foreigner's journey

Chapter 503 Challenge Book

Izumo is crowded with people these days.

Rather, well-informed believers and travelers all over Japan are heading towards Izumo Daisen.

As a self-governing territory known as extraterritoriality, every entry and exit checkpoint in Izumo is very strict, and it is extremely difficult to pass through without leaving fingerprints.The current situation has further increased the difficulty of entering Izumo, and there is a long queue outside the checkpoint.

Jiu'er, a master strategist, and Qihua, the seventh generation leader of Xudaoliu, were also among them.

The combination of a white-haired woman in a luxurious [-]-piece shirt and a bare-chested and extremely tall man is enough to attract the attention of [-]% of passers-by, but this time people's eyes were not on them at all. Instead, they were chatting excitedly with each other.

"Is it true? Susanoo God really descended on the Izumo Mountain?"

"Of course it is true. It is said that thousands of people witnessed it with their own eyes. The brave and majestic demeanor of Susanoo has changed many monks' beliefs."

"I really want to see with my own eyes, Suzhan Mingzun's true face!"

"Hush! Don't die! Many people have said that when looking directly at the true body of Susanoo, there will be symptoms of stinging eyes and even bloody tears, [God should not look directly]."

"That's right, after all, Susanoo is a god of destruction in myths and legends."

Hearing the conversations of the people around, Jiu Er and Qi Hua looked at each other, feeling weird.

"Jiu'er, the Susanoo God they are talking about is the one in myths and legends?" Even Qihua had heard stories about those gods in Japanese mythology told by her father and sister when she was young.

The story of Susanoo is the most widely circulated, most soul-stirring, and most awe-inspiring legend among all Japanese myths, and it is also Nanaka's favorite god.

Jiu'er frowned and nodded: "It sounds like it, but [Gods Come]... This kind of nonsense is usually just a joke, why do so many people believe it is true? It's so strict, it seems like the sun There is no way to enter the checkpoint before setting off, and I have to find a way to collect some information before heading to Izumo Mountain... Hey! Qihua! Wait a minute!"

As soon as Qi Hua heard that Jiu Er wanted to collect information, she immediately walked up to the two people who were chatting before, smiled and raised her hand to say hello: "Yo, good morning both of you."

The two people who were talking looked up at the gradually setting sun, and then looked at Qihua: "Morning, good morning."

With hesitation and uncertainty in his tone, Qihua's tall figure of [-] meters really stood out from the crowd, which brought a lot of pressure to the two of them.

"May I ask? What about [Susano] that the two of you talked about earlier?"

"...Aren't you here to pay homage to the Sanzu Shrine in Izumo Daisen?"

The two tourists seemed a little suspicious. Ninety-nine out of ten people who came to Izumo at this time were going to the Santu Shrine. This man and one woman... so weird.

Jiu'er couldn't hold back, and also came over: "We just heard a little gossip, and we happen to be very close to Izumo, so we came to join in the fun, and we still want to hear the opinions of two intelligence experts."

"Hey hey hey, intelligence experts or something, no more..." The two tourists waved their hands while rubbing the back of their heads and couldn't stop laughing.

After Jiuer's constant clichés, he finally figured out what a strange event happened to Izumo.

It was not easy to get into Izumo, it was thanks to the blessing that Jiuer had the power of the shogunate as his backer.Even so, night had already fallen by the time the checkpoint was passed.

But Izumo, which is usually quiet and peaceful on weekdays, is full of pedestrians at this time, and even the night and cold wind can't stop their enthusiasm.

On the road leading to the nearest town, pedestrians in twos and threes walked together, holding lanterns, chatting lively while walking on foot.

There is also a nobleman of noble birth who is carried forward by four cooks in a sedan chair. The sedan chair is extremely ornately decorated, and there are exquisite small lanterns hanging from the four corners. The pattern is drawn vividly.

Many monks walked forward silently, appearing preoccupied.

What's more, a huge float was built, which was a model of Susanoo woven out of paper and bamboo. A group of people sang and danced loudly and headed towards the direction of Izumo Daisen, making this road extremely deserted on weekdays. The roads along the road create a lively atmosphere that can only be found in Kyoto.

"It's amazing, it's like a festival." Qi Hua put her right hand between her eyebrows with her huge luggage on her back, with an eye-opening look.

Jiu'er frowned: "The true god has descended, and he is also the most destructive and respected by the Japanese [Susano], I think the current battle is a little smaller. Sure enough, the news has not been fully circulated. "

"This battle is still young?" Qihua was taken aback. He had never seen such a lively scene when he grew up on an uninhabited island.

"Stupid! Think about it, the Susanoo God who can smash seven mountains with a single sword has come to the world. This is unprecedented. After the initial surprise and panic, all forces must be thinking that they can please the gods or get out of it. Get some benefits, no matter how bad it is, you can't be targeted by that violent God of Destruction."

The more Jiu'er thought about it, the more annoyed he became, and he kicked the small stones on the road resentfully:

"It's disgusting. In this way, Santu Shrine has become a [Holy Land] that ordinary people can't easily approach. It's not easy to obtain [Thousand Swords] from the master there!"

Qi Hua said with a smile: "No problem, Jiu'er can definitely come up with a solution, you are an ingenious strategist. I am your sword, as long as you give an order, I will faithfully carry out your order."

Jiu'er's face turned red, and he hummed and said: "Hmph... this, it's only natural. I've always been exhaustive, just wait, I'm sure I can come up with a perfect plan."

Just when the two were flirting, Qi Hua's eyes suddenly became fixed, she hugged Jiu Er's waist and put her behind her, at the same time she lowered her body slightly and looked forward.

In the middle of the road directly in front of them, stood a man wearing a bamboo hat, about five feet four inches tall, with a long knife on his waist, silent.

"Who's coming, tell me your name!" Jiu'er poked his head out from behind Qihua, and asked the toughest question in the most cowardly manner.

"It's Mr. Magician and Mr. Qihua, right?"

The blocker took off his bamboo hat. He was a middle-aged man with an ordinary appearance and slightly dark complexion. He touched it from his bosom, then held a letter and handed it to Qihua:

"Japan's strongest swordsman, Kai Baibing, has issued a challenge letter to you."

Qi Hua was stunned, then looked down at Jiu'er: "This... should I take it?"

"catch!"

Jiu'er had no doubts about Qi Hua's strength, and the latter obediently stepped forward to accept the challenge letter.Before he could ask in detail, the blocker had already put on his bamboo hat and left in a hurry, as if his only task was to 'submit the letter of challenge'.

Qi Hua scratched her head, then turned to look at Jiu Er: "What a strange person, Jiu Er, what was written in the letter?"

"It's not a letter, it's a letter of challenge."

Jiu'er glanced through the challenge book quickly by the light of the lantern, raised his eyebrows:
"It's really like that guy, a man with an old style... He wrote his own opinion in a long and polite tone, summarizing the meaning of the text into words that you can understand——【Using Shikisaki Jiji Zhidao Let’s fight as a bet].”

"It's so direct."

"Well, more than that."

Jiu'er shook the letter paper, with a gloomy expression:

"The letter of challenge also said that Xi Baibing had already issued a letter of challenge to Heather."

"Heise... I remember this man, a very powerful one-armed swordsman. What's the matter, is there any problem with Xie giving Heather a challenge?"

"Of course, because this means that Heather has also got at least one Shikizaki Jiji knife."

Jiu'er sighed, and looked in the direction of Izumo Daisen:
"In other words, he is now our enemy too."

(End of this chapter)