Bloodline - Gap Youkai
Quality: Gold
Attribute: Space
Description: The bloodline of a Gap Youkai; after fusion, corresponding abilities can be mastered!
...Servant - Tamamo-no-Mae
A Miko Jujutsu Sorcerer who yearns to become a 'virtuous wife'.
However, her true form is the White-Faced Golden-Haired Nine-Tailed Fox.
She has shown remarkable performance in various mythologies and is an immeasurably powerful Yokai!
...In reality... The sudden system rewards made Lu Ren pause slightly.
This was possible?
In the previous event, Lu Ren did nothing, and Yakumo Yukari made her move!
Therefore: he ignored Miko.
Similarly.
That monster also sensed something amiss, so it attacked Lu Ren!
So!
The system made a judgment!
Yakumo Yukari's act of eliminating the monster was considered protecting her Master!
The monster's death also resolved Miko's crisis!
So!
The system provided: all the rewards!
Understanding everything, Lu Ren ended his contemplation.
He got up from his seat and walked towards Yotsuya Miko, who was kneeling on the ground.
"Can you still stand up?"
Lu Ren asked the sobbing girl, not out of concern.
Rather, the landlord of his 'homestay' was already on the way.
Considering his future accommodation, he didn't want to leave a bad impression on the other party.
After all... a high school girl in the prime of her youth, crying and kneeling beside Lu Ren.
If the landlord was a normal person, they would definitely overthink things!
"My leg... my leg is numb."
Miko, her eyes red and swollen, mumbled softly.
She tried to stand up, but her exhausted body clearly couldn't do it.
Lu Ren's gaze, from above, watched her, a hint of helplessness in his eyes.
He extended his fair, slender hand towards Yotsuya Miko.
"Thank you."
Miko took Lu Ren's hand and struggled to stand up.
But because her legs were numb, the unstable girl stumbled and fell into Lu Ren's arms.
The atmosphere on the scene suddenly fell into an eerie silence.
Miko, her small face flushed red, lost her ability to think for a moment.
Lying in Lu Ren's arms, only her body was still trembling.
Yakumo Yukari covered her upturned lips with her folding fan, her seductive eyes full of playful expression.
The pressure... was now on Lu Ren... Pushing the girl away from his embrace would be too heartless.
Holding the girl in his arms, yet he was a complete stranger to her!
Just as Lu Ren was still contemplating, the girl spoke first!
"Please!"
"Please, help me!"
Miko cried, her eyes red; she was thoroughly fed up with this kind of life.
Her life had become a complete mess since she awakened her 'Spiritual Sight' ability!
Those terrifying monsters were constantly moving before her eyes!
"Don't look at them!
Absolutely do not answer!
Pretend not to see them!
If she couldn't do these things, those monsters would cruelly devour her!
..."Please, help me..."
Miko's small hand gripped Lu Ren's clothes tightly.
Just like a drowning person desperately clutching a life raft!
If he let go at this moment, the consequences would be unimaginable!
The fear in Miko's eyes was seen by Lu Ren.
After a brief silence, Lu Ren finally spoke.
"What's your name?"
For the upcoming negotiation, Lu Ren asked the girl's name.
"Miko, sixteen years old, a high school student."
"Full name: Yotsuya Miko."
"You can call me: Miko."
Miko said with a trembling voice.
Even though she knew she was like a clingy piece of gum right now, she still had no intention of letting go.
Because she was worried that as soon as she let go,
This mysterious young man would vanish with a 'pop'!
After all, the evil spirit he contracted was in the space rift!
"Miko, right?"
"As you can see, I'm the same age as you and an international student."
"Studying here means paying high tuition fees."
"Simply put, I'm very short on cash right now. (I need to eat, after all)."
"I can help you resolve this crisis, but you must pay a certain reward."
"Five million."
"This is already a very low price."
Lu Ren's expression was normal, and he told the helpless girl in a matter-of-fact tone.
Yakumo Yukari, watching from the side, smiled even more charmingly, anticipating the story's development.
"Five! Five million?!"
Miko exclaimed.
She hastily took out her cute wallet from her pocket.
But!
The moment the wallet opened!
A few scattered coins made the girl dumbfounded again.
Five million!
For an ordinary student like her, it was an unthinkable amount!
Noticing Miko's predicament, Lu Ren then continued to speak.
"You can pay when you have the money."
"However..."
"During the period of repayment, I need you to do something for me."
Lu Ren raised a slender finger and spoke eloquently with a smile.
"What is it?"
"Can an ordinary high school girl like me really help you?"
Miko murmured in confusion.
Her large eyes, brimming with moisture, looked at Lu Ren uneasily.
The scene of Yakumo Yukari making her move earlier had shocked her beyond words!
Therefore!
Miko already regarded Lu Ren as a powerful medium!
Even though Lu Ren was very young, she still used honorifics when addressing him!
..."Of course."
Lu Ren's raised finger drew the girl's attention, pointing in Yakumo Yukari's direction.
"A pitiful person entangled by the uncanny will surely encounter misfortune."
As soon as Lu Ren finished speaking,
Yakumo Yukari's lips began to twitch slightly.
But, being intelligent and composed, she maintained her smile.
If it weren't for the contract's restrictions, she really wanted to teach this child a lesson!
Lu Ren seemed not to notice Yakumo Yukari's abnormality and continued to speak.
"And your [Spiritual Vision] ability can see those dirty things."
"Coincidentally! My companion can exorcise those dirty things."
"Therefore!"
"I hope you can find these people and tell them that I can perform exorcisms."
"In return, I can pay you a one percent commission."
"Miko-san..."
"If you encounter a big client, five million is nothing; you'll save it up quickly."
Lu Ren spoke eloquently.
The moment his ability awakened, he thought of a way to make money.
This unfamiliar world was filled with various indescribable monsters!
Helping others with exorcisms to gain considerable income in a short time!
This was the most suitable money-making path Lu Ren could think of at the moment!
Miko... stood frozen in place... She covered her mouth with her small hand, looking at the young man in front of her in disbelief!
With just a few words, he managed to trick a girl into working for him!
Could it be... this young man is a genius...?
...After a long silence... The uneasy Miko nervously clenched her small fists.
"I... I accept!"
"If possible, please give me... your contact information!"