"It is true that I have clear orders to restrict them, but it is more because everyone has been accustomed to living together with humans on this land for hundreds of years. I know what Lord Li wants to ask. I hope you don't think that the style of the Nura Group has only changed in recent years. Long ago, the Nura Group under the leadership of my grandfather also felt the same way."
Li Nian looked at Nura's sly face thoughtfully. The short old man smiled and said, "That's right. Although he has retired, I have made an indelible contribution to the current atmosphere of Nura Group. You have come to our house to take a look. What do you think, kid? After seeing it with your own eyes, you should understand the family style of our Nura Group, right? Or are you just like the arrogant little girl over there, who only sees the surface of the demonic aura and the gathering of monsters?"
"Who is the arrogant little girl?" Dalian Temple muttered in dissatisfaction, but she also realized that her answer to Nura Rikuo was a bit shallow. It's not that she really didn't notice that there are other things in the Nura group besides the appearance of "many monsters". Li Nian had reminded her before, and she also noticed the family style of the Nura group, but she didn't let down her guard and have a heart-to-heart with monsters.
Li Nian, however, did not have so many concerns. When asked by Nura, he simply nodded and spoke frankly about his inner thoughts: "Yes, the atmosphere in the family is harmonious, the strong and the weak get along peacefully, relaxed, laughing and joking. It can be seen that everyone in the Nura group intends to live a good life, and also implements your purpose of protecting the weak. I like it."
When it comes to big families, people always have the impression of strict hierarchy and rigid atmosphere. It is not surprising that a family as big as the Nura family would be more in line with this impression... But after actually taking a look here, you can find that this is not the case. There are rules that should exist in a big family, and there is a distinction between cadres and servants, but in the Nura family, it is just right, with a feeling of everyone doing their job... To be honest, it is even a bit too loose, to the point that it makes people doubt whether the entire organization is so loose.
But I believe that when it is time to be serious, the entire organization will be led by the cadres to be serious... Let's not talk about this. Anyway, the whole atmosphere here at the Nura Group's headquarters is relaxed and happy. Every monster that Li Nian sees exudes a peaceful feeling. Of course, Li Nian is not so naive as to think that these monsters will be less ferocious when fighting. Li Nian understands very well that the nature of monsters tends to be brutal... That is why he feels that this peaceful side is particularly rare.
Li Nian understood that this was not something that should be taken for granted, but a habit that had been built up in the entire organization over hundreds of years.
There was some misunderstanding when Li Nian and Nura Nura met for the first time, and they had a fight directly, so they had a bad impression of each other and even had some prejudice against the Nura Group founded by Nura Nura. But after that, he had a conversation with the old man and understood the original intention of the old man to establish the Nura Group. He also interacted more with Nura Rikuo. Now he has come to the Nura Group headquarters in person and seen the atmosphere here. He has completely changed his opinion of the Nura Group.
Nurarihyon was obviously pleased with Li Nian's answer. His old face was full of smiles. "Hahahahaha, I knew you were a reasonable person! For what you said, I have to toast you a glass."
As he said that, Nurarihyon poured a glass of wine for Li Nian and handed it to him. Li Nian took it without making any gestures. They just raised their hands from a distance as a toast to each other, and then they raised their heads and drank it all.
Li Nian savored the lingering fragrance between his lips and teeth.
It seems to be a kind of sake? It is a good wine, but Li Nian's feeling is just at this level. He occasionally drinks beer, but he doesn't really know much about wine. At that moment, he even thought that a dry sip would be more comfortable with iced wine.
The old man over there seemed to be enjoying his drink. He smacked his lips and glanced at the man who had been silent from the beginning with half-closed eyes.
"Young people are more forthright. Unlike someone who came to discuss cooperation, he showed a suspicious attitude and didn't trust us."
Everyone could tell that the person he was talking about was Tian Ruo Qing Xian over there.
By the way, he just talked about something with the two generations of Nura Clan chiefs, and I don't know what the result was... No, being able to sit at the same table means that the discussion went smoothly. Now it seems that the result is good, but the process may not be so smooth.
Tian Ruoqingxian had no expression on his face and said coldly, "Same here."
It can be seen that although the two sides have reached a consensus, they do not trust each other very much.
