Swallow Back

Hearing this, Liu Yun felt that something was wrong: "Why do you ask that? Lord Takenaka didn't come back? Didn't he use the air cicada technique to escape? No, if he didn't come back, how would you know that he went to Suzuka Mountain?"

Kinoshita Tokichiro slowed down when he heard the words, and sighed: "It is true that he is back. But after seeing me, he only said, 'I have killed a monster in Suzuka Mountain, but I accidentally encountered the legendary monster, Lord Liuyun may not be able to return safely', and then passed out."

"Fainted? Haven't you woken up yet?" Liu Yun was greatly surprised.

I thought that Shigechi Takenaka would be the easiest to get out of!

Kinoshita Tokichiro said with a bitter face: "You said just now that Master Takenaka used the 'Empty Cicada Technique' to escape. That's right. This technique consumes too much energy, and every time he uses it, he will fall into a drowsiness, at least Three to five days, more than half a month..."

"I see……"

At this moment, Liu Yun was mentally balanced, and even felt that Shigeji Takenaka was a little pitiful.

Unexpectedly, the elegant and elegant Onmyoji would actually suffer from this crime.

It's reasonable. If you can use that "empty cicada technique" indefinitely, wouldn't it become an immortal body?

Kinoshita Tokichiro hurriedly asked again: "Excuse me, what exactly did you and him encounter? Is the monster who committed crimes at Koshoji Temple so terrifying?"

Liu Yun replied: "It's not difficult to deal with the green-haired mountain ghost who killed dozens of monks. It's just that we traced to the depths of Suzuka Mountain and encountered an old monster who called himself 'Otake Maru King'."

"King Otakemaru of Mount Suzuka!" Kinoshita Tokichiro was stunned, his jaw was about to drop: "It is said that this is one of the strongest monsters in Fuso, and it can be ranked in the top ten among the famous monsters in history! Are you really walking on the ground? Did you meet them? If this big monster haunts again, it will be... a great disaster!"

Was that heavy-duty youkai who eats all men and women so famous in the first place?

Liu Yun felt in his heart that he should make up for the knowledge related to mysticism and religion.

In other words, why didn't Zen Master Shunshan teach it?

Seeing Mae Ye Nagakura beside him with a blank face, apparently he had never heard of it before, so he felt better.

It seems that he should not have no common sense.

At the same time, Liu Yun replied, "Don't worry. This Dayuemaru said that he would no longer take the initiative to appear in the world after he lost to the holy monk Jianzhen, and was living in seclusion in some 'secret realm of the inner world'. In my opinion, he is very committed, and this statement is true. "

Kinoshita Tokichiro then eased his sigh of relief: "That's good. I have to thank the holy monk Jianzhen! If he hadn't come from Tangtu and suppressed all the overbearing monsters, in our Fusang, humans can only occupy at most. Half of the country."

Liu Yun got new information again, and couldn't help nodding: "It turns out that the holy monk Jianzhen actually has such great achievements."

"Yeah! We Fusang people should all be grateful for the kindness of Tang Tu." Kinoshita Tokichiro sighed so deeply, and then showed disgust: "But I heard from scholars that the current Dameng Dynasty is very decadent and incompetent, and it is completely unworthy of it. Successor of the prosperous Tang Dynasty."

"This..." Liu Yun felt that the above words were full of flaws, but he didn't know how to complain, so he could only say solemnly: "Early hearing may not be true. Since the Dameng Dynasty unified the Tang Dynasty, it is naturally commendable. place."

"Yes, hearing is false and seeing is believing." Kinoshita Tokichiro's words were full of fighting spirit: "So I decided a long time ago that I must go through Goryeo in the future and go to Dameng to see it!"

"..."

Thinking of the "Battle of Wanli Aid Korea" that he knew in his previous life, Liu Yun's heart was suddenly confused, and he didn't know what to say for a while.

However, Tokichiro Kinoshita did not continue the topic, but immediately retracted his thoughts and asked curiously, "You said just now that Suzuka Mountain Otake Maru came out, and then? What happened?"

Therefore, Liu Yun briefly explained what happened last night, but omitted some details that he didn't want to talk about.

The key point is to say "the three swords of Otake Maru can still stand and get out".

Then, Kinoshita Tokichiro was shocked again—

"Lord Liuyun, can you actually take the three swords of Dayue Maru? That's the legendary monster who defeated the holy monk Jianzhen for three hours! This...this...I always thought that you were with Taki. Lord Chuan and Lord Mori have similar strengths. Now it seems that even Lord Shibata may not be your opponent."

"Actually... it's just a loophole."

For the first time in Liu Yun's life, he spoke humble words with sincerity.

