juvenile onmyoji

After entering Tianzhigao City, Lizi realized why the outer wall was so tall.

Contrary to the specification that Ping'an-kyo extends in all directions, and the central axis of a Suzaku Avenue divides the city into two halves.The streets of Tian Zhi Gao City are winding and winding, and each building is tens of meters high.Like stacked pavilions, colorful lanterns hang outside the windows.

Under these towering towers that tower like giant trees, there are many small houses hidden.During the day, they are gray and unremarkable.

At night, under the bright lights of the tower, you can see the houses on the ground floor, lighting up secretly like small mushrooms.

Gods are also divided into rich and poor.The 800 million gods living on Gaotianyuan were divided into three cities.The Fragrant Mountain of the Sky, the Yaskawa of the Sky, and the High City of the Sky.

Most of the gods who are struggling on the poverty line live in low-rise houses, and they can't even pay for the oil to light the lamps.Not to mention living in a tall, spacious and bright loft.

Their god names are also strange, such as the god of oranges and the god of white radish.This is not bad, and occasionally a few believers can still be found.Because he wanted to have a better harvest of his own oranges and radishes, he went to worship the gods.

Still other gods arose by chance.It may be a fallen leaf, or it may be a joke.Turned into a god because of a short-term worship.

There are also some gods who are in charge of mountains, rivers, rivers, trees, flowers and plants.If a certain river dries up, or a certain tree becomes extinct.Without the worship of believers, and without the power of nature, he became the most impoverished god in Gao Tianyuan.

The tall and meandering Tianzhigao City has an incredible scene of extreme hardship and bitterness.

"Life in Tianzhigao City is so difficult, why don't they go to the human world?" Lizi asked, "Since they are gods, they should have spiritual power. Anywhere is better than a place full of gods."

"Without the believer's power of faith, the gods will slowly disappear. Gao Tianyuan is full of spiritual power, which can temporarily protect their bodies. If you leave Gao Tianyuan, they will slowly disappear." Qingming walked and looked at the shops beside the crooked street.

"I see." Lizi nodded, her eyes caught the person walking out of the low house in the dark.He appeared to be a middle-aged man with a thin build.Although this person is dressed in simple clothes, he is a god after all.She quickly looked away and kept staring at people, which could easily cause trouble.

But the middle-aged gods still noticed them.

"Hey, are you from Weiyuan China? I don't know which city it is?"

Rika and Seimei stopped, and said cautiously, "From Heian-kyo."

The eyes of the middle-aged god immediately brightened up, "Ah, it's Heianjing. Are you going back later? Or are you staying here?"

"I'll be back in a while," Lizi pursed her lips and smiled, "How did you know at a glance that we are from Weiyuan China?"

"Look left and right, you look like you are sightseeing," said the middle-aged god, "and your eyes are clear, and you don't look like a monster who came to work."

"Are there any monsters looking for work here?" Lizi was a little surprised.

"Yes," said the middle-aged god, "big gods will have god servants, but ordinary gods can only find monsters if they want god servants. Some monsters don't want to live in the gap between humans and onmyoji, so Find a way to come to Gaotianyuan."

"I see." Lizi nodded, with a distant smile on her face, she almost wrote on her face that we were leaving.

Seeing that they were about to leave, the middle-aged god hesitated and shouted, "I don't know if you can help me to see someone when you return to Ping'an capital later. It won't take too much time for you, I know Where does she live?"

"Can't you go by yourself?" Lizi asked.

"No way," the middle-aged god smiled slightly, "my spiritual power is already very weak. If you leave Gaotianyuan and arrive at Heianjing, you may not be able to walk back. It's not very difficult. This person is my last believer .”

"Usually I would know her recent situation from the incense sticks she lit. But recently she didn't light the incense sticks. I would like to ask you to take a look for me. Don't come back to tell me after reading it. Just write a picture of a thousand paper cranes. Just send it to me."

He took out a piece of shimmering paper from his pocket, "This is the letter paper produced in Gaotianyuan, as long as you write my name on it, I can receive it. Ah, I forgot to mention, my name is Shiranui."

"Shiranui was originally the name of a kind of orange tree. Although the fruit looks ugly, it tastes very sweet. But now people prefer to eat a kind of orange called Kiyomi, which is round, smooth, and good-looking. No one reads it any more. My name prays for a good harvest of oranges, except for this believer."

There was a faint smile in his eyes, "There is a Shiranui tree in the yard of her house. Every spring, she would earnestly pray for a good harvest under the tree. It is the only Shiranui tree that I can keep A little bit of spiritual power to live in."

