Dragon Clan: Start by obtaining the Sett panel

Chapter 305 Telltale signs
"This should be the first time we meet, Mr. Gu Ye." Kiku Masamune reached out and picked up the iron kettle on the table and poured a cup of tea for Gu Ye.

The Kansai iron kettle looks dark and heavy. The upper half has countless blunt thorns like a durian, and the lower half is carved with a red-faced, long-nosed crow tengu, flying in the flowing clouds and flames with its wings spread.

The charcoal fire burned the bottom of the pot red, and the face and wings of Crow Tengu glowed with fire. Boiling water poured from the spout into the teacup, and the swirling mist blocked Kikumasamune's face.

"I didn't expect that the current patriarch of the Sheqi Eight Families is actually a foreigner." Gu Ye glanced at Kikumasa Matsumoto. The fate line above his head was very strange. This was the first time that Gu Ye had seen such a strange fate line.

The fate line that had originally reached its end actually had new branches. They were small but very numerous, and it looked like the fate of others was forcibly grafted onto oneself.

If there is an adjective to describe it, it would be more appropriate to use "the puppeteer who came back from the dead". The patriarch of the Sheqi family seems to hold the fate of many people in his hands.

But unlike the rumor that he would sacrifice everything for his family, his fate is more like... a dormant poisonous dragon. Just like Nidhogg in Norse mythology, he quietly accumulates strength to devour the flourishing family tree.

"You are not simple...Mr. Kikumasamon." Gu Ye looked at Kikumasamon meaningfully.

"I am a Russian-Japanese mixed-race, half Russian. I was able to become the head of the family thanks to the favor of other family members." Kikumasamune smiled without changing his expression, but he was a little alert in his heart.

He always felt that the man in front of him seemed to have seen through something, but he used shadow warriors to do things most of the time, so it shouldn't be so easy to be seen through, right?

The connection between Kikumasamune and the king, who was his substitute, could not be precisely controlled, so he did not receive the news from his family until several days after the king's death.

After learning about Gu Ye's existence, he was ecstatic at first, because this was the first time he could get such close contact with the existence closest to God.

But troubles followed, as his strength was at most on par with that of an ordinary hybrid, not as strong as a super hybrid like Yuan Zhisheng, let alone more powerful beings.

So he could only muddy the waters as much as possible, using the Eight Snake Clans and the Fierce Ghosts to constantly create conflicts.

Now it seems that the effect is really good. At least the family is working harder to find the traces of God. And this Dragon King is also under his control.

"Russian ancestry? I heard that a long time ago, there was a Soviet icebreaker that came to Japan with an ancient dragon's egg on it, but all the crew members were buried in the sea. Mr. Kikumasamune could be related to it?" Gu Ye asked.

"This is a very long story, but I will tell you everything I know as long as you can kill the god..." Kikumasa looked at Gu Ye.

"Oh? I thought the Eight Snake Clans wanted to resurrect the White King just like the Ghost Clan. After all... the Ghost Clan alone can't create so many Deadpools." A sneer appeared on Gu Ye's face.

"So you already know it, Mr. Gu Ye..." Kikumasamune sighed.

"In fact, I have already prepared for this day to come."

Kikumasamune stood up and made a gesture of invitation, motioning Gu Ye to follow him. Gu Ye stood up without hesitation.

The two left the Japanese-style temple located in the corner of the building and returned to the steel building through the sliding door at the exit.

"Wait a moment, let's take the elevator first." Kikumasa Matsu took Gu Ye to the elevator and pressed the button.

The elevator opened, and Kiku Masamune and Gu Ye boarded the elevator together. Then, the moment the elevator door closed, the screen showing the floor suddenly went out.

All the floor buttons were inoperative, and the word "Shinto" lit up in red above the door.

A thoughtful expression appeared on Gu Ye's face. The so-called Shinto is actually the same as the ghost way, which is the road leading to the grave.

In Chinese culture, "a road is opened in front of the tomb and stone pillars are erected as a sign, which is called the Shinto." In the eyes of the ancients, once you set foot on the road leading to the tomb, you are walking into the underworld. The stone men and stone horses on both sides of the Shinto are the followers of the tomb owner.

Shintoism is the national religion in Japan, and at the end of their shrines there is often a red gate, which in Chinese culture should be the gate leading to the Yin Temple for worshipping the tomb owner. Therefore, the things enshrined in Japanese shrines are often between gods and ghosts.

After an unknown amount of time, the elevator door opened and the smell of burning spices hit me in the face.

There was only a faintly glowing passage in the darkness, with red cup candles lit on both sides of the passage.

