Swallow Back

Miyata Mitsuji picked up the bamboo sword, made a full posture, and said solemnly: "I have learned from the Northern Land line of Zhongjian-style swordsmanship, and have already received the four-stage profound meaning 'Xia Li'."

Oto Zhixuan held a wooden stick, saluted across his body, and said generously: "I have learned from the East China Sea line of Shinto-style staff, and have been exempted from the 'May Rain'."

Liu Yun shook his head needlessly: "My martial arts was taught by Zen Master Shun Shan of Yuancheng Temple in Kyoto, and I don't know which school it belongs to."

After speaking, he stepped forward.

First, he slashed vertically, like a nine-day thunderbolt falling into the world.

Miyata Mitsuhiro didn't respond slowly, and quickly raised his sword to block, but he couldn't stop Liu Yun's divine power. The bamboo sword was chopped into two pieces in an instant, and a red and swollen bruise was knocked out on his forehead.

Then he took advantage of the trend and slashed away, like the cold wind in the late autumn sweeping the leaves.

Oto Zhixuan's steps were skillful, and he immediately retreated quickly. He thought he had avoided the danger, but Liu Yun suddenly rushed forward two feet and accurately cut the belt around his waist.

Liu Yun calmly retracted his sword, and said lightly, "This vertical and horizontal movement is not a secret mystery, it's just the simplest basic skills."

After speaking, he walked away.

Leaving Miyata Mitsuji and Oto Zhixuan in a daze.

Sasaki's retainers are all pleased, with a natural look.

And the other onlookers in the city were all amazed, and only then did they realize Liu Yun's incomparable bravery, and they came up to talk to each other.

Some say they want to invite guests to a feast.

Some pull relations say that the previous generation is acquaintances.

Some want to worship on the spot.

Some asked if they had wives - if they did, would they mind having one more.Or a few.

Liu Yun showed a lonely and lonely smile, waved his hand, and said lazily and indifferently: "It's getting late today, I still have something to see Kinoshita-sama, everyone's invitation, I'll talk about it later."

Then he left abruptly.

After hearing this reason, no one dared to stop him.

……

After walking away from the crowd, Eguchi Sukezaemon finally couldn't help laughing and said, "Now they should understand why the lord is so important to Mr. Kinoshita's credit, who will dare to look down on our Sasaki family in the future!"

And Hayashi Kiyobei ​​hesitated for a while before carefully opening his mouth and said, "Actually, the Lord easily defeated those two people just now, not because of their basic skills, but because of their innate strength and their bodies like lightning. After the two returned today, , if you don't reflect properly, you may go astray in swordsmanship..."

Eguchi Sukezaemon was disapproving of this: "Hmph, who told them to disobey and block the way in front of so many people? What are the consequences, they are all self-inflicted!"

Hayami Kiyobei ​​sighed: "After all, they are all fellows who have worked hard to practice swordsmanship for decades. I can understand their mood at the moment. Although they came here with a provocative heart, it is obvious now. I'm really confused by the concept of swordsmanship... Sigh, I'm a little bit reluctant to see my companions take a detour..."

Liu Yun stopped in his footsteps, turned around and said, "There is no need to persuade people who come to provoke them. But Qingbingwei, what friends you make in private and what you say, that's your business, and I won't care."

Hayami Kiyobei ​​pondered for a while, understood the meaning of the words, and was quite moved to bow down and salute, and said sincerely: "Thank you, lord, for being sympathetic to the dignity of a swordsman! Please allow your subordinates to leave for a while."

Then he turned and walked towards Miyata Koji and Oto Tomohiro.

Seeing this, Sukezaemon Eguchi was thoughtful, lowered his head for a long time, and suddenly said, "My lord, as a samurai, I have also practiced the sword for many years, but I can't understand what Hayami Seibei said." The dignity of a swordsman', like this, am I still a qualified samurai?"

Liu Yun was a little surprised when he heard the words, but he thought of what to say in a moment, and replied: "Everyone has their own aspirations. The way of the samurai of Hayami Kiyobei ​​is to display their talents and make achievements; and you, Eguchi, help the samurai of Zaemon. The only way is to defend the homeland and be loyal to your duties. Those two... If you have to say it, I think your philosophy is more worthy of praise."

