There is nothing wrong with the training method of the Justice Messenger

"That's because... looking at all these amazing people... I feel like I've been left behind because I haven't done anything..."

Kanda suddenly woke up, and when he raised his head, he smiled as usual.

"Nothing, nothing. I was just saying something weird. I'm just a little tired... Thank you, Li Nian, for staying with me until the end. I'm sorry to have wasted so much of your time. Go and do your thing!"

As he said that, he stood up, muttered "make a cheat sheet, make a cheat sheet", and hurried back.

Finally, Li Nian was left sitting alone in the living room, sighing.

"Indeed, they are still young... Everyone around me is like that."

Whether it's Kanda or Aki, including Kasumigaoka and Gogen, they are all people who are working hard for their goals, but they also have their own weaknesses to a certain extent, and they are troubled by this.

Li Nian could understand their feelings, but she could no longer empathize with them. When this thought came to her mind clearly, she suddenly understood what Kanda meant by the condescending impression he gave others.

Li Nian was indeed being arrogant, looking down from a higher place.

As someone who has been through the same thing, as an adult who has seen and thought more, and as a stronger person with more power and means.

But so what? You can't go back, that's what growing up is all about.

So I miss it a little bit. But I don’t really want to go back, because people can’t go backwards as they grow older.

At this time, the right thing to do is to honestly fulfill the obligations of adults, to protect, to guide, and to do our best to help them grow.

...is also something more meaningful than fighting and killing.

Li Nian turned his head and looked coldly at the sky outside the window. With extremely terrifying eyesight, he saw a carriage wrapped in a dark aura passing by. The direction was... the monsters' base camp.

In fact, he had always felt that similar things were happening. Li Nian understood that they were monsters coming and going from all over the country, centered around the Lord of Ghosts and Goblins.

The reason why I was surprised this time was because there was an undisguised dark atmosphere emanating from the carriage. Perhaps many monsters gathered there. Was it from one of the Nura Group's factions?

But this ostentatious style doesn't seem like it... Do you think this is still a world where evil spirits can run rampant?

...I kind of want to knock him down.

Forget it, calm down. After all, he seems to be a guest of Nura Group.

By the way, isn't there a smell mixed in with it that I've never seen before? Like the giant spider I've defeated before?

Chapter 229 Visitors from the Nura Group

It was this familiar aura that was being released most blatantly, as if it was too lazy to hide itself at all - precisely because of this, its power was fully exposed, forcing people to pay attention.

As Li Nian was watching, the aura suddenly disappeared again... Perhaps it had restrained itself on its own initiative. Just when Li Nian was thinking that this guy had finally behaved himself, he saw with his naked eyes a black shadow falling from the carriage flying in the sky, and it plummeted into the city from the sky.

The plane jumped? What the hell is going on?

Li Nian couldn't quite understand what was going on, so he simply stood up, feeling that it was necessary to go and take a look.

……

……

The following conversation took place inside the carriage.

"... Could you please hold your breath for a moment?"

"...why?"

“It will draw unwanted attention.”

"So what?"

"...We are going to visit the Nura Clan's commander-in-chief to discuss important matters. Your behavior will be seen as provocative, which is not good."

"What stupid things are you saying? It doesn't matter. I was planning to beat him up anyway."

"…I don't have such plans. I see. Is that why you are so excited about this? I understand now. You are planning to have another battle with Yuyuko-sama in front of all the Nura Clan leaders later on, against Nura?"

"what is the relationship?"

"It seems that you have completely lost sight of the purpose of our trip... Well, I have only one request. Please be patient for a while."

"..."

"Do you remember what agreement you made after losing to Master Yuyuko?"

"... Remember, remember. Sigh... I really want to smack you to death, you little bug that talks too much... But I still know how to admit defeat, so I will abide by the agreement and listen to you during this period of time... But don't go too far."

"...I just want you to be patient for a while. I don't dare to order you around in front of Master Yuyuko. So as a condition, I will help you find the exorcist that Master Yuyuko mentioned."

"How do you find me? Don't you know my name or my face?"

"…The relevant information has been kept highly confidential. As always, Tenwaka Kiyon from the Curse Search Department is extremely tight-lipped about information about the Onmyoji Exorcists. However, since Kidomaru died here, Ibaraki Douji and the Crickets also found this place. We also heard that a new exorcist who was active at the spiritual disaster scene suddenly appeared nearby. He was invincible wherever he went. Maybe he was that person. Everything shows that this exorcist is unexpectedly close to us. In this case, finding him may not be as difficult as we thought."

"Oh? So you are sure of it?"

"There is already a solution, but before that..."

