Chapter 42: Now It’s Fantasy Time!
【Hachishaku-sama】
【Quality: Rare】
【Rank: Zero-Star（One-and-a-Half Star）】
【Rank Cap: Two-and-a-Half Star】
【Talent: Curse Positioning, Two-way Healing, Illusory Entity】
【——Hachishaku Ad……oh no, now it should be called Two-Foot Two-Inch Two-Fen Two-Li Adult.】
Hoho, I didn’t expect Hachishaku-sama’s quality to actually be Rare Grade, comparable to the Three-tailed Fox in the One-Star Gacha Pool.
The Rank Cap has also fully reached Two-and-a-Half Star, which can be said to completely surpass him, her Laughing Hannya master, in potential at this stage.
“By the way, Two-Foot Adult, could you hear me talking to you in my mind just now?”
Two-Foot Adult shakes her head, the two small braids that appeared at some point swaying slightly: “po~ I can’t hear specifics, but I can sense that Master wanted me to come out from the Ksitigarbha Statue.”
After saying this, she reacts, stomping her foot: “I’m Hachishaku-sama, Hachishaku! This form is just a special situation!”
“Got it, Two-Foot Adult.” Shangshan Che thinks for a moment and says, “Don’t call me Master from now on; it sounds too tacky.”
Two-Foot Adult is slightly stunned. As far as she knows, in the Edo Period, Shikigami who signed contracts with Onmyoji were in a subordinate position.
The former had to unconditionally obey the vast majority of the latter’s commands.
Isn’t that what Master means?
“My given name is Shangshan Che; call me whatever you want, just not Master.”
Shangshan Che waves his hand. If Two-Foot Adult keeps calling him Master Master, he doesn’t even dare to imagine what expressions Lili Zi and Sister Nanjo would have when they see it.
“Then……Tetsu-kun?” Two-Foot Adult probes. If Shangshan Che doesn’t want her to call him by name, she will immediately change to Lord Shangshan.
“Whatever you like.”
Shangshan Che replies indifferently——for now, let’s first take a look at Two-Foot Adult’s talents.
【Talent: Curse Positioning, Two-way Healing, Illusory Entity】
【Curse Positioning: After Hachishaku-sama briefly observes any target, she can continuously position that target. Positioning accuracy gradually decreases over time. Positioning cap is one.】
Two-Foot Adult having this kind of talent was within Shangshan Che’s expectations.
After all, in the most widely circulated version of the Supernatural Phenomenon, no matter where the protagonist runs, he always feels Hachishaku-sama following closely behind him like a maggot on the bone.
Being able to position someone regardless of distance after meeting once is practically an essential skill for pursuits over a thousand miles.
It’s just unclear how easy this curse is to detect or dispel, because reality isn’t a game; this kind of curse should not be hard for powerful Onmyoji to detect and dispel.
【Two-way Healing: After being hugged by Hachishaku-sama, it causes continuous healing effects on both parties. The higher the hugger’s Charm attribute, the stronger the healing effect.】
Shangshan Che glances at Two-Foot Adult, who has been staring straight at his face since appearing, and falls silent.
It can only be said to be a talent very fitting her character, and the Strength is pretty good. Combined with Awakening Spirit Mist, it should allow quick recovery of status after Combat.
【Illusory Entity: Hachishaku-sama has no vital points. Each Attack only reduces Hachishaku-sama’s “HP,” unable to damage Hachishaku-sama’s entity. Hachishaku-sama dies when HP reaches zero.】
No wonder he felt no resistance when he just slashed Two-Foot Adult’s body with one knife……turns out it’s because of this outrageous talent.
In that case, doesn’t that mean Two-Foot Adult can be made to do extremely dangerous things?
For example, a normal Demon looking at a cute little girl in a white hat walking toward it would never imagine that the girl has rows of explosives strapped to her body, right?
This is just the most basic use; similar tricks remain to be developed together with Two-Foot Adult.
Shangshan Che nods, giving Two-Foot Adult a thumbs up: “Not bad, very not bad!”
The latter puts her hands on her hips, proudly saying nothing.
But there’s a problem right now——
Although Two-Foot Adult’s theoretical Rank is One-and-a-Half Star, in reality she has no essential difference from a Scattered Wandering Soul right now, so fragile that even without vital points, Shangshan Che could finish her off in two or three slashes.
