The Japanese-fear sorcerer who started by taking in Tomie

The Heart Sutra, also known as the Prajnaparamita Heart Sutra, is the shortest and most widely circulated of the Prajnaparamita Sutras, containing only about two hundred characters. Its core message is "Form is emptiness, emptiness is form," yet it is one of the most important Buddhist scriptures.

But this Japanese translation of only two hundred or so words was a huge challenge for Shin Hengyuan. He clearly recognized every single word, but even after reading it over and over again, he still couldn't grasp its meaning.

When I read the Inari Heart Sutra before, even if I didn't learn any new spells, I felt refreshed and could sense some kind of change.

This time, it's like chewing on tea leaves that's been steeped multiple times; no flavor can be extracted at all.

Undeterred, Xin Hengyuan spent 20 minutes reading the Tao Te Ching, then the Diamond Sutra, followed by the Bible, and after another 20 minutes, he opened the Quran...

After trying five books in turn, looking at Xin Hengyuan, I was truly overwhelmed.

After trying all five books from Xin Hengyuan, I'm really overwhelmed.

Xin Hengyuan slumped in his chair, his eyes unfocused and unfocused.

To prevent any accidents, Xin Hengyuan read each book at least ten times!

Ten times in total!!!

Oh God, Earth, if I am guilty, please let God punish me instead of letting these lousy books torment me.

I don't know if these books are useless, or if it's because they're not the original texts, but after reading Xin Hengyuan, I just wanted to give up.

Congratulations on mastering the second-circle spell, Embalming.

New Hengyuan: ?

Xinhengyuan slowly typed out a question mark.

When I type a question mark, it's not that I have a problem, it's that you have a problem.

It's not that I want to die, what do you mean by "embalming"? What, do you want me to use my own corpse after I die?

So it really is a one-stop shop for funeral services.

Even Xinhengyuan was so angry he laughed.

However, based on his experiences of awakening spells several times, Xin Hengyuan roughly deduced that awakening new spells should be related to his current mindset and thoughts.

For example, the reason I first awakened [Proficiency in Speech] was because I was eager to understand the Heart Sutra of Inari, and I had just had a mental breakdown and wanted to die, which resulted in the awakening of [Corpse Preservation] in the Necromancer school.

Although the [body preservation] has almost no effect on Xin Hengyuan, it's free after all, so why not take it? You never know, it might come in handy later.

Xin Hengyuan sighed and neatly stacked the five books.

For now, Xin Hengyuan didn't want to watch anymore. He had been watching until it was dark, and he was afraid that if he continued watching, it would be dawn.

Since things have come to this, let's eat first.

Xin Hengyuan could already smell the aroma coming from downstairs. He squinted and savored it. It was beef, the aroma of beef, mixed with the sweetness of radish and a faint hint of curry.

Based on his more than ten years of cooking experience, it should be curry beef.

Shin Hengyuan went downstairs, where the Slit-Mouthed Woman and Tomie were already sitting around a round table waiting for him.

A large iron pot sat on the table, its lid half-open, and the aroma of beef, radish, and curry wafted out from the gap, filling the entire restaurant.

When the slit-mouthed woman saw him enter, she immediately got up to serve him rice.

Tomie, resting her chin on her hand, listlessly twirled her chopsticks. Seeing Shin Hengyuan, she said, "Oh, so you actually know how to come down? I thought you died upstairs."

"Sorry, sorry, I got so engrossed in watching. Why don't you guys eat first?" Xin Hengyuan pulled out a chair and sat down, looking somewhat apologetic.

Tomie pouted and pointed her chopsticks at the direction of the slit-mouthed woman, saying, "I'd like to eat first, but that ugly monster insists on waiting for you, saying that no one is allowed to touch their chopsticks until you come down."

The woman with the slit mouth gently placed the bowl of rice in front of Shin Heng Yuan, and diligently scooped a large bowl full of beef mixed with curry onto the rice with a large soup ladle. Her eyes above the mask blinked calmly.

"Food doesn't taste good when it gets cold. Since Gen-kun isn't here, I don't want to eat first, and Kawakami certainly doesn't want to either."