"Okay, I understand. I'll be honest for a while, hehe... The battle with the Nurarihyon will be left for later. It's not bad to taste the snacks first. During this time, I'll endure the empty stomach just to make the food more delicious. I just hope that guy is really strong and won't let me down... You just don't want me to be with you, right? Then I'll leave first. I can't fight the Nurarihyon, and there's no point in following you - but remember to tell me as soon as you get any news about the prey."

"Of course... Phew, he finally left."

Along with the chuckle, a new voice sounded, as gentle as jade.

"Haha~~ What a disaster, is it a willful monster?"

"I can't help it. Although he's obviously not very smart, he was able to fight Master Yuyuko on equal terms. Even if he lost in the end, it still shows how terrifying his strength is. Unfortunately, looking at his current condition, it will be difficult for him to be accepted as my subordinate..."

"This young master is very ambitious."

"I didn't expect you to cause a scene at the Nura Clan's headquarters... No, you've already caused a scene once in front of Yuyuko-sama and his demons, so shouldn't I say that it's not strange?"

"Yes, if he really does that, I'm afraid we won't be able to have a peaceful dialogue with the Nura Clan anymore."

"Yeah, let him come with me... I really don't know what Master Yuyuko is thinking."

"Hehehe... Lord Yuyuko must understand the temper of this great monster better than we do. Maybe he is just thinking of letting him make a scene and giving the Nura Clan a surprise."

"…You should have thought that we wouldn't be able to talk after this, right? Then what's the point of having me act as a middleman?"

"Perhaps Lord Yuyuko doesn't care whether this thing can succeed or not. Can the old grudges in the past really be let go? If it weren't for the advice of a group of leaders represented by the young master's father, who believed that they couldn't bypass the Lord of Demons and Monsters when discussing the great cause, Lord Yuyuko probably wouldn't even think about talking to the Nura Clan. Among the gathered monsters and wizards, there are also some who think that they have gathered enough power to compete with the Onmyoji Bureau and don't need the Nura Clan to join. There are also some who think that it's better to just go to war and hate the principle of peaceful coexistence with humans that the Nura Clan has always insisted on."

"It's normal that the voices of various monsters and demons cannot be unified... So what do you think, Master?"

“Does it matter what I think?”

"They all specifically asked to come with me. Master, do you have your own thoughts on this matter?"

"It's an opportunity to show off, isn't it? Then you have to seize it, that's all."

“…That’s best.”

……

……

As they were almost at their destination, the dark carriage began to descend, landing on the ground and passing through the busy streets. However, it was just like a gust of cold wind blowing past, causing goose bumps on ordinary people with weak senses. When they subconsciously glanced to the side, they could not see anything.

The carriage carrying the distinguished guests slowly stopped in front of the antique mansion. Two big monsters were already waiting at the door. If Li Nian was here, he would recognize that they were the Nura clan cadres, Kurodabo and Ushioki, whom he had dealt with not long ago.

The two men waited quietly for a group of people to get off the carriage and slowly approach them. When they arrived in front of them, they lowered their heads and closed their eyes, and the cow ghost began to greet them respectfully.

"You are most welcome, Lord Hidden God Criminal Department. I am Niu Gui, and I have been waiting for you for a long time."

"Sorry to have kept you waiting."

The leader was a handsome, tall young man dressed in a suit. He smiled and returned the greeting, appearing to be very well-mannered.

"I don't deserve it. It's cold outside. Please come in and chat with the guests from the 88 Demon Night Parade of Shikoku. We have prepared food and drinks. The Snow Girl will lead you to the banquet hall. The commander-in-chief is already waiting there."

"Please, please follow me." It was the snow girl Bingli who poked her head out from behind the door and walked in front of the guest with a nervous look on her face.

Under her guidance, the guests walked inside.

There were four people following the young man. Except for an old man with a scar on his face who followed closely beside him with his brows lowered and a pleasant look but with a strong physique, the remaining three were not as polite as the host and followed behind him in a loose manner.

The remaining three people obviously formed a group of their own. In front was a young man in monk's robes, holding a Zen stick, but with a frivolous smile on his face. On the left and right followed an expressionless man in a black kimono, and a little girl in a scarlet kimono with a delicate face like a doll.

Kurodabo and Ushioki followed the guests silently.

These are guests from the Shikoku Eighty-Eight Demons Night Parade - the so-called Shikoku Eighty-Eight Demons Night Parade is an organization that commands the monsters in the Shikoku region. Its leader, Kakushin Gyobu Tanuki, is an old acquaintance of the first generation of the Nura Group. He had already informed the Nura Group in advance of his visit, saying that he had important matters to discuss.

The one who came this time was the young master of the Shikoku Eighty-Eight Demons Night Parade, that is, the son of the Hidden God Gyobu Tanuki. I say son because that raccoon cat gave birth to many offspring, but the one who came this time was named Yuzhang, the eighty-eighth son of the Hidden God Gyobu Tanuki, who inherited the most of its power and has been designated as the next commander of the Shikoku Eighty-Eight Demons Night Parade. As the host, he naturally had to observe etiquette and entertain them well.

