Sighing, Chu Xiang stood up and walked into the night.
Chu Xiang has been thinking about this question. He asked the Living Buddha of Jokhang Temple a long time ago, and also asked countless elderly people. A few days ago, he asked the old monk of Zhaoti Temple, but no one could answer this question for him. He couldn't do it himself. Only Duan Meng gave a vague answer, but that answer was too incredible and full of unknown possibilities. It was not the answer he wanted.
Along the coastline to the north, Japan's Honshu Island has more mountains and hills, higher altitudes, and not many places submerged by sea water. The long coastline is full of busy people, those who go fishing, those who come back from fishing, and those who carry things. Those who buy and sell goods, one after another are hardworking people. The dim light is like the last light in this world, shining on those faces covered with vicissitudes of life, and the countless squirming black shadows seem to be like their souls in hell, stretched out by being stepped on the ground, and their facial features cannot be distinguished. appearance.
At dawn, Xiaocao Xinye, a young man with a wolf-like sense of smell, chased him. Chu Xiang didn't ask him why, and there was no need to ask.
"There is one thing I think it is necessary to tell you." After walking for a long time, Xiaocao Xinye suddenly said.
"oh!"
"A Chinese monk promised to challenge all the monks in Japan on the top of Mount Fuji in five days, whether it is about Buddhism or martial arts." Kokusa Shinno said.
"A monk who looks fat and white, with a smiling face?" Chu Xiang said.
"Yes, you really know him." Xiaocao Xinye nodded.
"I came with him." Chu Xiang said.
"So you are looking for experts to challenge you?" Xiaocao Xinye asked.
"good."
"What is your purpose?" Xiaocao Xinye asked.
"Originally he came to kill people, but now it seems that, like me, he has forgotten the purpose of coming." Chu Xiang said.
"Do people at your level think about what the meaning of existence is?" Xiaocao Xinye asked very seriously.
"Maybe."
"Now, are you going to Mount Fuji?"
Chu Xiang nodded.
Mount Fuji was not far away. Chu Xiang walked leisurely day and night. Two days later, the funnel-shaped Mount Fuji appeared in his field of vision. With its impeccable form, Chu Xiang looked at the distant mountain peaks and suddenly had doubts in his heart. Is the power of nature really so magical?
The trees at the foot of the mountain are lush and lush, with lush vegetation and blooming flowers. Many people dig grass roots and pick wild vegetables in the woods. The crowd was silent and each was busy. They had their own space and did not interfere with each other. They were careful not to damage the continued growth of the species. The excavated soil was carefully filled back, and a mother plant was kept at a certain distance, so as not to kill them all.
These people are all pretty, their bodies are thin due to lack of nutrition, some of them are not fully clothed, and their bodies are emaciated. However, even so, they still maintain great restraint and do not do anything to fish in the lake. No need to remind everyone. They all silently abide by this principle, and the unity of the national will is scary.
"Not going up the mountain?" Seeing that Chu Xiang was not going up the mountain, Xiaocao Xinye asked.
Chu Xiang shook his head and said, "There's no rush."
We walked half a circle around Mount Fuji at the foot of the mountain. No matter which angle we looked at, Mount Fuji was in the shape of a perfect funnel. Chu Xiang asked, "Does it look like this when viewed from other directions?"
"Yes." Xiaocao Xinye said.
"Such a perfect shape, don't you think it's strange?" Chu Xiang said.
Xiaocao Xinye was startled for a moment and said: "I have never thought about this problem."
"Have you ever been to the top of a mountain?"
"Um."
"How about the top of the mountain?"
After thinking for a while, Xiaocao Xinye said: "A big crater."
Chu Xiang smiled, turned around and headed towards Tokyo.
"You're not going up the mountain?" Xiaocao Xinye said.
"Let's go to Tokyo first."
"Half of Tokyo is in the sea." Xiaocao Shinno said.
"That's still Tokyo."
Tokyo is not far away, dozens of kilometers away, and it can be reached in half a day by leisurely strolling. Tokyo has become a sea. Countless high-rise buildings are soaked in water. Most of the people here live in buildings soaked in water. There is only one way to go out - a boat.
