The sky has gradually turned white, and the air is filled with a thin layer of mist. The closer we get to the mountains and forests, the thicker the mist seems.
Qiao Xi casually strolled along the mountain path - even though he wanted to see what kind of talent this Yamamoto Gorozaemon he only knew by name was, in fact, he was not particularly anxious at this moment. Anyway,
According to Nura Liban, Yamamoto Goro had probably disappeared long ago, and he was just looking for any detailed clues.
——If there is, that's great. If not, he won't be too disappointed.
With this thought in mind, Qiao Xi looked more and more relaxed as she walked in the mountains and forests.
It was almost dawn, and Qiao Xi's eyes casually glanced at the grass blades shaking their heads on the roadside. Her eyes unconsciously became gentle because of the friendly feeling exuded by these weak plants. Suddenly, his steps paused slightly.
one time.
In the distance, there seemed to be a ray of light gradually approaching from the other side of the winding path.
Qiao Xi subconsciously raised her eyebrows in a slight arc. After a pause, her steps quickly returned to their previous unhurried pace. Her attention was withdrawn from the surrounding plants and placed at the end of the path.
In about ten seconds, a young man appeared in the dim light.
From a human perspective, the young man would appear to be around eighteen or seventeen years old. He had light gray hair that hung on his chest, a golden collar around his neck, and a circular engraved inscription hanging in the center of the collar.
Word decoration.
When he came over, the young man was holding an oil lamp in his hand, his eyes were slightly lowered, and there was no expression on his face. He looked quite indifferent.
With just one glance, Qiao Xi was able to confirm that the boy in front of him, who seemed to be no different from a human being, was not a human being.
Walking about three steps away from Qiao Xi, Qiao Xi noticed that the young man's steps seemed to pause, and then he raised his eyelids - but that was it, no matter how much reaction the young man showed, his footsteps
Determined to pass by Qiao Xi, who was also standing in the middle of the path.
At that moment, Qiao Xi subconsciously looked back at the lamp in the young man's hand.
——It's very bright, and what's shining inside is not candlelight, but some small, unknown insects.
And...if he didn't have auditory hallucinations, the young man seemed to have laughed at the moment he passed by?
The young man's figure quickly disappeared on the winding path. Qiao Xi stopped and raised her hand to rub her ears with some uncertainty.
He was a little unsure whether the sound he just heard was an hallucination. He said it was mainly laughter. In fact, it sounded hoarse and weird, as if it was a crow bird from the other side crying.
The forest in the early morning was already shrouded in thick fog, and such a chuckle sounded particularly eerie in this environment.
Qiao Xi: "..."
Qiao Xi thought about it and couldn't help but raise her hand to rub her ears again.
…
Qiao Xi didn't delve into the identity of the boy. He was currently more interested in Yamamoto Gorozaemon, who dreamed of creating monsters.
As for the rest...just leave it to fate.
Qiao Xi lazily poked a leaf hanging next to her, then continued to leave.
There are endless unknown flowers growing on the wilderness, and they shine with sporadic brilliance in the faint morning light. At a glance, it seems as if all the stars in the sky have fallen here in that instant.
Occasionally, there is the smell of monsters in the air, but it is not strong - after all, Qiao Xi released her gentle but majestic breath when she first arrived in this area, and the surrounding monsters can naturally hide after feeling it.
Then hide.
Therefore, under such circumstances, such a restrained but strong presence of a young man standing there holding a long knife wrapped in cloth undoubtedly attracted all of Qiao Xi's attention.
Qiao Xi turned her head and looked at the young man in front of her.
The other party's long dark purple hair was tied into a high ponytail, almost hanging down to her waist. Her eyes were obscured by her bangs, but strangely, Qiao Xi seemed to be able to feel the clear blue eyes of the other party.
It doesn't seem to contain any impurities.
In just a few seconds, Qiao Xi dug this person out of her memory - if counted carefully, this was probably the third time they had met.
Let’s not mention the first time they met and had no contact, but the second time was at a fox’s wedding ceremony. This unknown young god guarded Qiao Xi very caringly when she was drunk.
wide awake.
Because of this incident, Qiao Xi's perception of the boy was that although he was a murderous god, he was still a kind and good person (Da Wu).
Therefore, under such a subjective feeling, even though the aura exuding from the young man at this moment was indeed very unkind, Qiao Xi still classified the young man into the category of "one of his own" as a matter of course, and tilted his head.
Smiling exceptionally well-behaved and harmless, she greeted the young man: "Hey~ Long time no see."
The young man frowned slightly and said nothing. He only turned his head and glanced at him. His eyes were cold and without any emotion, even if he met Qiao Xi's passionate (...) eyes.
However, his expression still hasn't changed at all, as if there is no difference between such a big person in front of him and the flowers and plants around him.
Qiao Xi: "..."
Qiao Xi rolled her eyes unconsciously.
——It seems that this guy is not the harmless and kind-hearted person I thought he was.
When Qiao Xi stood there seriously and thought about whether she should go up and talk to him or forget it, the young man turned around with an expressionless face, then jumped a few times in the grass with very dexterous movements, and disappeared.
Lost traces.
Qiao Xi: "..."
Qiao Xi couldn't help but raise her hand and touch her face.
How should I put it, Qiao Xi, who was very aware of her unexplained super affinity, found it difficult to meet someone who ignored her so thoroughly.
——Although it seemed to be a bit self-respecting, at this moment, because of the young man's unexpected reaction, Qiao Xi couldn't help but become slightly interested in this person.
And what was a little subtle was that Qiao Xi had a magical feeling in his heart, telling him that the target of this young Fujin God was probably the insect boy who passed him by on the mountain road before.
So after only thinking for a few seconds, Qiao Xi decisively and quietly followed behind the young Fujin God.