Hearing this, Eguchi Sukezaemon's eyes lit up, and he instantly became happy. He nodded again and again: "My lord, you said it very well! Although we are also samurai, but everyone's way of samurai is completely different... By the way. , what is your samurai way, my lord?"

This question stumped Liu Yun.

He could only laugh, pretending to be lofty, and perfunctory with a "no words" expression.

Chapter 57 The Flower Picker and Taimanin

When I arrived at Yokoyama Castle Honmaru, I met Tokichiro Kinoshita as usual, and found that the man was obviously lingering and wandering, looking like he couldn't wait.

Liu Yun didn't understand at first, but after thinking about it, he realized that this guy had just hooked up with three women who were brought back from Mount Hiei Enryakuji Temple, and was eager to do good things.

Suddenly I couldn't help crying.

This guy is too "down-to-earth", or a little too "three vulgar".

So he joked: "It seems that you have other important things, so don't bother. Just pay attention to your body. Although the ape face transformation is powerful, I am afraid it is not suitable for use in the room."

Hearing this, Tokichiro Kinoshita was stunned for a moment, then he laughed, without any embarrassment, and boasted: "Brother, don't underestimate me, to deal with three women, where do you need to transform? Don't just look at the size of the body. , a short man may not be tough!"

Liu Yun didn't want to accompany this wretched middle-aged uncle to talk about pornographic jokes, so he immediately resigned.

Kinoshita Tokichiro kept chattering: "Brother, you can go home and hug your wife at any time, but you don't know how hard I work! My family is in Owari, and it takes ten days for a round trip. During this period of time, I haven't been busy for half a year. I'm back. Anyway, the identity of a city lord is here, and it is inconvenient to go to the city to go to the store to relax on weekdays, but I didn't suffocate me..."

Hearing this, Liu Yun responded with a "hahahaha" and left quickly.

My heart is very disapproving - how can this monkey be held back?It must have already started on the maid.

After leaving the palace, someone led the way to the house that Tokichiro Kinoshita arranged for you.

It was in a secluded place north of Honmaru, a large house with a radius of several meters and a small courtyard with flowers and trees.Spacious and bright, clean and tidy, the square is transparent, and the light and wind are sufficient.

Obviously, special servants are arranged on weekdays, and there are meticulous daily maintenance, which is very good.

There is a long wooden sign hanging at the entrance of the courtyard with the words "Sasaki House" written on it.

Together with the entourage, they entered the door and settled down, and found that the servants arranged in the room were a middle-aged man and woman who looked like farmers.Honest duty, diligent hands and feet, and not overly attentive and flattering, makes people feel very comfortable.

When I stayed in Hengshan City last time, I met a little girl who was eager to climb the high branches and cross the class, and wanted to take the initiative to post it to provide special services. It was not a pleasure.

The servants packed up and the servants cooked dinner.

After eating, Liu Yun planned to rest early and wait for the next day's task, but he didn't want to, but after sunset, someone came to visit.

"Is Mr. Sasaki there? Maeno Nagayasu asks to see you."

Hearing the voice outside the house, it was an acquaintance, and there was no reason not to meet.

He ordered his entourage to open the door, and Liu Yun went out to the corridor to meet him, and saw three people outside.

The one at the front is naturally Nagano Maeno.

There are two unfamiliar faces in the back... Wait, it's not unfamiliar if you take a closer look, isn't it the name of those who deliberately blocked the road just now - Miyata Mitsuoji and Oto Chinobu, right?

Before Liu Yun could speak, Mae Ye Nagayasu hurriedly smiled and said, "I have disturbed Mr. Sasaki! You have met these two guys just now, one is Miyata Mitsuoji and the other is Oto Chinobu. In our Hengshan Castle, they are relatively good at fighting. The samurai, I don’t know how high the sky is after a long time. After listening to Mr. Kinoshita’s praises for you, it is unbelievable that you dare not be convinced and run over to challenge! Fortunately, you have a large number of adults. The right way... Now these two people have reflected on it, I beg me to come and help me, I hope to be forgiven..."

These words are long-winded, but I finally made things clear.

Miyata Mitsuoji and Oto Tomonobu kept bowing outside the door, bent down deeply and said things like "sorry", "offended" and "please forgive".

