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Ping'an-kyo is surrounded by mountains on three sides, due to the deposition of the Guichuan River Basin, the low-lying, humid and swampy area is not suitable for human survival.The imperial court sent people to clean up many times but failed, and finally gave up, and focused on Zuo Jing's development.The right side of Heian-kyo has been so deserted. Although some people have thought about it, manpower in ancient times could not change the geography, and could only retreat in disappointment.

Since ancient times, it is difficult for a plant to become a spirit. If there is no opportunity, it will be wise for hundreds of years, and it is common for nearly a thousand years to change form.The Dryad is such an ordinary plant monster, which has been ignorant for hundreds of years before it has intelligence. When it is doing photosynthesis as an ordinary plant, the forest around it has become a gorgeous palace for human beings.

The swamp is not suitable for the growth of giant trees. Although the tree demon is surrounded by flowers and plants, none of them have thoughts like it.Gradually, the joy of turning into a monster was replaced by loneliness. The tree demon has been guarding Youjing alone for a hundred years, only hoping that some living beings can answer his call.But this is a swamp, let alone humans, even monsters will not set foot here.

If the swamp becomes flat, will someone come?

The tree demon, who learned the truth from the birds, began to use his demonic power to turn the swamp into land. Its power was weak, and the process was extremely long. It took another hundred years before it could be transformed into a small piece.Afterwards, the gate of the underworld cracked open, and the living environment of the human race became worse and worse. The nearby human beings who lost their homes consciously approached the capital and sought the asylum of the imperial court.So the small land that the dryad worked so hard to build finally has guests. Human beings don't dislike the fact that it is close to the smelly swamp, so they build houses and settle down here.

Human beings worship long-lived creatures. Tree demons that are hundreds of years old are regarded as sacred trees, and they are surrounded by shimenawa, which symbolizes separation from the world.Although people did this just to make themselves feel at ease, the dryad happily accepted the responsibility of the god tree. It supported the barrier and drove away the evil road gods who followed humans and spread the disease.But even though it tried its best, due to the limitation of its demon power, it couldn't take care of the entire swamp, and could only protect this small piece of land.

"Yu Shenmu, Yu Shenmu... Please bless my child to recover, please..." The thin woman hugged the child infected with the plague of the evil road god with red eyes. She knelt on the tree demon's bed There were blood spots on the feet and on the forehead.Despite the parents' warnings, some children still left the village, went to explore the swamp, and ran into the evil road god.

The dryad is a monster with the ability to heal. It cannot watch the human beings who enshrine itself die, so it takes the initiative to break the branches to drive away the diseases of human beings.

It really likes humans...

The mutilated dryads are getting weaker and weaker, and gradually they can't even support the village's enchantment, but the evil road gods that have absorbed the yin energy are getting stronger and stronger. They break into here from time to time to spread the plague, and make more people bedridden Sorry.

"Why are there monsters? Didn't Yushenmu protect us?"

"What to do, I'm also infected with the plague, I don't want to die!"

"By the way, the branches of the imperial god tree have saved the children of Lizi's family..."

The human beings in the desperate situation got the inspiration, they swarmed up, and frantically pulled the branches of the dryad. Soon, this monster, which was previously regarded as the god tree to worship, had no leaves, no branches, no bark. ... When these easy-to-scratch parts disappeared, some people directly opened their mouths and gnawed at the tree trunk with their teeth, while others borrowed knives and axes to split the dryad's body into thousands of pieces.As a result, the big tree that had grown in Youjing for nearly 500 years completely disappeared on that day, leaving only half of the dead root as hard as a stone.

Therefore, the residents beside the swamp are all healthy and energetic, and there is no trace of being persecuted by the evil road god at all.

"..."

When Qingming was silent and put away his smile, there was a coldness of repelling people thousands of miles away. The civilians who were willing to come forward to chat before felt his change, and stopped one by one and took a detour.Even though Xianyu noticed the change in Qingming's attitude, she couldn't feel the fear of the villagers. She tugged at his sleeve and said, "Let's go worship."

Human beings' vows can also become gods and demons, so can this veritable god tree be able to regenerate without the body?

Qingming pursed her lips, nodded slightly, and said, "Okay."

Ye Wang on the side didn't object. When he first came to the village, he already knew the truth, but he didn't take the initiative to tell it.

The three of them walked to the half of the sacred tree, and worshiped carefully with the etiquette of offering sacrifices to Gao Tianyuan Zhengshen.Tsurumaru, as Fusangshen with godhood, watched them worship the dead tree, and followed suit with a light bow.After saluting, Qingming and Ye Wang stood up, while Xianyu took out a guard and put it on the broken branch of the tree demon.

The name of Hekusao Sun God is written on the omamori.

"This is the guard sent by Senior Brother Baoxian." Qingming asked suddenly.

"Yeah." Thinking of Kamo Baoxian, Xianyu's expression softened, and she said, "Master taught Brother Baoxian, saying that girls are flowers and need to be taken care of. So the brother went to beg the guardian of Kazuo Chao Rishen, because [He] is vitality, [Jiusheng Nest Day] is the spiritual power of generation, and he has the godhead to protect the growth of plants.” It’s just that the God of He Jiu Chan Nest Day is the god of water and cultivation, and she is not a real flower, nor is she Can't use this.

