In Hoshino Shrine, Tang Xiyao was restless, fidgeting all night, constantly going back and forth outside the gate. Waiting at the shrine with her were the monk Faru, Ah Yu's sister-in-law, Chang Qiaozi, and two Shimizu villagers who were in charge of monitoring the mission.

Sister-in-law Ah Yu was even more anxious, and kept asking Tang Xiyao the same thing all night, "Uncle Ye is very capable, isn't he?" He'll be able to bring back the sprouts, right? ”

Tang Xiyao knew that her heart was hanging on to her relatives, and her mood was the same as her own at this time, so she was not bored, and said every time: "Don't worry, they will definitely come back." Although having said that, the rest of the people understood that Tang Xiyao was comforting Sister-in-law Ayu, but in fact, even she herself was not confident, otherwise she would not always go outside the door to check.

The Faru presided over the Dharma beads in his hand and kept reciting the scriptures in his mouth. Chang Qiaozi was drowsy. The two Qingshui villagers were like dead pigs who had already slept, they didn't care who was dead and who was alive, although they were a little surprised to hear that someone was going to die with the child yesterday, but it was nothing special, and they could go back after dawn.

At this moment, it was dawn, and as the morning sun continued to rise, Tang Xiyao's mood was also sinking, and he looked in the direction of their departure in despair, standing motionless by the door for a long time.

As the sky got brighter and brighter, it seemed that at the end of the sky, two staggering figures suddenly appeared, one large and one small, getting closer and closer, it was Ye Suiyun, who was covered in blood, and Bean Sprout, who was eager to see his mother.

Tang Xiyao was overjoyed, screamed with joy, and threw herself into her arms without caring about Ye Suiyun's filth. The people at the shrine heard the movement and rushed out together. Sister-in-law Ah Yu cried with joy when she saw her daughter come back unharmed. The others were also amazed to see that Ye Suiyun not only came back alive, but also felt as if he had experienced the embarrassment of Shura's hell.

Tang Xiyao reacted suddenly, and said with concern: "You have blood stains on your body, but you are injured?" Where is the injury? Let me see. Take Ye Suiyun's hand.

Ye Suiyun hurriedly smiled: "Don't worry, this is all the blood of that strange snake, I just suffered some skin injuries." ”

Tang Xiyao put her mind at ease, then frowned, and said, "Brother Ye, this smell on your body is smoking." Ye Suiyun shrugged his shoulders and said mischievously: "No way, I fell into a stinky mud pit." ”

Chang Qiaozi heard it clearly, and asked curiously: "Brother Ye, you said that the Baqi Divine Dragon is a strange snake?" ”

Ye Suiyun nodded and said, "It's a snake bigger than this shrine." He knew that everyone must be curious at this time, and they were eager to know the details, so he didn't wait for others to ask more, and told the appearance of the big snake. Finally, he said: "If you don't see it with your own eyes, you really don't believe that there are such strange things in the world, no wonder it is a disaster." Its body should still be on the island of Xiaofen, if you want to see it for yourself, you will know it as soon as you go. After hearing this, the two Qingshui villagers' eyes lit up, and they said excitedly: "Go, go, tell the villagers in the village, let's go and have a look." In the blink of an eye, he was gone.

At this moment, even the old monk Faru could not be calm, and asked in disbelief: "Master Ye... It's just ... You're alone ... And he killed the strange snake? ”

Ye Suiyun nodded, and at this time, the bean sprouts who were sitting in the crook of Ah Yu's sister-in-law's arm also said: "Mother, mother, didn't you see it, the big brother is running around on the head of the strange snake, but it is majestic." Her two little hands gestured again and again, and her eyebrows danced. But the faces of the adults next to him changed color when they heard it, and they all realized the danger of the situation at that time.

