When Pei Ziyun stepped into the inner courtyard, light visible to the naked eye flashed before his eyes, and then he appeared in a dense forest.
The towering trees, the sky blocked by the trees, the dim light, and... a group of ferocious beasts surrounded them, with a touch of demonic aura, they were half demons, right
"..." Pei Ziyun looked around, speechless. Suddenly, several half-demon pounced on him.
"Pfft", even though he knew that these were phantoms, he did not ignore them. The sword flashed and the monster beasts that rushed up were killed immediately. The remaining half-demon were afraid of the cruelty and couldn't help but slowly look at them. He backed away and made a whining sound.
The next moment, they turned around and ran away, as if they were real creatures.
Not only that, the smell of blood in the air is so real. The person who made this illusion array is really amazing, and the difficulty can be adjusted.
"It's an amazing illusion. If it weren't for God's spiritual sense, he wouldn't even be able to feel that this is an illusion array." He stretched out his hand and could really feel the slight chill brought by the wind blowing from the forest. The experience of becoming a god gave Pei Ziyun a far superior past experiences and opinions.
The Immortal Realm level is still low. In a broad sense, gods who are between humans and gods, and slightly higher, do not need so-called skills and can generate their own true eyes - illusions are meaningless.
But for ordinary people, they may not be able to get around it in this life.
"If it's not hostile, I would like to discuss it with Abe Seimei."
"Unfortunately, even if Abe Seimei is not one of the masterminds behind the scenes, it is difficult for him to be on my side in this world."
"The best result is that we don't have to be enemies." Pei Ziyun thought clearly. The next moment, the wooden sword flashed and sheathed it again.
"Poof" a crack appeared in the air, and then with a clicking sound, the entire space split into a spider web and shattered with a "boom".
The surrounding scene returned to its original appearance. It turned out that when you entered the courtyard, you could see the rockery not far away.
"Yamada-kun!" The young man finally caught up, touched the non-existent cold sweat, and said to Pei Ziyun: "You walked so fast, I almost couldn't keep up!"
Seeing Pei Ziyun staring at one place, he hurriedly explained: "Please don't misunderstand, the illusion was automatically triggered just now. You also know that recently, there have been more and more ghosts walking at night in Ping'an Jing. Many nobles and nobles want to invite the Lord. I'm sorry, Lord!" It’s too annoying, so we have this illusion formation just to stop people and gain some peace and quiet.”
"I understand, are there more and more ghosts walking at night recently?" Pei Ziyun asked curiously.
"Yes, this kind of thing didn't happen much in the past. It was just accidental. But in recent decades, there have been more and more monsters and ghosts. Even the Lord's work has increased greatly." The young man scratched his face, distressed. As he said that, he walked freely through the rockery, arrived at a place, and said: "We're here, the Lord is in front."
As soon as his eyes lit up, Pei Ziyun saw that he was under a corridor.
Japanese-style buildings are mostly made of wood, with long eaves. The floor goes under the eaves, forming a semi-shielded platform next to the room and open to the courtyard. This is the eaves gallery. At this time, facing the courtyard, a person is making tea. The sun was shining brightly under the snow, and a quail flew to the flower branches, looking for food leisurely.
The man knelt down, looked at Pei Ziyun, with a smile in his eyes, and said, "Yamada-kun, I'm sorry for missing you. Please sit down."
Pei Ziyun said: "That's what I said. It's really rude to break one of your formations as soon as you enter the door."
As he said that, Pei Ziyun knelt down opposite Abe Seimei. Their eyes met and they both smiled.
"No wonder people outside say that he is the descendant of a fox demon. He really looks like a fox when he smiles." Pei Ziyun thought to himself, slandering the other person's character, and asked a little rudely: "I wonder if Mr. Qingming has any opinions on me?"
"Obviously Yamada-kun has some objections to me." Abe Seimei poured a cup of tea and offered it to me with a smile: "Otherwise, you wouldn't refuse to lead the way and choose to force your way in."
Pei Ziyun shook his head and smelled the fragrance of the tea: "I just don't understand why Mr. Qingming invited me to be a guest. I think Mr. Qingming might want to test my abilities. In this case, it's better to be direct."
"Oh? Didn't I hear about you and was curious to invite you to be my guest?" Abe Seimei showed a sly look.
"Or do you believe what some people say outside and think that I am the son of a white fox and that I am ruthless and will treat guests rudely even if they are invited to my door?"
Anyone else would probably feel guilty if he was questioned like this by his master. Pei Ziyun just raised his eyebrows and replied with a half-smile: "You don't know how?"
"So this is what Yamada-kun thinks?" Abe Seimei also responded with a mysterious smile, but said: "The tea is warm enough. Please drink tea. This is tea shipped from the Tang Dynasty. I finally asked Da Nayan Bring it from the adult."
Pei Ziyun listened and tasted it, and felt that there was nothing unusual about it, but this was normal. There was no tea in Japan, and it was only introduced by Emperor Dezong of the Tang Dynasty. Later, although a royal tea garden was opened, the quality was poor and no one liked to drink it, so they had to import it from the mainland. It was not until the Song Dynasty that the varieties were improved.
It’s common sense that Japanese tea doesn’t taste good in this day and age.
However, taking advantage of this, the two of them accidentally changed the topic and talked about Heian Jing's recent elegant affairs.
Listening to Abe Seimei commenting on some nobles in a joking tone, Pei Ziyun also said a few words.
"Qingming Gong's divination skills must be very powerful, right?" Pei Ziyun asked when the other party talked about divination.
"Just for my own entertainment." Abe Seimei smiled.
"Then you invited me over, but because... what did you calculate?" Pei Ziyun held the cup in his hand, looking at the pattern casually, and asked slowly.
