I’m a Witch In Dongying

　　 Bai Shuiqiu tried several compound bows in succession, but felt that it was not easy to handle. Even if the bowstring was pulled to the fullest, the arrows shot out were still soft. It didn't feel like lethal, and it was a bit dull.

　　"Boss, do you have any more advanced bows in your store?

Chapter 220 This is too much!

"Forehead……"

　　 The boss's expression is obviously a little dazed.

I scratched my head and walked to the innermost row of bow racks: "These are all styles for professional athletes. However, even if they are strong adult men, many people cannot fully control them. Under circumstances, few people will buy it... if you don't mind, come and try it, there may be something that suits you better..."

　　 Bai Shuiqiu walked over and tried out several compound bows hanging on the wall one by one.

　　 After trying three or four one after another, I found one that feels good.

　　According to the boss, this compound bow is already at the professional competition level, and it is more than enough to participate in competitions between professional athletes.

There are ready-made targets in the shop, which are used by customers for test shooting. Bai Shuiqiu stretched the bowstrings like a full moon and glanced at the target. As soon as he loosened his fingers, he heard a slamming sound, which was placed on the back of the bow. The arrow flew out like lightning, passed directly through the thick target, and firmly nailed to the wall behind.

　　 The boss walked over and took a lot of effort before pulling the arrow out of the wall.

　　 "Um, sorry, I will pay for the repair cost..."

　　 Bai Shuiqiu is a bit ashamed.

　　 Knowing that the hardwood walls in the store are so weak, she should have used less effort just now.

　　 "It's okay, it's just a small trace, just go back and fix it..."

The shopkeeper smiled reluctantly, looked at the arrow in his hand, and then at the depression on the wall, he hesitated and asked: "But girl, you won't be a player who has participated in the national competition, right? Such a young age can draw a bow of this size, which is quite rare among ordinary girls..."

　　 "That's not true, I'm just an ordinary Kyudo fan."

　　 Bai Shuiqiu is not modest.

She did join the Kyudo Club in April of this year. Before that, her exposure to archery was limited to the superficial learning in her childhood, as well as those who have been trained for many years like Kurimi Sanae and Ogata. Compared with the members, at best they can only be regarded as "Kyudo fans".

　　 As for the national competition, I have never participated in it.

In fact, the participants of the IH competition are not limited to high school students. Junior high school students can also participate. However, Bai Shuiqiu at that time did not know about these events, and was not strong enough. He likes to be pushy, so he didn't even register for the county-level qualifiers.

　　 But now...

　　 She should have the opportunity to participate soon.

　　According to the annual practice, the IH competition generally starts in early July.

　　 First pre-selection in each region, which is the county-level competition.

　　Only a group of winners who have won the top rankings in the qualifiers-usually the top ten, will they be promoted smoothly and enter the list of national competitions to participate in subsequent events.

Of course, because the rules of each event are not the same, sometimes even the time and place are set in different cities, so the schedule cannot be completely synchronized. It can only be said that most of the events are concentrated in August to October. The competition venues are basically in the Kanto region.

in other words……

　　 One month or so after the cultural festival is over, it will be the days of the county-level competition.

　　 Bai Shuiqiu is still a little looking forward to this event that has been mentioned many times by Kurimi Sanae and the old monster.

after all……

　　The old monster said that if you can get any place in this kind of competition, you can not only add a bright color to your resume, but also get scholarship awards...

Of course, Bai Shuiqiu didn’t go for money. The awards and rankings are nothing more than false names. But if you can see the style of the Kyudo players from various regions in the competition, and then pick a few places by the way, Receiving such a little monetary reward...but it is also the best of both worlds.

Yes, it is like that.

　　……

　　 After choosing the bow, Bai Shuiqiu took out his wallet and paid.

As one of the few bows in the entire store that Bai Shuiqiu can use, this composite bow is of a high grade, and the price is naturally much higher than that of ordinary composite bows. I just got it from Suzuki Zhuxi a few days ago. The two million bonuses received there shrank by a fraction in an instant, making her a little bit painful.

　　 It’s nothing but money, it’s fun to spend...

　　Because, the money was not lost, it was just a change of form, to accompany her by her side...

　　 came out of the sports equipment store, it was almost evening.

　　 Bai Shuiqiu and Keiko Kandaji did not go on wandering, but went downstairs together, boarded the car that had been waiting outside the mall, all the way back to the eastern suburbs.

　　Walking down all day, with Bai Shuiqiu's physique, now I feel a little sore in my legs.

