Swallow Back

If it weren't for Takenaka Shigeharu's explanation, I still don't quite understand it.

Does this have anything to do with Mori Ranmaru, who is lying on the nine-tailed fox's body?

In fact, taking into account the attitude of the Oda family, Takenaka Shigeharu's position may not be entirely reliable.

So in addition to mastering intelligence agencies like the Shinsengumi, do you have to have trustworthy onmyojis, esoteric monks, shugenjas, etc.?

This difficulty is a bit too high.

Liu Yun sat in the temporary mansion in Gifu City, smiling, sitting with Hashiba Hideyoshi, Takenaka Shigeharu, and Hachisuka Masakatsu, talking and laughing very peacefully.

It seems to be as harmonious as before.

In his heart, he still regarded these few as friends, and he didn't want to have any hostility.

But the so-called heart of harming others cannot be had, and the heart of guarding against others is indispensable.

Suddenly, the incarnation of a nine-tailed fox appeared beside Oda Nobunaga, and his behavior was very strange.

Should this matter be spoken out directly and ask a few friends for their opinions?

Liu Yun hesitated a little.

If the wind direction is not right after speaking out, maybe the few friends may not be friends in the future.

While hesitating, he wanted to use nonsense nonsense to be polite first, and asked Hashiba Hideyoshi: "I heard that you are bringing your family to Gifu City this time, brother, everything is fine at home!"

In fact, Liu Yun doesn't like to talk nonsense.

Unexpectedly, it was such a rare sentence, but after saying it, the smile on Hashiba Hideyoshi's face couldn't hold back immediately.

Hearing Liu Yun's unintentional polite words, Brother Monkey's expression darkened instantly, he frowned and clenched his teeth.

Takenaka Shigeharu bowed his head and closed his eyes in silence without saying a word.

Hachisuka Masakatsu's face was full of embarrassment, as if he wanted to say something but hesitated.

"Brother Liuyun... Ning Ning doesn't seem to be doing well right now." Hashiba Hideyoshi finally cast a somewhat subtle look: "It seems that she was stimulated by something on the day she didn't return home at night in Kyoto, and she has been having a hard time settling down recently. Today Originally, I could barely hold on to come to Gifu City as a guest, but I just said, "Why don't we come and visit brother Liuyun together", Ning Ning she... She seemed to remember something very troublesome in an instant, all of a sudden I'm about to go crazy. Of course, this is probably just a coincidence, I think Brother Liuyun, the fact that you and Ning Ning didn't return home that night should have nothing to do with it, right?"

Liu Yun was dumbfounded and speechless.

He didn't want to lie and say it was okay.

In fact, there is no need to answer.

Hashiba Hideyoshi obviously had some bad doubts, the tone and way of speaking just now were different from before.

But for the time being, he is still willing to express his doubts in person, instead of immediately taking other measures, which shows that he still cares about his feelings.

Chapter 242 Mrs. Ning Ning Was Invaded by Monster Qi?

Has Mrs. Ning Ning encountered such a thing?

Hearing Hashiba Hideyoshi's words, Liu Yun was both surprised and embarrassed, and didn't know how to respond for a moment.

He didn't want to fabricate lies on such a serious issue to deceive the "monkey brother" who had always been kind and friendly to him.But the truth involves Mrs. Ning Ning's privacy, so it's really inconvenient to tell.

It's really a dilemma.

After hesitating several times, Liu Yun could only sigh: "Since Brother Hideyoshi asked... I can only say that I happened to know what happened in the capital that night. But since Madam Ning Ning didn't want to mention it, then I can only keep silent for a while."

Hashiba Hideyoshi already had a gloomy and expressionless face, but after hearing this, his expression became even more serious, and he stared straight at him without saying a word, his eyes full of indescribable emotions.

Said it was anger but it didn't seem to reach that level, said it was shock but didn't seem surprised, said it was doubt but couldn't see a wavering gesture.

It's just a very uncomfortable cold bitterness, like hailstones hitting the desert.

