On the first day of arriving in Guhu, Sakurako didn't go to look for Jizo, and in the falling maple leaves, she seemed to say goodbye to Hatsu, but it was as if she didn't say anything.

At nightfall, the two of them were looking for a place to stay, but when they walked off the bridge, a man stopped them.

It was a samurai, well, unlike those "samurai" that the two of them saw along the way, this samurai might be more like a real samurai.

The clothes on his body were simple and neat, his expression was meticulous, and he carried a knife at his waist. With his hands hanging down to his side, he seemed relaxed, but his palms were tense, and it was believed that if the person in front of him showed hostility, he would be able to draw his sword in an instant.

The samurai stopped in front of Sakurako and Hatsu, and when he saw the two, he bowed slightly and said in a deep voice.

"My host invited the two to his home, and he said that he hoped to entertain them tonight, so as to fulfill the friendship of the landlord. ”

At this time, Sakurako's mood had calmed down, and she looked at the samurai and frowned.

"Who is the master of your house?"

Sakurako doesn't know this person, and naturally it is impossible to know his so-called master's family.

The samurai seemed to have expected Sakurako to ask this, and straightened up and said.

"My host said he could provide information about Jizo. ”

On the bridge at night, Sakurako's eyes are fixed on the samurai, and the samurai quietly waits for an answer.

After a moment, Sakurako said.

"Lead the way. ”

The samurai nodded, took a step back, got out of the way, and made a gesture of please.

"Please come with me. ”

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Sakurako and Hatsu's family are invited to live in a tranquil pavilion divided into three floors and brightly lit, illuminating the courtyard outside as if it were daylight.

The courtyard is like the scenery of the county and Shanghai, planted with maple trees, and there is a stone-paved path between the maple trees, and at the end of the path is a small spring, in which a few koi fish swim.

Red maple, narrow road, ancient pavilion, cool spring, it can be said that this is an extremely elegant pavilion.

When Sakurako and Hatsuha arrived, the host's house did not show up, and they were first entertained by a waiter.

The attendants led them into the central main room on the second floor, and when they opened the door to the outside, they could see the maple trees of the whole courtyard and the night view of the county.

After the snacks and tea were served, the waiters respectfully stepped back.

The host's hospitality can be said to be very thoughtful, the scenery in front of you is quiet and beautiful, and the taste of snacks and tea is also very good, but Sakurako has no intention of watching and tasting.

She's here for Jizo's news.

At first, she ate very happily, and she just took a bite of the small dim sum.

It may have been a long time for a stick of incense, or it could have been longer, but finally, there was a sound of footsteps outside the room, and the door was slowly pushed open, and a person walked in.

It was a richly dressed man.

His face was white and handsome, with a friendly smile on his face, not much, just enough to make people feel his kindness, but not abrupt.

As a man, he has a rare long hair, but it is not feminine, tied in a simple bun that hangs softly behind his back, without too many decorations, and looks graceful and dignified.

Wearing a neat dress, the pale gold satin is embroidered with exquisite lines, usually gold will make people feel gaudy, but on his body, it just sets off the luxury.

He walked slowly to the two of them, sat down, and said with a smile.

"It happened suddenly, invite the two girls here, please forgive me for the inconsiderate hospitality. As for the title, the two of them called me Shaoren. ”

The voice was so gentle and quiet that even those who listened to him would unconsciously calm down.

He said that his name was Shaoren, which was a strange name and would not be the real name, but Sakurako would not pursue anything either.

Sakurako held the teacup and said to the man who had suddenly invited them here.

"You said you had news of Jizo?"

Obviously, she wasn't prepared to make small talk.

Shaoren was not dissatisfied with Sakurako's coldness, and replied with a smile.

"Yes, or rather, I delivered the message to the two of you on behalf of Jizo. ”

Sakurako's brow furrowed slightly, and her hand holding the teacup tightened.

"What do you mean?"

Shaoren noticed Sakurako's expression, and he could understand Sakurako's feelings, so he didn't be surprised and explained softly.

"I'm a friend of Jizo, and a few days ago, he came to me and said that if I see you two in Guhu, I'll give this to you. ”

As he spoke, he took out an envelope from his bosom and handed it to Sakurako, and then said as if relieved.

"I haven't read this letter, but now it's in good condition to you, and I can be regarded as fulfilling his instructions. ”

Sakurako took the letter, hesitated, and opened it.

There was only one piece of stationery inside, and there was only a short message on the paper:

At noon on October 20, the maple slopes of the mountains outside the county and Shanghai were stored in the ground.

October 20 should be two days later.

And the meaning of the maple slope of the mountain outside the county is supposed to be that Sakurako goes there.

Sakurako took the letter and didn't know what kind of mood she was feeling in her heart for a while.

In the end, she just folded the letter slowly, put it back in the envelope, and put it in her arms.

"You know, we're going to kill him?"

Sakurako sat down and said to the Shaoren in front of her.

Shao Ren still smiled and replied.

"I know. ”

"Aren't you going to stop us, then?" Sakurako asked.

This time, the smile on Shaoren's face faded a little.

He lowered his eyes, with some decline in his eyes, but only decline, and he seemed to have already guessed such an outcome.

"No, because that's probably the best ending for Jizo. ”

He said.

Jizo kills people, and kills too many people, there is such a result, and it is a matter of course.

It's better to die under one person's knife than to be thrown into a mess, isn't it?

Sakurako put down the teacup in her hand, and the tea leaves in the cup floated.

"Can I ask you one more question?"

"Of course. ”

Shao Ren raised his head, with that gentleness and elegance.

Sakurako paused, as if thinking about how to ask the question, and half-loudly, she asked out loud.

"What did Jizo kill for?"

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"For the sake of what he calls justice in his own heart. ”

Shaoren sighed and said that he never understood Jizo's paranoia.

There was silence in the room.

But there is also a little clicking sound, which is the first time to eat the snack on the plate.

Shao Ren looked at Chu and his gaze stayed for a moment.

Anyway, he had never seen someone so indifferent to the atmosphere.

He asked with a look in his eyes for a moment, with a smile in his eyes.

"Is the dim sum delicious?"

Chu's mouth finally stopped, and with a flat expression, he nodded.

"Hmm. ”

"Huh. ”

Shao Ren chuckled, seemed to be happy, and picked up another piece of dim sum and handed it to Chu.

"Then eat more, I am the head of this dim sum building, if the girl likes it, you can come to me again next time you pass by, and I will make it for you to eat." ”

"Good. Chu wiped the dim sum residue from the corner of his mouth, took the new dim sum from Shao Ren's hand and put it in his mouth.

"Click, click, click······"

Shaoren smiled happily, and Sakurako glanced helplessly at the people around her.

Sometimes she really wonders if a few pieces of dim sum can take Chu away.

However, the atmosphere in the room was a little more relaxed.

If this is not a path of revenge.