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"Ah! I see! Over there! Over there!"

"I saw them! They're killing people again!"

"Quick! Catch up! Catch up!"

...

The gang of Yakuza who came out suddenly scattered and divided into multiple groups to chase and kill the fleeing robbers.

Seeing the actions of these yakuzas, Qingdeng couldn't help raising his eyebrows.

If I had to use one word to describe the actions of these Yakuzas, it would be "professional".

Whether it is the ability to respond quickly or the techniques and tactics used to hunt down robbers, they are all impressive.

In addition, the equipment is also quite good.

The long ladder used to trap the prisoner; the buttocks used for long-distance attacks; the protruding stick that will peel off the skin if one sticks down; the sleeves are specially used to grab the prisoner's clothes... except that there is no symbol of the official security personnel: In addition to ten hands, there are all the trapping tools that should be available.

After seeing this group of Yakuzas who were no different from the professional police force, the robbers immediately showed panic and fear that they had never shown when fighting Qingdeng and Zonazi.

"Damn it! It's the Qing Xia League! People from the Qing Xia League are here! Let's go!"

In the midst of the chaos, such a cry came out.

In a short while, there was not even a robber left in front of Qingdeng's eyes.

The yakuza who came out of nowhere to hunt down the robbers basically disappeared.

The sound of shouting and running disappeared into the distance little by little.

Right now, there is still the important task of "bringing back Dayue Changci", so Qingdeng has no spare time to chase the fleeing robbers.

Qingdeng took out a few pieces of pocket paper from his bosom, and while wiping away the blood and fat remaining on the blade of the ghost-fixing knife, he quietly watched a young man walking towards them with a surprised expression.

"Huh? Nioh-sama?"

A neatly shaved monthly head; a well-maintained hair bun exuding glossy luster; a clean face with no stubble left;

Just a well-dressed, standard young warrior—anyone would think so, before seeing the young man's colorful tattoos that were exposed outside his collar and cuffs...

It's not surprising that the young man recognized Qingdeng.

So far, Qingdeng has participated in an unknown number of events where he has appeared in public.

Therefore, it is not uncommon to recognize what the famous Nioh looks like through some channel.

"Who are you?"

Qing Deng asked in a deep voice.

"Ah, I'm sorry, I'm sorry. I actually forgot to introduce myself."

The young man cleared his throat and raised his chest slightly.

"Lord Renwang, I am the leader of the fourth section of the Qingxia League, Zuo Da Lichen."

The young man who called himself Zuo Da Lichen was very polite to Qingdeng.

Not only does he say "Lord Nioh", but he also uses the highest level of honorifics, and his attitude is so polite that people can't imagine that such a well-mannered young man would be Yakuza... and he is also the team leader of the Qingxia League... …

Qing Xialian - Hearing this name, Qing Deng couldn't help frowning slightly.

This name is familiar to Qingdeng, the law enforcement officers of all the security departments such as the "Three Backs" of the Enforcement Office and Huofu Bandit Gai.

The Qingxia League is a subordinate organization of the Qingshui Clan.

Although there is a word "Xia" in the name, the functional work that Qing Xialian is responsible for has nothing to do with the word "Xia".

To put it simply, Qing Xialian is the "thug department" of the Qingshui clan, which is responsible for all kinds of dirty work such as fighting and killing. The members of the organization are basically down-and-out ronin who are forced to devote themselves to the extreme because of lack of food.

Knowing that the young man in front of him turned out to be a member of the famous Qingxia League, Da Yueshi's face couldn't help but change, and Sanako's face also tensed subconsciously.

"Lord Nioh, are you and your companion all right?"

When he asked this question, Zuo Da Lichen slightly raised his chin, looked over Qingdeng's shoulder, and slashed at Da Yueshi behind Qingdeng.

"This companion of yours... looks very uncomfortable."

Hearing this, Qingdeng turned his head back, and saw Da Yueshi's face was pale, his footsteps were shaking, and he looked as if he had aged several years.

"Miss Otsuki, are you okay?"

Zuo Nazi stretched out a hand to hold Da Yueshi's shoulder.

"I...I'm fine..."

Da Yueshi held his forehead with his hand, forcing out an ugly dry smile on his face.

"It's just a little dizzy and nauseous... just take it easy..."

Da Yueshi, who grew up in the greenhouse, had never witnessed the brutal scene of blood flying and dripping with his own eyes before.

It was the first time Da Yueshi saw a living person beheaded to death, the first time he saw blood and broken flesh splashed and scattered.

