Kamiizumi Hidekawa was silent for a few seconds, and suddenly felt a little emotional.

"Qing, it's not a bad thing, you don't have to worry."

"But... There's a lot about the fact that you might be a Child of Destiny, and you'd better not say it, well... Although it is not a big deal, it may attract some people's attention, and it is not a good thing. ”

"You said to the outside world that I passed on your swordsmanship, the kind of sword you said is very similar to the swordsman's heart sword, and you are my disciple, so it is logical."

"That's all for this matter, I'm going to leave for Kyushu at noon tomorrow, I can't wait to see how far your true sword will reach after awakening."

"Maybe... You can really touch that level that I can't reach..."

Kamiizumi Hidekawa's face was a little excited, his hand kept rubbing the hilt of the katana on his lap, and there seemed to be a raging fire burning in his eyes.

It was a ray of hope.

Uesugi Kiyoshi didn't want to sweep away the master's interest, so he bent down slightly, but in fact, he also had some doubts in his heart.

After hesitating for a while, he still couldn't hold back, and said softly: "Master, if I already have extraordinary abilities, can I still accept that...[True Sword Awakening]?" ”

Kamiizumi Hidekawa was stunned, and suddenly said: "Yes, your knowledge of transcendent beings comes from a rough introduction to that kid in Akutagawa, no wonder you don't know this." ”

"The five transcendent paths, the different paths lead to the same end, pointing to the same end."

"These five roads are not incompatible."

"Practitioners can also connect to the souls of the Heroes, those who know can practice transcendent paths, and those who connect can also fall into the trap of ghosts and gods, and be infused with the power of secret rituals."

"It's just that people's energy is limited, the result of learning everything, in most cases, they are not proficient in anything, so there are very few people who do this, of course, there is another reason, when a person's body carries more extraordinary powers with different essences, his spiritual load will become quite large, and it is easier to be invaded by the evil thoughts of ghosts and gods, lose oneself, and the soul will sink into the dream mirror world, and the body will become the lair of ghosts and gods."

"Only the Children of Destiny are an exception, because their extraordinary power is innate, it is a [talent], and it will not cause any pressure on them at all."

"When I go to Kyushu this time, I will also find some old acquaintances to ask you about your situation and see if the awakening of the true sword will increase the burden on you, I don't think it will be."

"Those who connect should wear the mask of playing, those who know the truth fanatically pursue knowledge and science, those who practice the pursuit of mind, technique, and body are one, and those who are secrets have become puppets of ghosts and gods."

"Only the Son of Destiny, as if he was really born from the Mandate of Heaven, can stand at the end of the dream of countless transcendents without any cost, no need to pay, and even without the idea of becoming stronger."

"Qing, this is your destiny, don't waste your talents!"

Uesugi Qing's face was solemn, and he nodded solemnly, he could see the master's earnest eyes, and he didn't intend to live up to his master's wishes, after all, becoming stronger was also his long-cherished wish.

If he is reborn in a peaceful world, then his life goal may be set as "to be among the upper class", but in this world, this country, this city, no matter how high the status, may not be as good as the sword in his hand.

Even if you are rich and powerful, you can hire a transcendent person to serve you, but it is impossible to protect yourself all the time, and it may be when the ghosts and gods take the opportunity to enter, at that time, except for the power that is really in your hands, nothing else can be relied on.

Uesugi Qing recalled what the master had just said, and he could understand everything else, but there was only one sentence, which he didn't quite understand, and read it softly at this time.

"The linker has to put on the mask of the play... Master, what does this mean? ”

Hidekawa Kamiizumi's expression calmed down and explained, "It's okay to tell you in detail, in today's world, the number of transcendent beings you will meet is probably the linker. ”

"Because the threshold for the awakening of the linker is the lowest, they only need to reach a sufficient fit with the selected [Inheritance Mirror] before they can step into the transcendent path."

"The Mirror of Inheritance may be hard to find for mortals, but for some transcendent organizations, it is not a very precious resource, and the quality of the Mirror of Inheritance is also uneven, and it also has a certain impact on the future strength of the linker, all in all, if there is a chain of contempt between the transcendents, I can't say what is in the middle, but the top must be the Child of Destiny, and the lowest end is the linker."

