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

"Let me be frank. After hearing the name of Dalian Temple Zhidao, you are obviously a little uneasy."

Dalian Temple sighed softly.

"So you can see it... So you're hinting at me because you care about me?"

"Yeah." Li Nian admitted straightforwardly: "After all, I'm not so hard-hearted that I can just leave a kid with an uneasy look on his face hanging around me and not care."

"So what? Do you want to put on an air of adulthood and pity me?" Dalian Temple laughed sarcastically: "Do you want to say that you can stand in my shoes, imagine my past, and understand my pain?"

She was often criticized for this. After Dalian Temple Zhidao died in a spiritual disaster and his past deeds were exposed, some people criticized Dalian Temple Zhidao's behavior. They looked at her as the experimental subject with pity and said pitiful words to her, but they did nothing and could do nothing.

She was fed up with those boring actions. She thought, if no one came to save her when she needed it, what was the use of pity afterwards? Could she change the past that had already happened? Could she save her dead brother's life? At that time, she made up her mind to do it alone. It was not stupid enough to refuse the necessary cooperation, but she realized that the only thing a person can rely on in the world is himself. For this reason, she redoubled her efforts in practice, research, and work, and only then did she achieve what she has today.

I really misjudged him. Is this person the same as those people? He wants to speak irresponsibly out of sympathy? He intends to casually step into other people's hearts, comment on their past, and then calmly withdraw?

But Li Nian didn't have such an idea, so he just felt that Dalian Temple's criticism was incomprehensible and shrugged in a ridiculous manner.

"I'm too lazy to do such a stupid thing. You don't need anyone's pity, right?"

Dalian Temple was slightly stunned, and then fell silent.

Li Nian continued.

"I just want to remind you that true fear should come from one's own powerlessness. If you really have no way out, it's understandable to be afraid... But if he has that kind of strength and you're still scared to death, what you're afraid of is just a phantom. Although I don't know who Dalian Temple Zhidao is, I don't think he's so invincible that even a national-level demon exorcist can't do anything to him, right?"

Dalian Temple suddenly laughed.

"...You don't even know who Dalian Temple Zhidao is, so how can you be sure that a national-level demon exorcist can do anything to him?"

"…Is it really that awesome?"

"Dalian Temple Zhidao - former national first-class demon exorcist, was considered one of the so-called Twelve Divine Generals at the time, also known as "Mentor". When he was still alive, he was a recognized powerful wizard in the industry. He was one of the top few who had obtained the title of national first-class demon exorcist. What does that mean? He was even on a different level from other first-class demon exorcists."

Chapter 261: Mood improves...Suzuka

"Emm... now that you put it that way it seems pretty impressive."

"What do you mean by 'seemingly'? It's really amazing."

"No matter how much you say, it won't feel real. You'll know what it feels like only after you've chopped it."

“And the feel…” Dalian Temple was a little powerless to complain, but he didn’t laugh anymore, revealing a solemn expression: “Others only know the name and achievements that have been passed down, but I know very well the specific methods of that person. Dalian Temple Zhidao is really strong.”

After all, Dalianji Suzuka had a lot of contact with that man when she was young, and all her knowledge and cursed power can be said to come directly from the person called "mentor". Dalianji has a very clear image of how powerful Dalianji Zhidao was at that time, and Dalianji Suzuka doesn't know how powerful that man is now, but what is certain is that he is a man who never stopped researching while he was alive. After so many years, as long as he is conscious, Dalianji Zhidao's research will continue, then, that man's strength will only become stronger, not weaker.

Even though he hated it extremely, because he knew it so well, Dalianji Suzuka, who was also a wizard, had to acknowledge its power.

"So you can't beat him?" Li Nian asked curiously.

"…Maybe, perhaps, or probably, I can't win."

Well, it seems that we really can’t beat him.

"Tsk tsk, this is a little embarrassing." Li Nian shook his head helplessly.