Da Yueshi's psychological quality is obviously not strong enough to remain calm after witnessing such a bloody scene for the first time.

From a certain point of view, just feeling dizzy and nauseated, and not vomiting Da Yueshi directly, is considered to be of acceptable psychological quality.

"It's fine."

Zuo Dalichen let out a long breath.

"Daxihui is notoriously cunning and insidious. Tsk, I really want to kill them quickly."

"Daxi meeting?"

Sanako blinked suspiciously.

"Oh, that's the guy who attacked you just now. He's a fellow of ours."

Zuo Dalichen pointed to the tattoo on his neck with a smile - the meaning is self-evident.

Afterwards, Zuo Dalichen briefly explained to Qingdeng and the others why Daxihui appeared here and why he engaged in robbery.

Daxihui—Qingdeng had heard the name before.

This is the Yakuza organization that just emerged a while ago.

Qingdeng didn't know much about the Daxihui.

I only know that their members are about a hundred people.

All they know is that they make a living by lending usury and opening up establishments.

All I know is that they... died in a fire 2 months ago.

And the forces that wiped out the Daxihui were none other than the Qingshui clan.

"The leader of the Daxihui is so short-sighted, he dared to compete with our Qingshui clan for business."

Zuo Dalichen talked eloquently.

"In order to teach this kind of reckless man who doesn't know the rules, and to warn others by the way, we annihilated the Daxihui one night two months ago."

"But who knew that no one was killed at that time. A small group of remnants escaped."

"The remnants of the Daxihui seem to want to make a comeback. They rob money everywhere, kill people and get money, and collect funds."

"Renwu... Ah, that is, the casino with the best revenue under the rule of our Qingshui clan is located nearby."

"That's why there are many gamblers with huge sums of money wandering around here every day. These gamblers who must have money on them are excellent 'fat sheep'."

"So, in order to make money, and also to disgust us, the remnants of the Daxihui have been haunting this block recently. Whenever they see someone who seems to be coming to the house to gamble, they will immediately rush to rob them."

"Their methods are extremely insidious and vicious."

"Their usual method is to pretend to talk to you first, negotiate conditions, and say some nonsense of 'if you want to die, keep the money'."

"When people's attention is distracted, the companions in ambush will immediately throw stones and injure people, and then the rest will rush up, kill them all, and take away all valuable things."

Qingdeng recalled the scene just now——What Zuo Dalichen said was right at all, the gang of robbers just now did indeed adopt such a tactic.

When the burly man came out to talk to Qingdeng, many stones flew out from the left and right sides suddenly.

Those who react a little slower will definitely be smashed to pieces.

"The destructive actions of the remnants of the Daxihui will not shake the strength of our Qingshui clan, but their behavior of killing "gamblers who come to Ren's house to gamble" is indeed against Ren's family. The business of the house has had a certain impact.”

"Therefore, the higher-ups issued a death order to our Qingxia League: strengthen the patrols around Renwu, and wipe out the remnants of the Daxihui within two months."

After listening to Zuo Dalichen's explanation, Qingdeng nodded slightly.

Why they were robbed for no reason, why the professional thugs of the Qing Xia League suddenly appeared here... After Zuo Dalichen's explanation, all these questions were clarified.

"Lord Nioh."

At this moment, Zuo Da Lichen asked respectfully.

"Forgive me for taking the liberty to visit this place late at night, what can I do for you?"

When he asked this sentence, Zuo Da Lichen's eyes flashed with a faint light of vigilance.

Huofu Thief Kai, who is responsible for handling all kinds of major criminal cases and vicious criminals, and the Qingshui clan, who specialize in all kinds of black industries... There is an incompatible relationship between the two.

In fact, Huofu Thief Gai has physically become one with the Shimizu Clan several times.

Now Qingdeng, who is now the captain of the third division of Huofu Thief, does not lie comfortably at home in the middle of the night, and wanders around the Qingshui clan's territory... almost has the word "suspicious" written on his face.

"I have something to ask Konosuke Kitahara, may I ask if he is in Renya?"

Qingdeng was not too polite, and explained his intentions straight to the point.

The corners of Zuo Da Lichen's eyes twitched slightly, and his suspicious eyes swept over the faces of Qingdeng, Zuo Nazi and Da Yueshi one by one.

"Master Beiyuan is in Renwu tonight... I know, since you need to find Master Beiyuan for something, please come with me."

Konosuke Kitahara is a senior cadre of the "Shimizu Clan". In terms of level, it is much higher than Zuo Dalichen.

