Chapter 312 I also wanted to be a poet when I was young (Happy New Year)
When Su Lun came out of the chessboard space, the Onmyoji had disappeared.
Except for the hundred or so Onimusha bound by silk threads, all other monsters in the bamboo forest disappeared.
Qian Jiao looked at Su Lun coming out and asked, "How's it going?"
Su Lun shrugged and responded with a hint of helplessness: "That person should be the "demon" Yasuwa Abe. He is very powerful. Under normal circumstances, we should not be able to keep him."
He had deduced various countermeasures in his mind before, but no matter which one, the methods of everyone present seemed unable to kill the guy.
No one outside the chessboard space saw who was playing against Su Lun, but upon hearing the name "Abe Yasuka", Miko's face was startled.
She is so familiar.
Because, that guy is the chief priest of the royal family!
"No wonder I dare not show up..."
God-fu Yuzi understood something instantly, and his expression was very solemn.
Only then did she realize that the threat was not only coming from the shogunate, but there was also a big problem within their royal family.
That guy had a special identity, and it would be very troublesome if he was exposed, so he used this method to drive away shikigami to kill people and never showed up.
But at the same time, Miko was even more surprised that Mr. Su Lun actually escaped from the battle with Yasuka Abe, who was known as the "first priest in the palace"?
This is too incredible.
Su Lun looked at Yuzi and read her doubts.
He seemed to be speaking to Senjo, and also explained to everyone, "That guy's strength is unfathomable. But he seemed to have some scruples, so he didn't take action with all his strength. But I don't think this is a place to stay for a long time."
What Su Lun didn't finish was: If that guy had attacked with all his strength, he would have run away with Senjou and Lolotta by now.
Qian Jiao listened and nodded: "Yes."
Su Lun knew that Senjou had a guard contract with Mitsuo Miko, and knew that she might have some other arrangements. She didn't help others make any decisions, and went to see the ghost warriors tied into "zongzi" by herself.
Because they were busy fighting before, these bound ghost warriors did not have time to completely seal them, and some escaped, leaving only a few dozen.
Fortunately, the leader of the ghost warriors wearing the famous armor was still there, and every piece of equipment was affixed with Shinto talismans.
Su Lun took a look at the general symbols of "ghost-drawing talismans" drawn on those white papers. It was a bit like a runic language. It used patterns and energy to form a complete solidification spell, which had the effect of exorcising demons and suppressing evil. However, the energy of this talisman was not pure.
, and also borrowed the power of Shinto belief.
He looked quite satisfied with his trophies.
With such a few samples, I have been busy for a long time.
In the field of alchemy, theoretically everything in the world can be analyzed, and the principle of equivalent exchange also applies. As long as the characteristics of living beings can be copied on the rune puppets. If the research is thorough, we can also create unlimited numbers in the future.
The resurrected army of puppets will really make a lot of money.
Thinking of this, Su Lun did not forget to say to Yuzi, who was not far away. "Thank you very much, Miss Yuzi."
Hearing this, the god-fu Yuzi bowed politely and said: "I should be the one thanking you, Mr. Su Lun."
...
This was the first time that several people had repelled the enemy after being chased all the way out of Edo.
The situation has improved now, but the crisis has not been completely resolved. Senjo asked: "Miss Miko, what are your arrangements now? That guy was temporarily forced to retreat, and he may come back again."
Yuzi glanced at Su Lun, seemed to have thought of something, and said: "Miss Senjo, can you and Mr. Su Lun protect me for a few more days? I will pay the corresponding reward..."
Her posture was very low, and she didn't show any self-assertiveness about her status as a princess or the aloofness of a Shinto shrine maiden.
After a pause, she added in a questioning tone: "Besides, I also have something to ask Mr. Su Lun."
Qian Jiao did not express his opinion when he heard this, but glanced at Su Lun: "What do you mean?"
Now that her arms are sealed, her combat power is limited. If she really encounters the situation just now, she will be powerless.