"Sometimes, she would say something about herself in her prayers. It has been a long time, and it feels like we are like friends. This spring has passed, and half of summer has passed. But her prayers have not come through. "

"Although I know that the lifespan of human beings is short. It will be a matter of time, so I am worried, so I would like to ask you to help me."

It turned out to be a god that was about to disappear.

Lizi glanced at the dilapidated and small houses around her.The gods created by human beings' occasional thoughts even have their own shrines when they are prosperous.

But as time goes by, some gods will be abandoned by the times, and there will be fewer and fewer believers.Just like this Shiranui.When everyone loved to eat His oranges, they also prayed to Him with hope.

Made when needed, discarded when not needed.The god living in the small house reminded her of Fusangshen.One was abandoned and slowly disappeared, and the other was abandoned and turned into a youkai who took revenge on humans.

Humans seem to be less powerful than youkai and gods, but unknowingly become the cause of their life and death.This is the connection that the Shemale God will never be able to part with.

Lizi took the letter paper, "Tell me the address of that believer. I will help you find her when I get back."

There was deep gratitude on Shiranui's face. He bowed and said with a smile, "The address is easy to remember. It's in the alley opposite the Ebisu Daisami Shrine on Sanjo Avenue. Once you enter the third yard, there are oranges planted in it." The tree’s house. The hostess is Mei.”

"Okay, I'll make a note of it." Lizi nodded.

They were about to turn around and leave when Shiranui hurriedly stopped them, "That... please take this thing. It's my thank you."

Lizi looked back and saw that he was holding a small bead in both hands.The beads were shining brightly, for some reason, she suddenly wanted to speak out the words of admiration in her heart.

"What a beautiful bead." She thought so and said so.

Shiranui smiled and said, "I found this in a clam shell as tall as a man when I was full of spiritual power. This is the Pearl of Truth. You can tell from its name that it has the ability to tell the truth." Ability. But there are only two chances left to use it. I used it twice.”

"Pearl of truth?" Qingming's eyes moved slightly.

"Yes, when using it, just pinch it secretly between your fingers. You will find that it has broken a layer of shell. This layer of shell is broken into fine powder and floats in the air, which can make people around you involuntarily tell the truth."

"But the time is uncertain. Sometimes it is a day and a night, as long as people who pass through that area will tell the truth. Sometimes it can only last for a moment. This also depends on luck."

"Will people who use it involuntarily tell the truth?" Riko asked.

"That won't work." Shiranui put the bead in Lizi's hand, with a sorry expression on his face, "This thing looks amazing, but it is still a waste product for people who don't need it. I'm sorry, I can take it This is the only thing that is sold. It is really embarrassing to force you to accept such a thank you gift."

"No, I need it very much." Li Zi had a big smile on her face.

Although the Pearl of Truth has not been crushed, to a certain extent it will make people around her willing to tell the truth.Know that this thing is really needed by the other party.Shiranui gave a genuinely relieved smile and said, "That's really nice."

After saying goodbye to Shiranui, Rika and Seimei left here.

"I really didn't expect it. I was still worried about how to ask Yueyue God. Now it seems that I am half sure." Lizi said, "I just don't know how to talk to Yueyue God?"

"Well," Qingming frowned slightly, "You're right, it's difficult to get Yuedu to speak. If Xinmi is involved, we have to be prepared to be silenced. How can we make him speak?"

"Let's find Tsukiyomi-kun's residence first." Riko said, "As for the name of the visit, we can ask Ebisu God. If he is willing to ask on our behalf, there is no need to worry. Although I feel that all hopes are suppressed It's also pretty reckless on Ebisu the Great."

Seimei smiled, "If you can think of this, it's not reckless. Indeed, Ebisu knows too many secrets about us. It seems inappropriate. Think of another way." He turned to a soba restaurant opposite The shop took a look, "You wait here, I'll go over and ask and I'll be back."

Lizi nodded, watching him use a spell to change his appearance, then strode towards the soba noodle shop, and said a few words to the waiter, the frog monster.The frog monster pointed his finger, Seimei walked out of the shop and turned into the alley on the left.

Lizi quietly stood under the banyan tree and waited, glancing at the passing gods from time to time.Every god has the wind and frost of running for life on his face.

In the distance, there is an oil house more than ten meters high, with faint blue smoke floating above it.At night, it will be a place for the gods to bathe.Seeing a white dragon flying across the sky, she secretly sighed in her heart, it really is a world of hidden spirits.

"Hey, are you here?" A surprised voice came from behind.

Lizi turned her head and found that standing behind turned out to be Amaterasu.Thinking of what Yebisu said about Gao Tian Yuan Amaterasu's territory, she felt a little guilty for no reason.There is an uninvited feeling.