On one side is a big leader whose rank is far higher than his own, and on the other side is the famous Nioh... Zuo Da Lichen played out the survival philosophy of a small person: kowtow more and talk less.

He didn't ask Qingdeng too much, "What are you doing with Mr. Bei Yuan?", this kind of question is not qualified for someone like him to ask.

Since Nioh wants to see Konosuke Kitahara, let's take him there.

As for whether Kitahara Konosuke will meet him, and why Nio suddenly wants to see Kitahara Konosuke... these things, he has no control over them!

Zuo Da Lichen was so understanding and reasonable, which saved Qing Deng a lot of effort.

Qingdeng Zhengse said:

"Then I will trouble you."

"You are being polite."

Zuo Dalichen pressed his hands on his thighs, and bowed deeply to Qing Deng with a complimenting smile on his face.

...

...

Zuo Dalichen led several subordinates to lead the way, and Qingdeng and his party followed closely behind.

The faces of Zodarichen and his subordinates...had a strange magic power.

The reason for saying this is because wherever they passed, the poor and beggars on the side of the road all looked terrified and ran away in all directions with horror on their faces, as if they saw evil spirits crawling out of the underworld.

After walking along the labyrinthine winding road for about ten minutes, Qingdeng gradually heard the sound of commotion.

I saw a tall building with a simple shape but a large area directly in front of it.

The windows cast a warm, dim yellow light.

The noisy sound came from this house.

Zuo Dalichen took two quick steps and whispered something to a few strong men standing outside the gate of the house.

These strong men dressed as guards looked up at Qingdeng and the others, and then nodded slightly.

"Alright, Lord Nioh, come with me."

Zuo Dalichen made a gesture of "please" to Qingdeng, and then offered to help Qingdeng push the door of Ren's house.

The moment the door was opened, noise and hot air burst out.

The room was extremely hot and dry, and before he entered the room, Qingdeng felt that his body was already sweating faintly.

The air was filled with steam and tobacco smoke.

The smell of sweat acid and body odor makes people hold their breath.

"Buy and leave! Buy and leave!"

"Ah! Why? Why?! Why can't I win!"

"I can't believe it's still a 'double' this time!"

"No! I want to gamble again! This time I will definitely win!"

...

Guess size, guess odd and even, play double six, play mahjong, and many gambling games that Qingdeng can't name...

The scene inside Ren's house was very in line with Qingdeng's impression of casinos.

My ears hurt from the noise.

The chaotic scene makes the eyes tired.

The emotions of bliss and sadness are transformed and staged repeatedly...

A person who looked ecstatic 10 minutes ago may look distraught 10 minutes later.

The person who was ashen-faced 3 minutes ago may be crying and laughing like Fan Jinzhongju 3 minutes later.

All kinds of things in the world... seem to be presented in this space called "Casino".

Qingdeng hates gambling that can easily ruin one or even several families. Therefore, after entering Ren's house, Qingdeng's brows did not loosen.

The same was true for Sanako, she was obviously not used to the environment of the casino, her pretty face wrinkled.

"Lord Nioh, now is the best time for Renwu's business, so there are more people, please follow me closely."

Zuo Dalichen led Qingdeng and the others slowly into the depths of Ren House...

...

...

The house, the backyard—

Boom!

Like wild geese, the arrows flew horizontally over half of the courtyard, stably pierced into the bullseye of the arrow target 10 meters away, and the arrow feathers swayed violently due to the reaction force.

Kitahara Konosuke put down the bow in his hand, glanced at his "war results" just now, and curled his lips in dissatisfaction.

"Hmm... today's condition is not very good... Heh, it is obviously my favorite martial art, but I haven't practiced it for a long time. The skill is really rusty."

As he said this, Kitahara Konosuke bent down and drew a new arrow from the quiver next to his leg.

At this time, a Yakuza hurried into the courtyard and walked to Konosuke Kitahara.

Kitahara Konosuke leaned forward towards this subordinate calmly.

Yakuza hesitated for a moment, then stood on tiptoe and put his ear close to Konosuke Kitahara's.

Konosuke Kitahara listened indifferently, and looked straight ahead with a blank expression—this posture was only maintained for 5 seconds.

After 5 seconds, Konosuke Kitahara's face changed color.

"Orange Green?"

Kitahara Konosuke turned his head sideways, staring straight into his subordinate's eyes.

"... I see, thank you for your hard work, step back."

Yakuza bowed and saluted, answered "Yes" with a very energetic tone, and left quickly.

