Chapter 322： met an old lady

Su Lun killed the "Ghost Hand" Ueno Sasaki and fled into the forest, and naturally it was difficult for others to catch up.

Not long after, news came from Qianjo's side. After the hard fight, she was slightly injured, but she escaped smoothly.

Su Lun was also greatly relieved.

He didn't go to meet Miko and Chijo, disguised as a down-and-out samurai, and went to the dock of Izumo City, intending to take the waterway to Edo.

Now that he has escaped this round of siege by the Takeda Shogunate, he has already avoided the most dangerous time. But the entire Izumo, and even a few nearby clans should be surrounded. Now that they've been exposed, scattered targets are less likely to be noticed.

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The Feiyi River is the most important river in the Shanyin Kingdom, and its tributaries cover the entire Honshu Island like leaf veins. The width of the river is hundreds of meters, which can accommodate large ships, and ships can also go upstream from the outlet to Edo Castle.

In the early morning, the Izumo City Wharf was crowded with people, and it was a busy scene. .

Lifu at the wharf unloaded packages of goods from the merchant ship, which were brought by overseas merchants from outside; he would also carry some heavy loads on board, and the loaded iron and ore would be transported from here to various places in Shanyin and Shanyin. overseas.

Su Lun was wearing a sloppy samurai uniform, a hat, and a cheap iron sword, and he was inconspicuous among the crowd.

I don't know how the people in the shogunate passed the news. The latest reward order has appeared on the reward list of the dock. Su Lun, Qianjo, and Lolota are all on the list. Shenfu Yuzi is probably not on it because of his special status.

Su Lun glanced at him as he passed by, then shook his head and walked away.

Not to mention that his disguise is very clever, and it is completely different from the original appearance. Even if it is not disguised, probably no one can recognize the scribbled portraits drawn by the brush.

Although the guards at the inspection will check the household registration sign, it is easy to fake a household registration paper that does not even have an anti-counterfeiting sign.

Not to mention the fluent local accent he stripped away, it's hard to doubt it.

Su Lun is also easy to get past.

He walked to the pier, where there was a bamboo-woven straw hut, and there were some people squatting with cloth bags on their backs. These were travelers who were going to take a boat to other places, and there were also some wandering merchants.

Cargo ships generally do not take travelers, and Su Lun has to wait here for passing passenger ships.

There are about a few passing by Izumo Pier every week, but there is no timetable in this era. They are all waiting at the dock. If there is a dock, go up and ask, and if you can go, just pay some fare and take the boat.

Su Lun is not in a hurry, anyway, there are nearly ten days left for the "Black Sun Festival", no matter how late it is. He sat on the ground, holding the broken sword and closing his eyes, thinking about all kinds of alchemy knowledge in his mind.

Yesterday's battle was very rewarding, and he needed a lot of time to improve his shortcomings.

After waiting for a while, people in the shed came and piled up twenty or thirty.

Those wandering merchants went south to north, well-informed, and chatted while talking.

Most of them were some, and Su Lun also listened intentionally or unintentionally.

Then, I heard the news of the fleet of the King of the North Sea.

"There were a lot of big ships passing by here yesterday. There are artillery and heavy soldiers on those ships. I don't know what happened."

"That is the Ninth Fleet of the King of the North Sea. I heard that it is going to Edo, so it is to collect taxes on our Yamayin?"

"I heard news that those pirates want to invade and rule us..."

"Our great Majesty Renming is the monarch conferred by God Amaterasu. How can we let outsiders rule? Those outsiders will definitely be punished by the gods..."

"The war is about to break out. Didn't you see that a lot of swords, bows and crossbows have been transported from the dock to Edo in the past few days? I heard that all the big names have jointly signed a letter and are going to fight to the death with those outsiders..."

"..."

Su Lun digested the knowledge of alchemy in his mind, and thought about it when he heard the news.

He was also curious as to whether there would be a fight.

If Oleg wants to become the real "king" in the vast sea area of ​​the North Sea, the four countries of Beizhou must be won.

