Chapter 201: Big and Small Foxes

The black little fox's big ears trembled slightly and its wet little paws tapped back and forth on the ground.

It looked at Gojo Jiufengyuan, then at Jiang Lai, then looked at Gojo Jiufengyuan again, and then at Jiang Lai again - its eyes were rolling like a pendulum swinging left and right, and it was difficult to see the specific expression on its face.

Jiang Lai was somewhat surprised by the appearance of the Nightmare Fox in front of him, and then wondered whether Xia Yujie was also here.

Logically speaking, the Nightmare Fox is always with Xia Yujie.

Gojo Hisafuin tilted his head slightly and asked with a smile, "A passionate little special class - do you know him?"

Jiang Lai paused for only a fraction of a second before answering, "Yes."

He did not try to lie here, after all, one lie needs to be made up for by countless lies.

Besides, he had indeed been on a mission with Geto Suguru and Masato before, and he wasn't sure whether Masato had revealed a thing or two to the regulatory agency about himself, a black-haired special-grade cursed spirit.

There is no need to hide this issue at this time. The details that need to be kept confidential can be discussed in language art later.

So Jiang Lai answered Gojo Kyufuin's question frankly.

"In that case, no wonder it came to you." Gojo Hisafuin nodded with a gentle smile just right on his lips.

Jiang Lai organized his subsequent words in his mind so that if the other party asked him further questions, he could respond logically.

However, Gojo Hisafuuin did not ask any more questions. He just took out the exquisite folding fan from his waist, gently placed it on his chin, and asked with a sidelong glance:

"Since we know each other, would you like to go together? Or, if it knows about the party, you two can go together and I won't disturb you."

His words and gestures were quite polite, and he seemed to be keeping a proper distance.

Jiang Lai knew that this active retreat did not mean giving up the test, but was precisely a preparation to retreat in order to advance, lay out a long-term plan, and switch the direction of observation to move forward.

"I know him, but I'm not familiar with him. There's no need for us to go together." Jiang Lai replied. His eyes lightly swept over the liquid fox pacing back and forth on the ground, his expression calm.

——Although he did want to feed the little fox again, now was not the time for intimacy. Excessive contact would only expose more.

So he chose rejection and alienation.

Having said this, Jiang Lai was still a little worried that Nightmare Fox would reveal too much emotion, exposing the fact that the two of them were not just acquaintances.

He lowered his eyelids and kept a close eye on the movements of the Nightmare Fox on the ground, intending to adjust his next move in real time.

Fortunately, the nightmare fox didn't say much, nor did it cling to the animal or continue to beg for food in a wronged manner.

At this moment, after hearing Jiang Lai's reply, it stood up, yawned loudly, and then wagged its tail and walked away leisurely with wet steps.

It seemed as if the action just now was just a prank, and the little special player, having had enough fun, staggered away again.

After all, the black liquid fox is a derivative of [existence], with natural spirituality and tacit understanding with Jiang Lai. It looks not very smart, but actually has its own wisdom.

So it knows when to show what attitude.

Facing the black liquid fox walking away leisurely, Jiang Lai's tense heartstrings finally relaxed.

In his heart, he gave a thumbs up to the clever little fox - and at the same time, he also gave a thumbs up to the education given by his nightmare fox adoptive father (? ) Xia Yujie.

Come to think of it, Geto should be here too. But the banquet hall was too big, and there were so many cursed spirits, that Jiang Lai couldn't notice everything.

For a cursed spirit operator like Kagome, isn't the dinner party that brings together first-class and special-class cursed spirits like a buffet (unpalatable but nutritious)?

It's a pity that this is not a suitable place to have a meal.

Jiang Lai's mind was wandering for a moment, and then he came back to his senses.

Beside them, the five Jiufengyuan people watched from afar as the black liquid fox merged into the group of cursed spirits.

After the small figure disappeared, he naturally withdrew his gaze and continued to lead Jiang Lai forward with a smile on his face.

"Well, it's gone. So, I'll continue to show you around."

Gojo Jiufengyuan, wearing a moon-white robe, made a "please" gesture again, and then led Jiang Lai from the edge to the center of the banquet.

The center of the banquet was the most lively place for the cursed spirits, and most of them gathered here.

Gojo Hisafuin turned his head, raised his slender fingers, pointed in all directions, and said in a gentle voice: "This is the dance floor for the dinner, that is the dining area, and the entertainment area and rest area are at the far end."

Although cursed spirits do not need to eat or sleep, this dinner party clearly imitates the entertainment of human society and brings these elements together.

Jiang Lai's eyes moved around one by one, and finally landed on the entertainment area in the south.

He had noticed when he was secretly observing from the sidelines that there were many rather novel entertainment facilities in the southern part that imitated human society.

For example, prizes for winning balloons, special game machines, claw machines, dance machines, etc.

However, these facilities are very characteristic of the underworld.

The zapping game requires the use of magical power to attach bone spurs provided on site for remote puncture, and the use of auxiliary techniques is not allowed.

In the special game machine, the monsters in the level-breaking adventure game are images of sorcerers. Jiang Lai glimpsed a familiar pixelated white-haired eye-patch man among them. This is the final BOSS.

The so-called "dolls" in the claw machine are actually a mass of unknown flesh and bones, as well as some cursed tools and objects that exude a mysterious aura.