Because he really just took advantage of the loophole, and then got away with some inhumane factors.It doesn't really have the strength to fight Otake Maru.

But Tokichiro Kinoshita thought differently.

What Liu Yun said about Suzuka Mountain Otake Maru was obviously not made up.Otherwise, Takenaka Shigeji wakes up and can pierce it, meaningless.

Moreover, it is also an undisputed fact that an onmyoji such as Shigeji Takenaka was forced to use the "Empty Cicada Technique" last night.

So no matter whether it is exploiting a loophole or not, Liu Yun has the ability to escape from a super strong opponent, it is always right.

Kinoshita Tokichiro hesitated for a moment, his eyes flickered a few times, and he bowed to Liu Yun solemnly and said: "Sir Sasaki, I must tell you the truth! I used to try to win you over and become my right-hand man. But now carefully Think about it, this kind of thinking is too rude to you. I should recommend you to Tansho-sama (Oda Nobunaga), who is qualified to let you work!"

After Liu Yun heard this, before he could think about it, he suddenly felt the red hook jade in his arms jump violently.He quickly reached out and held it tightly, but there was no sound.

Moreover, while holding the gouyu, he realized that it was Tokichiro Kinoshita's words that naturally contained some kind of mysterious power to manipulate people's hearts.

The red hook jade in his arms is very similar to this power, so it resonates.

The two canceled out, and Liu Yun found that he no longer had a subconscious feeling of kindness and trust in the words of Kinoshita Tokichiro like the last time they met.

Now it is completely possible to analyze the other party's words from a rational perspective, and think about which sentence is true, which sentence is false, how much is true, and how much is false.

Of course, lack of cordiality and distrust does not mean hostility.

At least so far, it is still very pleasant to deal with, and we can cooperate with each other with the mentality of using each other.

Chapter 33 Illness comes like a mountain

After listening to Tokichiro Kinoshita saying that he wanted to "recommend it to the lord", Liu Yun still felt a little sense of accomplishment.After all, this shows that his strength has been recognized.

But not too much of a sense of achievement.

Deep in his heart, he felt that it would be a matter of time to achieve "freedom of wine in the monk's house" by following the Oda family's hitchhikers, and there was no need to rush it for a while.

Therefore, Liu Yun showed a reserved attitude and replied indifferently: "I once heard that an awl is placed in a cloth bag, and sooner or later it will stand out; gold is mixed with stones, and it will soon show its brilliance. Really talented people, why need Specially recommended? Only those who make up their minds will try their best to climb up."

Hearing this, Tokichiro Kinoshita was stunned for a moment.

Maybe I've never seen someone who pretended to be so indifferent.

But after all, he was in a good mood. He immediately reacted, bowed and smiled and said, "You are right! With your ability, probably the name has already entered the ears of Tamsho-sama (Oda Nobunaga), why should I do it? How about a recommendation? Hehe, hehe..."

In Liu Yun's arms, the red gouyu he got from Suzuka Mountain Otake Maru has been able to block the supernatural power contained in Kinoshita Tokichiro's words.

But aside from his abilities, Kinoshita Tokichiro is still a very sociable and likable person.

The words are flowery and splendid, and they have something to say, and they will not be completely divorced from reality.

A sharp-mouthed monkey with gills, short and ugly, this is not a problem.To some extent, it was his advantage.

After all, in the workplace, they mainly deal with men. Men generally do not reject the same-sex who are worse than their appearance, but may be hostile to the same-sex with outstanding appearance.

If there are cameras in this era, everyone must like to take pictures with Tokichiro Kinoshita, and they can look tall and handsome without using PS magic.

But the friendly atmosphere of dialogue did not last.

After talking about the matter of exterminating demons with Takenaka Shigeji, and talking about the recent conflicts and contradictions with certain temples and shrines, Kinoshita Tokichiro's face became very ugly.

He said worriedly: "The death of dozens of monks at Guangzheng Temple, although it was found out that the green-haired monster started it, but it has something to do with you... and us. In case the gang of Hieishan Enryakuji Temple will use this It's a bit troublesome to use the reason for the use of the topic..."

Liu Yun replied, "It's not just in case, it's already. I met a businessman named 'Imai Zonghisa' on the way. He told me that there were rumors that I was instructed by you to kill the monk at Guangzheng Temple. ."

"Is it so fast?" Kinoshita Tokichiro's expression became more and more serious, and he gripped his chin with few beards in distress, and said to himself: "Since it was said by Imai Sohisa, there should be nothing wrong. What will the sama (Oda Nobunaga) do? It's complicated, it's complicated..."

Liu Yun didn't want to talk too much, but he wasn't very shrewd. At this moment, he couldn't help it, so he asked sternly: "Lord Kinoshita, based on what you know about Lord Tanzheng, can't you guess any signs? In my opinion. It is very clear how the Oda clan will treat Hieizan Enryakuji Temple in the end."