Sister-in-law Ah Yu put down her daughter, didn't say a word, knelt on the ground and kowtowed to Ye Suiyun, and said: "The great fairy saved the bean sprouts, that is, saved our family's life, our family doesn't know how to repay it, so we can only kowtow to you every day and burn incense, worship every year, and dare not forget." ”

Tang Xiyao listened to it interestingly but didn't dare to laugh, and hurriedly helped Ah Yu's sister-in-law up and said, "He's not a fairy, just a kid herding cattle." Presumably because her daughter returned unharmed, Sister-in-law Ah Yu was a little delirious with joy. Ye Suiyun's heart tightened, thinking that this is what Dai Shi called himself.

Sister-in-law Ah Yu shook her head loudly: "No, no, he must have been sent down by the gods to save my mother and daughter." Otherwise, how can you deal with the dragon king? Girl, don't lie to me. ”

Ye Suiyun knew that there was no need to say more, and said with a smile: "Bean sprouts have been hungry for a night, hurry up and go home and make some delicious food for her." Sister-in-law Ah Yu was reminded by him, and even claimed that it was, and before parting, she thanked her a thousand times before leaving.

Chang Qiaozi patted Ye Suiyun and said, "Brother Ye, I really convinced you." Let's go back and report this to the eldest sister. Ye Tang had no different intentions, and the same Faru presided over the thanks, and then took a boat back to Dongli Village.

When on the boat, Tang Xiyao asked Ye Suiyun: "You said that the body was splashed with snake blood, and I was only slightly injured, why didn't I see where the wound was when I turned over and over?" ”

As soon as Ye Suiyun said it, she couldn't help but pay attention, and sure enough, as Tang Xiyao said, there seemed to be no wounds all over her body, and she said strangely: "Strange, it doesn't make sense, when I fought with the strange snake, there were indeed many skin and flesh blooms, and now it seems to be back to the same as before, it's really strange." Tang Xiyao didn't look like he was joking with himself, and he was also inexplicable.

Returning to Dongli Village, Chang Qiaozi explained the matter in detail, especially Ye Suiyun got rid of the Yazaki Snake, and his speech was even more eloquent, as if he had seen it with his own eyes, and everyone was amazed.

Ruan Mei was both happy and admired, and said, "Before you come back, my brothers and I have heard the news from Qingshui Village. The Baqi snake was removed, and it finally returned the peace of our hundred-mile water people. Duan Baosheng also exclaimed: "Yes, Brother Ye has made great merit in eliminating harm for the people. The crowd echoed and praised loudly.

Ye Suiyun smiled a little embarrassedly, he was just thinking about saving the bean sprouts at first, but he didn't think much about it, but now he realized that he really did a great deed, and it was not in vain that he almost lost his life last night.

At this time, Yang Bao came up from nowhere and asked, "Have you found my lost property?" ”

Ye Suiyun was stunned for a moment, and said, "I haven't even met a Japanese warrior this time, where can I find it?" ”

Yang Bao was sullen and said, "I expected it, anyway, you are not allowed to leave if you don't help me find my things." Ye Suiyun smiled bitterly, this guy is still playing tricks. Yang Bao pointed to the distance and said, "By the way, there is someone over there looking for you, and he asked me if you have come back." ”

Ye Suiyun looked in the direction of his finger, and saw a young man in a cloth shirt looking in this direction, nodding and smiling. The appearance is very raw, and it seems that he has never seen this person.

The man beckoned, and Ye Suiyun walked over. The other party said: "Ye Shaoxia, don't blame, there are a lot of people over there, so I ask you to move here." ”

Ye Suiyun heard what he said, and said suspiciously: "Dare to ask the little brother what is the matter with me?" We don't seem to have seen each other. ”

The man still replied politely: "Exactly, the little one and the young man are the first time they met." This time, he was entrusted by Li Fugongzi to assist Shaoxia in obtaining two charts. ”

Ye Suiyun immediately understood what was going on, it turned out to be someone sent by Li Fu, and the eighty percent was from the Yin Yuan Society, and asked, "I remember, what do you call the little brother?" ”

Sure enough, the man said: "The little 'Xuanzi Erqi' young man can call me Erqi." ”