Although Shan Yin is small, it is not so easy to give in.

At least when he communicated with Yuzi before, Su Lun knew that the attitude of the imperial family would be better for jade than for tiles.

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Because of the need to mobilize a large amount of materials to Edo, the original passenger ships were called up to carry the goods.

Suren waited at the pier until the afternoon, but couldn't get a boat.

Just when he was thinking about whether to change the trouble to go overland, a fleet of boats slowly came over the river.

This batch of ships has a cherry blossom flag with a black background and a white pattern, which is the official merchant ship of Shanyin Kingdom. They are from the pirate city of Hastelling. Yamayin's big names have a lot of business outside. These ships are loaded with various imported materials, and they will make huge profits after selling them.

Seven ships docked to supply supplies, and a large amount of cargo was also loaded, and the Lifus on the dock were also busy.

The wandering merchant seemed to be familiar with the stewards on the ship, so he went to ask questions and wrote back immediately.

"Hey! The adults on the boat said they can let us take the boat!"

"Of course, the situation is special now. There are limited seats on the boat. Tickets will be a bit higher than before..."

"..."

When Su Lun heard this, he also understood that this foot-travel merchant also sells "channels".

He got up and paid the guy an extra 50% of the boat cost. The status of a desolate warrior can also support such consumption.

It is better to think about the sea and the sea, so as not to encounter any monster wind and waves, it will sink in one fell swoop. What's more, large ships with many people and backgrounds are not easy to encounter investigations. Much less hassle.

Suren and more than a dozen passengers boarded a boat in the middle.

After perceiving for a while, there is nothing particularly troublesome on the ship.

He also didn't mind cramming with those people in the newly vacated warehouse.

Not long after, the ship was replenished and set sail again.

Suren stayed in the cabin for two days.

There is a restaurant on this kind of sea ship, but it is not provided for temporary passengers like them.

When I am hungry and thirsty, I eat the dry food and water I carry with me, and I don't feel that I can't stay.

He was meditating and digesting knowledge all day long.

Stop and go all the way, if it goes well, it will take about four or five days to reach Edo from Izumo.

But on the third day, Su Lun suddenly opened his eyes from the meditation.

He saw the sunlight coming in from the ventilation window, a golden beam. In the shreds of light, fine dust is also clearly visible.

Today is a rare good weather.

"The sun is out..."

Su Lun suddenly had a feeling that he should go out to breathe.

However, at the same time he frowned.

It's as if I think it's "weird" to feel this way.

He can control his emotions, that is to say, usually, he is different from normal people, and he does not need some inexplicable relaxation just because he has been in a claustrophobic cabin for two days.

After Su Lun awakened the second-stage reaper talent, he also sensed the abilities of many mysteries, and the possibility of being affected is getting lower and lower. After the promotion of professional rank, this ability has been enhanced a lot.

"Could it be that I was affected by some kind of extraordinary power?"

Su Lun thought of the situation where he and Mr. Jing had been "provoked by fate" once in the Port of Cadurante.

After that, he was extra careful about similar situations.

Or is it an illusion?

Su Lun frowned and thought for a moment, but still planned to go out and have a look.

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Although this fleet is Shanyin's official merchant ship, it is a mixed bag.

In addition to the Yamayin people in kimonos, there were also many people with blonde hair and blue eyes and various skin colors on the ship. These were professional businessmen who had been traveling to and from Yamayin from pirate ships.

Especially recently, there seems to be a war, and there are many guys on the ship who want to follow the war to make a fortune.

Su Lun walked out of the warehouse and observed it all the way. The upper floor was very noisy. Gambling and singing dancers were the few entertainment activities on the ship, and the crew members were enjoying themselves.

Su Lun didn't find anyone special, and walked directly onto the deck.

I haven't come out for two days, I took a breath of fresh air, and my whole body was refreshed.

There are no big waves in the inland river, and the big boat is running smoothly on the river.

