Samsara Paradise: Shadow King

Chapter 75 Araki Kengo

Zhao Zijin suddenly thought of something, patted his head, and asked Matsumoto Benkei:

"The projectiles you used before are the ones that can drive away ghost warriors after exploding smoke, making them unable to get close. Do you still have them?"

The smoke that fills the air after the projectile explodes can not only obscure the sight, but also stimulate the sense of smell of the ghost warriors. If they have enough in stock, Zhao Zijin wants to beg for some to use in battle.

Unfortunately, Matsumoto Benkei had a troubled look on his face and said sheepishly:

"Sorry, Archmage! We can only get a small part of these projectiles every time we leave from Brother Jianwu. The ones in our trouser pockets have been used up in previous operations. However, in two days we will On the day when Brother Jianwu meets, I will help you get some!

In fact, this thing is not as easy to use as you think. It was made by one of us who was a ninja. He added some herbal powder to the smoke bombs used by their ninjas. The ghost warriors couldn't stand the smell. But it is impossible to really cause much interference to them. "

Zhao Zijin caught the key word and quickly asked:

"Herbs? Do you know what herbs are added?"

Matsumoto Benkei scratched his head, thought about it, and said:

"They seem to be mustard seeds, cinnamon, litsea cubeba, sage, and some others that I really can't remember. Archmage, please forgive me!"

Mustard seeds, pungent in taste, warm in nature, return to the lung meridian. It warms the lungs, removes phlegm and invigorates qi, dissipates stagnation, unblocks meridians and relieves pain. It is used for coughs with cold phlegm, swelling and pain in the chest and flanks, phlegm stagnation in the meridians, joint numbness and pain, phlegm-damp flow, and vaginal gangrene and swollen poison.

Cinnamon is hot in nature, pungent and sweet in taste. Returns to the kidney, spleen, heart and liver meridians. It has the functions of warming the kidneys, dispersing cold and relieving pain, and can treat cold pain in the waist and knees, stomach pain due to cold deficiency, chronic indigestion, abdominal pain, vomiting and diarrhea, and amenorrhea due to cold.

Litsea cubeba generally refers to Litsea cubeba. Its roots, stems, leaves and fruits can be used as medicine. It has the effects of dispelling wind and cold, reducing swelling and relieving pain. The fruit is used as medicine, has a pungent taste, and has the effects of warming the middle and strengthening the stomach, dispelling wind and cold, and relieving pain.

Oral administration can treat epigastric pain; external application can treat unknown swelling and poison; its root is warm in nature and pungent in taste, and has the effects of dispelling wind, activating collaterals, diuresis and reducing swelling; the bark is cold in nature, bitter in taste, and has the effect of clearing away heat and astringing. Its leaves are neutral in nature and pungent in taste, and have the effects of clearing heat, detoxifying, astringing and stopping bleeding.

Sage tastes bitter, pungent, and neutral in nature. It has the effects of clearing away heat and promoting diuresis, promoting blood circulation and regulating menstruation, detoxifying and reducing swelling. It is also used for jaundice, red and white diarrhea, irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, sores, boils, and bruises under humid tropical conditions.

Zhao Zijin flipped through the information on these herbs in his mind and discovered what they had in common - they could all be used in corpse embalming, but the specific reason why they stimulated the ghost warriors' sense of smell was unknown.

Zhao Zijin proposed that he and Matsumoto Benkei go to meet Araki Kengo. He wanted to meet the man who took the lead in carrying the banner of resistance to the shogunate.

Matsumoto Benkei agreed wholeheartedly and said that he could go to his home to live in these two days.

This group of people usually have their own livelihoods to be busy with, and this is also a disguise. Only after receiving the summons, will they put on their armor and prepare for a battle with evil spirits. Their families will not know about the feat they are currently performing, and even if they die by the sword of the Oni Samurai, their families will only disappear because of them.

Matsumoto Benkei's family only has one wife and one daughter. His wife is a standard "Water Domain" commoner, gloomy, indifferent, and taciturn. Zhao Zijin only saw Matsumoto Benkei when he asked his wife to prepare food for them. After seeing her for a few times, I had no more impression of her.

Matsumoto Benkei's daughter is an outlier, a "Water Domain" outlier. She loves to laugh and hugs his neck in her father's arms and refuses to let go. She also likes her beautiful elder brother Zhao Zijin. , likes to listen to him tell some fairy tales that she has never heard before.

