Tokyo Knights: The Odd Jobs X Files

Upon hearing about this legendary organization of evil sorcerers, the righteous spiritual practitioners, including Izayama Yomi, were all shocked.

Yan Shan was somewhat bewildered. He was indeed a member of the "Nine Chrysanthemums Faction," and one of the "Nine Chrysanthemums." He held a high position and wielded considerable power within the faction. He had indeed infiltrated Saint-Tropez Pharmaceutical and intended to seize control of the company, but this was his personal action. When did it become an order from the organization?

"Who are you!"

Yan Shan questioned.

"I am the leader of the Earth Gate!"

The dark figure said.

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At that moment, in the basement of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, Geng Ji, the leader of the Jimon sect, who was sleeping, suddenly jolted awake from her dream.

"What's going on? Did I have a nightmare?"

Geng Ji was not fully conscious.

Chapter 721 Meddling in Others' Business

The Lord of the Earth Gate?

Upon hearing the shadowy figure claim to be the Lord of the Earth Gate, Yan Shan was shocked for a moment, then immediately knelt down and said, "Yan Shan, the 'Nine Chrysanthemum' servant, pays respects to the Lord of the Earth Gate!"

In its early years, the "Nine Chrysanthemums School" was divided into "Four Gates", "Nine Chrysanthemums", "Twelve Altars" and "Thirty-Six Societies". It grew stronger during the Japanese invasion war, but was also severely weakened by the defeat. The "Twelve Altars" and "Thirty-Six Societies" were destroyed, and most of the "Nine Chrysanthemums" no longer existed. Only the "Four Gates" were preserved intact.

Afterwards, taking advantage of the post-war economic boom in Japan, the "Four Gates" supported a group of sorcerers and established new "Nine Chrysanthemums", "Twelve Altars", and "Thirty-Six Societies". As a result, this originally loose alliance of sorcerers began to become a tight organization headed by the "Four Gates", with a clear hierarchy. Even though Yan Shan was one of the "Nine Chrysanthemums" and considered a powerful figure within the "Nine Chrysanthemums" faction, he still had to be humble and subservient in front of the Earth Gate Master, one of the "Four Gates".

Of course, even if the other party was not the master of the Earth Gate, given the strength he displayed when he suddenly arrived, Yan Shan would not dare not kneel unless he wanted to die immediately.

The dark figure paused for a moment. "No, I was just using a random alias. You actually are!"

However, by sheer coincidence, the shadowy figure didn't rush to shut Yan Shan up. Instead, he guided him, saying, "Yan Shan, didn't you say that all you needed to do was curse and kill some of the die-hards among the higher-ups at Saint-Treasury Pharmaceuticals, and intimidate the fence-sitters, so that those higher-ups under your control could take control of Saint-Treasury Pharmaceuticals and make it our 'Nine Chrysanthemums Faction's' base for refining secret medicines? Why did you make such a big fuss? Do you know that this will ruin our 'Nine Chrysanthemums Faction's' long-planned dormancy!"

Upon hearing the shadowy figure's words, Isayama Yomi and the others immediately realized something.

No wonder they fought for so long before this man named Yan Shan finally appeared. Moreover, it was he who "activated" the form of the "Chikaro" female giant and caused the deaths of so many executives at Saint-Tek Pharmaceuticals. It turns out that he orchestrated all of this himself in order to seize control of Saint-Tek Pharmaceuticals, this Japanese pharmaceutical giant!

Yan Shan was puzzled. He explained, "Sir, it's not what you think, I..."

"Enough! I don't want to hear your explanation!"

Suddenly, a wicked and terrifying giant hand appeared, gripping Yan Shan tightly, rendering him speechless and immobile.

"You've done a poor job. I'll deal with you later!"

The shadowy figure said coldly, "You caused such a commotion that I had no choice but to kill everyone..."

Upon hearing that the shadowy figure intended to kill everyone present, Isayama Yomi and the other two immediately gripped their weapons, preparing to fight the shadowy figure to the death.

The executives of Saint-Gobain Pharmaceuticals immediately knelt down: "Sir, please don't kill us! We are willing to do anything for you! The president is dead, the company is now ours, and from now on we will obey your every command!"

"If you're going to kill someone, just kill those three women. They're still useful!"

