also proved his strength with his achievements. Tian Ruo's tone and words were very polite, because even as the director of the Curse Search Department, he has no right to force this person to cooperate with the action.

Li Nian didn't nod directly, but thought about it before answering.

"I will do my best to cooperate, but depending on the situation, I may take precedence over my own will."

He didn't say anything final, leaving room for himself. Tian Ruo could hear it, but she still nodded indifferently: "Your words are enough, then the rest will be easy."

He turned to the old man again.

"Actually, Jinguji-kun and I came here mainly to discuss how to deal with the situation in Chiba. That's why I invited you, Nura-sama."

The old man gave him a teasing look.

"I was really shocked when I received the news. Since when did you, the Yin-Yang Department, ask for the opinions of a mere monster when doing things?"

Tian Ruo ignored the sarcasm in the old man's eyes and continued to answer.

"Originally, it was not appropriate for your Nura Group to get involved in matters related to monsters. But this time, the enemy is Yuyuko. As the main force in sealing Yuyuko four hundred years ago, the Nura Group had an irreconcilable hatred and were each other's number one enemy. There were several incidents in Chiba, and three generals under Yuyuko died. I don't believe that the fundamental purpose was not to find your Nura Group. It was just by chance that Mr. Li helped you to defeat them all. After two failures, I suspect that Yuyuko has begun to be cautious, but there is also the possibility of another attack. To be honest, now the demons and monsters all over the country are restless. Our Yin-Yang Bureau stands in the open and has to take care of the situation in the whole country. It is impossible to divide too much power to look at the situation on your side. You need to clean up your own ass more... Let me be frank, I have only one request. Chiba is your Nura Group's territory. Can you take care of it yourself?"

"Hmph... you're really rude. Don't worry, we will do the same without you telling us." The old man snorted coldly: "But have you, the Yin Yang Department, caught Yuyuko's tail now?"

"I want to ask this question, too." Li Nian's face became serious, and he continued, "If we don't cure Yuyuko himself, then everything we do will only be a temporary solution and not a permanent cure."

"She has been hiding somewhere in Kyoto, quietly recovering her strength, and gathering various monsters to fill her own forces. She has been very covert, but no matter how covert she is, she is still beginning to reveal her tracks. We are gradually catching up with her, and we will definitely find her real body before she fully recovers. This time, the goal of the Yin-Yang Bureau will not only seal her, but also destroy her real body and the forces under her command in one fell swoop."

Are we going to find that guy soon? Are we going to destroy him directly? Li Nian was slightly excited.

Isayama showed a puzzled expression. As far as she knew, the search operation for Yuyuko had not made much progress.

Could it be that even though they didn't say it openly, they had already found it secretly?

Tian Ruo looked at Li Nian and continued.

"To do this, the Yin Yang Department needs to integrate its forces... At that time, it may need the help of talents like you, Mr. Li."

Li Nian nodded without hesitation.

"I don't mind contributing a little."

Both personally and professionally, Li Nian really wanted to kill the fox with his own hands.

Tian Ruo nodded, showing a slightly relieved look.

"If everyone were like you, Mr. Li..."

"Ok?"

"No, nothing." Tian Ruo shook his head: "That's all I have to say for now. Thank you and Isayama for making this trip. You must be hungry, right? Then just go for a walk. Lord Nura and I have something to talk about."

"Goodbye, both of you." Jinguji said goodbye to Huang Quan and Li Nian with a smile.