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"Disrespectful to elders."
The exorcist in the suit roared and charged forward. He didn't use any exorcism techniques; he was simply enraged and wanted to give Dou Tang a good beating.
Dou Tang assumed a defensive stance, with his left leg forward and his right leg back, holding the oyster knife in his right hand behind his back, and his left hand extended forward in a parrying posture.
He concealed the knife behind his back.
The exorcist in the suit punched with ferocious force, his movements resembling karate, as he delivered a hook punch towards Dou Tang's cheek.
Dou Tang twisted his left hand, pressing the outer edge of his palm against his opponent's wrist. His entire arm trembled with extreme force, shaving off the power of the punch. At the same time, a muffled thud was heard at the point of contact between the two.
Then, Dou Tang suddenly lowered his body, hunched his shoulders, and shifted his center of gravity forward, as if he had suddenly lost his balance and fell forward, burrowing into the arms of the exorcist in the suit.
Then, he stomped his left foot hard on the ground and rammed his shoulder into the other person's chest.
The exorcist in the suit quickly used his right hand to block, but Dou Tang suddenly paused, as if he had expected it, and the entire Iron Mountain Leaning motion came to an abrupt halt.
This guy……
Before the exorcist in the suit could even form a thought, he suddenly saw a dark light darting out from behind Dou Tang. His entire right arm swept across the ground as Dou Tang lowered his body, and the short, blunt oyster knife in his hand stabbed directly into his thigh.
"puff!"
"Ah!!" The exorcist in the suit screamed and took a half step back, his previous defensive stance instantly shattered.
From the very beginning, he was trying to deceive himself with feints and then stab his own leg.
But Dou Tang's attack was not over. He let go, leaving the oyster knife on the exorcist's leg. Then, using his waist and right leg as support and his left leg as a diagonal fulcrum, he clenched his fists.
His body tilted, his arms, waist, and right leg forming a straight line, like a drunken Arhat, as he unleashed a full-force punch, striking the suit-clad exorcist's chin and chest respectively.
"Oh!"
Two muffled thuds exploded at the same moment, and the exorcist in the suit was thrown backward and landed on a table, lying face up unconscious.
Only then did the other exorcists react from the lightning-fast battle.
Even setting aside the resentment emanating from the man before them, Dou Tang was no longer someone they could underestimate.
Only then did Dou Tang finally breathe a sigh of relief.
"I haven't finished speaking yet..."
He straightened up, picked up another oyster knife from the table, and held it in his hand.
"Need to be polite? Sure."
"Mr. Ren from Huaxia Zhending... Please enlighten me."
A touch of nostalgia welled up in Dou Tang's heart, and he couldn't help but smile.
Chapter 95: He admitted defeat pretty quickly.
Seven people in total.
These seven people are members of a local shrine in Kamogawa City.
There are dozens of shrines and temples of all sizes in Kamogawa City, but only fifteen of them are truly capable of exorcising spirits and demons. And the people who came to the meeting were not just ordinary underlings, but the pillars of their respective shrines and temples.
The declining birth rate is a frequently mentioned term, as it is unavoidable when discussing Japan. The impact of the declining birth rate has spread to the entire society, including shrines and temples. There are fewer and fewer local exorcists, and the traditions in remote areas are almost completely lost.
Therefore, these exorcists' professional skills are no longer strong enough. After all... how many evil spirits can there be in a mere Kamogawa City? It's a city that one person can explore in a day!
And if you have the money to hire exorcists in a more distant place, why not go to Tokyo to hire one? Tokyo's exorcists aren't just from Japan; they come from all over the world.
In short... this group of people suffered a setback. The previous meeting made them clearly realize their powerlessness. Even though the evil spirits appeared in their hometown, they were powerless to do anything and had to rely on outside help.
Especially that arrogant Miss Lu, who has only been here from China for a short time and has only made a name for herself, yet she is so extremely arrogant!
Their pent-up frustration made them want to release it.
But the targets they released were... ridiculously wrong, which also proves that their luck was ridiculously bad.
It seems they've messed with not just some unknown high school student, but yet another exorcist who's traveled all the way from China to this place.
