Chapter 212 The ability to channel the dead
Be it an onmyoji or a psychic...—·
It seems that both can be related to the mind-killing master.
In the final analysis, these defined professions all rely on the system of "thinking ability".
But the old man in front of me seems to know Onmyoji very well.
Hence the reaction that "even an Onmyoji" can't do such a thing.
It is true that even the native mind-killing masters of Liuying Kingdom must follow the ability mechanism of "mind". When removing the existence of objects that manifest after death, not to mention the difficulty and risk, at least it should not be that easy.
Faced with the old man's surprise, Moreau had no intention of responding or explaining.
Although he didn't get a more favorite weapon, he absorbed enough energy of death thoughts.
Not only fills up the second annual ring, but also brings about 12% of the energy to the third annual ring.
Judging from the efficiency of charging, his previous speculation was correct. The higher the number of layers of growth rings, the higher the energy requirements for charging.
Morrow shook the scabbard in his hand with a soft thought, and said to the old man who looked surprised and uncertain: "This, I took it away."
He paused, and then added: "As compensation, I can pay you a sum of money that satisfies you."
The old man was silent for a moment, and the shock in his eyes gradually subsided, replaced by a complex examination.
"We are here to practice hard, practice renunciation, and purify our bodies. We don't need external things like money."
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The concept of cessation of desires and purification of the body is somewhat similar to the concept of Shingenryu, but it is more extreme.
Although Xin Yuanliu emphasizes the tempering of the mind, it does not advocate the complete cutting off of desires.
After all, for those with telekinesis abilities, forcibly suppressing desires is tantamount to self-torture.
Meaning for this existence will in itself amplify the character, thoughts and behavior of the person with abilities.
Because of this, there are so many depraved telepathic people in the world.
They control power, but indulge their desires, and eventually sink into plunder and destruction as they please.
So Morrow actually didn't quite understand the practice concept that the old man insisted on. It felt to him that he had borrowed the practice concept of Shingen Ryū, but he did not get a glimpse of the essence of Shingen Ryū.
But then he thought about it. Just like the Kajin soldiers could be loyal under the influence of Nian, the old man in front of him might also be able to stick to this path of pure and abstinent cultivation under the influence of Nian.
Don’t understand, but respect.
Morrow confirmed again: "Can I really take it away like this without paying any price?"
"From the moment you pull out the knife, it already belongs to you."
The old man's slightly complicated eyes fell gently on the scabbard in Moreau's hand.
He was not obsessed with the answer that Moreau could do this, but he suddenly thought——"
As the knife in the prison was wiped out in Moreau's hands, his "responsibility" to guard it was also put down.
"Then I'm not welcome."
Seeing what the old man said, Moreau put away the scabbard with peace of mind, then said goodbye to the old man and turned to leave.
The old man calmly watched Morrow and the others leave.
Morrow and his party walked down the bluestone shrine and passed through the dilapidated torii gate.
Menqi looked back at the looming outline of the shrine at the end of the shrine, and then looked at the scabbard in Moreau's hand, feeling a little depressed.
She had been searching for so long in Liuying Country, and finally found a weapon that met Moreau's requirements... But she never expected that such a big knife would disappear with a snap under Moreau's unreasonable mind-erasing ability.
"It turns out that the short knife was left behind after death, no wonder there is such a strong aura of death."
Menqi sighed deeply.
However, compared to the true face of the dagger, this was the first time she had seen Moreau's ability to eliminate thoughts, and she felt a sense of power beyond her cognition.
Moro smiled and said: "Are you disappointed?"
"It's a bit."
Menqi admitted frankly and sighed again.
But then she remembered the boning knife that Moreau gave her before departure, and her mood suddenly became brighter, "But with the boning knife you gave me, it doesn't seem too bad~~" Smiling: "You really have a special liking for the Seven Kitchen Knives. Then you can go to the Youkesin Auction in September this year, maybe you will get something."
Ever since she learned that Moreau's red jade poultry knife was photographed in Youkesin, she had already circled September on her calendar.
Morrow looked at Menqi and asked: "What are your plans in the future?"
