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Of course, once Inugami is fully activated, this effect will reach its limit.

Uesugi Kiyoshi was already very satisfied.

Having lit up Inugami's five Hyakumonogatari cards, he now possessed nearly 500 kilograms of punching power.

If Inugami were fully activated, wouldn't he possess a punching force of around one ton?

Give him a good sword, and with that level of strength, his mastery of swordsmanship, and the aid of Onmyoji Arena, he'll be even stronger.

Even ghosts and gods are not to be feared!

Moreover, this is only the effect of a dog god's spirit.

Even if there aren't a hundred shikigami and yokai depicted in this Hundred Demons Scroll, there can still be dozens.

If Uesugi Kiyoshi could truly gather the power of a hundred demons into one body, then while he might not be invincible, he would at least be more than capable of protecting himself from the threat of demons and gods.

After warming up for about half an hour in the Mirage Tower, Uesugi Kiyoshi was able to control his surging power with ease. Then, he once again walked up to the Yingcao demon spirit that looked exactly like Nohara Kyoko and immersed himself in it.

In an instant, the characteristics of Yingcao appeared in his mind. Beside Yingcao's demon soul, there were also eight cards arranged, three of which were lit up, while the rest were completely black.

Uesugi Kiyoshi carefully searched through his memories and soon figured out the difference between Yingcao and Inugami.

He frowned slightly. It wasn't that the Yingcao's characteristics weren't powerful, but according to the information from the Hundred Ghosts Scroll, he couldn't use the mirage energy to enhance the Yingcao.

He can only use the activated Yingcao cards now, but he cannot cultivate Yingcao spirits to obtain more Hyakumonogatari cards.

Because Yingcao's spirit is already entangled with Nohara Kyoko's soul and cannot be separated, this is why Yingcao is in the form of Nohara Kyoko.

To activate Yingcao's card, Nohara Kyoko needs to defeat the demon and absorb the mirage energy.

Uesugi Kiyoshi rejected the option without even thinking about it. He couldn't bring himself to do something as outrageous as sending the delicate Nohara Kyoko to fight against demons and gods.

He glanced at the three activated cards of Yingcao's Hundred Tales, stroked his chin, and wasn't discouraged by the news. These three cards were already Yingcao's core cards.

Yingcao's role in Onmyoji: The Card Game is support.

These three cards correspond to Yingcao's three different "forms," ​​possessing powerful abilities that combine "offense," "healing," and "endurance."

Chapter 44 The Form of Yingcao

The character 莹草, if translated literally, means "glowing grass".

Her logo is a plant that looks like a dandelion, with its flowers shimmering with a faint light.

This radiance is the source of Yingcao's power.

As a yokai shikigami, Yingcao possesses three different "forms".

"Form" is a term in Onmyoji: The Card Game. The cards in Onmyoji: The Card Game are divided into three types: "Battle Cards", "Spell Cards", and "Form Cards".

The "Heart Slash" that Uesugi Kiyoshi once used was a "Battle Card".

To put it simply, most battle cards are physical attacks—but unlike ordinary attacks, battle cards usually come with various powerful effects, making them formidable.

A spell card is equivalent to casting a "spell".

Form cards are somewhat different. Form cards can change the "form" of a shikigami, adding additional characteristics to its original traits.

Yingcao has three different form cards: "Light of Healing", "Light of Courage" and "Light of Soothing".

I won't go into detail about their effects in the game; all three cards in Uesugi Kiyoshi's hands are very useful.

When used, the Healing Light can heal Uesugi Kiyoshi's physical injuries to a certain extent.

When used, Light of Courage can increase the power of Uesugi Kiyoshi's next attack by about 30%.

When using the Light of Solace, it can increase Uesugi Kiyoshi's "Will-o'-the-Wisp" cap by one point.

Furthermore, the form card is not a one-time use item. Once Uesugi Kiyoshi uses the form card, the corresponding shikigami will remain in that form, and its form ability will remain active.

When Yingcao is in a certain form, the corresponding form effect can be activated once a day, in addition to when using the card.

As for "Oni Fire," that was the "consumption" of Uesugi Kiyoshi's use of Hyakumonogatari—this was a function that the Hyakumonogatari Scroll only completed after he killed Yokotano and absorbed the mirage energy. Before that, he was exhausted after using only one move, "Heart Slash."

On the Scroll of One Hundred Demons, other shikigami are accompanied by eight Hyakumonogatari cards, while he is accompanied by three faintly burning pale blue will-o'-the-wisps.

