Mechanical Alchemist

[Talent A-088-Tiantongyan] This talent is very rare and powerful. It belongs to the prophecy ability of the mysterious department.

But there is no increase in combat power.

At least that's the case with the recorded primary awakenings.

From the classics he read before, Su Lun knew that there was a "Boundary of Blood Inheritance" of this line handed down in Shanyin.

It is said that these eyes can see where the sentient beings of the six realms die and where they are reborn.

But ability holders are doomed to a tragic fate from birth.

Because once those eyes are opened, you can see the death scene of others. And that is a fact that will inevitably happen in the future, and it cannot be changed.

So they will see the death pictures of relatives and friends around them again and again. Fate gave them the opportunity to see the future clearly, but they could not change it, and those pictures would eventually become reality. This is the most powerless.

Therefore, people who have awakened this talent are usually regarded as "unknown people" who bring death.

The girl luthier in front of her is not blind, she just doesn't want to use those eyes to see the world that makes her feel like a "horror movie".

Su Lun watched her find the door, frowned, and had a bad feeling.

Qianjo also seemed to recognize the specialness of these eyes, smiled slightly, and asked, "Why, do you have something to tell me?"

The young luthier had a sad face, as if she blamed herself for being the source of bad luck, "I know you are looking for my grandpa. But he passed away two years ago."

"Your grandfather?"

When Chijo heard this, he suddenly realized something, and asked, "Are you the granddaughter of "Sword Master" Akutagawa Ryuichi? "

The girl nodded, "I was picked up by grandpa."

Telling her identity would bring her a lot of trouble.

Qiantiao was stunned when he listened, and murmured: "No wonder there is sword intent in your piano music."

But at the same time, she also showed deep regret on her face, "Mr. Akutagawa has passed away. It's a pity. I wanted to ask about kendo."

The young luthier doesn't seem to know how to organize her language so as not to make people feel disgusted. Just like in the village, because she predicted the death of the villagers, she was gradually feared, neglected, rejected, and driven away by everyone.

She stammered, "I don't know how I can help you. But but... this is for you."

As she said that, the young luthier randomly removed the pegs of her shamisen, and then disassembled the whole violin, revealing a small carving knife and a piece of white juan inside, and said: "This is what Grandpa gave you." My carved violin. He used to say, if you meet a nice person, give it away. I"

When Qianjo saw the carving knife, his pupils shrank suddenly: "The secret technique of Akutagawa Issou-style is true!"

The more she looked at it, the more she felt the sharp and sharp sword intent from the simple carving knife.

The villain pattern drawn on the white juan is an extremely brilliant sword skill.

Qianjo took a deep breath, his heroic face couldn't hide his joy, "For me?"

The young luthier nodded, "Yes."

She looked a little flustered, as if she didn't know that if she was questioned, she couldn't explain her actions, "I don't know if I can help you. But you are good people. I can only do so much."

Hearing this, Chijo suddenly understood something.

She smiled lightly, "Did you foresee my death?"

"me."

Hearing this, the girl luthier couldn't hide her panic, is she going to be hated again?

But to her surprise, the female swordsman in front of her asked again in a very calm tone: "I'm also a little curious, how will I die?"

The young luthier hesitated for a moment, and then said with great difficulty: "I see, you are on fire."

Su Lun on the side didn't speak the whole time.

But hearing this, his mood suddenly fluctuated.

Miss Qianjo will die?

Although I know that this is the destined return in everyone's life, but it is mentioned in advance, it will always make people feel inexplicably uncomfortable.

Moreover, he is very clear that the death scene predicted by the legendary [Talent A-088-Tiantongyan] is destined to happen.

In other words, Chijo will die in an accident in the future?

The two people on the side were more or less fluctuated in their hearts, but only the subject Qiantiao raised his eyebrows inadvertently when he heard this, "Oh."

There was no sadness or surprise on her face, she seemed to take her life and death very lightly.

This is the fate of Rakshasa.

Seeing the little girl's uneasy expression, she smiled openly as if relieved, and just asked: "At that time. Did I ever regret it?"

"Never."

The young luthier shook her head, her dull eyes looked at the person in front of her, and she responded, "I saw you in the flames. I turned around and smiled."

Hearing this, Qianjo suddenly smiled with satisfaction, "That's good."