Without any hesitation, these people betrayed Isayama Yomi and the other two who had been protecting them. Isayama Yomi and Kijuu Arashi knew these people's nature well and were not surprised at all. However, Hazuki Tomei had little experience dealing with these people and was furious at their actions: "We risked our lives to protect you, and you treat us like this!"

"Shut up! If you're here to protect us, then die for us!"

"That's right! Our lives are far more valuable than yours, you psychics!"

"Thousands upon thousands of families depend on us for survival. How can your few lives compare to ours!"

These executives from Sentex Pharmaceuticals passionately declared their worth, arguing that they were more deserving of life than people like Yomi Isayama.

The shadowy figure ignored them, saying, "No need. If you die, my people will naturally become the new top executives of the group. You can kneel before me today to save your lives, but tomorrow, when your lives are no longer threatened, you'll dare to betray me. How could I dare to keep you alive!"

No, you can drug us or use black magic on us, then we won't be able to betray you, right? That's how it's always shown on TV, why don't you follow the script!

Before the executives of Shengte Pharmaceuticals could even voice their complaints, the shadowy figure transformed into a gigantic, evil hand, which slapped down, turning the remaining executives of Shengte Pharmaceuticals into minced meat.

Seeing this bloody and cruel scene, the three people beside Isayama Yomi, unusually, did not feel any pity, but rather a sense of pleasure.

They aren't really saints; they don't think every human life is incredibly precious. For some people, their greatest value is simply to die!

Even Hazuki Tomei, the softest-hearted of the three, had previously saved a murderer, only to have him commit murder again without remorse. This made her realize that simply saving someone is useless; it is also necessary to make the person being saved realize their mistakes and repent. If not, then death would be a relief for them.

"Alright, it's your turn now."

The shadowy figure then turned its attention to Isayama Yomi and the other two: "You three have good potential. If you're willing to join my 'Nine Chrysanthemums Faction,' I might spare your lives!"

Just as Izayama Yomi and Kijuu Arashi were about to firmly refuse and express their determination, Hazuki Tomei spoke first: "Don't listen to him, everyone! This cowardly guy must be thinking we're pretty and wants to trick us into going back to be his mistresses, then take advantage of us, and maybe even use our bodies!"

After a series of beeps to silence the noise, Ye Yuedong, his face flushed with righteous indignation, exclaimed, "Let's fight him to the death!"

Shadow: "..."

Dongming, what do you usually watch?! And aren't you going to corrupt Rin too? Maybe you should let Rin stay with Chikara, you terrible teacher!

Although Hazuki Tomei's words were nonsense, Isayama Yomi and Kijuu Arashi still had no chance of surrendering.

One is the adopted daughter of the leader of the Exorcist Alliance, and the other is a hidden priestess of the Ise Grand Shrine. Both of them bear the honor of their families and the shrine, and they would never do anything to bring shame to their families and the shrine.

"Fine, since you refuse to surrender, then die here today!"

The shadowy figure waved its hand, about to wipe out Isayama Yomi and the others, when suddenly a bright light shone, and the shadowy figure's evil hand melted away like ice and snow. The old shrine maiden of the Fire Cloud Shrine appeared out of thin air and said to the shadowy figure: "You heretic, do not die!"

"Old woman, you're still alive!"

Upon seeing the old witch, the shadowy figure was terrified (though it was originally black), and then immediately fled with Yan Shan.

After the shadowy figure retreated, the rooftop, already on the verge of collapse, completely crumbled without his support. Isayama Yomi and the others fell weightlessly, and a ball of light suddenly rose up, enveloping the three of them and protecting them from harm.

After everything settled down and the orb of light disappeared, the old priestess asked the three, "Are you all alright?"

Isayama Yomi was most familiar with the old priestess, and she breathed a sigh of relief: "It's alright, thank you, priestess."

Gui Zhoulan followed up, "High Priestess, what brings you here?"

The old shrine maiden did not answer the two of them, but instead looked at Hazuki Tomei, who was wearing several kusagi (Japanese fox) cloaks: "Who is that old woman from Osomoriyama to you?"

Although she didn't name names, Hazuki Higashima clearly knew who the old shrine maiden was asking about, and she chuckled dryly, saying, "That's my grandmother."

The old witch shook her head at Ye Yue Dongming and said, "How did you cultivate with such a half-baked amount of spiritual power? How did that old woman teach her granddaughter?"

