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

Wu Geng almost burst out laughing, and joked: "Yeah, if you really come into contact with a real exorcist, you might be disillusioned."

Li Nian pretended not to hear that he was being mocked.

Thinking that things were almost quiet, Yuigahama, who had been eavesdropping nearby, finally couldn't help but jump out.

"Hey, classmate Li Nian..."

"It's true. Don't ask anymore. Goodbye. Take care. I won't see you off."

Li Nian really couldn't stand these two people asking him the same question over and over again, so he simply lay back, put a book on his face, really emptied his mind, and entered into meditation to recover the energy he had consumed in the morning practice.

Seeing this scene, although they were still not satisfied, everyone had no choice but to tactfully disperse.

But even if Li Nian wanted to ignore it and deal with it coldly, as the rumor spread in the school, his reputation was still changing rapidly. Because of his connection with Dalian Temple, he became famous all of a sudden.

After school, the visits of Dalianji and Jianshan exacerbated this phenomenon.

Li Nian looked at the two people in front of him, listening to the exclamations and discussions behind him, and his mood now was very Buddhist.

Isayama said with a serious expression: "I want to talk to you."

Li Nian knew that during this period, Jianshan and Dalian Temple must have communicated with their superiors and should have made some judgments involving some arrangements for him, Li Nian.

So he put aside his boring thoughts, nodded, and said to An Yi and others behind him: "Sorry, I won't go to the club room today."

"That's it. Sorry, we will borrow Senior Li Nian." Daliansi smiled sweetly at the stunned An Yi and others.

“Please…?”

Ignoring the exclamations from the class behind him, Li Nian and the other two left the classroom and asked directly.

"So what's the reaction of the bosses above?"

"The higher-ups judged that Nura-sama was not lying."

Dalian Temple sneered, "Sure enough, that old fox Tian Ruo Qing Xian has already received the news. He should know that Yu Yu Fox is doing this."

Li Nian understood in his mind, think about it, Yuyuko recruits people from all walks of life, and is very welcoming to exorcists, so it is not surprising that several people were sent to the Yin-Yang Hall. The director of the Curse Search Department is not just there to do nothing, it would be strange if he did not receive some intelligence in advance.

Dalian Temple added.

"Amanawa Kiyonari also said that he would come here soon and visit the Nura clan's main residence - and asked us to go with him when the time comes."

"us?"

"Yes, you are included."

"..."

The director of the Curse Search Department came here to discuss matters with the Nura clan. After all, it was the Nura clan that released the news and told these exorcists that they seemed to want to seek some help from the Onmyoji Bureau. Thinking about the conversation between Amanawa Kiyomi and Nura Nagirika at the banquet before, the two sides should have reached some consensus at that time, so it was normal for Amanawa Kiyomi to come here.

But what does it mean to let them go? And he, Li Nian, an independent exorcist, was also invited? What is this? The boss needs his subordinates to support him during the conversation?

Dalian Temple had different ideas. He glanced at Li Nian and thought that Tian Ruo Qingxian must have some ideas about this powerful guy by letting this independent exorcist go with him.

All in all, there was no reason to refuse. Li Nian thought about it and nodded.

"I understand."

Dalian Temple said playfully.

"...He also told you to be careful. According to the information he received, Yuyuko sent the young master of the Shikoku 88 Demon Night Parade to inform the Nura Group about the alliance. That person is the son of the leader of the Yokai Organization in the Shikoku region. The leader of the Shikoku 88 Demon Night Parade and the first leader of the Nura Group are old times. His son came here and should have taken on the responsibility of mediating the conflict between the two sides as a middleman. He can be considered to have a clean identity and know the limits... But the problem is that in addition to this, there are also several unidentified dangerous people. If it is just for mediation, then the following of those people seems too abrupt. The specific situation is not clear. It should be aimed at the Nura Group, but it is not ruled out that they have ideas about you, Li Nian - [Don't be caught in a sudden attack and beaten half to death again], this is the original words I brought to you at his request."

"...Don't worry about it. I will treat it with care."

