Swallow Back

Takenaka Shigeji squinted his eyes and looked up into the sky, and said, "I calculated it with my fingers, and roughly deduced the reason for this."

The statement "fingered and calculated" seems to contain some supernatural element in it.

Quite curious.

Wen Yan Liuyun bowed and saluted: "I would like to hear the details."

Takenaka Shigeji suddenly covered his mouth and coughed a few times, then heaved a sigh of relief, and said slowly: "I guess the abbot of Guangzheng Temple intends to take revenge on you, summoning or releasing a certain monster with the help of some kind of prop. Following his orders, he instead controlled and killed the monks in the monastery, and then ran away, wandering in the nearby countryside."

Liu Yun heard the string song and knew the elegant meaning, and immediately understood the hint of Takenaka Shigeji.

Then he suddenly said: "So, now it's not just about me being wrongly accused of being the murderer. In addition, that terrifying monster may still be lingering nearby, which is a serious safety hazard. In order to maintain the tranquility of Sasaki Village, I should also talk to you. Let's work together to get rid of this monster together."

Takenaka Shigechi caressed his palms and chuckled lightly: "Speaking with a wise man like you is extra worry-free. It is urgent to retreat from this demon, and there may be too many variables in the delay."

After speaking, the handsome and sick man coughed several times.

Liu Yun thought about it for a while, then nodded and said, "So, this matter does have something to do with me. I do have a good reason to go with you to get rid of the monsters, but... why is it Lord Takenaka, why don't you bring more with you? What about a little soldier in the future?"

Takenaka Shigeji sighed and said slowly: "Based on the current information, that monster is not only powerful, but also cunning, and will not fight with people in an upright manner, so ordinary soldiers may not be able to do anything in this regard, and they may even scare the snakes and help me. Busy."

Liu Yun said: "Then you can also bring a few elite players."

Takenaka Shigeji said with a wry smile: "Our Hengshan City's Kinoshita-sama started at a very young age with very shallow foundations, and there are not many good players under his command. Although Kinoshita-sama himself has the means, he can't easily get out of it. The only exception is Hashisuka-sama It can be used, but his ability is special and not suitable for the current situation. As for Maeno, Miyata, and Oto, if you want to deal with fierce monsters, I am afraid that you are not capable. I heard that you have a strong man named 'Aqing'. He is quite brave, but after listening to the narration, I think he may not be enough today."

Mae Ye Nagakura was told in person that he was "not enough", but he didn't show any dissatisfaction, and he still stood beside him respectfully like a primary school student.

Apparently he admires Takenaka Shigeji.

On the contrary, Hayami Seibei's face was extremely distressed, a kind of powerless distress.

Liu Yun felt that Shigeji Takenaka's words were very sincere.

Sure enough, Tokichiro Kinoshita himself has two brushes, and Masatoshi Hashuka also has some special abilities, which is in line with the previous expectations.

Liu Yun accepted this statement and concluded, "So, it's just the two of us?"

"Yes. Changkang just sent me here, he will return to Hengshan City by himself later." Takenaka Shigeji coughed again, pressed his chest and smiled, "I will use magic to find the monster slowly. Fall down, and then ask Master Liuyun to wave his sword."

Liu Yun asked, "Should we set off tomorrow morning, or do we do it overnight?"

Takenaka Shigeji hesitated for a moment, then said solemnly: "Originally, from my standpoint, I am not in a hurry for this moment, but considering that every night, countless people may suffer..."

Liu Yun was silent for a while, then nodded and said, "That's very true! Allow me to prepare for a while, and I'll set off with you right away!"

"Thank you so much." Takenaka Shigeji bowed down to give salute, and at the same time he couldn't help coughing again and again.

This time it was especially serious, his face turned pale, and his feet were even a little unsteady, Mae Ye Nagakura quickly supported him.

Looking at this picture, it seems that he is seriously ill and will lose his breath at any time. Why should he retreat and treat the monster overnight?

However, based on his experience, Liu Yun could feel that Shigeji Takenaka had a very powerful power hidden within him.

It's just that this power seems to be unhealthy for the body, but instead has side effects.

Chapter 25 About "Gods and Buddhas" and "Devil Kings"

Liu Yun agreed to Shigechi Takenaka's request, and told his family, "I have something to go out with Master Takenaka," and planned to fight all night to fight the monster.

Some people in the family are a little worried, some are used to it, and no one talks much.

In particular, Iori showed respect and care, but was very considerate and did not ask the reason at all.

It seems to everyone, this will appear very face.

However, Liu Yun felt a little alienated at the same time.

Only Hayami Kiyobei ​​said with regret: "I think I have some experience in martial arts, but on an occasion like today, I can't help at all."

