Chapter 298 'One Guard of the Chrysanthemum Shrine'
Su Lun didn't know whether the kimono woman who led him in should be called "Old Madam" or "Mama-san", but he went along with it.
There are only a few cherry blossom trees, but because of the clever arrangement, it gives people the feeling of a forest of flowers.
After walking through a beautifully carved covered bridge, the view suddenly opens up, and the main body of the building suddenly comes into view.
This is not a simple wooden building, but a building ship. The whole building is half-floating in the air. There is an airship-like skin on the top, and there is also a suspended device like a boiler room on the bottom. The overall architectural style is very unique, with brackets and cornices. , blue tiles and white walls, as well as papered wooden lattice doors and windows, and red lanterns with the words "Naganoya" printed on them hanging under the eaves of the corridor. The customs and style of Yamagakusokuni are everywhere.
Su Lun felt that it was quite pleasant to look at. Every stone, tree, flower and grass in this geisha house gave people a just right sense of beauty.
But I never thought that by such a coincidence, I would meet a familiar person as soon as I walked in.
Who is that heroic woman in a large flowered kimono and a domineering walking posture if not Senjo?
"Why is she here?"
Su Lun was also surprised...
If he met this gambling-addicted young woman at a gambling stall, he wouldn't be surprised at all. But what's going on now?
Behind Senjo was the timid little girl holding a sword, who was naturally Lolotta.
What surprised Su Lun even more was that Senjo was actually hugging a white-faced boy wearing a samurai uniform and so handsome that even the blooming cherry blossoms were shy.
The two of them are still very close?
Male geisha?
(Spoiler alert, this is a woman.)
"Huh?"
Su Lun knew very well that Senjou only had a few hobbies, but she definitely didn't go to geisha houses. She was not good at men's sex, and she was not good at women's sex. For her, with this free time, she would be more interested in gambling. Comfortable.
So when Su Lun saw this abnormal scene, not only did Su Lun not have any gossipy thoughts in his mind, but he immediately realized something: Is Senjo here to cause trouble?
Obviously, even at this glance, Senjou also saw him.
Even though Su Lun had put on a disguise, the two of them were so familiar that they could be recognized by just one look.
Qian Tiao glanced at him without any intention of saying hello. She hugged the white-faced boy and walked straight into the building while chatting and laughing.
The two people's eyes separated as soon as they touched.
Even if they didn't speak, the two of them were so familiar, Su Lun could feel the playfulness in his eyes, as if to say: Oh, you really know how to enjoy it, come to visit a brothel?
"She didn't tell me when I asked her before. She must have something troublesome to deal with, but she ran into it anyway."
Su Lunxin felt a little dumbfounded.
At this time, Mamasang on the side suddenly spoke, interrupting his thoughts, "Sir, please be careful of the steps."
"Um."
Su Lun responded and then calmed down his thoughts.
We all walked to the door, so naturally we wanted to go in and take a look.
What's more, if there is really too much trouble, Qian Jiao will also send a summons to inform him.
Su Lun was also curious as to what happened that Qian Jiao didn't want to involve him in.
To be on the safe side, he changed his clothes quietly while walking. He already held the black umbrella tied with strips of cloth and tied into a long stick in his hand.
As soon as he entered the door, the elegant decoration of the building made Su Lun not feel as noisy as entering any other custom place.
The boat building is obviously not big, but because of its ingenious design, the interior space does not feel cramped and depressing at all.
It is quiet and elegant. As soon as you come in, you will feel a little at peace in your heart.
Su Lun glanced at the surrounding environment and immediately felt that it was indeed worth the money.
The Geisha House is already considered expensive for ordinary pirates, and there are not many customers here.
Moreover, there are screens and partitions. Once you go upstairs, you can hardly see other guests, which also ensures privacy very well.
Su Lun was led to a room on the second floor. The "Naganoya Geisha House" was located halfway up the city, and the night view of the Pirate City could be seen outside the window.
He looked at the price list and ordered the lowest-priced geisha, which cost 5,300 liso per hour.