Ye Suiyun thought to himself, "As expected", and said: "Last time in Yangzhou, a brother called 'Xuanzi Eryan' helped me a lot, you have almost the same title, can you know each other?" ”

Erqi said: "Yes, all of us who are responsible for the heterogeneity are the Xuanzi group, but we don't know each other." ”

Ye Suiyun knew that the membership structure of the Hidden Yuan Society was very complex and complicated, and it was not uncommon for them not to know each other. nodded and said, "I did promise Li Fu to help him get the chart, so what should I do?" ”

Erqi said: "The chart is divided into two parts, and now they are in the hands of the captains of the two armies stationed on Ko Island. They are the ghost village of Kamijihama, and the ghost red deer of Liumohama. ”

"These people's names are really weird, they are called ghosts, maybe some people call them ghosts. Oh, what does Hama mean? Tang Xiyao also approached at this time and asked.

Erqi said respectfully: "This one wants to be Miss Tang." Hama means troops. ”

Ye Suiyun groaned: "Now that you know the exact whereabouts of the chart, do you want me to take it next?" ”

Erqi shook his head and said: "It is not feasible to forcibly seize it, the nautical chart is a detailed mark of Japan's path to the Central Plains, on which all the strategic islands and transit points along the way are depicted, and it is extremely important in terms of military role, and the Japanese will never carry it with them." If it is forcible to take it, even if the young man subdues the two, I am afraid that he will not be able to find the chart for a while. The Japanese samurai are fierce and aggressive, and the number of the two armies is quite large, if we are a little careless, alarm the guards, and we can't leave quickly, the result is worrying. ”

"And what do you mean?" Ye Suiyun asked, he knew that since the other party said so, he must have a better idea.

"Prince Anji." Erqi replied with a smile and four words.

Ye Suiyun was reminded by his words, remembering that when Li Fu was leaving at Hoshino Shrine, he said that he would take care of An Ji's body, and patted his head and said, "Oh, I forgot about this." Saying that, he hurriedly went to find Ruan Mei, but Erqi said: "Don't be anxious, the young man has already buried the corpse in Dongli Village." ”

Ye Suiyun didn't seem to be in a hurry when he saw him, and said, "You are calm." So what is the use of Prince Anji? ”

Erqi said: "That's because the little one has already got his clothes and seals, and as for the corpse, it's useless, so it's better to let him go into the ground as soon as possible." ”

"What's the use of asking him for clothes?" Tang Xiyao couldn't help but ask.

"We know that Prince Azuki is dead, but the Japanese don't know yet." Twenty-seven rounds.

Tang Xiyao said in surprise: "You mean to find someone to pretend to be An Ji to deceive the chart?" Erqi smiled and nodded: "Girl Dazhi, that's exactly the case."

Ye Suiyun looked at the person in front of him with a kind face in disbelief, and said, "You won't ask me to pretend, I can't say a word of Japanese." ”

Erqi said: "This is okay, according to the tradition of Japan, the royal nobles from the emperor down generally do not speak directly to their subordinates, in order to maintain their sense of mystery and the dignity of the imperial family, and usually their close courtiers pass on the message." Therefore, the young man does not have to worry. ”

Ye Suiyun still felt that this plan was too unbelievable, and said: "So that's the case, then who will help me pass the word... You... Could it be that you can speak Dongying's words? ”

Erqi said with a smile: "Otherwise, why did the young man think that I was sent to carry out the mission." The little one who has been dealing with the Japanese people all the year round.,It's considered to be proficient in Japanese.,This time you can dress up as the young hero's close attendant.,Responsible for passing the word.。 ”

Ye Suiyun said: "Understood, there is one last question." Why do you have to come to me, since you don't have to speak, and you don't do anything with anyone, then everyone is not the same? ”

"That's because Li Fugongzi ordered it, and the specific reason is not clear." Twenty-seven rounds.