Those indigo eyes scrutinized the group of exorcists, their gaze both unsettling and infuriating, radiating an aura of superiority.
"...So you're one of us too," the priest said with a grim face.
"One of our own?" Dou Tang raised an eyebrow: "Sorry, I'm not on your side."
“I’m here for tourism and to eat and drink on the side. I’m different from you ‘adults’.”
"It's clear that your work isn't going well."
When there are no acquaintances around, especially when it comes to taking action, as long as he doesn't turn into a jelly bean, Dou Tang has an unexpectedly large number of words.
These words enraged the group. The priest glanced at the exorcist in a suit lying on the table and sneered, "In any case, if you were one of us, things would be much easier."
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“If it were an ordinary person, we might charge you with assault with a weapon, but if it’s one of our own… it just means he wasn’t strong enough.”
Dou Tang smiled.
"That sounds like a good thing. So what are you planning to do? You're not just going to cower like a coward, are you?"
The priest gritted his teeth, sitting in his chair, looking more like a local thug than a clergyman.
"Of course not, Mr. Ren. You will have to pay the price for your actions."
Just then, the restaurant door was kicked open.
"boom!"
Dou Tang glanced at him sideways and then shook his head.
Why is it her?
"Hey, is this some kind of bachelor party? A bunch of guys are drinking their sorrows here after they've all left?"
The newcomer was strikingly beautiful and dashing, her coat fluttering as she approached the unconscious exorcist in a suit, hands in her pockets. She glanced at him, then, upon seeing the oyster knife, widened her eyes and burst into laughter: "I've never seen oysters this big before! How much per pound in yen?"
The priest's expression was very unpleasant. "Miss Lu, what brings you here?"
At this moment, Lu Zizhen seemed not to recognize Dou Tang at all. She casually sat on a table with her hands in her pockets, her long legs crossed and propped up on the back of the chair, looking comfortable and unrestrained.
"You people are really shameless, bullying high school students here?"
The priest chuckled and said, "Miss Lu, this is not a high school student. He calls himself... Mr. Ren."
"Moreover, he is also an exorcist."
Mr. Ren?
Lu Zizhen glanced at him curiously, then her smile turned playful and intrigued: "Really? Mr. Ren, is that right? I wonder what kind of conflict this Mr. Ren has with you?"
Dou Tang simply sat down, no longer in a hurry, and followed Lu Zizhen's words, saying, "We were having a perfectly fine meal here, and I don't know what got into these people, they started insulting my family, so..."
“It’s perfectly normal for me to take disciplinary action.” He raised his hand slightly. “If any of you would like to offer further guidance, I will certainly accept.”
Upon hearing this, Lu Zizhen raised an eyebrow and looked at the group of exorcists, saying, "You really insulted their family? No way, no way, surely there are people who don't understand this?"
"Such a large group of people still like to insult children? Have they lost their minds?"
The priest suppressed his anger, waving his folding fan as he said, "Perhaps our friend is a little drunk, but for this misunderstanding to escalate into a fight... ultimately, Mr. Ren went too far, didn't he?"
The atmosphere was somewhat solemn.
It seems that even though they are in the wrong, the local exorcists of Kamogawa City are unwilling to admit their mistakes on their own turf. If it was just being bullied by Ryūko Sada, that would be one thing, but now a high school student exorcist who suddenly appeared out of nowhere is jumping around in front of them. This is unacceptable.
If word gets out, what will people think of this group of people?
Lu Zizhen, however, seemed indifferent: "Is that so? Well, since this person owes Mr. Ren an apology, and Mr. Ren has injured someone..."
She shrugged and said, "Isn't this even?"
The priest gritted his teeth in anger: "Miss Lu, please don't use this as an excuse... While we respect you, it doesn't mean you can do whatever you want in the Kamo River!"
Upon hearing this, Lu Zizhen clicked her tongue almost imperceptibly, then tilted her head to glance at Dou Tang.
Dou Tang met her gaze with his indigo eyes, and Lu Zizhen's displeasure melted into a smile as she said, "So, Mr. Ren, what do you plan to do?"