Not long after, a young woman wearing a blue koi cheongsam covered her face with a gold fan and walked in elegantly.
Su Lun took a look.
She pretends to be heavily painted. But in fact, she doesn’t have any makeup, and her facial features should be in good shape. She is sixteen or seventeen years old, when she is pure and cute. And behind this geisha, there are two companions who look like waitresses. After the three people came in, the last one gently closed the door.
The leading woman walked in front of Su Lun, bowed and smiled: "Hello, sir, my name is Koike Teppei, and I am a geisha from Naganoya."
"Um."
Su Lun nodded without showing much emotion.
The environment here is very comfortable and it feels good to stay there.
In his perception, Senjo was in a room diagonally opposite.
Wait slowly, don't rush
The geisha enters the house, and then there are some service procedures, tea ceremony, dancing, musical instrument playing, and swordsmanship performances, which are all very unique performances.
Su Lun himself is proficient in some music theory, and he is not a fool.
He listened to the ditty and watched the dance, which really made him feel happy.
This geisha named "Koike" has indeed worked hard in these literary and artistic fields and has very profound attainments.
Talent is visible to the naked eye.
What's even more rare is that when we get along with her in the same room, Su Lun doesn't feel like she's a performer, but more like a friend. Her eyes are also full of emotion, not the "Hurry up" style of the girl from the custom house. , I still have to go to work for the next hour” is a straightforward philistine.
Even if there is no physical pleasure, getting along with it can give people a kind of spiritual pleasure.
This is a very smart way to get along.
For the price alone, it's really worth it.
After dancing a dance, Xiaochi gathered up the hem of the cheongsam, walked to Su Lun with small steps, and got closer to help him pour tea.
Two escorts in the corner of the room played the Sanxuan Qin with a slow and soothing rhythm.
Because she was very close, Su Lun smelled the faint fragrance on her body and asked casually: "The dance just now was very interesting, but it looked a bit like a sacrificial dance?"
In addition to performances, conversation is also one of the most important services in a geisha house.
Su Lun didn't just come to watch the dance, he heard that these geishas hold a lot of important information.
The teapot was held high, and the tea didn't spill at all. This was a kind of "oil seller"-like skill.
Xiaochi poured tea for Su Lun, handed it over with a gentle smile, and responded at the same time: "Sir, your vision is really accurate. This dance is a dance to worship the wind god. In the past, the witches in our tribe would only dance when they worshiped the gods. dance."
"Oh? This is Kagura Dance?"
Su Lun knew something about the situation in the Hidden Mountain Country, and the two started chatting.
"Why do you put on heavy makeup? You obviously look good."
"Because in our mountain hidden country, every household uses candles. The light will be very dark at night. So in order to provide guests with a better sensory experience, the geishas will paint them white. This will make you laugh, sir."
"Are there any interesting customs and specialties in Shanyin?"
"Kendo, tea ceremony, literature, volcanic hot springs, and legends about monsters, demon swords, ghosts, and gods."
"Are there really monsters in Shanyin?"
"Of course there are. Gods and ghosts are the most important existences in our Shanyin Kingdom. Sir, if you are interested in going there in person, you may encounter monsters. Kappa, sake-swallowing boy, and nine-tailed demon fox Tamamo
In front of, the young woman’s room, the new bride”
"It is said that the 'most beautiful concubine in the world' has the ultimate beauty in the world. Is she really that beautiful?"
"Yes, even Koike has never seen anyone more beautiful than Mitsuru-sama. Unfortunately, Mitsuru-sama will not leave Yamagakure."
""
Su Lun and Xiaochi gradually started chatting.
Geishas have mastered excellent conversational skills, and they truly deserve their reputation.
She gave Su Lun the feeling that she was just chatting among friends, and she was very knowledgeable. She could answer almost anything you asked her. Real-time, history, literature, and music were never left out.
In other places, this level of knowledge alone would not be possible for many young ladies from big aristocratic families.
Su Lun cleverly inquired a lot about the customs of Shanyin Country, and also learned some information about the intricate forces in the Pirate City.