"..."

Konosuke Kitahara stood on the spot, looking into the distance, with a gloomy expression, and there was a dignified look in his eyes as if he was recalling some heavy past.

"Ju Qingdeng... Takayuki Tachibana's son..."

As if feeling pain in his heart, Konosuke Kitahara raised his hand to grab the clothes on his chest, and made a sound of tearing the cloth.

"Orange Ryuzhi...!"

...

...

Qingdeng and the others waited for Kitahara Konosuke's arrival in a grand room similar to a guest room.

They didn't wait too long in the room.

Ten minutes later, footsteps came from the corridor outside the door.

Qingdeng and the others reflexively swept towards the door.

Wow.

Almost at the same time, the paper sliding door with beautiful pictures was pulled open.

The person who opened the door was Konosuke Kitahara.

"Lord Nioh!"

Kitahara Konosuke walked towards Qingdeng quickly, and greeted Qingdeng politely.

Even the highest authority in this country, as well as the former "Mother of the Nation" and the current "Queen Dowager", that is, Qingdeng, who has met in the face of Tokugawa Ieshige and Tenzhangin Atsuhime, has seen countless people.

Qingdeng could tell at a glance: Kitahara Konosuke's words and deeds carried a slow and unhurried demeanor.

That is, in the world he lives in, he holds the power of life and death for countless people.

"Mr. Kitahara, meeting for the first time."

Qingdeng stood up and greeted Kitahara Konosuke politely.

After the two sides greeted each other, Konosuke Kitahara turned his gaze to Sanako and Otsuki Minoru who were behind Qingdeng.

Konosuke Kitahara's eyes only stayed on Otsuki Mino for a moment and then moved away, but it was fixed on Sanako for a long time.

"Huh? Miss Chiba?"

As one of the famous people in Edo, Sanako was recognized as a matter of course.

Sanako folded her hands in front of her body, and bowed to Konosuke Kitahara with a gentle bow.

"Mr. Kitahara, meeting for the first time."

Not only Nioh came to visit, but also Chiba Oni Komachi from the Chiba family came... Seeing this, Konosuke Kitahara saw doubt and alert shadows appear between his upright brows.

Kitahara Konosuke turned his gaze back to Qingdeng.

His eyes swept over Qing Deng... To be precise, when he glanced at Qing Deng's facial features, the polite smile faded a bit from his wheat-colored cheekbones.

The two thick eyebrows were slightly frowned, and the lips were pursed into a thin line.

For a moment, when Konosuke Kitahara looked at Qingdeng, it seemed that he was not looking at Qingdeng, but more like staring at... a certain person-this description may be strange, but it is true.

Good expression management ability has always been one of Kitahara Konosuke's proud abilities.

Before Qingdeng and others noticed that his expression was different, he quickly put on a polite expression on his face again.

"Come on, please take your seat."

Konosuke Kitahara made a "please" gesture to the cushions placed beside the table.

If possible, Qingdeng would like to complete his agreement with Da Yueshi as soon as possible.

Coincidentally, Konosuke Kitahara had the same idea as him.

Konosuke Kitahara wanted to find out as soon as possible what the purpose of Nioh and Chiba Oni Komachi suddenly came to him.

Therefore, the tacit understanding of the two exchanged a few words in a neutral manner, and then went straight to the topic.

Qingdeng made a long story short and clearly explained their reason for coming.

Konosuke Kitahara's expression changed after learning that Qingdeng and the others came for Otsuki Tsunami.

Kitahara Konosuke looked at Otsuki Minoru's face and asked:

"Are you...Otsuki Changji's wife?"

Da Yueshi nodded his head like pounding garlic.

"...Oh, then your luck is really bad."

Konosuke Kitahara sneered.

"Let me tell you good news and bad news."

"The good news is that your husband is still alive. Although his current appearance... is a bit miserable, he is not in danger of dying yet."

"The bad news is, I'm not going to set your husband free."

Otsuki Shina's face, which had just shown joy when she heard that her husband was still safe, suddenly became extremely ugly.

She looked at Qingdeng as if asking for help immediately.

"...Mr. Kitahara."

Qingdeng said in a deep voice.

"I don't know what mistake Da Yue Changci made that made you arrest him so angrily and refuse to let him go?"

"..."

Konosuke Kitahara lowered his eyelids thoughtfully. He should be considering whether to tell Qingdeng the truth of the incident.

After a while, he said:

"To be honest, this is not something worth telling outsiders, so I don't really want to say it."