"..."
Su Lun had an indifferent expression on his face.
Because the two of them already had a tacit understanding, he also saw the strange look in Qian Tiao's expression, as if he wanted to accept it himself?
Thinking that he was not familiar with them anyway and had no contract. If he encountered an enemy he couldn't defeat, he would definitely run away, so he said, "I can do it."
But after all, the Rune Warlock's inheritance scroll and "Ghost Sword" Aki's soul come from this person, so there is some affection. The main purpose of coming to Shanyin has been achieved, so there is no harm in following him.
Besides, after thinking about it carefully, he felt that it would be good to communicate more with this divinely dressed Yuzi.
The battle with that Onmyoji just now aroused the alchemist Su Lun's thirst for knowledge about the mysteries of Shinto.
His teacher Seria once said that alchemists must be knowledgeable and need to understand the world and use knowledge to understand everything. Various gods are also a part that need to be understood.
There is no more suitable person to communicate with than such a Shinto miko.
He wanted to ask about some Shinto secrets, such as the "Paper Man Technique" just now, the principle of Onimusha's resurrection, or other strange monsters.
Hearing Su Lun's answer, Shenfu Yuzi's face lit up with joy. He bowed to Su Lun and Qian Jiao again and said sincerely, "I've caused trouble to you two."
"but..."
Su Lun looked at the messy bamboo forest and suddenly thought of something. He changed the subject and said, "I think Miss Mitsuko should make some other preparations."
He could agree to help with some small favors, but he didn't really want to cause any serious trouble to him.
He has not figured out the reason why Abe Yasuka was "reluctant" before, so he is naturally more careful.
Su Lun said directly: "That Abe Taiwa has a shikigami [Inugami] beside him. If we leave like this, there is a high probability that we will be caught up again."
Obviously anyone can imagine this situation.
Hearing this, Shenfu Yuzi asked cautiously: "Mr. Su Lun, what do you mean?"
Su Lun knew that Qian Tiao might not be able to speak for some reason, so he put on a "black face" and said some unpleasant things, so he had to come.
He said expressionlessly: "I think we can divide our troops into several groups. [Inugami] relies on scent to chase the target. I suggest that Miss Miko separate you from the guards. You can let the guards carry some clothes and go in different directions.
.”
This is the most reasonable solution at present.
Su Lun actually thought about it carefully before speaking.
Miko is a miko, her own cultivation is not weak, and she is also proficient in the secrets of ghosts. In fact, the possibility of being continuously tracked by monsters is possible, but not high.
This arrangement can also completely rule out another possibility, that is, the enemy is actually tracking one of the guards around her.
Hearing this, a trace of hesitation appeared on Yuzi's face.
Without her bodyguard, her life was entirely in the hands of these three foreigners from Yamayaku.
But the hesitation was only for a moment. She nodded immediately and said seriously: "Okay! I also think Mr. Su Lun's plan is very good!"
In fact, from the moment she chose to stay in the battle, she had already entrusted her life to this "reinforcement".
And under the current situation, it seems that there is not much difference between having guards and not having guards.
After all, the methods of Abe Yasuka cannot be blocked by a few jounin.
But after hearing this, the guard captain looked worried and quickly interjected: "But, Your Highness the Princess..."
Although he also felt that this plan was reasonable, it was his responsibility as the captain of the guard. How could he rest assured that the little princess, who was more noble than his own life, would leave with the "stranger".
Shenfu Yuzi had a decided expression on her face and said, "No need to say more. Just follow Mr. Su Lun's plan."
Several ninja guards could only bow and agree: "Yes, Your Highness!"
"Sorry, Miss Senjo, Mr. Su Lun, please wait for me for a moment."
With that said, Yuzi walked out into the darkness of the bamboo forest.
Judging from her actions, Su Lun probably went to change clothes.
Although his night vision was good, he couldn't stand staring at the pile of rice dumplings that a girl was putting away while changing her clothes.