He also told her to remember not to be too afraid of someone she can beat, but on the other hand, it seems to be saying that if she really can't beat them, then there seems to be nothing she can do... Well, it's okay to remove the word "seems", because if she can't beat them, there really is nothing she can do.

Li Nian didn't expect that the wizard was so strong that even the child prodigy simply gave in. Wouldn't his words of excuse have the opposite effect?

Seeing him like that, Dalian Temple Suzuka smiled again and joked.

"Why? I can't believe you still trust my ability?"

"Just look at your ability to the best of your ability. Don't underestimate or overestimate it. That's what being objective means. You are a Child Prodigy anyway. At least you are qualified to be an Exorcist."

"You've set your standards very low. It's really annoying to compare a national-level demon exorcist with an ordinary demon exorcist. It's really disturbing to think that I'm on the same level as that girl called Isayama."

"Don't underestimate Isayama. She may not be as powerful or knowledgeable as you, but her mind is much more stable than yours. In actual combat, you may not be her opponent."

"…Among the people I've seen, the girl from the Isayama family is pretty strong. I heard that she's the next head of the family. She's pretty powerful among the younger generation."

"The next head of the family? Is that true?" Li Nian heard about this for the first time. Li Nian knew that Jianshan came from a big family, but she didn't think that the person who looked like a low-level civil servant working hard all day had the demeanor of a head of the family. She remembered that she also mentioned that she was an adopted daughter. She said puzzledly, "...I can't tell. It feels a bit outrageous, right?"

"…What's so outrageous about that? It's really outrageous that you are as strong as you are at such a young age."

"Come on, stop trying to raise your own status by praising others... I don't even know whether you think you are strong or weak."

"I'm serious... okay, I know what you mean." It was rare for the girl to smile softly and speak softly: "The source of fear comes from helplessness - I think this sentence is so right. It is precisely because I don't want to experience helplessness again that I work so hard to become strong... So it is really stupid to be afraid of a shadow of the past until now, as if betraying all the efforts so far. Thinking about that man always makes me forget that I am already a good enough wizard. Even if I know that if I really fight with that man, I will definitely lose, I will not be left with no room to fight back in the spell battle... At least I will do my best to punch that stinky face..."

After she said this, Li Nian realized that she still understood him and nodded silently.

Maybe just giving that bastard a good punch would be enough to break the demon in his heart, Dalian Temple thought. When he imagined that scene, he couldn't help but feel a little excited about it, but then he felt a little regretful and continued with a sense of regret.

"Unfortunately, maybe there is no time or opportunity..."

"Hmph..." Li Nian smiled indifferently: "...What nonsense are you talking about? You are only a few years old. There will be plenty of time for you to realize this opportunity in the future."

"……Maybe."

"But you'd better hurry up. If I run into him first, he might kill you first."

Dalian Temple glanced at the man. Li Nian was typing on the keyboard and looking at the screen with a focused expression. It seemed like he was speaking casually and it was unclear whether he was in the mood to joke or not.

Dalian Temple laughed.

"It's you who avenges me, which seems like a good idea. If it's you, maybe you can really do it... Just promise me that you will never underestimate him."

"I never underestimate my enemies."

"That's fine... ah, I feel comfortable, I feel comfortable. It's true that I've been feeling a little uncomfortable these past two days. You brought up this topic and took the initiative to be a trash can to accept my complaints. You're quite considerate."

With a proud smile on her face, she returned to Daliansi's face, stretched herself, and her petite and beautiful figure was fully revealed in her school uniform.

"But the senior student next to me heard it. Is that okay?"

Daliansi said this and suddenly looked at Wu Geng who had been standing nearby and eavesdropping. The latter was immediately startled and trembled all over, then pretended nothing had happened and went to look at the computer.

