With a cold snort, Chaimen Katsumi turned his head and stopped talking to the old woman while carrying his hoe.
He looks just like an old child.
Instead, it was the old woman who had just quarreled with him who took the initiative to talk to Bai Luo.
"My dear, the old man doesn't know how to entertain guests. I'm sorry for neglecting you. If you don't mind, I'll make you some tea when I get home. How about that?"
"Then it would be disrespectful to refuse."
Chapter 846 Lord Fox [Zhai Palace]
Shibamon Rie is the name of this old woman.
It is not difficult to see from her surname that she is actually Katsumi Shibamon's wife.
But compared to that old man, she is obviously smarter.
Moreover, we must be more vigilant.
It seemed that he was just bickering with his wife on the road before, but in fact, he took the initiative to take over the task of welcoming Bai Luo, the stranger, from Mr. Katsumi Shibamoto.
And compared to Katsumi Shibato, who knows everything and says everything, she is obviously more tight-lipped.
"Although Konda Village has declined, there are still quite a few people coming here. I wonder what your friend looks like?"
In the Chaimon residence, Chaimon Rie handed Bai Luo a cup of hot tea and asked enthusiastically.
As for Katsumi Shibato standing next to him, he originally wanted to say something, but was glared at by his wife.
Then he turned around angrily, picked up a thick dictionary and started flipping through it.
According to his wife, he was looking up in the dictionary how to win an argument over himself.
"His name is... Guo Beng. He lost contact with me a few months ago, and the last place he disappeared was the White Fox Wilderness. I thought this place was very close to the White Fox Wilderness, so I wanted to come here to ask around."
As Bai Luo spoke, he took out the portrait he had asked his men to draw from his arms and handed it to the other party.
Although Sanbing's face is not drawn, his appearance alone is enough to make many people who have seen him unforgettable.
"It turned out that he was the one you were looking for?"
After seeing the person in the painting, Shibato Rie first breathed a sigh of relief, but then was surprised again.
After making sure that Bai Luo was not here to cause trouble, she gradually let down her guard.
"Mother-in-law, do you know him?"
After hearing what Rie Shibamon said, Bai Luo knew that he had found the right person this time.
"Well, I was particularly impressed by him, but not because of his outfit, but because..."
[Isn't this the production area of the shogunate's official dyes? Why is it so desolate? ]
This was the first sentence the other party asked after arriving in Konda Village, and it also surprised the residents of Konda Village.
Compared with young people today, he seems to know a lot.
Moreover, most of his knowledge about Konda Village remained from several hundred years ago.
Even the names he spoke were from hundreds of years ago and are no longer alive.
"Then do you know where he went?"
In fact, Bai Luo himself knew where the scattered soldier was, and his mark was not just for fun.
The reason he came to Konda Village this time was actually to find out about the recent situation of the scattered soldiers.
If he really lived near Yingmukai Mountain, then he would definitely come to Konda Village to deal with the people here.
"I don't know. The young man came to the village to exchange for some dyes. After learning that our place was deserted, he just took some property and exchanged it for some violets and fried tofu, and then left."
Putting some violets on the stove, Shibato Rie said.
Whether it is dyes, fried tofu or violet melon, they are all very special in Konda Village. The young man actually took away these special things casually, so she was deeply impressed by him.
"Alas, it's been so many years. I didn't expect that besides us old bones, there are still people who remember Master Fox."
When talking about fried tofu, Rie Shibamon sighed again.
And the Lord Fox she mentioned caught Bai Luo's attention.
Because when she was arguing with Katsumi Shibato before, the latter once said that she liked to tell the story of the disappeared fox.
"Master Fox?"
"Oh, that's right. According to legend, Lord Thunder God has a white fox under his command. He calls himself Saigumi and is said to transform into a human form and listen to people's wishes. But making a wish also requires a price. There is a saying that... as long as you offer fried tofu, any wish can be fulfilled."
Using tongs, she took the roasted violets off the plate one by one, placed them on the plate, and handed them to Bai Luo, then explained to Rie Shibato.
These are the stories that have been circulating in Konda Village for many years.
"It's the shrine at the entrance of the village, right?"
As if remembering something, Bai Luo pointed in the direction of the village entrance and asked.
When he arrived, he noticed that at the entrance of the village, there was a shrine that looked very dilapidated.
The foundation stone of the shrine was already covered with moss, and it was obvious that no one had cleaned it for a long time.
However, in front of the shrine, you can still see signs of people offering sacrifices.
"Yes, according to the legend, she entrusted the ancestors of Konda Village with a mysterious mission. In return, she would bless our village with peace and prosperity forever. But later, Lady Kitsune no longer appeared, and fewer and fewer people worshipped her. That mission... it's better not to mention it. It's probably just something made up by our ancestors."
In fact, Shibato Rie did not tell Bai Luo everything. She just briefly explained the relationship between Konda Village and the white fox [Saigumi].