This is a space similar to a Buddhist temple. The passage passes under a three or four meter high torii gate. The vermilion lacquer on the torii gate has become mottled, revealing the dark red original color of the wood.

This thing is obviously an antique with a long history. It was originally built in an open-air environment exposed to wind and rain. It looks like someone dismantled it, moved it here, and then rebuilt it as it was.

As the two slowly moved forward, the things in the darkness gradually came into view.

In front of me is a tall wooden sculpture with a gauze curtain hanging in front of it. I vaguely see a standing statue of a Vajra or an evil spirit, with white paper ropes wrapped around its body.

In Shintoism, this kind of paper rope is called "banner", which means both sacredness and seal. Japanese shrines enshrine all kinds of strange things, between ghosts and gods, and the priests wrap them with banners. Take good care of those clay and wood sculptures, lest they do evil.

The brightness of the cup candles was very limited, and the heads of the sculptures were hidden in the darkness. They seemed to be looking down at the people who stepped in here, with great majesty.

Various sacrificial utensils are placed around, and a shrine is placed on the wooden sedan chair. An unknown ancient god sits in the shrine. The sedan chair is wrapped with purple ropes as thick as arms, like a dragon guarding the throne of the god.

If the elevator is the Shinto road, then the two have now entered the "Yin Temple" for ancestor worship, and in front of them should be the coffin containing the corpse.

Passing through layer after layer of curtains, until a long-burning lamp illuminates everything. In front of us is a tall screen wall, which is usually built in front of the gate to block the sight of passers-by. In geomancy, it is also a feng shui wall that controls the feng shui of the residence.

Screen walls are not uncommon, but such a tall screen wall is unique. It is about four meters high, goes straight to the roof, is gilded on the top, and is more than ten meters wide.

On this giant screen, the painter boldly used rust red and indigo to paint the half-human, half-snake giants hugging each other with their long tails entwined.

The male giants are mighty and ferocious, while the female giants are dignified and kind. They are surrounded by various monsters in Japanese mythology. Countless arms grow from the backs of the giants, holding different weapons to fight against the monsters.

This is a work of art so beautiful that it brings tears to one's eyes. The overwhelming rage, overwhelming violence, overwhelming death and overwhelming beauty are all melted into one under the painter's brush, and what is finally presented is overwhelming sorrow.

"This is the ultimate secret kept by the Eight Snake Families. We hid it here before the members of Kassel headquarters arrived." Kikumasamune spoke slowly.

"If Mr. Gu Ye had been to the fierce ghost group, he should have known who the ancestor of the Japanese hybrids was, right?"

"If you want to tell the story of Izanami, there's no need to do that. I've already heard about it." Gu Ye interrupted Kikumasamune.

"I didn't expect you already knew so much. Let's move on..." Kikumasamune shook his head, picked up the eternal lamp, and continued to walk inside.

He didn't stop until he came to another mural. Kiku Masamune pointed at a bloody human figure outlined in gold, and turned to look at Gu Ye.

The person in the picture is wearing a tall feather crown and holding a scepter, and seems to be the leader among these priests.

"Before I tell you my story, I want to ask Mr. Gu Ye, you should have seen that child, right? The child who was close to the Dragon King..."

"Are you talking about Fengjian Liuli?" The existence whose gender could not be distinguished appeared in Gu Ye's mind.

"Is his name now Kazama Ruri?" Kikumasamune sighed and continued.

"But I'm more used to calling him... Genji-jo."

"Yuan Zhinv...what is the relationship between him and Yuan Zhisheng?" Gu Ye asked subconsciously.

"They are brothers, and also... the emperors of the Sheqi Eight Families." Kikumasa Mune said.

So that's why. No wonder Fengjian Liuli said she wanted revenge on her brother. One was being trained to be the future patriarch, while the other was just an evil ghost sent to hell. Such a gap is enough to make anyone jealous.

"Emperor? Is it a title used to refer to super hybrids?" Gu Ye asked.

"That's right. In the inner three families of the Sheqi Eight Families, an emperor is born every once in a while. He is the human being closest to God in the world and inherits the excellent bloodline of God."

"And God is the Dragon King who masters spiritual elements. He can control the minds of others, while his own mind is eternally clear. The Emperor inherited this talent. Even if he exceeds the critical blood limit, the spiritual talent ensures that the Emperor's mind will not be eroded..." Kikumasa Mune paused for a moment and looked into Gu Ye's eyes.

"The Emperor is a unique alien. His body is almost entirely made up of dragon blood, but strangely, he has a human heart."

"So Yuan Zhisheng and Yuan Zhinu are both the emperors of the eight Sheqi families of this generation?" Gu Ye asked.

