I’m a Witch In Dongying

　　"...I see, goodbye brother.

Chapter 30

　　 Asuka Hyuga cautiously walked around Moriji Hyuga, walked out of the shop, and bowed a little apologetically.

　　 "I'm sorry, Baishui classmates, senior Kurijian, my brother is actually...not malicious, but his personality is a bit too autonomous. If it causes trouble to you, please allow me to apologize to you on his behalf."

"it does not matter."

　　 Shirasuiqiu and Kurimi Sanae glanced at each other, without saying anything, turned around together with Asuka Hyuga, and walked towards Mizuno Park. When he was about to turn from the corner of the street, Bai Shuiqiu paused, and then looked back in the direction of the fish shop.

At the entrance of 　　 aquatic products shop, it seems that a new customer has arrived.

　　 There is no good idea for this kind of thing, after all, although the business of Hyuga Fisheries is not so good, it doesn’t even have customers, it’s just...

　　 This person's dress seems to be a bit too formal.

　　Customers who come to buy aquatic products usually wear casual clothes, often in simple T-shirts and shorts, which are more in line with the original style of this slum.

　　 But the customer in front of the fish shop, wearing a suit and leather shoes, looked a little out of tune with the people around him. In addition, the bald head is also very eye-catching, a bit like a monk.

Huh?

　　 Isn’t he really a monk?

　　 Bai Shuiqiu has reason to doubt this.

　　 The monks in Japan are not the same as in China. They are positioned more like a profession, clocking in and commuting to and from get off work.

　　 may still recite Buddhist scriptures when in the temple, but after get off work, the monk’s robe is taken off, people who should drink, people who should go clubbing, and some even go to custom places, almost no different from ordinary office workers. The precepts and clear rules that Chinese Buddhism pays attention to are completely non-existent for them. Even marriage and childbirth are allowed.

　　 Two years ago, there were even monks in Tokyo who made their debut as Cowboys. It is said that the business is pretty good...

　　The reason for this phenomenon is mainly related to changes in the political situation in Japan.

　　 As early as the Asuka era, when Buddhism was first introduced from China to Japan, it was actually quite normal, but in the process of localization, it gradually merged with local forces and formed some native Buddhism with Japanese characteristics.

　　 Schools like Shingon Sect and Tiantai Sect are quite serious, and most of the precepts are followed. The line of the Pure Land Zhenzong is a model of not paying attention to the precepts. The first founding ancestor married his wives and ate meat, not to mention the people behind.

Early Japanese Buddhism cooperated closely with the imperial family. It was once used as an ideological weapon and vigorously supported. As a result, it gained a large amount of land and population. In order to protect their temple properties, many temples recruited a large number of samurai as monks and soldiers. In the fight for power with the royal family, he became a force that supports the self-respect of the soldiers.

　　 Later in the shogunate period, the samurai forces and the monks took the emperor and transformed the precepts of Zen into the rituals of the samurai family, forming a situation where Zen and martial arts are unified.

Especially the Tokugawa Ieyasu during the Edo Shogunate, because he was a Buddhist believer himself, he advocated the creation of the temple law and the temple sandal system, and unified the tombs throughout the country to the temple management. Because the temples have a steady stream of income, Japan The power of Buddhism reached its peak.

　　 In the subsequent Meiji era, the emperor regained the power after the fall of the curtain. He reinvigorated the Shintoism that he supported himself as the state religion, initiated activities to abolish the Buddha, forcing the Buddhist believers in China to lift the ban, and abolish all kinds of pure rules and precepts.

　　 Although this move has been opposed by some Buddhist schools, it has already had a huge impact on the overall pattern of Japanese Buddhism. After two hundred years of evolution, Japanese Buddhism has gradually formed the bells and whistles it is today.

Of course…

　　 Even now, there are still some Buddhist sects in Japan that pay attention to precepts, but because the number of people is relatively small, compared with the line of Pure Land Shin Buddhism, there is no right to speak.

　　 This history of the rise and fall of religion can be said to have been twists and turns.

　　 For Bai Shuiqiu, who was not born and raised in Japan, when he first learned about these things, the impact on Sankan was quite big, but after staying for a long time, he got used to it.

　　 just now...

　　What does it mean for this monk to appear in front of a fish shop in Hyuga?

　　 And it seems that it doesn’t look like it’s coming to buy something, but it’s more like it’s doing MLM.

