Tokyo: My Hundred Demon Scroll

Otherwise, given his skill level, he would probably have had to use a forbidden technique passed down from the Ashiya clan to save his life.

The price of that forbidden technique would be at least five years of his lifespan.

In fact, Ashiya Doma is only thirty-five years old this year, but because he has used forbidden techniques many times, he looks like an old man in his fifties, and even his hair has fallen out.

"really?"

Nanami smiled and said admiringly, "Uncle, Sugao!"

Although her father was a scoundrel, her uncle doted on her.

Despite Ashiya Michima's appearance as a sleazy old man, he genuinely treated Nanami like his own daughter, even though he had no children of his own.

He risked his life to cure the slit-mouthed woman so that she could find happiness.

"That is!"

Of course, Ashiya Michima wouldn't tell Nanami these things.

He hoped the child could live a carefree life, and that even if he were gone one day, he would have enough money to go to school.

Junior high school, high school, university.

Ashiya's biggest dream now is to save enough dowry for Nanami so that her in-laws won't look down on her.

"I am a descendant of Ashiya Dōman!"

"Speedy One!!"

Uncle Doma dotes on Nanami. Their Ashiya clan's ancestor, Ashiya Doman, fought a decisive battle against Abe no Seimei a thousand years ago.

Although Doman lost that battle, he still managed to outmaneuver Seimei.

The Abe family never recovered from that setback.

Even Abe no Seimei was seriously injured and had to use the technique of splitting his soul to save his life.

Before Ashiya Dōman was defeated, he used all his life's work to curse the profession of Onmyoji.

This is why people in the exorcism community say that Onmyoji only perform divination and geomancy, and do not perform exorcisms.

Of course, there is cause and effect, and karma.

The Ashiya family also suffered the backlash of the curse.

Daoman's male descendants can cultivate spiritual power, but their spiritual level is fixed at 5, and they cannot cast high-level spells no matter what.

The woman possessed a strong spiritual constitution, but she would never awaken any spiritual power in her entire life and could only live as an ordinary person.

Because your spiritual power is zero, it's meaningless even if you have the qualifications to learn various forbidden techniques.

"Is the talisman finished?"

"Alright, Uncle, look, how's my drawing?"

Nanami picked up the talisman in her hand. After looking at it, Domo patted the girl's head and praised, "Oh, not bad, it's really beautifully drawn."

If this talisman was drawn by Nanami, then it is naturally a fake.

Dao Mo is indeed an exorcist, but when accepting various commissions, he still resorts to trickery, deception, and swindling.

They're selling counterfeit goods and spouting nonsense.

But they manage to swindle money from customers using various methods.

However, there is nothing we can do about it.

There aren't that many paranormal events.

Most of the people who come to me are actually hiding something, scaring themselves unnecessarily.

In Uncle Domo's experience, it's quite rare for someone like Eri Kisaki to come knocking on his door like this.

To be honest, it's fortunate that he's rarely seen.

Otherwise, given Uncle Daomo's abilities—being both incompetent and prone to recklessness—he probably wouldn't be alive today.

"I met two very impressive colleagues today."

"Uh-huh."

Nanami wasn't originally in the paranormal community. She was adopted by her uncle for three years, during which time she crammed a lot about demons and monsters.

"Do you remember Iijima and Mitsuchi that I told you about last time?"

"Yes, Iijima is a very skilled martial artist from the common people."

Nanami: "Mitsuchi is a descendant of the Five Elements Family."

"Today, my uncle took advantage of them."

Domo knew very well that if Gu Yun and Miyako found out that he had swindled money from Eri Kisaki, it would likely leave a bad impression.

Unfortunately, there was nothing he could do.

Nanami needs money to go to school, and the yakuza also come to collect the debt from time to time.

He himself didn't care, but Nana was still young, and Domo hoped that the child could have a fresh start.

When she gets a little older, she can transfer to a school in a remote city and start a completely new life.

Otherwise, even if he died and went to the underworld, he wouldn't have the face to see his sister.