It's just been such a trivial conflict, I didn't expect that a dignitary in the city would accompany him to apologize so quickly.

Liu Yun didn't care much at first, and the other party's attitude was very respectful, so he just smiled lightly and waved: "Why worry about such trivial matters - please come in!"

The three people outside the door did not come in.

Mae Ye Nagayasu blinked repeatedly.

Miyata Mitsuoji and Oto Tomohiro took two steps forward, and the former said, "In order to express our sincerity in apologizing to Sasaki-sama, we two rude people set up a banquet at the wine house in the castle town, please. Please show your face, please!"

Oh, so there is a banquet!

Liu Yun had no opinion.

After all, the daily diet in this era is too bland, and it is always good to take the opportunity to worship the Five Zang Temple.

It's just... I just climbed up from the foot of the mountain, and now I have to climb down again, isn't it a bit painful.

If it weren't for the sake of the monk's sake, tempura and sea bream, I would be too lazy to move.

……

In other words, there are two types of pubs in Fuso in this era.

The first type is similar to a post station, mainly providing residential services in important transportation places, and is aimed at businessmen, wandering entertainers, and even people who often run around such as envoys and spies.This kind of store is characterized by a large area, many rooms, and a spacious stable and warehouse.But other aspects are not necessarily very particular.

The second type is similar to entertainment halls, which are mainly opened in prosperous areas with developed economy. They are aimed at high-income groups such as middle- and upper-level warriors, wealthy merchants, and their own craftsmen. They provide high-quality wine and food. and other private services.

Tonight, Liu Yun obtained it, obviously it was the latter.

The place is not big, but the decoration is quite chic, the waiters are very sufficient, and the appearance, clothing, wording, and expressions are all in place, making you feel at home.

It is conceivable that the samurai of the Oda family have been smooth sailing in recent years, and they must have plenty of money to attract such shops to appear in the castle town of Yokoyama Castle.

The cost is probably not low, but since Liu Yun is here to "excuse redundant guests", there is no need to worry about it.

The quality of the banquet seems to be high, and the three bottles of sake from Nara, Kanazawa and Miyazu each have their own characteristics, and they all meet the standard of monk wine.Fish include sea bream, bonito, and plaice; seafood includes lobster, abalone, and oyster from Ise Bay; meat includes grilled crane fin and mountain whale (that is, wild boar); and vegetables are fried tempura and miso-grilled two...

In the 21st century, at least it must be a buffet meal of 200 yuan per person, right?

In short, Liu Yun is satisfied as the descendant of the big foodie empire.

If it weren't for the presence of so many people, it would have turned into a gluttonous feast.

Rao is so the main energy of this banquet is also on eating.

No regard for the social aspect.

It's just a ceremonial procedure anyway, and no one can expect strangers to become friendly by sitting down for a meal together.

In the field, I saw Nagano Mae working hard to liven up the atmosphere, Miyata Mitsuji gradually relaxed and tried to make some self-deprecating jokes when toasting Liu Yun, Oto Zhixuan was always more restrained and dull, and seemed preoccupied.

Of course, don't delay Liu Yun enjoying the food.

……

Considering that there is still work tomorrow, after eating and drinking a lot, there is no schedule for playing cards and taking a bath, and there is no major health care.

After a full meal, Liu Yun walked around the streets of the castle town, blowing the cold wind to relieve his drunkenness.

At this time, most of the shops were closed, only a few special places were lit, and the surroundings were mostly dark.

But as Liu Yun was walking, he suddenly found a man in black flying over the eaves and walls under the darkness of the night and moving rapidly.

Taking a closer look, the direction of appearance seems to be a certain street outside the castle town.

It was the abandoned longhouse that housed the hundreds of women and children who had been brought out of Hieizan Enryakuji Temple.

Is there a thief who wants to take the opportunity to steal?

But looking at that figure's very fast and skilled appearance, it should not be the grade of a thief.

Unless... not for money.

Could it be the legendary flower thief with high martial arts?

As soon as he was brought out from the Enryakuji Temple in Mount Hiei, Liu Yun noticed that, except for a few of the hundreds of women who had been destroyed to the point of ageing, most of them were beautiful in appearance—or else they would not have been targeted by monks who had broken their precepts. what.

Thinking this way, it is possible to attract flower-picking thieves.