Well, Nura and Amaru Kiyomi had this kind of incompatibility before... It's a bit difficult for the Nura Group and the Onmyoji Agency to trust each other -
When Li Nianben was thinking this, he saw Tian Ruo Qingxian thinking for a moment and then continued, "But it does make sense that young people are more straightforward. Lord Lu Sheng is a very straightforward person. If you ask me, you have already abdicated, so things should be handed over to your successor. You are already a retired person, so why are you still meddling? Your grandson's thinking is indeed much more open-minded than yours. He is a young man who can keep up with the times. Don't use your old tricks to poison him. Without your participation, I believe that our Onmyoji Bureau and your Nura Group can cooperate more happily."
"The current head of the Nura Clan is Lu Sheng. I have no intention of making comments behind the scenes, but Lu Sheng is still a little young after all, so it is necessary to prevent him from being cheated and losing his family."
"I'm dealing with an old wily ghost like you. I'm also worried that there might be some unnecessary ideas left over from the old times hidden in the conversation. An old man like you simply can't understand the operation of the system of human countries in modern society. It's not a simple matter to integrate monsters into human society. This is the case if you haven't read books. You only have the superficial views of a gangster, and you can't accomplish anything."
"Oh, how can the big guys in the Curse Search Department understand the thoughts of crude monsters like us?"
It seemed that this kind of conversation had happened many times in previous negotiations, and Lu Sheng had no choice but to stop it.
"Calm down, old man. Lord Tian Ruo, too. How many more times are you going to have this meaningless quarrel? I do think it would be better for both sides to be less scheming. We all have the same goal, and we want monsters and humans to live in peace and live well together. Let's stop cheating each other, okay?"
Tian Ruo and Nurarihyon snorted coldly at the same time.
"Fortunately, my grandson is a smart man and can get along with a cunning guy like you."
"Fortunately, Lord Rikuo is a smart man. It's rare that a sensible leader can emerge from a group of idiot monsters in your Nura group."
Li Nian could hear that the negotiation between Onmyoji and Nura Group went smoothly, thanks to Rikuo? Obviously different from his attitude towards Nura Nakagura, after meeting Nura Group's current chief Nura Rikuo, Amanaka Seigen seemed to have a good impression of him.
It seems that the big topic of "peaceful coexistence of humans and monsters" was also mentioned... After thinking carefully, it is indeed the common goal pursued by the Onmyoji Agency and the Nura Group, and the two are the two most needed participants to achieve this goal. It seems that Amanawa Kiyokatsu and Nura Rikuo have already realized this.
Indeed, after talking with Nura Rikuo, Tenjo discovered that this young chief of the Nura Group was a rare smart man.
The wisdom lies in recognizing the current situation of the world, recognizing the coexistence between humans and monsters, and recognizing that win-win cooperation is the long-term vision that benefits you, me and everyone.
This surprised Tian Ruo.
It's so rare to find such a smart person among monsters.
The key is that this smart man also has the blood of Nura, and sitting on the throne of the leader of the Nura group, he has ideas and abilities.
Tenruo came to the Nura clan with the intention of proposing to support them to take the position of leader of the demons and monsters. This idea was correct, but his original intention was just to use their existence to check and balance the Feathered Fox and divide the entire demon force. He also knew that this idea would inevitably be seen through, and he thought that the Nura clan would agree even if it saw through it for their own interests because they had a common enemy.
Unexpectedly, Nura Rikuo saw further and knew that not only did the Nura Group and the Onmyoji Agency have a common enemy, they also had a common goal. For this reason, he was willing to discuss more far-reaching matters with the Onmyoji Agency represented by Amanaka Kiyomatsu-kun, and even carry out further cooperation.
Tenrakuya felt that this was an opportunity, so he talked more about it with Nura Rikuo.
If it weren't for that old man Nurarihyon standing by and acting weird, the negotiations would have gone much more smoothly...
Nurarihyon also didn't expect that his grandson could have such a good conversation with Amanaka Seigen. He was really afraid that his own Lu Sheng would be cheated by the head of the Curse Search Department. Just like Amanaka didn't trust this old cunning guy, the old man also didn't trust the head of the Curse Search Department. He always felt that this man had some sinister intentions.
But in the end, the tone of cooperation was decided...
"Okay, don't think too much. Now is the time to eat and drink. You see, Miss Isayama knows a lot." Lu Sheng said with a smile.
She knew very well what the big shots were thinking and it was not for a low-level civil servant like her to get involved. Isayama was too lazy to pay attention to the situation here. She had been hungry for a long time and sat at the table, eating and drinking happily.
"Isayama, you are too casual..." Dalian Temple felt that it was really amazing that Isayama could be so relaxed in front of Tenruka Kiyomi.
