Curse Return: Swordsmith Start

Arriving at the Jiku on the way, Yueren pushed the door open without much resistance, nodding to himself, thinking that Tianyuan was quite straightforward.

However, after glancing at the stinking environment inside, Yue Ren frowned slightly.

Cursed tools and objects are all things that contain cursed power. As a form of negative energy, they are stored in large quantities in this dark and sealed area. The concentration of cursed power can be felt in the air. Ordinary people might even be in danger of death if they stay in such a place for a long time.

Although the items weren't placed randomly, this place is truly uninhabitable.

Having abandoned the idea of ​​using a weapon for purification, he left without hesitation after finding the Nine Phases Diagram he wanted.

Because he and Gojo Satoru were both present at the last exchange meeting, the Rōsō gang did not take the opportunity to cause trouble, and the Nine Phases Diagram was not taken out. This time, he had the opportunity and decided to take it with him.

He wanted to revive Zhang Xiang and introduce him to Hu Zhang, since they were brothers.

How could he bear to let his beloved brother remain silent? Moreover, he also had arrangements for Zhang Xiang, whose own strength was not weak. It was like bringing in another teammate for this side.

As for the issue of finding a body, that's even simpler. It's not like Su Nuo needs to specifically find a body; just find a clueless curse master.

He planned to have the Prime Minister try to become the head of the Kamo family. If it worked out, then the actual controllers of the three main families would all be his own people, making it much easier to do whatever he wanted.

Of course, this is the best outcome, but it is unlikely to work. Although theoretically Zhang Xiang does have the blood of the Kamo family, he is not a pure human. Making him the head of the Kamo family would be more difficult and would require more bloodshed than making Fushiguro the head of the Zenin family.

Yue Ren wasn't worried about these things. He had no sympathy for those power-hungry guys from the three royal families. Let things develop as they will. If it really came to that, he wouldn't hesitate to draw his sword if they dared to stand in his way.

In this world dominated by Gojo Satoru, curse masters hide like rats in the gutter, fearing being caught red-handed.

However, this does not mean that none of them can be found, especially given the current power of the Yue people.

Using a mobile phone to send a message, in exchange for a new magical artifact, the Yue people commissioned the mysterious to capture a living person.

The other party was very efficient; they replied in about half a day.

Tokyo, a hidden underground space.

The space here is large enough; it's an underground activity venue, formerly an underground geisha house, and now it's an unused base for Xia Youjie's team. He's here to handle some personal matters.

Of course, he only mentioned that he needed a quiet place where he wouldn't be disturbed, and the other party told him this location.

I wonder if someone with such a swollen appearance is vulnerable to "spirit manipulation techniques." To be on the safe side, I'd better play it safe.

At present, Xia Youjie has taken over many underground industries in Tokyo through various means. It can only be said that he has some capable people around him, or that he really has the ability in this area.

"Nice location, very secluded. Is this your property?"

Carrying a large suitcase as tall as a person, he followed the route and pushed open the door. Seeing the Yue people sitting at the table drinking tea, he calmed down considerably.

Being suddenly instructed to come to a completely unfamiliar place, even though she trusted Yue Ren's character enough, she couldn't let her guard down before meeting him in person. This was one of the main reasons why she had been able to live peacefully until now.

"No, I borrowed it from a friend."

Yue Ren put down his drink and gave a simple response.

"Hehe... The friends that Yue Renjun makes are all extraordinary, it's hard not to envy them."

He put the box down beside her and sat down opposite her without any ceremony. Tea and snacks had been prepared for her in front of her.

I picked up a piece and tasted it. It was great; it was the flavor I liked.

"Isn't Miss Mingming the same? There aren't many honest people like you these days."

"Oh... Don't you think I'm tacky, Koshi-kun?"

As she spoke, she picked up her phone and called Youyou, who was waiting outside, to let her know she was safe.

"Hehe, there's nothing wrong with liking money, and there's nothing wrong with cherishing your own life. In fact, in my opinion, Miss Mingming is the kind of person who is truly worth befriending. After all, how can you expect someone who doesn't even cherish themselves to cherish others?"

"I never want anyone around me to risk their life. In this situation, I believe Miss Mingming is the most trustworthy friend I can have, isn't she?"