"Yes, the Sheqi Eight Clan gave birth to two emperors, which is unprecedented in history. It all started with my past experience. At that time, I was a KGB agent of the Soviet Union, and my name was Bondarev..." Kikumasamune bowed slightly.

"That is to say, you are indeed related to the icebreaker from the Soviet Union," said Gu Ye.

"Yes, when I was in the Soviet Union, I met a doctor named Herzog. He once worked for Germany and was ordered to study the prehistoric civilization of the dragon clan. It was also because of this that he obtained the bloodline closest to God from Japan..." said Kikumasamune.

"Chisei and Chijo are his most outstanding research results. Their bloodline comes from the last emperor of Japan, Uesugi Koshi."

"Then how did you come back to Japan?" Gu Ye asked.

"Because the huge empire is already at the end of its strength, Herzog and I chose to come to the birthplace of the royal blood... But on the way here, the embryo of the ancient dragon awakened. Maybe it was awakened by God, anyway, the entire ship sank to the bottom of the sea." Kikumasa sighed.

"In the end, I was the only one who survived. I brought my son and daughter to Japan, and the ancient dragon's embryo entered the God's Burial Ground... I originally thought that everything was over, until I heard some unusual movements in the God's Burial Ground recently. I realized that all this was guided by God... It was going to be resurrected."

"Herzog's research on the White King's bloodline should not be as simple as understanding the prehistoric civilization of the dragon race, right?" "Yes, he wants to mass-produce new humans to form an invincible army and replace Nidhogg on the throne."

"Don't you want to? Otherwise, you wouldn't have allowed the Snake Family to create Deadpool, right?"

"When the ancient dragon embryo was awakened by God, I finally realized that dragon bloodline is not something that humans can control. It is the most ferocious and violent thing in the world and must never be released from the cage. Anyone who wants to tame that thing for their own use will be punished..." There was a trace of bitterness on Kikumasamune's face, and it was obvious that he was recalling some not-so-good memories.

"Everyone on the ship was contaminated. It was a hellish scene, and we were opening Pandora's box..."

"In other words, you wanted to destroy the White King because you witnessed the tragedy?" Gu Ye asked.

"No, it's not just that..." Kikumasamune shook his head.

"Before we left, Zhisheng was contaminated by dragon blood and could have degenerated into a ghost at any time. That's why I tried so hard to climb to the position of the head of the family, just to find a way to end his fate."

"It's really touching that a KGB agent can be so compassionate..." Gu Ye smiled.

"Originally I just wanted to survive in Japan, but I didn't expect to experience the feeling of being a father here," said Kikumasamune.

"What about Genji? You just ignore him? He wants revenge on his brother."

"Little girl...he has been bewitched by Herzog..." Kikumasamune's face turned ugly.

"I originally thought that guy was dead, but I didn't expect that he survived with me. He is now the leader of the Ghost Clan..."

"He is General Wang?" Gu Ye finally became a little interested. He didn't expect that the dispute among the Japanese mixed-race people was actually instigated by two outsiders.

"I wasn't quite sure at first, but after you killed his stand, we carefully investigated the Demon Clan and found Herzog's research materials... I'm sure he is still alive and planned all this." said Kikumasamune.

"So, the purpose of bringing me here is to exonerate the Sheqi Eight Clan?"

"No, this is not an excuse... Whether it was asking them to kill the three people from our headquarters or other things, everything was an internal dispute among the eight Sheqi families. I have no intention of denying it..." Kikumasamune shook his head and opened a secret door at the same time.

Gu Ye looked inside the door, and inside was a group of Deadpools who had transformed into dragons.

"Even Deadpool, the Snake Family is also researching it, all to prevent Zhisheng from falling into depravity..."

"So what is your purpose?" Gu Ye asked.

"I have only one goal, and that is to hope that you can cooperate with us to kill God. Of course... I can give you everything of God as long as you can break the fate of the eight families of Sheqi." Kikumasamune said.

"Since Herzog wants to revive it, I will use his own trick against it. After it is resurrected, I will destroy it completely!"

"Aren't you afraid that I will want to rule the world after I devour the White King?"

"I believe you are different from other dragons. After all, you have stood up for humans time and time again. I trust you enough." Kikumasamune said.

"That sounds like a good reason. If you can find the White King first, I can help you destroy it."

By now, Gu Ye had almost understood what was going on. It seemed that the king had taken great pains to contain the eight families of Sheqi. As for Iwata Tsukasa, he just happened to be in a very awkward position.