　　Kamidai Keiko's body was a little weaker than her. After sitting down, she took off her shoes and gently rubbed her calves and ankles with her fingers.

Compared with the previous few times, this girl is not wearing black stockings, but a pair of socks. The brown pleated skirt goes down. You can clearly see a pair of white and smooth knees and calves, with her feet resting on the mesh. The top of the small white shoes looks very small.

　　 "Go to Tianmu Mountain."

　　Kamidai Keiko bent over and sat on the seat, rubbing his ankles, and commanded the driver.

When eating at noon, the two girls had already discussed going home in the afternoon to see the sword at Tenmou Shrine, so Bai Shuiqiu was not surprised by Keiko Kandaro's words. The driver also started the car and slowly drove out of the city. Driving towards the eastern suburbs, Ryoko put his hands on his chest and began to close his eyes to rest.

　　Through the car window, you can see several cars driving out from where they parked, and following up not too far away, they are obviously the bodyguards of the Jindai family. A group of four or five cars slowly passed through the crowded downtown area and drove all the way to the main road to the east.

　　 The sun sets.

Behind 　　, orange-red sunlight fell from the sky, and the car cast a long shadow on the ground.

　　Because they are very tired, Bai Shuiqiu and Keiko Kandaji have no heart to speak, and Ryoko and the driver will not take the initiative to speak.

　　 So, the carriage was quiet for a while.

　　 I heard Keiko Kandaro say: "Xiao Qiu, at this point in time, there should be no customers at the shrine, right?"

　　 "Hmm, maybe..."

　　 Bai Shuiqiu's tone is a bit uncertain.

　　According to the usual experience, there must be no people at this point. After all, it will be about half an hour before the Tenmu Shrine will close.

However, judging from the situation yesterday, it is really not very good. After all, the last group of guests yesterday afternoon left the shrine after six o’clock. Today’s situation is probably the same, but with those two temporary guests. The helper here should be a little better than yesterday...

　　Kamidai Keiko probably just asked casually. After receiving Bai Shuiqiu's reply, he thought for a while and said: "I said about the part-time maidens, I will help you find candidates as soon as possible."

"Ok……"

　　 Bai Shuiqiu nodded, but in his heart he remembered the "experience witch" that Keiko Kandairo had asked before.

　　 When she heard this proposal, she didn't think much about it, but now that when I think about it, something strange will inevitably be born in her heart.

so……

　　 The purpose of this girl is not just to experience the profession of "Miko", right? In the unlikely event that something happens, Bai Shuiqiu is actually fine, just because his grandmother might not be able to accept it...

　　Kanda Keiko did not speak any more, lowered her head silently, not knowing what she was thinking.

　　……

　　 Facts have proved that Bai Shuiqiu's judgment on his shrine is still very accurate.

　　 When the car came to the foot of Tianmu Mountain, she and Keiko Kandai saw a few cars from a distance. They were parked on the side of the road not far away, and they were obviously driven by visitors to the temple.

After all, there is only one building like Tianmu Shrine in the entire Tianmu Mountain. If you take a bus, you will need to transfer several times from the city to the eastern suburbs, which is very troublesome. So if it is not for residents living in nearby towns, there are usually few. Someone will come here...

　　While going up the mountain along the way, I saw several groups of guests coming down from the mountain one after another.

　　 But they did not recognize the identity of Bai Shuiqiu, the official priestess.

　　 And Bai Shuiqiu and Keiko Kandaji also stepped aside in time, and did not step forward to bother them.

A few minutes later.

　　 The two girls came to the Tenme Shrine located on the mountainside. After greeted Chiyo and the two young girls who came to help, Keiko Kandaro followed Shirasuiqiu and walked in the direction of the inner room. Ryoko, who followed behind, stopped in front of the corridor and nodded in greeting to Chiyo, but did not follow.

　　 here.

　　 went all the way to Bai Shuiqiu's bedroom.

　　 Bai Shuiqiu and Keiko Kandaji stopped, the latter looked curiously into the room. When she visited last time, she had not seen Bai Shuiqiu's bedroom.

　　 "This is it."

　　 Bai Shuiqiu said.

　　 The Kodachi and Risashi that she got from Inujin were all wrapped in cloth by her and placed on the bedside table.

After all, she has neither a scabbard nor a knife holder in her hand, and she can only use this simplest way to store the knives. Anyway, the blade surface of Xuezou is protected by a layer of yin, so there is no need to worry about wear and tear. condition. As for the ribs...

