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9. Good sounding words

"Hey, hoo!"

"Take some energy!"

"Punch it out with force!"

"Hey, hoo--"

"Hey, hoo--"

"Wave the sword hard, come on!"

Kondo Shusuke has had a headache recently and is in recuperation most of the time, so Kondo Yuki takes over and teaches children how to sword skills.

The Test and War Hall is a very small temple where in addition to teaching samurai, it also teaches the children of ordinary people.

Although he has collected many disciples for this, he has made fun of the warriors and nobles. The "natural flow of mind" taught in the Taoist places is often nicknamed the peasant sword technique.

Qin Ming leaned against the door, basking in the sun, bored.

Life in Edo is quite peaceful, and you can eat and drink freely in the dojo without much pressure.

All is good except for the delicious food that requires a lot of money to buy separately.

Occasionally I went out to the streets with Kondo to see those people who pretend to be funny as ghosts. It was quite interesting.

A world without ghosts is so comfortable.

Even if you encounter any big monster who can ignore the spirit constitution in the future, as long as you run faster than Brother Kondo, you should be fine.

"Mr. Abe!"

Hanako's voice interrupted the practice, and she walked in small steps, looking surprised.

“Is it….”

Kondo Yuki also stopped teaching and looked happy.

"My father's headache has improved, and he has completely cured the evil spirits?!"

Qin Ming slowly stood up, put his hands in his sleeves, and said calmly:

"As I expected, go and have a look now."

This was a big deal and could not be delayed. Kondo put down the bamboo knife and asked the children to practice on their own, and the three of them walked towards the main house together.

Kondo Shusuke in the main room was full of energy and was waving a bamboo knife.

"drink--"

An ordinary bamboo knife in his hand danced so hard that it was like a famous weapon made by a famous craftsman.

"How many years has this knife been?"

Seeing Qin Ming enter the room, Kondo Shusuke immediately put down his bamboo knife and bowed with respect:

"Thank you, Lord Abe, I'm completely fine!"

Qin Ming turned sideways and gave up the bow: "You should be yourself who you want to thank."

"Kondo." He asked Kondo Yuki: "I have said before that monsters do not exist in the world."

"Yes..." Kondo Yuki scratched his head with a suspicious look on his face. How did he cure his father's headache?

Qin Ming nodded, his tone was neither anxious nor slow:

"Asymptomatic headaches are usually related to mental stress."

"Kondo, you have been running for Isaiyama's death a while ago, for fear that you will not be dealt with properly and will be punished."

"You are worried, and your parents are naturally worried. It is because of this that Master Kondo is in a bad mood and has increased the pressure."

"The chopsticks I held up before just diverted the attention of Mr. Kondo and formed a psychological hint for him. The headache was because there were monsters in the dojo. I cut off the chopsticks and cured the evil spirits. The headache would be cured soon."

"At that time, Isaiyama's death had been dealt with, and there was no more pressure. With this psychological hint, Master Kondo got better."

Qin Ming talked freely that this psychological suggestion is indeed effective, but it only targets headaches caused by mental factors. Others such as typhoid fever or tumors are not useful.

However, he observed that day that Kondo Shusuke had no other symptoms, and it was mostly mental problems.

Of course, if it has not improved, today is another remark. Anyway, I haven't said enough, so I can say anything.

Kondo Shusuke had some insights: "Mental pressure...psychological hints, is this Lan Medical?"

Lan medicine is Dutch medicine. The Netherlands is the only country that had exchanges during Japan's closed-door country. It was through exchanges with the Netherlands that Japan obtained a large number of European ideas and technologies. These modern sciences are collectively called Lan medicine.

Kondo couldn't help asking: "That standing up chopsticks are...."

"Natural." Qin Ming nodded: "It's just a physical knowledge. Water is sticky. When the chopsticks are wet, the water is covered in the gaps of the chopsticks, and the chopsticks will be stuck together. At this time, a large flat surface is formed at the bottom of the chopsticks. Put it in the bowl. As long as you gently loosen your hands, the chopsticks will naturally stand up."

Kondo opened his mouth wide, a little unbelievable.

Is it really that easy?

"If you don't believe it, you can try it yourself. If you try it a few more times, you will definitely succeed."

Qin Ming finally expressed his main purpose, and he looked at Kondo Shusuke with great seriousness:

"There are ghosts in the dojo, but it's just a joke. Please forgive me by Master Kondo."

"However, there are too many people in this world who believe in ghosts, just like when I claimed to hold up chopsticks to test ghosts, the three of them did not have any doubts."

"People mistakenly think that they can understand everything with just a little common sense experience. Therefore, when they encounter an incident that is slightly beyond common sense, they will shout incredible in unison and stir up."

"This is just a self-deception of the world, but a kind of stupidity."

"I hope Master Kondo will allow me to teach Lan Xue in the dojo and let the world abandon this stupid idea."

This is an excuse that Qin Ming made up for thinking for a few days.

If his original intention of coming to the temple was not to avoid the ugly daughter, it would be even more credible.

Qin Ming's little abacus was very good. He taught some superficial physics and chemistry in the temple, which could make his reputation spread.

And the reason is so high-sounding that it is not easy to be exposed.

Now those who value Lan Xue are all nobles and high-level warriors. It would be even better if they could benefit from it, which is in line with his plan to change careers.

There is no doubt that Kondo Shusuke was moved.

The Tsingyukan has a place in Edo because of teaching civilian swordsmanship, but its development has been restricted and is looked down upon.

What if I add Lan Xue?

The Taoist temple is a similar private school. Those Taoist temples not only teach swordsmanship, but also teach knowledge and culture.

With the high-level knowledge of Lan Xue, who else looks down on the trial and security clinic? Who else would say that natural wise flow is a peasant sword technique?

It is hard to say that it can still be valued by the shogunate.

and....

Somehow, the news of monsters in the Test Guard Hall spread. Even though it is proven that everything is fake now, it is much more reassuring to have Onmyoji in charge.

Kondo Yuki was even more moved. How difficult is it for Onmyoji, who is the leader of exorcising evil spirits and killing demons to say such words?

Qin Ming looked at Kondo's family with satisfaction, and this was the reaction he wanted.

Only by proving one's own value can one stay in the dojo. As for rumors of monsters outside the hospital for interviews, he naturally released them. Just make more preparations.

Kondo Shusuke tightened Qin Ming's hand: "Then please Lord Abe!"

Japanese people always admire capable people. In the eyes of the Kondo family, Qin Ming is such a person.

Even if they seem to be teased, they are not angry. Instead, they reflect on their own ignorance, even though they still have doubts about whether there are monsters in the world.

"Kondo, see what I brought!"

Just as several people were discussing the future of the dojo, a shout with a Tosa accent came.
Chapter completed!
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