"As for the reason..."

"There are two factions of linkers depending on how they use the Mirror of Heritage."

"One is to give up the ego, put on a thick mask, and play the role of the Soul of the Heroic Soul - such as that Akutagawa Ryunosuke."

"His grandfather's name is Ryunosuke Akutagawa, his father's name is Ryunosuke Akutagawa, and he is also called Ryunosuke Akutagawa, and they can't even have their own names."

"The actors are poor people, and after their transcendent awakening... He has already lost himself. ”

"Qing, have you ever heard of role-playing? A method that actors often use to get into a play. ”

"They are like competent actors, figuring out the character, habits, and behavior of the heroic soul they want to play in their hearts."

"Learn, imitate, then understand him, become him."

"The more you act, the more powerful you will gain from the Mirror of Inheritance... At the same time, they will also give up their self even more. ”

"They are actors, but this scene has to be performed for a lifetime!"

Uesugi Kiyoshi was very interested in these unknown transcendent knowledge, and he digested Hidekawa's words and said to himself, "That sounds like this... It's a little sad..."

"If you can't even live your life according to your heart, then living in this world may be a kind of pain."

Kamiizumi Hidekawa also nodded in agreement.

"So, among the transcendents, the easiest to sink are these actors... Their power is easy to get, but there is no free dinner in the world, and the power that is easy to get is the easiest to get out of control, imitating others all day long, and becoming schizophrenic is considered a good death, I have seen countless actors being devoured by ghosts and gods, and turning into bait for ghosts and gods together with the heroic souls, Qing, even if you have the opportunity to link the heroic soul in the future, if you are not forced to do so, you must not use the acting method..."

Uesugi Kiyoshi answered, and suddenly asked, "Master, what do you think of Ryunosuke Akutagawa?" ”

Kamiizumi Hidekawa touched his chin, his face flashed with memory, and he shook his head disapprehantly.

"I went to talk to him last night - that kid has a lot of thoughts, a little cleverness, and a cunning character that has been passed down from the Akutagawa family, but he is still too young."

"You should know that his intention to recruit you is not pure."

Uesugi Kiyoshi nodded in response: "Yes, I noticed something." ”

"Yesterday at the Metropolitan Police Department, I also made some disguises, and in order to get his words and learn more about the extraordinary information, I had some additional conversations with him."

"He takes me very seriously, and I don't think it's normal, and if the president of the Tokyo Collectibles Association personally recruits me just because of my achievements in Yokotata, then this organization is too cheap."

"Later, Akutagawa Ryunosuke intentionally or unintentionally mentioned Master's outstanding achievements, and I reacted, I am afraid that he wanted to catch Master's line through me, so I didn't rush to reply to him, and wanted to come and discuss with Master."

Hidekawa Kamiizumi smiled and said, "That's right, Qing, you don't know, the Collectibles Association is an external organization, their headquarters is not in Japan, and their Tokyo chapter has not been established for a few years, so it is a difficult time. ”

"I don't know who is behind them, but they must have a lot of capital, they are ridiculously generous to their members, and they have recruited a group of military-trained mortals to serve them with a money offensive, and their agents have their eyes all over Tokyo."

"So, even if the transcendent organizations supported by the government and the chaebol have been targeted to crowd out collectibles associations, they will still be able to take root in Tokyo and grow."

"Even so, the Collectibles Society has a big flaw – they lack transcendents with absolute force to sit down."

"The transcendents of the Collectibles Association are basically linkers, and the more powerful the linkers, the closer they are to madness, and the more difficult they are to control, because of this... They don't have any high-level combat power that they can handle, and they are passive in many things. ”

Uesugi cleared up and said, "So they want to invite Master to sit down?" ”

Kamiizumi Hidekawa shook his head slightly.

"No, that Akutagawa is indeed quite discerning, what they want is me now, and you in the future."

"He may be a little cautious, and I also provoked him with my words, looking at his reaction, it should not be the idea of driving the wolf and devouring the tiger, he can't eat it!"

