The castle tower watchtower. Genichirō was wearing armor and a haori, with a samurai sword and a bow hanging on his waist and back. He turned his back to the entrance of the watchtower, looking at the clouds covering the mountaintop in the distance. When Li You, Lang and Ying Ma came up, he turned around. Genichirō first looked at Li You: "I heard that you had a close exchange with my samurai." Li You smiled and replied: "This is what I should do, no need to thank me." Genichirō: "... Humph." Then he looked at Lang. "Here you are, Qingzi's ninja." Lang also looked at him: "... Lord Genichirō."
Genichirō raised his hand: "Questions and answers are useless! I cut off your left arm and took Qingzi away before, all for the sake of protecting Ashina. Now I just have a better plan, so I gave up this plan!" "But if things can't be done, I will still seek Long Yin! So, do you understand?" Lang nodded and pulled out the wedge pill. Genichirō nodded: "Very good!" He also drew out his sword and walked towards Wolf. Lang: "...I'm on." Then he stepped forward and slashed with his sword! Genichirō: "Good!" He raised his sword to block! "Dang--!!" The two of them fought in one place. Li You and Yingma had retreated to the edge, leaving the rooftop space for the two of them. As for Jiulang, he was not allowed to come up at all. Eingma watched Genichirō and Wolf fighting, and his face was a little nervous. And Li You was a little distracted. The scene in front of him... was too similar. In a trance, he seemed to have returned to the fragmented world before, and he transformed into Genichirō and fought against Wolf. He subconsciously clenched his sword. And the fight between Genichirō and Wolf continued. The crisp sound of the blades colliding continued, and in the sparks flying around, the two swords had clashed for who knows how many times!
"Dang--!!" When the battle started, Wolf was clearly at a disadvantage. Genichirō swung his sword and slashed continuously, his offensive was swift and fierce, his movements were smooth and powerful, and his Qi cultivation was extremely profound. Under his continuous attacks, Wolf could only passively defend for a while. But as his Qi was consumed, when it approached the critical point, Wolf seemed to awaken again. Facing Genichirō's heavy slash, Wolf suddenly took a step forward, but not backward, but stepped to the side! Genichirō: "!" Li You: "...Oh?" Then, while Genichirō was unable to turn around and dodge, Wolf stabbed him in the back from the side! "Dang--!" Genichirō still turned around at the critical moment and blocked Wolf's attack. But the force of this knife made Genichirō, who was hastily defending, take a step back. He looked surprised, but he did not stop, and stepped forward and swung his sword! This time, the wolf jumped back, dodged Genichirō's attack lightly, and pulled away. Genichirō snorted coldly, took off the wooden bow behind him, quickly bent the bow and put arrows on it, and shot two arrows in succession! The wolf's eyes were sharp, and he raised his knife to accurately deflect the arrow, but Genichirō had already stepped forward quickly and swung his knife to cut! "Dang--!" Somewhat beyond Genichirō's expectation, the wolf also blocked this knife. But Genichirō continued to swing his knife, and the knife light and energy covered the wolf like rain! "Dang--dang--dang--!!" The wolf was not at all confused, and raised his knife with strength, and actually blocked all of Genichirō's continuous slashes again! The continuous slashes were unsuccessful, and even Genichirō felt that his chest was empty, and he was weak for a moment, and his movements were interrupted. Of course, the wolf would not miss such a good opportunity, and he stepped forward and slashed! "Shua——" Fortunately, Genichirō had an extraordinary physique and recovered quickly. He pulled back and avoided the knife, but Wolf's wedge ball still cut his haori. Genichirō retreated, his face full of solemnity. He stared at Wolf and said, "... Nice fight, Qingzi's ninja." "But... it's not over yet!"
