Chapter Seventy-Seven: The Legend of the Artifact
The ownership of the three artifacts, even if Sui Feng had heard those people from the Ping clan inadvertently mention it before, he was still a little surprised when Mr. Bo Yi told him in person.
But Sui Feng was only taken aback, and what made him even more uneasy was the reason why Mr. Bo Yi told him this. No one would tell such an important matter to a man who had only been with them for a month, for no reason, and it was absolutely impossible to say that there was no reason, and it was all the more interesting to ask him to come here with such difficulty.
Seeing that Suifeng's face first became shocked, and then quickly calmed down, Bo Yi's evaluation of Suifeng was a point higher. He said solemnly in a low voice: "The world only knows that the martial arts conference is just a national sport, but only a few great families in Fusang know that it is hidden. Before the Nara period, power had been in the hands of several great families. Even the position of the emperor was secretly manipulated by the family, and even the three artifacts of the emperor's power were divided among the families. And the three artifacts that remain in the hands of the emperor are nothing more than imitations. ”
There is such a conspiracy involved, and it is a little surprising to listen to it.
It's just that this matter really can't be concealed for a long time, but it has been known by the major government and opposition families in a few years. Naturally, for the sake of the artifact, you fight for it, and the families who get it are naturally reluctant to give it away, and some of the families who don't get it have the mentality of reporting the death of the fish and breaking the net to publicize this secret. Later, in order to keep the secret and avoid large-scale conflicts, there was a martial arts conference, and it was agreed that the top three families would share the three artifacts. Mr. Bo Yi recounted the past events, but his voice did not have a trace of waves.
"Dare to ask the family master, what is the secret of the so-called three artifacts, which is worth such a big risk? Also, the family master added this matter to inform me, I'm afraid it's not just to tell me this story, right?"
The cloak on Bo's body looked even more eerie in the sunlight, and his face was covered in the shadow cast by the cloak. "There are too many legends about the three artifacts, you have been here for so long, you must have heard some of them. What I want to say is that those rumors were concocted by major families, and they have only been circulating for decades. I don't know if there are immortals in Fuso since ancient times, I only know that the three artifacts are the holy relics left by the first generation of the emperor of Fuso, it is said that Emperor Jimmu was originally a person from Middle-earth, and he left all the magic skills of Middle-earth in the artifact. ”
Suifeng finally understood this completely, Fusang suddenly learned from the Sui and Tang dynasties decades ago, not only for the development of people's livelihood, but also to understand the customs and culture of Middle-earth so as to solve the mystery of the three artifacts. It turns out that there is such a deep inside story in this, and it makes people feel a little chill down their spines when they think about it.
"I told him about this, on the one hand, so that he could have more trust in my Fujiwara family. In addition, I naturally have a plan. Bo Yi didn't hide it, and said bluntly.
"What are you going to do, please ask the master of the family to teach?" It turns out that Mr. Bo Yi said so much just now, all for the sake of foreshadowing what he is going to say next.
"The Tiancong Cloud Sword that I gave to my husband before was imitated by my Fujiwara family who spent a lot of money to hire a swordsmith from the top of Middle-earth. It was almost identical to the original, and if the two swords were put together, it would be difficult for anyone in the world to distinguish them except the swordsmith. Now, the Heavenly Cloud Sword is what my Fujiwara family worships. If you can win the top three positions in the martial arts tournament, then my Fujiwara family will exchange worship artifacts with other families. Mr. Bo Yi said no more than he was halfway through his words, and the corners of his mouth curled slightly, like a sneer.
Sui Feng looked at the Tiancong Cloud Sword on his waist, then turned his head and thought about Mr. Boyi's words, and suddenly exclaimed: "Could it be that Mr. Fei is going to do that trick to hide the sky and cross the sea?"
"Huh. Bo Yi laughed again, "Yes, Mr. is really perceptive." Mr. used this sword to meet the enemy at the martial arts conference, and Mr. Skill's outstanding martial arts will surely shine. At that time, the families will definitely think that you have achieved such results with the power of the Tiancong Cloud Divine Sword, and after this is over, they will never think that the Tiancong Cloud Sword that came out of your hand is a counterfeit. This time, I, the Fujiwara family, will be able to sit on two artifacts, and I will be one step closer to solving the mystery in them. Although Mr. can rest assured, as long as Mr. can enter the top three, my Fujiwara family will be grateful. And if the artifact is in hand, if you can really discover the secret, you will definitely be the first to share it with you. ”
There was silence with the wind, but he didn't expect that the sword he gave him a month ago would think of so much. Although this Mr. Boyi is not proficient in martial arts, he is so scheming and even more ambitious, which is really not to be underestimated.
How should I choose? From the original meaning, Sui Feng was unwilling to join them in this kind of conspiracy, but when he thought of the secret of Xu Fusan's artifact, thought of the people he cared about in Middle-earth that he couldn't let go, and his deep attachment to the land he wanted to go back to, he was gloomy for a while.