There were boats coming and going everywhere. Chu asked Xiaocao Xinye to call a boat. After the two got on the boat, Xiaocao Xinye asked, "Where are we going?"
"Yasukuni Shrine." Chu Xiang said.
Xiaocao Xinye's expression changed and he hesitated before speaking to the boatman.
The boat rowed towards the small island in the sea, Xiaocao Xinye looked gloomy and said nothing.
There is a huge cement city wall in front, which connects the city wall to the island. There are soldiers guarding the city wall, so you can't see what's inside.
Chu Xiang knew what was inside, Xiaocao Xinye also knew, and the boatman also knew that inside were the Japanese Imperial Palace and the Yasukuni Shrine.
The boatman rowed the boat to a place two to three hundred meters away from the city wall and stopped, not daring to go any further. There was a buoy in front of it. The area inside the buoy was a military restricted area and entry was prohibited.
"Go around and take a look." Chu Xiang said.
Xiaocao Xinye's face became even more gloomy. After saying a few words to the boatman, the boatman began to row around the city wall.
Going around a circle, a long wall connected with the island surrounded the inside, blocking the sea water outside and blocking the line of sight. It was impossible to see what was going on inside. Several armed speedboats were parked at the door to the west. Personnel are always ready for war.
"The guards are tight, and the situation inside is unknown. There are probably many experts, so it's a bit dangerous to do anything." Chu Xiang said, touching his chin.
Chu Xiang murmured to himself, Xiaocao Xinye's face was so gloomy that it seemed like water would drip out, and he closed his mouth tightly.
"Let's go." Chu Xiang didn't seem to notice the change in Xiaocao Xinye's expression, and said calmly.
The boatman sent the two people back to the shore. Xiaocao Xinye paid the money and followed Chu Xiang silently.
Chu Xiang turned back to Mount Fuji. After a long time, Xiaocao Xinye finally couldn't help but said: "I will not allow you to destroy the shrine."
Smiling, Chu Xiang said, "I know."
Xiaocao Xinye was silent. After a while, he emphasized: "I won't die."
"So, you'd better leave quickly, otherwise, you will die." Chu Xiang said.
"This will make it easier to stop you." Xiaocao Xinye said.
Chu Xiang smiled.
Mount Fuji doesn't look high, but the actual altitude is more than 3,000 meters. It was already getting dark when the two started going up the mountain. The mountains are full of primitive jungles, inaccessible to human beings, and full of wild animals. Chu Xiang easily caught a black bear. He was about to face a big battle, so he just needed some bear meat to replenish his energy.
"Have you brought any salt?" Chu Xiang asked.
"No." Xiaocao Xinye shook his head.
It's difficult to cook without salt. Meat without salt tastes like nothing.
Jumping onto the treetop, Chu looked around and saw a fire not far away to the west. He said, "There is someone over there. Go over and see if there is anyone there."
Carrying the bear, the two of them went to the fire. There was someone in the fire. The aura was not weak, and they had the cultivation level of marrow refining.
From afar, Xiaocao Xinye raised his voice to say hello. The other party didn't seem to be very welcoming, and his aura was a bit repellent from thousands of miles away.
When the two got closer, they found that they were in someone else's home, a wooden house built on a tree, and an indifferent man was lighting a fire and cooking something to eat.
Xiaocao Xinye said a few words to the other party, and the other party threw him half a bag of salt. Xiaocao Xinye said thank you and said to Chu Xiang, "Let's go."
Chu Xiang raised his feet and was about to leave. The indifferent man heard Xiaocao Xinye and Chu Xiang communicating in Chinese. His eyes glowed faintly green like a wolf under the firelight, as if he wanted to choose someone to devour.
Sensing the murderous intent of the other party, Chu Xiang turned back, also not concealing his murderous intent.
The indifferent man said something to Xiaocao Xinye, Xiaocao Xinye nodded, and the indifferent man suddenly became furious, yelled at Xiaocao Xinye, and then drew his sword.