He took off the big bow behind him again, charged an arrow and shot it at Wolf! Wolf did not choose to block it hard. He stepped sideways to avoid the arrow, then moved closer and stabbed Genichirō's chest and abdomen again. "Dang——!" Genichirō blocked the knife, but Wolf's attack was not over yet! He spun around and used martial arts! Whirlwind Slash! "Dangdang——!" Genichirō was forced to retreat again, and he felt a little out of breath. He took a deep breath, and his body suddenly straightened up, and the knife in his hand gently dropped. Outside the castle tower, there were no clouds in the sky, but a faint thunder sound came from somewhere. The wolf was a little puzzled, but he still went forward to chase again. Genichirō suddenly opened his eyes wide! He jumped up suddenly, and the knife in his hand was wrapped with golden lightning. In the strong light, he slashed down with one knife! Thunder of Ba! The wolf was shocked and instinctively tried to raise his knife to block, but in the face of the power of lightning, this was just a futile resistance. As Genichirō swung his knife down, the golden lightning instantly wrapped around the wolf's whole body! The power of lightning caused great damage to the wolf's body and fixed him in place! Genichirō landed and walked slowly: "... It's over, Qingzi's ninja." He raised his knife and slashed! Genichirō did not intend to kill the wolf with this knife, so he did not gather his energy, but just pretended. But at this moment, the wolf suddenly shook, broke free from the shackles of thunder and lightning, and then stabbed instinctively! Genichiro was also surprised: "...so fast!?" He stepped away quickly, but the wolf pounced on him again, slashing with his knife! "Clang, clang, clang--!!" Genichiro was suppressed for a moment and found it difficult to resist the wolf's slashing attack. He suddenly shouted loudly, seized the opportunity and kicked the wolf away, and then the energy in his body surged again! The wolf saw something and stopped chasing, keeping a distance from Genichiro. And after a short period of gathering energy, Genichiro will jump up again! But at this moment, two shurikens suddenly flew out and stabbed Wolf and Genichiro!
"Um!?""…!" "clang--!!" Both of them reacted, deflected the attack, and the exchange was interrupted. They all turned their heads and looked at the person who threw the shuriken. Genichiro said in a deep voice: "...What do you want to do, Li You?" The wolf was also puzzled. Li You smiled and said, "That's it, right? It's not a life-or-death battle, so there's no need for both sides to suffer losses. How about a draw this time?" Wolf and Genichiro looked at each other. Although they both felt a little reluctant, they still did not continue. The two of them put away their knives and walked over. Wolf was still taciturn. He just said "I'm going to find Qingzi" and went downstairs. Li You nodded to him and didn't say anything. Genichiro was more direct: "Why did you interrupt our fight?" Li You said: "You have been forced to use your stunts, I don't think there is any need to continue fighting, right?" Genichiro: "You..." Li You smiled: "Although Ba Zhilei is very powerful, it is actually full of flaws in the face of people who know how to deal with it. If the wolf catches your stunt, how will you do it?" Genichiro stared at Li You for a long time before saying, "If he can really catch my Tomoe Thunder, then I lose!" Li You then nodded: "That's right, then you did lose just now." Genichiro: "!?" "…What did you say?" Li You didn't argue with him and pulled Yingma over. "You couldn't see it from the angle just now, but Eima and I could see it clearly. When you gathered energy to trigger thunder for the second time, the wolf was already ready to take off." "You, who are proficient in using Ba Zhilei, should know very well what he is going to do, right?" Genichiro looked at Eima, and Eima nodded and said: "The ancient divine industry, the art of thunder return. Lord Wolf was indeed preparing for this just now." "Although this move is not just as simple as jumping up to catch thunder and lightning. It requires extremely high skills in the use of energy and energy. But judging from the cultivation level shown by Lord Wolf, I believe he can do it. ” Genichiro murmured: "Surprisingly..." Li You was a little surprised. After all, he didn't know before that if he wanted to return from thunder, it would depend on the level of energy control... It's a good thing that he knows it now, otherwise if he really went to the Palace of Origin with the wolf in the future, when he faced the beautiful Yuga warriors, they jumped up and thundered, and he foolishly followed the jump and wanted to return with thunder, but because of If you have the wrong luck, it will be a huge loss if you are turned into a family that has no love. While Li You was feeling happy in his heart, Xian Yilang also came to his senses. He snorted and said: "...In this case, he is slightly better in this fight! But next time, I will win!"
