Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

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God!

We've just escaped one tiger's den only to fall into another!

Heaven is indeed hostile to the Han clan; they absolutely cannot continue to rob graves and disturb the dead!

Han Lingsha already suspected that this was some kind of divine will, and she could only accept her fate, but she didn't know how to muster the courage to tell the other people in her tribe.

Suddenly, Han Lingsha had a flash of inspiration and remembered the most important purpose of coming to Japan!

"Wouldn't the underworld here be packed with people?"

"The underworld? Oh, you mean the netherworld? That place is indeed a big headache. Evil gods are causing trouble there too. In short, it's not good."

"..."

Han Lingsha remained silent.

She felt that the world was too malicious towards her and her people.

Even finding a place that seems to allow for normal reincarnation is fraught with great danger.

“I think you could take a ship from Kyoto Port…—I almost forgot, ships from Kyoto Port won’t be sailing for the next few months, so if you want to leave…”

Su Chang frowned and muttered to herself, her head throbbing.

She couldn't think of a way to get Han Lingsha and her people out of Japan safely and to the Tang Dynasty.

She had also heard the legend that only official ships of her own country were protected, and it was indeed true. Therefore, she could not let Han Lingsha and her people go to their deaths at will.

"It's alright, Su Chang, you don't need to worry about me."

"Um... I'm so sorry to have given you a headache."

"It's nothing. Sometimes it's better to know the truth. You can't just indulge in false fantasies."

Han Lingsha waved her hand casually.

At this point, she, her people, and the dead members of her clan in the soul bottle would never be able to return to the Central Plains.

Therefore, thinking about regrets is a waste of time; it's better to think about how to survive a major crisis.

"The cultivators in the Qionghua Sect are all incapable of using any magic, and they seem to be on the verge of going berserk at any moment. On the contrary, the Onmyoji are more powerful in Japan... However, we were never really on the same side as the Qionghua Sect from the beginning."

"It seems necessary to learn Yin-Yang techniques. I wonder if there are any requirements, or if it's something that comes from a family tradition? I remember some strange person saying that the Yin-Yang techniques in Japan originated from the Yin-Yang school in the Central Plains. I don't know if that's true, but there are hardly any Yin-Yang schools left in the Central Plains."

"Oh, you're a Buddhist?"

Su Chang suddenly noticed a fairly exquisite Buddhist statue on Han Ling Sha's bed, and looked surprised.

Han Lingsha chuckled: "I don't believe you. I just heard that the Japanese court is a Buddhist, so I specially collected some rare Buddhist scriptures in preparation for bribing them at any time."

Su Chang said, "That's perfect! Kyoto will be holding a ten-day Buddhist ceremony for the Obon festival these days. Your Buddhist scriptures might be very valuable."

"That's really lucky. By the way, were those monks ordinary monks?"

"Most of them are, some are not, and some know a decent amount of Yin-Yang arts, but they are still far inferior to the top Yin-Yang masters. By the way, the most famous and top-level nobleman and Yin-Yang master in the court, Lord Minamoto no Yorimitsu, does not like monks, so you should be careful."

"learn!"

Han Lingsha silently memorized yet another important piece of information.

After that, the two chatted for a while longer. When Su Chang was about to go out and check on the other female guests, she noticed that the sky had clearly become a bit gloomy.

"It feels so uncomfortable..." Han Lingsha, who was seeing Su Chang off, subconsciously shivered.

Su Chang tilted her head and pondered for a moment, a look of realization crossing her beautiful face.

"Orochi's side is making another move!"

"—?!"

at the same time.

Kousaka Kyosuke, who was studying sweet potato cultivation with Kagura, Shizuko, Chitanda, and Hiyoribo, was deep in thought.

Kagura said, "The aura of Yamata no Orochi has become much stronger. It's possible that some seals have been broken somewhere. At that time, the anomalies in the world will become more and more obvious. Perhaps, like before, a huge serpent shadow will appear in the sky..."

After thinking for a moment, Kousaka Kyosuke couldn't help but think of Minamoto no Yorimitsu. He decided not to return to Kyoto immediately, saying, "It's alright, Buddha is protecting everyone and protecting Kyoto."

Chitanda was speechless, Hiyoribou looked bewildered, and Shizuko secretly rolled her eyes. "Kyosuke-sama is making sarcastic remarks again."

398. Pochi-chan is the group's darling / Kyoto, the world of monks / Qionghua School

After having dinner in the evening, Kyosuke Kosaka still planned to go back to Kyoto.

Aside from the issue of Kyoto's security related to Yamata no Orochi, his main purpose was to see his other partners whom he hadn't been intimate with for several days.

