Chapter 42: The Spirit of the Emperor

The hustle and bustle of Kabukicho is still bustling and lively in the past, as if the assassination that had just happened in the building not far away is not the same time and space as here.

The ukiyo-kan was still full, and the room of the spirits was still full of heavy atmosphere.

Everyone sat around the table, Iori's spirit improved a little, and he greeted Shiratorihei, "I'm really lucky to have three lives to meet the famous Shiratorihei-sama." It's not easy to see you on your side. ”

Shiratorihei had already removed Kataoka Shota's disguise at this time, bowed slightly, and said with a smile, "The family has not been able to prosper, and there are too many facts to deal with, so I don't have time to visit the Kimura family." And now, the head of the family has also been taken captive, which is really ashamed. ”

Shiratori Ling said in a deep voice, "Blame me for failing to protect her." Otherwise......"

Ji Keyan put his arm around her shoulders and comforted, "Qianzi Keysword is a madman, who in the spirit world doesn't know? ”

Originally, I went to approach Heiji Yamaguchi tonight and inquire about the whereabouts of Shirashino, but I didn't expect that not only did the operation fail, but I lost another person, and everyone's face was full of gloom.

Nie Jianfeng held Ningning's hand and whispered, "It's late at night, you're tired today, go to sleep first." ”

Tranquility smiled and withdrew her hand, "No, it's you, you had a lot of fun with that Japanese girl today, and you're tired, aren't you?"

The room was full of vinegar, and Nie Jianfeng, who had always been indifferent, didn't know how to coax her at this time, so she had to change the topic stiffly, "By the way, Shiratori, I heard that you met Iori's second uncle today?"

Everyone looked at Iori in unison, and Iori explained with a natural expression, "My second uncle has been doing business abroad in recent years, and he may have some intersection with the Toyama Group, so he was also invited to the wedding. ”

However, this didn't seem to be a very important matter, just an inconsequential episode, just like Nie Jianfeng's awkward transition.

"Did he really appear there by accident?" Shiratori didn't think it was just a coincidence, "Taro Yamaguchi was killed because of you, and your second uncle was there when Kenjiro Toyama was killed, and it seems that these two things are not only related to Brother Shino every time, but also related to your Kimura family every time." ”

Everyone knows that since Hakuma Shinoshi said goodbye, Shiratori Ling has always been hostile to Iori, and it can even be said that they are hostile, but most of them remain apologetic to Iori, so almost none of them are on Shiratori Ling's side, especially after she said this, some people immediately stood up against it.

"Shiratori, how can you say that, Iori and they were also involved because of us. Tranquility said dissatisfiedly.

"Really?" Shiratori turned her face sideways, not looking at anyone, as if she was talking to herself, "She was the one who brought you into that hospital, and she was the one who brought Yamaguchi to the ukiyokan, and even the person who invited us here, it was still her, how do I think the process of her involvement in this matter is so coincidental, it seems to be full of deliberateness." ”

Nie Jianfeng shook his head, "Shiratori, you're too much, I know you care about Hakuba, but Iori is also a victim, you can't just think about yourself." ”

Iori bowed her head and was silent, I don't know if she was angry or sad, she couldn't see her expression when she lowered her head, this look was very pitiful, and almost everyone objected to Shiratori Ling saying such a thing.

Shiratori Ping stretched out his hand to stop him, "Don't talk about it, so many things happen, people will inevitably think cranky, and now we should think about the next thing." ”

What he said makes sense, Hakuma Shino has not been recovered, the matter of Yamaguchi has not been cleared of suspicion, and now Kenjiro Toyama has been added, and Sachiko has been lost, the current situation can be said to be in a mess, and there is no point in infighting at this time.

Now they stopped talking, and the atmosphere fell silent all of a sudden.

In the quiet environment, the faint sound of the door opening was very obvious, and everyone followed the voice, and Chimoritsuru came out of the inner room, closed the door, and said to them, "The child has not woken up yet." ”

Tranquility asked, "By the way, where did this boy come from?"

Ji Keyan saw that Bai Bird Ling didn't want to speak, so he said for her, "When we chased to the top of the building, he and two other people in the same outfit were besieging the Qianzi Key Sword, and those two were killed, and he was knocked unconscious by Xiao Ling. Listening to their conversation, it should be someone from the Imperial Spirit Clan. ”

As soon as he heard the Imperial Spirits, Iori raised his head and met the serene eyes, "What kind of organization is this Imperial Spirits?" I heard Shiratori say on the plane earlier that this is a mysterious organization, and it seems that its existence has never been revealed. ”

Iori replied, "As rumored, the Imperial Spirit Sect is a guard organization that directly obeys the orders of the Spirit Emperor, and its role is not only to protect the Spirit Emperor, but also to monitor our five major families, grasp all the information of the Dongzhou Spirit Realm, and sometimes even go directly to the five major families to arrest people, which can be regarded as an invisible force to maintain order in the East Continent." ”

Nie Jianfeng gasped, "Isn't that the same spy organization as Jinyiwei?"

Ji Keyan nodded and said, "Actually, they are very similar to Fez, every regime needs such an intelligence department." The Spirit Emperor's reign in the spirit realm also needs to be safe. Now it seems that this Thousand Sons Key Sword may have been a member of the Emperor Spirit Clan, and then fled for some reason, as every secret organization would do, of course they would not let a person who escaped live. ”

Tranquility said uneasily, "Then wouldn't it be dangerous to keep him now? After all, we've seen his face...... It's not going to kill us, is it?"

