A gourd is housed in a square high-walled box entirely made of black lacquered wood.
The whole body presents a reddish-brown color, about the size of two fists of an adult. Under the sun, it exudes a soft and shining radiance. You don't need to carefully distinguish it. As long as you see this gourd, you can tell the age of this gourd. is quite a long way off.
However, to Jason, age and the like didn't matter at all.
What matters is the taste!
The strong smell of 'food', he had smelled it before.
When the box is opened, the taste is even more intense.
Almost overwhelmed.
It's like steaming steamed buns, the water vapor that gushes out the moment the cage is opened.
Not only hot, but also with the unique taste of pasta.
However, the gourd in front of him carried the 'smell of wine'.
In the strong 'food' flavor, mixed with a touch of alcohol.
Although the smell is faint, it is very clear.
Jason frowned slightly.
It's not that he doesn't drink.
In fact, to some extent, Jason quite likes wine.
When I was in my hometown, drinking and making skewers was a great pleasure in life.
On a summer night by the street, the sun has completely set, and when the ground is still a little hot, I moved a small table with one or two friends, sat on the side of the road, and shouted to the boss: '10 meat, 10 tendons , 4 big kidneys, grilled eggplant, two beans, and three boxes of snowflakes, I want it iced! Put together a plate of peanuts and edamame first! '
It's such a wonderful feeling.
It's so beautiful that Jason can't even dream of it now.
Because he was worried about drinking too much.
Getting drunk is not a good thing.
It's not just a decrease in reaction force, confusion, and inability to cope with sudden danger.
It is also possible to 'spit the truth after drinking'.
Jason has too many secrets.
Everything that is said will cause unpredictable consequences.
Therefore, he really didn't dare to get drunk.
"'Food' smells of alcohol, will you be drunk?"
Jason guessed.
And Huakai Yuanqing on the side is talking about the origin of this gourd.
"This is a gourd made by a craftsman in the early Warring States period by imitating the gourd of a certain great demon. It looks like a real gourd, but it is actually made of iron. There are secret methods branded inside. In addition to being able to hold wine, it can also be used when you know the gourd. On the premise of the enemy's birthday horoscope and the blood of the opponent, it is a rare item to collect the opponent into the gourd, but it is a pity... "
"What a pity?"
The fascinated girl Shacang asked anxiously.
"It's a pity that the method of using this gourd is lost."
"The ancestors of my family tried many methods, but they couldn't activate the gourd."
"It just became a decoration."
Huakai Yuanqing spread out her hands with a helpless expression on her face.
There was also a look of pity on Miss Shacang's face.
Jason, on the other hand, was moved from the bottom of his heart.
This gourd sounds familiar, why does it sound familiar
"Can it take in everyone?"
Jason asked.
"Of course not."
"It's just a fake!"
"The highest storage limit is the acme of mortals!"
"However, if it's the gourd of that big monster, it should be able to accommodate everyone, right?"
"Of course, these are rumors, and I don't know if they are true or not."
Huakai Yuanqing laughed when she said that.
Although he is a member of the 'mysterious side', in the heart of this young onmyoji from the Huakaiyuan family, he is dubious about the legends handed down by his family.
Because he knows some of the family's practices too well.
Or…
History is written by the victors.
Every twenty or thirty years, the books in the family are rewritten.
Externally, it is collation, revision, and protection.
Actually
hehe.
Therefore, if you really believe in those records, you will really kill people.
"As I said before, this is my apology, please accept it."
Huakai Yuanqing took out the gourd and handed it to Jason.
"Um."
Jason nodded and accepted the gourd.
He has a high probability to be sure that the rumor is true.
But it's just a high probability, the final result
Jason didn't know.
However, Jason knew that Huakai Yuanqing in front of him was a pretty good collaborator.
Before the cooperation started in a real sense, he had already obtained the 'blessing stone', the 'arrow of rice and harmony' and this unknown gourd from the other party.
Therefore, Jason's view of the young man in front of him has changed considerably.
Maybe he has the arrogance of a big family, but he is not stingy and does what he says.
And then, Huakaiyuanqing's words made Jason's favorability +1.
"Since all three of our team have gathered."
"Then let me do the work tonight?"
Huakai Yuanqing asked.
Miss Shacang nodded repeatedly.
Jason wouldn't object if there was something to eat.
"I promised Master Jason two banquets before, and one of them was after everyone gathered. It just so happened that everyone was there this time, and I had already booked the venue for the banquet."
"Your Excellency Jason, Shacang, do you have anyone you want to bring along?"
"The banquet hall is very large and can accommodate many people."
Huakai Yuanqing added.
Miss Shacang subconsciously wanted to call all her friends.
