When Shi Wuqi was wiping the tools, Shui Wujun came next to him. She put down a basin of water and sprinkled a green powder into it. These were things that would be used soon. They were going to do something.
There were still many preparations, but Shui Wujun did not go to work immediately. Instead, he stood aside and asked Shi Wuqi:
"Do you think...that girl Zhu Tong is reliable?"
Shi Wuqi put a trimming knife aside. Then, he took out another small hook. His hand did not stop.
"Then let me ask you: How confident do you think her plan is?"
"The eyes of Mianying Pavilion have always only been business. But when the master asked them to do something practical, there was never any delay. What's more, they were never vague about what they should do. On this point, I think they
It’s worth believing. They invented the puppet craftsmanship, so they shouldn’t make any mistakes.”
"It seems that you trust the Death Shadow Pavilion very much."
"There is no other way." Shui Wujun shook his head, "If we want Lord Ruyue to come back, we can only take a risk."
"And they are willing to try various things. They will never let go of this opportunity. Moreover, the subordinate sent by Lord Satsuki can be regarded as the gentlest one, so it should be a friendly gesture."
"You also trust the Death Shadow Pavilion."
"We're all just saying nice things."
It doesn't sound good, I really can't say it now.
Shui Wujun went to work again. She fetched some herbs, which were the materials and dosages that Shi Wuqi had instructed. She put them into the medicine jar and crushed them evenly. These things are said to be able to harmonize parts of the human body.
And earthy spiritual power... Although Shui Wujun has learned a lot of knowledge on Yin and Yang, it is far from enough. Now, she is just acting according to the arrangement. Anyway, Shi Wuqi will take care of it all.
"Ruyue-kun...is very important to us, the Six Paths of Impermanence."
Shui Wujun murmured while pounding the medicine. Her voice was not loud, almost blending into the sound of pounding the medicine. But Shi Wuqi heard it.
"You can be more honest - it's important to you too, right?" he said with a smile.
"Yes. To me, she has an unusual meaning." Shui Wujun admitted generously, "I got to know you before I was alive... you are my important friends. Although at that time, we also had
There have been conflicts due to different positions, but those are all in the past. Maybe the current Kisaragi-kun has nothing to do with that girl at that time. But to me, she is a rare friend. Although she is not a living person
A human being, but... more human than many people."
Her voice was still not loud, but at least it could be heard clearly amidst the rhythmic sound of pounding medicine. Shi Wuqi nodded slightly.
"You are right. And you also know very well that she is indeed not the girl she was back then."
"I have told some things about her past... maybe it's a bit redundant. But I think she needs to know it after all. Even if it's just as someone else's story, I'm here to help this time, not only because of this...
…Moreover because she is very important to you.”
Shi Wuqi, who was still busy with his hands, suddenly stopped moving.
Shui Wujun was busy making medicine and didn't notice his abnormality. But Shi Wuqi didn't say anything for a moment. He let out an imperceptible sigh and his expression was ordinary. After a long time, he said quietly:
"Maybe you still misunderstand me. But, I also treat her as a new friend."
Shui Wujun realized that she had said something wrong. The rhythm of her hands was briefly disturbed, and then recovered immediately. She reorganized her words and tried to explain:
"No, I didn't mean...that's all. But you have to believe that I'm not saying that you are immersed in the past or anything. It's just that she still looks like the past, which is somewhat---it's kind of heartwarming. I often want to feel emotional about this.
For you and me, time is really slow or fast. These things are just like they happened yesterday."
"It's okay. I understand what you mean. I actually think what you just said is very interesting... You said that although Kisaragi-kun is no longer a living person, she is more like a human being than many people. That's because she knows better what is
Be human."
She was also born as a human being.
They didn't have much communication about the possibility of this failure. After all, they had already talked enough together before. The most mild failure was that they failed to awaken Kisaragi-kun and only got a complete corpse...
...or just a doll. And the most terrifying consequence is that after she wakes up, she loses all her past consciousness, and even goes crazy, just like she was awakened by the soul-returning incense in the past.
It is said that Death Shadow Pavilion also brought some medicines, some of which are the basic materials of the soul-returning incense. But they do not produce the same effect as the soul-returning incense - this is taboo. They are just the principle of effectiveness.
It was helpful to the "resurrection". But back then, Shi Wu took risks and would rather violate the ethical principles...
"—I haven't been punished in any way."
After chatting here, Zhu Tong said lightly.
She is in the next room with Kong Lingbei, not far away from Shui Wujun and Shi Wuqi. This house is temporarily rented, but the real "ceremony" cannot be held here. The geographical location and time are very different.
Zhu Tong calculated it carefully. In addition to her, other masters also gave similar conclusions, so Zhu Tong did not lie.
Everyone always subconsciously doubts her, but she doesn't care.