Li You: Ah, yes, yes. He really couldn't bear to hit Genichiro. Even if he had the strength of the wolf's version and reached the level of Tomoe, he would probably not be able to defeat the wolf in the end... Naturally, Genichiro didn't know what Li You was thinking. He turned around and looked at the swirling clouds in the distance again, and said to Li You: "The monks from Xianfeng Temple you brought back have already joined the army's training, but their numbers are too small and they really don't have much fighting power." "On the other hand, some members of the Snake Eyes clan have already arrived in the city, and I have temporarily allocated the Wangyue Tower area to them to avoid conflicts with other Weiming clan members. "As for the suggestions you made, I have already started to implement them. As for the effect, we can only wait and see later." Li You also nodded: "We must make the Weiming people adapt to the existence of the Snake Eyes clan as soon as possible. They will play a very important role in the coming battle.” “Then, about what I said before, about the rats in the city. "These rats, especially the Gu Yingzhong, it is indeed necessary to drive them out and leave no one behind, otherwise all the movements on our side will be under the control of the enemy. "The old man used to do mouse hunting, but now that he is recovering from illness, I plan to continue this task. And by chance, the wolf has also joined us, so we can let him go with us. "You have already fought with him personally, now you won't doubt his strength, right?" Genichiro nodded honestly: "He has superb swordsmanship and is also very skilled in using his energy. He is a strong man. He is very different from a few days ago." Li You laughed and said: "At that time, people had just come out of the well and were weak, so they looked very handsome. It's different now." "Anyway, as long as you have no objection, let's sort it out again. The next thing to do is to train the troops, dig out the rats, and strengthen the city defense. "The specific matters have been discussed before. I'll leave the training to you. I'll go and do my own thing." Genichiro also nodded, so Li You waved and went downstairs. Genichiro stood there, thinking intently, while Eima walked over and said: "...Sir Genichiro, don't push yourself too hard. Isshin-sama also said that if Ashina Kingdom's fall is the general trend, then just let him go." Genichiro shook his head: "...Eima, as I said, you and my grandfather can see clearly, but I can't." “This land that gave birth to me and raised me, this country that my grandfather took back after a bloody battle, I will never allow her to be trampled by outsiders! "Even if I have to do whatever it takes, I will definitely... protect Ashina!" Yingma was silent for a long time before sighing: "...You are still the same." "But now, at least Master Li You is here. He is a magical figure. With his help, maybe we can really keep Wei's name this time, right?" Xian Yilang looked at the direction Li You left and nodded: "...I can definitely do it." Downstairs, Qingzi's bedroom. Jiulang was reading ancient books in the library when he heard the wolf walking down. He quickly went over and asked, "How are you? Are you not injured?" Wolf shook his head: "Don't worry, Mr. Genichiro and I are fine." Jiulang breathed a sigh of relief: "...That's good, that's good." "...Genichiro-sama, you are really strong. I also want to be like him and move forward unswervingly after identifying my goal."
The wolf knelt on one knee in front of him and said, "No matter where you want to go, I will follow you." Jiulang smiled happily and nodded vigorously: "Yes! I believe, Wolf, you will always be with me." At this moment, footsteps were heard upstairs again, and Li You walked down. The wolf stood up and looked at Li You with Jiulang. Li You looked at the nervous look of the two of them. He was stunned for a moment, and then he didn't know whether to laugh or cry. No, you two don’t have to be so guarded against me, right? He thought about it and decided that it would be better to gain some favorability first. So, he came to the two of them and asked: "Qingzi, have you found the information about cutting off Long Yin?" Jiulang hesitated for a moment, then nodded and said, "I have found some records about how to cut off Long Yin." Li You said: "There is indeed a record about cutting off immortality in the library. It was left by the previous father-in-law, Long Yinqingzi, who once lived in the city." "And there are many remaining records he left behind. If you search carefully, you can get a lot of information. "For example, how to go to the fairyland, and how to kill Long Yin." Jiulang was a little surprised: "How do you know this? I rummaged through the library and found some scattered records!" Li Youyou: "I know more than you can imagine. But unfortunately, I won't tell you now." "According to our agreement, after Ashina successfully survives the offensive from the inner palace, I will go with the wolf to find a way to cut off immortality. Before that, I will keep a lot of key information secret. "You should be able to understand, right?" Jiulang was not dissatisfied: "After all, we want to prevent us from moving secretly, I understand." Li You was very satisfied with this, so he said: "Very good. But I won't give up the wolf with nothing, so for the sake of fairness, let's exchange a mission for the wolf for a piece of information. Whatever you want to know, I can answer you." Jiulang and the wolf looked at each other, and then said: "So... I want to know first, what do you plan to let the wolf do?" Li Youyou: "It's very simple. There are too many rats in Ashina City, which is very annoying. In the past, Mr. Yixin was responsible for cleaning them up, but now, it's up to us." "Wolf, I want you to put on the costume of a tengu and hunt the rats in the city. No matter they are the Lone Shadows or the Luanbo, don't let anyone go. "Of course, if you discover the leader of the Lone Shadows, you must remember to send me a message. We will try our best to capture him alive and torture him for information." After hearing this, Jiuro breathed a sigh of relief. Although the Lone Shadows are not difficult to deal with, for the wolf, this task is definitely not difficult. The wolf also nodded and said: "I accept it, then, information." Li You looked at Jiulang: "What do you want to ask?" Jiulang thought for a moment and then asked: "Then my question is, do you know... Immortal Slash?" Li You smiled: "The response is very quick. Yes, for your goal of cutting off the undead, the Immortal Slash is a must. Whether it is used to kill the undead, make you bleed, Jiulang, or obtain the key to the final need. Things are like that.”