"It's not that I'm boasting, but among the swordsmen in Tokyo at the moment, there is no one who can defeat me."

"You are my most proud disciple again."

"Needless to say, after ten years, even if I am old, you will grow up and become a combat force with enough strength - you will not lose money by soliciting your business."

"The people of the Shinsengumi are also interested in you, Qing, if I hadn't blocked you, I'm afraid their lobbyists would have been in contact with you a long time ago, I thought before, you haven't stepped into the transcendent yet, and it's too early for you to join the transcendent organization, but now it seems that I didn't think it through."

Uesugi Kiyoshi frowned, he didn't expect that he would become a sought-after item, he thought about it and humbly asked for Master's opinion.

"Master, which side do you think I should join?"

If Uesugi Kiyoshi is asked to find a person from this world who can be trusted, then Uesuizumi Hidekawa will not give in, and he will always take his master's opinion to heart and consider it carefully.

Umiizumi Hidekawa didn't reply immediately, but looked at Uesugi Kiyoshi with a focused expression, his gaze became softer and softer, and in the end, he could already be called kind.

His tone was also soft, he slowly shook his head, and reached out to pat Uesugi Kiyoshi on the shoulder.

"Qing, in the past year, I have seen your temper and character thoroughly, and among your peers, you deserve the word excellent."

"You're a little bit amazing... I was really not talking nonsense when I praised you, I was sixteen years old when I learned that funeral knife, and I studied it for a week, which is about the same as your results in one day. ”

"I saw you as the best gift God had ever given me, as a continuation of my unfulfilled dreams... Sorry, I'm being a little selfish. ”

"But through this year, I really treat you as the heir to the mantle - I sometimes think that if Junko and I had not a daughter, but a son, maybe I could be as good as you."

may have remembered his deceased wife, and Hidekawa Kamiizumi's eyes were a little red.

"So, as my disciple, I hope you can follow your heart and make free choices on the path of life."

"This kind of thing, I won't impose any subjective will on you, I know your character, if I say a word to join the Shinsengumi, I'm afraid you won't say a word, and you will be able to report with a sword tomorrow - Qing, I don't want to do this."

"I'm old, and that's how my life is, not much freedom, but it's smooth, I hope you live better than me."

"The pros and cons of these two parties, let me make it clear to you, you can choose one side to join, or you can learn from me and be a lone ranger, you can rest assured, as long as your master still has a breath of air, you can't stand the grievances in Tokyo!"

Uesugi Kiyoshi is not an emotional person, but Uesugi Hidekawa's sincere words really made his nose slightly sour, he straightened his body, sat and kowtowed, hiding his gaffe, and said in a condensed voice: "You are serious!" I never dare to forget Master's kindness, and if Master has an order, I will obey it, which is a matter of course. ”

Uesugi Hidekawa knows Uesugi Kiyoshi very well, and it was not surprising that he said this, he waved his hand and said with a smile: "Okay, I know your mind, you look at me, people like to talk about something when they are old, so sensational is not the style of our master and apprentice chat." ”

"Alright, I'll get down to business."

"The advantage of the Collectibles Association is that it is in a period of development, if you go, you will definitely be entrusted with reuse, those idealists are committed to completely eliminating ghosts and gods, there is never a lack of armed action against ghosts and gods, this is a good thing for you, what you lack now is only actual combat experience, any famous swordsman, is a sword fight, kendo can not be done behind closed doors."

"Also, the system of the Collectibles Association is a contract system, and the restrictions on members are relatively relaxed, and the first contract should only be valid for three years, that is, if you join the Collectibles Association, you can withdraw after three years, or choose to renew the contract, and generally speaking, it is more free."

"The downside... Although the Collectibles Association is rich and generous, it is difficult for them to find something that can improve your strength, there are many collectibles there, but they are basically mirrors of inheritance and transcendent weapons, like what [True Sword Seeds], [Name of Yin and Yang], most of them are not available, and swordsmanship classics may also be lacking. ”

"The Shinsengumi is the opposite, it's a swordsman's paradise, if you join the Shinsengumi, within five years, in the way of the sword, I may not be able to beat you, but the Shinsengumi are subject to the government and the chaebol after all, and many times I can't help myself, I don't like it very much."