"What's the matter? We should just eat well when we're eating." Seeing Isayama like that, Li Nian was too lazy to think too much. His attention fell on the food in front of him. As he spoke, he picked up the chopsticks and began to taste the cuisine of the Nura family.
Tian Ruo didn't say much, just said "I'm starting to eat", and slowly moved his chopsticks.
You can tell from the look on her face that she is the type who doesn't like to chat while eating.
Instead of disturbing Tian Ruo, Nura Rikuo simply walked past him with the wine jug, went to toast Li Nian and others, and started chatting with a few young people.
As for Nurarihyon...this old man had disappeared at some point.
After a while, a tall figure suddenly walked forward.
The huge body blocked the light and cast a shadow over Li Nian. Li Nian then realized that he was looking for her. She looked up in confusion and saw a familiar young man's face.
Li Nian thought about it and remembered that he had fought with the intruder who was a survivor of the Guandong Great Ape Society and was subdued by him at the scene of the massacre of the Guandong Great Ape Society. So he said, "...I remember you, you are from the Guandong Great Ape Society..."
"His name is Xingying." Nura Rikuo told Li Nian his name: "I said before that I wanted to apologize to you for injuring the police officer and forcing my way into the scene."
Li Nian was about to say no, but the young man named Xingying spoke in a blank expression and said directly, "I'm sorry."
“……” Li Nian didn’t know what to say to this monster whose entire family was killed by Yato God.
Xingying obviously had no intention of chatting with Li Nian. After saying sorry, he turned and left. He just came over to apologize.
Li Nian watched him go, thought for a while, and suddenly spoke to Nura Rikuo.
"I've seen Yatoshin."
Nura Rikuo narrowed his eyes instantly.
Jianshan was startled and became nervous. He noticed that Minister Tianruo also shifted his gaze when he heard the name and was looking at the situation on Li Nian's side.
Dalian Temple Suzuka also looked on curiously.
"Where is he?" Nura Rikuo asked directly.
"I don't know now, but I know how to find him."
"tell me."
"Okay, but before that, there are something I need to tell you."
"whats the matter?"
"That guy is a god born from the desire to kill. He will kill the entire Kanto Great Ape Society in response to Fujiki's wish."
"I know that. I will settle accounts with both of them."
"Also, this God of Killing told me that he actually wanted to be a good god who protects all living beings."
"……what?"
Tian Ruoqingxian, who was listening in, suddenly interrupted and said, "And you believed it, Lord Li, and let him get away?"
Exposed! Exposed in front of the head of the Curse Search Department! Or did Li Nian reveal it on his own initiative?! Isayama felt terrified.
Fortunately, Li Nian did not intend to admit it, and asked with a smile: "Why did Lord Tianruo say that?"
"I was wondering how Yatoshin could escape from your pursuit, and what about the strange eyewitness information... After hearing what you said, I am sure that you must have let him go, Lord Li."
"...Yes, I held back, so he ran away."
"Do you really believe that one-sided statement?"
"Correct."
"…Does Lord Li have any basis for his judgment?"
"He protected people caught in the crossfire of the fighting."
Tian Ruo thought about it and fell silent.
This silence made Jianshan extremely panicked, but Li Nian just took it as his attitude of not caring anymore.
Nura Rikuo came back to his senses, his expression turned cold: "What do you mean by that, Lord Li? Do you want me to forgive the people who killed my entire Kanto Great Ape Society? You think too highly of my magnanimity."
Li Nian showed a puzzled expression when asked this question: "No? No one can be held accountable for their own actions. It is natural for you Nura Clan to avenge your teammate. It is your freedom to retaliate against Yatogami. Yatogami deserves to be hacked to death by you."
"…Then tell me what this means?"
When asked this question, Li Nian thought for a moment before answering with doubt: "...I hope you can kill him more quickly and efficiently? Give him a quick death?"
Chapter 368: Discussion about Yatogami and someone waking up at an inopportune time
"Do you want him to die or live..." Isayama murmured.
To Jianshan, the answer given by Li Nian was incomprehensible. Since Li Nian believed that the God of War was a good god and judged that letting him go was a better decision than killing him, Jianshan thought that Li Nian would more or less protect Yato God.
"Of course I want that martial god to be alive." Noticing Nura Rikuo's raised eyebrows at this, Li Nian added, "At least before I can see clearly his sincerity, I hope he can be alive. I want to see if he can fulfill his promise and truly learn how to wield a sword."