In addition to the lazy sailors playing poker on the deck, there were also a few passengers who came up to bask in the sun. The superstructure at the stern is the captain's room, the first officer's room, and several luxury cabins for big businessmen and their families.

Glancing at it, nothing worth noting.

Su Lun walked to the side of the boat, leaned there, and murmured in his heart, "Is it really an illusion?"

The sun was pouring on the skin, warm. He was not in a hurry to go back to the cabin, thinking that it would be good to come out and let the air out.

Su Lun looked at the scenery by the river, his eyes were micron.

Cangshan white snow, bright and clear can be seen.

But at this moment, a "grunt" sound was suddenly heard, and a silver coin rolled down from the back of the deck.

It just landed at the feet of Su Lun.

He tilted his head and saw that a rash maid was chasing after him.

Su Lun bent down and picked up the silver coin just below his feet and handed it out. The little girl said, "Thank you."

Su Lun smiled slightly, but instead of looking at the little girl in front of her, she saw the old man behind her.

The old man was dressed in a well-fitting purple robe, and his silver hair was meticulously combed. Even if he was just standing there, he gave off an extraordinary sense of elegance. Although she didn't wear any jeweled jewelry, it was obvious that she had an extraordinary upbringing. Even though the years had left deep marks on her face, it was this look that gave Su Lun the feeling that she must have been beautiful when she was young.

However, Su Lun was even more surprised by the fire of the old man's soul in his soul perception.

very weak.

Like a candle flickering in the wind, it may go out at any time.

Su Lun immediately realized that this was an old man whose life had come to an end.

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Su Lun didn't think it was a coincidence that he suddenly encountered such a special old woman on the boat.

He didn't have the slightest expression on his face, and he didn't act at all.

But with just such a glance, the old man seemed to have discovered something, and she walked over slowly.

The deck is not long, and it took a few steps to walk to the side.

The old man took the initiative and said, "I wanted to find an excuse to meet by chance. But you seem to find that I am waiting for you."

When Su Lun heard this, he immediately realized in his heart that what he felt before was right!

But he didn't feel any hostility, so he asked cautiously, "Old lady, do we know each other?"

Older women, it's always right to call "Mrs."

"I saw it once before."

The old man glanced at Su Lun, and with a flash of light in his eyes, he narrowed his eyes. She leaned on the fence like Su Lun did, and added: "In the 'Three Torii'."

"..."

When Su Lun heard this, he immediately thought of it.

There is a shop called "Three Torii" in the pirate city, and he has only visited it once. At that time, I went to buy materials and met a few cloaked people. He still remembered that an old man bought all the manuscripts of Hayato Fujiwara, a great writer.

Obviously, this is the one in front of him.

Moreover, Su Lun also knew that his disguise had also been recognized. No, it was recognized in Pirate City before.

Su Lun frowned slightly, "Dare to ask Madam, who are you?"

Probably not the enemy.

If it's the enemy, it's a milder start.

The old man said directly: "I am Katyusha's grandmother."

"..."

Hearing this, Su Lun's eyelids twitched.

This really took him by surprise!

Katyusha's grandmother, what's the situation?

I don't know why, Su Lun always had the feeling that she was teasing a little girl and was approached by her parents.

If not, where are there so many elegant old ladies.

The person who can have this temperament must be the grandmother of a big noble family.

So back then at the Santorii Gate, he felt that being watched was not an illusion, but that girl Katyusha?

But how did she recognize it?

Your disguise is so bad?

Su Lun was a little speechless, but he also guessed what special secret method it was.

But then again.

The life in front of me is coming to an end, is he here to find me?

As if guessing what he was thinking, the old man smiled: "I didn't come here on purpose for you. I just went to Shanyin for something. I didn't expect fate to meet us."

The smile deepened the folds at the corners of her eyes, but it made people see the kindness in her eyes.

Now that Katyusha's name has been said, Suren can't pretend to be confused. But he didn't think it was a coincidence of fate, and asked directly: "How...how did you know I was here?"