Hazuki Tomei's lips twitched slightly, but he still said, "I ran away halfway through my cultivation, it has nothing to do with my grandmother!"

Although she says she hates her grandmother the most, when she hears someone say something bad about her grandmother, Hazuki Tomei will still subconsciously protect her grandmother.

"Hmph, at least you have some conscience."

The old witch chuckled softly: "That old woman wrote to me a few days ago, asking me to look after her granddaughter who ran away from home and came to Tokyo. I'm practically on my deathbed myself, who can I possibly look after? I'll just let that old woman come over herself. Judging by the time, she should be here soon."

"No!"

Hazuki Tomei's vision went black, and she almost fainted.

The person she feared most in her life was her grandmother. The old woman had an extremely strong personality and would never show mercy to her own granddaughter, and her training was extremely strict.

Hazuki Tomei couldn't stand her grandmother's strict training, so she ran away from home under the pretense of preparing for the college entrance exam, and from then on, she was free to roam the world.

Now that she heard her grandmother was coming to find her, Hazuki Hidana really wished she had just been grabbed by that shadowy figure and made a mistress, so at least she wouldn't have to face her grandmother...

After leaving Hazuki Tomei speechless with just two sentences, the old shrine maiden turned to face Isayama Yomi and Oniju Arashi: "Are you two alright?"

Isayama Yomi and Kijuu Arashi respectfully said, "It's alright, thank you for saving us, Great Priestess."

"No need to thank me. I sensed an extremely evil spiritual energy in Tokyo, so I came to check it out. Saving you was just a coincidence."

The old witch said calmly.

Izayama Yomi sighed, "I never imagined that all of this was orchestrated by the 'Nine Chrysanthemums Faction' in order to seize control of Saint-Tek Pharmaceuticals..."

Gui Zhoulan didn't find this surprising. She said, "In recent years, the 'Nine Chrysanthemums Faction' has been trying to control major companies in Japan. There are even a large number of 'Nine Chrysanthemums Faction' members infiltrating government agencies. They seem to be preparing to control Japan in secret in this way."

She knew all this because the Ise Grand Shrine had always been responsible for protecting the dream interpreter, Princess Ding, beneath the National Diet Building. That place was arguably the most concentrated repository of confidential information in all of Japan. If it weren't for the fact that Oniju Ran didn't invest in stocks, she could easily have become a "Stock Market Guru of the National Diet Building" based solely on the information she gleaned there. Of course, she could also have lost everything and been forced into prostitution…

"I see."

Now the logic made sense, but Isayama Yomi still couldn't figure out one thing. She asked the old priestess, "By the way, priestess, do you know what that extremely evil spiritual power is?"

The extremely evil spiritual power that the old witch mentioned earlier should refer to the Black Tide. As an exorcist who has been fighting on the front lines for many years, Isayama Yomi is quite knowledgeable, but she has never seen spiritual power that she finds so repulsive.

The old witch pondered for a moment, then said, "That spiritual power must have been produced by the mixture of karma and the 'parasitic fruit'."

"'Parasitic fruit,' what is that?"

Both Isayama Yomi and Kijuu Arashi were very curious, but Hazuki Tomei was now completely despondent, indifferent to everything and uninterested in anything.

The old shrine maiden explained to the two of them, "Speaking of which, that thing is related to the 'Nine Chrysanthemums School.' It is a dream fruit created by a madman in the 'Nine Chrysanthemums Sacred Way,' the predecessor of the 'Nine Chrysanthemums School,' that can grant people's wishes."

“At that time, the ‘Nine Chrysanthemum Sacred Path’ was not an evil path, and that madman did not create ‘Parasitic Fruit’ with the intention of doing evil.”

"But the human heart is unpredictable. The 'parasitic fruit' ripens with the mind, but because the human heart is full of desires, the 'parasitic fruit' eventually becomes an evil thing that nourishes desires."

"They attach themselves to people, drawing on their desires to take root and sprout. Once mature, they develop various powerful abilities depending on the 'nutrients (desires)' they receive, and the parasites also become slaves to their desires, turning into monsters in every sense of the word."

"Because of the rampant spread of 'parasite fruit,' the world (referring only to Japan) was filled with all kinds of monsters. Later, the En no Kyouzai led his army of demons and gods to eliminate those monsters. Those 'parasite fruits' were either destroyed or sealed. The madman of the 'Nine Chrysanthemum Sacred Path' also destroyed the method of making 'parasite fruit' and then committed suicide. Only then did the calamity caused by 'parasite fruit' subside."

