The banquet was drawing to a close.
The Three Corpses within Lu Ping's body circulated automatically for one cycle, dispelling the slight intoxication.
A glance around the scene revealed that most people had already eaten and drunk their fill, while a small number were passed out drunk on the ground.
A good start is half the battle.
Naoya Zenin largely represents the mindset of most of the younger generation in the main family, and it's not too late to correct it in time.
As for Jinichi and Chōjurō and their group of stubborn old fogies, they are not within his consideration for the time being.
Life will always find its own way; outdated ideas that can't keep up with the times will eventually be eliminated by nature.
The Zenin Clan was a large feudal clan. This giant ship was too big; forcibly turning it around would easily result in the destruction of the ship and the loss of life.
It must be corrected gradually and subtly.
This is a massive undertaking and cannot be rushed.
Only by becoming better can Zenin Clan keep pace with their own growth and become a source of strength for the future.
After a few cups of sake, the Naokun people looked at the black-haired boy who remained calm and composed, and couldn't help but feel a deep respect for him.
The old patriarch put down his wine gourd and readily admitted that the younger generation was indeed formidable.
In this circle where ability speaks volumes, one's drinking capacity is sometimes considered a form of refinement.
"Your belly is bottomless. Next time I ask you to drink, I'll have to bring a few backup."
Lu Ping spoke softly and modestly, saying that he was just not easily swayed by emotions, but that he was actually a little drunk.
He reached into his pocket, his fingertips touching the empty fabric, and then he remembered the old communication device.
The phone was already shattered and completely destroyed when it was attacked remotely by the [Blood-Eyed Curse] back in the afternoon.
The remains, stained with black blood, lay quietly in the Shadow Space.
Looks like I'll have to buy a new one tomorrow.
I'll also ask an acquaintance to go out for a stroll and buy some daily necessities.
If the attack at Kyoto Jujutsu High is resolved, Ieiri Shoko and Suguru Geto should be able to return to school smoothly tomorrow.
As for Satoru Gojo, that elusive guy, he's probably still on a high-intensity mission out of town, and we don't know when we'll see him again.
Suguru Geto is most likely unavailable.
Having made a trip to Kyoto, that guy must have mastered that Special Grade Cursed Spirit capable of casting the [Blood-Eyed Curse].
Acquiring such formidable combat power will inevitably require a significant amount of time to explore and refine the new mechanisms.
The core of [Cursed Spirit Manipulation] lies in constantly devouring and practicing in real combat; it's never idle.
If Shoko stays at the school clinic, she can go outside for some fresh air.
Alternatively, inviting Qian Chun- senpai from the Kamo Clan would also be a good idea.
After all, I still owe them a hot pot meal.
We agreed to treat each other last time, but the meat had barely been put into the pot when he rushed off to Snakebone Village to provide emergency support, so the meal has been delayed until now.
While planning his itinerary for tomorrow, Lu Ping Naobito Zenin next to him.
He quickly sent a text message to the Jujutsu High to let them know he was safe, so as not to worry about his physical condition after being targeted by the long-distance curse.
At the end of the message, he indicated that he would be staying at his family home tonight and would return to school tomorrow morning.
Lu Ping pressed the send button and handed the phone back.
Seeing that the other person had drunk enough, he pretended to be slightly drunk and casually inquired about the relationship between the Zenin and the underworld.
Upon hearing this topic, the Naobito Zenin's cloudy eyes flickered, as if he had regained some clarity.
Naoya Zenin was standing nearby, had long since succumbed to the effects of alcohol and was lying unconscious on the wooden table.
The old patriarch lowered his body and moved closer.
"Originally, this was a core family secret. But since you are my chosen successor, you're no longer an outsider, so there's no need to hide it from you." Naobito Zenin lowered his voice. "You've been to the 'Cursed Tool Vault' a few times, so you should have seen that combat room deep inside, which is specifically for raising low-level Cursed Spirit, right?"