Isayama, who had experienced that attack, was well aware of the danger and looked at Li Nian with concern.

"Is it really okay?"

"No problem." It was Dalian Temple who answered confidently for him. "As I said, we have Master Prodigy here this time."

"Yes, yes, please protect me."

"Do not worry."

Seeing Lord Dalianji trying to pat Li Nian on the shoulder but having to stand on tiptoe because of his height, Isayama felt uneasy.

As they were talking, they had already reached the school gate. The three of them suddenly noticed something and stopped at the same time.

Standing in the front was a handsome young man with a gentle smile... There was nothing strange about this, but there were two people following behind him, a cold man and a petite girl dressed in kimonos. The atmosphere was weird. At this time after school, when there was a huge crowd of people, no one paid any attention to them.

The three exorcists all knew why, because those two people were spiritual beings.

The young man looked towards Dalian Temple with a smile.

"As expected, you are here. You are the [Prodigy], Suzuka Dairenji, right?"

Coming to see me? Dalian Temple narrowed his eyes. "You are..."

"Hmm...how should I put it?" The young man tilted his head, thought carefully, and then said, "I am a colleague of your father, Dalian Temple Zhidao."

"...!"

Li Nian immediately noticed that the moment he heard the name, the "child prodigy" next to him seemed to have been struck by a bolt from the blue. His eyes widened instantly and his body began to tremble.

That is a reaction born out of fear.

Chapter 246: Battles always start suddenly

[Prodigy] felt scared? It was the first time that Li Nian saw her showing such emotion. In the few times they spent time together, Dalian Temple gave Li Nian the impression of being proud and confident, but at this moment, she seemed to be afraid because of a name.

That name is...Dailenji Zhidao...Dailenji Suzuka's father?

Li Nian glanced at Jianshan, and she also frowned tightly, as if she had received some dangerous information from the name, and her eyes became sinister as she looked at the young man.

Looking at it this way, at least he had a feeling that the person was up to no good, but the names he heard were all unfamiliar, and it seemed that they had some relationship with Dalian Temple Suzuka. Li Nian did not say anything, but just moved his mind, sensed and communicated with the spiritual power around him, and performed a spell to conceal his breath, cutting off the sight of the passers-by around who were curious about this place.

"You said... you are your father's... colleague?" Daliansi asked back in disbelief at such a simple statement.

"Well, I meet him often recently..." When asked this question, the young man answered with a smile.

"Impossible! That guy is dead!"

Dalian Temple suddenly roared in anger. Fortunately, Li Nian had already cast a spell, so that the people around him ignored what happened here as if they didn't see it. Otherwise, the prodigy's shout would definitely attract a lot of attention.

Seen recently? Dead? What on earth is that person called Dalian Temple Zhidao, who seems to be the father of Dalian Temple Suzuka? Li Nian went to see Isayama's reaction, and saw that she was also shocked when she heard what the young man said about seeing that person recently.

After hearing what Dalian Temple said, the young man showed a slightly confused expression, and then he became relieved.

"Dead? Oh, indeed, that state is indeed considered dead. After all, he has become a shikigami."

“…Shikigami?”

The three exorcists all understood what this meant. It meant that after death, the soul of a human being was transformed into some kind of spiritual being, and even served by humans.

Li Nian didn't think it was that strange. Among the so-called demons, gods and Buddhas, most of them were born as humans in their previous lives. If a wizard had the knowledge, it would be easy for him to transform into a spirit. But for Dalian Temple and Jianshan, the important thing was not the birth of such a spiritual being, but the fact that the man named Dalian Temple Zhidao continued to exist in the world after his death in the form of a spiritual being.

Isayama gritted his teeth and said softly with suppressed anger: "The culprit of the [Jamiya Purification] actually survived in this form!?"

Suddenly, Li Nian understood that the guy named Dalian Temple Zhidao was not a good person.

"That guy... is still...?"

Dalianji Suzuka also became extremely shaken by this, and the trembling of her body became more and more obvious.