"Although this is the case, there is still a traitor in the Sheqi family, so... you should cut off one of your arms, and I will give Mingmei an explanation." Gu Ye said in a flat tone.

Kikumasamune's expression changed, and he finally drew out the decorative short sword at his waist and pointed it at his left arm.

Genji Heavy Industries, inside the lobby.

"Ms. Xia Mi, the follow-up compensation for Ms. Iwata Akemi has been paid in full. Please see..." Yasha looked respectfully at Xia Mi who was sitting on the sofa and handed her a checkbook.

"Well, I don't care. What do you think? Akemi..." Xia Mi took a look and handed the checkbook to Iwata Akemi.

"I... I have no objection..." Akemi Iwata took the checkbook and signed it with difficulty.

Only after coming here did she completely calm down. This place was much bigger than she had imagined, and she also understood what the Sheqi Eight Families were like.

As an ordinary person, being able to get compensation from them is already a very good thing. Even if she is unwilling, Akemi Iwata can only accept the fact.

Click, click...the sound of wooden clogs rang out in the hall. Yasha subconsciously turned his head and his pupils suddenly contracted.

"Head! You..."

"It doesn't matter. This is just the price we deserve. After all, there is a traitor in the Sheqi Eight Clan..." Kikumasamune smiled bitterly, and then handed a box to Iwata Akemi.

"As the head of the Sheqi Eight Clan, I failed to manage the family well. It was my fault, but I cannot die to atone for my sins now, so I can only express my sincerity in this way."

After saying this, Kikumasamune bowed seriously to Iwata Akemi.

Iwata Akemi slowly opened the box, was frightened by the bloody arm inside, and let go of the box in panic.

"The compensation from the eight Sheqi families should be enough for your future life. Live well with your father's expectations..." Gu Ye sighed.

"If you are not satisfied, then work hard to make yourself stronger. After all, only when you are strong will they compromise..."

The reason why Kikumasamune apologized so solemnly today and told everything was because of Gu Ye's overwhelming strength, but Iwata Akemi is not him, and Gu Ye has done his utmost to be kind.

"I understand... Thank you very much! Mr. Gu Ye..." Iwata Akemi bowed to Gu Ye to express her gratitude, then slowly retreated.

"Let's go, let's go back too..." Gu Ye said to Xia Mi.

"Huh? I thought you were going to fight with them, but it turned out you were just having a simple conversation..." Xia Mi showed a hint of disappointment.

Just a simple sentence made Kikumasamune and Yasha, who had originally relaxed, alert again.

"Okay, we have obtained enough information today, let's talk about it when we get back..." Gu Ye rubbed Xia Mi's head.

"Okay..." Xia Mi could only give up.

"Can I see you off?" After hearing Gu Ye's words, Yaksha quickly came to him.

"No need, we can go back by ourselves..." Shaking his head, Gu Ye and Xia Mi left the hall together.

"Head...are you okay..." Only until Gu Ye left did Yasha look at Kikumasamon cautiously.

"It's okay. Just one arm can extinguish that person's anger. It's a good deal." Kikumasamune said.

"Next, we must do our best to eliminate the traitor in our family. Before we find God, we cannot conflict with him again."

"Yes!"

"So, all this was done by two outsiders? One of them wants to resurrect the White King, and the other wants to kill it. It's really interesting. Who will be the final winner?" On the way back, Xia Mi listened to Gu Ye's story with a hint of interest on her face.

"No matter who wins, it's beneficial to us at the moment," said Gu Ye.

"After today, Kikumasa will definitely investigate the traitor in the family. Without an insider, General Wang will no longer be able to delay time, so he will make a final struggle with all his strength."

"So, it won't be long before the White King's traces appear. After that, we just need to sit back and reap the benefits."

Even so, Gu Ye still felt that something was not right. At least Kikumasa was definitely hiding something. As for what it was, Gu Ye was not quite sure now...

However, why does the experience between these two brothers, Genjiro and Genjiro, seem so much like a puppet show deliberately manipulated by someone?

Recalling the fate of Kikumasa Mune, Gu Ye seemed to have grasped something and had a vague guess.

"If that's the case, then it's interesting. You deliberately put on this show for me... Are you trying to dispel my doubts, or are you confident that you can be the final winner?"

"What are you talking about? So mysterious..." Hearing Gu Ye talking to himself, Xia Mi raised her head in confusion.

"Nothing, I just feel it's becoming more and more interesting..." Gu Ye's mouth corners raised.

If Kikumasamune had not been so frank today, perhaps Gu Ye would not have been suspicious, but it is undoubtedly unnecessary now.

Sometimes, being too confident will always reveal your true colors unconsciously...

(End of this chapter)