The King of Curses

Chapter 277 Confession
"Wow, Senior, are you crying?"

Song Yutang's eyes widened.

"But...what was it about Master's words just now that moved you so much?"

Cen Dongsheng glanced at the rearview mirror and found that there were indeed traces of tears at the corners of Jiang Yunmei's eyes.

He was confused and wondered if he had added onions to his words.

"You two idiots, this is not touching."

Jiang Yunmei put down her hand that was covering her forehead and looked speechless.

"After I noticed that I had been using the ability of telepathy unconsciously for a long time, I really controlled this ability. Now I can actively use and shut it down, but, uh..."

Her eyes fell on the car window.

There were a large number of rainbows floating in the atmosphere, and flames of brilliant colors burning on everyone's body. There were countless tiny noises ringing in the ears, like the buzzing of flies.

If you haven't experienced it yourself, this feeling is hard to describe and difficult to convey to others in words.

If Jiang Yunmei were to make an analogy herself, she felt like her "clairvoyance" and "clairaudience" were activated at full power at the same time, allowing her to observe that there was an additional overlapping layer in the world - that was the realm of mind, will, and spirit, which was no less rich than the material plane, and the amount of information that needed to be taken in increased exponentially.

"I can't quite accept this kind of stimulation. How should I put it? It's like seeing a tall building reflecting the sunlight..."

"Oh."

Cen Dongsheng nodded.

I didn’t expect Yun Mei’s progress to be so fast that he has already started to master telepathy.

This is the true meaning of "mind reading", which is probably one of the most enviable superpowers... Out of curiosity, he asked again:

"Can you see through my thoughts now?"

The feeling brought by "telepathy" is very strange. The colors and layers of the world are so rich that it is difficult for her to absorb it in a short period of time.

If observing ordinary people only requires gradual adaptation and learning how to select targets, then for the Curse Master—

The moment Jiang Yunmei looked at Cen Dongsheng, she subconsciously closed her eyes again, tears flowed from the corners of her eyes again, and she quickly shook her head.

"No, not yet. The light from the high-level spell-forbidden master is still too strong for Telepathy."

She recalled the experience of using her "clairvoyance" to observe An Zhizhen. She witnessed a nearby star floating in the sky at the dinner table. The strange and confusing feeling, as if it would explode if she looked at it for a second longer, was very impressive.
Compared with his clairvoyance, his telepathy allows him to observe people more deeply, reaching directly the spiritual level. Therefore, Jiang Yunmei himself will be more significantly affected by the observed object.

Candidates for the special class of curse master like Cen Dongsheng and Song Yutang were beyond her current tolerance. If she dared to use her telepathy to observe Miss An again, her mind might evaporate. She had to use it with caution.

……

After Jiang Yunmei described the difficulties she encountered, her two teammates nodded to show that they understood.

Cen Dongsheng started the engine.

During the rest of the journey, they talked and laughed, discussing the ghost market adventure and their future plans.

Jiang Yunmei participated in the conversation naturally and did not behave abnormally.

but……

With the ability of telepathy, who can resist not using it?
Especially to those close to you.

The closer the relationship, the more curious I am. I want to know his/her thoughts and understand the hidden thoughts in everyone's mind...

When Cen Dongsheng started driving and about an hour later on the journey home, while Song Yutang was drowsy leaning against the window, Jiang Yunmei concentrated her energy and prepared to face the mental impact after using "telepathy" on the high-level spell master.

Then, she secretly looked at the girl next to her, but had to close her eyes before she saw the real person.

Even though it was just a glimpse...

What is that light?
Jiang Yunmei held her forehead.

It was not simply a fire in the human body, but more like a temperature, an atmosphere, floating in the carriage. Jiang Yunmei quickly guessed that it was a reflection of each other's views, perceptions, and emotions.

Not she and she, but he and she——

The "warmth" emanating from Song Yutang was reflected in her pupils.

It was a pure light of pale pink, like a light freed from the shackles of self-doubt, becoming pure and shining.

The emotional nature of this light is also self-evident...

Jiang Yunmei almost forgot that, in addition to the anxiety caused by not being able to keep up with her two teammates, this school girl actually had another "thunderbolt":
Song Yutang has a crush on their captain.

The other party had told her this secret a long time ago, but had never revealed his true feelings to the real owner.

Now, Schoolgirl Song is already a candidate for the position of Special Class Curse Master, which means she is more than qualified, but her competitors are those two women.