"So tomorrow, my uncle will go and apologize."

As a Japanese, Ashiya Doma claims that he is absolutely second to none in the traditional Japanese art of dogeza (a type of prostration).

"I am coming too!"

"Nana gave birth to you..."

"This isn't just about my uncle!"

Although Nana is young, her attitude is very firm: "An apology should be sincere. Two people going together will definitely carry more weight than one person. That's what you taught me, Uncle."

Moreover, she has already mastered the essence of Ashiya Doma's traditional dogeza skills.

Tomorrow will be the perfect time for Tugezu to make his mark and achieve great things!

"Ha ha ha ha."

Domo laughed loudly, "Yoshi! No matter what happens tomorrow, we're going out for barbecue tonight!"

"Long live! Long live Uncle! Long live barbecue!"

Even if they face retaliation from the Iijima family, at least they should enjoy themselves today.

Chapter 42 Visit

At night, Gu Yun and Mei Yezi finished washing up.

At the warm invitation of Tamaki Iijima, the Takagami family decided to stay at the Tanigumo family's house for a few days.

Miyako had finally managed to meet with Iijima Tamaki, so her mother was determined to treat her well and show her the proper hospitality.

"Nao has already planned out the specific arrangements."

"Let's relax in Tokyo for a few days from now on."

The Iijima family is a newly emerging powerful family that is rising at an astonishing speed. They don't have many relatives to begin with, and the Takagami family is a staunch ally of the supernatural world of Gu Yun.

The mother was already worried about Gu Yun's involvement in the exorcism circle.

Fortunately, there was Miyako, who could entrust Gu Yun's safety to her.

She may not have any other skills, but in Tokyo, whatever the Takagami family wants or wants to do, the wealthy Tamaki says there's nothing she can't do!

"By the way, I have a close friend whose daughter is having her birthday this week."

The mother asked, "Miyako, are you interested?"

"Can we go?"

Miyako hesitated. She had attended exorcist gatherings before, but those gatherings were more classical and Japanese in style. She had never been to a Western-style birthday party.

"what is the relationship."

Given the Iijima family's current strength and status, what's the big deal about taking a few people?

“It was originally a banquet for our own people,” Tamaki Iijima quietly told Miyako. “Besides, Mei, the child’s mother, and I have already discussed it and agreed that she should recognize me as her godmother.”

An adopted daughter who doesn't change her surname or her social standing—this is a close relationship that's only slightly less intimate than a marriage alliance.

"Hey~~~"

Miyako chuckled to herself, "So, Kotani Kumo is going to have a little sister?"

“So don’t feel pressured,” Tamaki Iijima added, “I’ll have Nao prepare the dresses and such for you.”

"Oh, I'm a little curious."

Miyako said, "Then I'll trouble you, Tamaki-chan. It'll be a good opportunity to broaden my horizons."

She is a powerful exorcist and the head of the Mitsuchi family.

However, the noble families and aristocrats of today's high society cannot compare with the Mitsuchi family in terms of history. Even those tycoons have only been established for a little over a hundred years.

But when it comes to trends, Mitsubishi is not only out of touch, it's even being kind to say they're behind the times.

You should know that the Michui House doesn't even have hot water.

"Expanding one's horizons? It's not that exaggerated."

Tamaki Iijima said with a smile, "This time, Miyako, you can attend as my sister and brother-in-law."

The circle of spiritual masters is relatively niche and mysterious. Apart from the Abe family, only a portion of the ten most prestigious families are associated with celebrities.

Neither Mitsuchi nor Iijima were members of any prominent exorcism families, so they cannot be considered official figures.

Officials generally refer to people like them as "unofficial masters."

Therefore, in terms of fame outside of the spirit world, Miyako is basically equivalent to an ordinary person.

To prevent others from seeing through her disguise, the mother made thorough preparations, having Miyako and the others participate under the name of the Iijima family, ensuring they would not be looked down upon.

"Huan-chan is always so thoughtful."