The two of them were careful not to speak loudly, so Yuigahama didn't hear much - but they didn't speak very quietly either, so Gogen, who was sitting next to Li Nian and eavesdropping on them, naturally heard the entire conversation. For an ordinary person like her, the amount of information contained in it was quite a lot.

Dalianji was in a playful mood and showed a devilish smile.

"What should we do? Should we silence them?"

"..."Wu Geng leaned closer to Li Nian unnoticeably, but judging from his expression, he still wanted to continue pretending to be deaf.

"Don't scare her. She already knows some things about me."

"Why? I said I didn't plan to tell anyone, but this girl is the insider? Ah! Could it be that..." Daliansi also understood that Li Nian didn't deliberately avoid this girl, so this girl must be the one who knew his identity as an exorcist. After hearing Li Nian's admission, Daliansi, who had made some guesses, only wondered why. His eyes lit up and he pointed at Wu Geng excitedly: "Could this be your mistress?"

"Who is this guy's mistress?!" Wu Geng couldn't help but retort, but soon realized that he had said something wrong and continued to pretend nothing had happened.

"She was one of those present when I was attacked before." Li Nian replied calmly.

"...What? It's boring." I thought this man had made an exception for some special personal reasons, but it turned out to be a disappointing standard answer. Dalian Temple curled his lips in boredom and sneered, "Well, I let irrelevant people listen in because of your face. It doesn't matter what happened to you. If my affairs were also used to spread rumors... I would really kill them."

This is a warning to Wugeng.

Wu Geng continued to play deaf, with an expression as if he didn't hear anything you said. It can be seen that he has a strong desire to survive, and this behavior can be regarded as a kind of answer.

Knowing that Wu was really scared, Li Nian helplessly reminded him: "Dalian Temple..."

"Okay, I won't tease your little girlfriend anymore... I'm leaving first. Oh, by the way, I have something to tell you before I leave."

"what's up?"

"Don't call me by my last name, Dalianji. Just call me by my first name, Suzuka. Humph! Don't be like an idiot and misunderstand this as proof of a good relationship! I just don't want to be confused with that scumbag Dalianji Zhidao!"

"Oh, then Suzuka."

"...Hearing you change the name so readily makes me angry in another sense, huh?"

"…What do you want?"

"Tsk... Never mind you, I'm leaving now."

When Dalian Temple left, he didn't give Li Nian a good look, but he greeted Yuigahama politely with a smile on his face before leaving.

As soon as she left, Wu Geng finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Unlike Li Nian, Wu Geng was not as familiar with the child prodigy as she was well-known, and he did not dare to underestimate her, knowing that she was a genuine national-level first-class exorcist. Wu Geng was really afraid of the child prodigy's threat, and as soon as Dalian Si left, he immediately asked Li Nian.

"...Are you...really...going to kill me?"

Li Nian deliberately didn't answer, and said with a smile: "Now you know the consequences of listening and watching carelessly?"

Chapter 262: Intrigue with the Venomous Tongue Girl

"This is the result of being too curious. Now that the prodigy has noticed you, are you panicking?"

"It's such a small matter, I won't panic!"

"Yeah, why are you panicking? People should be as courageous as you are. No matter what dangers you encounter in the future, don't be afraid. Just keep doing it. Ole Ge! I'll cheer you on."

"..."

Although she wanted to continue teasing, it seemed that Wu Geng saw Li Nian's smile, which she had not hidden well, and she suddenly calmed down.

Because when there is real danger, this person will not say anything, but will handle everything behind the scenes.

Knowing that this guy was still in a mood to tease her with a smile on his face, it actually showed that things were not really dangerous. Li Nian also didn't think that the child prodigy would really do anything to her and was just fooling her.

Gogen glared at him unhappily.

“…I don’t think it’s fun.”

Li Nian was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said, "I think it's quite fun."

Knowing that she was found out, Li Nian stopped joking with her and continued, "Of course, Da...Suzuka won't do anything to you. I was just joking. To be precise, that guy probably doesn't take you seriously at all. Maybe he thinks that even if a mere female student knows about it, there's nothing he can do."

