After knowing the truth, the days to come will be dark for Beichen Yida.
Swordsmanship, studies, and life all made Beichen Yida uninterested at all, so he lived in such a muddle-headed way.
Regret and self-blame filled every corner of his life.
Just two years later, the ancient swordsmanship circle has basically forgotten this swordsmanship genius who streaked across the sky like a meteor. He has become a thing of the past.
In the past two years, Beichen Yida has also fallen in love with drinking and smoking, using all means to numb himself.
His family's sword hall soon closed down because there was no one to take care of it, and he left the home that made him despair and began to wander like a vagabond.
No one could believe that this bearded and unkempt man could be a boy who was less than 17 years old.
The sky is the quilt and the earth is the bed. In the days to come, I will be driven away and despised by others. I will live like garbage thrown on the roadside. I have no value and no sympathy.
Even in Beichen Yida's own opinion, all this was his own fault.
So he didn't have any resentment for living like this. After knowing the truth, he only blamed himself.
On this day, Beichen Yidao, who was still wandering aimlessly, staggered around drunkenly. Even he didn't know why he came to the beach.
The sea breeze blows, the waves sound one after another, and the red sunset dyes half of the sky red.
Beichen Yidao couldn't help but be stunned when he saw this scene, because he was very familiar with all this, and there was such a scene in his memory.
It was a seaside dinner organized by my mother when my father and mother were still there.
Beichen Yida was only 9 years old at the time, and it was when he first came into contact with kendo. He still clearly remembered that his father practiced swordsmanship for him at the beach. It was at that moment that he fell in love with swordsmanship.
And his mother pointed to the sea, gently rubbed his head and told him:
"Yidao, your mind must be as broad as the sea and become a man, because you will inherit the mantle of the Beichen family and you must not embarrass your ancestors!"
At this time, Beichen still clearly remembered how he was holding back his blush and nodding vigorously.
At this moment, Beichen's eyes were red because he missed his father and mother, he really missed them.
As he poured sake into his mouth and listened to the sound of waves crashing on the beach, his eyes became hazy with drunkenness. The sounds in his ears became increasingly unclear, and his vision became increasingly blurry.
In his dream, he once again relived the moment when his family got together at the beach, and a rare smile appeared on his face with his eyes closed.
…
I don't know how much time passed, but Beichen Yida felt an itching sensation on the tip of his nose and woke up from his sleep.
Opening his eyes, he saw a woman with a sweet smile, nodding his nose naughtily, touching her again and again.
Seeing Beichen Yida opening his eyes, the woman stuck out her tongue and took several steps back.
At this moment, Beichen could clearly see this person's appearance with a knife.
What surprised him was that the woman turned out to be a "miko" from a shrine.
They wear white clothes, undergarments and scarves, white footbags and red straw sandals on their feet, hair tied with white sandalwood or feet long, and the "Chihaya" coat that is standard for shrine maidens.
Although we are already in modern times, the status of shrine maidens in Japan is still very noble, because the shrine maidens in Japan exist for gods, whereas the shrine maidens of the Dragon Kingdom exist for humans.
At the peak of their power, the shrine maidens were regarded as the spokespersons of God in the world, and were even called the Sons of God. They were the supreme beings respected by all people.
Even in modern times, although the identity of a shrine maiden has lost its former glory, it is still a symbol and an alternative "noble" in an egalitarian society.
"Why are you sleeping here?" the witch asked curiously.
Beichen Yida did not answer, but slowly stood up, picked up the wine bottle amidst the witch's surprised expression, and staggered toward the town.
Seeing Beichen Yida's attitude, the witch seemed very surprised, because people around her usually treated her with great respect, and this was the first time she met someone who directly ignored her.
This made her couldn't help but puff up her mouth, and she ran to catch up with Beichen Yidao, and stopped in front of him:
"I'm talking to you!"
"Oh? What's the matter?" Beichen Yidao looked at her calmly and asked.
"Um...I may be lost. Can you take me back to the shrine?" She seemed very embarrassed. As she spoke, the girl's face turned red.
"By the way, I didn't sneak out!" At the end, the girl added another sentence, seeming to be defending herself.
"Not interested!" Beichen Yida took a step to the right amid the girl's surprised expression, and continued to walk forward. At the same time, he picked up the wine bottle and took a sip into his mouth. Then he shook the empty wine bottle with a look on his face.
Feeling regretful, he reached out and threw it on the beach.
But before Beichen had taken a few steps with his sword, the girl stopped in front of him again holding a wine bottle and said angrily:
"You litter, this is yours, please take care of the environment!"
