Chu Yang nodded, then entered the house, while Satoru Gojo stood by, quietly observing Chu Yang, seemingly very interested.
"The taste of Cursed Energy is very strong, and it's constantly increasing. Kento, was he really just an ordinary person before?"
As a Jujutsu Sorcerer with the Gojo Family's once-in-a-century "Six Eyes," Satoru Gojo could directly discern the other party's Cursed Energy status.
This special ability was like a combination of the Sharingan and Byakugan from the Naruto World.
"Before yesterday, I was still working overtime at the company. No one understands his situation better than I do. He used to be just an ordinary human."
Kento Nanami's tone was firm and decisive.
"Since you say so..."
Before Satoru Gojo could finish speaking, he suddenly attacked Chu Yang, punching him in the head.
Chu Yang coldly glanced at him, then raised his hand to block Satoru Gojo's fist.
The two men's movements concluded in less than a second.
Kento Nanami's expression changed.
Satoru Gojo's smile faded, replaced by a look of surprise.
To test Chu Yang's physical abilities, he had intentionally deactivated his "Stop Force" just now, yet he hadn't expected Chu Yang to actually be able to block his attack.
Satoru Gojo became interested.
After Chu Yang blocked Satoru Gojo's fist, he smoothly counterattacked using Fish-Man Karate. He tried to grab the other party's wrist, but suddenly couldn't touch him at all.
A huge rebound force suddenly appeared, and Chu Yang was caught off guard and bounced away.
He abruptly twisted his waist in mid-air, using his powerful core strength to adjust his body, stepped on the ceiling with both feet, pushed off forcefully, flipped over again, and landed steadily.
"Wow, excellent physical abilities," Satoru Gojo exclaimed in an exaggerated tone.
Although Chu Yang hadn't touched him just now, from the feedback of the "Stop Force," Satoru Gojo had already felt the terrifying power emanating from Chu Yang.
"What excellent reaction speed. Among all the humans I've met, perhaps only one can compare to you."
Satoru Gojo clicked his tongue in wonder, "That person died many years ago. His physical strength came at the cost of absolutely zero Cursed Energy, but you..."
"This is the first time I've seen someone who possesses both extremely powerful Cursed Energy and a strong body."
Satoru Gojo turned to Kento Nanami, teasing him cheerfully, "How did you manage to meet such a monster just by working at a normal company?"
Kento Nanami also hadn't expected to hear such a evaluate from Satoru Gojo, and his gaze towards Chu Yang was completely different from before.
That was Satoru Gojo!
The strongest Jujutsu Sorcerer, universally acknowledged in the Jujutsu world!
When he used the word 'strong' to evaluate someone, that person's strength was on another dimension compared to others.
"From our brief exchange just now, I can confirm that you are human." Satoru Gojo tilted his head, constantly exuding a carefree and playful aura, grinning as he said, "Now I can confidently teach you some basic knowledge."
Chu Yang nodded and very naturally sat on the old sofa in the living room.
Kento Nanami adjusted his glasses again. "You really make yourself at home."
Chu Yang pouted, "Senior, don't always be so stingy. It'll be hard for you to save enough money to go abroad before you're forty."
Kento Nanami's eyebrow twitched violently.
Seeing this, Satoru Gojo burst into laughter, "I wanted to say earlier, Kento, putting aside his talent, your junior is really interesting!"
Kento Nanami looked at Satoru Gojo and said indifferently, "From a certain perspective, you two do have some common ground in your personalities. Sometimes you're as disgusting as dog shit."
After speaking, Kento Nanami didn't give Satoru Gojo a chance to retort, pushed the door open, and left the room, departing the apartment a moment later.
Leaving Chu Yang and Satoru Gojo looking at each other.
"Ahem," Satoru Gojo awkwardly cleared his throat a few times, then asked, "How much do you know about Jujutsu Sorcerers?"
Chu Yang shook his head blankly.
"Looks like I'll have to start from scratch." Satoru Gojo scratched his head, "You still remember that thing that attacked you yesterday, right?"
Chu Yang nodded, "I remember you guys called it a Curse Spirit, right?"
Satoru Gojo said, "Exactly! The negative emotions of most ordinary people emit Cursed Energy, and a large amount of Cursed Energy condensed together will become a Curse Spirit."
"Specific negative emotions from specific individuals will produce specific Curse Spirits."
"Normally, ordinary people cannot see Curse Spirits, and physical attacks are ineffective against them; only Cursed Energy works."
"Whether it's a Curse Spirit or Cursed Energy, they are both forms of curses. In addition, there are Cursed Techniques, cursed tools, cursed objects, and so on."
"A Jujutsu Sorcerer is a profession responsible for dealing with curses, exorcising Curse Spirits, or destroying a cursed object that has a huge impact on a certain area."
Satoru Gojo began to explain everything about this world to Chu Yang in detail, his tireless demeanor truly giving off the feeling of a public school teacher.
After listening for a long time, Chu Yang was almost dozing off. He looked up and asked, "How are the salaries and benefits in this industry?"
Satoru Gojo immediately fell silent. He felt that Chu Yang hadn't taken anything he said earlier to heart...
Only this question was what he truly cared about.
However, thinking that Chu Yang and Kento Nanami came from the same company, Satoru Gojo immediately relaxed.
"Is this question very sensitive?" Seeing Satoru Gojo remain silent for a long time, Chu Yang awkwardly chuckled, feeling a bit embarrassed.
