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It was more troublesome to go in, but it was relatively easier to come out. Qin Fang directly found the location of the mountain gate and easily opened a door to leave the mountain. The four of them swaggered out just like that.
Of course, as soon as they stepped out of the island's protective array, the door automatically closed and returned to its original state.
If Qin Fang and the others wanted to go in again, they would still have to take the risk of breaking the array to open the door. This door that they had just used would not work either, as the array had automatically adjusted itself.
"Sigh, what a terrible courtesy …"
After walking out of the array and breathing in the air outside, their expressions were not very good. The difference between the inside and the outside was really too big.
The Japanese people still attached great importance to environmental protection. They would rather pollute abroad to ensure that the environment in their country was intact as much as possible.
Hokkaido was located in the northern part of Japan, and the environment was much better than the main island. Otherwise, there would not be such a vast grassland.
But even so, the outside environment and the inside of the mystic land were still worlds apart. The difference was really not ordinary.
"Let's go back …"
After finishing their thoughts, Qin Fang also waved his hand. The four of them jumped into the water together and returned to the lakeside … It was already late. If they delayed any longer, they could only camp in the wild tonight.
The problem was that the four of them did not have anything like a tent. It was more suitable to meet up with Hattori Sanzang and the others.
Twenty minutes later, Qin Fang and the others came out of the water, dripping wet. Hattori Sanzang and Qin Zi also immediately came over.
"You guys are finally back …"
Hattori Sanzang said with a bitter smile. "If you guys didn't come back, I really don't know how I would have survived tonight …"
It seemed that they did not expect Qin Fang and the others to be gone for so long, and there was no news at all, which made them quite worried.
After all, Qin Fang and the others were gone for almost an entire day, and there was no news at all. It really made them feel uneasy.
Especially when night came, in such a desolate grassland, it made them even more worried.
Now that they saw Qin Fang and the others return, their hearts that were in their throats were at ease. Especially when they noticed that Qin Fang and the others were not missing any parts, they were even more relieved.
"Old man, look at you making a fuss over nothing. How could the four of us get lost?"
Ji Xiang laughed and scolded him, then went straight to the bonfire that Hattori Sanzang and the others had lit.
The climate in Hokkaido was cold. Although it was summer now, the temperature in the grassland was not too high at night. Especially Qin Fang and the others who had just come out of the water, it was reasonable for them to get warm.
Of course, Qin Fang and the other guys knew that Ji Xiang was just using this method to cover where they had been and what they had done today …
Although Hattori Sanzang and Qin Zi were considered to be on their side, they still had to be on their guard, not to mention Sakura, who was an enemy and not a friend.
"I don't know when you'll be back, so I went to get some tents. I planned to wait here for you to come back."
Qin Fang and the others came over to get some warmth and realized that there were already several tents set up in this area. Hattori Sanzang could not help but chuckle.
This old Japanese was an old demon after all. He was more considerate. Preparing these things saved Qin Fang and the others a lot of trouble.
"I also got some wild game. Let's all have a taste."
Not only did they have a place to stay, but there were also a few rabbits that were almost fully roasted over the bonfire. Even the food was taken care of. Naturally, this was all thanks to Hattori Sanzang.
Not long after, the few of them gathered around the bonfire, hugging the roasted rabbit meat that had turned golden yellow, and gnawing on it. They had not eaten much for the entire day, so even Qin Fang and the others were a little hungry.
"Right, Young Master Qin, when I went to get the tents, I heard a piece of news …"
The few of them sat there and started eating. Hattori Sanzang, on the other hand, quietly leaned over and whispered to Qin Fang.
"What news?"
Qin Fang asked curiously as he ate.
An old fellow like Hattori Sanzang was very experienced in all kinds of things. At the same time, he was quite accurate in judging the severity of the matter. Since he said so, this news might really be useful to them.
"Someone has also come to this grassland …"
Hattori Sanzang seemed to have expected Qin Fang's reaction and replied very softly.
"Hm?"
Qin Fang was stunned. His brows raised slightly, and there was some surprise in his eyes. Only then did he look at Hattori Sanzang. "Who?"
Although Ji Xiang and the others heard Hattori Sanzang's words, they did not care at first. However, when they noticed Qin Fang's reaction, they also raised their heads and looked at Hattori Sanzang.
"That person's identity is quite prominent. One of the Six Great Holy Lands, from the capital …"
Hattori Sanzang pursed his lips and said.
"That person from Anping Shrine?"
