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Seeing that the situation was not good, the leading monk shouted: "Today is not good, there is no need to fight hard!", and then slipped away first.

The rest immediately showed no reluctance to fight, and retreated orderly while covering each other.

The degree of prohibition is really surprising.

Liuyun chased him down and beheaded him several times, but he didn't have time to catch the leader monk Yixiangzong.

……

This is the third day that Liuyun took Jinghe, Akiyama, and Okita Sougo back to Long Island by detour.

After several days of hard work, they successfully received nearly a hundred ordinary members of the Shinsengumi to escape from danger, but they also experienced several battles.

Sometimes it's because the stronghold has been exposed, sometimes it's because there are traitors who can't bear to extract a confession, and sometimes it's bad luck that they were bumped into by the inspection team.

This encounter in the woods is the most intense one.

Now, except for Liu Yun, almost everyone is injured.

Fortunately, the team members who stayed on Long Island are almost settled, and they can still make a comeback after avoiding the limelight of this "strike hard".

In the past few days, there have been many dangers. If Liuyun's martial arts skills were not strong, the casualties would have been extremely serious, and the possibility of group destruction was not small.

Therefore, Liu Yun, whose alias is "Kojiro Wanshiwu", has also built up quite a good reputation in the process.

It's not just Okita Sougo anymore, many other Shinsengumi members have gradually become fanatical fans, and have elected him as a candidate for the next team leader.

But that's just a windfall.

The original purpose of Liu Yun's heart was to investigate the details of Changdao Yixiangzong.

Getting close to the organization "Shensengumi" is just a means.

From these few battles, Liuyun learned a lot, and immediately asked Okita Sougo a question: "Ichikozong's team is really well-trained, and orders are strictly prohibited. Their morale is even more terrifying than that of the Oda family's Ma Kai. And their Monks, the strength of spells cast is obviously higher than their own level... I think you have already understood these weird things, right?"

Hearing this, Sougo Okita nodded abruptly, and said with staring eyes admiringly: "Yes! Your eyesight is really too sharp! You discovered the key thing in such a short time! Indeed... The bald donkeys can use some kind of secret method to extract the vitality of believers and use it, which is why they are stronger than ordinary monks!"

"So that's it!" Liu Yun avoided Okita Sougo's overly eager body language, and asked again seemingly unintentionally, "Are there any tangible evidences for this?"

"Yes." Okita Sougo thought for a while, then slowly said: "Actually, I'm hesitating whether I should take this opportunity to meet the internal response hidden in the Ichikoji Temple. There are already many groups After the police were arrested, they couldn't bear the torture and leaked secrets. If the insider should be suspected because of this, he should be taken out and transferred as soon as possible. But if the insider was originally safe, rash contact may expose him... Now that I've talked about this for today, Then it's better to try to meet with him. After all, you are now a popular candidate for the next leader of the Shinsengumi, so it is necessary to know the corresponding information."

Chapter 226

"You mean, the Shinsengumi planted an internal agent at the core of the Nagashima Wanshoji Temple?"

Liu Yun was genuinely surprised.

According to what I have seen and heard in the vicinity in the past few days, the monks of the Changdao Issato School have strict discipline and prohibit them, but the Shinsengumi is not united internally because of their enthusiasm. It is hard to imagine that the latter can take advantage of the former.

"Aha... I'm not boasting, but I was indeed the one who brought this up! One of the abbot's entourage is one of us."

When he said this, Sougo Okita tilted his head and smiled, squinting his eyes complacently, like a puppy wagging its tail expecting the protagonist's praise.

Of course, being able to accomplish such a powerful thing is indeed worthy of his pride.

but--

Is it appropriate to directly tell Yu Liuyun, who goes by the pseudonym "Kojiro Wanshiwu", about this hidden matter?

After all, he is just a newcomer who has just joined for a few days, and he can't even be regarded as an official member.

Sougo Okita

As the person involved, Liu Yun obviously wouldn't raise this question by himself, but he still had to keep a cautious attitude in his heart.

……

It is midnight now, the moon is dark and the wind is high, and you can't see your fingers.

The core area of ​​the Long Island Wanzheng Temple, also known as the "Yufang", is a monastery built like a sleeping hall.

Just five hundred paces to the north of Yufang, there is a long and narrow hill.

At the foot of the hill, in the shadows, under the cover of trees, grass and peaks, Liu Yun followed Sougo Okita and saw a monk.