"Impossible, impossible, he should be dead... I saw him die!" Dalian Si muttered to himself while hugging himself. He kept shaking as if he felt a biting cold. He no longer looked like the calm and proud child prodigy that Li Nian had seen.

As a demon exorcist, Jianshan could no longer ignore the dangerous information she heard. She stepped forward, holding the sword bag containing the spiritual sword "Lion King", pushed it forward, and shouted coldly: "Who are you? What is your purpose here? What is your relationship with Dalian Temple Zhidao? Where is he now?"

When she showed hostility, the man in black kimono behind the young man immediately frowned and focused his cold gaze on Isayama.

"Hmm? Oh, by the way, there are two more exorcists here? Three exorcists gathered in such a small place all at once? They all seem to be young talents, which is really rare." The young man smiled and said, "As for who I am? It doesn't matter. I'm just a passerby who wants to see the school where Nura Onisho attends. Unexpectedly, I not only met a child prodigy, but also other exorcists... Yes, you are all assigned to monitor that person's movements, right? It can be seen that the Onmyoji Bureau really attaches great importance to the Nura Group?"

"Now I am asking you in my capacity as a demon exorcist. Zhidao of Dalian Temple is the instigator of the third type of spiritual disaster. He is a terrorist who endangers national security. Do you think that you can get away with it just by being associated with him? You are too naive. Answer my questions, or I will consider arresting you by force."

Although it was Jianshan who asked this, she didn't really expect to get any answer. She knew that this person was not a good person and his strength was still unknown. This was a place at the school gate. If a fight started and affected the surroundings, it would be bad - but she was not alone at the moment. Now Li Nian and Shentong were by her side, so she felt that she had to try anyway.

Because the name Dalian Temple Zhidao is really impossible to ignore.

As she thought, although Li Nian didn't know the specific situation, she understood the situation from the hints in Jianshan's words, and had no intention of letting this guy go easily. She cooperated with Jianshan and quietly began to mobilize the magic power in her body and began to prepare for the magic ritual, ready to fight at any time.

Dalian Temple also reacted. Although her mental state seemed a little bit abnormal, she still reached for the pocket on her waist, where she carried piles of talismans with her.

A tense atmosphere gradually spread.

"Okay, okay, don't be angry, I didn't say I wouldn't tell you."

But surprisingly, the young man raised his hands in surrender, as if willing to cooperate, and continued gently: "Instead, I just want to take this opportunity to communicate with you. I think you should know who Yuyuko is."

Li Nian laughed when she heard the name: "Oh, I'm getting tired of hearing it."

Sure enough, the young man continued, "Even though I am currently working under that master, the benefits are very good, and I get food and accommodation."

Li Nian raised his eyebrows and asked curiously. "It feels like it's several levels lower than what I heard before? Isn't it about giving everything you want and satisfying everything you want? Fame, power, money, whatever a woman wants, she can have it?"

"Hmm? Ah, that's what I said, but of course, that's something that only people like you who are strong and have a bright future can fight for. For someone like me, I'm satisfied with just having food and shelter provided."

"Then someone as weak as me won't even be able to afford food? I'd better not think too much about it. It's good enough to live as an ordinary exorcist." Li Nian said with a smile.

At this juncture, he still had the mood to talk nonsense. Isayama couldn't help but shake his head and responded, "Yuyuko's subordinates? It doesn't feel strange at all now. Let's forget about the boring persuasion. I just know that there is no reason to let you go now."

It seemed that he didn't care at all about Isayama's threat that he would not let him leave. Instead, he seemed helpless that his advice to persuade him was refuted. The young man sighed and shook his head with a look of regret.

"That's a pity. This is a critical period for research and we need the help of smart mages... Does Dalianji-kun have the same idea as you two?"

"What a stupid thing to say, of course...!"

Dalian Temple Suzuka frowned and was about to refute flatly, but the young man stretched out his finger and waved it gently.

"I hope you know, Dalian Temple-kun, that our need for you is more urgent than the two over there, so don't rush to refuse. This is a long-lost opportunity to work with your father. Since you are from the same school, your research is in the same direction, right? So far, you should not have changed your direction. Similarly, your father is still continuing his research. If we can share the results, it will be a kind of growth for both parties. So, don't you plan to follow?"