"Besides, you can choose to be a lone ranger like me, but... That's too hard, people are social animals in groups, and the power of organization is more comprehensive than one person, and I have to admit this. ”

"That's all I have to say, you think about it."

Uesugi Kiyoshi pondered for a while, nodded, changed his words, and asked, "I understand, Master, I will think about it carefully." ”

"Earlier you said that the linkers are divided into two factions, and I already understand the way to play, so... What about the other? ”

Hidekawa Kamiizumi explained, "The other is called the [Inheritor]. ”

Speaking of this, Kamizumi Hidekawa held his forehead with some tears and laughs, and sighed again and again.

"The inheritor is diametrically opposed to the actor, the inheritor does not need to become a heroic soul, he only needs to have enough fit with the mirror of inheritance, but correspondingly, the inheritor will not get all the power of the heroic soul, they will generally only get a certain special ability, compared to the actor, the inheritor's ability is weaker, but they can also improve the strength of the inherited ability through their own practice."

"To sum up, the power of the actor is fast, the upper limit depends on the strength of the heroic soul played, and relatively speaking, the risk of sinking is very high."

"The inheritors are more inclined to get a seed of strength, and they need to water and fertilize it themselves diligently, so that the seed can grow into a towering tree, which is very troublesome and the process is very long, but the ceiling is very high, and the risk of sinking is also very low, and they have not lost themselves."

"You shouldn't know, Rin... In fact, it is the heir..."

Uesugi Kiyoshi was taken aback, he really didn't know!

Rin Kamiizumi is the only daughter of Umizumi Hidekawa, a heartless and lungless beautiful girl of the Erha type, and her kendo strength is superb, but Uesugi Kiyoshi never thought that it turned out that Rin Kamiizumi was also an extraordinary person!

"Rin... Is it transcendent? What abilities did she inherit? ”

"Ah, I'm sorry, this must be very confidential information... I was abrupt. ”

Uesugi Hidekawa slammed Uesugi Kiyoshi on the head, but there was a wry smile on his face.

"What are you talking about?"

"Hey... But it's also a bit hard to talk about. ”

"Rin, that stupid person, inherited the heroic soul of the ancestors, but the ability to awaken is a little out of the table."

Kamizumi Hidekawa hesitated for a long time, his face turned a little red, and then he said: "This stupid person's ability is to be able to transform the food he eats into physical strength in a very efficient way..."

"Hey... The ancestors are known as the sword masters, and the sword is a god! She only learned to eat! What a family misfortune! ”

Uesugi Kiyoshi's mouth is cracked!

No wonder Rin is a big eater!

No wonder she has such a foul figure!

No wonder a sixteen-year-old girl has more strength than me who has experienced the baptism of the mirage building!

Is there such a strange ability in this world?

Hidekawa Kamiizumi didn't want to say more about this, waved his hand, and changed the topic.

"Okay, Qing, there's nothing else to say."

"I'll go to Kyushu tomorrow, the sooner you awaken the true sword, the more helpful it will be for you to improve your strength in the future, and this matter can't be delayed."

"You are careful in Tokyo, I will give you two phone numbers in a while, if there is something you can't solve, just find them, they are all people who owe me favors, and they can talk in black and white, you don't have to see outside."

"The transcendent road is glamorous, but it is also tempting, and if you take a wrong step, it will be an abyss."

"Qing, you have to remember to stick to your heart."

"Do you remember what I told you when you were apprenticed?"

Uesugi Kiyoshi didn't even think about it, and blurted out directly.

"Life in the world, all living beings, no matter the wise or foolish, are the jade of other mountains, only the sword in my hand, unwavering, those who mess with my heart, all of them are killed!"

Uesugi Kiyoshi had a solemn expression, his waist was straight, and he looked at Hidekawa Umeizumi, who was also serious.

The young man's voice echoed in the dojo, and the two figures kneeling opposite each other were like two sharp swords unsheathed.

Tempered by thousands of tempers, rather than yielding.