Sui Feng lowered his head and sighed: "Since the head of the family can afford to be a kid, he can only try his best." I was also secretly sad in my heart, but I didn't expect that I was forced to go against my heart's wishes in desperation.
Having said all this, Bo Yi just wanted to participate in their schemes with the wind. Seeing that Suifeng agreed, naturally there was nothing else to say, and after a brief greeting with him, there was nothing else to explain, and a monk led him back to his room along the way he came.
It was still early when he first came to Todaiji Temple today, but it was a lottery and he saw Fujiwara Boichi, so it took a lot of time. When he returned to his room, it was already dark.
It's a hustle and bustle outside, most of them are here for the first time, and it's a competitive competition on this scale, which is undoubtedly a great opportunity for those who want to make their debut, and naturally it is also a big challenge. In fact, this can't be blamed on those warriors, after all, the Todai Temple has a limited space and can't accommodate so many people, and only a few prominent nobles can live in the wings. Many of the remaining places had no rest, so they had to make a bunk in the open space outside.
Tonight was a time for them to rest, and many people sat around, chatting and discussing what might happen tomorrow.
Even in the middle of the night, the noise outside is still uninterrupted. Tossing and turning in bed with the wind, it is difficult to sleep for a long time. It's not that I'm worried about tomorrow's competition, but I'm still thinking about whether what I promised today is right or wrong. Isn't he like the Murong family before him, in order to be able to solve the mystery, he will do whatever it takes for his own end?
Thinking about it, I don't know when I fell asleep. When I woke up, it was the next morning.
After washing up a little, I pushed open the door, and many people were warming up in the cold dew. Others are still asleep on the ground and have not woken up.
Almost at the same time, the doors of the two rooms next to each other creaked open. Coincidentally, Sasaki is on one side and Kazuo Takahashi on the other. Sasaki was okay, he said hello when he saw Suifeng, and bowed slightly as a gesture. And Takahashi seems to be very cold to the wind from the beginning to the present, and I don't know what the reason is.
"When-" A deep bell rang throughout Todai-ji Temple, and it was the sound of a warrior monk striking the bell. This is their morning lesson, and it is also their practice.
It didn't take long for the first round of the morning to begin, and Kazuo Takahashi was placed in the first group, which was also the first round to play. But obviously there wasn't much time left, but Kazuo Takahashi was still at ease and didn't seem to care at all. Instead, he asked with the wind: "Yesterday afternoon, I saw you walking in the direction of the inner temple in a panic, I don't know what happened?"
Sui Feng's faint eyes glanced at him, without a trace of emotion, and said very blandly: "Even the head of the family does not limit my freedom, why, do you want to know everything, figure out what I do at all times, and prove that I am even greater than Lord Guan Bai?"
Kazuo Takahashi was dumbfounded by Suifeng's words, glanced at him, did not refute, and hurried in the direction of the ring.
It was also due to the limitation of the venue, where could the entire Todaiji Temple accommodate 32 rings? Even if it could, it was completely unnecessary, so only four rings were set up in the four directions of southeast, south, north, and west. Four rings are played at the same time, with two rounds every half day, which is eight sets. So Suifeng was divided into a round of zuihou in the afternoon of the first day.
"Butler Sasaki, let's go over and see him. I've always had a question about whether to ask or not. Suifeng looked at Sasaki, who had been silent on the side, and suddenly spoke.
Sasaki nodded, "Let's go, if I'm not mistaken, you want to ask Kimiko Takahashi about it." ”
Nodding with the wind, he didn't shy away from it, "Mr. Butler is not bad, I have always wondered why I am only a new acquaintance with him, but he is full of bitterness and hatred towards me? ”
The two of them said as they walked towards the ring where Takahashi was about to compete. There was a crowd of people all around, all rushing to the rings to watch, and the two of them just blended in the crowd, pacing slowly.
Sasaki glanced at Sui Feng with some hesitation, and saw that his expression was sincere, and there was no hint of fraud. His heart softened, and he said: "Actually, this matter is not yours, he will be like this, all because of Jingliu." ”
"Jingliu?" Sui Feng was stunned, "Why did the relationship between him and me get involved in Jingliu?"
Sasaki also showed a hint of hesitation on his face, and then suddenly became firm, and said, "Do you know that Mr. Takahashi and Shizuru have been engaged to each other since they were very young? The son is obviously a daughter, and he has to dress up as a man, and the pressure he is under can be imagined. Especially when you are old in the future, you will marry a wife and have children. But Takahashi was willing to pay silently behind the scenes, to say that it was also very good, but that day Childe was willful, and he wanted to go to Datang with the second uncle, and later Childe said that it was the first time she wore normal women's clothes. I can't forget it for a long time, and after she came back, she and Mr. Takahashi didn't talk much, but often held a blessing doll of Fusang and looked in the direction of Datang. You should understand by now, right?"