After getting Li Nian's affirmation, Wu Geng finally breathed a sigh of relief, and then said in confusion.

"...His character behind the scenes seems to be quite arrogant, this child prodigy."

"Really? He looks like someone in our club, from the blonde twin tails to the flat chest, to his different personality in front of people and behind their backs."

"Indeed... When I think of the stupid things that idiot did and said, it doesn't seem so strange now. Rather, it's more natural like this. The combination of genius exorcist + famous idol + good personality is too perfect. It's fake in reality. But this arrogant and cocky brat seems much more real."

"After all, he is a poster boy promoted by the Onmyoji Agency... You should be aware that it's not a big deal if the character of our club explodes. Sawamura can't really do anything to you. But regarding the matter of Dalian Temple, even if she doesn't care, Gogeng must treat it with caution and don't say anything outside."

"Of course I know! Besides, do you think I really want to hear this news? If I'm really on the radar of Prodigy, it's all because of you, a bastard, who kept saying dangerous things!"

"I won't take the blame. If you don't want to listen, just don't listen. Aren't you listening with great interest?"

Wu Geng looked away guiltily. If she really didn't want to listen, she could just leave. It was precisely because of curiosity that she sat next to Li Nian without moving away and took the initiative to prick up her ears to eavesdrop.

"…But why are you so different today and not being so secretive?"

"I'm too lazy to hide it. It's not something particularly important that needs to be kept secret. It doesn't matter if you hear it. Suzuka will probably come into contact with me more often in the future. You can get to know this person. I won't stop you from listening and watching, and you won't have to keep asking questions in the future."

"...You can call out other girls' names very skillfully in just a few minutes?"

"Why? It's just a name. Didn't she say she just wanted to distinguish it? There's no other meaning."

"Hehe, there's nothing else to say... I don't think so. I didn't expect you to be so good at picking up girls. You've earned enough favor from others today? When did you win her over? Should I congratulate you in advance on being able to get rid of your innocence as soon as possible?"

There was a subtle feeling that Wu Geng suddenly seemed a little angry. Li Nian didn't quite understand, but still sneered at her words.

"Even if you want to gossip, can you gossip about something else? Do you young people only have love gossip in your minds? It's just that this guy's situation is special, and some things happened recently, so it's necessary to enlighten him."

The fundamental purpose of talking to Suzuka was to see that she was uneasy. She seemed to have had a nightmare before. It would be fine if other people were unstable, but the unstable mood of a national exorcist would have a great impact, as it was related to the work of spiritual disasters. Moreover, if she confronted others with this mentality, even her life would be in danger. That's why Li Nian felt it necessary to say more.

Seeing that Dalian Temple Suzuka seemed to have recovered her mood when she left, Li Nian knew that her goal had been achieved.

"..." Wu Geng recalled the conversation between the two of them. He had indeed listened to it all the way and felt that it contained a lot of information. After a moment of silence, he asked Li Nian very carefully: "Can I confirm something?"

"Hmm? Oh, you tell me, it's up to me whether I can answer or not."

Without paying attention to the usual "you ask me and I won't answer" hint, Wu Geng asked directly.

"Has anything happened before regarding that child prodigy?"

For example, the monk named Dairenji Zhidao, who sounded very dangerous, was discussed by the two... As the name suggests, this person has a close relationship with Dairenji Suzuka, but he seemed to be hated by the two during the conversation. He is a villain, which makes Gogen feel that there are many stories involved.

"...I won't answer that, and you'd better not ask any further about that Suzuka guy."

This can also be considered an answer. Li Nian's attitude itself is a confirmation that "something happened to Suzuka in Dalian Temple." Wu Geng understood this level and tactfully did not continue to delve into the matter of Dalian Temple.

"If we can't ask her questions, then the only questions we can ask are yours, right?"

"It seems so."