"Can you handle this?" Dou Tang retorted.
Lu Zizhen took her hands out, pinched her chin, sat there coquettishly, and looked at Dou Tang: "If you want, I can."
Dou Tang nodded, then looked at the exorcists and said, "Gentlemen, it seems we only have two choices."
He picked up a chair, the heavy solid wood chair as light as a twig in his hands.
"Either let this matter end here."
"Either one of us has to lie down."
Lu Zizhen laughed heartily and clapped her hands.
"Don't worry! You can do whatever you want! No matter which side is in the end, I'll clean up the mess!" She laughed happily, like a child looking forward to a good show.
The priest took a deep breath.
“Mr. Ren… I’ll remember you.” He stared intently at Dou Tang’s face, memorizing it, and then said, “The Kamo River has been quite turbulent lately, with exorcists fighting amongst themselves… This is not what we want to see.”
Dou Tang then put down the chair, his expression softening somewhat. As long as others gave him face, he would naturally give them face in return.
"In that case, is this the end of the matter?" He thrust the oyster knife backwards into the table and asked the priest.
"For Miss Lu's sake... let's leave it at that."
Upon hearing this, Dou Tang turned and left without lingering. Only after he had left the house and calmed down his anger and excitement did he suddenly realize how incredible it was.
……That's it?
Dou Tang had never seen an exorcist other than Lu Zizhen before, but judging from today's situation...
Is this all the exorcists in this world are?
Chapter 96 She just wanted a drink.
Dou Tang often encountered situations where he got into a fight, injured someone, and the situation quickly spiraled out of control. These incidents were usually accompanied by bloodshed, screams, and even the wails of vengeful spirits and monsters.
In his previous life, he almost always encountered situations that were irreconcilable, as Ren
Sir, there are only two kinds of people he encounters: those who want to kill him and those who want to befriend him, until he completely disappears from the sight of evil spirits and exorcists.
So this was the first time he had ever experienced a situation where tensions were high but then abruptly ended.
This reminded him of a fact.
Here, no one knows he is Mr. Ren anymore. He no longer faces a life-or-death situation, and sometimes he doesn't have to take steps in a direction that will kill people.
He has room to maneuver in this country, and that's what he desires.
Is there any room for maneuver between me and Huaiyin?
Is there any room for maneuver in Crown Casino?
Can games end in a draw? Like today's draw?
He thought to himself, "I really hope so."
There are many reasons why the priest and others suddenly retreated today. Some are because they don't know the details of Dou Tang's background, some are because Lu Zizhen suddenly entered the scene, and some are because Kamo River City has been plagued by evil spirits recently.
But in any case, the matter has been resolved.
However, I didn't see Chinatsu Ai and Ayane at the entrance; I don't know where they went.
Dou Tang quickly took out his phone and called Huai Yin.
"Hello? Brother?"
The call was answered quickly, and Dou Tang breathed a sigh of relief.
"Where are you?"
It was noisy on the other end of the phone, like being in a bustling city. Huaiyin laughed and said, "Brother, I'm on a night market street with Sister Kumi!"
Dou Tang got the address and took a taxi straight to the night market street by the sea.
The streets near the fishing grounds and harbor are brightly lit. In the early morning, this area is a market where fishmongers sell their fish, while in the evening, it transforms into a night market where fishermen and locals drink and make merry. The fishy smell that lingers in the streets during the day is completely driven away by the glowing fires and bubbling pots. The roar of the stoves and the shouts of people combine to create a rich atmosphere that envelops the night market, filling it with lively energy.
Previously, Tou-Tang's impression of Japan consisted of the mournful tones of triads, the samurai sword aimed at his neck, and the absurd Night Parade of One Hundred Demons.
For an average person, it would probably be something like a samurai, a kimono, and sushi.
But here, Japan is the white towels soaked with sweat on the heads of fishermen, glasses of chilled shochu, the wind blowing from the sea, and mouthwatering ramen and ginger-grilled pork.
Life is not just about intense and exciting battles, but also about the mundane details of daily life. Culture is not just about profound and serious historical accumulations, but also about the habits passed down little by little by ordinary people.
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