A sweltering summer is not a good thing for almost everyone, there are always few places to escape the heat and cool down, and there are few creatures walking under the scorching sun. Although it was not very hot in the woods, the feeling of humidity and heat in the air still made the animals feel uncomfortable, and they were all listless.

The listlessness of the prey is good news for the hunter, but the hunter must be able to restrain the burden of the environment before he can use this advantage against the prey.

Along the wooded river, many animals stood by the stream, using the cool water to cool themselves, completely ignoring the fact that the predators were devouring their victims. The blood stains scattered around the corpse were slightly foaming, and there was a faint pungent smell.

Further up, the animals did not come near the water source, not because the waterfall was undrinkable, and there was a large pool underneath, nor was it too dangerous, and there were no predators around, but there was an unfamiliar creature that sat in the pool with its eyes closed.

The long silver hair was tied back in his head, and I don't know what method was used, even if it was constantly poured by the water of the small waterfall above, there was no trace of chaos. The water in the pool overflowed her stomach, and the long white civilian clothes seemed to be made of silk and floated on the water, and in some places they sank in the water because they had absorbed too much water.

Her hands were flat, on her knees facing the sky, and she sucked in and spit out in her mouth, unaffected by the flow of water, and there was no sign of choking or drinking.

As she breathed and breathed, the rippled water ripples around her were extremely calm, as if she had not been affected by the waterfall at all, but only spread around the girl's body.

The blonde girl walked out of the space, but unfortunately, she stepped into the water and made a lot of splashes. Because of this fluctuation, the girl in the lake opened her eyes, as if by virtue of nature and herself, to block her desires, and her clear gaze looked at the person who had disturbed the balance around her.

"Purple?"

Erli's whole mental state is still the same as before, there is no strong anger, combined with the cultivation of Buddhism and Taoism, she can barely restrain her heart from excessive deterioration.

The two of them who changed into white Taoist robes have a little fairy spirit, especially Yakumo Zi's outfit, which already has the appearance of a standing painting, but there is no zun hat later, and it is not the style similar to a Western skirt, let alone the cheongsam style decoration in front of and behind them.

"What's wrong?"

Erri stood up, her blue eyes disappearing again, leaving only a slightly cloudy blood-red look, but without the red smoke from before, so the overall feeling was not as oozing as before.

"Do you know Namba's Shitennoji Temple?"

"Ah, the stableman mentioned, and she said that she was going to fulfill her promise, and it is said that when it was built, she stopped Buduki from setting it on fire. What's wrong? ”

Shitennoji Temple is the oldest Buddhist temple in Japan founded by a stable, also known as Prince Shotoku.

The original site was on the east bank of Tamazuri, and later moved to the barren tomb of Namba, and Murasaki mentioned the new Shitennoji Temple after the relocation, but it seems that Erli knew this.

“… There's something going on over there, and it's not good for you. ”

"How bad?"

She asked Purple, who nodded and continued.

"Buddhism has also collected information about the most evil monsters, and one of them is you, and they will work with exorcists to strangle you.

Consult with the stables, so that those people should not interfere with the work of the exorcist, lest the family be the only one, and she, as the prince, knows the problems of the family;

Or provoke a conflict between the two, or at least don't let them deal with us with all their might. ”

"It's impossible, even if it's provoked, it's only between subordinates, and besides, the current situation is that both exorcists and Dharma masters have to rely on each other in order to survive.

The stable also understands the problem, and now she supports the development of Buddhism in the country, just to control the power of the country.

She wished that these people would be mixed up so that the exorcists who could threaten the upper echelons could be monitored, lest there be a few more people like Su Ma Zi to control the court. ”

Erlie untied her long hair at the back of her head and shook her head lightly, her long tied hair stuck behind her.

The two of them walked to the shore first, and Purple simply manipulated the lower realm, and dried the clothes and bodies on the two of them, and then she helped Erli comb her hair, and said by the way.

"But it's really amazing that the stables can control Su I's horses.

It is really a good stroke to use the name of the supported King Tuigu to suppress the backlash of this powerful minister. ”

At the same time, Erli was not idle, and took out the copied part of Zhou Yi from her gap, trying to understand the Tao method inside.

Although she has a foundation in Chinese, the writing and sentence structure of ancient Chinese are no less than re-entering a language for her, so the translation part is still solved by Yakumo Purple.

I don't know how to understand it, but this sage's mind is really incomprehensible, that is, he can understand the content and repeat it to others.