.......
Not long after, when the divinely clothed Miko came out again, she had already put on another set of clothes.
She took off her disguise and put on the shrine maiden uniform that represented her priesthood, with a plain white sarong lining, a white coat with silver embroidered sunburst patterns, a pleated skirt-style scarlet hakama, and a pair of red straw sandals on her feet.
A head of thick, dark, long black hair is draped over her shoulders, and her "black, long and straight" elegant temperament instantly hits her face.
Su Lun looked at Yuzi dressed in women's clothing, and a little surprise flashed in his eyes.
Sure enough, men's clothes are very eye-catching, so it would be great to switch back to women's clothes.
Different from Mr. Kagami's cold arrogance, Chijo's heroic spirit, Yuta's wildness, Sabina's enchantment... Shenfu Miko has the feeling of Xiaojiabiyu. And because of her status as a "god's attendant", she is matched with this body
The elegant red and white witch costumes, pure, sacred, mundane, and classical image are strongly reflected in the eyes, and the whole body exudes a special charm.
Su Lun took one look and then narrowed his eyes, and had a thought in his mind: No wonder he wears men's clothing. With such an appearance, it is difficult not to be noticed without disguise.
But compared to Miko's delicate face, Su Lun glanced at the miko costume more.
Upon inspection, it was found that the thread work was not exquisite, but it was also covered in treasures. The coat and lining were both cassocks, and even the white hemp rope around the waist were Shinto spiritual tools that could ward off evil spirits.
Although Shanyin is very poor, some of its classes are just as good as the outside nobles.
Senjo was the eldest sister when she was at the Cross Society. She was used to talking a lot, so she would naturally say casually to a pretty girl: "Oh...Ms. Miko is so pretty."
Hearing the female gangster's teasing, a flash of shame seemed to flash across Miko's pretty face, and she nodded shyly, "Thank you, Miss Senjo."
With that said, she handed the four packages in her hands to the four guards and ordered: "Kinemon, here are my clothes and shikigami paper figures. You go to Owari, Mikawa, Nagano, and Akimoto respectively.
Shrines in four places.”
"Yes, Your Highness!"
Several ninja guards took the package and disappeared into the bamboo forest in an instant.
Su Lun couldn't find fault with the arrangements made by Mitsuo Miko. It is said that Ise Shrine is located in four places, which is indeed very confusing.
...
As soon as the guards left, there were only four Su Lun left in the bamboo forest.
Miko felt a little strange.
Without a few people, it seems empty.
She is a royal princess. She has always been accompanied by escorts when traveling since she was a child, and has never had the experience of going out alone.
There are only a few outsiders around now.
Miko always feels like she's alone.
Naturally, the few of them couldn't just stay in the bamboo forest. Senjo asked: "Miss Miko, where should we go next?"
Miko seemed to have a plan in advance and said: "In the Izumo realm less than a hundred miles southwest, there is a 'Cha Ming Mountain', where I happen to have a secret stronghold."
"oh."
Qianjou raised his eyebrows, looking indifferent.
Speaking of this, Miko seemed to have remembered something, and added: "Didn't Miss Senjo ask where the volcanic hot springs are? There is the best hot spring bathhouse in Yamagakure on Mount Chaming. Every winter, the scenery is amazing
It’s the best time~”
Upon hearing this, Qian Tiao's eyes suddenly brightened, and he became interested, "Okay! Let's go wherever we go."
Miko smiled.
Su Lun felt that it didn't matter where he went. Now that the "Rune Warlock's inheritance" had been obtained, the ultimate goal of hiding in the mountain had been achieved. He now had to digest that knowledge as quickly as possible, and then refine the [imitation original rune] to advance.
Fourth level.
Now that the dark spiritual power is overflowing, the upper limit will be exceeded again only after advancing to the fourth level, and the power of various warlocks will be increased step by step. If you encounter Yasuka Abe again, your confidence in dealing with it will increase.