Ji Keyan said, "According to the normal procedure, it will." ”

"Then why should we bring him back, why don't we just let the Toyama Group take him away?" Tranquility said excitedly, now that they have formed enough beams, and now there are many mysterious organizations comparable to Fez, this trip to Dongzhou is simply a nightmare.

"He can help me find the Thousand Sons Key Sword, and to understand him, I need to find a way to defeat him." ”

Looking at their silence, Shiratori Ling knew that they were worried about being targeted by the Emperor Spirit Crowd, but it was inconvenient to say it clearly.

Bai Bird Ling stood up, "I won't cause trouble to you, I'll take him away, even if the Emperor Lingzhong comes to the door, they will only come to me." So saying, he went to the inner room.

Tranquility hurriedly said, "That's not what we meant, since we are companions, of course we have to face it together, how can we let you ...... alone"

"I don't have a companion. Shiratori Ling interrupted her and said coldly, "I don't need any companions except my family. ”

After she said this, Nie Jianfeng and Ning Jing seemed to realize something, the only link between this mysterious girl and them was Bai Ma Xiao, and now that he was missing, she seemed to have severed her relationship with them, and they had never really established a friendship, so it was broken.

To be precise, they don't seem to be all the way.

Shiratori quickly stood up as well, followed her into the inner room, and carried the sleeping boy on his back.

Everyone didn't stop anymore, Ji Keyan stood up and said, "Xiaoling, if you still treat me as your friend, I am willing to go with you." ”

White Bird Ling was hostile to Iori, and it seemed that he had long wanted to leave here, this young man of the Imperial Spirit Sect might just be an excuse, and at this time it was the time of splitting, Ji Keyan still chose to stand on White Bird Ling's side.

"Speak of it...... You are my only friend besides Brother Xiao. But I want you to stay here and help me get Brother Xiao back, okay?"

Ji Keyan knew that this was as important to her as saving Sachiko, and she could entrust herself like this, which showed that she really regarded herself as a friend, so she said solemnly, "Don't worry, bet on Pfisterling's reputation, I will definitely help you get him back." After speaking, Ji Keyan took out a dagger and handed it to Bai Bird Ling, "If you need me, just throw it on the ground, and I will appear by your side whenever and wherever you are." It's the same as in the tomb on Xiaoqi Mountain. ”

"Thank you. In just three words, it contains all the feelings of Shiratori Ling. With that, she took the dagger and left with Shiratori Ping.

With the attrition, the team finally ushered in a split again, and it seems that from the fact that Shiratori Ling changed her clothes as soon as they returned here, she was planning to leave.

But they can all understand that the loss of two important people in succession is a huge blow to her, whether it is her suspicion of Iori or her resolute departure, it is understandable.

"Why is this happening...... Tranquility cried with a sad face, "Is it because of me again...... Am I saying the wrong thing again......"

Nie Jianfeng reached out and hugged her, trying to comfort her, but this time she didn't refuse, and cried on his shoulder.

Ji Keyan comforted, "It's not because of you, Xiaoling may need a quiet place to think alone, just like she has done in the past thirty years." Although she is close to Hakuba, she is not that easy to approach. ”

They fell into deep thought, and things seemed to hit a wall at every turn, and the team had just entered a dark ice age as soon as it was formed.

The atmosphere was cold for a while, and Iori said, "What Miss Shiratori Ling said also makes some sense, and this incident is indeed caused by me. Rest assured, after all, Mr. Hakuba disappeared because of me, and our Kimura family will do our best to cooperate with you in finding Mr. Hakuba's whereabouts. ”

Out of Trane's vigilance, or perhaps mixed with some personal feelings, Ji Keyan also took a reserved attitude towards Iori, "I'm bothered by Miss Iori, even if it's not for Xiaoling, Hakuba is also our classmate, and we will definitely find him." It's just that the clue seems to be broken at the moment, and today's operation should be said to be a complete failure, fortunately, it didn't attract their attention, but the next opportunity is not so easy to find. ”

Indeed, everyone understands that if Hakuba Shino is really in Yamaguchi's hands, his safety will always be in a dangerous direction over time.

At this time, a waitress walked in from outside the door, bowed to them and said, "Mr. Nie, there is a lady looking for you outside." ”

"Ma'am, who?" Nie Jianfeng was confused, he didn't seem to have any friends in Japan, and the people he knew were limited to the people in this room.

The sensitive Tranquility immediately realized something, broke free from his arms, and said angrily: "Heh, I guess it's that Japanese girl, I didn't expect to find it so soon." ”

Seeing her like this, Nie Jianfeng's face sank, and he said coldly, "Tell her, I don't see her." ”

The waitress was a little embarrassed, "This ...... This lady seems to have something to do with the person who came here some time ago to make trouble, so will she offend that person?"

"Hmph, it's really that Minako Furukawa. ”

Seeing that Ning Jing completely overturned the vinegar jar, Nie Jianfeng was really in no mood to dwell on this kind of thing at this time, so he stood up and said, "Then I'll go and drive her away." ”

"Wait. Ji Keyan stopped him, "I remember, she is Heiji Yamaguchi's fiancΓ©e. Perhaps, this is an opportunity to get closer to the pass. ”