The crowd was led to the banquet hall by the Snow Girl. When the door was opened, they found that food and wine had already been prepared for them. Some people had arrived earlier and were lazily lying on the main seat, drinking wine before the guests even arrived.

It is the current commander-in-chief of the Nura Group, Nura Rikuo.

Seeing everyone coming, Nura Rikuo smiled and said, "Please take a seat, everyone."

Several members of the Nura group seemed to have become accustomed to this relaxed attitude. The Snow Woman took her leave, while Kurodabo and Ushioki sat silently to the right of Nura Rikuo.

Yu Zhang's expression did not change at all. He replied, "Obedience is worse than respect." Then he and the few people behind him sat on the other side.

"I guess this must be Lord Lu Sheng. I have heard of your great name for a long time."

"Same here. I've also heard about the young master of the Shikoku 88 Demon Night Parade. I wasn't compared to him a few years ago... When it comes to other people's outstanding children, it's you."

"..." Yu Zhang's eyebrows twitched, not knowing how to respond.

Of course, Yuzhang knew something about Nura Rikuo from a few years ago. At that time, the third generation was very famous, not only because he was the young master of the Nura group, but more because Nura Rikuo at that time, as a being with only one-quarter of the blood of a monster, did not show the power of a monster worthy of the name of Nura Oni. Instead, he was like an ordinary human. What's even more ridiculous is that there seemed to be rumors that he did not want to succeed the position of the leader of the Nura group that everyone coveted.

But for some unknown reason, he suddenly awakened the power of the monster again. In the past few years, he swept away the voices of disobedience within the Nura Group with a thunderous force, took over the throne of the commander-in-chief, and officially succeeded the position of leader of the Nura Group.

Of course, I'm almost tired of hearing about his deeds - but this is the first time they've met formally. Unlike what I imagined, Yu Zhang felt that the guy in front of him was a little too casual. He was obviously paying attention to etiquette, so was he looking down on us with his carelessness? He was a little too arrogant.

In the final analysis, he was just a guy who was born as the grandson of Nura: The Demon, and succeeded to the position of head before himself.

Thinking of this, Yu Zhang said calmly.

"I'm sorry to make you laugh."

"Forget the polite words. Why don't you get straight to the point and save everyone's time? So, what do you want from me?"

"Actually, it's about the family business. My father wants to expand the scale, so he wants to join forces with the Nura Group..."

Throw out the topic you have prepared long ago, find a reason to establish a good connection first, and then go further...

"Oh, that little thing can be put aside for now."

"..."

"We haven't been in touch for years. What's the sudden inspiration for you? Is it necessary to ask the next leader to come for such a small matter? I know that's not what you want to talk about, so please get straight to the point. I'm sorry, I don't have much patience for beating around the bush right now."

By now, it was easy to tell that the commander-in-chief of the Nura group was a bit impolite.

What happened? Yu Zhang didn't quite understand.

But it can be seen that Nura Rikuo has already known some information... This is natural, after all, they are the Nura group, it would be strange if they had no source of information.

"Is that so... I understand. Then let's get to the point." Knowing that his intentions had been seen through, Yu Zhang no longer hid his intentions and directly brought up the important topic he had come to raise: "Actually, I came here this time to bring the goodwill of Yuyuko-sama, and to mediate the conflict between the two sides."

As he spoke, he observed the other party's reaction.

It was obvious that the expressions of Kurodabo and Ushioki had turned sinister.

"As expected."

But Nura Rikuo curled up the corners of his mouth and smiled.

Regardless, Yuzhang felt that this reaction was not a good one.

The feud between Yuyuko and Nura: Kitsune has been going on for many years. With Yuyuko being sealed, it had long been silent. It was not until recently when Yuyuko broke the seal that the old grudge was dug up and became known to the public. Even Nura Rikuo only knew about it after Nura Nura told him, so he didn't feel much about it.

But the other party didn't seem to think so. Several times they seemed to want to do something to the Nura group for the purpose of destruction...but something went wrong in the process and they were intercepted by unexpected factors.

At this point, it seems so hypocritical to talk about goodwill.

Looking at Yu Zhang's reaction, it was obvious that he was well prepared and there were follow-up topics.

"Go on, I'd like to hear what's going on," Nura said to Yuzhang.

"I can understand that there was some unpleasantness between Master Yuyuko and the Nura Clan."

"You know all this, so do you think you can just reveal it?"

"I think it can. As for the results, the few who died were all subordinates of Master Yuyuko. They didn't cause any actual damage to the Nura Clan, right?"

"Lord Rikuo..." Kurodabo wanted to say something, but Nura Rikuo stretched out his hand to stop him.

Lu Sheng continued to speak to Yu Zhang.