On the left and right sides, although Takenaka Shigeharu was present, he seemed to be out of his mind, and his soul was out of his body, as if he could not feel the changes around him at all.Hachisuka Masakatsu, on the other hand, was extremely embarrassed and at a loss, trying his best to curl up his body to reduce the sense of presence, but it was not as natural as Takenaka Shigeharu.

At this time, Liu Yun thought about it a little, and then felt that he might have slipped a word just now.

Admitting that you know it, but refusing to tell the truth, what will the other party think?It's better to pretend to be confused!

But since the words have been spoken, it is hard to take back.

After thinking about it for a while, Liu Yun finally came up with an explanation, and said solemnly: "That night in the capital, Mrs. Gui Die also experienced this... She knows the cause and effect better than I do. Afterwards, Mrs. Gui Die and Mrs. Ning Ning had an in-depth discussion, and in the end it was the two wives who ordered not to disclose it."

"Mrs. Butterfly..."

Hearing that Hashiba Hideyoshi was slightly moved, a strange look flashed in his eyes, he nodded his head and thought for a moment, then suddenly raised his head and waved his hands, and said decisively: "Well, I won't ask any more questions. Whether it's Brother Liuyun, or Mrs. Guidie, the mistress of the Oda family, is someone I should trust without hesitation."

The moment he said this, his monkey-cheeked face was no longer tense, but showed his usual sly, confident and slightly vulgar smile, showing his usual sincere, open-minded and informal attitude. One side is temperamental.

This ability to adjust emotions can be described as against the sky.

Liu Yun feels that Hashiba Hideyoshi is actually still a little brooding, and has not really completely settled down, but at least he has made an attitude of calming down the controversy, so for the time being, he should also accept it symbolically.

So he responded with a smile.

"Does Madam Guidie also know..."

Hachisuka Masakatsu seemed startled when he heard this, and subconsciously muttered, then immediately closed his mouth tightly with horror on his face, couldn't help but moved back half a step, fidgeting more and more like an ant on a hot pot, There were even continuous beads of sweat on his forehead, and he almost ran away.

——The psychological quality of these five big and three thick men is a little too bad, right?

Or did he think of something messy and weird?

Takenaka Shigeharu looked like he just woke up at this time, slowly sat up straight, raised his head, opened his hazy eyes, revealing pupils as deep as the sea, and said nonchalantly: "After a general observation, Madam Ningning It should be due to accidents, restlessness, and evil spirits. In addition, after the battle of demons and monsters in Kyoto, evil spirits overflowed the city and scattered in all directions... This is undoubtedly internal and external troubles. If it is not guided and managed, it may gradually fall into The danger of magic."

After hearing this, Hashiba Hideyoshi still smiled calmly, but blinked quickly a few times, nodded kindly and said, "Yes. Takenaka-sama reminded you very well."

Hachisuka Masakatsu didn't pay attention to Takenaka Shigeharu's words, just felt that the atmosphere had finally become normal, so he breathed a sigh of relief, wiped the sweat from his forehead, his expression eased a little, but he still didn't dare to speak.

After hearing this explanation, Liu Yun immediately felt worried—but it was naturally inconvenient to express it in front of Brother Monkey.At the same time, I was very surprised.

The feeling of surprise can be outspoken.

Liu Yun expressed his doubts, and asked Takenaka Shigeharu and Pantuo: "Just because Mrs. Ning Ning is in a bad mood and the evil spirit gathers in Kyoto, is it possible that she will be affected and fall into the devil's way? Isn't it too easy? According to this, Dongpu has not become a situation full of monsters, so it is very lucky."

Hearing this, Shigeharu Takenaka smiled and shook his head and explained: "If it is an ordinary person, it is not easy to be affected. What makes Mrs. Ningning different from ordinary people is that she is born with extraordinary and refined inspiration, and can comprehend things that ordinary people don't see or hear. In this way If a person who concentrates on studying yin and yang or Buddhist secrets will definitely get twice the result with half the effort, and at the same time constantly beating his own soul, it will also help resist the invasion of external evils. Unfortunately, Mrs. Ningning does not have this opportunity. Her physique will attract monsters. And the power of self-protection is insufficient, so it is very easy to become the target of the evil spirit."