"But for your Nioh's sake... I'll tell you."

Kitahara Konosuke turned his gaze back to Otsuki Mino, with a strong mocking smile in his eyes.

"My beautiful lady, you have found a very unreliable husband."

"I found out about your husband's affair with me."

"I'm a man anyway, it's impossible to swallow my anger on such a thing, don't you think so?"

Konosuke Kitahara raised the little finger of his right hand while talking.

In the Edo period, the little finger represented a mistress.

"impossible!"

Otsuki Mino's pretty face turned red in an instant due to emotion, her body subconsciously leaned forward in the direction where Konosuke Kitahara was, and her buttocks left her kneeling legs.

"It's impossible to do this kind of thing often!"

After shouting, Da Yueshi belatedly realized that his voice seemed a little too loud, and his attitude towards the senior cadre of the Qingshui clan in front of him seemed a little too rude, so he quickly shut his mouth and pressed his buttocks. Get back on the ass.

"I didn't lie to you."

Konosuke Kitahara snorted coldly, and the old god said slowly on the ground.

"You pretty lady, you don't seem to know much about men."

"Except for a few exceptional talents, all men, whether old or young; warriors or civilians; those who have read the Four Books and Five Classics or not; are all the same, and they all like ...at least I don't hate spending time in Wushan with as many attractive women as possible."

"Some men don't even bother to pretend, and make no secret of their love for sex."

"Some men will pretend that they are not interested in women for the sake of face and to show their superiority, pretending to be busy with making money, studying knowledge, studying martial arts and other things, but in fact, deep down in their hearts, they desire as much and as much as possible. Beautiful women turn upside down."

"So, don't think it's absolutely impossible for your husband to betray you."

As soon as Kitahara Konosuke said this, Otsuki Minority hadn't had time to react, but it was Sanako who was the first to show a weird expression.

She raised her eyes quietly, and sent Qingdeng a wave of complex emotions...

Everyone, including Qingdeng, didn't notice Sanako's little expression at this moment, and Kitahara Konosuke's voice continued:

"I've always been the most polite person, and I never hurt people for no reason."

"I don't have so much free time to catch people in the street to play."

"If it's too ugly, I won't say it. In short - I can't forgive your husband's mistakes lightly. He needs to pay the price for his behavior."

Da Yueshi's breathing stagnates.

"The price... what are you going to do to Changji?"

"do what?"

Konosuke Kitahara sneered and shook his shoulders vigorously.

"What I hate the most are people who have cheated on me, and people who have cheated on me."

"Let me tell you the truth again. Your husband is here now."

Konosuke Kitahara stretched out his hand and pointed downward.

"It's in the cellar of this house."

"I'm going to put your husband and that bitch who eats, drinks, lives, and uses me, but dares to betray me, in a dark cellar to torture for a month or so. sink them into Edo Bay."

"Go to bed with other men behind my back, right? Well, when the time comes, I'll tie the couple together with stones so that even if they go to the bottom of Edo Bay, they can still 'stay together'. 'never separate'."

Shut up in the cellar to torture, and admire the elegant seat in Edo Bay... These words are obviously so scary, but Kitahara Konosuke's tone and expression are calm and relaxed throughout.

A look that has long been used to this kind of thing.

It looked like he didn't feel that he had done anything cruel.

Da Yueshi's body swayed slightly, like a fallen leaf blown by the bleak autumn wind.

Since just now, she has been receiving unacceptable cruel truths.

The husband who was captured by the Yakuzas of the Shimizu Clan was actually having an affair with Konosuke Kitahara's mistress...

Although her husband is still alive, if she doesn't find a way to rescue him as soon as possible, then she will have to fish for him in the sea of ​​Edo Bay in the future.

The strong emotional fluctuations made Da Yueshi enter a wonderful feeling that he could not perceive time and always felt that the time around him stood still.

At this time, Da Yueshi suddenly felt a gaze.

Looking in the direction of this line of sight, Qingdeng's sympathetic and questioning eyes are in front of him.

how? Do you want to save Da Yueshi again?—Qingdeng asked Da Yueshi with his eyes and expression.

Konosuke Kitahara was actually taken away by Konosuke Otsuki for this reason... To be honest, this was really beyond Qingdeng's expectations.

Qingdeng had no choice but to confirm with Da Yueshi: Do you still want to save your cheating husband?

"..."

Da Yueshi lowered his head, looked at the fingertips resting on his legs, his eyes wandered, and he felt sad.

What kind of mental activities Da Yuezhen is doing now, Qingdeng doesn't know.