"I heard from Ebisu that you went out to sea, did you just come back?" Amaterasu still maintained his appearance in the country of mirrors, speaking in the appearance of a young Tachibana Shunta.

"Yes." She nodded slightly startled.Hearing that Ebisu told Amaterasu about his itinerary, he suddenly had the feeling of being known and approved by the authorities.

"Come and visit Tianzhidao City." Amaterasu said with a smile.

"Well, I'm waiting for Master Seimei to ask the way." Lizi said.

"Where are we going? I know the way." Amaterasu said enthusiastically, as if he had nothing to do.

Lizi pursed her lips lightly, she couldn't say that, she couldn't say that I was going to your brother's house to show him the truth.

"Where are you going?" Pear asked.

"I just came out of my brother's house." Amaterasu pointed casually.

"Hey, is it Yuedushen?" Lizi's heart moved slightly, and she crushed the pearl of truth in a subtle way. "At this time, Tsukuyomi should be sleeping."

The powder of the Pearl of Truth slowly drifted away, and Amaterasu inhaled it into the nasal cavity without noticing it.

"That kid likes to stay up all day. He won't sleep at this moment. The fruit he grows in the yard can only be seen but not eaten. I just sent him some fruit, but I forgot to bring him grapes. He likes to eat grapes the most .But I'm too lazy to make another trip, let's talk about it next time."

Lizi felt a little joy in her heart, this bead really worked.

She pretended to be curious and continued to ask, "Gods have always been cool and indifferent in my heart. I didn't expect that you and Yuedushen get along like human siblings."

Amaterasu said with a smile, "Yuedu and I are brothers and sisters, we are very close. I never knock on the door when I go to Yuedu's house. I just push the door and enter. I also speak directly and never beat around the bush. .That kid is very naughty, if he doesn't listen to me, I'll just slap him on the head."

"I never allow him to question my words. If he questions me, I slap him in the head. Denying my decision also slaps him in the head."

It really is a hot sun.Li Zi kept it in her heart, "Why do you still maintain the appearance of Tachibana Shunta in Takamahara?" She wanted to confirm whether Amaterasu usually showed this appearance to others.

"I think it's quite convenient." Amaterasu said with a smile, "Otherwise, I will use my original appearance, and everyone will be more polite when they see me. I will use the appearance of Tachibana Shunta, and only those who are very familiar with me will know who I am. Who. It’s very convenient to go anywhere.”

Riko smiled and said, "Tsukiyomi-sama usually sees you like this?"

"Of course," Amaterasu also found it a little funny, "Even if he looks at a boy, he will call me sister."

Lizi nodded, and asked a little cryptically about the way Amaterasu and Yueyue get along.Also observe the other person's speaking habits.

Amaterasu talked about the interesting stories about himself and his younger brother for a long time, until he got dry and said, "In short, they are a very ordinary pair of siblings. I have the same troubles as people and demons. My younger brother always causes trouble." , I will follow behind to clean up the mess."

"Little Li." There was a whisper from behind, Lizi turned her head and saw Qingming coming out of the alley behind them.

"Your companion is looking for you," Amaterasu looked at Qingming with a smile.For some reason, there was a familiar feeling in her eyes.Looking at Qingming is like looking at a very kind acquaintance.

"I'm leaving now," Amaterasu said, "You guys go on shopping."

"Please go slowly." Qingming bowed and saluted, and Amaterasu accepted Qingming's salute unceremoniously, "It's still you who are polite. It's not like that kid Yueyue."

Amaterasu, who had passed the time for a while, left contentedly.

Lizi stared at her back until she couldn't see her before turning around and asking in a breathy voice, "How long have you been listening?"

Seimei put his fingers on his lips, and pulled Lizi away from here.

They walked along the winding path for a long time, and after standing still in a dark corner, they pulled up the barrier.

Only then did Qingming speak, "I've been listening since he came over."

He took a few glances at Lizi, and asked softly, "Do you want to pretend to be Amaterasu, and go find Yuedu routines?"

"Well," Lizi nodded, "Although it's a bit risky, I've been hesitating. But Amaterasu's eyes on you before leaving made me firm in my mind. The person they know is not me, but you."

"It was also because of you that we saw us leave in a panic on the day of the monthly reading. Obviously they were unwilling to reveal this relationship. Ask Ebisu for help. Although the answer can be obtained under the action of the Pearl of Truth. But after the fact Very troublesome."

"If Master Ebisu listens to something that shouldn't be heard, we are afraid that Amaterasu and his brother will turn against each other afterwards. In this way, we will invisibly bring trouble to Master Ebisu. Why don't we pretend to be Amaterasu and go to set the moon to read. Even if It is our own responsibility to go through the gang.”