With that said, the girl put the wine bottle into Beichen Yidao's hand and spoke again:
"Perhaps the way I spoke is wrong, so let's do it again. Hello, my name is Kikyo, and I am the shrine maiden of Onmyo Shrine. Can you please take me back to the shrine?" Kikyo said and bowed slightly.
Beichen Yida was really speechless at this moment, wondering why this witch was so clingy.
Looking at Kikyo who was still bowing his head and waiting for a reply, Beichen stretched out his hand and pointed to the right front:
"Go there and you will meet people. Let them take you back. I think they will be happy to do so!"
Hearing this, the smile on Kikyo's face suddenly stiffened, and then she raised her head angrily:
"I need you to take it!"
"No time! I have to buy a drink!"
As he spoke, Beichen continued to take a step to the right with a knife and walked forward.
But after taking a few steps, the little witch stopped him again:
"How can you not respect me at all!"
Beichen ignored it and continued walking past the witch, not even bothering to talk nonsense with her.
After stopping him several times, the little witch became completely angry and stopped stopping him. She just followed Beichen Yidao, waving her little fists at his figure, looking angry.
Following along, after entering the town, there were more people around. Beichen glanced back and saw that the little witch was still following him and did not seek help from the people around him.
But at this time, because there were people around, the anger on the little witch's face dissipated, and she was filled with a sweet smile, and she would nod in response to passers-by who said hello to him from time to time.
Although it was unclear why the little witch didn't go to passers-by for help and still followed her, Beichen Yida didn't bother to care about it and continued walking forward. He came to the supermarket in the town and stepped inside.
After picking out cigarettes and wine, Beichen went to the checkout area, but when he took out his wallet, he realized that he didn't have enough money to pay the bill.
Just as he was about to put the cigarette back, the little witch who had been following him suddenly jumped out, holding a banknote in her right hand, and waved it proudly at Beichen.
Beichen was stunned for a long time by this child's display of showiness. He really felt that this witch was quite boring.
But at this moment, the little witch suddenly came to his side, held the banknotes in both hands and handed them to the cashier:
"Sister, this is the money that is not enough to make up for it."
The sweet smile of Kikyo shocked the cashier, but she couldn't help but smile as well.
After paying for the change and walking out of the supermarket, Kikyo seemed very happy. She quickly ran to Beichen Yidao and said with a smile:
"Now that we know each other, can you take me back to the shrine?"
"There are so many people, why are you looking for just me?" Beichen Yidao asked doubtfully.
"Because you had a beautiful smile when you were sleeping, mother... Master Kamisaki once said that people with a beautiful smile are definitely not bad people!"
Hearing this, Beichen paused and turned to look at Platycodon, but what he saw was the sincerity in Platycodon's eyes, without a trace of falsehood.
At this moment, Beichen Yida felt his heart twitch. During this period of time, he had been despised by everyone, but he never expected that he would be treated as a good person by a noble miko.
"You are wrong, I am a bad guy." After opening the cigarette and lighting one, Beichen turned around and continued walking forward aimlessly.
Just walking along like this, you said something to me, and the two of them started chatting.
Although a little helpless, I have to say that Platycodon is really warm. This is the first time in several years that Beichen Yidao has said so many words.
Finally, faced with Platycodon's persistent stalking, Beichen Yida chose to compromise and took the little miko on the tram to the Onmyo Shrine where she was.
The moment before leaving, Kikyo bowed respectfully to Beichen again, and then showed a victorious smile on his face.
At this moment, Beichen Yidao didn't know why, but suddenly felt that this smile was really beautiful.
A gap opened in the long-frozen heart.
It has nothing to do with love or friendship, I just simply feel very warm.
After that, Beichen Yidao returned to his former wandering life, but he would still often return to the seaside, blowing the sea breeze, listening to the chirping of seagulls, and reminiscing about the past.
Because there was a beautiful place in the past, but at home, all he could think of was a scene dripping with blood, and he could even wake up from his dream. It was a sad place, a memory that he didn't want to look back on.
Such days have passed for a long time.
When Beichen Yida was awakened from his sleep at the beach again, he saw the little witch "Platycodon" again.
Seeing her again, Beichen Yidao no longer resisted and just asked:
"Sneaking out again?"
"No, I'm still lost this time!" Kikyo said with a blushing face.
…
After that, Beichen Yidao would see the "lost" little witch Kikyo from time to time when he was at the beach.