As if seeing the expected ending of life, everything is not so important anymore.

She looked at the girl in front of her and asked, "Are you going to be my disciple?"

The young luthier understood what she meant and shook her head: "No. This is my own destiny. It cannot be changed by others."

Chijo shrugged, as if seeing his shadow, and didn't say much.

She turned to greet Su Lun who was slightly distracted, "Let's go."

"Um."

Su Lun nodded.

He glanced at the girl again, hesitant to speak, as if he felt that he should say something, but he didn't know what to say.

The young luthier had already closed her eyes, "Sir. You are the master of the underworld. I can't see your future."

The two walked out of the alley side by side.

Su Lun looked at the snow on the ground, and glanced at Qiantiao beside him from the corner of his eye.

It was the first time he looked at her so seriously.

On that heroic face, there was still that frivolous and frivolous smile.

Qiantiao naturally also noticed this gaze, and complained: "Why do you keep looking at me?"

Su Lun shrugged and didn't respond to her.

At this moment, many things came to his mind.

How can a person not die?

Su Lun suddenly felt, is this the meaning of studying the three ultimate subjects of alchemy and unlocking the meaning of life?

There is no eternal matter in the world.

One day, family members will die, friends will die, and I will die too

Everything in the world is destined to end from the moment of birth.

And this end point is "death"?

Is death really the end?

Su Lun's understanding of the "law of death" is far beyond ordinary people. At this moment, like quicksand passing between his fingers, he seems to have realized something new.

Just when some thoughts flashed through his mind, suddenly, an arm was skillfully placed on his shoulder, and then he pulled it towards her body very forcefully.

As intimate as ever.

Su Lun only felt that his head was deeply immersed in a gentle touch, and he was punched again, and there were thousands of dissatisfied murmurs in his ears: "What are you thinking!"

Qianjo was half a head shorter than Su Lun, and the intimate movements of the two forced Su Lun to bend over. His neck was locked and he couldn't break free, so he simply squatted down, and then picked up Qiantiao by his waist.

Qiantiao had the upper hand countless times before, but this time Su Lun turned against the guest.

The body suddenly flew into the air, and Qianjo was also very surprised, unable to break free, "Hey, hey, what are you doing, put me down!"

"Hahaha"

Su Lun suddenly laughed.

He ignored Qianjo's struggle and ran wildly in the alley.

Su Lun's physical fitness is not bad. Even if he is carrying a person, he is as light as a swallow. He ran and jumped, found the tallest nearby house, and climbed directly to the roof. Only then did he put Qianjo down.

At this moment, it was completely dark, and the huge Edo city was full of orange lights, and the starry sky was shining brightly.

scenery is beautiful.

Qiantiao was carried up on the roof, and his eyes were dark. He wanted to beat up Su Lun, but seeing the scene in front of him, his eyes gradually became blurred: "Hey, this place has a beautiful scenery."

Su Lun smiled.

The two sat side by side on the ridge of the roof, watching the fireworks in the city.

Hiikawa divided Edo Castle into two urban areas, the north and the south. If the northern city is brighter, it is mostly the residences of the wealthy class. Nancheng is darker, it is a gathering area for poor people. There are sparks floating on the river, which are the river lanterns that the residents put to pray to the gods. There are also some Kongming lanterns floating in the sky, because they are far away, they look like fireflies.

Recently, there have been a lot of dead people from Huangquan Kingdom in the city, and more people worshiped.

At the end of the field of vision is a big mountain, the shadow of which is hazy.

It is the "Daylight Mountain", one of the three sacred mountains in Shanyin. Even at night, you can see the majestic mountain and the white snow on the peak.

The majestic palaces with white walls and green tiled roofs built on the mountain are the imperial residences where the royal family lives.

The two of them didn't speak for a long time, the scene in the city was reflected in their eyes.

Suddenly, a paper crane flew in the sky.

Qianjo reached out to catch the paper crane, and said, "Miss Miko is here."

Su Lun looked down, and sure enough, he saw several figures approaching quickly.

A few guards stayed below, and a figure in white clothes rushed up to the roof. When he took a closer look, it turned out to be Miko Miko disguised as a man.

Seeing the two sitting on the ridge of the roof, Yuzi sat next to Qiantiao without hesitation, and also praised: "Eh, Sister Qiantiao and Mr. Su Lun have found a place with a good view."

