Curse Returns: Eight Extraordinary Skills? I lack nothing.

It's already overflowing.

“Okay.” Yuuto had already gotten into position.

Miwa Kasumi immediately came over, raised her phone, and snapped a picture. After taking the picture, she looked down at it, unable to suppress her smile.

"I've made a profit, I've made a profit..." she muttered to herself.

Yu Ren pretended not to hear.

Once on the tram, which wasn't crowded, the two found a window seat where no one was around.

Miwa Kasumi put away her phone and finally became serious:

"By the way, Mr. Yuto, I heard from Nishimiya-senpai that you came here specifically to learn the Niten Ichiryu style, right?"

"Yeah." Yuuto replied

“Let me tell you what I know first,” Miwa Kasumi said to Yuuto.

Shinkage-ryu and Ryoun Ichi-ryu both belong to schools that have lineages in both the outer and inner worlds. Miwa Kasumi had a general understanding of their situations, so she cleared her throat and began to explain:

"Niten Ichi-ryu is a style created by Miyamoto Musashi. Its core is the use of two swords, one large and one small, to separate yin and yang."

"In terms of sorcery, their two-day sun-drenching breathing technique is quite famous."

Yu-ren nodded, signaling her to continue.

"Miyamoto Musashi's original surname was Fujiwara, but he also used the clan name Shinmen." Miwa Kasumi recalled what her teacher, who was the lineage holder of the Shinkage-ryu school, had explained to her during a history lesson:

"The book 'The Book of Five Rings' by Miyamoto Musashi is signed by Fujiwara Genshin, the Shinmen Musashi-no-kami."

"The current family that is the best in two days is said to be a branch of the direct descendants of Miyamoto Musashi, and their surname is Shinmen, so the lineage is continuous."

New free.

Yu Ren noted down this surname.

"As for the current rules..." Miwa Kasumi's expression turned a little strange when she got to this point:

"The Shinmen family used to never teach the Two-Day First Style to outsiders, but after the current head of the family took over, the style of the entire family changed drastically."

"Not only has a kendo dojo been established, but as long as you pay enough money, you can learn the corresponding two-day first-class kendo."

Teaching for money is unheard of in the entire world of sorcery.

Their reputation is alright in Tokyo, this emerging metropolis; most of the sorcerers here are reformists.

However, in Kyoto, a city with a large number of long-standing sorcery families, led by the three main families, their reputation is quite poor.

“It’s normal,” Yuuto said. After all, he still had to go to that person to learn swordsmanship, so he couldn’t really comment. He could only offer this one sentence.

"No, please let me finish." Miwa Kasumi subconsciously lowered her voice and leaned close to Yuuto's ear to continue speaking.

"The current head of their family is quite a unique person."

Yuuto is waiting for the next step.

"He's extremely greedy; he'll agree to anything as long as you pay him."

"If you don't give them money, their expression will immediately change."

“There was someone who wanted to learn before, but he didn’t pay enough money. He was left waiting in the yard all day, and in the end, they weren’t even allowed to enter.”

Yuuto smiled: "That's just right."

"Huh?" The poor child, Miwa Kasumi, didn't understand what Yuuto meant at first.

“I gave a very large sponsorship. According to Nishimiya Momo, this is the largest sponsorship since the opening of the new government.”

Miwa Kasumi was stunned for a long while, then nodded blankly:

"Then you'll definitely be treated like a VIP once you go in."

As the tram passed several stations, the scenery outside the window changed from high-rise buildings to low-rise houses, and then to farmland and groves.

After arriving at their destination, the two got off the train.

The station is small, and outside it is a two-lane road lined with houses and small shops on both sides.

Miwa Kasumi watched as Yuuto led her quickly toward a small hill to the east:

"The ancestors of the Shinmen family included a very powerful barrier master who set up a large defensive tent on their territory."

"No one expected that this ancient defensive tent would also be effective against electronic devices. Once inside, the positioning function becomes useless, which is why guidance from others is required."

Chapter 26 Xia Youjie

The two of them were physically strong, and their speed was incredibly fast. They arrived at their destination half an hour later.

The courtyard is quite large, surrounded by a gray-white wall with several pine trees peeking out from the top.

The main gate is a traditional wooden gatehouse with a plaque bearing four large characters.

[Two days, one level]

Two disciples were guarding the entrance. After Youren explained his identity and purpose, one quickly went inside to report, while the other led the two of them inside.