This information can also be regarded as the added value of the high service fee.
But the strange thing is that when it comes to information related to "Old Rune Man", Koike will cleverly avoid this topic, as if it is taboo.
Su Lun is not in a hurry, the night is still very long
A geisha house is not like a romantic palace, where technicians and customers only go there for that kind of thing. Geishas will do everything patiently, even pouring tea, it is a pleasing process.
It is obvious that the geishas did not show any astringency, but their every move and smile gave people a feeling of full of charm.
Su Lun felt very relaxed.
After only chatting for an hour, Xiaochi gave him a familiar feeling like an old friend.
He didn't forget his pirate character. While gathering information, he also made some jokes. While chatting, he also asked a question that he was also very curious about: "Miss Xiaochi, this is a pirate city after all. You guys
Do you encounter rude guests during reception on weekdays?"
Pirates are all rough men. No matter how clever they are in dealing with them, if they encounter those lustful guys, can these geishas resist?
Xiaochi naturally knew what he was asking. His cheeks turned slightly red, and his shyness seemed extremely natural. He nodded slightly and said, "Of course you will encounter it. However, there are also dedicated people in the library to handle it."
Su Lun asked again: "What if it is a very tough guest?"
Xiaochi smiled implicitly, her beautiful eyes sparkling, as if she meant something, "If you meet a happy guest, it's no problem."
After a pause, her tone suddenly became strong, and she added: "If you don't like it, it means you have no chance. Although we geisha are despicable, we will not spare our lives and will not embarrass the guild hall."
Su Lun heard the acquaintance's joking in the tone, raised his eyebrows, and said casually: "What if I want to stay overnight?"
Xiaochi glanced at him, and there was a hint of charm in his eyebrows, "Sir, I will definitely not do that."
This is really a very clever reply, using retreat as an opportunity to advance. Even if you have that intention, you still have a feeling of love and compassion that cannot bear to be tortured.
Su Lun was a little curious about the extent of her speaking skills, and asked with a smile: "Why do you think so?"
Xiaochi's pretty face said very seriously: "Because, sir, you have an outstanding temperament. Xiaochi knows that you are different from other guests."
"oh?"
Su Lun narrowed his eyes slightly as he listened.
The skill of speaking this time is really impeccable.
This is a trick, but it doesn't seem to be the case.
In the romantic field, when a girl praises you for being good at work and having a lot of skills, it is most likely not because you are so good, but because you are a professional terminator. Talking to people and telling ghosts is their specialty. In that kind of physical entanglement, the customer
Even if they know it is fake, they will still feel very happy and their happiness will be doubled.
But this is a geisha house, and it's vegetarian.
Xiaochi's response made Su Lun unable to tell for a moment whether she saw through her disguise or whether her professionalism made her say this.
This is the true genius of geisha's conversation skills.
It is also the most important reason why the geisha house can exist in the custom halls all over the Pirate City.
Even though pirates are extremely vicious, the more rude they are, the emptier they actually feel inside and the more thoughtful they are.
Su Lun stayed in the post house for two or three hours and had a great time communicating with Xiaochi.
The Pinjin Cave is indeed the Pinjin Cave.
If it weren't for the disguised identity, he probably wouldn't be stingy with tips.
But his character is that of a little pirate, and he definitely can’t survive the night with tens of thousands of dollars in his pocket.
Su Lun also had another purpose in staying here, and that was to see what Qian Jiao was doing here.
Now it seems that the money will not last until midnight.
As luck would have it, it didn't take long for the drama to begin.
At about ten o'clock, the screens and grids in the room on the second floor were opened, allowing people to see the public stage on the first floor from the room.
This is a special project of "Naganoya Geisha House", the evening geisha sword dance.
However, before the sword dance began, a dispute broke out in the room opposite.
The furious quarrel resounded throughout the geisha house.
"Hey, hey, hey, how can you prove that it was me who killed "One-Eyed" Sok? To catch a thief and get dirty, at least you can find someone to testify that it was our Dawn Group who did it? Besides, even if I killed him, so what? He
You come to trouble me, but you don’t allow me to fight back? There are no such rules on the road, right?"
