While I was chanting a curse, the system said I was Xiao Yan?

The car drove on the mountain road for about half an hour, and the scenery outside the window gradually changed from dense forests to sparse houses, and then from houses to slightly old streets.

Tianyan glanced out the car window. The buildings on both sides of the street were clearly products of the late 20th century, with mottled walls and faded signs. The whole street exuded a desolate feeling of being forgotten by the times.

"arrive."

Gojo Satoru sprang up from his seat, opened the car door, and jumped out with a swift and decisive movement.

Tianyan got out of the car and looked up at the building in front of him.

The old three-story school building has yellowed white paint on its exterior walls, with several patches of peeling paint revealing the gray-black cement underneath.

The weeds on the playground were half a person tall, the basketball hoop was crooked, and the net was so badly damaged that only a few strands of wire remained.

The entire school was eerily quiet; there wasn't even a bird chirping.

At the school gate, a middle-aged man in a dark suit and gold-rimmed glasses was already waiting there. Beside him stood two men dressed as police officers, holding folders and with serious expressions.

When the middle-aged man saw Gojo Satoru jump out of the car, his eyelids twitched noticeably, but he quickly composed himself and strode over to meet him.

"Gojo-kun, Natsuyu-kun, you've had a long journey. Was your trip smooth?"

His voice was polite and reserved, carrying a respectful tone towards a superior.

"Sorry to keep you waiting, Ijichi!"

Gojo Satoru waved his hand, his tone casual as if greeting an old friend: "I took a slightly longer route, is it alright?"

"Sorry we're late."

Xia Youjie said that Qian also got out of the car.

"No, no, it's okay."

Ichiji quickly waved his hand, his gaze falling on Tenyan, who got off the car afterward, a hint of doubt flashing in his eyes: "Who is this...?"

"Oh, him." Gojo Satoru turned to the side and pointed his thumb behind him: "Zen-in Ten'en, this year's transfer student."

Ijichi paused for a moment, then looked troubled. "Gojo-kun, does the school know about this? And this mission..."

"Don't worry, don't worry, there won't be any problems!"

Gojo Satoru patted him on the shoulder and chuckled lightly, "With me and Gon here, what could possibly happen?"

"We are the strongest!"

Ichiji opened his mouth, then looked at Xia Youjie, who was standing to the side with a constant smile, and finally sighed and nodded.

"Well... alright, please follow me."

He turned and walked toward the school gate, saying as he went, "This school was abandoned three months ago due to insufficient enrollment. But after it was abandoned, nearby residents began to report that they could hear strange noises coming from the school building at night, and some people even saw red lights flashing in the windows on the third floor."

"A day ago, two high school students said they came here to test their courage. After they went in, they never came out. The police searched the surveillance footage but found nothing. It's as if the two high school students vanished into thin air."

He stopped in front of the school gate, took out a folded piece of paper from the inside pocket of his suit, unfolded it, and stuck it on the gatepost.

"Then, I'll put down the 'tent' now."

He formed a mudra with his hands and chanted softly:

"Born of darkness, from darkness to darkness, cleansing away all filth and defilement."

A semi-transparent black film spread out from the sky, enveloping the entire school building like an inverted bowl.

"alright."

He stepped back a few paces and bowed to the three of them: "I entrust this to you three."

Gojo Satoru, hands in his pockets, swaggered toward the school gate.

Xia Youjie followed behind, his steps steady.

Tianyan walked at the back, and glanced back at Yidizhi, who was standing there with his hands clenched tightly and a fine layer of sweat on his forehead.

"He's very nervous," Tianyan said softly.

"Of course I'm nervous."

Without turning his head, Gojo Satoru, who was walking ahead, said, "He's a good person. Two ordinary high school students have gone missing, their fate unknown, although I think they're already dead."

Xia Youjie: "Wu, we can't say that. We must have hope and do our best to help find them."

That's a bit of positive energy, patriarch!

I also think they're dead!

Tianyan didn't say anything more and followed the two into the school gate. The moment they entered, it seemed that most of the light from the outside world was blocked by a barrier called "Tent".

Outside, the sun was shining brightly, but inside the barrier, it was already as if night had just fallen.

Crossing the overgrown playground and stepping onto the steps in front of the teaching building, the three people's footsteps echoed in the empty corridor.

The first-floor corridor was dark, the classroom doors on both sides were closed, and the glass in the windows was covered with a layer of dust, so the light that came in was dim and weak.

The air was filled with a damp, musty smell, mixed with a kind of indescribable fishy sweetness.

Xia Youjie stopped and turned his head to look at Wutiao Wu.

"Wu, where is the cursed spirit?"

Gojo Satoru tilted his head, his eyes, hidden behind sunglasses, narrowed slightly, as if he were scanning with six eyes.

A moment later, he raised his chin and gestured towards the upstairs.

"Third floor, the restroom."

Which toilet?

"The one on the east side."

Gojo Satoru strode towards the stairs: "Women's restroom."

Xia Youjie followed behind, his brows furrowed slightly: "The beggar in the toilet?"

"Most likely."

Gojo Satoru spoke in a relaxed tone, as if discussing what to have for lunch: "This legend is widespread in the Kanto region, and there are quite a few cursed spirits that have been formed, but one that can make two high school students 'vanish into thin air' must be at least level two or higher."

Tianyan followed behind the two, listening to their conversation while his mind raced to search for relevant information.

Hanako in the toilet.

He had certainly heard of this legend; it was one of the most well-known school ghost stories in Japan.

But what truly interested him wasn't the legend itself, but rather...

He had watched a video called "Hanako and the Exorcist".

It tells a touching and tear-jerking story about a girl named Hanako and an exorcist.

The art style is exquisite, the plot is profound, and the background music is beautiful.

Although Tianyan felt that the "Hanako" he knew and the Hanako in the toilet in front of him might be completely different things.

But that's okay, it doesn't stop him from suddenly becoming interested!

He said, "Let me do this!"

"Let Tianyan handle this..."

"well?"

Gojo Satoru, who was walking in front, paused and turned around. Looking at the suddenly ignited Tenyan, a hint of surprise flashed in his azure eyes behind his sunglasses.

Although he had also wanted to see Tianyan's strength, he didn't expect Tianyan to bring it up himself, and he immediately felt that this person was someone he could get along with!

Xia Youjie nodded in agreement. Who wouldn't admire such a responsible future classmate!

She still expressed her concern verbally: "Are you alright? Don't push yourself too hard."

Gojo Satoru: "Will we win?"

Tianyan nodded: "Don't worry, we'll win. I'll handle this cursed spirit!"