Great, now we are dead!

The second is the payment for hiring him:

He valued the kindness of "a meal and a place to stay," and even if the poor villagers wanted to exorcise the demon, they would at least give him a meal, let alone Ye Shouyi, who was obviously a young master from a wealthy family.

So every time I summon him, I have to give him a big meal after the battle, so he can enjoy the pleasures of food after a long time.

The third one is rather special...

That day, if that little girl with the ability to see ghosts (Jianzi) hadn't bravely spoken up, it would have been difficult for you and me to join forces, and sealing Su Nuo would have been fraught with obstacles. In other words, that little girl did me a favor!

I am currently unable to repay your kindness, but if she encounters any difficulties in the future, I would be eternally grateful for your assistance!

"Your Excellency Jinglong, you flatter me. Jianzi is also my friend, so please rest assured."

Ye Shou spoke earnestly, and that was indeed what he thought.

—After all, the gold coins from seeing the child haven't exploded yet!

As everyone knows, Kuze Yoru is the most loyal of all!

[Hahaha... I didn't find a true successor in my lifetime, but I never expected to meet such a like-minded descendant after my death. What a twist of fate!]

Jinglong was in a very good mood. At first, he thought Ye Shou was a lecher who took respectable women out at night, but now he found him more and more pleasing to the eye. He only regretted that this child was not born hundreds of years earlier.

Otherwise, he might be able to pass on his swordsmanship and create a new school, like the Shinkage-ryu and Hokushin Itto-ryu!

"If you don't mind, I may also call you Master."

Ye Shou's eyes held a smile, but it was clear he was serious.

Even after the possession ends, some experience and memories will remain in his body and mind, much like one-on-one tutoring from a master. His rapid progress is already foreseeable. For that alone, calling him "Master" is absolutely warranted!

"You are no ordinary person, and I am merely an enlightener, teaching a few rustic tricks to a country bumpkin. How could I possibly be your master?"

Jinglong refused, but he was still in a good mood.

Your strength can only be developed by yourself; you cannot blindly follow my path, because our talents are different.

"Hmm? This talent refers to..."

I possess the ability to see through evil spirits, while you have the talent of an illusionist.

This statement surprised Ye Shou.

I thought Jinglong was going to talk about his "money power".

Illusionist? That has absolutely nothing to do with Ye Shou!

[You really haven't realized it yet... That's right, young people these days aren't interested in Buddhism anymore.]

"...How did we end up talking about Buddhism again?"

[This has nothing to do with faith; I'm referring to a unique method used in Buddhist practice.]

Overcoming inner demons.

A restless mind breeds demonic thoughts, fraught with peril. But if one can vanquish these inner demons, one can elevate their spiritual realm to a higher level.

"I still know this."

Ye Shou was still confused.

But that's just something monks say to mystify things; it's not actually that mysterious, hahaha.

Jinglong laughed for a while, as if recalling some past events, before explaining things to Ye Shouzheng in a serious manner.

Most people in the world are just ordinary mortals, but there is always a one in ten thousand chance that a child will have special abilities, like me.

Some can foresee the future, some can ride the wind, some can transmit their voices over long distances... There is also a type that is not outwardly apparent, whose mental power is particularly strong, but who cannot control objects, instead using their own thoughts to influence the thoughts of others.

A large portion of them have degenerated into charlatans... creating inner demons to frighten others and profit from it. I've seen a monk do just that.

He claims he can save both humans and demons, making those plagued by inner demons offer him sacrifices so they can sleep peacefully... How laughable!

"Is this what they call an illusionist?"

Ye Shou seemed to be deep in thought, and probably guessed what Jinglong meant.

He's talking about "ghost brain"!

However, Jinglong may have misunderstood. The "Ghost Brain" is mainly about self-suggestion; causing others to develop inner demons is another matter.

When I possessed you, I sensed that your spiritual power was very special, and you must have a talent in this area.

Don't be disgusted; the same sword, in the hands of a wicked person and a good person, will produce completely opposite results. Since you have this talent, you should cultivate it diligently and use it for good in the future.

"I would like to do good," Ye Shou shook his head helplessly.

His "ghost brain" is not the same thing. The illusions that thing creates can only be seen by himself, so how could they affect others...?

"Ok!"

Ye Shou suddenly paused, thought seriously for a moment, and retrieved his deepest memories from the depths of his mind, carefully scanning them bit by bit.

The bizarre actions in "Baki" are still hard to ignore even now, and the absurdity of the "Demon Brain" ability ranks among the top in the entire series—after all, it was the original protagonist's cheat code.

……yes!

Why can't we go further?

This is a skill from a comedy fighting manga. The author is allowed to spout nonsense about physics, but I'm not allowed to develop some fantastical uses for it?

"Master!"

Ye Shou bowed deeply towards the direction of the shrine without hesitation.

"Please teach me the techniques of an illusionist!"

Chapter 49 The Mother Who Kills with Her Spirit

"...Here, and here, we need to build ancient-style stone paths and plant bamboo around them."

“We must be very careful when repairing the shrine itself. We must not touch the samurai statue and ancient sword in the center of the main hall. We must treat this building with the same care as an archaeologist.”

"Hasn't that cartoonist agreed yet? Never mind, let's leave it to the publishing house. They know how to deal with these people."

"We must pay attention to the flow of people in the early stages and not let too many tourists in at once... Security measures must be implemented."

This is an important asset that the Jiu family intends to manage as their ancestral property, to be passed down to future generations. If anything unexpected happens… do you need me to remind you what to do?”

At the foot of Mount Sukuna, wearing a yellow hard hat, Tsubaki Rurikawa was giving a long lecture to the site manager, repeatedly emphasizing Ye Shou's many requirements.