For example, after the villagers stopped offering sacrifices, some villagers began to see a ghost that looked like a young girl near the village.
She often appears on stormy nights, appearing and disappearing, sometimes near and sometimes far away.
Even the ghost tribe that called themselves the Arata clan fell into a coma after eating the sunset fruit given by the ghost girl.
Some people said that this must be because the tributes offered by everyone were insufficient, and Lord Fox was very angry, so he turned into a ghost to warn everyone.
Originally, Shibamon Rie didn't think so. In the stories circulated in the Shibamon family, Mr. Fox was a very gentle white fox and would never do such a thing.
But ever since the young man named Guo Beng mentioned by Bai Luo appeared nearby and bought the violet melon and fried tofu from here to offer as sacrifices, the ghost has never appeared again.
She also began to believe it.
The traces of offerings that Bai Luo saw on the shrine were actually the offerings made by Shibato Rie later.
"I see. Thank you for letting me know."
The information that Rie Shibato revealed was not much, but it was enough for Bai Luo to figure out something useful.
He also already knew how to deal with the current scattered soldiers.
"Are you leaving? Aren't you leaving before you finish eating the roasted violet squash?"
Seeing that Bai Luo was about to get up, Chaimen Rie pushed the roasted violet melon in front of her forward.
As long as someone is not causing trouble because of her son, she will never treat them unfairly.
"No, I haven't seen my friend for some time. I'm sure he will be very surprised by my arrival."
Having said that, Bai Luo couldn't help but smile.
It really felt like meeting a friend I hadn't seen for a long time.
"You already know where he is?"
After hearing what he said, Shibato Rie looked a little surprised.
"Well, it's almost clear now, but there is one thing I still need to trouble you, mother-in-law."
"What's up?"
"Can I have some fried tofu?"
Chapter 847 Bai! Luo!
“Hua La La…”
The stream was gurgling, and a young man came to the stream's edge. He put the imperial coin in his hand on his lower back, rolled up his sleeves, took out a bamboo tube, filled it with some stream water, and poured it into his mouth.
The cool taste brought him a different feeling.
In fact, he doesn't need to eat or drink to survive in this world.
But during this period of time, he lived a life completely different from any previous period.
Stretching out his hand, feeling the stream water washing over his fingers, Sanbing finally felt what it meant to be... alive.
But he knew that such a peaceful life was simply a luxury for him.
With his strength, he can easily sense those around him who are trying to approach him.
Whether it was the inconspicuous fireflies or the melting ice crystals, it showed that his disguise was no longer effective.
"Just a little bit..."
A creaking sound was heard, and the bamboo tube in the soldier's hand, which was originally used to hold water, made a sound of being unable to bear the weight.
If possible, he really wanted to drive these people away.
But for some irresistible reason, he couldn't leave here in a short time.
At least you can't leave the vicinity of Konda Village.
Otherwise
"It's better to go back early."
He scooped up the cool spring water and splashed it on his face, and the soldier's originally slightly ferocious expression calmed down.
His biggest gain during this period was how to stabilize his emotions.
Naughty children, passing wanderers, former subordinates
No matter who it is, it is difficult to make him feel emotional.
The soldier, who had just returned to his residence with a bamboo tube in his hand, looked at the dark figure standing in front of the door and reaching out to push it open. His eyes narrowed instantly.
"Bai! Luo!"
With a snap, the bamboo tube in his hand was finally lost.
The hands hidden under the plain robe were clenched tightly together, and even the knuckles showed signs of turning white from exerting too much force.
"Bang!"
A flash of lightning flashed faintly in the eyes of the soldier, and the stone slab under his feet turned into powder in an instant. He rushed towards Bai Luo at lightning speed, like a cannonball.
Bai Luo, who had already put his hand on the door, slowly raised the corners of his mouth, exerted a little force with his feet, and lightly retreated several meters, avoiding the opponent's attack very easily.
Let's put it this way, it was no coincidence that he made the move to push the door just as the skirmisher came back.
Don't forget that he can rely on the marks to clearly understand the opponent's position.
Simply put... he did it on purpose.
"You shouldn't be here, Bai Luo."
The hands hidden under the plain robe stretched out, the soldier's fingers formed into claws, and the murderous intent in his eyes was not concealed at all.
I don’t know if it was a coincidence, but the position where he stood just happened to block the door behind him.
"Oh? Then where should I appear?"
Unlike the murderous soldiers, Bai Luo looked calm and composed, holding an oil-paper bag of fried tofu in one hand, just like an old man from next door, with a sunny smile still on his face.
Everyone who is familiar with him knows that this guy is about to start causing trouble again.
Looking at Bai Luo in such a state, Sanbing frowned slightly.
"You've become stronger again?"
He has the most say in the changes in Bai Luo's strength.
Every time they met, Bai Luo gave him a different feeling.
It was obvious that the last time Bai Luo faced him, he still acted like a junior.
But this time