The only thing that is certain is that Da Yuezhen's current emotions are very tangled and painful.

After a while like this... Da Yueshi slowly raised his head.

The eyes that looked at Qingdeng were red, ready to cry.

"Mr. Tangerine..."

Da Yueshi softly called Qingdeng's name, then nodded lightly.

"...Mr. Kitahara."

Qingdeng silently turned his eyes away from Otsuki Mino's body, and turned back to Kitahara Konosuke's face.

"Can you please accommodate me and give Da Yue Chang a chance to reform himself?"

After all, he had already promised Da Yueshi that he would do his best to save Da Yuechang.

Now that such a promise has been made, Qingdeng doesn't want to break his promise before he reaches the point of no return.

As soon as Qingdeng finished speaking, Konosuke Kitahara's face immediately pulled down.

"My lord Nioh, you used to be a 'three-time' samurai, and now you are the captain of Huofu Thief Gai. I think you should be very clear that we Renxia rely on our face to eat."

"Yakuza" is the common name of the people in the Edo period for the Yakuza. Means "bad boy".

Jidao people would never call themselves "Yakuza" unless they are laughing at themselves. In order to put money on their faces, they often call themselves "Ren Xia".

"I can't release the bastard who stole my woman just because you slapped me twice."

"If that's the case, how can I mess around in the Tao in the future? Huh?"

Kitahara Konosuke's words were quite intense and severe.

For a moment, a tense atmosphere descended between Qingdeng and Kitahara Konosuke.

Qingdeng turned a deaf ear to the changes in the atmosphere around him, and calmly said softly:

"I know. I understand the rules of the road. But everything is negotiable."

"Dayue has been imprisoned for so many days, he must have had enough punishment and lessons."

"I won't talk about other nonsense - you can make a condition, what exactly do you want before you let him go?"

Beiyuan looked Qingdeng up and down several times, and smiled.

"Oh? Just ask me what kind of conditions I want? Nioh is really heroic, admiration."

After finishing speaking, Konosuke Kitahara's eyes flickered slightly.

The eyes that seemed to be looking at "someone" instead of looking at Qingdeng returned to Kitahara Konosuke's eyes.

After a while, Kitahara Konosuke let out a long breath.

"If someone else pleaded with me, I wouldn't even bother with him."

"But since Lord Niwang opened the jade mouth... well, then I'll take a step back."

"I can't release people without conditions. In that case, I will really lose face."

"My lord Nioh, as long as you can pass my two tests, I will release you immediately, without any further ado."

Qing Deng raised his eyebrows.

"Test? Tell me."

"I'm not the kind of unkind and treacherous person, so I don't make things that you are not good at, or things that you can't complete to make things difficult for you."

"Lord Suwen Renwang is superb in martial arts and has the courage to be invincible, so I will pass all the tests related to martial arts."

Kitahara Konosuke raised his first finger.

"One, it's about archery. You need to complete my shooting requirements."

Kitahara Konosuke raised his second finger.

"Second, it's a swordsmanship competition. You need to defeat the opponent I designated for you."

"As long as you can fulfill these two conditions of mine, I will immediately enlarge my monthly freedom, and I will never trouble him again from now on."

Qingdeng asked blankly:

"... Are you serious?"

The prefect Kitahara Konosuke pulled out a small part of his waist, and then put it back into the sheath.

The clang of "ding" resounded through the room.

"Never break your word, hit gold as your oath."

"...Okay, it's a deal."

Qingdeng grabbed Ding Guishen resting on the tatami on his right side, pulled out a small piece, and then pulled it back forcefully—— ding—the crisp sound of metal and iron colliding lingered in his ears.

The two warriors hit the scabbard with their knives.

So far, the oath has been fulfilled.

"Mr. Tangerine...!"

At this moment, Zenazi hastily leaned his body towards Qingdeng, pressed his red lips to Qingdeng's ear, lowered his voice, and said in a voice as thin as a mosquito's moan:

"How can you agree to such an agreement casually? Leaving aside swordsmanship, do you know how to bow?"

Sanako's expression was very serious, and the concern for Qingdeng could be vaguely seen between the beautiful brows.

As far as Sanako knows, Qingdeng doesn't know how to use archery.

As soon as Sanako finished speaking, Da Yueshi also came over.

She heard Zenazi's admonition to Qingdeng, so she hurriedly echoed nervously:

"Yeah, Mr. Ju, don't you know how to use archery? Think twice..."