Not only are they powerful, but they are also the type of people who are arbitrary and dictatorial. During this trip to the ghost market, Jiang Yunmei had seen them with her own eyes. They had very different personalities, but they were all powerful and troublesome. It was really stressful to get along with them, and she just wanted to stay away from them.

Not to mention others, even Teacher Cen felt like he was trying to survive in the cracks.

Of course, she had no sympathy for the man's predicament, because it was his fault for being a philanderer.

But...Yutang is different.

Although she thought that the child was a little stupid and fell in love with someone who was not worthy of being loved - Teacher Cen was trustworthy in everything else, but being a lover was really a bad sign - but Jiang Yunmei also knew that feelings were not something that could be forced.

When she thought of the consequences of her junior sister being discovered by the real owner, she couldn't help but shudder. Those two people would never show mercy to their love rivals.

So, Jiang Yunmei started to worry again.

It was not until Song Yutang woke up that he noticed something was wrong with his friend.

"Senior?"

"Ok?"

Jiang Yunmei, who was in distress, raised her head and her eyes met hers, which were quiet but smiling.

Those clear eyes reflected her own face, as if the other person was the one who could see through her soul.

"From now on, I won't say one thing and mean another, okay? To everyone."

The school girl lowered her voice and spoke softly.

"So, you don't have to worry about it anymore."

Jiang Yunmei opened her mouth and finally just muttered:
"It's hard to say..."

*
After several days of traveling, the three returned to Tianhai City. The trip to the ghost market came to an end.

Another day passed.

After receiving the news, Cen Dongsheng drove to the research base of the Super Working Committee.

Familiar training ground, familiar lounge.

Song Yutang arrived there early.

When Cen Dongsheng saw her, the girl was sitting cross-legged on a bench, meditating with her eyes closed.

She was wearing a white sportswear and had a long black ponytail. She had a dignified posture, a straight back, and a heroic beauty, like a heroine in a modern city.

The breeze blowing in from outside sways the leaves of the tropical plants in the pots; the shadows of the leaves dance, covering the jade-white face and beautiful facial features, quiet and beautiful.

In line with this atmosphere, a long sword was placed flat on the girl's knees. The sword was three feet and seven inches long, with a golden filigree dragon circling the hilt, its eyes inlaid with red coral, the scarlet color vivid, and a jade sword tassel in its mouth; there was no scabbard wrapped around it, the blade was like frost on a cold spring, and the cloud pattern flowed with the sunlight from the surroundings, and in a trance one could almost see the figure of a blue dragon rising from the mist.

It is indeed a beautiful sword.

After Song Yutang transformed it into his own forbidden item, and washed away the dust and rust that had been sealed deep in the lake, the sword really felt like the "magic weapon" in the rumors.

"Beauty is like jade and the sword is like a rainbow."

This sentence popped up in Cen Dongsheng's mind. He stood at the other end of the corridor and subconsciously stopped to watch.

Just like a painting, he thought.

……

After the Kunwu Sword fell into their hands, he immediately asked Jiang Yunmei and An Zhizhen to check it to confirm that there were no longer any remnants of spells, formations or wronged spirits on it, and then returned it to Song Yutang.

But according to Yu Tang, this sword will still drain a lot of the user's true energy, which seems to be the inherent characteristic of the sword. Maybe it's because this sword was forged by the dragon vein.

By the way, over in the Ghost Market, the Geomancer Association has lost its leader, the Dragon Slayer, and has now become a subordinate organization of the Yama Association, just like the Yin Opera Troupe.

Somewhat surprisingly, this organization actually believes in a path that is very different from what the Dragon Slayer himself does: most of them hope to use their Feng Shui knowledge to maintain the balance of the earth veins.

I don’t know whether to say that the man was too indifferent to his subordinates, or that he hid it too well, but after learning what the Dragon Slayer had done, this group of people were very shocked.

It was for this reason that they quickly accepted the leadership of Yi Qingyan, who had killed the Dragon Slayer himself. Only a small number of members left... and then were secretly executed by the Yama Society.

The remaining members of the Geomancer Society are unaware of the inside story. They are now trying to use a new formation to restore the depleted energy in the earth veins, hoping to make up for the mistakes made by their former leader.

Song Yutang had a sudden idea one day and tried to insert the sword into the formation. He found that this sword could also delay the adverse consequences brought about by the refining of the dragon veins in the entire Dragon Court.