"Of course I will continue to help you find weapons."
Menqi waved her fist vigorously and said seriously: "No matter what, I must replace the poultry knife!"
For her, the poultry knife is still more functional than the boning knife after all.
If she had to choose one, she would choose the bird knife without hesitation.
This knife can meet her food processing needs most of the time.
Of course.
What's more important is that she doesn't want to see the red jade bird knife being used as a murder weapon.
Moro nodded and said: "Then keep working hard."
After absorbing the thought of death, he had the idea of giving the bird knife directly to Menqi.
But now that Menqi is so motivated, let’s wait and see. To be honest, Liuying Kingdom is indeed unique in its attainments in cold weapon forging.
Hence, he was still looking forward to what kind of weapons Menqi could find for him.
In fact, if he could accept a long sword like the "Sen Luo", I think Menqi would be able to find a lot of replacements for him.
It's a pity that he doesn't know how to use a long knife, or a short knife similar to a dagger is easier to use.
The few people did not stop. A few days after leaving this vast bamboo forest, two figures appeared in the depths of this bamboo forest.
The surrounding bamboo leaves rustled, startling a few birds.
The two figures walked along the pea path and finally stopped in front of the dilapidated and faded torii gate.
The man on the left is wearing a red and white hunting tunic and a tall standing black hat.
His face is covered with pale makeup, but his lips are dotted with scarlet. He is dressed like an orthodox Onmyoji from the Ryuu Sakura Kingdom.
The man on the right is in sharp contrast. He wears tight black clothes that outline a lean and tall figure. There is a martial sword hanging on his waist. He can barely identify the attire of a ninja.
The most eye-catching thing is the half of his face. The burn scar extending from his forehead to his chin is horribly twisted, giving off a sinister aura under the mottled light of the bamboo shadows.
cedous in on the Onmyoji raised his eyes and looked at the end of the shrine, his voice was low and hoarse, with an unnatural buzzing sound.
Hearing this, the ninja next to him frowned and asked in a deep voice: "What do you mean?"
…..
The Onmyoji did not explain, but walked on the bluestone shrine, passed through the torii gate, and headed straight to the shrine ahead.
The ninja's eyes were filled with coldness, and his right hand unconsciously grasped the hilt of the katana named "Senra" at his waist, and then followed behind the Onmyoji without saying a word.
The two soon reached the end of the approach and saw the dilapidated shrine.
The door of the shrine was left open casually, and only a pair of three-fingered bronze hands were left on the offering platform inside.
The ninja's expression changed when he saw this scene.
That demon sword from the prison·
It's gone!
Compared to the ninja's expression that changed drastically, the other Onmyoji's face was calm. He carefully observed the altar and did not find any missing aura.
This shows that the prison was not taken away, but uprooted.
And that man's ability is quite powerful. After purification, not even a little embers were left.
Otherwise, with his psychic ability, he might be able to follow the trail and extract part of the "power" contained in the resentment.
Thinking of this, the Onmyoji slowly turned his eyes and looked at the gym building next to him that lagged behind the times.
Under his gaze, the wooden door of the gymnasium creaked, and the old man with a wooden knife hanging on his waist walked out of it.
"The Frost Moon, I haven't seen it for a long time."
The Onmyoji saw the old man and spoke slowly.
The old man who was called Shuangyue couldn't help but show a little surprise when he saw the Onmyoji. Then he glanced at the ninja next to the Onmyoji, and his pale brows twitched slightly.
"Cang Ye, I really didn't expect that you would get involved with the people of Luyinliu."
"I'm just being entrusted by others."
Cang Ye didn't seem to hear the sarcasm in the old man's words, or he didn't care, and there was no change in his expression.
At this time, the burnt ninja of the Shikakure style impatiently interrupted their greetings, and asked directly: "Where did the "prison room" enshrined in the shrine go?"
The old man Shigetsuki looked calm and said calmly: "It has returned to where it should go."
Hearing this, the ninja frowned tightly, but Cang Ye was thoughtful and asked curiously: "Who can purify the "prison" so completely without leaving even a trace of embers? "
"A stranger."