Lu Ping nodded.
"Throwing young children whose Cursed Technique haven't yet awakened into hordes of monsters, using the immense pressure and fear of life-or-death situations to force them to awaken their talents in dire circumstances—this extreme ritual, accompanied by extremely high rates of injury and even death, was actually devised by the Meifu Clan."
The old patriarch's voice carried a hint of helplessness and lament, "Hundreds of years ago, our ancestors accepted and protected this declining bloodline precisely because of this cruel awakening mechanism."
In the world of ordinary people, there is the law to protect them; but in the world of Jujutsu Sorcerer, there is no hindrance than to exploit their combat power.
This method is so inhumane and has such a low success rate that it has never been discussed with outsiders.
"Since I took over as head of the family, most of these bloody rituals have been eliminated." Naobito Zenin sighed, picked up his wine cup, took a sip, and a rare look of melancholy appeared in his eyes. "If I had taken this position a few years earlier, perhaps Toji whole thing wouldn't have happened—"
Lu Ping understood.
The Toji mentioned by the other party was the man who later married into another family and changed his name to Toji Fushiguro.
An anomaly born without any Cursed Energy.
After being mercilessly thrown into a disgusting, sticky pile of Cursed Spirit, he fought his way out with his savage body, [Heavenly Restriction].
However, this terrifying potential was still considered worthless trash by the feudal clansmen who only valued bloodlines and Innate Technique.
Within the entire vast and decaying clan, perhaps only this father and son, who had awakened the [Projection Sorcery], could subconsciously identify with that kind of pure physical violence.
This may touch upon the underlying logic of Jujutsu.
As a part of the sorcerer's physical body, the form in which Cursed Technique is manifested is often closely related to the sorcerer's worldview.
For example, the Naobito Zenin enjoy watching anime and are very familiar with the original animation production process.
Therefore, the ancient technique that originated in the camera era was deeply integrated with the 24-frame animation concept in his hands, unleashing astonishing power.
No one can say for sure whether this Cursed Technique will evolve into an even more bizarre and unpredictable form as human technology advances further.
After chatting for a while, Lu Ping changed the subject and began to inquire whether there were any high-level talents within the Three Great Families who had mastered the [Reverse Cursed Technique], so that he could learn from their experience.
Which one do you want to learn?
The Naobito Zenin chuckled and shook his head repeatedly.
"That's truly high-end technical skill. A mage with Innate Technique, once they master the reversal, will instantly see their combat power rise to a whole new level. If their Cursed Technique foundation is good enough, it's not impossible to leap into the realm of the Special Grade."
The old man paused, his tone carrying a hint of contemplation about the times.
"In the current Jujutsu World, the top combat power is not as strong as before. On the other hand, the frequency of appearances of Cursed Spirit outside is getting closer and closer to that of the barbaric Heian Era. It's probably because modern people have a fast pace of life and too much pressure, and there is no outlet for negative emotions. In this world, only that doctor named Shoko from your Jujutsu High knows this special skill. If she had an offensive Cursed Technique, with that ability to Reverse Output, she would be at least a Special Grade."
Lu Ping wholeheartedly agreed with this.
Without attack Cursed Technique, the damage calculation formula is essentially missing an independent multiplicative domain, making it impossible to play in high-level matches.
However, the best way to utilize one's talents is to use the miraculous skill of Reverse Output the dead back to life, combined with Shoko's superb medical knowledge, and to stay safely in the rear to build a life-saving line.
Since there was no hope of Reverse Cursed Technique, Lu Ping decided not to continue beating around the bush.
He knew very well that this seemingly rough old man was also holding another defensive technique secretly passed down by the top Three Great Families.
When facing a hopeless situation where a sure-win situation is at stake, that can be a lifesaver.
Since we can't learn how to reverse the trend.
Lu Ping put down his chopsticks and looked directly at the other person.
"Old man, teach me [the Falling Blossom Emotion]."