At the last glance, Shirasui Qiu clearly saw Hyuga Moriji bowing, and then respectfully greeted the man into the store. Someone from the neighbourhood next to him looked over there, and there was no strange expression on his face. It seems that this is not the first time I have seen it.

　　 "Bai Shui classmate?"

　　 Hyuga Asuka yelled softly next to him, his voice seemed a little nervous.

Bai Shuiqiu turned her head and noticed Hyuga Asuka's eager expression. The girl struggled a few times and finally couldn't help but said: "That person is Mr. Okawa from Tomisato, a friend my brother met outside. Have been to my store several times..."

"Ok?"

　　 Bai Shuiqiu was stunned for a moment, only to realize who Hyuga Asuka was talking about, nodded, and then asked more: "Mr. Okawa, is he a monk in a nearby temple?"

　　 There are still many temples in Narita City. The most famous Naritasan Shinshoji Temple has its origins that can be traced back to the monk Jianzhen more than a thousand years ago. There are also several other large and small temples.

Hearing Bai Shuiqiu’s question, Hyuga Asuka shook his head: “No, I don’t know that person too well. I just heard my brother say that he seems to be a cadre of a new religion. This religion is very popular in Ibaraki Prefecture in the north. Active...I don’t really believe in the doctrines he brought, but my brother and parents trust him very much and often invite him to be a guest at home."

　　New religion...

　　 Bai Shuiqiu didn't think of this answer, and she didn't think it was a good word from the bottom of her heart.

After all, there are countless large and small religions in Japan. Except for traditional religions such as Shintoism and Japanese Buddhism, most of the other religions are emerging in recent decades, such as "happiness x learning", "Axfu", "xmin temple". …Most of them are under the guise of religion. In essence, they are just cults set up to gather wealth. They brainwash people through propaganda and doctrines to trick believers into surrendering their property.

　　 If it’s just for making money, it’s okay...

　　 But in this type of religion, there are quite a few radical elements. For example, the "a certain Shinrikyo" at the end of the last century created an astonishing poisonous gas incident in Tokyo. The news broke out and once shook the whole country.

Chapter 31-Tonegawa

After the police subsequently intervened in the investigation, they unearthed a large amount of criminal evidence about this religion. Not to mention the "purification" imposed on female believers in the name of religion. Various evidences of buying murder and inciting riots were also collected. A large basket.

　　 It is said that the leader of this religion still has the idea of ​​establishing a political party to seize power, and has formulated a set of action plans. The poison gas incident on the Tokyo Metro Line is part of this plan.

It stands to reason that the actions of this cult were heinous, but what is outrageous is that even if the Japanese police arrested the leader on various crimes, after a judicial trial, the latter was still in prison safely. Twenty years, the death penalty was not executed until the first two years...

　　 There are many similar things, but the degree is relatively not that serious, so it is not very noticeable.

Anyway, Bai Shuiqiu is resistant to such things. In her opinion, believing in these messy things is not as reliable as believing in local Shintoism or Buddhism. At least these two have official endorsements. , Even if you make some foolish words, at least you won't make money and kill you.

　　 Out of caution, Bai Shuiqiu reminded Hyuga Asuka in a serious tone. Although he didn't say it too thoroughly, the general meaning in the words was to make her beware of Mr. Okawa.

　　 But the girl just nodded and responded a few times, looking a little helpless.

　　As the youngest daughter, she has no right to speak at home...

Especially in the past two years, under the influence of his brother Hyuga Moriharu, even the older Hyuga couples have begun to become interested in the teachings promoted by Mr. Okawa, and they have almost reached the point where they are convinced. The homes are almost everywhere. The religious newspapers and video materials, even when the mother was sick, his father and brother refused to send her to the hospital, instead using the "holy water" given by Mr. Okawa to treat the illness.

Hyuga Asuka is the only person in this family who does not believe in the doctrines. He tried to refute in front of his parents several times, and even called the police directly once, and wanted to use the police to chase off Mr. Okawa, but he hadn't waited for the police to come. , Was discovered by my brother.

After 　　, Hyuga Moriji dismissed the police lightly, turned his head and turned his face at his sister, directly beat Hyuga Asuka without saying anything, and locked her in the basement all night hungry.