Tang Xiyao took a step forward and said resolutely: "I'm going too." Ye Suiyun looked at her and puzzled: "This is not to play, you are in danger, what are you going to do?" ”

Tang Xiyao pursed her lips but said, "I went to see what I can't do, didn't I say that there is no danger?" "Ye Suiyun went to Xiaofen Island alone last night, she was worried all night, and regretted not going with her. Therefore, I made up my mind that if there was such a thing in the future, I would definitely follow him.

Ye Suiyun was still waiting to say more, and Erqi preemptively said: "It doesn't hurt if Miss Tang wants to go with her, just disguise yourself as a soldier and follow behind, as long as you don't speak, no one will doubt it." Tang Xiyao smiled and said, "Thank you." ”

Ye Suiyun heard him say this, thought of something, and asked: "I look different from Prince An Ji, and my age is also different, won't I show my stuffing?" ”

Erqi said: "Shaoxia rest assured, Prince An Ji is a member of the Japanese imperial family, and even ordinary middle-level officials in Japan can't see him, let alone the two squad leaders of Ghost Horse and Ghost Village." I thought about it for a while, I'm afraid that the only person who can recognize An Ji himself here is the Rilun City Lord. Fortunately, we will never meet him in this operation, but we will go to the two places of Kamiihama and Liumenghama, and after deceiving the nautical chart in the name of the prince, it will be completed, and we will withdraw immediately, without knowing it. By the time they found out that they had been deceived, we would have already returned to the Central Plains. ”

Ye Suiyun listened to Xuanzi Erqi's plan and clear thinking, knowing that he had already considered all the details, he no longer had many worries in his heart, and agreed to leave the next morning and return to Kou Island.

In order to thank Ye Suiyun, Dongli Village slaughtered chickens and sheep on the same day and held a feast, and everyone kept toasting him. Ye Suiyun saw that it was difficult to resist the hospitality, and he did not refuse to come, and the bowl was dry, and he drank until dusk. He has deep internal strength and is not easy to get drunk, but under such a binge drinking, he can't help but get dizzy. So he got up and walked out, trying to sober up. As soon as he went out, he happened to see the little monk Xiangyan carrying empty dishes back to the kitchen, so he stopped him and asked, "How is Master Jianzhen?" ”

Xiangyan put down the food plate and saluted: "Thank you Shaoxia for your care, Master, he is well." In the past few days, the donors of Dongli Village have been entrusted by the young man to take care of my master and apprentice very thoughtfully, and the master asked me to thank you when I see you. ”

Ye Suiyun nodded, and said, "What are your plans in the future?" Do you still want to go to Japan? ”

Xiangyan nodded and said, "This is Master's long-cherished wish, and it will not be changed." He sighed and said, "But I don't know when I can make the trip." I asked Ruan Shizhu, and she said that it was difficult for ordinary boats to sail into the blue sea. If we want to go to Japan, only the big ship of the imperial court can do it, but how can we get on it, so we are at a loss. ”

Ye Suiyun comforted: "Sister Ruan is right, naturally safety comes first. There's no urgency in this matter. Shohiko nodded, took his things and left.

Ye Suiyun went straight out of Dazhai and walked to the beachhead, the breeze blew from the water, blowing on his face quite cool, which made him feel refreshed. I was full of worries in my heart, and when the things Li Fu explained were done, what should I do? Whether to go back to Baling County to return the golden book to Granny Xiang, or secretly return to Junshan to pick up her grandmother and live in seclusion, the old man must have been very worried about himself in the past few months.

At this time, he suddenly heard a fluttering sound in the air, and Ye Suiyun turned his head to see that it was a sparrow bird flapping its wings and flying down on the branch beside him. Ye Suiyun smiled, didn't care, and looked back at the water. Suddenly, he felt something was wrong, turned his head again to take a closer look, and when he finally saw it, he couldn't help but be surprised, it turned out that the sparrow that stopped on the tree was actually a wooden bird made of bamboo and wood. At this moment, this wooden bird is still flapping its wings, and if you don't look closely, it is not easy to distinguish it from a real bird.

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