　　 This thing was originally worthless, and it has been knocked out by the wind raccoon. Even if it breaks a little bit, it doesn't matter.

　　 "Be careful, don't get marked."

　　 Bai Shuiqiu pushed the door into the room, walked over to the bedside, took the Kodachi, and handed it to Keiko Kamidai.

　　 But her exhortation is obviously a bit redundant.

Because Keiko Kashiro clearly understood knives better than her, after taking Yuki from her hand, she saw the girl wave the Kodachi a few times smoothly, and the blade made a few sharp sword flowers in mid-air. It looks chic and neat, with an indescribable sense of fluency.

　　 Bai Shuiqiu doesn't know much about Kendo himself.

　　 From a layman’s point of view, it can only be seen that this series of actions are chic and beautiful, but the specific level is unknown.

　　 Therefore, she didn't comment on Keiko Kandaji's swordsmanship. She just sat on the soft bed, resting and watching the girl's movements.

　　 "It really is a good knife..."

　　Kamidai Keiko tried a few times, then took the sword style, and then took the handle of Yukizou's knife, looked down from the blade, and looked at it carefully:

"This style and workmanship are indeed the characteristics of the Xinxindao period. Although I have seen relevant descriptions from the teacher and in the classics before, I have not seen it many times with my own eyes. It seems that it is It is an excellent work that takes into account both practicality and appreciation..."

　　 "New new knife?"

　　 Bai Shuiqiu noticed this word.

"Well, that was a genre of swordsmiths that emerged in the late Tokugawa period. At that time, the most important practical value of knives has been abandoned by some people because of the long history of the world. Make an ornament to show off your identity and financial resources.

　　 Therefore, most of the knifemakers of that period also concentrated all their energy on this, and spent a lot of effort to make all kinds of magnificent burnt blades, but the knives themselves became flashy...

　　Under this situation, Shui Xinzi Zhengxiu advocated the revival of the ancient knife forging method, put the practical value of the knife in the first place, and worked hard to create the so-called ‘new new knife period’.

　　 This person has forged 369 swords in his life, and he has taught hundreds of disciples. He is the leading master worker of the Edo period. It is also called Edo Sansaku at the same time as Genqinggō and Daqing Naoyin.

　　This snow walk is a work from that period, and it is still a fine work. If it is put in an official auction, it should be able to sell for a price of tens of millions..."

　　 "How many millions?"

　　 Bai Shuiqiu was slightly startled.

　　 almost subconsciously ignored the previous words, but focused on the last sentence:

　　 This is too much!

"In fact, it's not too much, because the ancient knife itself is a kind of precious collection. Whether it is the craftsmanship and appearance of the knife itself, or the historical and cultural value contained in it, it is enough to attract collectors. There are even many people who specialize in reselling ancient knives, and the profits are quite lucrative.

　　 I have an uncle who is keen on this kind of collection. I once bought several high-value knives from these Erdao dealers and spent a lot of money on them. "

　　Kamidai Keiko explained lightly, and then said smoothly:

　　"Most of the best works in the Xinxindao period were made by Yuan Qingma and Shui Xinzi Masahide. Both of these two proud works have been sold at auctions for hundreds of millions of dollars.

　　 Although this Yuzou is exquisite in workmanship, Yoshio Yoshino, the knifemaker who forged it, is still a bit less famous than those two, so according to my estimation, it can only reach the level of tens of millions at most. "

　　 "Only..."

　　 Bai Shuiqiu's mouth twitched.

　　 I don’t know where to vomit

Chapter 221 Let Me Teach You

　　 For a behemoth such as the Shendai Foundation, the number of tens of millions may not be worth mentioning. After all, the amount of investment they usually make is far more than this number.

　　 For example, as promised before, the money used to renovate the way to Tenme Shrine was as much as millions.

　　 The reconstruction and reconstruction of a private girls' high school in the western suburbs of Sakura City is a large project of at least one billion yuan. If the investment after the completion of the new school is included, the number may be even higher, which can basically be described by astronomical figures.

but……

　　 For ordinary people, tens of millions is a lot.

An ordinary Japanese social animal has an annual salary of about two or three million yuan. Chiba Prefecture is considered to be the wealthier among all the prefectures in Japan, so the average salary will exceed this standard, but tens of millions is still a social animal. A wealth that can only be accumulated without eating or drinking for ten years.

　　 Even for Bai Shuiqiu, it is not a small number.