Although the parents of 　　Hyuga brothers and sisters have a little pity for their daughter, they have maintained an attitude of sitting on the sidelines in order not to offend Mr. Okawa. Afterwards, Hyuga Asuka had to ask for leave from school, and took a rest for two or three days before returning to school.

　　 These things all happened during the middle school period.

　　 And Bai Shuiqiu knew Hyuga Asuka after the first grade in high school, so he didn't know.

　　 As the person involved, Asuka Hyuga has never actively disclosed it to outsiders.

　　 After all, in her opinion, even if these situations are stated, there is no practical effect. Even the alarm can't be solved. Telling friends around it will only increase the trouble.

　　 This time, it was the same.

　　 After hearing Bai Shuiqiu's reminder, Asuka Hyuga hesitated for a while, and finally chose silence.

　　 Although Bai Shuiqiu vaguely felt that something was wrong, he didn't know the specific situation of Hyuga's family, so besides reminding, he couldn't do other things, so he could only shut his mouth in surprise.

　　Kurimi Sanae seemed to be aware of something, and after a few jokes, the slightly dull atmosphere eased a little.

　　 About ten minutes later, the houses on both sides of the road gradually became scarce, and a thick green plant appeared in front of the three of them, and there was a big rock with the name of the place next to it.

　　Mizuno Park.

　　 This park was built on the banks of the Tone River, about 300 meters next to the Tone River Bridge that straddles the river. There are a lot of vehicles coming and going on the bridge, and it is daytime again, and the river is constantly flowing. However, the Mizuno Park, which is not far away, seems to be very few people.

　　 After all, most of the residents living in the surrounding area have to go to work. Even if the animals have rest days, they are exhausted physically and mentally after a week of running and working, and they are not in the mood to wander in the park.

Under normal circumstances, only those homeless homeless people, or nearby unscrupulous groups, will wander in such places, but it is daytime and it is not yet their time for activities, so Bai Shuiqiu and Kurimi Sanae came over At that time, almost no people can be seen in the park, so it is very quiet.

　　Hinata Asuka is indeed familiar with this area, and while walking, he introduces it.

But Mizuno Park is not a famous attraction after all. There are not many things that can be introduced. Basically, it is some local anecdotes of Narita City, so it sounds a bit boring. Fortunately, Kurimi Sanae has cooperated with Hyuga from time to time. Asuka's commentary was accompanied by a few sentences to make the scene less embarrassing.

　　 "By the way...Is Tonegawa over there?"

After passing by a relatively open hillside, Bai Shuiqiu left the team calmly, walked a few steps aside, on tiptoe, and saw a wide river flowing from under the embankment 100 meters away, turbulent The sound of water can be heard clearly here.

　　 One hundred meters further ahead is the Tonegawa Bridge that spans both sides of the strait.

"Yes."

Hyuga Asuka also followed and said with a smile: "When the Tonegawa Bridge was not built before, many people would go swimming in the river every summer, and there were fishermen pulling nets to fish. But in recent years, it has gradually Less, if there is nothing special, few people will go under the embankment again."

　　 "That's it."

　　 Bai Shuiqiu nodded: "Can you come closer and have a look?"

"This... can be okay, but this riverbank has not been taken care of for many years. I heard that someone accidentally fell down last year, so don't get too close." Hyuga Asuka was a little nervous. Said.

　　 While they were talking, the three girls walked forward for a short while, Bai Shuiqiu found the only relatively high place, and stood on a rock on the outside of the river embankment, looking far away.

　　 Most of her attention was focused on the grass on both sides of the Tonegawa Bridge.

As Hyuga Asuka said, this river embankment has not been taken care of for a long time. The path beside the embankment is not very smooth. In some places, the embankment is directly broken, and there is growth on the **** toward the river. The half-person tall weeds have removed the dense grass at a glance, and nothing can be seen.

　　 I’m afraid that only when I go to the bottom can I see what is hidden by the grass.

　　 "Let’s take a look elsewhere first, make time for another day, and go around in the bushes below..."

　　 Hakusuiaki didn’t want to involve Kurimi Sanae and Hyuga Asuka. He probably observed the surrounding terrain, jumped off the rock, and then, led by Hyuga Asuka, walked along the embankment towards the Tonegawa Bridge.

Chapter 32 The main culprit!

　　 Tonegawa Bridge is also regarded as a landmark in Shimodo Town.