Even Zuo Nazi knew that Qingdeng had never practiced archery, let alone Da Yueshi, who was a childhood sweetheart with Qingdeng?

Qingdeng turned his head to look at the two girls, and said with a smile:

"Don't worry, I have learned a little bit of archery recently."

Qingdeng stretched out his right index finger and thumb, making a "little bit" gesture.

Recently... I have learned a little... Although Qingdeng said "don't worry", his words are not reassuring at all.

When Sanako was about to say something more——

"Okay! As expected of Nioh-sama! It's arrogance!"

Konosuke Kitahara slapped his thigh.

"It's rare for Nioh-sama to be so heroic, so I shouldn't be too motherly and rude!"

"Lord Renwang, if you are ready, please come with me."

"I'll take you to the courtyard, where we will have our first match!"

Qing Deng nodded, grabbed Ding Guishen and stood up.

"Lead the way."

Seeing this, Sanako and Otsuki were both speechless.

Depending on the situation, Qingdeng is determined to accept the two trials mentioned by Konosuke Kitahara...

Although the two women felt helpless and puzzled, they were helpless.

A look of resentment appeared on Sanako's pretty face.

She stood up, chopped her feet lightly twice with frustration, and then quickly followed Qingdeng's back.

...

...

——Could it be that... King Ni knows how to use bows?

Konosuke Kitahara was very happy to see Qingdeng take over his 2 tests so quickly.

He didn't intend to magnify Yue Chang's freedom.

If this kind of bastard who dared to cuckold himself was not tortured to death, it would be hard to explain the hatred in his heart.

But it's not good for him to brush Qingdeng's face directly.

Some time ago, the commander-in-chief of the Shimizu clan: Shimizu Eiichi suddenly announced to all the cadres: From now on, Nioh Tachibana will be given preferential treatment.

Shimizu Eiichi did not say why.

Therefore, Konosuke Kitahara did not dare to be too rude to Qingdeng.

However, if you follow Qingdeng's order and just let him go obediently, that won't work.

Just like what he said just now, in the world of extremes, face is everything.

So, after weighing the pros and cons, Kitahara Konosuke came up with a compromise plan—that is, to propose to Qingdeng a "release condition" that seems reasonable at first glance, but is actually very difficult to complete.

As the most popular celebrity in Edo nowadays, Qingdeng's various basic personal information has long been spread all over the streets and alleys.

For example: Qingdeng's parents both passed away, and he is currently alone.

Another example: Qingdeng's background is quite ordinary, and he has never received any advanced martial arts education or cultural education.

The reason why Kitahara Konosuke proposed to test Qingdeng's bow skills is because he loves bow skills, Renwu's backyard was transformed into an archery field by him, and if he tests bow skills, he can immediately free up the space for use; secondly, because he loves bow skills. It was concluded that Qingdeng couldn't possibly understand archery.

In the Edo period, although archery was not an aristocratic martial art, it was not affordable for middle and lower-level samurai from ordinary families.

Kitahara Konosuke was sure of this point, so he raised the proposal of "testing bow skills".

As for the other test, that is, the swordsmanship competition... This is what Konosuke Kitahara said casually.

It was just to make his "release conditions" look more humane, and it seemed that he didn't just mention the unfavorable test for Qingdeng.

Nioh was proficient in swordsmanship—a thing known to all women and children in Edo.

Konosuke Kitahara didn't think it was possible for Qingdeng to pass his archery test.

However, Konosuke Kitahara couldn't help but mutter after seeing Qingdeng so swearingly saying that it was a deal.

——Nioh should not be stupid enough to fight a battle that he has no chance of winning. Could it be... King Ren knows how to use bows? No! This is impossible! With Nioh's family background, it is impossible to learn archery! Even if he has made great achievements recently and has the time and financial resources to learn archery, how can his archery be so good in such a short period of time?

Konosuke Kitahara held strong doubts and apprehensions...

Until he led Qingdeng to the courtyard where he had just practiced bowing, and handed Qingdeng a standard Japanese bow——

"snort……"

Kitahara Konosuke snorted and laughed, the laughter was full of sarcasm and disdain.

At this moment, Qingdeng is familiarizing himself with the Japanese bow that Kitahara Konosuke handed him just now.

Qingdeng's action of holding the bow...was full of layman's breath.

Touch here, rub there.

Put it in your left hand and weigh it in your right hand.

It looks like he is not very familiar with He Gong...

Seeing this, Konosuke Kitahara felt relieved. Self-satisfied, he thought to himself:

——It seems that King Ni really doesn't understand archery! Hmph, I was really worrying for nothing just now!