Hashiba Hideyoshi let out a long sigh, took up the conversation with a wry smile, and said, "In the past, Ning Ning was able to carry the spells and instruments given by Takenaka-sama without incident. It may be that when he was in Kyoto, the attack from outside It's too violent, so you can't defend yourself!"

Liu Yun understood a little bit, and asked casually: "I don't know what kind of evil spirit invaded Mrs. Ning Ning's mind, and what specific abnormal behavior did she have?"

As soon as these words came out, the atmosphere suddenly became dull again.

The smile on Hashiba Hideyoshi's face froze slightly, he looked around and heheed twice without saying a word.

Shigeharu Takenaka continued to wander outside the world and his soul went out of his body.

Hachisuka Masakatsu had a painful expression of "I really don't want to know too many secrets".

Liu Yun realized again that he had made a slip of the tongue.

However, it's still hard to get overwhelmed.

After being quiet for a while, Hashiba Hideyoshi coughed twice, and said seriously: "Actually, Master Takenaka discussed with several other Oda family experts, and there are quite a lot of treatments that can be thought of for Ningning. But it’s not risky, but the effect is not very reliable. It just happened that this time I heard that His Royal Highness (Oda Nobunaga) is going to Nara’s Todaiji Temple to cut off "Lanshedai" to deal with the monks of the Ichiko sect, so I It just occurred to me that...well, Master Takenaka, please tell me."

"Then I will convey it to the next generation." Shigeharu Takenaka spoke very appropriately, still in a slow manner, without rushing: "If the records of the ancient sages are good, you only need to cut small pieces of Sanao from Lanshedai, and you can get it. Make sure to get rid of Mrs. Ning Ning's evil delusion. Considering that the ancient sages may not have exaggerated, or that Lan Shedai's performance has declined, it may take more than five generations."

(One cup is about 3.75 grams)

"Yeah, that's how it is." Hashiba Hideyoshi nodded solemnly, showing pleading intent, looked at Liuyun helplessly and said, "But it's very dangerous to take Lan Shedai. And the more you get at one time, the greater the risk. Prime Minister His Highness (Oda Nobunaga) has made a lot of preparations, and he only intends to make six or seven taels, all of which will be used to deal with Yixiangzong, and probably cannot be distributed to my family Ningning... unless it is..."

"Unless someone comes forward on behalf of Brother Hideyoshi and takes the risk together to get a little extra luxury, then I will be ashamed to ask for more." Liu Yun understood the meaning of the other party by himself: "And this person seems to be besides me After Sasaki Liuyun, there is nothing else to think about."

"Indeed." Hideyoshi Hashiba bent down to salute: "I was going to go out on my own, but after listening to Mr. Takenaka's explanation, I realized that if I went, it would not be useful at all but might cause chaos. Only brother Liuyun can help. Gotta be busy."

Chapter 243 The Monkey of Showa, the first long-term goal with Liuyun

Of course, Liu Yun accepted Hashiba Hideyoshi's request.

Not to mention that this matter has something to do with me in the first place, even if it has nothing to do with me, in order to help my sister-in-law get back to health, it is also incumbent.

In addition, Liuyun itself also needs to cut off Lan Shedai to solve the problem of Azaji Jinghe and Rinko Akiyama.

Isn't it just a trip to Todaiji Temple in Nara?

Although I heard some people say that it is very dangerous, but looking back, since I traveled to this strange and chaotic world of the Japanese Warring States, I have experienced many dangerous things. It can be said that I am used to it. Instead of thinking about it before, I was looking forward to it in my heart.

This may also be caused by the indirect influence of the soul link.

Iori's grandmother, the demon sword girl named "Osakane Changguang", is a weapon made by craftsmen hundreds of years ago for killing.Therefore, when she transformed from a thing into a demon and gained independent mind, her only obsession was to find a strong enough warrior to be her master, so that she could participate in fierce battles and make outstanding achievements.Although Yao Dao Ji gradually became humanized later, and even the craftsman gave birth to offspring, her original intention has never been completely changed.