The flame of friendship ignited in the hearts of the two. As they got to know each other better, they became very good friends, a pure friendship.
For Kikyo, everyone around her respects her extremely, and she must put on her noble mask to face everyone.
But here at Beichen Yida she doesn't need it. She can be angry, willful, unscrupulous, and even laugh "haha" without any gesture. This kind of relaxation is something she has never experienced before.
And Beichen Yida also got the "warmth" from Platycodon that he had never felt since leaving his family. He enjoyed this feeling very much. And his originally frozen heart was gradually melted, and he walked out a little bit.
The darkness welcomes the light of Platycodon grandiflorum.
Such days lasted for half a year, but after that, Kikyo never came to see him again.
During that time, Beichen Yidao was very disappointed, but he knew his identity.
I am just a homeless person. Compared with the noble miko, I am like an inconspicuous roadside weed. I am not worthy of being friends at all.
But a month later, Platycodon grandiflorum appeared again, which undoubtedly surprised Beichen Yida.
But this time Kikyo looked completely different from before. She put on an extremely gorgeous miko costume, her hair was tied up, and she looked very beautiful, but her eyes were red.
This time, Platycodon came to say goodbye to Beichen.
Although Beichen Yidao was disappointed by the separation, he didn't force anything.
The friendship between the two could break down at any time, and he had been prepared for it, but Beichen Yida wanted to know what had happened to Kikyo and why he seemed to have cried.
At this time, Beichen Yida had already regarded Platycodon as his relative and friend. He wanted to know the reason why Platycodon was so wronged.
Under Beichen Yidao's questioning, the naive Jie Jing still told Beichen Yida what happened to him.
It turns out that Kikyo's identity is not only a miko, but also the sacrificial girl of the Yin Yang family. Although her status is extremely noble, she is almost an adult. When she becomes an adult, she will step down from her role as a miko and enter the underground palace of the Yin Yang family to protect Yin and Yang forever.
The ancestral hall of our family cannot be left.
Although Beichen Yidao had heard about the saying that shrine maidens would step down when they reach adulthood, this was the first time he heard about the guardianship of the ancestral temple, and he couldn't help but be stunned.
As far as Kikyo is concerned, all these are the rules of the Yin Yang family and she cannot disobey them. From the moment she became a miko, her end was destined.
However, in Beichen Yida's view, all this is bullshit. What age has this pedantic and outdated thought still existed? He told Platycodon to pursue his own life bravely, but Platycodon shook his head.
Beichen Yi Dao asked her why, but Qi Jing said that he had no control over himself and the world was not as simple as he imagined.
Beichen Yidao could feel the helplessness that Kikyo felt at this moment. Since she didn't want to say anything, he didn't ask any more questions. He just asked before she left:
"You don't want to, don't you?"
Regarding this question, Platycodon nodded, the helplessness and loss in his eyes clearly visible, which made Beichen's heart twitch, and some of him just felt distressed.
But naturally he would not just watch Kikyo being imprisoned deep in the Yin Yang family's underground palace. He went to the Onmyo Shrine in person and told the priest that Kikyo needed to be freed.
Regarding his ridiculous behavior, although the priests were kind on the surface, they didn't take him seriously at all in their hearts. Faced with Beichen's sword that came several times, they finally took the direct approach of expelling him.
After all, in their view, Beichen Yidao was just a homeless man and a dispensable character.
Beichen Yidao, who failed to communicate, still did not give up at that time. He chose to call the police, and even wanted to use the power of public opinion to help Platycodon get out of the underground palace.
Just as Platycodon said, the world is not as simple as he imagined. After calling the police, the police gave him the answer that Platycodon was voluntary and they had no right to interfere.
However, Beichen Yidao still clearly remembers that Jiegong told him that he was unwilling, so how could he be willing to say so.
His last hope was the media, but they didn't give him any answers.
Although they agreed to report the matter, the fact is that they did not take Beichen Yi Dao seriously at all. After coming to the door again, in addition to refusing to mention what they had promised before, they even showed a look of disgust and impatience towards him. .
This is the reality that Platycodon is talking about.
However, even so, Beichen Yida still did not give up. Since he could not rely on external forces, he had to rely on himself to personally bring Platycodon out of the Yin Yang family's underground palace.
After that, Beichen Yidao, who had been wandering for a long time, returned home again and took out his father's "Wuxin Pill".
Touching this famous sword again, he didn't feel unfamiliar at all, as if the weapon was a derivative of his own arm. The moment the sword was unsheathed, it still shone with cold light and was extremely sharp.