"I thought the 'parasite fruit' had disappeared, but I didn't expect it to reappear today. I hope it's just a coincidence."

The evil creature that had disappeared for a thousand years reappeared, and the old witch couldn't help but sigh.

"It can absorb people's desires..."

After pondering for a moment, Izayama Yomi said, "But this doesn't seem quite like the evil spiritual power we just saw..."

The old witch continued, "This 'parasitic fruit' was made by the 'Nine Chrysanthemum Sacred Path' using a secret method. It's not surprising that the 'Nine Chrysanthemum Sect' may have other methods for utilizing the 'parasitic fruit'."

After hearing the old shaman's explanation, Isayama Yomi understood.

Indeed, absorbing desires to become a monster is just the most low-level use of the "Parasitic Fruit." The "Nine Chrysanthemums School" uses other secret techniques to cultivate the "Parasitic Fruit," which may indeed make the "Parasitic Fruit" even more terrifying.

"Alright, you've all worked hard tonight, go back and get some rest."

The old priestess spoke to Isayama Yomi and the others.

Izayama Yomi nodded. It was indeed time to go back, but resting was out of the question. She would probably have to spend the whole night writing reports. She needed to report in detail to Jinguji Ayame about the events that had happened that night, such as the "Nine Chrysanthemums Faction's" conspiracy to take over Saint-Special Pharmaceuticals and the appearance of the Lord of the Earth Gate.

As far as Isayama Yomi knows, the "Nine Chrysanthemums Faction" has four gates: Heaven, Earth, Ghost, and Secret. The Heaven Gate expands outwards, while the Earth Gate infiltrates inwards. This time, the Earth Gate attempted to take over Saint-Gobain Pharmaceuticals, and although it failed by chance, it must still have a backup plan. She needs to remind the Countermeasures Office to be careful that the Earth Gate doesn't take control of this Japanese pharmaceutical giant.

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After leaving the headquarters of Saint-Tropico, the shadowy figure didn't go far. Instead, he brought Yan Shan to a secluded spot nearby, dumped Yan Shan in front of Qian Jialuo, and said, "I've brought you the man. Do with him as you please."

Qian Jialuo looked at Li Xin with a complicated expression and said resentfully, "Why did you have to meddle in my business!"

Li Xin shook his head slightly: "It's not meddling, it's work."

He snapped his fingers, and Mao Lixia emerged from the shadows with Matsue Misa. Li Xin said to Qian Jialuo, "Your apprentice paid me to hire you. If you want to scold someone, scold your apprentice. Don't blame me!"

Seeing the concern in Matsue Misa's eyes, Chikara couldn't help but say, "Misa, you..."

“Master, I’m sorry, I didn’t listen to you again this time.”

Matsue Misa bowed to Chika.

Chapter 722 This was really good!

"you……"

Yan Shan appeared extremely confused at this moment.

What exactly is going on? Can someone tell him what situation he's facing?

"You have no right to speak here!"

Li Xin flicked out a finger, striking Yan Shan on the forehead and knocking him unconscious.

This is a touching time for the master and disciple to reunite, don't disturb them, you bastard!

However, Yan Shan's voice drew Qian Jialuo's attention back to him. For Qian Jialuo, there was probably nothing in the world that could attract her attention more than Yan Shan.

"Yan Shan!"

Qian Jialuo's eyes turned fierce. She raised the magic weapon in her hand, ready to strike Yan Shan and cut him into a human pig first.

Li Xin quickly stopped her and shook his head slightly at Qian Jialuo.

He certainly didn't pity Yan Shan. This kind of trash could be killed without Li Xin blinking an eye, even if he killed a hundred of him. The things he had done deserved to be torn to pieces, which wouldn't be enough to appease public anger. However, since Matsue Misa was still present, Li Xin didn't want Matsue Misa to see Qian Jialuo's hideous appearance.

After being stopped by Li Xin, Qian Jialuo calmed down a bit, hesitated for a moment, and did not take action against Yan Shan for the time being.

Of course, this doesn't mean that Chikaro let Yanshan go. Rather, she plans to torture him properly when Matsue Misa is not around. She can't let him die too easily, otherwise the lives of more than thirty people in her entire village will not allow it!