Abe Seimei smiled, sat down, and said calmly: "Yamada-kun, I invite you here because Yamada-kun is a great samurai. I do have something I want to trouble you with."
"Is it related to monsters?" Pei Ziyun slowly took a sip of tea and put down the cup.
"Yamada-kun is indeed smart." Abe Seimei smiled and tapped the palm of his hand with the handle of the fan, his narrow fox eyes twinkling: "It is indeed related to monsters."
Abe Seimei glanced at the courtyard. Although there seemed to be nothing there, there was a hint of comfort.
Pei Ziyun knew that there were many weak monsters and shikigami in this house, and the young man leading the way should be one of the shikigami.
Abe Seimei looked away at this time and saw that Pei Ziyun was not a person who liked to talk in circles. He did not talk about other topics and got straight to the point: "I wonder, Yamada-kun, what do you think of monsters?"
"Monsters?" Pei Ziyun said casually, "Although it's a bit extreme, most monsters are killable."
As soon as these words were spoken, one could clearly feel the atmosphere around him stagnating.
Abe Seimei did not show his anger, but continued to ask: "Oh? Yamada-kun actually treats monsters like this? But it is not easy for monsters to cultivate into human form, so it would be a pity to kill them directly."
"Actually, I don't have too much discrimination against monsters. It's just that most monsters have a lot of blood on their hands, and they harm and eat a lot of people." Pei Ziyun said seriously, looking around, with a look that was half-smiling but not smiling: "No. Our species must have different minds. Many people think this is extreme, but humans and humans are in conflict with each other, not to mention humans and demons?”
"Monsters eating humans may be considered normal just like humans eating pigs and cows. But on the other hand, if you are a human being, what's the regret in killing monsters?"
Many people like monsters, but unfortunately they are cute monsters. Real monsters almost never eat people.
Abe Seimei nodded solemnly and continued to ask: "I do understand Yamada-kun's intention - what about the monsters that do not harm people and do not eat people?"
Pei Ziyun said calmly: "Then I won't kill him."
When Abe Seimei got the answer, he smiled a little more sincerely, narrowed his narrow eyes, and nodded repeatedly: "Yamada-kun is really a benevolent and righteous man, and an amazing samurai."
"However, your trip to Ping'an Capital has been very troublesome. It's a pity."
"But there is no way to solve it. If you stay and don't go out again, you can live in peace. I wonder if you would like to be a guest here and have tea and wine with me?"
Abe Seimei pointed to Pei Ziyun to look at the house: "Look, my place is very big and the environment is quiet. It's just the right time to discuss onmyoji with you - I have written a new book "Divination", and I would like to ask Yamada-kun for your guidance."
As soon as these four words came out, the courtyard fell into silence, and the young man not far away showed a look of surprise. This is Abe Seimei's life-long onmyoji practice. It has not been passed down to Abe Masahiro. How can it be given to him? Reading by outsiders
The young man was about to speak, but received a sideways glance from Abe Seimei, and immediately took a step back, not daring to speak.
Pei Ziyun glanced at it, but refused very simply: "Thank you Qingming Gong for reminding me, but I am not someone who avoids trouble. If it comes, just come. I will be waiting for you at any time!"
Then he left, not even mentioning "Divination". He just walked a few steps, stopped, and asked the smiling fox: "By the way, Mr. Qingming, I heard something about you before I came here." .”
"Oh?" Abe Seimei raised his eyebrows.
"I heard that you were awarded a title by the imperial court?" Pei Ziyun looked at him and asked.
Abe Seimei was startled for a moment, and then laughed: "How is this possible? I am not the Fujiwara clan, nor Gen, Taira, Tachibana, etc., how can I get the first rank?"
"With the favor of the Lord, Minister Zuo (Fujiwara Michizhang) supported me and paid homage to the four of them. I am unworthy of being added to the list of courtiers, and I enjoy a salary of 500 shi."
"So that's it." After hearing this, Pei Ziyun bowed to thank him and left Abe's house. But just after he left the door, his expression suddenly turned cold.
"Abe Seimei's reputation is well-deserved (Note 1), and there are many temptations in this move."
In fact, it was not to ask about his attitude towards monsters, but to test Pei Ziyun's reaction. Pei Ziyun killed the illusion world with one sword, which actually showed his attitude.
Asking whether he wants to live in seclusion is just Abe Seimei’s last ultimatum.
"Isn't the so-called disaster the prince's short lifespan? Once this person dies, the blame will be placed on me, and then the entire court will be surrounded."
"If I become a de facto retainer of the Minamoto family or Abe Seimei, I may not take the blame, but once I accept it, it will be equivalent to an oath, and I will gradually be assimilated into this world."
"If you don't accept it, you will become the enemy of the whole world and won't give me much breathing room. I must quickly strengthen my strength-"
Pei Ziyun looked around for a week. The original mission was to kill four big monsters. According to Pei Ziyun's premonition, he could become a god in this world, just like the world of Xu and the Greek world.
But as the power evolves, he will not be too rigid. He will gather enough qualifications to become a god and will not be limited to the great demon.
"It's relatively difficult to kill the big demon, but it's totally fine to kill more small demons. I have to find a target."
After all, even if you want to kill a little monster, you don't have to attack a monster that is blameless and too weak. Pei Ziyun turned his eyes and looked at one place. There was a bridge over there, and underneath there was a fairly famous monster - Qiao Ji.
"She might be a good fit."
Note 1: Abe Seimei’s official position is from the fourth, Baidu’s “Faqingyuan” title, and from the first one. They are all fake, but he is indeed a household name in Japan. In terms of divine personality, he is generally equivalent to the position of a true Taoist king. , above Arhat
(End of chapter)