Onmyoji Love Curse Volume

Junhong feels that his master has been a little strange recently.

After Boya went down that day, he prepared the ox cart as usual, and asked Boya for instructions: "Lord Boya, the ox cart is ready, do you want to go to Master Qingming's house now?"

Boya seemed to be thinking about something, a little absent-minded, and habitually walked in the direction of the bullock cart while answering vaguely.

However, as if he suddenly remembered something, he abruptly took back the steps he had taken.

"No...not going today..."

After Boya left these words, he turned around, leaving only Junhong stunned in place.

You know, in the past, Boya would run to Qingming's house whenever he had the opportunity, rain or shine, and even spent more time in the other party's house than in his own.

Could it be a quarrel with Lord Qingming, Junhong thought.

After that, for several days, Boya did not go to Qingming's mansion again, but let Junhong accompany him to play the flute everywhere - Suzaku Gate, Luocheng Gate, the bridge of Kamo River, or his own courtyard, just blowing it long time.

It's just that compared to the gentle and gentle tunes in the past, many of the tunes played by Boya in recent days are all hurried and passionate, as if they are competing with something.

It seems that this quarrel is a bit serious, Junhong thought again.

On the other side, in the courtyard of Qingming Mansion, honey bugs are staring at a red box in a daze.

Inside the box is a pair of exquisite glass cups, which are treasures from the Tang Dynasty.Qingming and Boya drank from this pair of glasses before, but they haven't used them for a long time now.

"Master Seimei, Master Boya has not been here for several days."

"Um……"

Qingming leaned against the colonnade, looking thoughtfully at the place facing her.

There used to be a simple and honest samurai sitting there, drinking and eating fish, and chatting with himself, but now it is empty.

Seimei couldn't help frowning.

Boya...how are you...

At this time, there was a sudden movement at the barrier.

"Could it be that Mr. Boya is here?" Honey Bug said happily.

However, the person who came was not Boya, but a man in a black hunting suit, holding a black cat in his arms, with a smile on his face.

"Qingming, stay safe."

"Oh, so it's Mr. Baoxian." A smile floated on Qingming's honey-like lips, but she felt a little disappointed in her heart.

"You look a little disappointed? Are you waiting for someone else?"

"Nothing."

"Ah……"

He Mao Baoxian is the eldest son of Seimei's master He Mao Zhongxing, and one of the most outstanding onmyojis in the world.In terms of seniority, he can be regarded as Qingming's senior brother.

The black cat in his arms is his Shikigami Mamata, named Samana.

Samana jumped out of Baoxian's arms, wandered around Qingming's yard, and then meowed in dissatisfaction.

"Samana, don't be rude."

It was only then that Qingming remembered that Boya was always present when Baoxian came, and Qingming would always feed Samana some grilled fish.But Boya didn't come today, so he didn't prepare anything.

"It's because I don't treat guests well, I'm rude."

Qingming ordered Mi Chong to fetch some dried fish, and the black cat finally ate it contentedly.

The honey bug brought two more wine glasses and a jug of fine wine, and filled them up for the two of them.

Sitting across from Qingming, Baoxian raised his glass and took a sip: "I've checked what you asked me to do."

"Oh? How did it turn out?"

"I checked some classics. 150 years ago, when everyone in the 'Baishi Shinto' was punished, they were verified by the onmyoji and several ministers at that time. There should be no impostors, and their family members and heirs were also killed. and put to death, and none shall escape."

"Well……"

"The name 'Guzang' is not included in the list of those executed. Of course, if he used a false name..."

"No, if my predictions are correct, whether the name 'Gu Zang' is true or not, he is certainly not one of those people."

Bao Xian nodded: "To be honest, when I received your news, I was really surprised. I didn't expect to hear the name 'Baishi Shinto' even today. Do you really think that Guzang and Baishizong Department related?"

"So far, the spells used by Gu Zang all originated from the Baishi sect. If there is no connection between them, I think it is impossible."

"However, those who were related to the Baishi sect have all been executed. How did his spells be handed down? If he really has descendants, why did he suddenly show up after 150 years?"

"I have a guess about how Gu Zang learned the spell."

"Tell me."

Qingming took out the folding fan from his arms and tapped his palm lightly: "According to the records, all the classics and books of Baishi Shinto were destroyed and have not been handed down. And the spells used by Gu Zang are extremely complicated and profound, and it is unlikely that they can be obtained through indirect means. Acquisition, so I guess that the technique used by Gu Zang is likely to be taught by the Baishi sect himself."

"You...you mean..." Baoxian was surprised, "Do you mean that Guzang lived for more than 150 years?"