So, Erli transcribed a copy herself, in simplified Chinese, specifically for herself, and Zi didn't think there was anything strange about it, but she thought it was a way to hide the content.

"I want to know how her research on Taoism is doing.

Stablemen who have been longing for immortality, don't be enchanted by this thing. ”

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"Well, then, I'll step back first, auntie."

The stableman saluted the woman in front of him and withdrew.

Although he is a regent, he can't go too far, he must fulfill the etiquette, and his identity as a courtier must also be remembered, so that the situation is the most perfect for the king.

After all, the King of Tuigu - that is, the queen of the previous King Chongjun, Nutabe - and the minister Soga Mazi are the main family, and if they are too public, they will be strangled by the two of them.

I walked out of the palace steadily, and was about to leave this boring place, ready to go back and continue to study the Tao.

“… Good afternoon, Prince. ”

Somehow, a figure sprang out from the side, blocking its way.

"Budu... What's the matter? ”

She didn't say anything, she just bowed to me.

'I've already taken the elixir'...'But now I need a place to hide'...'There are eyes and ears of the palace around'

This woman...

With gray hair and gray eyes, she has a petite figure, and if you don't know her age and other things, you really think she is less than 20 years old.

It's a pity that this woman—that is, Monobe Budu—is also an old man, but just a fellow Taoist seeking Taoist immortality. For the sake of his own immortality, the patriarch of the family can also give up, not to mention, the patriarch is his biological brother.

However, most importantly, she has a great prejudice against Buddhism, and with that, it is natural to be able to be a help to herself.

"Did you go to find the King of Tuigu?" ...... "I don't know what happened to the kid since ancient times"...

"Come with me, then."

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"Knives since ancient times! The prince has brought me to see you! ”

When he returned to the dormitory, Budu no longer concealed his true nature, completely lost his elegant temperament, but opened the door like a child.

"Go away, old woman!"

Since ancient times, the knife has not been interested in the arrival of Budu, and directly rejected the "mother" who was ready to pounce.

Mother, yes.

is said to be an old woman, Budu who fakes crying, and the knife who pushes away each other's faces in disgust Since ancient times, the two are indeed mother and daughter, but it is just the relationship between stepmother and stepdaughter.

"Ahem."

But it's not good to let them continue to make trouble.

"Your Excellency, Prince."

"The knife has been around since ancient times, I have something to talk to Budu, you go out first."

"But, Lord Prince, Budu..."

I seemed to want to say something, but I didn't say it, but what was in my mind came to my head.

"What if that youkai comes?"..."Monobe Fudu may not be good for you"

'Why am I going out?' Why should Budu stay with you?' ’

The voice in her head said this, and it seemed to have a big opinion of Budu.

"Let's get out first."

"Yes."

Seeing it didn't help, the knife didn't say much since ancient times, and left alone.

"Did you tell her about your plans?"

"No, the fewer people who know about it, the better.

Rather than supporting both Buddhism and Taoism, it is better to support a faction and let one idea stabilize the country.

That's why I've always supported Buddhism in the outside world, and I've also prevented you from secretly setting fire to the Temple of the Four Heavenly Kings. ”

Moreover, the concept that everyone can be sanctified and that individual people can be sanctified is completely different from that of the state.

"I was indeed a little irrational at that time, and I thank the prince for saving my life."

Budu saluted again, and then straightened his attitude.

So, it's time to get down to business.

"What about the effect of the elixir?"

"I've taken all the elixirs, and I'm a little uncomfortable, but the effect still doesn't seem to be very great.

I still seem to be looking as young as I was when I was young, but some of my body functions are still having problems.

The body is still unable to have children, and the hair is still developing in the direction of aging. ”

"So, can the elixir only stay young forever?"

The cloth didn't speak, but just saluted forward.

'Yes'......', but the content of the book says that the elixir can make people become immortals, out of the scope of human beings, ......' 'Is there something wrong with the process of refining medicine'

Didn't lie to me.

So what's the problem?

"Budu, is there a reliable person?"

But she shook her head and said.

"Lord Prince, there is nothing that your trusted subordinates are good at in this regard.

They were more inclined to understand the means of crusading against monsters, and a small number of Taoist friends who came over were unwilling to teach the secret method of alchemy in their own pockets. ”

"Secretly agree that they will be assigned a place, and it is not okay to spread Taoism?"

She shook her head.

Troublesome, if you don't master the magic of alchemy, then at most you will only die as an immortal.

Since you can't rely on the local one, then let your own people bring back Taoism.

But who do I need and who can I trust?