“He is… continuing his research…?” Daliansi was stunned.

"Yes, I have been doing it all the time." The young man said with a smile, "Research on the Taishan Prefecture Lord Ceremony."

Taishan Fujun Festival? Hearing the unfamiliar term, Li Nian secretly memorized the word. It sounded like some kind of ceremony. He was still wondering what kind of ceremony it was, but he saw Jianshan's face change drastically after hearing the term. He lost his composure and shouted anxiously.

"Catch him! We must get to the bottom of this."

Li Nian said "oh" and stopped thinking about other things. He just started the technique that he had been preparing for a long time - Sealing.

Invisible waves quickly spread out with him as the center, and the ritual unfolded, capturing several specific characters and then pulling them to another world line.

The vehicles, roads, shops, towering buildings, and the school gate behind were all unchanged, yet the colors seemed to have faded, leaving only gray and white, and there were no passers-by around.

This is a technique that uses an open barrier as a boundary to isolate the world. Li Nian once used this technique to lock up two attacking monsters together with himself, avoiding the consequences of affecting the surrounding people. He also didn't have to worry about destroying various things in the main world line, and thus started a reckless fight to the death.

He should have determined the nature of the barrier and realized that he had been locked up, but the young man did not feel nervous. Instead, he looked around at the faded scenery with interest, and finally focused his attention on Li Nian, who performed the spell.

The young man came here, just as he said, just to take a look at the campus where Nura studied. Meeting the child prodigy was an accident. Because of his relationship with Dalian Temple Zhidao, he became interested in the child prodigy and wanted to chat with him. As for the two exorcists who followed the child prodigy, although he sent out an invitation to persuade them, he didn't take it seriously. But now it seems that the two who followed the child prodigy are not unknown people, especially this boy. The technique he performed made him feel very amazed.

Finally, I became interested and asked his name.

"May I know the name of this mage?"

"My surname is Li."

Along with the sound, a knife came down and slashed diagonally towards the young man's neck.

After hearing what Jianshan said, Li Nian didn't waste time and planned to start fighting directly. He took the initiative to attack. However, since he wanted to capture the man alive to interrogate him, he had no intention of killing him for the time being. He only used a knife to hit the back of the neck, intending to knock the guy out first, and then added a seal to make it easier to interrogate him.

Even so, he still attacked with all his might. Li Nian's speed was terrifyingly fast. By the time the young man reacted, Li Nian had appeared behind him, waving his hand knife.

The battle that was unfolding very quickly was about to end with the young man being captured.

"Scarlet weapon."

But then a cold shout was heard, and a flash of light slashed towards Li Nian.

It was the man in black kimono behind the young man who reacted. Unlike the young man who looked loose and lazy, he had been on guard from the beginning. When Li Nian attacked, he immediately noticed it and pulled out a long knife that he was not holding in his hand from somewhere and slashed at him.

The man swung the knife very quickly, luckily Li Nian noticed it.

He had to give up the idea of ​​swinging his knife and changed his mind temporarily. Li Nian condensed an ice knife and raised it to block the knife swung by the kimono man. He also planned to use the reaction force to distance himself...

But the second accident happened again. When the blades touched, the strong ice knife condensed from Li Nian's heavy magic power was unable to resist at all and was cut off directly. Li Nian only had time to subconsciously jump back a little, but still failed to avoid it completely. He was hit in the buttocks, leaving a gap deep to the bone.

At the same time, he felt the moment his chest was slashed, and his blood was madly absorbed by the blade of the knife. The severe pain and blood loss made Li Nian feel dizzy, but deep in his sea of ​​consciousness, the icy lake-like spiritual platform lit up, and he became extremely clear-headed. He immediately activated the flashing technique, and for the sake of speed he didn't even calculate the direction, and only moved one meter away from his original position.

This is how he dodged the second knife.

In another flash, Li Nian returned to his position next to Jianshan and Dalian Temple.

"Li Nian?!"