The saying "a day apart feels like three autumns" perfectly describes their situation.

By the way, besides bringing Kagura, I also brought Pochi-chan with me when I went back.

Having not seen her parents and sister for several days, Pochi-chan was naturally feeling a bit out of sorts.

Kyosuke Kousaka still kept this in mind.

He was quite at ease with people like Yukino, Yuigahama Yui, and Horikita Suzune.

Currently, only Boqi-chan seems to need special care.

That's fine too.

There always needs to be a favorite among the group to make it appropriate.

"How are things going with the team, Lu and the others?"

On the way back, Kyosuke Kosaka, of course, didn't forget to talk to Pochi-chan.

Boqi glanced at Kousaka Kyosuke subconsciously, then quickly lowered her head to answer.

"Reporting to Lord Kyosuke, [Name] has already teamed up with Ritsu, Mio, Yui, and Azusa. Akari and Shoko have teamed up with others. They found other people at the manor, but Lord Kinnara seems dissatisfied and needs them to play a beautiful piece of music together..."

Soft, slightly rapid, and monotone words kept slipping from Boqi-chan's mouth.

Kyosuke Kosaka figured that it was probably time for Pochi-chan to start practicing rap.

"Although we can communicate now, it's still a bit difficult to have a direct conversation, but it's definitely a big improvement compared to before."

Kyosuke Kosaka has some understanding of social anxiety.

In modern Japan, there are countless socially anxious people who have become complete shut-ins, and even in the country of their birth, there are many such people. So it's best to treat this as a normal problem.

Speaking of which, did Takamatsu Akari, who seems to have a shy personality just like Pochi-chan, gather her friends again, just like in the original story?

If that's the case, then Pochi-chan needs to learn a thing or two from Takamatsu Akari.

Takamatsu Akari definitely has the drive to take action, but as for Pochi-chan, we haven't seen it in the story or in real life, so she needs more encouragement and support.

"Very good." After Boqi-chan finished speaking, Kousaka Kyosuke encouraged her by patting her head.

He also patted Kagura's head.

We cannot focus on one thing at the expense of another; we must consider all aspects in a unified manner.

"hey-hey……"

The girl, Pochi, who was being patted on the head, let out a laugh that sounded a bit like that of a pervert. Her face, which was wearing a strange smile, was a little abstract, and her gaze kept drifting upwards.

Kyosuke Kousaka felt helpless. Such a beautiful girl, and she just went and made faces. There was nothing he could do about it.

It's quite strange that Kagura gets her head patted just like Boqi-chan.

"Poch-chan is a very pretty girl, but why does she always act a little...different?"

Similarly, Kagura was surprised by Pochi's facial expressions, just like Kousaka Kyosuke.

Of course, Kagura, with her quiet personality, only thought this in her heart; it was impossible for her to say it aloud.

After Kousaka Kyosuke returned to his residence, he escorted Pochi-chan home before returning to his own bedchamber.

Day 469 of crossing

Having recovered from his illness and feeling quite refreshed, Kousaka Kyosuke first went alone to the office of the Kenbishi-cho (official residence of the Inspectorate of Criminals) at the hour of Mao (5-7 AM) to inspect affairs, and then met with Fujiwara no Michitsuna.

The matter concerning the Tang envoy and sweet potatoes must be discussed in detail in person.

"A crop that yields even more than corn! The Tang Dynasty is truly full of miracles," Fujiwara no Michitsuna exclaimed.

Kyosuke Kosaka said, "Sweet potatoes can be planted either by cutting them into chunks or by using the rhizomes. We will need to take a few more days to officially confirm the specifics."

Fujiwara no Michitsuna: "Then you should put in more effort. You don't need to worry too much about things in Kyoto. After all, for the past month or so, Kyoto has been dominated by monks."

"Understood." Kyosuke Kosaka nodded in agreement, inwardly speechless at the mentality of the nobles.

Then, thinking about how Han Lingsha and the other members of the Han clan had fled here to avoid punishment for having negative karma, he felt a little more understanding.

"It's a pity that they're not good at social skills compared to the Han family, but it's not bad for nobles to comfort themselves like this. It's better than doing some weird things while they're idle."

"Also, please entertain the envoys from Tang for now. At the moment, neither His Majesty nor the high-ranking officials led by the Daoist priest have time to deal with them."

"I understand."

Kyosuke Kosaka continued to respond, his guess being exactly as expected.

In fact, the officials in the imperial court lacked a sense of time. Because they liked to find excuses to take holidays, their work efficiency was terribly low, and even a small matter could be delayed for several years.