This bridge was built four or five years ago. The bridge deck is very wide and spans more than 40 meters of the river. Although the length and appearance are not as magnificent as some famous bridges, it is also amazing from the side. Up. When standing on the bridge and overlooking, you can get a sweeping view of the surrounding scenery. If it is the rainy season in June and July, when the river is high tide, the picture is also spectacular.

　　 The three girls walked slowly along one side of the bridge, and from time to time a cool breeze blew in front of them, curling up a few strands of hair.

　　 Suddenly, Bai Shuiqiu noticed a few figures.

　　 It was on the non-motorized vehicle lane in the middle of the bridge, with several locomotives parked. Several figures with colorfully dyed hair stood nearby, leaning together and smoking a cigarette, and they were still talking happily.

　　 is that group of guys just now?

　　 Shirasui Qiu recalled the group of rioters that he met with Sanae Kurimi when he first arrived in Shimano.

　　 These guys are all dressed up the same, and the motorcycles they ride are also similar in style. It's impossible to tell if they are the same group. But there was a guy with short cut hair. He was fat and obviously a circle bigger than the person next to him. He looked particularly eye-catching.

After a while, the group of people seemed to have finished their rest. They threw their cigarette butts on the ground and then drove on the other side of the road. In the process, the short-haired fat man seemed to raise his head casually. His gaze swept around, and at exactly that moment, he had a face-to-face with Bai Shuiqiu.

　　 Almost at the same time that he saw the guy's appearance clearly, Bai Shuiqiu suddenly stopped, a hint of warning came into his heart.

　　 The next moment, a squirming black airflow suddenly rose from her sleeves, spreading quickly along the skin like a small snake, seeming to spread to the whole body.

"what happened!?"

　　 Bai Shuiqiu opened his eyes slightly, looked at the black energy on his body a little hesitantly, and a thought faintly passed through his mind:

　　 is Tachikawa Ran!

Since receiving the memories from Tachikawa Ran’s death that day, this woman’s spirit body has never reappeared, so before that, Bai Shuiqiu had always thought that she had completely dissipated like Ogino Jun, but now it seems... I was misled at all.

　　 Tachikawalan's spirit body did not dissipate, but quietly hung beside her in a certain way, until now, it appeared again.

In just a few seconds, the strong resentment has spread along Bai Shuiqiu's body surface, spreading everywhere in the body, and even began to penetrate into the body. When the black air current flowed along the skin wantonly, how many The broken picture quickly passed in front of Bai Shuiqiu's eyes.

　　 "That fat guy with short hair..."

　　 is one of the few murderers who tortured Tachikawa to death and then sealed her in a cement bucket? !

Because the remaining time in the picture is too short, Bai Shuiqiu has not had time to see the content clearly. More precisely, Lichuanlan’s memories before his death have begun to become chaotic, which is not enough to clearly express his meaning. Judging by the intensity of her reaction at the moment, that guy is probably the main culprit of the crime!

　　 As for Li Chuanlan's purpose, it is to seize Bai Shuiqiu's body control, so as to borrow her body to seek revenge for the short-haired fat man who killed her!

but…

Bai Shuiqiu was willing to find a way to help her resolve her grievances, but it did not mean that she would allow her to behave on her own body. Almost at the same time as he judged Lichuanlan's intentions, Bai Shuiqiu withdrew his attention, concentrated on her mind, and guarded her mind. Sober, while trying to suppress Li Chuanlan's grievances.

At this time, the Qingxin Talisman she carried on her body began to get hot again, and a steady stream of heat spread from the talisman, and also began to wander along the surface of her body, pulling out and dispelling all the grievances that had penetrated into her body. go out.

Not only that, the heat flow turned into a fuzzy light film, covering Bai Shuiqiu from head to toe. The creeping black air flow was firmly blocked outside. Every time Tachikawa Lan tried to get close, he would be quickly burned and the whole body was burned. Part of the grievances will also dissipate immediately.

　　 But even so, Tachikawa Lan was still reluctant to give up, taking the risk of being wiped out again and again, biting up like crazy.

In the process of stalemate, Bai Shuiqiu secretly clenched her teeth. Under over-tension, she clenched her hands, pinched her nails into her palms, and stopped motionlessly. He didn't listen to everything outside, and denseness began to appear on the temples. Sweat.

　　If no accident happens, this tug-of-war will probably continue for a while...

　　 But at this moment...