"That seems to be a martial god. Does he need Lord Li to teach him how to wield a sword?" Tian Ruo smiled sarcastically.
"It's about who to chop. I just helped him figure out how to kill people."
"..." Jianshan listened and understood what Li Nian meant, but she always felt that there was something wrong with what she said.
Unlike Jianshan, Tian Ruo didn't care at all about the dangerous feeling revealed in Li Nian's choice of words - because he had never regarded Li Nian as a good person before.
The guys with powerful strength were more bizarre than each other. Li Nian was considered good, at least he seemed easy to talk to on the surface... At this time, Tian Ruo was only puzzled by the Yato God described by Li Nian, and asked: "It seems that there is a god who has survived for hundreds of years. I don't know who I should kill?"
"He was a killing god who responded to other people's prayers. He seemed to be lost in the myriad murderous intentions and could not find his own sense of right and wrong among the standards of countless people."
“Oh…I see.”
Tian Ruo Qingxian, the director of the Curse Search Department, is also an excellent wizard. He knows very well the nature of gods. Just by hearing these three or two sentences, he roughly understood the current state of Yato God from Li Nian's explanation.
"And such a guy who has been lost for a long time was guided onto the right path by your Lord Li's few words of advice?"
"After being defeated by me and having a knife to my neck, I will at least be able to accept some of my ideas." After thinking for a while, Li Nian added, "That's what I personally think."
Tian Ruo sneered, obviously disagreeing, but still asked: "This sounds like an effective way of education... Specifically, what did Lord Li teach him?"
"Ask him not to kill anyone before thinking clearly... Of course, it's not realistic to prohibit a martial god from using force, so as an alternative..."
"As an alternative, you can beat the person half to death?" Isayama suddenly interrupted and said what Li Nian wanted to say.
Li Nian was stunned for a moment, then smiled with relief: "Isayama, you really understand me more and more."
"...I don't think it's a good thing to gradually understand your way of thinking." Isayama also felt that he was quite strange to be able to guess Li Nian's thoughts smoothly - and even felt that it was reasonable. He murmured: "Since I met you, Li Nian, my three views have become more and more strange."
Tian Ruo nodded and sneered, "That's right. Following Lord Li, Isayama-kun seems to have learned a lot. He even learned how to deceive his superiors and lie to his subordinates."
That undoubtedly meant that Isayama deliberately covered up for Li Nian's behavior of letting Yatoshin go, and wrote the report that Yatoshin escaped, in order to absolve Li Nian of the guilt.
"terribly sorry!"
With a "bang", Isayama simply lowered his head and apologized. The loud sound of him hitting the chopping board highlighted his sincerity.
Li Nian said with emotion: "I can tell it's a good start just by the sound."
"That's why I say top students really don't know how to adapt." Suzuka couldn't stand it any longer and shook his head and sighed, and taught him angrily: "At this time, you should say that you don't know anything, or simply say that you were threatened by Li. Why not just put all the blame on him and everything will be fine."
Tian Ruo glanced at the girl coldly and said, "You are an idiot if you really think that nothing will happen to you. I think you should learn from Isayama-kun and know that it is necessary to abide by the rules."
Having heard similar sermons countless times, Suzuka just ignored them.
"Okay, raise your head, Jianshan. This won't happen again." Tian Ruo waved his hand.
"Yes." Isayama then looked up, his forehead was red, and it was obvious that he was really trying hard.
"It is indeed my fault." As Li Nian said this, she took out her phone and took a photo of her miserable state as a souvenir under Isayama's fierce glare. She continued, "I personally think Yato is a good guy. I think if the knife can be pointed at the right person, the war god holding the knife will naturally become a beneficial existence for mankind...ah..."
Li Nian picked up a piece of sushi and put it in his mouth. He didn't look like he was reflecting on himself at all.
"That has nothing to do with our Nura Group." Nura Rikuo drank his wine without looking around, and said this coldly at this time.
"I know." Li Nian shrugged. "What I value is Yato's future, but that doesn't mean his past behavior can be exposed. He made a knife for Fujiki and killed all the members of the Kanto Great Ape Society under the Nura Group. It is an indisputable fact. Therefore, he deserved to die at the hands of the Nura Group... Of course, I don't intend to interfere with what the Onmyoji Bureau will think. You can do whatever you want to do with Yato. If you want to hold me accountable for letting Yato go, I will bear it.
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