coobybook Chapter 89 The Old and Young Foxes Have Become Spirits
Chapter 89 The Old and Young Foxes Have Become Spirits
Then Gojo Satoru and a woman with scars on her face, dressed in a shrine maiden's outfit, came over.
"Hmm, it seems you two get along quite well?" asked the shrine maiden, Ankahime, thoughtfully.
The other students in Kyoto looked embarrassed, while Toudou Aoi hugged Li Muyang and laughed, "Teacher, Old Li is really an interesting person! I believe what the old man said now, but that guy named Itadori is quite interesting too!"
"That's right! Mu Yang is a good student!" Gojou Satoru chimed in triumphantly.
Angeji thought that Dongtang Kui was bullying someone, so she hurriedly told Dongtang Kui to let go of Li Muyang, who "looked like he was about to be hugged to death." She said, "You're new here, don't bully our international friend!"
"It's alright, Old Kui can still handle it." Li Muyang waved his hand with a smile, then looked at Ankagi's face and said, "You must be Ankagi-sensei, right? Gojo Satoru-sensei mentioned you to me. You are indeed beautiful inside and out."
Gojo Satoru (°ヘ°): Huh? When did I mention that to you? Beautiful and kind-hearted? Who? Angehime? Her?
I have to admire Li Muyang's ability to say one thing to one person and another to someone else! He's a blatant liar! He only says what people want to hear!
Ange Ji didn't care, and upon hearing this, she didn't notice Li Muyang's expression when he looked at the scars on her face, but she was still a little shy when praised: "Sigh, I'm disfigured, what kind of beauty am I?"
"It's just a minor injury, nothing to worry about," Li Muyang said with a light laugh, extending his hand and emitting a soft light in front of An Geji. The light momentarily made everyone look down on An Geji's face, but when the light dissipated, the obvious scar on An Geji's face had disappeared.
The person involved naturally felt the change in herself, and the people around her were also surprised, because Angeji's scar was a side effect left after the injury had healed, the kind that even the reversal technique could not restore. Li Muyang shone that light on her for a while, and her skin had returned to normal.
Seeing this, Gojo Satoru became interested and came closer to observe, which made the unsuspecting Anka blush. When she came to her senses, she punched her teacher and knocked him to the ground: "Why are you standing so close!"
"Waaaaah~ Muyang~ Teacher's been bullied~" Gojou Satoru seized the opportunity to hug Li Muyang's leg and acted like a fool: "You hurry up and get justice for the teacher~"
Li Muyang gently comforted her, "It's okay, teacher. As a man, you have to learn to adjust and comfort yourself. A good man doesn't fight with a woman. A beating is a sign of affection! Besides, this is retribution for bullying others in your younger days. Don't think I don't know how despicable you were back then. In our area, your behavior back then would be considered school bullying!"
With a technique that has no limits, how could Ankagi possibly defeat you? You're overdoing it!
Gojo Satoru (￣へ￣): "Old Li, you've changed! Don't you love your teacher anymore?"
Li Muyang shrugged: "To be honest, teacher, after seeing Teacher Angeji today, I think I should transfer to Kyoto! At least she's more pleasing to the eye than you... Ugh! I mean, more responsible! Tell me, since I came to the Jujutsu Academy, how many days have you actually been on campus?"
"Traitor!" Gojo Satoru shouted with grief and indignation, then sighed helplessly and said, "If I could, I'd like to stay quietly at school! Teaching and nurturing students is much easier than arguing with those old fogies!"
"So, you're still planning to hand over the tasks for this period of time to me, right?" Li Muyang said expressionlessly.
Gojo Satoru scratched his head guiltily: "Haha...when did you find out?"
Li Muyang smiled without speaking, his meaning clear! Guess! It's none of my business how I know!
"Isn't this a bit much? How can you send a student to carry out your mission?" Anka immediately sided with Li Muyang and denounced Gojo Satoru: "Can Li Muyang complete your mission? How dangerous is it?!"
Gojo Satoru's lips twitched: "It's not my mission, it's just a mission from the vocational school. With his abilities, there's not much risk involved."
"The main problem is... keeping Li Muyang at school and training with the other students won't be very effective. With his abilities, he should be participating in real combat!"
Angeji had also read the information about Li Muyang and couldn't refute it for the time being.
Li Muyang picked up the conversation without hesitation: "Actually, another reason is that the college has been undergoing special training recently, and there have been quite a few tasks piling up, right?"
Gojo Satoru's expression turned serious: "Just tell me, are you going or not!"
"Is there a salary?" Li Muyang's expression turned serious.
"Nonsense! I'm in charge! I'll even save you the transaction fees!"
"Alright! Teacher, you can rest! This little thing doesn't need your help. You're just a lowly spirit! Watch me slay demons and monsters! Let me make this clear first! It's not about the reward! It's mainly because I lack practical experience! I asked for it myself! It's my duty!"
Righteous and indignant! Resolute and decisive!
(Did it change so quickly?) All the students and Angeji were speechless. Of course, there were also people who could understand Li Muyang.
