Tokyo: My Hundred Demon Scroll

"Many high-society figures actually have connections with Onmyoji families."

"They're amazing, incredibly amazing."

Grandpa jokingly teased the Onmyoji families he knew.

In terms of combat power, even if several members of the Onmyoji family were tied together, they probably wouldn't be enough to defeat Grandpa alone.

However, they have dominated the top of society for many years and have a very terrifying influence among the tycoons and the powerful.

Based on this alone, how could my grandfather, a mere horror novelist, compare to them?

"The reason they're so impressive," Gu Yun retorted, "is because they're rich?"

"Not just rich, but incredibly rich!"

Grandpa laughed heartily: "Even a hundred Iijima families combined can't compare to just one of their families."

Onmyoji: My lord, times have changed.

'That's some serious money power.'

What Gu Yun wanted to say was that his mother was quite wealthy.

Clearly, the old man did not include Tamaki Iijima in his calculations; he was referring to the wealth he had accumulated over his entire life.

"I only realized the importance of preserving my network when I got old."

Originally, because the Iijima family had not produced a second sorcerer with such talent, the grandfather had already considered severing all ties after his death.

Fortunately, the Iijima family still has Taniguchi.

He could easily inherit his decades-long network of connections.

"This is the thing, but I can't tell Huan-chan about it."

This was an agreement between the grandfather and grandson, and also their little secret.

Chapter 13 Zashiki-warashi

The visit from the Takanashi family was just a small episode in Gu Yun's practice of magic at the Iijima old house.

This is not an unusual situation; guests often come to the house asking Grandpa for help.

"A new shikigami?"

Grandpa couldn't quite understand what Gu Yun meant by the new shikigami.

Gu Yun gave a simple explanation, saying that he seemed to be able to awaken some sleeping demons and make them fight for him.

As for the reason, Gu Yun himself didn't know.

The Shikigami Scroll is Gu Yun's secret; he didn't even tell his grandfather.

Fortunately, Gu Yun's natural talent exceeded his grandfather's expectations.

Grandpa was a little puzzled by the strange phenomena happening to him, but he quickly accepted his powerful ability to summon shikigami.

After all, the three-tailed fox and Xiaobai were summoned by Gu Yun using his method.

"Grandpa, do you know about Zashiki-warashi?"

"The little elf of the home."

Grandpa naturally knew about Zashiki-warashi.

In terms of combat power, Zashiki-warashi can only be considered a minor yokai, not a demon.

But rather than a ghost or monster, she is more like a fairy in Western folklore, a creature similar to a goblin.

"Is Kotani Yun trying to summon a Zashiki-warashi, a little spirit?!"

Grandpa looked incredulous, and Gu Yun asked, puzzled, "What's wrong? Zashiki-warashi is just a little yokai, isn't it?"

"No, no, no, Xiao Gu Yun, you don't understand."

Zashiki-warashi, that's a Zashiki-warashi!

Like the little goblins in Western mythology, Zashiki-warashi are also considered guardian spirits in Japan, like little gods of fortune.

In short, Zashiki-warashi are not strong in combat, but they are extremely rare.

Furthermore, not every child's soul can be called a Zashiki-warashi.

Only those small lucky deities that can bring peace to the home and prosperity to the family are true Zashiki-warashi.

"Grandpa, can I take a look at the Zashiki-warashi?"

Grandpa had never seen a Zashiki-warashi before and was very interested in it.

The Iijima family wasn't wealthy before, so my grandfather once had the idea of ​​finding a zashiki-warashi (a type of spirit offering a magical shrine) to improve their family's situation.

Although Zashiki-warashi cannot fight, they are very good at hiding.

In this world, it takes a lot of time and effort for mages to capture Zashiki-warashi, and they can only rely on luck.

Like Gu Yun, the Zashiki-warashi actually came at his summons.

Unbelievable and unbelievable!

"Grandpa, there needs to be no one around when you summon him."

Gu Yun opened the Shikigami Scroll and looked at the Zashiki-warashi pattern on it.

【Zashiki Warashi】

Summoning method: When no one is around, say to the house, "Let's play together, Zashiki-warashi."

Because no one needs to be around, Grandpa can't watch from the sidelines.

"Oh, then Xiao Gu Yun, you need to be careful."

Grandpa didn't insist. There was a performance tonight, and Grandma and the others really enjoyed the shows.

He hadn't originally planned to go.

However, Gu Yun needed an empty house, so Grandpa followed Grandma and the others.

"Oh my, that's quite a rare sight."

Grandma teased, "Lian actually came to see the show with us."

After saying that, Grandma happily took Grandpa's hand, and the family left the Iijima family home chatting and laughing.

After nearly a month of training, Gu Yun's strength improved by leaps and bounds.

Even without the help of shikigami, Gu Yun can use his powerful spiritual energy to repel ordinary lower-level demons with magic.

Even if you include the three-tailed fox and Xiaobai, it would be difficult for high-level demons to get close to him.

Despite his young age, Gu Yun is capable of handling challenging exorcism tasks independently, especially with the help of his two shikigami.

"But if I really did that, wouldn't my mother kill me?"

Over the years, under Gu Yun's guidance, Tamaki Iijima has not only owned a super-large publishing house, but has also made extensive investments abroad and held shares in many international companies.

It's no exaggeration to say that even if Iijima Tamaki only kept her current assets, Gu Yun would still be a bona fide rich kid.

However this is impossible.

The Iijima family's business will only grow bigger and bigger.

My mother was determined to enter high society and become a true member of the elite.

In her eyes, her son was a genius.

He should stand at the pinnacle of humanity, controlling the lives of countless people, instead of risking his life to deal with demons and monsters.

"Does Master want to become an exorcist in the future?"

"Unlikely."

Gu Yun scratched his face and said to Xiao Bai with a wry smile, "As for me, I feel like I'll become the president of a big company in the future."

"President?"

Xiao Bai gave a look of bewildered awe: "I don't know what it is, but it seems really powerful!"

"Hahaha."

Gu Yun smiled and said, "Alright, let's summon the Zashiki-warashi."

"Uh-huh!"

Upon hearing that more companions were going to be added, Little White jumped up and down with joy.

"Zashiki-warashi is such a cute child."

The three-tailed fox didn't know the Zashiki-warashi, but only knew that such a yokai existed and knew some information about it.

The shikigami summoned by Gu Yun are actually unrelated to each other.

They only know that they are Gu Yun's shikigami, and that they must wholeheartedly protect Gu Yun and obey his commands.

"Alright, you can go out for a bit."

The summoning of a Zashiki-warashi requires an empty room.

Gu Yun didn't know if the Three-Tailed Fox and Little White were considered 'humans', so he decided to let them go out for now.

"So…"

Gu Yun slowly closed the door and stood in the dark room.

The room is surrounded by wooden sliding doors, and there are tatami mats underfoot.

The room is small, only about 20 square meters.

As for the atmosphere…

I have to say, it really does have that Japanese horror movie feel to it.

"Let's play together."

Gu Yun took a deep breath, then called out in a gentle tone, "Zashiki-warashi."

"Ding bell~~"