Tomie rolled her eyes so hard they almost reached the sky. What kind of nice things are you saying? Why are you the only one saying them? Did I not want to eat? You were the one who put scissors to my throat and wouldn't let me eat!

Xin Hengyuan looked down at the bowl of rice in front of him, which was soaked in curry broth and turned golden. Large chunks of beef brisket were piled on top of the rice, and the tendons were stewed until they were translucent and shiny. Carrot and potato chunks peeked out from the pile of meat.

Xin Hengyuan lowered his head slightly, and the rich aroma rushed into his nostrils.

His eyes lit up instantly, and all the cravings in his stomach were suddenly unleashed, making him almost drool.

"Alright, now that everyone's here, let's get started!" Xin Hengyuan took the lead and scooped up a huge spoonful of curry rice mixed with chunks of beef.

One bite and you'll be able to enjoy Xinhengyuan to the fullest.

Perhaps because he hadn't eaten properly for a whole week, Xin Hengyuan ate exceptionally fast, finishing a large bowl of rice in just a few shovelfuls.

Seeing this, the slit-mouthed woman simply pushed her bowl aside and focused on serving rice and soup to Xin Hengyuan.

The slit-mouthed woman rested her chin on her hands, tilted her head, and looked at Shin Hengyuan with a loving smile.

"Eat slowly, eat slowly, no one's going to take it from you, there's plenty more."

Xin Hengyuan took the bowl and shoveled another big mouthful, mumbling, "You eat too, you eat too, don't just focus on me."

The slit-mouthed woman gave a soft "hmm," but remained unmoved, continuing to add rice and dishes to Xin Hengyuan's bowl, her eyes never leaving him for a moment.

Looking at Shin Hengyuan in this state, the Slit-Mouthed Woman felt that everything was worth it.

Tomie watched this scene with her teeth practically grinding to powder. She glared at the two people opposite her, her eyes filled with envy, jealousy, and hatred.

So what if you can cook? What's the big deal? I can do it too! It's just rolling something up, right? I'll buy a recipe book tomorrow and see who can roll the best roll.

Tomie used her chopsticks to fiercely stab the largest piece of beef in the bowl. Although it was called the largest, it was actually less than half the size of the smallest piece in Shin Heng Yuan's bowl.

She stuffed it into her mouth, her cheeks puffed out, and she bit down hard with her teeth, as if she were biting into someone's flesh.

Favoritism, scumbag, stingy, pervert...

His face was contorted as he chewed on the meat, cursing someone's inaction in his heart.

After finishing three bowls of rice, Xin Hengyuan finally put down his chopsticks, slumped back in his chair, and rubbed his round belly.

At first glance, her belly looks like it's three months big; someone who didn't know better would think a pregnant woman had run away from home.

Xin Hengyuan let out a long breath and thought to himself that he had come back to life.

After resting for a while, Shin Hengyuan turned his head and sincerely praised the Slit-Mouthed Woman.

"Slit-mouthed Woman, I never expected you to have this hidden skill. Entrusting the kitchen to you was the best decision I ever made."

The slit-mouthed woman narrowed her eyes and smiled as she said, "As long as Gen-kun likes it, I'll cook delicious food for him every day."

"It's just cooking, right? I can do that too!" Tomie suddenly retorted, her tone full of defiance.

"Oh? What? You can do that too?" Xin Hengyuan leaned back in his chair, looking her up and down suspiciously.

"What kind of look is that! Just wait and see! Didn't I cook that bowl of porridge this afternoon?!" Tomie was so embarrassed and angry by his gaze that she slammed her chopsticks on the table, her face turning red with embarrassment.

"Alright, alright, the porridge is indeed quite good." Shin Hengyuan nodded perfunctorily, then changed the subject, "Then you can have breakfast tomorrow, and the Slit-Mouthed Woman can rest for a day."

The Slit-Mouthed Woman blinked, clasped her hands together, and seemed very grateful.

"Then I'll leave it to Chuan."

Tomie opened her mouth, only then realizing that she had been put on the hot seat, but how could the proud woman possibly slink away and give in?

He raised his chin and said with an arrogant expression.

"Just wait, tomorrow morning my delicious food will make your tongues tingle with delight."

He turned around smartly and walked towards his room.