The dance machine seemed to be playing the cursed spirits' own songs, with somewhat strange lyrics. The strange-looking cursed spirits dancing on it used various parts of their bodies to touch the keys under their feet.

In general, it is a kind of entertainment device that is both mysterious and novel. Jiang Lai had never thought that the cursed spirits in the new series would have such a life.

Jiang Lai did not hide his gaze on the entertainment area.

So, Gojo Hisafuin relaxed his brows, stood there, nodded slightly and said, "It seems that you have found a place that interests you. I will not bother you any more and go back to do my thing."

His folding fan had long been put back on his waist, and in his hand he was holding a scroll he had pulled out of his sleeve.

His narrow light blue eyes were filled with a gentle smile. He bowed gracefully, and his every move was as elegant as that of a young master.

Then he turned around and walked lightly towards the original corner as he said.

"..." Jiang Lai's eyes fell on the moon-white figure, and thoughts flowed in his heart.

Gojo Hisafuin took the initiative to strike up a conversation at first, but he did not probe further afterwards. Instead, he always stopped at the appropriate point each time.

I don’t know what this guy is thinking or what he wants to do.

But it doesn't matter. When the enemy comes, we will stop him. When the water comes, we will block it with earth. Jiang Lai is not worried that he can't defeat the opponent.

——Having experienced the world of science, he has sufficient experience in dealing with various types of BT ()

The brief contact made Jiang Lai notice several details: one was the scar on the other's hand that he first observed, one was the "guard" information revealed by the other, and the other was about the folding fan.

In the past chapter of Yesterday, when Jiang Lai first saw Gojo Kyuumaein from a distance, the other party was holding a folding fan in his hand.

In the modern episode, when Gojo Hisakazuin blocked the real person's attack and protected the little sheep vest, he also used a folding fan.

Now, he changed his clothes again at the banquet, and even left a space around his waist for a folding fan.

During the three times they met, Gojo Hisafuei was wearing different clothes, but the folding fan was always the same.

From this point of view, the folding fan is very important to Gojo Kyukazein - like a weapon, but not entirely.

Jiang Lai gathered the clues in his mind, then refocused his attention on what was in front of him.

Gojo Hisafumi Court has returned to its original location, so I'll just walk around here and see if I can get any new information. It's not a bad idea to have some fun while I'm here.

Jiang Lai has a good attitude.

He stepped forward, the hem of his windbreaker drawing a shallow arc in the air.

The entertainment area was noisier than other places, with cursed spirits of all sizes surrounding the amusement machines.

Jiang Lai silently passed through the group of cursed spirits. He scanned a series of entertainment facilities and finally landed on a claw machine in a relatively remote location. There were no other cursed spirits nearby.

Jiang Lai is not very interested in other entertainment equipment, but he is attracted to this claw machine for a simple reason - because of the cursed tools and objects inside.

If we can catch one or two, it would be a pleasant surprise.

Jiang Lai observed the machine. This claw machine was a bit similar to those in the human world, but there was no coin slot. It seemed that it could be operated by simply pressing the control button.

So he pressed the start button and used the handle to control the claw to grab the doll.

Because Jiang Lai had taken care of children in the science world before, he had already mastered the skill of catching dolls, and this time he successfully caught a certain cursed tool.

Unfortunately, this claw machine was set up at the entrance, and the magic tool collided there and did not fall smoothly into the exit.

Jiang Lai: “…” It seems that the cursed spirit also knows how to make a claw machine that is exciting but you can’t get anything.

He exhaled, shook his head slightly, and planned to change places. However, at this moment, a long, dry hand suddenly stretched out from the middle of the claw machine, blocking the road in front of Jiang Lai!

[Please hand over the game coins.] Some strange mechanical sounds were heard.

"?" Jiang Lai was slightly stunned, somewhat surprised by the scene before him.

This claw machine doesn't have a coin slot, but it charges a fee?

But what is a play coin? This is the first time Jiang Lai has heard this term.

[Please hand over the game coins.] The voice continued, [Otherwise you will be blacklisted and forced to take measures, and you will not be allowed to attend the Curse Spirit Dinner in the future.]

...There's actually a blacklist! Can't attend the Curse Spirit Dinner from now on?

Jiang Lai narrowed his eyes, and at this moment he suddenly realized——

Gojo Kyufuin took the initiative to bring him here, but never told him the details of the rules.

It's like a beautiful mermaid guiding sailors to a new sea, singing only beautiful songs but not telling them the dangers of this sea.

Is this a counter-test or a trap? Or maybe both.

Jiang Lai sighed in his heart: I was a little careless. I thought I could explore slowly after coming here, but I didn't expect to stumble in such a place and be led to trigger the rules.

However, he remained very calm, thinking quickly about countermeasures in his mind and planning one, two, and three violent and non-violent escape routes.

That strange mechanical voice sounded: [The countdown starts in ten seconds. Ten, nine, eight...]

"——I want to play a few rounds, too. I'll give you the game coins as well."

Suddenly, another voice was heard nearby.

The young man with a bun-like hair and wearing a black and gold cassock had a squinting smile on his face, and his wide sleeves swayed with his movements.

He dropped several round, dark purple wax leaves into the outstretched, withered hand.

The person who came was Geto Summer Oil.