This was Qian Tiao's voice, and Su Lun pricked up his ears when he heard it.
It sounds like the sequelae of killing "One-Eyed" Thock before.
However, it was done very carefully that time. Everyone was killed and no one was left with any clues. Even if there was a boat, it could be fooled.
What's more, just like what Qian Jiao said, just kill him, what else can he do?
"Sister Senjo, you are deliberately looking for trouble."
Su Lun guessed something.
I pretended not to know him before, probably because I was waiting now.
Just when he was still guessing who was arguing with Qian Jiao.
Suddenly, there was a "clang" sound of broken wood.
After another look, a man smashed the railing and fell into the hall.
Su Lun looked at the swordsman with runes all over his body and knew that this man was related to the rune old man.
The next moment, Qian Jiao also fell down with murderous intent, looking like he was about to fight with his sword.
Su Lun asked curiously: "Who is that man?"
Xiaochi's expression was slightly abnormal, "That is Mr. Aki Aurora, the owner of our hotel."
""Ghost Sword" Aki?"
When Su Lun heard this, he immediately knew who this guy was.
The other son of Old Man Rune is also the most popular one, "Ghost Sword" Aki, a famous mixed-blood swordsman in the pirate city.
The illuminated runes on this guy's body are much stronger than the brother I met before. Moreover, the bloody black sword in his hand with chrysanthemum patterns is not ordinary. It looks like it is not ordinary.
.
Su Lun asked again: "That seems to be a famous sword?"
Koike's eyes were a little unnatural, and he responded: "That is one of the twelve famous swordsmen of our Shanyin Kingdom, the "Chrysanthemum Pattern Shrine Ishou"."
"It is indeed a famous sword."
Sulendo took a look.
Although the country of Shanyin is poor, it has spread the world's top sword forging skills. The swords exported here are top collectibles and combat weapons even among the upper class of Lu Ying.
These "Twelve Famous Swords of Good Craftsmen" are probably equivalent to high-level cursed objects among alchemy objects, or even "forbidden objects".
Legend has it that these good knives are not only sharp and tough, but each handle has been poured into the craftsmen's efforts, and has some magical special effects, such as making people bleed, chopping souls with sword energy, and cutting off marriages in the past and present life.
There are special effects for sealing demons, summoning monsters, etc.
But as time goes by, only three or four of the "Twelve Famous Swords of Good Works" are still handed down.
For a small country like Shanyin, the "Chrysanthemum Pattern Shrine Ishou" in front of you is a proper national treasure.
The two suddenly started fighting, and the sword energy was flowing out, leaving gaps everywhere in the geisha house.
Su Lun frowned, not worried at all.
Qian Tiao dared to take action and had calculated in advance, so he was naturally certain.
But where does the opportunity come from?
This is their home court!
The spirit legend of "Ghost Sword" Aki is a fifth-level swordsman, and he also has a famous sword in his hand.
In full view of the public, Qian Liao does not expose the second stage [Rakshasa Girl], can she take advantage?
Just when Su Lun was thinking about how she would respond, suddenly, without any warning, several ninjas appeared from the four corners of the hall!
"It's not spatial displacement, nor sneaking"
Su Lun's pupils shrank suddenly and he guessed what he was saying: "The 'Void Flash Shadow Killing Technique' in Yamayaku Ninjutsu? This technique is quite powerful."
Just now, he clearly sensed the soul fire of the four ninjas, which suddenly condensed. But he did not sense any spatial fluctuations.
This is a physical technique that cannot be explained on a physical level.
He had heard about it before, but now that he saw it with his own eyes, it was eye-opening.
Sure enough, these god believers from the four countries of Hokkaido have inherited many weird abilities.
"However, this [Virtual Flash] is not accessible to ordinary people. It seems to be the secret ninja technique of Shanyin Kingdom. Who does Senjou know?"
Su Lun's thoughts were racing and his eyes were slightly solemn.