The casual remark startled Mingming for a moment, but she quickly regained her composure.

"Ah, what a refreshing compliment! I feel much better now. But unfortunately, as you said, I'm a very principled person. I never mix my feelings with my work, and the price can't be reduced by a single penny."

"Of course, you know I don't need that."

Mingming nodded.

Of course she knew that as the most renowned enchanted artifact blacksmith of the time, countless people chased after him every day to give him money. Money was just a string of numbers to them, and they were very generous.

She was so dedicated to finding this guy because the task he was assigned was simple and the reward was generous. This time was no different; she spent a lot of time looking for him.

The object was naturally perfectly in accordance with the requirements, a complete, living body.

Just so that the other party wouldn't feel that I was just going through the motions.

He opened the huge box he was carrying, and inside was something that looked like a mummy. He peeled back part of the sealing cloth, and inside was a sleeping, unrecognizable man.

"Alright, then the mission is complete. But I'm a little curious, what do you need a living curse caster for?"

"An experiment that requires the sacrifice of lives cannot be carried out by ordinary people or sorcerers; the only option is to find a curse master."

"..."

Mingming's eyes widened slightly. She really hadn't expected this answer, and the other party had told her so simply.

But she wasn't that surprised. In fact, given her intelligence, she should have expected such a nonsensical mission.

but......

"Really? You're telling me so easily?"

As Yue Ren began his actions, he gave a faint smile.

You can take this as proof that I don't consider you an outsider.

"That would be an honor. Do you mind if I observe you a little longer?"

"Please go ahead."

Once he confirmed that the curse master was merely unconscious, Yue Ren didn't hesitate any longer. He raised his hand, and a capsule-like object appeared in his palm. It seemed to contain something inside, and upon closer inspection, one would find that the object inside was extremely disgusting.

"This is?"

"A top-grade cursed item, one of the Nine Phases of the Cursed Embryo Diagram."

"Isn't this thing supposed to be in the forbidden storehouse? And you want to..."

Mingming's eyelids twitched. Could this guy be... going to...?

"I asked Tianyuan for it, and my purpose was naturally to allow him to be resurrected through physical means."

As he spoke, Yue Ren opened the bottle, took out the harmless swelling, and then put it into the curse master's mouth.

The latter was originally unconscious, but after swallowing this strange cursed object, he instantly woke up, his eyes wide open, and his body began to tremble uncontrollably, tearing at his neck like a drowning person.

"Can I ask why? This is a top-grade cursed artifact. If it is revived, the consequences will be severe."

"Don't worry, the Nine Phases of the Cursed Embryo Diagram is actually a tragedy. I understand your caution as a sorcerer. Why don't you wait and see?"

"..."

Mingming hesitated, but seeing that Yue Ren was still the same as always, relying on the familiarity she had accumulated over so long, she chose to continue watching.

As the cursed fetus entered his body, the man began to tremble, struggle, and his body began to change.

Finally, a completely new man appeared before the two of them.

Mingming was somewhat surprised, as the scene before her was different from what she had imagined. After devouring the cursed fetus, the man had actually become another person, instead of some strange, non-human thing resembling a cursed spirit.

For a moment, she turned to look at the Yue people whose expressions had not changed at all.

It's a person! What's going on...? Could it be that he knows something?

Her guard began to lower, and Mingming was now more curious. She didn't say anything, just acted as a backdrop, continuing to witness the scene before her.

"I...this is..."

The man, now fully transformed, stared blankly at his hands, as if he had just awakened from a deep sleep, still somewhat dazed.

The man from Yue was in no hurry. He just drank his tea and observed the bloated figure in front of him. Of course, he also threw a piece of clothing on him.

The other person instinctively put the cloak on, and then saw the Yue people sitting at the table next to them.

"Who are you...?"

"Welcome to the awakened child of the Nine Phases of the Cursed Fetus Diagram, is it called the 'Expanded Phase'?"

"...That's right, I am the Expansion Manifestation. You're the one who resurrected me? Where are my brothers?"

Yue Ren nodded with amusement upon hearing this. He truly was a good elder brother. The first thing he did after understanding the situation was to inquire about his brothers. It was a truly touching display of kinship.