Xiaocao Xinye seemed to be explaining something, but the indifferent man did not accept his explanation. He stared at Xiaocao Xinye and actually wanted to kill him first and then Chu Xiang.
Seeing that there was no room for change, Xiaocao Xinye shouted, "Let's go." He quickly retreated.
Chu Xiang glanced at the indifferent man and retreated into the forest with the bear. The indifferent man poses no threat to him, but it is definitely best if he can reduce the opponent's strength. If this person settles here, the debate will definitely become resistance later, so getting rid of it in advance can save trouble. Originally, he wanted Xiaocao Xinye to fight this person. No matter whether this person died or Xiaocao Xinye died, it would be a good thing. It would be better if they both died together. Unfortunately, Xiaocao Xinye's reaction was a little beyond his expectation, so he chose Just retreat.
The indifferent man did not pursue him. After the two left, Chu Xiang said, "He is a very good opponent for you."
"I know." Xiaocao Xinye said three words and then stopped talking, obviously not wanting to fight with this person.
Although he is young, he is a master at the marrow level after all. He is determined and not easily swayed by outsiders. Chu Xiang's words cannot cause changes in Xiaocao Xinye's true inner principles. It seems not easy to provoke conflicts in his heart. , with his talent and character, he is likely to have a huge impact on China in the future, and Chu Xiang had to consider whether to get rid of him.
After finding a place with water, Chu Xiang skinned the bear, cleaned its internal organs, and washed it. He lit a bonfire in Xiaocao Xinye, and Chu Xiang cut off the bear meat and roasted it piece by piece.
The bear meat is extremely delicious. The bear meat in Japan is much more delicious than that in China. It is probably because it has not been contaminated by nuclear radiation and is relatively green and natural.
Chu Xiang ate for a while, but Xiaocao Xinye still didn't make a move, staring blankly at the fire, his expression changing. Chu Xiang knew that Xiaocao Xinye must be very entangled in his heart at this time. It was not that he had no influence on him these days, but these influences had not yet reached the level of qualitative change and could not make him violate his previous principles.
It was already time to make a choice. When Xiaocao Xinye informed Chu Xiang of the Taoist meeting at Mount Fuji, this change was already destined to come. If the situation had not changed due to the encounter with the indifferent man, this choice would not have come. So fast. This unexpected conflict drew a clear line between the two. If Xiaocao Xinye chooses to side with Japan, the best thing for him to do at this time is to leave. If he chooses to stay with Chu Xiang half-heartedly, the critical moment Chu Xiang will definitely eliminate potential threats and prevent them from having the chance to threaten him.
This was a simple choice-one question. He understood it, and Chu Xiang certainly knew it too.
He looked up at Chu Xiang and found that Chu Xiang didn't pay attention to his expression and was just eating barbecue by himself. Xiaocao Xinye lowered his head for a moment and said, "I'm leaving."
Chu Xiang glanced at Xiaocao Xinye and continued eating meat without saying anything.
Having made up his mind, Xiaocao Xinye no longer hesitated and left immediately, quickly disappearing from Chu Xiang's sensing range.
A regrettable choice, but also an expected choice. If Xiaocao Xinye had not chosen Chu Xiang in this way, he would have looked down on him. A person who is not loyal to his own beliefs is not worthy of his expectations.
The wise choice saves Chu Xiang a lot of worries. If Xiaocao Xinye doesn't leave, Chu Xiang will have to reconsider whether to kill him or not. This is a very tangled question. Under the influence of this period of time, Xiaocao Shinno's position has begun to waver. If he stays, it means that his position is even less firm, and killing a Japanese whose position may be biased towards him is not a good choice. It’s also a difficult choice to make.
Chu Xiang knew that he might not have the chance to eat in the next few days, so he ate slowly and carefully to fill his body with the energy brought by the food. Only then did Chu Xiang stop chewing, escape into the forest, and find a hidden place to rest.
After resting for a while, Chu Xiang began to head towards the top of the mountain under the faint light. The best hunters often operate in the dark. At this time, Mount Fuji is the hunting area, and all Japanese are Chu Xiang's prey.
