After a bloody massacre, they succumbed to Geto Suguru's violence.
Geto Suguru continuously amassed wealth and collected Curse Spirits through this powerful force, only then did he possess enough terrifying Curse Spirits to unleash the Night Parade of a Hundred Demons.
Now, this force was in Chu Yang's hands.
After understanding the situation of Geto's gang, Chu Yang dismissed the others, preparing to talk with Geto Suguru alone.
Perhaps Geto Suguru's stern attitude earlier had worked, as everyone was very obedient, including Nanako and Mimiko.
A moment later, only Geto Suguru and Chu Yang remained in the room.
Before Chu Yang could speak, Geto Suguru spoke first, "For the time being, I won't appear before Jujutsu Sorcerers, you can rest assured about that."
Chu Yang nodded, "It's good that you know what you're doing, but the reason I came here is to remind you of something else."
"Remind?" Geto Suguru frowned slightly.
This was not a very serious word, but his heart tightened.
"Have you heard of Kenjaku?"
"A bit familiar…"
"He is a Jujutsu Sorcerer from the same period as Ryomen Sukuna."
"Since he's a Jujutsu Sorcerer from the same period, shouldn't he have been dead for a long time? Why mention him?"
"Because he's not dead."
How could a Jujutsu Sorcerer from a thousand years ago still be alive now?
Geto Suguru was about to say it was impossible, but then he thought of Tengen's state and felt that it might not be impossible after all.
"Is his Cursed Technique similar to Tengen's?"
"There is some similarity. To be precise, he is more like a parasite. Kenjaku takes over most of the body, leaving only the brain, and then transfers it to the target body to achieve possession."
Speaking of this, Chu Yang paused, his tone becoming even more solemn, "After Kenjaku possesses a body, he can not only use his own innate Cursed Technique, but also use the Cursed Technique of the original body."
Geto Suguru's expression immediately turned very ugly; he finally understood what Chu Yang's reminder meant.
Kenjaku had his own Cursed Technique.
Curse Manipulation!
Chu Yang continued, "Kenjaku has always been watching you. If you were still wandering outside today, he would definitely seize your body at the first opportunity, but you…"
Without Chu Yang needing to finish, Geto Suguru added, "If he knew I wasn't dead, he would probably try to find my whereabouts everywhere and then kill me."
"That's pretty much the situation."
After speaking, Chu Yang sat on the sofa, crossed his legs, and waited for Geto Suguru to digest this astonishing news.
Kenjaku's name was very famous, almost to the point of being infamous. He and Ryomen Sukuna were like the Geto Suguru and Satoru of that era, even surpassing them.
"You think I'll lose?"
"Not that you'll lose, but that you will die."
"Why are you so certain?"
"How weak can a guy who can leave his name in history be?"
Geto Suguru sighed, "I haven't even had time to celebrate surviving, and now another Kenjaku has emerged. Why does everyone want my life?"
Chu Yang teased, "He needs your power, and I need it too. Essentially, there's no difference between us, just different methods."
Geto Suguru leaned back on the sofa, looking ready to give up, "There's still a big difference. At least I'm still alive. I really don't want someone else using my body to do strange things."
"If that day ever comes, remember to destroy my body."
There was a bar counter in the room, he didn't know whose hobby it was, Chu Yang stood up, walked to the bar counter, pulled out a bottle of champagne from the cabinet, and took two wine glasses.
"I didn't just come here to warn you that you're being targeted. I told you, your life is mine. Even if you want to die, you need my permission."
Chu Yang poured two glasses of wine. Just as Geto Suguru thought he would get one, Chu Yang drank both glasses himself, looking at him with a smile.
"Your bad taste is very similar to Satori's. Is it that when you reach your level, there's something wrong with your brains?"
Geto Suguru walked to the bar counter in annoyance and poured himself a drink.
The next second, both of them raised their glasses.
"Then here's to our pleasant cooperation."
...
Kyoto and Shinjuku streets, after the Night Parade of a Hundred Demons ended, Tokyo Jujutsu High's logistics department was handling the aftermath. Damaged public facilities were being repaired, and compensation was being paid.
In an unmanned corner, a shadowy gaze silently watched the scene.
"Geto Suguru is suspected to be dead. Proceed as planned."
97. Chapter 97: Huang Rong and Mu Nianci
97.
Martial Arts World.
Southern Song small city.
Because the city's academy closed, there was a great commotion in the surrounding villages, and the county magistrate was as anxious as an ant on a hot pan.
It wasn't that there were no other scholars in the city who could serve as academy teachers, but rather that the former Mr. Chu's teaching level was exceptionally high.
It was said that even some scholarly families were planning to send their clan's children to the academy for elementary education.
One should know that children's elementary education was very prosperous during the Northern and Southern Song Dynasties. How could someone who could carve out a path in such a grand context be incompetent?
The county magistrate was also puzzled. If it weren't for the common people making a fuss at the county yamen, he had served here for many years and had never heard of such a virtuous scholar.