The anger in Liu Yun's heart has not completely dissipated, and he glanced at him angrily and said: "Now that you know, you should work harder!"

"Yes!" Hayami Kiyobei ​​seemed to have taken it seriously. He knelt down and bowed down very solemnly, and said, "Excuse me, my lord, how should I practice now so that I can improve?"

Liu Yun was stunned when he heard the words.

His own martial arts are mainly due to talent, and there is no special training method.

Facing Hayami Seibei's face full of expectations and doubts, he was too embarrassed to say it directly. After thinking about it, he suddenly got inspiration and said nonsense: "One hundred push-ups every day, one hundred sit-ups, One hundred squats up and down, do it all in one breath, and then run one hundred chows (about 11 kilometers) without any effort. This is my daily practice in the temple. You can stick to this first and then talk about it.”

Hearing this, Hayashi Kiyobei ​​was stunned for a moment, then suddenly realized that he had gained something, and fell into deep thought: "What does the lord mean, don't touch the sword first, focus on the training of your own body? Although it sounds very simple action, but there must be some profound truth behind it.”

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Liu Yun ordered his servants to prepare a little bit of gold, silver, soft dry food, ropes, etc., and put them close to him. Then, he took the knife and set out on the road with Shigeji Takenaka.

The sun was setting, and it was getting late.

Takenaka Shigeji was still wearing a green shirt, a bamboo pole, and a bamboo hat.

Liu Yun asked, "Where are we going?"

Takenaka Shigeji put his hands in front of his chest and made a gesture, silently recited a few complicated formulas, closed his eyes for a while, then slowly opened his eyes and said, "If I expected it right, the monster should be in the southeast direction now."

In just a few seconds, he looked very tired, and his face became more ill, as if he had used some kind of labor-intensive technique.

Liu Yun followed his words and headed to the southeast.

After leaving the boundary of Sasaki Village, it took another quarter of an hour to come to the wilderness, and there was no one figure on the edge.

Liu Yun suddenly asked: "Lord Takenaka, I brought back the head of the Demon Ninja in black. I heard that it is very important. I don't know if it has been delivered to you? Did it come in handy?"

Shigeji Takenaka stopped when he heard the words, showed a subtle expression, and said in a low voice: "Indeed, through the head you brought back, I have discovered some clues about the 'Tianma Ninja', and I would like to express my deep gratitude. It's just... There are some things that people shouldn't know too much about."

Liu Yun was not surprised: "I guess it's the same, so I didn't ask when I was at home just now."

Takenaka Shigeji was silent for a while, and then asked an inexcusable question: "I heard that you became a monk since you were a child, and were only welcomed back to inherit the Sasaki family last month?"

Liu Yun nodded: "Indeed. A month ago, I was a monk."

Takenaka Shigeji's expression became more solemn, and he asked tentatively, "Then, you must know the details of the saving of the world by the seal of the Demon King hundreds of years ago by the holy monk Jianzhen, right?"

After hearing this, Liu Yun felt that the other party's intentions were very complicated and elusive.After thinking for a moment, I decided to tell my true feelings bluntly: "I only heard about it, but I can't talk about the details."

Takenaka Shigeji breathed a sigh of relief, and said happily: "It seems that there is no need to spend extra time to persuade."

Liu Yun frowned: "Is this question important?"

Shigeji Takenaka said with a wry smile: "For the samurai and the common people, it may not be that important. But for the royal family, ministers, monks, and onmyoji, it is extremely important. Many disputes in the world are due to different interpretations of the story. It was caused. I carefully studied the head you brought back, and found that it may involve very deep historical secrets and very sensitive issues. "

"Interpretation method?" The word Liu Yun was puzzled.

Takenaka Shigeji explained: "It is generally accepted in the world that when Fusang was facing the disaster of extinction, it was the holy monk Jianzhen who saved the world. No one doubts that. But there were far more than one person who came to be called the successor of the holy monk, and they all claimed to follow Jianzhen. True wills have very different ideas, insist on their own words, and quarrel with each other. The resulting disputes have even led to many wars."

Liu Yun didn't quite understand what he heard, and at the same time he didn't take it seriously: "In my opinion, the descendants may not really be fighting for ideas. Maybe they just use ideas as a guise to compete for interests!"

Shigeji Takenaka was stunned when he heard the words, then shook his head and chuckled: "This statement is very reasonable. I think it may have been a concept to compete for interests at first. But after years of spreading, the original pretense has gradually been believed to be true, and it has become an intolerant. The golden rule of doubt. For example... those 'Tama Ninjas' who are our enemies, probably all sincerely believe that they are doing justice."

