Under One Person: The Puppet Immortal in the Tang Sect

He looked at the ring on his hand and suddenly smiled.

"However, I am already very satisfied to have one. Yamashita-kun, I accept this gift. If you need any help in the future, please don't hesitate to ask."

Cui Ming nodded with a smile.

After leaving the Tsuchimikado family, Choi Myung took Young-eun back to the hotel by car.

During this time, Yong En couldn't contain himself and spoke directly through the mental link.

"My lord, why won't you agree to his request?"

Yongen asked curiously.

"Isn't this a great opportunity?"

Cui Ming picked up his folding fan to cover the smile on his lips.

"The opportunity is good, but we can't rush it."

If we agree now, it means we're asking the Tsuchimikado family for a favor. Let them think it over carefully.

After all, Tsuchimikado isn't our only option.

Cui Ming paused, then took out another piece of jewelry with his left hand and casually tossed it in the air.

"Moreover, the real purpose of this thing is not to make money; we just need to go for the high-end market."

Yongen nodded thoughtfully.

Over the next few days, Cui Ming gave the finished handicrafts to those who frequently visited him.

Tsuchimikado Yasunaga acquired a thumb ring and showed it off to everyone he met.

The leader of the Watanabe group received a dragon-patterned ring, which he wore on his hand and was reluctant to take off.

Tanaka Ichiro of the Konochi Trading Company obtained a jade pendant, which he wore at his waist, making him walk with a swagger.

Everyone else also received something. Cui Ming carefully selected different styles based on each person's identity and preferences.

Young people give rings or bracelets, older people give jade pendants or thumb rings, and women give hairpins or pendants.

Each piece of craftsmanship contains the power of Dan Shi.

Each piece of craftwork subtly influences the wearer's mind and spirit.

Those who received the gifts initially thought they were just pretty, but after wearing them for a while, they gradually noticed some changes.

During cultivation, Qi flows faster, sleep becomes deeper, and one feels more energetic.

Some people thought it was their imagination, while others believed it was a treasure.

The news began to circulate in small circles.

"I heard that the jewels that Yamashita-kun gave me can aid in cultivation?"

"I wore it for three days and it definitely felt different."

"Really? Let me see... Hey, this light is moving!"

"Don't touch it! Can you afford to pay for it if you break it?"

Similar conversations could be heard in various corners of Osaka.

A week later, the jewelry and handicrafts made by Cui Ming had become the hottest topic in Osaka's upper-class circles.

Those who didn't receive a gift started asking around, trying to find out how they could get one.

Those who received the gifts became the envy of everyone.

Some people even offered ten or a hundred times the price to buy it, but no one was willing to sell.

After all, things are valued for their rarity, and it's hard to find anything similar in the world nowadays, except for Osaka.

Two weeks later, the news reached Tokyo.

Upon learning of this news, Mitsui's Ikeda immediately contacted and visited Iwasaki of the Mitsubishi family.

While offering words of comfort and concern, they also subtly inquired whether it was possible to purchase a few pieces of jewelry from Cui Ming through Iwasaki.

Yasuda, the head of the Yasuda Zaibatsu, went even further, sending someone directly to Osaka Castle to visit Cui Ming and inquire whether he could purchase a few items for his family.

Masao Yamada of the Osaka Chamber of Commerce even visited in person, offering to act as a sales agent.

Cui Ming politely declined all requests from various parties, but did not make any definitive statements.

"These kinds of handicrafts are very complicated to make, and with the current production capacity, we can only make a few for our friends."

"We need to wait until the technology is more mature before considering other options."

When this news reached the outside world, everyone was disappointed, but there was nothing they could do.

After all, they said that the production volume was low and they were only making it for friends.

If you want something, you have to become friends first.

As a result, even more people came to visit and befriend Cui Ming.

Cui Ming, who was hiding in the shadows, was naturally happy to see this happen.

This way, the problem of too many people from Osaka concentrating at Cui Ming's place was solved, which would arouse suspicion in others.

This gave Cui Ming another reason to come into contact with many extraordinary people, and even Japanese nobles and royalty.

Meanwhile, somewhere in Osaka Castle, in a secluded teahouse.

Several people sat together.

An elderly man with white hair sat in the main seat, his face somber.

Sitting next to him were three equally elderly men, all original members of the Curse Binding Society, and among the few remaining sane old men.

"Did you find it?"

The white-haired old man asked.

The person next to him nodded.

"I found out. That guy named Yamashita Akira is currently staying at the best hotel in Osaka Castle. Countless people visit him every day, trying to curry favor with him."

It's said that this guy can now also craft a type of jewelry that aids in cultivation, which he has gifted to many high-ranking officials, nobles, and major merchant guilds.

The white-haired old man frowned.

"Jewelry? Aids in cultivation? And this Shanxia Ming is also a weapon refiner?"

"Yes. Even Tsuchimikado Yasunaga of the Tsuchimikado family got one."

He now wears it on his body all day long, and according to him, his cultivation speed has increased significantly.

The white-haired old man remained silent for a moment, then sighed.

"This Akira Yamashita is no ordinary man."

Another old man spoke up.

"Ghost Devourer was right next to him. Our people saw it with their own eyes."

The problem is that this is the first mission since Ghost Devourer's rebirth, and as long as he doesn't reveal his abilities, it's almost impossible for him to expose his identity.

We...it seems we can't do anything about them.

Silence fell over the tea room after these words were spoken.

Ghost Devourer.

He was the first to join the Curse Binding Society and also the first to completely lose his mind.

Now he is free and is with a young man of unknown origin.

what does this mean?

"What's the reaction from Omikami's side?"

The white-haired old man asked.

"Not yet. He's asleep and won't wake up for at least six months."

The white-haired old man nodded, a complex light flashing in his eyes.

Half a year.

This is their last chance.

"We must get in touch with that Yamashita Akira."

The white-haired old man had a serious expression.

"Only through him can we find Ghost Devourer and learn how to break free from his control."

"But he's surrounded by so many people right now, how can we approach him?"

Someone asked.

The white-haired old man thought for a moment and then slowly said.

“We can’t make direct contact. We’re being watched by the Great God, and if we leave for too long, we’ll be noticed. We need to find a… scapegoat.”

He looked at a young man in the corner.

"Is the place where Kyokotsu is staying quite close to Osaka?"

The young man immediately lowered his head and answered.

"Since Hagoromo Gitsune of the Yokai Alliance went missing, Kyokotsu has been wandering around and is currently near Nara."

The white-haired old man smiled.

"Since he's so free, let's find him something to do."

He said a few words in a low voice, and the young man nodded and left.

Yokai Alliance, Kansai Branch.

Mad Bones sat in a dilapidated room, with a pot of wine and several empty cups in front of him.

He had already drunk most of the pot, his face flushed with alcohol, but the anger in his eyes had not diminished at all.

The door was pushed open, and a thin man squeezed in.