Uesugi Kiyoshi's use of Hyakumonogatari is not without cost; he has to consume "Oni Fire" to activate cards.

Before activating Yingcao's spirit soul, he only had two spirit fires. After Yingcao's spirit soul returned to its place, he gained one more spirit fire. In other words, for every spirit soul of a yokai shikigami activated, his maximum spirit fire will increase by one.

Using a card in Onmyoji: The Card Game consumes one Onmyoji Fire. However, some Onmyoji: The Card Game cards have the "Instant" attribute, and these cards do not consume Onmyoji Fire.

Therefore, under normal circumstances, Uesugi Kiyoshi can only use three Hyakumonogatari cards a day—because he has not yet discovered a way to replenish his Onmyoji Fire, which only automatically replenishes itself after midnight each day.

The flow of time inside the Mirage Tower is different from that outside. One of the three will-o'-the-wisps next to Uesugi Kiyoshi's self-portrait has already gone out, which means that he used the "Heart Slash" technique today.

Without hesitation, Uesugi Kiyoshi flicked his finger, and the "Light of Soothing Souls" beside Yingcao instantly appeared at his fingertips. With a thought, a flash of blue light appeared on Nohara Kyoko, who represented Yingcao, and she had changed her clothes. She changed from a white and green yukata to an elegant light blue yukata. At the same time, another ghost fire beside Uesugi Kiyoshi lit up faintly.

Logically, using the Light of Soothing should consume one ghost fire, and the effect of the Light of Soothing should add another ghost fire, so the total number of ghost fires should remain the same. However, Uesugi Kiyoshi actually had one more ghost fire than usual.

This is due to the effect of Yingcao's special ability—all of Yingcao's form cards will gain "Instant Cast".

Uesugi Kiyoshi can use the abilities of shikigami through Hyakumonogatari, but these abilities are not his own power and are subject to many limitations. Apart from the limitation of spirit fire, he can only use each Hyakumonogatari card once a day.

The three types of Hyakki Yakou, which consume Oni Fire to gain extraordinary power, are now being crammed into Uesugi Kiyoshi's mind.

He didn't find it complicated, because in a sense, it was very similar to the card game Onmyoji: The Card Game he played in his previous life.

After using the Light of Soothing Souls, Uesugi Kiyoshi pondered for a while and felt that there was nothing left to do regarding the Scroll of One Hundred Demons. He then sat down cross-legged and began practicing the meditation battle in his mind.

He benefited greatly from his fight with Yokota today. For a swordsman, this kind of life-or-death struggle is the fastest way to improve his strength, bar none.

He was now replaying the battle from the evening in his mind, carefully recalling it, and finding his own weaknesses and shortcomings. It was a bit like correcting mistakes after finishing a test in his previous life, which greatly helped him improve his strength.

Meanwhile, in Uesugi Kiyoshi's apartment, Nohara Kyoko, her face flushed, walked out of the bathroom shyly, wearing shorts and a t-shirt that were still a bit too big for her.

She was still wearing underwear and panties, so it wasn't exactly going commando, but Uesugi Kiyoshi's clothes were too big for her to fit, and her two round breasts were even exposed below her collarbone. If it weren't for her underwear, it would have been considered a wardrobe malfunction.

Kyoko Nohara lowered her head and secretly glanced at Kiyoshi Uesugi. When she saw that Kiyoshi Uesugi was lying on his side facing her against the wall, with his eyes closed and his breathing even, as if he had fallen asleep, she breathed a sigh of relief, but also felt a little regretful.

She breathed a sigh of relief because her current situation was quite embarrassing—she didn't care if Uesugi Kiyoshi saw her dressed so provocatively, but she didn't want to leave Uesugi Kiyoshi with a frivolous impression; she was a very self-respecting girl.

She would never have dressed like this if it weren't for the fact that she was facing Uesugi-kun.

It's a pity, of course, because of the little schemes of some girls.

Kyoko Nohara was a very insecure girl. If there was anything she was proud of, it was her stunning figure that made her stand out among her classmates.

Although it might seem shameless to think this way, she also really wanted the person she liked to see her "excellent" side.

Boys probably all like this, right?

Unfortunately, Uesugi Kiyoshi, who was obsessed with swordsmanship and the Hyakki Yagyō (Hundred Demons Scroll), was not destined to have such a sight.