The courtyard is a typical Japanese garden.

The ground is paved with gravel, with a few stones scattered around. The pine trees are neatly trimmed, and the air smells of wood and moss.

Passing through the courtyard, there was a wooden dojo. The eaves were high, the sliding doors were tightly closed, and the faint sound of wooden swords clashing could be heard from inside.

A young man in a kendo uniform stood at the door. He bowed and greeted the two as they approached.

"Mr. Kasuga, the head of the family is waiting for you."

Miwa Kasumi clearly didn't want to see the head of the family. After winking at Yuuto, she said, "I won't go in. I'll wait for you outside."

Yu Ren nodded and followed the young man inside.

As you open the door to the dojo, a mixture of wood and tatami mats wafts out.

The interior space is very large, and the floor is made of old wood that has been stepped on for countless years.

Several calligraphy and paintings hung on the wall, and a katana and a kodachi were displayed on a shelf in the corner.

Seven or eight people were practicing, dressed in kendo uniforms, holding wooden swords, their movements slow but extremely steady.

Upon seeing someone enter, he merely nodded in greeting and continued wielding his knife.

The young man led Yuuto through the practice area to the innermost Japanese-style room.

The moment he opened the door, Yuuto saw someone sitting on the tatami mat.

She was in her fifties, with half-gray hair, but it was neatly combed. She wore a dark kimono with a wide sash around her waist.

She has a round face and small but bright eyes.

Hearing the door open, he looked up, saw Youren, and his face immediately lit up with a smile. He quickly stood up and went to greet him at the door.

"Oh, Yuuto-kun, it's an honor to meet you. I am Shinmen Shishun."

"Meeting you today, I am truly impressed by your extraordinary demeanor and dashing appearance."

"At such a young age, he is so calm, reserved, and has an outstanding character. He is clearly not an ordinary person."

"Not only is he handsome and charming, but he also has a limitless future..."

The young man who had led the man in lowered his head deeply and then retreated as if fleeing.

Shinmen Shiho acted as if he hadn't seen anything and continued talking to himself.

Yuuto stood there rather awkwardly. Although he was prepared, he hadn't expected this situation.

This hardly seems like the head of a long-established family in the world of sorcery, a representative of the top swordsmanship school Niten Ichi-ryu, and a first-level sorcerer.

Finally, Yuuto could only nod slightly and say:

"Mr. Xinfu..."

"Don't call me 'sir,' it's too formal!" Shinmen Shiho grabbed Yuuto's wrist, his enthusiasm excessive. "Just call me Master, come, come, please have a seat!"

He led Youren into the house and personally poured him tea.

"I'm truly delighted that you've come to learn swordsmanship, Yuuto-kun. There are so few young people as sincere as you these days!"

Sincerity.

Although Shinmen Shiho didn't specify what kind of sincerity it was, Yuuto knew it.

Shinmen Shihoon patted his chest and guaranteed:

"The Niten Ichi-ryu school has been passed down for over 300 years, starting with its founder Miyamoto Musashi. It has been passed down through generations with only one disciple, and the number of inner disciples is extremely limited."

"When it comes to me, although the rules are relaxed, the things that are part of the inner sect are generally things that ordinary people can't even see if they want to!"

“But you are different. I welcome young people like Yu-ren who are young, capable, and sincere from the bottom of my heart.”

Yu Ren picked up his teacup, took a sip, and said, "Then I'll have to trouble you, Master."

"No trouble at all!" the patriarch laughed heartily. "The amount you gave me is no trouble at all!"

He paused, then lowered his voice:

"To be honest, some people have asked me before, but they weren't sincere enough, so I ignored them."

"You understand, Mr. Yu, that when it comes to passing on traditions, it's all about sincerity, right?"

Yuuto nodded.

Shinmen Shiho's smile grew even brighter...

Panxing Sect Headquarters.

Manami Suda pushed open the door to the Japanese-style room and went inside.

Inside, Xia Youjie was sitting cross-legged, holding a document in his hand.

He wore five robes, his long black hair was half-tied into a bun, and a strand of bangs hung down in front of his forehead.

Manami sat down opposite him: "Lord Natsuyu, there's something you might be interested in."

Xia Youjie looked up: "Hmm?"

Manami handed over her phone; a video was playing on the screen.