“Two-Foot Adult, is there any way to restore your Strength?”
“Just stay by Tetsu-kun’s side.” Two-Foot Adult giggles twice, walking a few steps closer to him, almost sticking to him. “But if hugging is possible, the recovery speed will be faster.”
Shangshan Che steps back half a step, raising his hand to block Two-Foot Adult’s lunging body: “Let’s keep this distance for now.”
He falls into thought.
Although Two-Foot Adult’s recovery method is very economical and affordable, due to Old Man Ghost’s presence at home, it’s impossible for him to sleep hugging her.
And Shangshan Che doesn’t want to expose Two-Foot Adult to the outside world; at critical moments, she might become a trump card to turn the tables.
But in that case, wouldn’t Two-Foot Adult’s Strength recovery speed be greatly slowed?
“Try this.”
Shangshan Che takes out a portion of Soul Incense Ash（micro） and places it in his hand.
He wonders if Soul Incense Ash, since it can be used as Level up material, might have miraculous effects on Supernatural Phenomenon recovery?
But before he speaks, Two-Foot Adult’s little face leans over, staring tightly at his palm, drool almost flowing out,
“This……what is this……” Two-Foot Adult’s chest still heaves dramatically, panting heavily, “It’s so enticing!”
Shangshan Che holds the Soul Incense Ash and asks: “If I give this to you, can it shorten the time to restore your Strength?”
“popo!” Two-Foot Adult nods repeatedly, eyes sparkling.
“Then use these three portions first; come to me if you need more.”
With that, Shangshan Che takes out the three portions of Soul Incense Ash（micro） he drew not long ago and hands them to Two-Foot Adult.
Two-Foot Adult opens her mouth, her expression somewhat dazed.
She thinks this must be a fantasy before her dissipation, otherwise how could there be such a handsome and generous boy who contracted her, saved her from this dead land, and then gave her such precious Treasure without hesitation.
This kind of lovesickness is cured with one sleep……
“What are you spacing out for? Go back into the Ksitigarbha Statue and rest to heal first.”
Shangshan Che’s voice brings Two-Foot Adult back to her senses.
She purses her lips, not knowing how to speak, and finally can only bow deeply, her childish voice sincere beyond measure:
“Thank you for your mercy, Che Adult.”
Shangshan Che smiles at her and puts the Ksitigarbha Statue into the Storage Bag——if Two-Foot Adult wants to come out, triggering the connection in his heart will let him know.
Next, Shangshan Che takes out the 【Universal Familiar Prototype】 he obtained for subduing his first Shikigami.
【Universal Familiar Prototype】
【Quality: None】
【Effect: None】
【——There’s nothing you can’t think of that it can’t become. But the premise is, you need a good Blacksmith.】
In other words, as long as there’s a good Forging expert, it can be Forged into a Familiar that can subdue any Demon Supernatural Phenomenon.
Shangshan Che thinks of that little fellow at the Blacksmith Shop, not sure if he has learned real skills from the Blacksmith.
When the time comes, he’ll go ask.
Putting away the Familiar Prototype, Shangshan Che claps his hands.
At this point, this life mission is considered to Perfection, it’s just a pity that the life hasn’t been spent.
Shangshan Che decides to go to Edo Castle to explore and throw away life——as for killing White Hannya, wait until Two-Foot Adult recovers some Combat strength first.
At least, recover to the point where “Curse Positioning” can be released onto White Hannya in an instant.
So Shangshan Che doesn’t want to probe White Hannya’s location right now either.
If the other party also has sufficient intelligence to think, it will definitely hide and recover from injuries after being alerted.
At that point, the mission will be hard to handle.
Shangshan Che does things with just one word: steady!
In winnable situations, he absolutely won’t act recklessly or throw away life, but instead play it safe and grasp absolute victory.
Ten minutes later.
Not long after going out, Shangshan Che, who was chopped like a melon by the passing Three-and-a-Half Star Oni Warrior “White Bone,” returns to the Mortal Realm as desired.
This time it was straightforward; one slash to the neck and no Pain at all.
This White Bone’s Sword Skill is not bad!
Buzz buzz.
Shangshan Che’s Mobile Phone vibrates.
Opening it, it’s actually a message from Lili Zi.