For example, a girl with long, straight blue hair, named Miwa Kasumi, comes from a poor family and has two younger brothers. Coupled with her honest and simple personality, well, you can immediately understand Li Muyang's behavior of bowing down for five pecks of rice.
There's no way around it, we're really poor!
Prices in Tokyo are really high. The little money the system gave him is far from enough. Li Muyang doesn't have much money at all. If he doesn't go on a few more missions, he might not even have money for food! Although he has the spirit beast gourd so he won't really go hungry, Li Muyang has a feeling that even after the spell missions are over, he might still have to come back here!
You absolutely cannot do without money!
As a student at a sorcery college, the rewards you receive for performing exorcisms are usually sealed up by the school and stored away. You can only use a portion of it each month, somewhat like a parent preventing their child from spending money recklessly. This restriction will only be lifted once you graduate or pass the sorcery master assessment at level two or above, which means you will have a certain level of self-sufficiency.
Li Muyang refused the higher-ups' offer to give him a direct rating through back channels, because the original rating system considered not only his ability but also his contributions!
What merits does Li Muyang have? He only killed a top-level cursed spirit not long ago. It is still under the school's control of funds. Therefore, Li Muyang needs to complete a series of tasks to increase his reputation and merits. Then, naturally, he can be rated according to the rules and regulations.
Gojo Satoru's words can be seen as an agreement with Li Muyang, allowing him to lift the restriction ahead of schedule.
Rules are rules, but people are flexible. However, Li Muyang didn't want to be too unconventional, so he would still abide by the rules. It's just that being a sorcerer is really dangerous; it's a profession where you trade your life for money! Many sorcerers have money but no life to enjoy it! Many sorcerers have developed a habit of living for the moment.
At this moment, Angehime finally realized that the master and disciple were playing tricks on each other in a roundabout way, but in reality, they were both trying to do each other a favor. They both understood each other's intentions, and as a result, they were both getting the benefit and acting innocent!
While Gojo Satoru may seem to be giving Li Muyang more tasks, he is actually aware of Li's difficulties and is intentionally taking care of him. Li Muyang's apparent dissatisfaction is just a convenient excuse for Gojo Satoru to give him special treatment.
Look! You all saw it, I initially refused! It's all the teacher's fault for giving me too much!
Secondly, after Gojo Satoru interrupted, the two naturally moved on to the next topic, just to avoid being asked about the methods Li Muyang used to heal her scars! That energy was clearly not curse power, nor was it a reversal technique; it was probably something extraordinary!
The two of them combined are more cunning than everyone else present! They seem crazy, but every step they take is actually full of hidden meaning! This isn't just her imagination running wild! It's the experience she's gained from being tricked by Gojo Satoru over the years!
Those present were merely eyewitnesses.
"...You two are such a perfect match!" Angehime complained, rubbing her forehead wearily.
This speculation certainly cannot be stated openly. Although Ankagi and Gojo Satoru seem to be at odds, they actually trust each other. Otherwise, they wouldn't have chosen her as an NPC for such a backdoor deal that involves reputation. It's just a reason to keep the higher-ups quiet.
If those high-ranking officials go through the back door to give Li Muyang a rating, it will definitely raise questions from others. This matter is not just about making things easier for him; such convenience means other troubles.
But Gotō's roundabout way of "going through the back door" is perfectly reasonable, and no one can find fault with it! Li Muyang can also save a lot of trouble and still get the benefits he wants!
Otherwise, it's hard to guarantee that higher-ups won't cause trouble in this regard. They don't have hostility towards Li Muyang, but they do have malice!
Never doubt Gojo Satoru's intelligence! Is Muryoku joking with you? He's the one who holds the Gojo family together! Being the strongest doesn't just refer to physical strength!
To be honest, Ankagi had originally wanted to lure Li Muyang to Kyoto, but that's no longer the case. With his ability to understand Gojo Satoru's meaning and cooperate with his actions, not to mention Ankagi, even Principal Rakuganji Yoshinobu would seem like an innocent boy in front of Li Muyang.
Understanding is one thing, but what's the use of hindsight? Being able to cooperate immediately is what truly matters!
After much fuss, Li Muyang and Dongtang Kui reluctantly bid each other farewell, while Angeji and the Kyoto students took their leave first.
With no one else around, Gojo Satoru sidled up to Li Muyang and whispered, "Was that power you just experienced life energy?"
"A true expert!" Li Muyang praised, giving a thumbs-up.
"That's right! Who is your teacher? Gojo Satoru! The strongest sorcerer!" Gojo Satoru chuckled and boasted a few words, then solemnly warned, "Don't use this power recklessly. There are plenty of old fogies in this world who want to prolong their lives and cling to life. If I find out you can use this power, I can't protect you!"
"At that time, you'll have to rely on yourself!"
Li Muyang gratefully said, "Thank you for reminding me, teacher! Don't worry, I know what I'm doing!"
Gojo Satoru didn't waste any words. He could understand the intricacies of officialdom; his cheap student wasn't stupid!
Trying to fool him? You'd be lucky not to be fooled!