Reflecting the sparse starlight, I saw that the monk was short and thin, his face was full of dimples, and his expression was a little stupid and numb. He was dressed in a rough monk's robe and sandals, and he looked like an honest, hardworking and reticent type.

In the words of the 21st century, he is a typical porter.

In terms of perception alone, he is indeed the most suitable candidate to be a spy.

Who would have thought that an inconspicuous concierge would have a surprising other side behind the scenes? 1

He doesn't believe in Qin...

Wait, I heard that the so-called "Changzong Ibujia" Miao character is derived from the "Dulairen" of the Qin family.

Maybe this monk was surnamed Changzongwo before he became a monk?

Liu Yun was thinking wildly here and didn't mention it.

Okita Sougo, who has always been arrogant and lazy, was very solemn when he saw the old monk, bowed slightly to show his respect, and sincerely greeted him: "Uncle Sorachi, long time no see! Seeing that your body is still in good health, I feel that I really choose you." There is still hope for the group's career!"

The old monk known as "Uncle Sorachi" seemed to react very slowly, and his eyes and ears were not sensitive. After a while, he showed a stiff smile and said in a dry voice: "Heh... I haven't given Kagura's life back. To be fair, my old fellow will not die easily."

Liu Yun didn't know who the "Kagura" they were talking about was.

But when Sougo Okita heard this name, a gloomy look that had never been seen flashed across his face. Although it was only fleeting, it was worth noting.

Come to think of it, this person must have had an extremely close relationship with him.

Okita Sougo was silent for a moment, quickly returned to normal, glanced to the south, and asked seriously: "How is the situation recently? Uncle Sorachi, have you received any suspicion? If there is danger, it is better to evacuate as soon as possible."

The old monk shook his head immediately when he heard the words: "No, no! There has indeed been a lot of movement recently, but it didn't affect me. The old man can continue to lurk and serve the Shinsengumi for another ten years."

Okita Sougo stared into the man's eyes, and said seriously: "Uncle Sorchi, even if you return to the sea, you can still be a mentor, tell the hidden information of the Ichiko sect, and you can also make contributions. If you continue to lurk instead, if Exposure will be troublesome.”

The old monk still shook his head steadfastly: "Don't worry, I have a sense of proportion, it's safe now."

Okita Sougo reluctantly nodded in agreement.

Then he told the old monk about the recent drastic changes within the organization, introduced Liu Yun's general identity, and then expressed his intention for coming today: "One is to ask you to investigate the follow-up arrangements of Changdao Yixiangzong; You can meet this new member who is likely to be the next team leader—well, at present, he is Mr. Manshiya Kojiro, but I can tell you the real name of 'Sasaki Ruun'."

"Really?" The old monk's eyes widened immediately, and his movements became much faster. He looked up and down, stared carefully for a long time, held his breath and bowed deeply: "So it's the famous Sasaki Liuyun-sama! In Nagashima Ichikomune, we can often hear information from you. If you lead us, we will definitely be able to echo Mr. Okita and achieve the purpose of the Shinsengumi."

"No no..." Sougo Okita shook his head humbly, with fanaticism on his face, and said solemnly: "Master Liuyun's martial arts are far superior to mine. Well, Uncle Sorachi may not understand...Let's put it this way, there must be three People like me can fight Lord Liuyun evenly if we fight together. There are five people like me who have to cooperate tacitly to dare to say that we can defeat Lord Liuyun."

"That's it!" The old monk called "Uncle Sorchi" was very surprised, then admired, and then overjoyed: "It seems that there is finally hope for justice for Kagura's death... ..."

Liu Yun smiled slightly, and was about to say something polite, when suddenly an inexplicable but unignorable sense of crisis arose in his heart.

Both Nagahikari and Iori were connected to him mentally, and they immediately understood the strangeness.

And Asahime Ikawa and Rinko Akiyama, since a certain night, besides becoming more docile and obedient, they also had a vague telepathy with Liuyun, and immediately became vigilant.

Liu Yun's expression did not change at all, he only told everyone to be calm and not to be impatient.

Then continue the conversation with the person in front of you.

After the old monk called "Uncle Kongzhi" said some useful recent information, he suddenly looked serious, frowned and hesitated again and again, as if he had made a great determination, and just said: "There is an extremely confidential matter, the old man can't get it right now. I don’t know if it’s true or not, I didn’t plan to say it, but since Okita-sama and Sasaki Liuyun, who is more powerful than Okita, happened to come, I’ll report it to you guys!”

After hearing this, Sougo Okita became solemn, and asked Liu Yun for his opinion.

