After two days' journey, when the sun was about to set, the four of them finally arrived near Yanagi Castle. Ｘ

"It's a nostalgic and disgusting place." Yanagi looked in the direction of Koyanagi Sho, and muttered meaninglessly.

"If you were the head of the house, I'm afraid you wouldn't say that." Nan Xiang sneered, sneering in his mouth.

Yanagi snorted, noncommittal. The four of them did not continue to Yanagi Castle, but turned to Ensei Temple. It is a temple that was built in the Heian period and has a history of several hundred years. Many of the Yagyu family's rituals were held here. Enseiji Temple is a traditional Pure Land-style garden of the Heian period, and when you enter from the south gate of the temple, you can see the main lake of the garden, with an island in the center of the lake, which is connected to the main hall by a bridge. Since the lotus flower is a symbol of the Pure Land of Bliss, lotus flowers are also planted on the main lake of Enseiji Temple. It's a pity that it's late autumn now, and the lotus leaves have been exhausted, so you can't see the summer style.

"Mr. Ikoma Caizo, why don't you go in and have a look?" Before entering the temple, Nan Xiang looked at Liu Sheng Caizang, who was hesitant, and asked curiously.

"Matsunaga has a guard by his side, and it's my younger brother." Cai Zang said in a sullen voice, "It's not a clan brother like Zongyan, but a younger brother who also belongs to the branch family." ”

"My brother? By the way, I remember the last time I had a fight with Matsunaga Shu, there was a guy in his team, codenamed 'Yanagi', couldn't it be him? Nan Xiang recalled, "What's his name?" ”

"Xiu, Yanagi Xiu."

"So, you don't dare to go in, for fear of being recognized by him?" Nan Xiang saw Caizang's hesitation and guessed.

"Yes." Caizang nodded, "Actually, it doesn't hurt, it's best not to be in danger, I can stay and protect him." Just ......"

"Just what?"

"It's just that you've also met with Matsunaga Shu and Shu, so I'm afraid you're not necessarily safe." Yanagi said.

"Me?" Nan Xiang was stunned for a moment, and then laughed, "Don't worry, last time the black light was blind, they could only recognize this cross scar on my face, but it's a pity, this scar was just painted by me." ”

As he spoke, Nan Xiang took out a little water and cleaned the cross scar in front of the three of them. He untied the ponytail on his head and let his long hair run down his shoulders. When they looked at the faces of the three of them again, the two children were completely stunned.

Although Nanxiang has never concealed her identity as a woman, her dress is still more masculine. The two children have never seen Nanxiang with such a shape.

"Is that stupid? I'm afraid you haven't seen her at her most beautiful. Caizang smiled, as if recalling the beautiful spring light in the boat on the sea. At that time, Nanxiang was really the most charming, seductive, and irresistible woman he had ever seen.

He stared at Nan Xiang's flawless left cheek and said, "Originally, I also said that this scar of yours was left by someone who didn't understand the amorous feelings, and I still regretted it in my heart, if a stunner like you had this scar, it would be a pity." ”

Nan Xiang was stunned for a moment, and was almost laughed at angrily, Uncle Caizang, are you flirting with this cute girl?

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Nanxiang and Shota once again pretended to be a pair of sisters and brothers and went to Ensei Temple to pray for blessings. This is a nearby scenic spot, from the south courtyard to the north of the main lake, climb the first step of the high ground, you can see the pagoda and the main hall. The main hall has been renovated and rebuilt in recent years, and it has become more solemn and atmospheric. The sun is setting in the west, and the people who come and go to pray for blessings have gradually become scarce, and Nanxiang and the two are mixed in it, observing the surrounding terrain. Tomorrow is the time for Matsunaga to meet with the forces of the Quartet, and now that Fujikatsumaru has suddenly followed, in order to ensure his safety, Nanxiang must be prepared in advance.

"Master, sister, I want to ask for a talisman, I hope my father and mother will ...... They ......"

Walking into the temple and seeing the incense in full bloom, Xiangtai suddenly touched the scene, remembered his parents who were far away in the sky, and pulled Nanxiang's sleeve and pleaded. Nan Xiang squatted down and gently wiped away the tears he was about to fall: "Go and beg, my father's and mother's spirits in the sky will definitely be able to bless Xiaoxiang all the time, bless you to grow up healthy and healthy, practice martial arts, and become a man who stands up to the sky." ”

Shota snorted, pulled Nanxiang's sleeve, walked all the way to the front of the main hall, and knelt down in front of the statue of the Great Sun Nyorai in the hall. The monks of the monastery happened to pass by, and when they saw Nanxiang standing behind Xiangtai, they clasped their palms together and asked, "Female Tanyue, can you ask for something?" ”

"Ah" Nan Xiang came back to his senses, and also clasped his palms and said, "I would like to ask for a royal talisman for this child, not for gold and money, but for good health." ”

The monk estimated that he was a monk who specialized in conferring talismans, so he took out a palm-sized wooden talisman from his bosom, wrapped it in a white cotton cloth, put on a red rope, and said: "There are many sufferings in the world, and looking at this child's face, he should have suffered a catastrophe not long ago." This amulet, placed in the Imperial Guard with the power of its own gods, can keep the child safe and happy. ”

Nan Xiang saluted the monk and was about to take it, but he gently pulled it in his hand, but he didn't pull it. The talisman was still held in the palm of the monk's hand, and there was no movement. Looking at the monk's expression, it seemed that there was no wave in the ancient well, but he kept staring at Nanxiang, as if he was hinting at something. Nan Xiang immediately came to his senses, hurriedly took out some coins, and saw that the corners of the monk's mouth showed a little curvature, and the two exchanged things in their hands, saluted each other, and said goodbye.

"Sincerity is spirituality...... I'm afraid it's the money that makes it. Nan Xiang couldn't help but secretly slander herself, and hung the imperial talisman on the neck of Shota, who was kneeling with his back to her. But when I saw the monk leave the main hall, I just happened to usher in a young man. The monk saluted him and said, "Mr. Xiu." ”

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Nanxiang returned to the place where they had settled outside the temple, an abandoned house in the town of Yagyu Castle, and Caizang was leaning against the corner, closing his eyes and recuperating.

"The main church is on the other side of the lake, facing the south gate. The east and west sides are Kasugado and Hakuzando, right? Caizang didn't even open his eyes, and said to Nanxiang, who had just returned, "Every grass and tree there is very familiar to me." ”

"Don't show it off in front of me." Nan Xiang immediately interrupted Caizang's words, "Don't talk nonsense, I met your younger brother, Liu Shengxiu." Listening to the voice, it was indeed the guy I saw that night named 'Willow'. Tonight's meeting will be arranged in the Kasuga Hall, and the Quartet will soon arrive one after another, and the meeting will be on time at midnight. ”

"Miss is really amazing, I heard such detailed news in such a short time." Caizang opened his eyes, "In that case, you and I will set off after dark." ”

"Good. After dark, Caizang and I lurked in the Kasuga Hall. With that, Nan Xiang turned to the two disciples, "You two will stay here obediently, and you are not allowed to go anywhere." Shota, remember to protect Fujikatsumaru. ”

"Yes! Master's sister. ”r