However, when she thought that she was going to participate in the "King of Fighters-King of Fighters Tournament", she immediately dismissed the idea.
After all, she signed a confidentiality agreement: she is not allowed to actively inform others about the 'inside world'.
"No."
Shakura shook his head regretfully.
"I probably have a few friends coming."
Jason said directly.
Whether it is the old monk of Tongshou Temple, Mrs. He, or Hui Lijing, Liangjie, and Urashima, they are all familiar with the "inner world", so naturally there is no need to hide it.
"OK."
"It's 3pm and I'll send someone to pick you up at 6pm."
After Huakaiyuanqing explained the time accurately, she temporarily left the 'Tongshou Temple'.
Sha Cang didn't follow her.
Compared to Huakai Yuanqing, Miss Sacang prefers to stay with Jason.
After Huakai Yuanqing left, the old monk of Tongshou Temple came out of the hall.
"Soul harvesting gourd?"
Looking at the gourd in Jason's hand, the old monk of Tongshou Temple was surprised.
"You know this?"
Jason tossed the gourd in his hand.
"Well, according to records, a craftsman imitated the props made by a certain big demon's gourd."
"It is rumored that this gourd hides quite a lot of secrets."
"However, it's just a rumor. After the method of use was lost, it became a decoration."
"If it can still be used, it will definitely not appear in the branch of Huakaiyuan."
The old monk said the information he knew, and then turned his head to look at Miss Shacang.
"Hello, I am the monk Tongshou Temple."
The old monk greeted him kindly.
"I'm Yasakura!"
Miss Shacang replied carelessly, and then, as if thinking of the teaching she received on weekdays, she shouldn't be so rude when facing an elderly person, she immediately bowed and said, "It's the first time we meet, please take care of me."
"Hahaha, it's okay, it's okay."
"You don't need to be so polite."
"Would you like tea and a snack?"
"I remember there was one in the wing room."
Facing the polite children, the old monk of Tongshou Temple was very happy.
"I'm sorry to trouble you."
Sarkura bowed again.
Jason looked at the two, stood up silently, and walked towards the wing on the left.
This is his room in Tongshou Temple.
Consumed a lot of satiety.
Now is the time for replenishment.
After closing the door and setting up a few [Kaya Seals] to confirm that all accessible positions were blocked, Jason walked towards the bed.
Although it is in Tongshou Temple, Jason will not lose the habits he should have.
Sitting cross-legged on the bed, Jason took out the 'blessing stone' first.
After smelling it, he threw it directly into his mouth.
Slightly sweet, but not rich, when the teeth are hard—
Click!
The entire 'blessing stone' cracked open.
Inside are... peanuts
Peanuts in a sugar coating
It's not peanuts soaked in old vinegar. Although it's a bit weird, it's also delicious.
[Swallow 'Blessing Stone' (small)]
[Small recovery of physical strength, energy, and injuries!]
[Saturation +10]
[Saturation: 604]
…
10 points of satiety is not much for Jason now.
But this kind of satiety that can be obtained without hunting is more or less an unexpected gain for Jason.
Next, Jason picked up the fragments of the 'Rice and Arrow'.
Different from the slightly sweetness of 'Blessing Stone', the pieces of 'Rice and Arrow' are rich and sweet.
It's like a ball of butter.
Moreover, it is the kind that melts in the mouth.
It's as sweet as taking a bite of cream.
"tasty."
Jason evaluated from the bottom of his heart.
Sweet, always makes people happy.
Therefore, people unconsciously gravitate toward sweetness.
No matter how bitter life is, when sweetness appears, it will dilute the bitterness.
Remember the bowl of sugar water my mother made when I was taking medicine when I was a child
How many people are afraid of getting sick.
But it is because of this bowl of soup.
The pain became less scary.
Even, there will be some expectations.
Of course it's not pain, but sugar water.
Sweet, really wonderful.
What's even more wonderful is the words in front of Jason's eyes.
[Swallowing the Arrow of Rice and Arrow (fragment)]
[Physical strength, energy, and injuries recover moderately!]
[Saturation +25]
[Saturation: 629]
…
Feeling the sweet taste in his mouth, and looking at the text prompt in front of him, the corner of Jason's mouth curled up.
Then, he picked up the 'receiving soul gourd'.
The food is in front of you, and the aroma is getting stronger.
but!
The smell of wine became more and more clear.
Although there was a smell of alcohol, Jason opened his mouth uncontrollably in the face of the smell of food.
He wants to taste the taste of this gourd.
At the same time, dishes such as drunken shrimp involuntarily appeared in his mind.
But there was a voice in my heart that kept echoing.
stop!
can not eat!
Not sure about the result, don't try it!
Learn to fight hunger!
Don't be controlled!
The sound came from Jason's cautious habits.