"However, I don't think things are bad. I carefully observed Amaterasu's demeanor and actions just now. I also asked a lot of details about her getting along with Yueyue. Even if it fails, there is still your relationship, which may help us Get away with it."

"What if we guess wrong and there is no acquaintance relationship?" Qingming asked.

"That's not scary, let's go back in time." Lizi said with a smile, "I will go back in time this time, and my memory will not be erased."

"Then, let's do this." Seimei said, "However, it seems that Amaterasu is going to see Tsukiyomi alone. I can't go directly with you. Just pretend to be a pattern on your clothes."

As he said this, he took out a piece of talisman paper from the talisman bag.The light shone, and Shunta Tachibana was the only one left in the alley.

Lizi touched her face, looked down at her clothes, and knew that Seimei had changed her into Amaterasu's just now.

"Master Seimei?"

"I'm on your shoulder." Qingming's voice came from beside her ear.

Lizi turned her head and saw the orange bird embroidered on her shoulder winked at her.She couldn't help laughing, and gently stroked the little bird with her hand, "You have really turned into a pattern."

"Don't touch," Xiaoniao said in a youthful and smiling voice, "Let's go, don't forget to buy grapes."

"Can't forget."

Pears were not bought too much, nor were they bought too few.I bought too much, I am afraid that next time Amaterasu will give you grapes, Yuedu will say that you haven't finished eating what you gave last time.

It is not Amaterasu's habit to buy less.Amaterasu usually buys a large basket of various fruits, which is enough for half a month.She would choose green fruits to buy, because Yuedu doesn't like to eat too sweet things.

After buying grapes, she walked along the avenue and found the address Seimei asked not far from the oil house.

This is also a huge tower.Walking to the front, you can see that the exterior of the tower is covered with golden glaze.Under the sunlight, there are layers of colors flowing.

It looks like it's full of money, and it's so different from the low houses I've seen before.Sure enough, it is the place where only great gods can live.

Walking into the tower, you will see three bright circles facing you.Walk up, and silently recite the honored name of Yuedu in my heart.The aperture instantly bursts with intense light.Lizi felt her body shaking slightly, but stood still in the next second.

The light dissipated, and a street appeared in front of him.There are many tall mansions lined up on the street.The name of the god is hung outside the mansion.She saw the names of many gods that only appeared in textbooks, and even ancient gods, and felt a little dazed for a while.

She walked slowly along the road, and saw the mansion with Tsukiyomi's name written on it next to a huge camphor tree.

It seems that the interior of this tower, which is no more than ten meters long and wide, has been transformed by magic.Like the boats in Ebisu.It looks small on the outside, but infinitely large on the inside.

Looking up, you can't see that you are in the tower at all.The sky is blue, with clouds and the sun.Each mansion has a courtyard with Zhongman flowers and trees.Presumably, every floor of this building has fake suns and clouds created by magic.

Wasting time in a wild way of thinking will not save her from this visit.Lizi calmed down, recalled Amaterasu's expression, took a deep breath, reached out to pick up the frame containing the grapes, and walked to Yueyue's house.

Qingming's small laughter came from next to his ear, "Relax, even if the other party is Yuedu God, I can still take you out of here."

Hearing Seimei's voice, Lizi felt a little relieved.She looked back at Yueyue's mansion.The door is ajar and opens with a push.

Although she was apprehensive, she still walked in with a blank expression.According to Amaterasu's habit, he kicked his legs back and closed the door.

The huge noise alarmed Tsukiyomi, and his cold face instantly appeared in the air.But this coldness disappeared the moment he saw Lizi, "Why is it here again? I just fell asleep."

Tsukiyomi rubbed her sleepy eyes and walked out of the air.Glancing at the frame at Lizi's feet, he lifted his head and said, "It's grapes."

There was a smile on Yueyue's face, looking very tired.At this time, it is not difficult to understand if it is converted into night.It was three o'clock in the morning, when people were most sleepy.

Taking advantage of his drowsy mind, Lizi quickly crushed the only remaining pearl of truth.The small nacelle was pinched and shattered, and the powder quietly floated into Yueyue's nasal cavity.

"I was a little surprised to see two people in Gaotianyuan today," she said.

An uncomfortable expression immediately appeared on Yuedu's face, "Is it Qingming and Lihuazi? I saw it too, and it's all my fault, sister. I feel uncomfortable just thinking about it now."

Lizi frowned according to Amaterasu's displeased expression, "How can you blame me?"

"Isn't it your decision?" Yuedu was even more dissatisfied, already sleepy and in a very bad mood.The accumulated dissatisfaction was immediately poured out under the effect of the Pearl of Truth.