There was no helping it. Having been a company slave in this world for too long, Chu Yang had developed a lingering trauma. He simply didn't want to get involved with any job that didn't offer financial security.
From this perspective, he and Kento Nanami were completely the same type of person.
"After a Jujutsu Sorcerer is rated, there will be a basic salary. The basic salary for the lowest-grade Jujutsu Sorcerer is roughly on par with that of an ordinary civil servant."
"However, for each mission completed, a Jujutsu Sorcerer will receive bonuses several or even dozens of times their base pay."
"Therefore, Jujutsu Sorcerers who are alive generally don't lack money."
Chu Yang said with a solemn expression, "In what you just said, it seems 'alive' is the only important part..."
"Bingo!" Satoru Gojo extended both hands, pointing at Chu Yang, and laughed, "Congratulations, you got it right!"
"Of course, you can also choose to refuse to become a Jujutsu Sorcerer. Not everyone who awakens Cursed Energy has to become a Jujutsu Sorcerer."
Satoru Gojo said in a deep voice, "However, after you awaken Cursed Energy, Curse Spirits will be attracted by the Cursed Energy on you. No matter where you go, the number of curse-related incidents around you will increase."
"At first, you can probably solve them easily, but as time goes on, unimaginable curses will definitely appear."
Chu Yang said, "To be honest, I didn't hear any room for refusal in your explanation. Why don't you just tell me directly where I can punch in for work..."
"Before becoming a professional Jujutsu Sorcerer, I suggest that someone with Cursed Energy like you should go to Tokyo Jujutsu High for further training..."
"Studying, huh? I'm not going!"
"Uh... Is it just my imagination? You seem very resistant to the idea of going to school."
"Nonsense! You haven't taken the college entrance exam! Do you know how I endured three years of high school and four years of university? If it were you, would you want to go back to school?"
"I understand, but I still suggest..."
"Then I'm not doing it. I don't care if curses come or not. Anyway, even if I die in the end, you Jujutsu Sorcerers will still have to clean up my mess."
Chu Yang's resolute attitude made Satoru Gojo change his tone, "Actually, going to Jujutsu High for further training isn't absolutely necessary. As long as you pass my trial, I'll let you intern with Kento Nanami."
Chu Yang frowned, "Trial?"
Satoru Gojo spread his hands, "If you don't even agree to this, then there's nothing more to discuss. If it weren't for your rare talent, I wouldn't give you so much room to negotiate."
"Of course, I also really appreciate your personality. You won't find a second person as interesting as you at Jujutsu High."
From Satoru Gojo's tone, Chu Yang understood that this should be the other party's final bottom line, so he nodded in agreement.
He was still very reluctant to give up this dangerous but equally rewarding profession.
Half an hour later.
Satoru Gojo led Chu Yang to a deserted development area, where rows of unfinished buildings stood before Chu Yang.
Even though it was early morning, Chu Yang could feel a biting chill standing there.
"As a company slave who has struggled in society for a few years, you should understand how much blood and tears of ordinary people are buried behind unfinished buildings like these."
Satoru Gojo looked around, feeling very emotional, because of his profession as a Jujutsu Sorcerer, he often directly faced the ugliness and darkness of human nature, witnessing many tragedies.
"Hatred, anger, regret, greed... Even without seeing them, I can feel the negative emotions that fill this place."
Chu Yang asked, "Spaces like this are most prone to producing curses, right?"
Satoru Gojo gave a self-deprecating smile and replied, "Exactly. The suffering of ordinary people is the best nourishment for curses."
Chu Yang sighed softly, "What do you need me to do?"
Satoru Gojo explained, "Originally, the students from Jujutsu High were supposed to clear this area, but now this task is yours. As long as you can complete it successfully, the bonus is also yours."
Chu Yang nodded, saying nothing more. After doing some warm-up exercises, he walked into this ruin hidden within the city.
Watching his retreating figure, Satoru Gojo was somewhat expectant.
Since it was a task intended for Jujutsu High students, the difficulty level wouldn't be too high.
The grades of Curses or Curse Spirits are the same as Jujutsu Sorcerer grades, usually starting from the lowest Grade 4 and increasing sequentially.
Grade 4, Grade 3, Grade 2, Grade 1, Special Grade.
Among them, before promotion to Grade 2 and Grade 1, there are also Semi-Grade 2 and Semi-Grade 1.
Although there seem to be only five grades, for Jujutsu Sorcerers, there are actually seven grades.
The unfinished building area had been assessed, and no Curse Spirits above Grade 4 would appear, so Satoru Gojo used it to test Chu Yang's practical combat ability.
Furthermore, with Satoru Gojo there, no matter what grade of Curse Spirit appeared, Chu Yang's safety would not be threatened.
The Cursed Energy in this area was like a hazy mist, scattering with a gust of wind. However, precisely because of this, it was difficult for Chu Yang to pinpoint the location of the curses through Cursed Energy.
He could only wander around inside.
Most of the building structures in the front were complete, to the extent that they could be moved into after minor renovations.
But the further inside he went, the more broken concrete, exposed rebar, and collapsed roofs were everywhere.
A sense of decay assailed him.
Clang, clang, clang~~~
A section of steel pipe suddenly fell from above Chu Yang's head. He grabbed it, kneaded it in his hand, and crushed it into an irregular spherical object.