Liu Yun glanced at the other party and said lazily: "You just want to imply, don't judge right and wrong with worldly eyes. You are overhearted. I prefer to believe my own eyes. Although what I see may not be true, it is better than The hearsay is better. Otherwise, I would not have gone to the trouble of this thousand-year-old temple of Mount Hiei Enryakuji."

Takenaka Shigeji felt a little surprised, and then solemnly bowed and apologized: "I'm overthinking! From your perspective, you will definitely not be limited by the literal meaning of 'God Buddha' and 'Demon King'."

Hearing this, Liu Yun turned his head and said word by word, "When we first met, Mr. Kinoshita told me that the enemy's calling the Oda family a 'demon' was just a misunderstanding and rumor. It seems that what he said was not true."

Takenaka showed helplessness, and explained with a wry smile: "In public occasions, we have to keep such rhetoric, otherwise, it will cause quite a riot!"

Liu Yun shook his head again and said, "I will slowly use my eyes to judge the matter of the 'God Buddha' and the 'Demon King'. It is too early to draw conclusions. Instead of talking about this, you might as well talk about it, we are about to meet What are the characteristics of the monsters?"

"The monster I'm about to meet... If hundreds of years ago, the question of whether to call it a 'monster' or a 'monster' would cause a riot." Takenaka Shigeji sighed, but he didn't bother about it any more. Immediately shifted the topic to what Liu Yun asked about: "I speculate that this monster comes and goes without a trace, moves extremely fast, and at the same time should have the ability to cause drowsiness and dizziness, as well as the ability to block light and bring darkness. But to say I don't know what it looks like. I can't understand the weaknesses of the other party, so I have to disappoint you."

"I already know a lot of information." Liu Yun nodded, frowning again and puzzled: "Can you know so many things, you can also measure the direction, but you don't know the shape?"

Shigeji Takenaka replied: "The characteristics and abilities of this monster were inferred by observing the scene of the Guangzheng Temple massacre and inquiring about the nearby confessions. As for the location, it relies on a wisp of hair that was accidentally found to perform divination."

While talking, the two walked to the southeast.

Liu Yun's physique and eyesight are far superior to those of ordinary people. In this cold and dark autumn night, walking outside the countryside is still effortless.

Takenaka Shigechi was frail, and he was out of breath after not walking much.

Immediately, he took out a beast-shaped doll woven from rushes from his arms and threw it down.

The doll fell to the ground, instantly grew into the size of a cow and horse, and could move on its own.It's just that the body is still woven with rushes, and it is full of green light, which is very strange.

Takenaka Shigeji rode on the back of this green beast.

Liu Yun was amazed at the sight: "Is this the so-called 'shikigami'?"

Takenaka Shigechi coughed and said faintly: "Shikigami, Shikigami, cognizant, spiritual servant... These words actually mean the same thing. But hundreds of years ago, each sect believed that the name they chose was the only one. The correct answer, if others accidentally say the wrong name, it can lead to death."

Hearing this, Liu Yun shook his head: "It's really ridiculous."

Then suddenly a thought occurred to him, and he asked suspiciously, "Lord Takenaka, you are saying these things repeatedly, are you trying to make me feel ridiculous?"

Shigeji Takenaka smiled but did not answer, without denying it.

Liu Yun felt that the other party's words were interesting.It doesn't show a clear tendency to stand. It seems to be just talking about some ancient things, but in fact, it conveys a certain point of view quietly.

A few days ago, the woman named Jinghe Ashaji, who was "the head of the [-]st Demon Ninja Group", also tried to persuade.But her eloquence is far worse than Takenaka Shigechi, and she only knows big truths, which is not convincing.

Don't know how to take advantage of the natural advantages of being a beautiful woman!

On the other hand, Shigeji Takenaka's words will not be offensive, and it will also stimulate the desire to continue to understand.

What is the allusion to the so-called "Jianzhen holy monk seals the devil"?

What does it have to do with God?

What happened to the disputes arising from this in later generations?

Liu Yun was a little curious.

But if you ask questions at this time, wouldn't it fall into the other party's arms?

Shigeji Takenaka used his words to increase his credibility, but whether what he said was believable or not is still unknown.

Better not ask first.

Liu Yun made a gesture of showing little interest in ancient things, and said, "About the 'God Buddha' and the 'Demon King', we may discuss it later. I am more concerned about the monsters wandering in the wilderness in front of me."

Takenaka Shigeji nodded and said nothing more.

Contrary to Liu Yun's expectations, there was no disappointment on the other side's face.

The two walked in the southeast direction and walked into the forest.

I saw overgrown branches and vines, beasts traversing, the road was cut off, and no one was seen.

Shigeji Takenaka used that divination technique again to point out the direction.