"They're here."

With a wave of his hand, the other eight cursed fetuses appeared on the table.

Upon seeing this, the man disregarded everything else and rushed over, practically lunging at him, demonstrating his urgency.

"Don't be in such a hurry, they're right here and won't get lost. You have plenty of time."

Ignoring Yue Ren's words, Zhang Xiang clearly sensed through bloodline connection that these were his brothers. His mood gradually calmed down, and after carefully putting his brothers away, he finally looked up at Yue Ren.

"Human, thank you for resurrecting me, and thank you for returning my brothers to me intact. State your request, and I will fulfill it for you, as long as it is within my power."

It seems that Zhang Xiang regards the Yue people as people he wants to help him with his affairs after his resurrection... although the meaning is indeed similar.

Mingming, standing to the side, was extremely surprised. This half-cursed creature actually possessed such rationality, making him practically no different from a human.

Mingming, standing to the side, was extremely surprised. This half-cursed creature actually possessed such rationality, making him practically no different from a human.

He subconsciously turned to look at the junior beside him. Was this why Yue Ren had awakened this guy? This guy really did know some strange things, as always.

Suddenly I've become interested in these things, like the Nine Phases of the Cursed Fetus Diagram.

"As for your purpose, I hope you will join us, and I also hope that you will not harm ordinary people in the future. If you want to resurrect your brothers, I hope you will use the body of a cursed mage and not target normal cursed mages and ordinary people."

"The conditions aren't harsh, and I can certainly agree, but we're not human. Can you really accept me and my brother?"

After pondering for a moment, Zhang Xiang raised his question.

In his view, he and his brothers, as cursed objects with physical bodies, should not be accepted by humans, but the attitude of the guy in front of him seemed different, and was too friendly.

Upon hearing this, the Yue man smiled slightly.

"Believe me, sorcerers are much more patient than you think now, so your worries are completely unnecessary."

Tianyuan has already evolved from a human into a kind of cursed spirit, so what difference does it make if there are a few more semi-cursed creatures here? As long as they don't kill people indiscriminately, they can certainly have a place in this world.

"..."

"Alright, I agree. As long as you can give me and my brother a place to stay, we will be your friends forever."

"Very good, let's go then, I'll introduce you to your brothers."

"......??"

Question marks appeared above both of their heads.

"What are you talking about? What? My brothers? Aren't all my brothers with me?"

The Yue man didn't explain, but instead wore a puzzling smile that was somewhat disgusting.

"Isn't it common knowledge that the Nine Phases of the Cursed Fetus Diagram has ten phases?"

"Come on, you're free right now, aren't you? As for whether what I said is true, we'll know once we see it, won't we?"

"..."

The human who awakened him felt somewhat bewildered, but the unpretentious friendliness emanating from the other person made him unconsciously lower his guard.

Ultimately, out of curiosity, he set off to follow.

The three left the underground activity room.

Having witnessed everything, Mingming took her leave. What she had just seen satisfied her curiosity, but she still had work to do and Youyou was waiting for her, so she decided not to return to the college with Yue Ren.

The Yue people readily agreed and said they would leave the payment at the usual place.

After bidding farewell to the darkness, Yue Ren, carrying a swollen face, headed towards the higher vocational college.

Along the way, the Yue people also introduced the current world to Zhang Xiang, helping him to learn some common knowledge, which brought them closer together.

However, Zhang Xiang always felt that this guy's gaze was a bit strange. Why was it a maternal smile? It was disgusting.

Not long after, the two returned to the vocational college.

Without hesitation, I went straight to find Tiger Rod and the others. Luckily, they weren't on a mission today; instead, they were training with Panda and the others at the training ground.

The sun was shining brightly on the training field.

Yuji Itadori was locked in combat with the panda, whose fists slammed into his arm with a dull thud.

With a serious expression, Itachi did not back down and took a few punches. Then, seizing the moment when the panda was retracting its fist, it headbutted the panda. The panda turned its head to dodge, and Itachi's forehead grazed the panda's chin, scraping off a layer of fur.

"Not bad." The panda took a step back and shook its hand.

"That was a quick reaction."

Uruga rubbed his arm, wincing in pain.

"Really? I don't think there's been much change."