“And it is true that the Immortal Slash is in Xianfeng Temple and is being properly kept. "Xianfeng Temple is now under my control. I can take the wolf to get this Immortal Slash later." Jiulang nodded: "Okay, that's settled." "It's a deal." Li You paused and then said, "By the way, here's another piece of information." "Kuroro, Wolf. Do you know who was behind the tragedy at the Hirata Residence three years ago?" Kuro was stunned: "...Pingtian massacre? How could you..." The wolf frowned slightly, as if Li You's question touched his sleeping memory and gave him a headache. Li Youyou: "...the mastermind behind the Pingtian massacre wanted to gain the power of Long Yin, so he colluded with the bandits and the inner government and broke into the Pingtian family." "And you are all familiar with that person." Li You looked at the wolf: "...he is your adoptive father, Xiao." "Moreover, he is not dead, he is still hiding in the dark, conspiring with the inner government to seize Long Yin. "Some of the many rats in the city were sent out by him." Jiulang: "!?" Wolf: "... Ugh!" He covered his head with his hands, his face showing pain. It can be seen that the past memories seem to be trying to surface, causing Wolf considerable pain. "Wolf!? Are you okay?" Jiulang was a little worried. Wolf shook his head slightly and calmed down. He took a deep breath and looked at Li You: "...Do you have any evidence for what you said?" Li You spread his hands: "How can I have evidence for something that happened three years ago? But, don't you have a guardian bell in your hand? Take it out and let me see." Wolf took it out as he said, and Jiulang recognized it at a glance: "Ah! This is not mine..." Li You said: "Just follow the request of the person who entrusted it to you and enshrine it in front of the Buddha statue. In this way, your memory will come back." "It's just right, you can also go back to see the Buddha carving master." Wolf was silent for a moment, nodded, and put away the guardian bell. He then looked at Li You: "... Lord Li You, do you have any other requests? If not, I will go to hunt mice." Li You thought for a moment and said: "If there is a chance, let's explore the hiding place of the owl." Wolf nodded in agreement. So Li You said: "There is nothing else, you go."
Wolf then went to the warehouse, found a Tengu costume to change into, said goodbye to Jiulang and left. Li You did not stay and also left Qingzi's room. He did not go far, but went directly back to his residence, where Aiji was. When Li You entered the door, she was sitting in the room, meditating with her eyes closed. She was not wearing the previous combat uniform, but only a rag that barely covered her body. And around her, a series of deep green air currents swirled around her, looking like clouds and mist. Li You watched quietly, and Aiji's state did not last long. He soon recovered, exhaled, and opened his eyes. "…Li You, tell me before you enter next time." Li You nodded: "I will definitely do that next time. How is it, how is it controlled?" Aiji pulled the tattered cloak on his body helplessly: "Look at this thing, what do you think? God knows why the energy I cultivate is so different from yours!" A day ago, Aiji had successfully broken through the level of perceiving internal energy and was able to stimulate energy through Li You's guidance. But what they didn't expect was that although Aiji's body could cultivate energy like ordinary people, when it was used, it was not colorless and white like other people, but a kind of strange dark blue energy. In addition, this energy also has a strong corrosive ability to other objects. Even the Night Demon Hunter suit she was originally wearing could not withstand it and was corroded with several large holes. As a result, she had to take off the Night Demon Hunter suit every time she cultivated energy and change into the simple clothes prepared by Ying Ma for her. Ying Ma had also seen the energy that Aiji had cultivated, but even she didn't know where this strange energy came from. She could only judge that it should be harmless to Aiji's body and she could continue to cultivate. Aiji sighed and stood up. The tattered outer robe could hardly block anything. Li You twitched his mouth and turned his head: "... I'm talking to you, at least change your clothes first?" Aiji glanced at him and looked indifferent: "It doesn't matter, right? I'm a night demon now. Is there any need to be shy about this body?" Li You had already picked up a robe beside her and put it on her, saying: "No matter what kind of body it is, you are you. So, you have to respect yourself." Aiji was stunned. "...Okay, I'll listen to you." Before Li You could answer, he heard the system prompt sound. [Companion's favorability increased. ] [Aiji (Night Demon Queen Half-Adult)] [Favorability: 82 (+3), Trust: 87 (+2). 】 【Ding! 】 【Congratulations! The favorability and trust of "Aiji" have reached 80, and this companion has successfully gotten rid of the obstacle of self-cognition with your help. The unique function of this companion, mental connection, has been unlocked. 】 【Please confirm the unique function of this companion in the companion section. 】 It's rare to have free time today, so I will update one more chapter. If there are any mistakes or omissions, I will correct them tomorrow.
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