Kyoko Nohara tiptoed to Kiyoshi Uesugi's side and pulled the blanket up for him. She didn't dare touch Kiyoshi for fear of waking him up.

Then, she returned to the bed that Uesugi Kiyoshi had made for her and crawled into bed.

The blanket was very comfortable and warm, and seemed to carry a fresh scent unique to Uesugi-kun.

She turned off the light, and Uesugi Kiyoshi's profile appeared even more serene and alluring in the soft moonlight.

As she gazed at it, she became somewhat mesmerized.

People tend to become more greedy once they possess something.

Kyoko Nohara felt that she was being somewhat greedy.

She thought that if she could see this face, which she already cherished, every day from now on, she would have no other desires in this life.

Chapter 45 Early Morning

Uesugi Kiyoshi was awakened by the sounds of wind, thunder, and rain.

After finishing his daily kendo practice in the Mirage Tower last night, he was so tired that he fell asleep without realizing it and slept fully clothed all night, which made him feel a little uncomfortable now.

He picked up his phone and checked the time; it was exactly 5 a.m.

The sky outside was pitch black. Large raindrops flew in from the balcony, hitting the glass of the doors and windows and turning into streaks of water that meandered down, leaving behind ever-changing and eerie patterns. The wind howled and squeezed in through the cracks in the door, the sound becoming sharp and piercing, like the mournful cries of a mute person, accompanied by muffled thunder coming from afar, creating an extremely eerie symphony.

It's raining, the wind is biting, and there's spring thunder.

After tapping a few times on his phone and checking the weather forecast, Uesugi Kiyoshi frowned.

This rain is going to last for several days.

It's not even the rainy season yet! How can there be such sudden and prolonged rain in spring?

Uesugi Kiyoshi didn't think too much about it. He stood up and stretched.

He heard Kyoko Nohara's even breathing coming from across the street, and it suddenly dawned on him that he was no longer living alone.

Kyoko Nohara is still asleep. What she experienced yesterday was too stimulating. She cried several times and was heartbroken. She must be exhausted both physically and mentally.

The girl's sleeping face was exceptionally endearing. The redness and swelling in her eyes had disappeared, and her chubby little face was facing Uesugi Kiyoshi. The corners of her mouth were slightly upturned, revealing a pure and innocent smile. One wonders what she was dreaming about that made her so happy.

Seeing that flawless smile, Uesugi Kiyoshi's mood improved somewhat.

He sniffed lightly. The air was filled with a pleasant fragrance. He could tell that it was the scent of Nohara Kyoko. He had noticed it a long time ago, but he had initially thought it was women's perfume. However, Nohara Kyoko didn't seem like the type to wear perfume. It was a very pleasant herbal scent that could invigorate one's spirit and make one feel refreshed.

Looking back now, it's possible that this change was brought about by the spirit of the Yingcao, since Yingcao was originally a plant spirit.

Also, at the Yokota residence, when Uesugi Kiyoshi was hit by a high concentration of mirage energy and almost lost his mind and became violent, it was Nohara Kyoko who gave him a cool sensation that instantly brought him back to his senses.

An ordinary female high school student would absolutely not have this ability.

So, Xingzi might already be considered "extraordinary".

Uesugi Kiyoshi didn't remain in a daze for long. He patted his forehead with the back of his slightly cold hand to quickly clear his mind, and then went to the bathroom to wash his face and brush his teeth.

He tiptoed carefully, afraid of waking Kyoko Nohara, and when he stepped into the bathroom, he couldn't help but pause in surprise.

He lives alone and his living habits are not particularly sloppy, but he is not a clean freak either. His apartment is above average in terms of cleanliness for a typical male high school student—but that's about it.

Now he's a little hesitant to believe that this still cramped but gleaming bathroom is actually his own.

Did I bring home a fairy godmother? Hmm. In Japan, it's called "The Crane's Gratitude"?

The floor, the tiles, the old washbasin, and even the cracked mirror were all polished to a shine, spotless, and brand new. This was probably done by Nohara Kyoko while she was taking a shower last night.

Uesugi Kiyoshi nodded secretly, confirming his previous assessment of Nohara Kyoko—although she lacked assertiveness and was quite cowardly in some matters, she should be a traditional Japanese woman of the virtuous wife and loving mother type.

After washing up and wiping his face, Uesugi Kiyoshi carefully took out a set of spare toiletries he had bought during a supermarket sale from the cupboard and placed them on the table for Nohara Kyoko. Then, he opened a black umbrella hanging on the coat rack and went out.