A group of four people decided on the route, cleaned up the traces of the battle, and disappeared into the bamboo forest.
...
The pirate city of Hasterling has always been a mixed bag of dragons and snakes. In addition to pirates, there are also various forces lurking there.
Just when the Ninth Fleet of the North Sea Fleet was heading to Shanyin, an inconspicuous merchant ship was docked in a secret harbor in the Golden City Walled City, and several men in cloaks were already preparing to board the ship and leave the port.
On the deck, it seemed like a farewell was going on.
A man in a cloak is holding the hand of another man in a cloak, telling something.
"Grandma, do you really want to go there in person? But your body..."
The voice was very gentle, like that of an upright young girl. Although the alchemy cloak covered her face, if you looked closely, you could still see that the person who spoke had beautiful purple hair.
The other one has a slightly stooped figure, like an old man in his twilight years.
She said calmly and slowly: "Yes. Grandma's life has come to an end. If she doesn't come back, even next year, I won't be able to come."
She held the purple-haired girl's hand as if saying goodbye for the last time in her life, "Katyusha, don't be sad about grandma's passing, come to the mountains to hide... This is a rare choice in my life to follow my own will.
Thank you too. After hearing your story, grandma decided to come and have a look."
The purple-haired girl knew that this separation would be forever, and her tone was full of sadness as she said: "But...grandma, the situation in Shanyin Country is now at a critical stage, and the astrological divination results... are not very good either."
Okay. If you really want to go, let me accompany you, okay?"
"No, I want to go and see it alone."
The old man seemed to have taken life and death lightly, caressing her tear-stained cheek: "My little Katyusha, promise grandma, this is the last time you will shed tears. Since you have chosen your path, go on firmly.
"
"..."
The purple-haired girl remained silent, saying goodbye to the most beloved relative in her life. It was a grief that could not be expressed in any words.
The old man held the pretty face that was crying and said with a smile: "Being born in a family like ours is both lucky and unfortunate. When I was young, I married a southern plutocrat for the benefit of the family. And also for the sake of the family.
He has sacrificed his whole life for prosperity. Now that I have reached the end of my life, I want to take the last journey by myself. Go there and see if there is any trace of me in his story."
The purple-haired girl didn't know how to speak, "Grandma..."
"If I had had your courage when I was young, I would probably have taken a different path."
The old man's eyes were filled with a kind smile, "At that time, my dream was to be a novelist or a troubadour. Even now that I think about it, it seems pretty good."
As she spoke, the purple-haired girl's shadow was reflected in her turbid eyes, as if she saw herself when she was young, and she couldn't help but tell her own story: "At that time, you and I loved to write scripts and write the most beautiful things.
Poems. And Gustav likes to write novels about ghosts and ghosts. What he writes is wild and imaginative, and he likes to write stories about people from the lower class. Such stories are also very unpopular in the upper class, and he has always lived in poverty.
.But at that time, we didn’t feel bitter. We would run wildly on the flower-filled hillside and smile silly. It seemed that our tomorrow would always be full of flowers..."
After hearing this story, the sparkling light in the purple-haired girl's eyes gradually calmed down and stayed.
She has buried her past in that dense forest.
From now on, the road will no longer be filled with flowers.
After all, they have to be separated.
The old man patted her shoulder and said, "Okay, I'm leaving."
The purple-haired girl was silent and nodded.
The old man raised his hand to say goodbye, and finally said with a smile: "Grandma's only regret now is that she can't watch you grow up. I'm also curious, what kind of man can make my little Katyusha make such a choice?
..."
Hearing this, Yekaterina gently lifted her fingertips, flipped a strand of hair on her temples, and smiled brightly: "Grandma, Katyusha has grown up."
"OK."
The old man leaned on the fence and smiled.
The ship slowly left the port.
PS. I wish all my book friends a happy New Year and thank you for your company along the way.