"It's not impossible." Qingming said calmly, "The reason why I have this guess is also because 150 years is a period of time, which makes me a little concerned. Lord Baoxian, you also know what happened more than 150 years ago, right? "

"Hmm... more than 150 years ago, it was the time when Prince Zaara's resentment caused trouble and Emperor Huanwu moved his capital to Heianjing."

"That's right. At that time, in order to suppress the resentment of Prince Sara, Emperor Huanwu set up a general's tomb outside Heian capital and sent Master Qingyin to guard it."

"Lord Qingyin...is that woman who ate mermaid meat?"

"Exactly."

The Constitutional Protection Committee took it easy: "So you mean..."

"That's right, since Master Qingyin can live on mermaid flesh for over 150 years, that Guzang can do the same."

"This... is really an astonishing guess."

"Among the disciples of Baishi Shinto back then, were there any servants in the palace?"

"According to the records, there are indeed three." Bao Xian replied.

"Although I don't know how they dealt with the mermaid back then, I think that if those people have the heart, it shouldn't be difficult to steal some mermaid meat."

Indeed, the destruction of the Baishi Shinto took place a few years after the capital was moved, and when Qingyin ate the mermaid meat, the Shiraishi Shinto had just risen, and in terms of time, it was not impossible.

"But..." Bao Xian frowned and pondered, "This is just speculation after all, and there is no evidence yet."

"In fact, an incident happened a few days ago, which confirmed my guess."

"Oh?"

"The lord of Hieizan 'Tiangui Castle' personally told me that half a year ago, Gu Zang entered the 'Tiangui Castle' with the help of Ye Mingzhu. According to records, there has only been one Ye Mingzhu in Heian-kyo for so many years, and it was from the palace 150 years ago. The one that was stolen. I don't think it's a coincidence."

Baoxian couldn't help but fell into deep thought.

"That is to say, more than 150 years ago, people from 'Shiraishi Shinto' stole the night pearl and mermaid meat from the palace, and they all fell into the hands of Gu Zang, which led to all kinds of things today." He rubbed the wine glass in his hand, " From this point of view, your guess is indeed very reasonable. It’s just that you still can’t explain why it took 150 years for him to appear.”

"About this, I don't know yet." Qingming poured wine for herself and Baoxian again, "But there is another thing that I care about."

"What is it?"

"Gu Zang took four Shura orbs from the 'Sky Ghost City'."

"What..." Baoxian shook his hand holding the wine glass, "Isn't that the legendary treasure of the god of disaster?"

"Exactly."

Fujin Rishen is a legendary deity who was transformed from the filth of the undead and specially brought disasters to the world. Shura beads are his common magic weapon, which has the effect of condensing resentment.

"I only read some relevant records in my father's handbook, but I didn't expect the Asura Pearl to be in the 'Sky Ghost City'." Baoxian frowned, "What exactly is Gu Zang's intention for obtaining this object?"

"This, I'm afraid I have to ask him himself. In any case, this Ping'an capital may change again."

Bao Xian was silent for a while, and turned to look at the courtyard.

Autumn is getting stronger.

The flowers and plants in Seimei Garden seem to be seizing the last opportunity to show their beauty, unaware of the haze that will soon envelop Heian-kyo.

"The matter of Gu Zang really makes people care. But Qingming..." Baoxian suddenly said, "It's not like you before that you are so concerned about such things."

"Oh?"

"In the past, you would not take the initiative to intervene in this kind of thing. Whether it is this Heian capital or the Holy One, you will not be particularly concerned about their fate."

"Well……"

"But I heard that you have not only helped the officials in the palace to solve many difficult matters recently, but you even took the initiative to ask me for help this time." Bao Xian drank the wine in his glass, "Original temperament is the most indifferent In the end, you became the one with the deepest involvement in the world."

Seimei remained silent.

"It's because of Mr. Yuan Boya." Baoxian put down his glass with a smile.

"Boya is... different from others."

"It's really different to make you Abe Seimei like this."

Qingming heard the teasing meaning in Baoxian's words, and turned her face away in embarrassment.

Baoxian laughed loudly, and patted the Samana beside him who had already finished eating dried fish and was lying on the ground dozing off.

"It's getting late, I should go too." Baoxian embraced Samana in his arms, "But Seimei, the matter of Gu Zang always gives me some bad premonitions, I will continue to investigate the matter of Shiraishi Shinto, you Be careful here too."

"Yes, thank you, Lord Baoxian."

After Baoxian left, Honey Bug started packing up the drinking utensils again.

The sun was setting and the sky was getting darker.

It seems that Boya will not come today.

Seimei looked at the vacant seat on the opposite side and fell into deep thought.

(To be continued)