Matsumoto Benkei's home is located on the edge of a small river. This former blacksmith has now become a fisherman, but he is still a good hand. He often catches the most fish among all people.

One night two days later, Zhao Zijin, who had been informed of the meeting time in advance, did not go to bed to rest. There was a few taps on the door of his room. He knew it was Matsumoto Benkei reminding him that it was time to leave.

He opened the door and walked out, asking casually:

"Madam, did you take Tomoyo to bed?"

"Go to sleep! Go to sleep! Have a good sleep!"

When talking about his family, Benkei Matsumoto always has a happy smile on his face.

They left the Matsumoto family and went to the abandoned house again, where Zhao Zijin met Araki Kengo.

Although Matsumoto Benkei calls him the eldest brother, Araki Kengo is actually much younger than him. He only looks in his early 30s, with heroic eyebrows and a tall posture. After seeing Zhao Zijin who was led in by Matsumoto Benkei, he led With the same enthusiastic attitude as Matsumoto Benkei, she held his hand.

"Welcome to join our ranks! Renhua Festival Archmage!"

"Mr. Kengo!"

Araki Kengo took his arm, walked towards the crowd in the house, and said kindly:

"Come on, come on! Let me introduce you! This is my good friend, Shiratori Toichi! He is my best friend and the first person to join this team to help me kill those evil spirits!"

Shiratori Toichi and Araki Kengo are similar in age, but they are more indifferent. They just nodded and said hello.

"Don't worry, that's just what he is! But in fact, he just doesn't know how to communicate with people. He is a gentle person at heart! Many members were saved by him from evil spirits! He is also in this team The strongest person among them except me!" Zhao Zijin smiled and nodded, but still muttered in his heart: This guy's eyes don't look like the kind of person who is cold on the outside and hot on the inside!

"This is Yu Zhuan Tianming, he is a ninja! The projectiles you said you needed before came from him."

Yusui's surname? Zhao Zijin frowned and asked his doubts:

"I would like to take the liberty to ask, who is the lord of the 'Yin no Fan', Ukuo Tianyuan?"

Yu Zhuan Tianming smiled bitterly and said:

"Yuzhuan Tianyuan is my brother who makes the whole family shameless and ashamed to mention!"

"Feel sorry!"

"It doesn't matter! He is dead now anyway! My only wish now is to help Brother Kengo overthrow the shogunate and kill all the evil ghosts!"

Araki Kengo patted Yusui Tianming's shoulder and comforted:

"When the time comes, I will definitely help you wash away the shame of the Yusui family!"

Araki Kengo's introduction continues.

"This is Todo Saku."

"Hello."

"This is Kimiko"

"Ho! Here's a rare man."

"This is."

It can be seen that Araki Kengo really wants the members to have a good relationship with Zhao Zijin, so that Zhao Zijin can integrate into their team faster.

Zhao Zijin was a little puzzled. Although he needed to rely on his combat power to deal with the ghost warriors, there was no need to be so anxious, right?

Is there anything else they want from themselves?

Zhao Zijin decided to go straight in and said to Araki Kengo:

"Mr. Kengo, are you in any trouble? Can I help you?"

Araki Kengo was a little embarrassed, rubbed his hands and said:

"Master Renhuaji is really thoughtful, and you discovered all this!"

He paused, put on a serious expression and explained:

"Actually, it's like this. Watari found out that the evil demon lord Tomioka Giyuu will appear in Carikawa Castle in a few days. That is the best time for us to take action! As long as we kill the lord and deal with the remaining samurai generals and It’s much easier for the ghost warriors to save you!

However, you have also seen our strength. In short, we need you and your shadow army! We cannot miss this great opportunity given by God. I beg you to help us, lead the shadow army, and help us kill the evil ghost lord! "

Araki Kengo spoke sincerely, and at the end, he even fell to his knees with a plop. Seeing this scene, the other members also quickly knelt in front of Zhao Zijin.

"Please help us kill the evil demon lord!"

Zhao Zijin quickly helped Araki Kengo up and said helplessly:

"Mr. Kengo, and everyone, there is no need for this. Since I have joined you, of course I will do my best to contribute to the killing of Tomioka Giyu!"

　Because I have to worship my ancestors, I can't stay up too late! I'm late for an update and I'll find a way to make it up to everyone during the day.

　　

　

(End of this chapter)