Shuangyue did not hide anything and told the truth.
Suddenly, a rare look of surprise appeared on Cang Ye's face. Before he asked, several dying onmyouji and psychic masters flashed through his mind, but he did not expect that it was a stranger who did it.
Hearing Shuoyue's words, the Shikagakure-ryu ninja was in disbelief at first, and then showed an angry expression.
"You actually let a foreigner touch the prison?"
The old man ignored the question of the Shikagakure ninja.
The evil thoughts contained in the prison are bound here. As long as they can accept the risk of death, then no matter who they are, they are qualified to touch it with their own hands.
He ignored the ninja's reaction and looked at the Onmyoji with an inquiring gaze.
"Cang Ye, you are here for the "prison". Could it be that——you have already developed the ability to "channel the dead"? ”
“Heh.”
Cang Ye chuckled and had no intention of responding to Shuang Yue’s question.
After confirming that the "prison room" had been cleared by a stranger, he simply waved his long sleeves and turned around to leave.
Shuang Yue stared at Cang Ye's back.
Although he didn't get a clear answer, Cang Ye's reaction was actually no different from acquiescence.
He has developed the ability to channel the dead, and got involved with this group of Shikagakure ninjas who tried to use the relics of the dead to regain their power...
Shuangyue shook his head slightly. This matter had nothing to do with him, so he had no intention of going into it further.
The Shikakure-ryu ninja glanced at Shuangyue coldly, and then quickly followed Cang Ye who had already walked some distance away.
The two of them walked back to the torii along the way they came.
"Although the "prison room" has been purged by a stranger—"
Cang Ye stopped, looked back at the Shikagakure ninja, and said calmly: "But what I promised is still valid."
"Okay."
The Shikakure-ryu ninja said solemnly: "Without the prison, I will find the Wanxiang famous sword that relies on "mind" as soon as possible. I hope you can fulfill your promise and reserve a chance to channel the dead."
Senluo, Wanxiang.
If there is a thought left behind by the person who wielded the sword during his lifetime on this famous Mori-ra sword, then he can rely on his own psychic ability to extract the power of the dead contained in the thought and directly fulfill his promise to the Shikagakure-ryu ninja.
Unfortunately not.
And this time I came for prison, but my trip was in vain.
After that, I don’t know how long it will take Luyinliu to find another famous sword, Wanxiang.
Before that, he could only retain his psychic power as much as possible for this promise.
Hity is no different from "bondage".
Cang Ye thought silently.
After coming out of the bamboo forest, Moro and his party did not leave Liuying Country directly.
But under the leadership of Menqi, he went around to appreciate the local food culture of Liuying Kingdom.
A few days down the line.
The most excited person is Kurt, who is as curious as a newborn about everything in Liuying Country.
In contrast, Kurapika maintained decent restraint.
This orphan of the Kuluta tribe was initially curious about the outside world, and thus got the opportunity to travel based on his own ability.
However, what the Phantom Troupe did ruthlessly shattered this young man's curiosity and yearning for the vast world, leaving him with only the hatred that he could not let go.
If that incident had not happened, Kurapika now would have had the same reaction as Curt.
Morrow was aware of this, but he did not act self-righteously to "resolve" Kurapika.
In fact, before solving the death node, he was no different from the current Kurapika.
As someone who has experienced this, he believes that shouldering a kind of ideological pressure is not necessarily a bad thing.
Morrow walked on the street, looking away from Kurapika's face, raising the balls in his hand, and opened his mouth to bite off one.
In the past few days, without the oppression from the death node, he has enjoyed a rare feeling of "freedom".
It is necessary to solve the hidden danger of the Phantom Troupe·
Only by completely solving the Phantom Troupe can he experience the beautiful scenery unique to this world without any worries.
"The energy of the second growth ring is already full, which is the phenomenon of "death and rebirth". There is really no room for trial and error""
Morrow swallowed the pill, thinking that now that the energy of the annual ring is full, he should be more proactive and bold in hunting the Phantom Troupe.