Because just when Senjo was restraining Nayaki, the four masked ninjas who suddenly appeared suddenly formed a seal, and then a purple square light curtain appeared, creating a space barrier.
This way, outsiders can no longer see what is going on inside.
Su Lun knew very well that this was not a temporary conflict, but a premeditated ambush!
Thoughts were racing in his mind, thinking about whether to help and how to do it
But then I thought about it, if there was really a need, Senjou would definitely tell me.
The goblin communicator of the Mirror Organization can transmit without any obstacles even if it is blocked by space.
The guests in the geisha house were already a little panicked.
However, the battle ended very quickly as it started.
As if by magic, the purple light space barrier suddenly disappeared before our eyes as soon as it was propped up.
Su Lun frowned and thought: "The battlefield space has been moved elsewhere."
Seeing this, he also figured out the whole story of tonight.
Senjo came here just to ambush that "Ghost Sword" Aki. Moreover, there was also a certain force from Yamagakure Country involved.
Just when Su Lun was taking her at the geisha house.
The tallest building in the Pirate City is the "Emperor Entertainment City".
On the top floor of the entertainment city, there is a secret room overlooking the entire city.
This is the long-term private room of Oleg, the "King of the North Sea".
Once you enter, you will be in a state of splendor and decoration, with extremely luxurious decoration. You can see pillars made of pure gold everywhere.
At this moment, Oleg wearing a crown is sitting on the golden throne.
This top powerhouse with a bounty of 8.477 billion is calm and proud.
Sitting in the shadows on his left and right sides were twenty-three people with different expressions. These were all captains of the North Sea Fleet.
The momentum of these people was so powerful that they gave the entire Golden Hall a solemnity that would make ordinary people suffocate.
And here, in the hall, stood an arrogant middle-aged man. His starched white suit was meticulously washed, and his expression was indifferent. Even if he was stared at by this group of big pirates, there was no trace of fear in his eyes.
On the throne, Oleg's voice sounded domineering and majestic: "Zolas, I have heard about your talent. Those pedantic nobles in Lu Ying don't know how to appreciate it. From now on, you will work for me."
Zolas said neither humble nor arrogantly: "Yes! But I want absolute management rights. Start the reform from the four countries of Beizhou. Give me twenty years, and I will make this desert sea a prosperous place that is not inferior to any of Lu Ying's territories.
"
Hearing this, a fleet captain immediately questioned, "Twenty years? Haha, twenty years later we still don't know why we are still no longer there."
Zoras made no secret of his disdain for that short-sightedness and said loudly: "Since Mr. Oleg has become king, please don't think about this sea area with the thinking of pirates in the past. As a lord and a king, you should
There are people who are responsible for the territory and its people. The reason why I chose to stay here is not for power, but to let more people in this world live with dignity. Now Mafa and Lu Ying are fighting, this is the rise of Beihai
The best opportunity. Plan for the present and plan for the future!"
As soon as these words came out, the huge hall fell into silence.
Even though these pirates didn't understand his plan, they clearly felt the "righteousness" of these powerful words.
"Then Mr. Zolas, what do you think our first step should be?"
"Start with the taxation of the four countries of Hokkaido!"
"Haha, how much tax revenue can we get from those poor and remote areas? The tax revenue for a year is not as real as if we just went and robbed it."
"Mr. Oleg, do you think you can mobilize people from the four countries now? If not, what is the significance of the King of the North Sea?"
"Not everyone wants to be a pirate for the rest of their lives. If there is a stable life, who wants to risk their lives? You can, but have you ever thought about your family and future generations?"
"Taxation is not a means of collecting wealth, it is just to let the four countries of Hokkaido slowly start to feel a sense of belonging again. This process may be difficult, but it must be done! And, I can guarantee that in a few years, when the four countries become rich
, this tax will be ten times, a hundred times that of your robbery!"
""
Zolas's words made the big pirates who stomped their feet in the North Sea almost set off a tsunami silent.
No one can argue with that.
After a long time, a sonorous and powerful shout sounded from the throne: "Okay! As you said!"