The old man said gently: "It is a kind of fate to meet a capable person. An alchemist has been fighting against fate all his life, but he doesn't know that many times, fate is already doomed."

It sounded like nonsense, but Su Lun understood something.

Some kind of talent similar to [S-003-Fate Controller]?

And at this moment, all kinds of thoughts in his mind flew and connected like lightning.

He suddenly had a bold idea. Before that, there was a "third-party force" behind Abe Taihe. Could it be the family behind Katyusha? !

shit...

Isn't this Beizhou four kingdoms Oleg's territory, and the great aristocrat Lu Ying has stretched his hand so far?

And looking at the situation, this plan is not a moment and a half, it may be a thread that was buried decades ago.

Only those big families that have been passed down for thousands of years have this heritage and skill.

Sure enough, where is the conspiracy and tricks a group of pirates can play, let's look at the professional politician Lu Yingqun!

Su Lun even felt that the Ninth Fleet came this time, more or less behind the shadow of some conspiracy promoters.

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However, this old man's lifespan is about to end.

Su Lun really couldn't guess, why did she come to Shanyin?

Before he could understand it, the old man took the initiative to say, "I'm going to see an old friend."

"..."

Su Lun felt as if someone had pierced his mind.

Just like when he met Mr. Hei, in the eyes of this wise man, there is always a kind of wisdom that seems to see through everything in the world.

The old man asked, "Young man, can you chat with me for a while?"

Su Lun nodded: "Of course."

The old man's kind smile is like the warm sun in winter, which makes people unable to think of rejection.

"I don't have any ill will towards you. I just happened to meet him, so I wanted to see what kind of man could make that girl compliment Natyusha."

Having said this, she paused and glanced at Su Lun sideways, "It looks like it's really special now."

Su Lun listened to some words without beginning or ending, and felt a little strange, but smiled politely in his mouth, "You have won the prize."

The old man smiled and shook his head, "There are so many young talents in the empire, that girl Katyusha is so proud, she has never seen one of them. But you are the only one."

"..."

Su Lun felt even more strange.

Although he and Katyusha get along very happily, it seems... not that interesting, right?

The old man's energy seems to be not very good, after saying these words, he should take a break.

She looked at the distant landscape and said, "Katyusha's girl was like an ugly duckling when she was a child, and she was a little withdrawn. She likes to watch the stars in the sky by herself in the garden, and she likes to stay in the study and read storybooks all day long. She's pure at heart, kind, empathetic..."

At the end of life, people will probably recall the wonderful people and things they encountered in this life.

Suren became a quiet listener.

At this moment, it seemed that he also saw the shadow of his own future from the passing of other people's years.

Speaking of this, the old man seemed to have thought of something, and there was a slight smile on his face But she will look good when she grows up. "

"..."

Hearing this, the atmosphere seemed to change in an instant.

Su Lun immediately thought of the little freckles, the girl with braids in the airport.

That girl is a very pleasant person he thinks rarely gets along with.

But to say "beautiful" really doesn't count.

He also understood the mentality of the old man praising his great-granddaughter, nodded and said, "Yes."

The old man seemed to see through his thoughts, but did not explain much. She looked up at the sky and said something meaningful: "I was young too. At that time, someone said to me: If the world is a prison, then love is the key to open the prison."

Su Lun frowned slightly as he listened, and took a closer look, and felt that there seemed to be other deep meanings in those words.

The old man didn't explain much, and continued: "It's not easy to meet a person whose soul fits in with you in your life. When you meet it, you should cherish it."

Su Lun felt that this was speaking to himself,

But it seems to be telling her own story again?

He listened patiently, and after all, he didn't say much, and occasionally responded, "Yeah."

The old man has been standing for a long time, and it seems that he is a little tired. She sighed: "I am old, and my energy is not like before."

She didn't intend to continue talking, and nodded, "Young man, thank you for chatting with my old bones. I'm going to rest."

"Go slowly."

Su Lun watched the old man be helped back to the cabin by the maid.

There was also a hint of thought on his eyebrows.

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