But this was not her obligation, and Cen Dongsheng did not want this practice to damage the power of the Kunwu Sword. Therefore, Song Yutang has now become a guest of honor that the Geomancer Association is looking forward to. She only goes to the Ghost Market when she is free to use the power of Kunwu to speed up the operation of the formation.

……

Song Yutang heard the familiar footsteps of someone coming, and she slowly opened her eyes.

"Master."

The girl's pupils sparkled with surprise and she showed a sweet smile.

The disciple's temperament seems to be a little different from before...

Cen Dongsheng thought in his mind and walked over to ask.

"To what extent have you mastered the Kunwu Sword?"

Song Yutang lowered his eyes and stroked the sword with his fingertips that was shining with cold light.

"I first learned the skills displayed by the dragon slayer at that time..."

Only three days had passed since the war, but the two still remembered the details of that day very clearly. After encountering the challenge of Zhang Shidao, the Dragon Slayer sacrificed his fellow apprentice's life and blood, forcibly unsealed Kunwu, and successfully gained the upper hand for a period of time.

But it was also the first time for him to use this magical weapon. In addition, his opponent was at the same level as him, and the situation was extremely intense. He had no room to try anything. Therefore, even though he was a special grade, he only used the two simplest moves in the end.

And throughout the entire battle until the end when the Dragon Slayer fell, they had not seen the third kind...

"Amplification" and "Projection".

The former is to greatly enhance the power of the curse itself with the help of the infusion of the Kunwu Sword; while the latter is to project this power out.

The effects of the two sword moves are simple and crude. First, it allows the spell-binding master to exert strength beyond his own level, and second, it can greatly expand the attack distance. The disadvantage is that it will consume a large amount of true energy, which may be difficult for non-special spell-binding masters to bear.

"I have learned it, but it is still difficult to use it. Every time I swing one or two moves, I will be exhausted. This will leave a big flaw in actual combat. It takes some time to get used to it."

Song Yutang hesitated for a moment and then said:
"As for the new 'Sword Style', I have no idea yet. I think it would be better to get used to the daily use of the Kunwu Sword and master the basics first."

"Yes, that's right."

Cen Dongsheng nodded in agreement.

"In a couple of days, I will ask An Zhizhen and Yi Qingyan to come over. They are special-class spell masters, and their vision in some areas must be sharper than mine. They can guide you in your practice."

"I know, this is what we agreed on."

Song Yutang asked tentatively.

"So, Master asked me to come here today because... there's a change of plans?"

"No, I just want to check on you first, it's nothing serious."

Cen Dongsheng laughed.

"Didn't you say you've mastered the 'Sword Style' and can use it 'once or twice'? I want to see it with my own eyes."

This is the world's first special forbidden item, and he can't wait to see its power.

"Eh~"

But what Song Yutang cared about was very strange. Her tone was a little strange and her voice became light and floating.

"That is to say, those two people are not here now, and they will not come today, right?"

"Hmm? Yeah."

"So, Master came to see me alone."

"...That's right."

Song Yutang stood up and put away his sword.

"That's great. I have something to say to you, Master."

She walked up to the man, raised her head, and stared at his face from a close distance.

Cen Dongsheng was stunned.

The girl "invaded" the distance they had been deliberately maintaining in the past, without any shyness or hesitation.

He suddenly had a premonition.

Or, it is a "possibility" that men have already vaguely noticed, but have always turned a blind eye to, pretending not to see it.

Once you notice it, you need to face its blossoming and bearing fruit, and the relationship between the two people will also undergo a major change.

He feels that the current state of the relationship between the master and the apprentice is very good. They get along very comfortably and happily, without any pressure, and their relationship is close without overstepping the boundaries.

...If one day, this relationship "goes a step further", he doesn't know if he can treat her with the same attitude.

But the other party was obviously not satisfied.

Cen Dongsheng felt an inexplicable tension, a sense of urgency that was even greater than if he were thrown into the battlefield of a special-class spell-binding master.

He stared at Song Yutang's pretty face so close to him, his Adam's apple moved, and he swallowed the words back into his chest.

The girl's smile was reflected in his pupils, peaceful and beautiful, reminiscent of flowers blooming in summer.

"Cen Dongsheng."

She no longer used titles like "Master", as if to confirm each other's feelings, or to say goodbye to the ambiguous relationship in the past. She called him by his name, her tone gentle and serious.

"--I like you."

(End of this chapter)