Qianjo pursed his lips and said, "He found it."

As she spoke, she hooked Yuzi's shoulder again, and Yue Zuo said on her behalf: "Miss Yuzi, Su Lun wants to live with you for a few days. I want to ask if you are willing."

As soon as these words came out, the atmosphere instantly became very strange.

Su Lun couldn't laugh or cry.

It means that even though it has such a meaning, but the words come out of Qiantiao's mouth, why does it feel that the taste is not right?

Fortunately, Yuzi has become very familiar with them these days. When she heard Qianjo's words, she automatically eliminated the ridicule and immediately understood the meaning of the words, "Mr. Su Lun wants to live in the emperor for a few days?"

She showed the hospitable warm smile of the host, asked herself and answered: "Of course!"

"Um."

Su Lun also nodded, and expressed his thoughts, "I want to stay in the imperial library for a few days and look at Shanyin's classics. I don't know if it is convenient for Miss Yuzi."

"Naturally it is convenient."

Yuzi said happily: "There are indeed many secret books in the library. Mr. Su Lun likes to study so much, and he will definitely not be disappointed."

They were no strangers, and Su Lun was not overly polite, and said with a smile: "Then I will cause you trouble."

Miko didn't take it seriously, "It's nothing troublesome."

Qiantiao at the side seemed to feel that the mission of his existence had been completed, and muttered: "Then talk slowly, and I won't accompany you."

Hearing this, Yuzi looked at Qiantiao and asked in surprise, "Miss Qiantiao, are you not going?"

Qianjo is a person who can't stay idle, and said with a bored face: "There are so many rules in the Imperial Palace, what's the point? I don't want to go there and lock it up."

Saying that, she stood up and jumped down without looking back, "Okay, you guys have a good chat, I'll go first!"

Looking again, in the blink of an eye, the person had disappeared into the alley.

Su Lun: "."

Miko: "."

The two people on the roof looked at each other, both showing dumbfounding expressions.

Yuzi got up and bowed slightly: "Mr. Su Lun, let's go then."

Su Lun followed the imperial son to the imperial residence at the foot of the "Bai Ri Shen Shan".

As expected of an imperial daughter, there are many guards around her in Edo Castle. Walking all the way, Su Lun also noticed many masters of all kinds of guards.

Su Lun just wanted to find an undisturbed place to do his own research and read books, so naturally he didn't want to meet any royal figures. Those red tape and useless social interactions are not more meaningful to him than doing two more alchemy experiments.

Miko also knew his thoughts, so he didn't inform anyone else. She took Su Lun all the way across the moat and into the palace surrounded by white walls.

The two quietly entered the Imperial Palace.

The area of ​​the palace complex is not too small, including Gaien and Yuen. The royal garden is the place where the emperor lives, and it is heavily guarded. It is very troublesome to go in and pay homage. Su Lun didn't want to go. He was going to the library in Higashigaien, a four-story building with the same green tile roof.

Once inside the palace, the guards dispersed.

The status of the imperial son is very special, not only the princess, but also the King of Sai, with great power.

Leading a stranger into the palace, no one came to ask.

She is like a competent little tour guide, introducing her own residence.

The two walked through a garden with green lotus ponds and large cherry blossom trees in the yard. I don't know what method was used. The flowering period in the garden is in full bloom, and it is a charming scene full of spring.

The buildings in the Imperial Palace have carved beams and painted buildings, and made wooden construction technology to the extreme, which is pleasing to the eye.

The imperial son led Su Lun to walk among the stone slabs in the garden. She pointed to the building next to the library and said, "That's the royal treasure house."

"oh?"

Su Lun looked at the small building that looked like a museum, and casually looked over, and saw a set of famous armor from the Warring States Period stored in a glass cabinet. The royal family's collection is naturally extremely luxurious, and almost the top secret treasures of the entire mountain are gathered here.

The two walked and chatted.

Su Lun also briefly told Yuzi some of his views, such as industry and social development.

Now the situation of Shanyin is very complicated, and it is also the trend of the times.

But there is a certain conflict between the technological civil rights society and the theocratic society, and he didn't talk too much, just reminded him a few words as a friend.

Miko may know the situation better than him.

While chatting, the two walked into the Library Pavilion.