Kinoshita Tokichiro raised his head in surprise when he heard the words, then sneered twice, turned his eyes away, hesitated, and said slowly: "It seems... Mr. Sasaki Liuyun is not only outstanding in martial arts, but also very insightful in other aspects! Of course, playing Sho-sama (Oda Nobunaga)'s attitude... I can roughly guess the attitude. But in case I guess wrong... If I guess wrong..."

Seeing this, Liuyun said again: "I heard that you have relied on decisiveness and courage from a humble person to the present. Did you hear it wrong?"

When the voice came to the ground, Kinoshita Tokichiro was stunned for a moment, and then he hammered the wooden plank on the ground with force, and nodded: "Brother is right! Back then Tokuzama was dead, and my 'ape face' power was not awakened, so I dared to carry it. The long spear went to the battlefield, and now I have a little foundation, why is it like a mother-in-law like an unskilled woman? Brother, you are right! I know what to do!"

Liu Yun nodded, showing a very satisfied expression.

In my heart, I was thinking - what is the "power of the monkey face" just mentioned?

I think that in this era of strange power and chaos, people who are too weak in force may not be able to rise to the top.Kinoshita Tokichiro, who seems to be short and frail, is probably not bad for a fight!

……

Through this conversation, Liu Yun felt that his purpose in Kinoshita Tokichiro had been achieved.

A very suitable character has been established.

Excellent martial arts, firm mind, does not understand any military and political affairs and etiquette procedures, but has a very keen sense of the situation.

In this way, you can share power and wealth without worrying about being simply used, and you can maintain a flexible personal position to avoid getting involved in complicated and profound workplace relationships.

It seems to be the best so far.

After talking about the business, Kinoshita Tokichiro said tentatively: "For someone as powerful as you, I really hope that I can be at ease by being by my side all the time. Why don't you stay in Hengshan Castle in the future? I entrust a few retainers to the territory. Just manage."

Liu Yun thought to himself, in front of a bunch of men all day, how could it compare to being able to do whatever you want to a beautiful girl at home?

So he politely said: "Please allow me to think twice about this."

Kinoshita Tokichiro nodded, not paying much attention.

People with ability generally have temperaments, and it is impossible to let the above arbitrarily drive them.This principle is applicable everywhere.

Therefore, in the end, Liu Yun was only invited to have a meal with Tokichiro Kinoshita at Hengshan Castle, rested for a night, and left the next day.

It is said that this dinner should be specially prepared, and the plates and chopsticks used are very colorful.

But the quality of the food... Liu Yun didn't taste too much different.

White rice, miso soup, pickled vegetables, mixed boiled vegetables, sauces.

Still that set.

It's nothing more than a more refined white rice, refined miso soup, refined pickles, refined mixed boiled dishes, and refined sauces.

The only thing worth mentioning is the sea bream. This stuff is really good in taste and has very few thorns. It is delicious when boiled in water without seasoning.

It's just too few, even if the Yokoyama Castle Lord Kinoshita Tokichiro treats guests, each person is only half the size of a slap.

When I asked casually, I realized that fresh sea bream is very expensive. A small one costs one or two hundred cents, which is dozens of times more than ordinary freshwater fish. Ordinary people only buy a little when they meet a happy event.

Only samurai like Kinoshita Tokichiro who know and do more than ten thousand stones can enjoy it often.

Therefore, in addition to "freedom of wine in the monk's house", Liu Yun has another small short-term goal in his heart, which is to realize "freedom of sea bream".

Coincidentally, during the meal, Tokichiro Kinoshita revealed that in order to reward the beheading of the black-clothed Tamanin and bring back the merits of the first level, he will seal the thousand-stone land of Liuyun, only to send the letter to Nobunaga to go through the process and come back. to take effect.

This can be regarded as a solid step on the way to achieve the "small goal".

By the way, Liu Yun asked: "Where is Tansho-sama (Oda Nobunaga) currently driving? Last time I went to Mino Gifu Castle, I heard that his old man is not there."

Kinoshita Tokichiro asked suspiciously: "Have you not heard of it? Tansho-sama, he is taking the elite main force of the Oda family and is fighting against the remnants of rebels such as Miyoshi and Rokkaku in Settsu, west of Kyoto. There are also three temporary corps. I am monitoring the remnants of the Asai family in Omi, another one is staring at Asakura in Echizen, and the other is staring at Kitabatake in Ise. I thought I told you about this..."

When Liu Yun heard this, he felt that he was a little too careless.

It has been almost a month since they joined the Oda family, and it was the first time that I learned about the overall layout.

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