After accepting the blood contract with him, Liu Yun's character gradually became hot-blooded and warlike.

Originally, when he drew his sword to kill the enemy, he mainly wanted to protect the interests and safety of himself or other people around him.But now I can experience a little bit of the so-called "swordsman's faith".

Seeing Liuyun nodding happily to accept the commission, Hashiba Hideyoshi showed gratitude in his eyes, and bowed to express his thanks in a serious manner, looking very sincere.

It's just that there is still some lingering bitterness in his expression, which is still difficult to dispel.

Hachisuhe Zhengsheng on the side finally calmed down his heart hanging in the air, and let out a long sigh of relief.Takenaka Shigeharu has always been very calm and composed.

After finishing talking about the most sensitive topic, there was no intention of exchanging pleasantries in this atmosphere, so they greeted each other and planned to say goodbye.

Liu Yun was actually a little concerned about Mrs. Ning Ning's actual situation, and wanted to visit her in person, but she didn't say anything because of the situation just now.

He only asked insincerely: "Recently, I heard a traveler say in a tavern on the road, 'His Royal Highness (Nobunaga), the prime minister of the Oda family, does not recognize his background at all, even the notorious big monster, as long as he can help will be hired and entrusted with important tasks', is this really the case?"

Hashiba Hideyoshi couldn't help laughing when he heard this, and laughed like an old farmer with no image at all: "What's so worth talking about? Brother Liuyun, don't you also have a few monster retainers?"

Liu Yun shook his head in denial, and hinted again: "At most, I only dare to take in some little monsters who have little experience and have never heard of evil deeds by my side. If it is a big monster with a bad reputation, I dare not provoke it easily. I definitely keep these things at a respectful distance."

Hashiba Hideyoshi's smile suddenly subsided, his eyes flashed, he obviously understood the implication, frowned and thought for a moment, then calmly smiled and said: "Haha, I have to mention this aspect, our lord is indeed more powerful than Liuyun Brother, you are a little stronger. Of course, you are much stronger than me. Maybe the old man can really drive big monsters."

That being the case, Liu Yun no longer concealed it, and sighed: "I'm just worried that those big monsters that have survived for hundreds of years may be old, cunning and insidious people. If they show submission, what kind of methods are they secretly using..."

"Brother's worry is not unreasonable! It is true that most big monsters are difficult to deal with." Hashiba Hideyoshi was already mentally prepared, but this time he was very calm, squinting his eyes and explained calmly: "But I also listen to In other words, Xu Fu in the past was able to take advantage of demons and ghosts with deceitful bets, and then there was a human existence like the Jianzhen Sage who defeated all the big monsters... If there is anyone alive in Dongpu who can compare Xu Fu, Jianzhen, it must be our master!"

Liu Yun still shook his head: "Xu Fu and Jian Zhen are both legendary ancient figures after all. It's hard to tell the cause and effect of how they conquered demons back then. Although His Highness Oda Prime Minister is a hero in the world, he has nothing to do with the legend. Compared with the ancient figures of the world, I'm afraid it's still..."

"Brother Liuyun, I don't quite agree with that!" Suddenly, an indescribable frenzy and excitement appeared on Hashiba Hideyoshi's face, his eyes rolled a few times, and he said meaningfully: "Don't you think, Only Xu Fu and Jianzhen, who came from the land of Tang Dynasty, can deal with demons and ghosts, so His Royal Highness Oda, as a native of Dongying, must not be able to deal with it?"

Liu Yun was speechless for a moment.

How can this be related to national sentiment?

I realized before that, as a samurai of low birth, Hashiba Hideyoshi did not admire Han and Tang culture like most literati of high family status, but had a strong local sentiment.

But I didn't expect that this local feeling was so serious.

It can be said that it is the red neck of Japan - although the monkey is actually red in another part.

Okay, it's Showa.

I would like to call it the Monkey of Showa.