The building is very dry, and there are whale oil lamps hanging on the beams, which are bright even at night.

The two of them turned around a corridor, and all kinds of ancient books came into their eyes.

Yuzi introduced: "On the first floor are some classics collected by the people; on the second floor are some rare and rare books; on the third floor are all kinds of secret arts, ninjutsu, onmyoji; on the fourth floor are the royal secret books. If you want to go to the fourth floor, it is I asked my father to issue a license, because many ancient books about gods are not allowed to be read by people other than Shen Fu."

As she said that, she smiled slightly: "However, if Mr. Su Lun wants to go up, it happens that I will be in the palace for a few days, so I can go up with you to have a look."

Su Lun listened, and responded: "Then please trouble Miss Yuzi. I just want to know some of the folk customs and cultivation system of Shanyin. If it is too sensitive, I don't need to read it."

It is already a great honor to be brought by the majestic princess to visit the royal collection in person, and he will not make things difficult for his friends.

What's more, there are so many classics on the third floor, and it may take many years to read them all.

Listen, Miko smiled slightly, the two of them are already very familiar with this way of getting along.

As she walked, she introduced: "Unfortunately, the library has been burned, and many classics have been lost."

Su Lun was also a little surprised, and asked, "Has this place been burned?"

There are many masters in the palace, even if there is a fire, use "water escape ninjutsu" to put out the fire within minutes, can it still burn?

"Yeah, it will be burned almost every one or two hundred years."

The imperial child seemed to know what Su Lun was strange about as he spoke, and added: "Actually, it's not all accidents. Some fires are the will of the gods. The content of some words will offend the majesty of the gods, or they should not be spread by others. Nature cannot survive in the world."

"oh."

Su Lun listened with a knowledgeable expression on his face.

At the same time, he also thought of what Mr. Jing said before, that certain knowledge in human beings will be erased and blocked by the upper gods. This sees an example?

The two didn't stay on the first floor any longer, and walked up the wooden stairs to the second floor.

This floor is mostly filled with orphaned copies and manuscripts, and even transcripts cannot be bought outside.

Su Lun's eyes were like lightning, and he quickly scanned the labels on the bookshelf. His eyesight and brain development are extremely high, and he can roughly know what books are there at a glance.

What he saw made him slightly puzzled, "Miss Miko, do you have the manuscript of the great writer Hayato Fujiwara?"

"Of course there are."

Miko clapped her hands.

At this time, someone in the attic immediately responded: "His Royal Highness, Hayato Fujiwara's manuscript was borrowed by the Minister of Military Aircraft Kazuo Hojo two days ago. There is only a transcript of Taiwa Nine Years in the library. It is in the West Thirteen Cabinet."

Miko listened and nodded: "Yes. You can go."

Su Lun was not surprised, because the bookshelf with the label "Hayato Fujiwara" he just scanned was empty.

He suddenly thought of Katyusha's grandma, that old man's energy is really great. Someone in the Shenfu Imperial Library took out things for her in advance.

Su Lun didn't say much.

Manuscript transcripts or whatever, it didn't make a difference to him.

At this time, he remembered what the previous bookstore owner said, and asked, "By the way, does Miss Miko know about Sensoji Temple? I heard that Mr. Fujiwara was the last one to repair in that temple?"

Miko nodded: "Of course I know. To be honest, the history of Sensoji Temple is even earlier than that of Edo Castle. It is said that there is also a god and monster named 'Yaki no Orochi' sealed there."

Su Lun asked: "Yaqi Orochi? Did that monster in myths and legends really exist?"

This is a properly mythical creature, counting time, it is still a monster of the era of Amaterasu. Even though he asked this question, he also felt that there was a high probability that there was no such thing.

"It is said that there are."

Yuzi responded with a sweet smile, paused, and then explained euphemistically: "The monks are guarding it. I am a Shinto priestess, so I don't know very well."

Shanyin is not only Shinto, but also Buddhist temples. These are two belief systems that have little overlap with each other.

"oh."

Su Lun didn't ask much.

But his thoughts also turned, why did Mr. Fujiwara choose to practice in Sensoji Temple?

The two walked up to the third floor without knowing it.