Liu Yun nodded resolutely without hesitation and said, "Please tell us the truth. Whether there will be targeted actions in the future is up to us to judge."

He seems to have entered the state of "candidate for the next team leader".

"Understood." The old monk known as "Uncle Sorchi" bowed slightly, cleared his throat, and said in a deep voice: "Master Okita said just now that civil strife broke out in the Shinsengumi before, and the 'hardliners' came to power and created several battles in Long Island. The massacre just attracted the suppression of Yixiangzong. In fact, this is not the whole reason. As far as I know, even if there is no such thing, Yixiangzong may still vigorously deal with our Shinsengumi in the later days. The reason is...they Maybe another large-scale sacrifice is being held, and I plan to sacrifice thousands of lives again to extract spiritual power to deal with the Oda family...Of course, this confidential news, even if I am the attendant around Ganshoji, I can't help it It's really proven."

When the voice fell to the ground, Liu Yun's expression changed immediately.

If it is true at this time, regardless of personal morality or practical interests, you must immediately intervene to stop it!

Ms. Jing He also immediately clenched the handle of the knife—her personal sense of morality is stronger than Liu Yun's.

And Sougo Okita also nodded, and murmured: "I need to intervene..." He may be more out of practical interests.

Chapter 227

"Northwest, beyond dozens of towns (1 town is about 110 meters away), beside the secluded Odae Shrine, there may be secrets related to this matter. The only thing I can know now is this, and I can't be sure about it. It has something to do with it, and that place has always been heavily guarded..."

The old monk known as "Uncle Kongzhi" showed guilt and pointed out a location with a low voice, but he seemed not very confident.

"Master Liuyun, what do you think?"

Okita Sougo put on an attitude of humbly asking for advice and willing to obey.

At this time, Liu Yun could feel a growing sense of disobedience in his heart.

Although he couldn't tell any logic or reason, he just subconsciously felt that there was something wrong with someone present.And this person is probably an old monk called "Uncle Sorchi".

Probably because of the absorption of two pieces of red square jade taken from the big octopus, the psychic powers in the body became stronger.

But that doesn't mean Liu Yun is about to speak out.

What's more, even if it is said, there is no evidence.

Facing the information provided by the old monk, and Okita Sougo's half-inquiring and half-asking attitude, Liu Yun didn't bother to carefully weigh the pros and cons. He only took a moment to think, and then said with emotion: "Since the distance is not far, we can It would seem too timid to stop by to have a look. Sorachi-san, please lead the way."

"Well... that's right. Let's do it this way!" Hearing Liu Yun's words, Okita Sougo hesitated and worried for a moment, and then appeared full of pride in an instant.

It seems that he chose to cater to Liu Yun out of blind trust.

On the contrary, the old monk called "Uncle Sorchi" looked uneasy, lowered his head and hesitated, pondered for a long time before slowly opening his mouth to remonstrate: "Since the Oda River Shrine was taken over by the Ichizong, it seems It has become an important warehouse, and there are always two or three hundred people stationed there on weekdays... It is really dangerous! I will not talk about it, Mr. Sasaki, you are now regarded as the future hope of Shinsengumi, there is really no need to take risks. When something unexpected happens at such a time..."

"There will be no surprises."

Liu Yun interrupted the old monk with a gentle and friendly voice, but his tone was firm and his eyes were piercing, showing a confident attitude: "Since the Zhenxuan Group has chosen to fight against Yi Xiangzong, it is always in danger. Can you be cautious? If you want to be safe and avoid accidents, you might as well go home and be an obedient citizen."

When the words fell, Okita Sougo's eyes flashed brightly, and he rubbed his hands and said excitedly: "Wow, Master Liuyun, Master Liuyun is indeed the man I have my eyes on! This size really makes people... unbearable." Can't stop wanting..."

At this time, Asahime Igawa and Rinko Akiyama each took half a step forward with a tacit understanding, forming a human wall in front of Liuyun, preventing Okita Sougo from approaching too eagerly.

Like a loyal dog protecting its master.

The two ladies cooperated tacitly and moved quickly. Their faces were expressionless and cold, but there was a faint fanaticism in their eyes, reminiscent of a powder keg covered in frost.

Seeing this, Liu Yun didn't feel happy, instead he frowned, with some worry in his eyes.

But in this situation, this hidden worry can only be shelved.

At this time, the old monk known as "Uncle Kongzhi" sighed, and stopped persuading him, turned around and began to lead the way silently.

……

After more than half an hour, a group of people approached their destination along the night road.

From a distance of two hundred steps, he quietly observed.