Xianyu presented the imperial guard, clasped his hands together and prayed, hoping that Hejiu Chan Chao Ri God would take pity on this imperial tree and bring it back to life.

"Let's go." Ye Wang reminded, if the city gate was closed later, they would not be able to return to the capital.

Qingming reached out to help Xianyu up, and the two followed Ye Wang's footsteps, ignoring the people in the village.At this time, a few lively children kicked grass balls and ran past the four of them laughing, Xianyu subconsciously followed their figures and looked back... Beside the tree demon's stump, stood a child with an especially huge head , he spread out his palm and sprinkled the water in his palm into the Zhulian rope...

This child seems to be the one she rescued from the fire with Qing Guang back then.Was he adopted by the village after losing his family?

Xianyu blinked suspiciously, but the child standing next to the Godly Tree had disappeared.

"Fish sauce?" Tsurumaru shouted in front, he followed Xianyu's line of sight suspiciously, only to find that there was nothing there except the God Tree.

"Here we come." Xian Yu hurriedly followed the team without thinking too much.

...

Major General Konoe's Mansion in Kyoto——

"So how did the master agree to me before?" Qing Guang was wearing an apron and holding a wooden spoon for rice. He was obviously in a bad mood, and while talking, he knocked the bowl with the spoon.Xianyu on the opposite side shrunk his neck in embarrassment, lowered his head to be scolded obediently.Tsurumaru sat on his knees with an innocent look on his face.

Today it was Qingguang's turn to cook for Candlestick Cut. I felt a little sorry for leaving the owner alone at home, so I cooked a sumptuous meal to reward her, but I didn't see Xianyu when I entered the house, only the ones that were eaten by the dog general The tattered paper pattern scares Qing Guang quite a bit.

Seeing Xianyu's obedient and obedient appearance now, Qingguang couldn't get angry even if he was full of anger. He rubbed his temples and said, "Anyway, no matter what you say, the master is actively admitting his mistakes, and he is determined not to change it." He will pretend The rice, seafood soup, and grilled fish with salt were put away, and he said, "Tonight's extra meal is gone." Anyway, the major general will meet for dinner.

It's not that he's stingy, but that the master's experience this time is really too dangerous, and he was lucky to meet Pandong when he came back safely.

Xianyu "...qaq."

Tsurumaru "...qa...wait! I'm innocent!"

Qingguang turned a deaf ear to the cries of his fellow criminals, and was extremely ruthless.Candlestick Qie Guangzhong looked at the pitiful appearance of one big and one small, couldn't help laughing, and said, "I didn't expect to meet like this, Mr. Crane. But this time is too risky. Master ran to the swamp. You should go to the swamp first." Bringing her back is a long-term plan."

Tsurumaru tilted his head and said, "I also thought about retreating first, but Yujiang asked me if I wanted to watch Seimei Gong Kagami Dance... Of course I wanted to!"

Guangzhong "..."

Tsurumaru "Aren't you curious?"

Guangzhong sighed, stood up and took out the spare lunch box from the back of the bedroom screen, picked it up and left.

Xianyu "...qaq!!" Erkang handed.

Tsurumaru "..." It is also wrong to tell the truth!

……

Although Tsurumaru is a millennium-old knife like Mikazuki, Hikakiri, and Kagemaru, he does not have the depth of vicissitudes of life. He is neither old nor forgetful, and he always looks cheerful and cheerful, and he can get along with anyone.Despite the occasional mischief, he can hold the scales and make people laugh and cry without touching the bottom line.

It only took half a day for Tsurumaru to integrate into the life of the major general's mansion naturally, and there was no need for Xianyu to worry about anything, so she refocused her attention on the [Tachi] she had snatched from the priest before.

"This isn't Taidao, General."

When Xian Yu put his hands on the vibrating knife and injected spiritual power, Yao Yan said suddenly.Before she could be surprised, the knife in front of her was already covered by flower petals.Xianyu hurriedly took a step back to open the distance, and the newly arrived Fu Sangshen had appeared. He had light pink hair and was wearing a cassock, but he didn't have the abstinence of monks. Words of melancholy surround.The cherry blossoms that Fu Sangshen appeared perfectly matched his aura, and the petals stained on his hair fell on his eyelids with the breeze, complementing each other beautifully.

Fu Sangshen, the swordsman, took off the petals on his eyelashes, looked at the little Xianyu sitting on the ground, and said in a low voice, "You too, do you want the symbol of the king to serve you..."

Hearing the familiar key words, Xianyu sat up in shock and said, "The symbol of the king?!"

"There is indeed such a saying among human beings." He said sadly.

"I know!" Xian Yu clapped his palms and said excitedly, "Do you have a brother who might also wear robes!"

"That's right..." He replied with doubts on his face.

"That's right!" Xianyu became excited. There were rumors that the king came to the world. The former masters of the two brothers, one was a teacher and the other was a monk, so they both wore cassocks.She was sure she had guessed correctly, and clenched her fists with both hands and said, "The Supreme Master of the Martial Arts, the treasured sword slays the dragon. No one dares not to obey the order. Yitian does not come out, who will fight for the front! It's you, Yitian Sword!" The teacher is too pink cassock!

"No."

"..." Xianyu turned to look at him.

"I am Da Dao, Zong San Zuo Wen."

"... Oh." Sitting listlessly.