But now, she was "discussing" something behind her back. Kong Lingbei didn't know much about these things. Although he was a dominant lord in the past, he was not well-informed. At least Shi Wuqi and Ru Yue
He doesn't know anything about Jun.
.I don’t know how the conversation ended here, and Zhu Tong told their story. From this distance, could Shi Wuqi hear her? But Miss Zhu Tong is not afraid of this. Besides, the famous Bai Skeleton Master should not be afraid.
Can someone please tell the truth?
"From what you said, he doesn't seem to be fine."
"Because judging from the results, it was a reasonable thing for Lord Ruyue to be accepted into that adult's service. After that, in order to compensate, Shi Wuqi taught her many things in the world step by step. I thought that another story would unfold.
What a beautiful and touching reunion story...but no! Two people have obviously been together for so long, but they can't understand each other, which makes people feel quite boring."
"You are really funny." Kong Lingbei showed a somewhat sarcastic expression, "You are looking forward to other people's jokes every day? Why should a man and a widower have feelings for each other after they have been together for a long time? I think you are just a commonplace.
See too much.”
"Oh, how do you know?" Zhu Tong, who was fiddling with something in her hands, paused for a moment and complained, "But I can't live without Death Shadow Pavilion all day long, so this time I go out far and can get some fresh air. I'm usually trapped there.
, it’s all endless work, and the few stores I opened elsewhere can no longer sustain themselves. When anyone goes out, I will ask them to bring back some story books. Although they are monsters, they understand the current rise of human beings.
It’s also very helpful for doing business.”
"You are talking nonsense."
"Master Kong Ling is really harsh."
She continued to work on what she was doing. Kong Lingbei glanced at the wall. Across a corridor was the room where Shi Wuqi and the others were. And the scattered remains of Lord Ruyue were also piled over there. Here with them,
There are many bags of soil. They are all processed and well packaged, and they will not stain the floor at all.
"If you are really bored, just go out for a walk." Zhu Tong said casually.
"I'm not going. Uzuki-sama asked me to stay here just to keep an eye on you."
"Then it's up to you."
Zhu Tong's attitude was nonchalant. Kong Lingbei really couldn't understand what she was fussing with. He looked over and found that she was tinkering with a small ball of flesh and blood in a container. This part of the thing belonged to Lord Ruyue. Zhu Tong got it from Lord Bai Skeleton.
Bian asked for it, saying that she was going to do some joint experiments. It was like squeezing mud, with only a little bit of blood-colored flesh remaining and she couldn't tell which part it was. But it was in Zhu Tong's hand.
, just like a real piece of mud, ready for anyone to handle. She pulled a ball of mud from the soil on the side, which was about the same size as the piece of meat. I don’t know how her dexterous fingers kneaded them together like dough, and then kneaded them together.
She lit a small fire with her bare hands. The flames used this composite as fuel and burned fiercely. The finished product that finally appeared in her hands looked like a piece of white bone - part of the spine.
"What are you doing?"
"You don't understand anyway. It's a waste of time to talk about it."
Kong Lingbei rolled his eyes and said angrily: "You little girl, don't look down on others. When I took over the territory -"
"Why are you nagging like a human old man, hahahaha." Zhu Tong still laughed like a young girl, "It's so boring. Since you can't help, don't add to the trouble."
"You -" Kong Lingbei was choked. He pointed at her and waved his hand twice out of thin air, not knowing what else to do. "That's all, I won't argue with you! If Lord Maoyue hadn't told me to treat you better,
, I won’t be polite to you anymore.”
"Every word she talks about is Uzuki-sama. You really care about her."
"That's natural." He chuckled, "When I first met her, I felt as friendly as if I were seeing an old friend reunited after a long separation."
"Didn't she tell you why?"
"What why?"
"Why is she so willing to talk to you? You, a dignified lord, are just being shouted around by the six realms of human beings. It is really undignified."
"Is it your girl's turn to point out our affairs?"
"In terms of age, it's still unclear who is older and who is younger. When your down-and-out father fled here from the South, you were not born yet, but I have already started practicing. According to human generation, you have to be called the last
Where’s my sister?”
"I don't want to talk about this."
"Tch, I won't say it if it doesn't make sense. If you don't tell me, I'll go on - when Uoyuki-kun was still a witch, she fell in love with a mountain demon, but she was opposed by the villagers. At that time...
…”
"I know about her. There is no need for you to introduce it to me again. Go ahead and go about your business, lest something goes wrong in the future, and the entire Death Shadow Pavilion will be held responsible for your mistake!"
"You can't scare me, so I insist on going on. Haven't you ever thought that Lord Uoyue is using you - using you as the descendant of her old sweetheart! As for whether there are feelings, who can say clearly, but
Anyway, you are very obedient and easy to use. Otherwise, why do you think
Do you feel like old friends at first sight? She recognizes your soul, but you may not recognize her! Where can there be so many good things about love at first sight in the world? If you don’t like storybooks, I’ll tell you some real things... Huh?