There are a lot fewer classics on the third floor, but there are a lot more scrolls, stone tablets, and animal skin papers that obviously have energy fluctuations. There are also clan crests of various ninja families, clan crests of major families, and martial arts school logos, which almost cover ninjutsu, swordsmanship, Shinto secrets, onmyoji, and forbidden techniques of Shanyin in all ages.

Just looking at those labels, Su Lun felt dazzled.

On the top, it is the most mysterious fourth floor of Zangshu Pavilion.

Even on the stairs, Su Lun saw all kinds of restrictions.

Although Su Lun knew that the ancient books upstairs involved some taboos, he also wanted to visit them to increase his knowledge.

He then asked, "Miss Yuzi, can I go upstairs to visit?"

Miko understood what he meant and nodded happily, "Of course."

Tuk, Tuk, Tuk

The two walked up the stairs.

With Miko leading the way, those restrictions were not triggered.

Walking up, the space is not too big, and the collection is not too much.

Su Lun looked at the black and white curtains hanging everywhere on the fourth floor to lure the cherry blossom family emblem of the Shenfu family, and there were some sacrificial totems of Amaterasu.

For most of the collections here, Su Lun clearly felt the indescribable will.

This is the power of the gods.

very strong.

Shen Fushi's background is not simple.

The imperial son introduced: "Here are all items inherited by our Shenfu clan. There used to be enshrined 'three artifacts' Tiancongyun Sword, Bachi Qiong Gouyu and Yata Mirror. Unfortunately, they were lost in the war later."

Artifacts may not necessarily be god-level, but there should be a [Forbidden Object] level.

"oh."

Su Lun also felt that he had learned a lot, and this was the first time he had seen so many "objects of the divine way".

He has seen and seen, and he didn't want to offend.

Stopped for a while, originally thinking about it.

But at this time, with just a glance, he looked at the colorful murals on the wall, and he sighed in his heart, and his eyes focused on it.

What is painted on the mural is exactly the situation of the "Black Sun Festival".

The content is also the legend that Su Lun had heard, that the great god Amaterasu walked away in anger, and a black sun appeared in the sky, and people held a grand sacrificial ceremony.

The core content of the story is the process of priestess sacrifice.

She's no ordinary miko, but judging by her outfit, she's Saio!

The witch in the mural dances standing on the fallen wooden barrel, her upper body is uncovered, her breasts are exposed, her pockets hang down to her private parts, and the gods onlookers cheer.

The painting style is very vivid, making people feel like seeing a real person like a movie screen. There seemed to be Kagura playing beside my ears, and the dancing posture seemed to be dancing between heaven and man.

This dance seems to be a special secret technique.

However, looking at the priestess costume, Su Lun unconsciously thought of the appearance of Mikoden priestess costume. She and the person in this painting are 90% similar in temperament and appearance.

Seeing this, Su Lun also realized that the orthodox Kagura dance is to take off its clothes?

Although he didn't have any obscene thoughts, his mind didn't feel like thinking about something else.

The imperial son naturally noticed Su Lun's gaze, and a blush flashed quietly on his cheeks, and explained: "This is the 'Kagura Dance', a dance for worshiping gods that every generation of Saiwang must be familiar with."

She seemed to think of something else, paused, and then explained: "This dance is for the gods to see. It will only be in the altar of the shrine, and no one else can see it. Those Kagura dances outside, It's all simplified."

Su Lun was stunned, "That's it."

He also felt that it was really right to come this trip, and his knowledge greatly increased.

This imperial child is also enough to be a friend.

Without her, Su Lun really wouldn't have had the opportunity to get in touch with so many top secrets of the Shanyin Kingdom.

The two stayed for a moment, then walked down the third floor.

The imperial son knew that Su Lun had many secrets, and it would be troublesome for outsiders to know, so she ordered the guards in the library to leave the building.

Not long after, there were only two people in the huge library.

The imperial son also has to prepare a big sacrifice, so he will stay in the imperial residence for a few days, burn incense, bathe and fast. She said that she lived in the attic not far from the library, and she would come over as soon as there was an announcement.

Su Lun didn't think anything would happen.

At least before the Black Sun Festival, he was prepared to be in the library.

He has so much to do.

As soon as the imperial son left, Su Lun untied the eight-armed spider lance colonization suit, and countless silk threads pulled out the classics he was interested in.

A hundred lines at a glance, several books at a time.

Su Lun swallowed the knowledge in the library.