Upon closer inquiry, he learned that the Mr. Chu, who was spoken of by word of mouth, was just a young man of twenty. The county magistrate had read the elementary essays that Mr. Chu taught the children; every one of them could be called a classic for the ages. Even a person of his age benefited greatly.
When he thought that such essays came from a young man in his twenties, he found it incredible and became very curious about the true face of Mr. Chu.
"County Magistrate! That Mr. Chu seems to be back! Someone saw his courtyard gate open!"
The county yamen's secretary rushed in from outside, tripped over the threshold, and tumbled to the ground in front of the county magistrate.
"What's the rush!"
The county magistrate snorted coldly, flicked his sleeve, and without even looking at the secretary, rushed out of the room himself.
"You're not much better…"
The secretary picked himself up from the ground, muttered a complaint, and then followed closely behind the county magistrate.
The county magistrate's surname was Huang, and he was exactly forty years old this year. If it were in modern times, he might still be a single man of advanced age, but in the Southern Song, he was already a grandfather.
Even a steady man, no matter how anxious, would mind his appearance. So, County Magistrate Huang's sedan chair slowly swayed to the Chu family's small courtyard.
Even earlier than County Magistrate Huang were the common people holding their children, standing eagerly outside the courtyard, looking much like modern parents vying for kindergarten spots.
The desire to not let one's child lose at the starting line remained unchanged even after a thousand years.
Actually, it wasn't surprising that they were anxious; Chu Yang had been gone for several months.
When he went to Jin, he flew.
But when he returned, he walked, bringing along a large group of hangers-on.
There was no need to mention Huang Rong; she was naturally active and playful, insisting on dragging Chu Yang to sightsee everywhere, which delayed them quite a bit.
If it were just Huang Rong, he could just fly back with her; he had already shown Wood Release anyway, so Earth Release wouldn't be much different.
Chu Yang didn't feel the need to live covertly in this world.
But then there was Guo Jing trailing behind him.
Chu Yang felt uncomfortable driving him away.
Guo Jing was famously a good-natured person and wouldn't do things like diverting trouble to others or using people as scapegoats. The last incident was a misunderstanding.
Moreover, he had been apologizing to Chu Yang every day on this journey, almost making it a catchphrase, and his diligent and hardworking demeanor made it difficult to be angry.
Behind Guo Jing followed Yang Tiexin's family.
Yang Kang had become incredibly well-behaved, eagerly volunteering for all tasks, his diligence second only to Guo Jing.
For no other reason than fear that Chu Yang might one day be displeased and sacrifice him, he tried his best to appear more agreeable in front of him.
Whenever he thought of how arrogant he had been in front of Chu Yang, relying on tens of thousands of Jin soldiers, Yang Kang wished he could slap his own face with a shoe sole.
Seeing Yang Kang so sensible, Yang Tiexin and Bao Xiruo were very pleased.
There was also Mu Nianci, an even more considerate daughter, by their side.
Originally, after reuniting with Guo Jing, Yang Tiexin intended to betroth Mu Nianci to him, but Guo Jing used the excuse that marriage matters required his mother's decision to get out of it.
Yang Tiexin took his words seriously and planned to go to Mongolia with him to visit his former sister-in-law, Li Ping, after Guo Jing and Yang Kang completed their martial arts duel agreement.
Halfway there, the observant Bao Xiruo noticed Guo Jing's feelings for Huang Rong. During their nightly conversation, she cautiously told Yang Tiexin about it.
"Brother Tie, Jing'er seems to be fond of Huang Guniang. I think we should forget about his marriage to Nianci. You and I have both experienced the bitterness of unrequited love, so let's not make things difficult for the young ones."
Only then did Yang Tiexin come to his senses. His thick, dark brows furrowed immediately, and he said with a wry smile, "Of all people Jing'er could like, he likes her. That Huang Guniang's eccentric personality is one thing, but her relationship with Mr. Chu seems quite extraordinary…"
Bao Xiruo covered her mouth and laughed, "Mr. Chu's immortal demeanor is indeed astonishing, and he is kind. It's not strange that Huang Guniang likes him."
At this point, Bao Xiruo couldn't help but laugh, her voice gradually growing louder, laughing until she was out of breath, "They are a perfect couple of immortal companions, but Mr. Chu doesn't seem to have any such thoughts. He occasionally even calls Huang Guniang 'good brother,' which makes Huang Guniang very angry."
Yang Tiexin also shook his head and laughed, but soon he couldn't laugh anymore.
"It's just a pity for my Nianci. She only dares to stand far away and secretly watch Mr. Chu, seeing him and Huang Guniang bicker, and can only swallow all the bittersweet feelings."
The smile on Bao Xiruo's face gradually disappeared. The taste of her own eighteen years of longing for Yang Tiexin was something only she knew, like a person drinking water knows whether it's hot or cold.
Now, her daughter, Mu Nianci, seemed destined to follow in her footsteps.
"Xiruo, do you mean… Nianci is the same as Huang Guniang?"
Yang Tiexin looked at his wife in surprise.
"Brother Tie, you are naturally bold and unrestrained, so it's normal that you didn't notice. Now that you know the situation, don't force the marriage between Jing'er and Nianci. Those two are destined not to be on the same path."