Chapter 31: Awakening Spirit Mist
After finishing this silent dinner that tasted like chewing wax, Shangshan Che put down his chopsticks and looked at Lili Zi.
He asked: “Lili Zi, have you decided?”
Choose to stay and face the successive Supernatural Events, or choose to leave and escape by burying your head as a Normal person.
The fork in the path of fate had never been so clearly visible as it was now.
If they missed it, perhaps this face-to-face moment would be the closest distance between the two from now until the Future.
Silently sending the last piece of greasy A5 wagyu into her mouth, Lili Zi, sitting cross-legged on the sofa, also put down her chopsticks, like a Samurai with a Tachi laid flat before her.
Calm and resolute.
“A Swordsman can’t desert in the face of battle, Shangshan Jun.”
Lili Zi took out a napkin and elegantly wiped the grease from the corner of her lips: “Moreover, the target is right in front of us—what are you still hesitating about?”
“You’ll die. Hasegawa is a living example.”
Shangshan Che sighed.
“Then Shangshan Jun, would you consider fleeing? Even for a moment?” Lili Zi asked in return.
Without a moment’s thought or hesitation, Shangshan Che shook his head: “I won’t.”
“—So I won’t either.”
Lili Zi smiled, tightly grasping his hand with exceptional force: “It’s that simple.”
……
After parting with Lili Zi and returning to the Safe House guarded by Old Man Ghost, Shangshan Che decided to accelerate the Strategy for Aragawa Ghost Village tonight and tomorrow.
After easily withstanding the enormous water pressure, Laughing Hannya opened her eyes in the abandoned Thatched Cottage.
And after several days of training and Combat, his Attributes had become—
【Shangshan Che】
【Physique: 15】
【Willpower: 10】
【Charm: 6】
【Spiritual Arts: 3】
If he activated Proficient Level Ki-Gong Technique, he could see his Physique jump from “15” to “17” in an instant—undoubtedly already Supernatural-level terrifying physical quality.
Not to mention that Shangshan Che now held the sharp Kaga Kiyomitsu; even if a Sturdy Farmer appeared before him, it would probably be settled with one slash.
“White Hannya is the closing BOSS above One-Star, so wait on that for now.”
Shangshan Che stroked the Hilt and thought: “First deal with the located Twisting and Turning, then go subdue Hachishaku-sama after Laughing Hannya Levels up.”
After making this Decision, Shangshan Che’s figure turned into a gust of wind racing through the Ghost Village.
On the way, he didn’t know what mishap occurred at that large Factory, but Shangshan Che unexpectedly encountered several scattered Factory Workers.
Facing the Soul Ash delivered right to his door, Shangshan Che naturally accepted all comers.
Kaga Kiyomitsu unsheathed, easily claiming several heads.
【You killed Scattered Wandering Soul “Oppressed Factory Worker”, gained 14 Soul Ash.】
【You killed Scattered Wandering Soul “Oppressed Factory Worker”, gained 11 Soul Ash.】
【You killed Scattered Wandering Soul “Oppressed Factory Worker”, gained 10 Soul Ash.】
【You obtained, “Factory Worker’s Jacket（Damaged）”.】
Plenty of Soul Ash dropped; it could only be said that the Factory Owner hadn’t yet fully squeezed the remaining value from these Wandering Souls—worse than Reality, needed more practice.
He also harvested a Damaged Quality worker’s jacket; this Thing added no effects or Attributes.
But Shangshan Che figured that if he collected a full set, he might be able to blend into the Factory and do something.
But regrettably, the situation in Reality didn’t allow him to start another time-consuming, life-draining Side Quest.
About twenty minutes later, Shangshan Che stopped before a familiar gray Field.
He lowered his head, staring fixedly at the soil and ditch under his feet.
Last time, he was sent away just for glancing extra at Twisting and Turning; Shangshan Che wouldn’t make the same mistake twice.
Drawing Kaga Kiyomitsu, Shangshan Che slowly closed his eyes, directing his attention to hearing, smell, and touch.
In an instant, the originally vague steam hissing became deafening, the direction of the wind flow became clear, and Shangshan Che could even hear the movements of unknown insects burrowing into the soil beneath his feet.
Too far.
Needed to contract the sensory range.
Amid rhythmic breathing, Shangshan Che’s sharp senses gradually shrank, finally settling ahead, just barely enveloping this small Field.
This was good.
Vague noise was coming continuously from a nearby point; Shangshan Che knew that was Twisting and Turning.
He took a deep breath and stepped into the abandoned Field.
Although legend said Twisting and Turning only assimilated those who saw it directly with no other Attack methods, that was just legend—reference it, but don’t take it as absolute truth.
Gripping Kaga Kiyomitsu tightly, Shangshan Che heard a subtle change in the noise.
It had discovered him!
No longer approaching stealthily, Shangshan Che immediately switched Strategy, fully operating Ki-Gong Technique.
Shangshan Che’s Muscles bulged distinctly all over his body; after his subconscious naturally assumed a flat-eyed stance, he charged straight toward Twisting and Turning’s direction.
With Kaga Kiyomitsu able to enhance Thrust Sword Technique, Shangshan Che aimed for an all-out strike to heavily wound the enemy.
Buzz buzz buzz—
As the Distance between them rapidly closed, the noise by his ears grew exponentially; though not as potent as seeing it directly, it was enough to drive an ordinary person mad and dance along with it.
But Shangshan Che was prepared.
Calm as Still Water Laughing Hannya suddenly grinned upward.
With greatly increased Willpower, the terrifying smile instantly halted the surrounding buzzing noise for a split second!
In this instant, Shangshan Che’s chest suddenly swelled, Ki-Gong Technique rumbling like thunder as he executed the simplest and most straightforward, yet also the most technically demanding Sword Technique.
—Tusk Thrust!
Ten meters Distance, gone in a flash!
Even Shangshan Che himself hadn’t reacted yet when Kaga Kiyomitsu had already embedded into Twisting and Turning’s viscous mist-like body, making it emit a piercing screech.
The suddenly amplified volume made blood stream from the seven orifices of Shangshan Che, who was right next to Twisting and Turning, but his hand didn’t hesitate.
Gripping the Hilt, he delivered a decisive Kesa slash.
Rip!
A sound like tearing Cloth rang out; the tip of Kaga Kiyomitsu dragged out a trail of flowing pale white, abruptly silencing the constant noise from Twisting and Turning.
【You killed One-Star Grudge “Twisting and Turning”, gained 132 Soul Ash!】
Shangshan Che’s body trembled, kneeling in the Field; at this moment, he even felt his brain trembling along with the already dissipated noise, about to melt into thick liquid and flow from his senses.
Just a little more, and Twisting and Turning’s death throes would have succeeded.
But fortunately, his skill was superior!
Shangshan Che grinned, using his last strength to pat the Daito in his hand that had turned the battle.
Kaga Kiyomitsu’s Blade quivered lightly, emitting a clear blade hum, as if Pleasantness.
Not two seconds later, Shangshan Che’s vision went black, sent back to the Mortal Realm by Twisting and Turning’s incessant Death Rattle.
【You used Kaga Kiyomitsu Replica to Slay One-Star Grudge “Twisting and Turning”, Kaga Kiyomitsu Replica’s Quality slightly improved.】
【Your skill, Ki-Gong Technique Fragment Proficiency +19!】
【Your skill, Natural Reason School Proficiency +7!】
【Side Quest Two—White Scarecrow completed!】
【You may choose to claim this Side Quest’s reward immediately! Or wait to claim accumulated rewards after multiple quests are completed!】
【You obtained, Awakening Spirit Mist（Special Item）!】
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