She knew that the project here was very mysterious and crucial to Ye Shou's plans, so she worked diligently and dared not be negligent in the slightest.

Even though she had to shout loudly amidst the noisy background, which would be unladylike, Liuli didn't care about that anymore.

After a long while, several people in charge left quietly, wiping their sweat, all looking quite shaken. Meanwhile, Ruri was still discussing the shrine expansion plan with the design team.

Her idea was to build two shrines, one in front and one behind, one outside and one inside, one open and one hidden.

One approach is to renovate and expand the original Nishiki-da Shrine, but isolate it and assign people to protect it, without receiving tourists from the public.

The other two are built in more prominent locations, aiming to be as imposing and grand as possible, so as to attract attention as a window to the outside world and thus gather popularity.

In this way, we can ensure the continued popularity of incense offerings while preventing tourists from causing trouble—in horror movies, disobedient tourists are the main troublemakers!

These complex and tedious matters would normally require a professional team to lead and coordinate, but Liuli, a "capable woman" personally certified by Ye Shou, managed to arrange everything in an orderly manner with only a few assistants.

That decisive and meticulous manner reminded the group from the Jiu family of the young master's demeanor...

"This way, we can complete Lord Ye Shou's mission."

Liuli's face was flushed from the exertion, and her forehead was glistening with sweat from the sunlight, but she didn't feel tired at all. Just thinking about being praised by her master afterward filled her with joy.

I'm probably sick—Ruri is quite aware of this.

Ever since Ye Shouqiang kissed her that day, her symptoms have become increasingly severe.

Suddenly, her phone rang. Liuli took it out and looked at it, her eyes showing slight surprise.

"I am here. Is there anything you need, madam?"

……

My mom wants Liuli to go shopping with her.

Ye Shou read the message from the maid but didn't pay it any mind, replying immediately:

Just go, it's not like it's the first time.

Kuze Kaede has always favored Ruri. Although there are many maids in the house, it is obvious that Kaede treats Ruri differently. The family once thought that the lady was going to have another adopted daughter, but for some reason there was no news, so they gradually stopped thinking about it.

Liuli had finally finished arranging her work, but before she could even catch her breath, her mother called her away to play with her. Even a capitalist warrior like Ye Shou felt quite embarrassed.

"I'll ask her later if she wants any jewelry."

Ye Shou was sitting upright on the futon, with nothing in front of him, but his gaze was focused on a point above the floor. His expression was serious and earnest, and he even had a few drops of sweat on his face, as if he were engaged in a fierce battle.

huh... huh...

Breathing heavily, the boy reached out from the side and lightly touched the empty air, his fingertips barely touching the surface, as if he were holding something... or rather, as if.

He did indeed hold something in his hand; the slightly concave pad of his finger was proof of that!

Slowly and carefully, he placed what he held on the black and white chessboard before his eyes—

Boom!

A strange, ethereal tapping sound suddenly rang out from inside the shrine. In a daze, it was hard to tell where it came from, and it almost seemed like a hallucination.

One, two, three, four... Ye Shou picked up a few more chess pieces from the chessboard and placed them on the chess cover to the side. The crisp sound of them hitting the board was like pearls falling onto a plate, clear and audible.

His brow furrowed more and more, as if he had reached a stalemate.

Having become completely absorbed in the battle, he naturally failed to notice that in the center of the shrine, the samurai statue was faintly glowing white, and energy fluctuations, like the glare of the sun, were quietly gathering.

Ok……

The warrior in the void observed Ye Shou with great satisfaction.

You're learning too fast!

He wasn't a professional illusionist; he only knew some rudimentary techniques because of his past experiences.

(A truly gifted individual, combined with profound magical techniques, can even create materialized demons in their "dreams" to harm the human world.)

Ye Shou learned from the past and quickly found the knack after practicing a few times. Although he already had a certain foundation, his speed was astonishing, even Jin Tianjinglong was amazed!

If he were really chosen as the successor, perhaps it wouldn't be so bad.

That night's experience showed that he was a loyal and righteous person, fearless in the face of Su Nuo, calm and wise in handling matters, and most importantly, despite his noble birth, he was humble and polite!

Since they met, Jinglong had never seen Ye Shou get angry because of personal grudges. He must usually be a gentle, modest, and tolerant person.

Boom!

After struggling to place another piece, Ye Shou suddenly heard the sound of his opponent placing a piece, and his eyes glazed over.

His cheek muscles bulged slightly as he stretched out his hands, palms facing upwards, supporting one side of the chessboard—

( ) ! ! !

Bang!

A series of crashing sounds suddenly rang out inside the room, creating a chaotic scene. One could vaguely see the overturned low table and chessboard flashing past in front of him, making for a rather magical sight.

Jintian Jinglong was startled:

No, wait... why are you getting so worked up playing chess against yourself?

"Ok?"

In that instant, a surge of arrogance and anger rose inexplicably from Ye Shou's chest, but he quickly calmed it down, his brows furrowing inwardly.

"Couldn't you control yourself?"

The arrogance of the nobility!

The negative aspects are taking effect!

Besides the Gate to Another World being a must-have, he selected two top-tier talents: [Spirit Communication] and [God's Left Hand].

Because he didn't have enough points, he even clicked all three negative ones in the bottom column to barely make up the difference.

[The greed of merchants], [the arrogance of nobles], [the dullness of commoners]... These are all things at the level of personal emotions and behavior. Ye Shou felt that with his willpower and resilience, it should not be difficult to suppress these distracting thoughts.

However, it is clear that the theory of will is not omnipotent. Once Ye Shou devotes himself to something, these distracting thoughts full of desire and emotion will emerge and interfere with Ye Shou's thinking!

"It was my carelessness...tsk!"