Or rather... sane!
Reason told Jason again that it was dangerous to do so.
But the gourd was getting closer and closer to Jason's mouth.
10 cm, 5 cm, 2 cm.
When Jason's teeth were about to touch the shell of the gourd, Jason stopped.
Not that kind of a dead stop.
But trembling.
Jason's body seemed to be pressing down on a mountain, and he was also holding a mountain in his hand.
Moreover, these two mountains are still magnetic mountains!
A magnetic mountain with positive and negative poles facing each other!
The great attraction lies in both.
The distance where it stopped originally started to waver again.
Then-
Snapped!
Jason slapped himself hard with his empty hand.
The slap was crisp and loud.
However, it didn't work at all.
Jason still wants to eat.
And... sticking out his tongue!
The gourd was not far from Jason's mouth.
When the tongue sticks out, it is natural to be able to touch the gourd.
Once you get a taste of gourd…
The only reason Jason had left was to let Jason understand what the result was.
Maybe he'll have a big meal.
But it's more likely that he passed out drunk.
Of course, this is the best result.
the worst
Naturally, it's 'speaking the truth after drinking'.
no!
Such a thing cannot happen!
Telling himself from the bottom of his heart, Jason pushed his chin with his empty hand.
With this push, there is no room left.
Once the teeth make contact with the protruding tongue, it's just... snap!
puff!
The tongue fell on the bed, dripping with blood.
Under the stimulus of the pain, Jason's eyes cleared up.
He suddenly wanted to loosen his grip on the gourd.
But he held the gourd's hand and didn't obey orders at all.
Without hesitation, Jason just snapped his empty hand.
Click!
A bone in the wrist broke and the gourd fell straight onto the bed.
Then, looking at the gourd, Jason, who had lost his tongue and broken his wrist, was still full of longing from the bottom of his heart.
Boom, boom, boom!
Every beat of the heart increased Jason's yearning.
And the remaining sanity was expelled.
boom!
bang bang bang!
Jason raised his hand and slammed it down on his left chest.
Continuous, non-stop smashing.
It was smashed to a bloody mess.
Hit the bones and break the tendons.
Hit until the heart shattered.
Hit until lifeless.
Death, came.
Then, life emerged.
After waking up, Jason escaped from the bed like an electric shock, leaning his back against the door, panting heavily.
Whoosh! Whoosh!
Jason seemed to be fished out of the water, beads of sweat dripping to the ground.
At this time, Jason was more exhausted than after a life-and-death battle.
Fighting hunger has never been easy.
Jason has considerable right to speak.
After he awakened from the talent of [Predator], he fought against hunger almost all the time.
Simply irresistible from the start.
After that, it is slightly able to resist.
Then as long as you don't start eating, you can resist most of the time.
What Jason has experienced and paid for is definitely beyond everyone's imagination.
And just started eating like just now, can you still resist
The price paid just now couldn't be more clear.
However, this is just the beginning.
Jason stood behind the door. After five minutes, Jason completely calmed down.
Little by little, he approached the bed carefully.
As if there is some great danger there.
Jason moved for a full minute from the original distance of one stride.
When he finally got close to the bed, when the throbbing hunger in his heart was about to surge again, Jason returned to the door again and began to breathe heavily.
After ten times in a row, Jason finally calmed down.
But this is just a simple approach.
By the time he was able to pick up the gourd, it was completely dark.
How many times did you try in between
Jason couldn't remember.
All he knew was that he was successful.
Pulling out a rope tied to the gourd, Jason hung the gourd around his waist, then pushed the door open and walked out.
The flowers outside the door have been waiting for a long time.
Seeing Jason walking out of the door, Huakai Yuanqing stepped forward and asked with a smile, "Your Excellency Jason, what happened?"
"over slept."
Jason answered casually.
Facing this perfunctory answer, Huakai Yuanqing didn't ask further.
He didn't want to ruin the good relationship between the two parties because of some side issues.
"Oh, shall we go then?"
Huakai Yuanqing asked.
"good."
Jason nodded.
"Go! Go!"
"Big meal! Big meal!"
The carefree Shacang has already started cheering.
The old monk of Tongshou Temple, Ryosuke and Urashima who went together also had some expectations.
Of course, Hui Lijing has already called to notify her.
However, just as everyone walked out of Tongshou Temple, a servant of Huakai Yuanqing ran over in a panic.
"It's not good, Master Hana Kaiinharu, your invitation to the 'King of Fighters—King of Fighters Tournament' has been deprived!"
There is an unexpected situation, please take a day off!
Fat Dragon, an unexpected situation happened!
I'm on leave today!
Sorry to say!
Fat Dragon bowed and apologized!
What I owed for this book, Feilong will pay it back in the next book!