Qingdeng's layman's appearance made Kitahara Konosuke proud and worried Sanako and Otsuki.

After hesitating again and again, Zuo Nazi rushed out from the edge of the yard in three steps at a time, and walked to Qingdeng's side:

"Mr. Ju, are you really... all right?"

Sanako's beautiful eyes showed an unconcealable worry.

"should be no problem."

Qingdeng smiled wryly.

"This kind of bow...is the first time I use it. But it should be fine."

——First time using a bow? !

Sanako showed a rare expression of losing her composure with her red lips slightly parted.

You haven't even used a bow before, where do you have the confidence to say it's okay?

At this time, Kitahara Konosuke's voice came:

"Lord Nioh! Without further ado! Let's get started!"

Konosuke Kitahara, who decided that Qingdeng didn't know anything about archery, just wanted to let the trial begin quickly, so that he could drive these annoying guys back as soon as possible.

Sanako looked at Konosuke Kitahara, and then looked back at Qingdeng.

The matter has come to this point, and it is a done deal.

It was too late to ask Qingdeng to go back on his word to Konosuke Kitahara, and declare that "the agreement does not count" or "change to another trial".

Therefore, Sanazi bit her rosy lower lip, then stood on tiptoe, put the corner of her mouth against Qingdeng's ear and said:

"Mr. Ju, listen. When drawing the bow, remember to keep the bow perpendicular to the ground. The position of holding the bow is the lower arc of the bow..."

All martial arts... especially archery, which is highly technical and relies heavily on experience, cannot be mastered quickly with just a few words of advice.

But Sanako still decided to do her best and do her best to help Qingdeng.

Sanazi, who has dabbled in a lot of martial arts, has learned bow skills for a period of time. Although he is not proficient, he also knows the basic methods of using bows.

After quickly telling Qingdeng about the bow-handling skills he knew and could learn quickly one by one, Sanako walked back to the edge of the courtyard unhappily.

"Lord Nioh, have you seen the target in front of you?"

Qingdeng raised his head and looked - 20 meters directly in front of him, there was an archery target made of straw that was half a person's height.

A thumb-sized red circle symbolizing a bullseye is drawn in the center of the target.

There are two palm-sized white circles drawn around the red circle.

"Lord Nioh! I will give you seven arrows! As long as three of the seven arrows are shot in the white circle, you will pass the test! How about it? Do you have any objections?"

Qingdeng glanced at the distance between himself and the target with calm eyes, and shook his head:

"no disagreement."

"Okay! Let's start! There is no time limit for this trial, you don't have to worry, take your time, aim slowly..."

Boom!

Konosuke Kitahara hadn't finished speaking when an arrow steadily hit the red bull's-eye.

The amateur look of "meeting Kazumi for the first time" disappeared.

I saw Qingdeng standing sideways, with his feet level with his shoulders; his left hand was held at the position of the lower third of the arc of the bow, and the bow was at a right angle of 90 degrees to the ground; the hand holding the bow and pulling the string was steady and strong .

Qing Deng expressionlessly pulled out the second arrow from the quiver beside him.

Nocking the arrow, drawing the bow, basically not aiming - just raise your hand and let it go.

Boom!

It hit the target again.

Qingdeng drew the third arrow without stopping.

It is also nocking arrows, drawing the bow, basically not aiming - just raise your hand and let it go.

Boom!

Hit the bullseye for the third time.

Three arrows, hit the bullseye three times.

The distance between the arrows shall not exceed 2mm.

There was deathly silence throughout the courtyard.

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Well...I lied yesterday...I have absolutely no one to go to for Valentine's Day with! (Leopard Head Crying.jpg)

The author actually adjusted his work and rest yesterday. Because the novels are all handwritten recently, the rhythm of life and the rhythm of updates have to be changed. After adjusting my work and rest habits yesterday, the effect was immediate - today's change was very smooth.

There are 1.1W words today! If you want a foreshadowing, there is a foreshadowing, if you want a plot, you have a plot, if you want a sona, you have a sona, if you want to pretend to be tough, you have to pretend to be tough, right? (Leopard Head Crying.jpg)

Ask for a monthly pass! Ask for a recommendation ticket!

It turns out that the golden ratio of the human body starts from the navel, not from the butt... Then I was stupid (Leopard cry.jpg)

Forget the setting of Sanako's leg length of 1.1 meters...

In short, Sanako's legs are very long, straight and sensual! Let's make up our own minds!