Hearing this, Qin Fang could not be bothered to continue eating. He frowned slightly and asked in confusion. He naturally thought of someone.
"No!"
Hattori Sanzang shook his head. "If that person really came personally, we wouldn't be able to camp here so peacefully …"
"The person who came is that person's grandson … Kitao Kojiro!"
However, Hattori Sanzang quickly revealed the mystery.
"It's fine as long as it's not that person who came personally. The others … are nothing to worry about!"
However, when Qin Fang heard this name and identity, the little bit of vigilance he had disappeared instantly. He waved his hand and said nonchalantly.
Anping Shrine was one of the Six Great Holy Lands. Its strength was slightly stronger than Hokkaido Godly Palace. It was ranked third or fourth among the Six Great Holy Lands, belonging to the middle level.
However, the current leader of Anping Shrine was quite formidable. His name was Kitao Shinichi, and he was a true master of the Great Grandmaster level …
At the same time, Kitao Shinichi was also one of the most prominent Deacon Elders among the Red Priests of the Taoist Sect.
The Great Divine Priest of the Taoist Sect had supreme power, but in most cases, he was just a spiritual symbol. The specific affairs were actually in the charge of the Six Deacons.
In major matters, the Great Priest had absolute power. However, in some insignificant matters, the Six Deacons had more power.
As for the division of major and minor matters, it was up to the benevolent and the wise. It all depended on how the Six Deacons treated it!
It could be said that Qin Fang's trip to Fusang this time was not so much to kill an old and weak Great Priest who almost had one foot in the Gates of Hell, but to kill the Six Deacons … Even if they only killed one, Qin Fang and the others would have won an unprecedented victory.
The Six Deacons had always been from the Six Great Holy Lands. Each Holy Land had to choose one Deacon, which was the most basic requirement. At the same time, the Deacon had to be powerful enough to suppress the other Red Robed Divine Priests …
Otherwise, how could he make the other red-clothed Divine Priests obey his orders?
Miyamoto Musashi was also a Red Priest. His cultivation had reached the peak of the Great Grandmaster level, and he almost had one foot in the Great Grandmaster level.
If one wanted to suppress such a master, one could not expect to sit firmly on the throne of the Six Deacons without the cultivation of the Great Grandmaster level. If one was slightly weaker, he might be killed by his subordinates one day!
This kind of thing had happened in the history of the Taoist Sect … It was precisely because such a thing had happened more than once that there was such a requirement.
There had even been a big joke. In the history of the Six Deacons' prominent positions, there had been a Seventh Deacon … To put it bluntly, there had been a very terrifying master in other sects. Not only had he suppressed a Deacon, but he had also suppressed all the Six Deacons. In the end, even the Great Priest could not suppress him, so they had to specially add this seat …
Of course, after the death of the ferocious Seventh Deacon, the Deacon's throne was revoked. Even the Deacon's sect was jointly destroyed by the Six Great Holy Lands.
Since then, the Six Deacons had not moved again. Even if there was a very terrifying master, he no longer had the extravagant hope of becoming the Seventh Deacon.
However, this didn't mean that such an expert would admit defeat … Instead, when the time was right, he could directly kill one, two, or even three Deacons and make the six Holy Lands lose face. This was also a very good thing!
However, such incidents were too rare. The Six Great Holy Lands were not to be trifled with. Those who were able to become the Six Great Deacons were all people with outstanding strength. Wanting to get rid of such experts was not an easy task!
Of course, this was an internal matter of the Taoist Sect. It had nothing to do with Qin Fang … He just wanted to indirectly show how terrifying the Six Great Deacons were.
Beiniao Shinichi was one of the Six Great Deacons. His strength was extremely terrifying. Although Qin Fang had just killed Miyamoto Musashi, who was equivalent to a half-step Great Grandmaster, Qin Fang would choose to avoid Beiniao Shinichi the moment he heard his name …
Although Qin Fang was confident, he was not a fool. He was very clear about his own strength. He would not do something that would send him to his death …
"If Beiniao Shinichi came personally, maybe I would be afraid of him, but his grandson … Hmph!"
Hearing this news, Qin Fang was relieved. He muttered in dissatisfaction, then continued to gnaw on his rabbit leg.
The others were originally a little interested in this matter, but now … Like Qin Fang, they were not interested at all.
"Don't worry about Beiniao Kojiro. He's just a good-for-nothing rich kid. There's nothing to worry about … However, this kid is Beiniao Shinichi's favorite grandson. He specially arranged his disciple, Asakura Ken, to protect him!"
Hattori Sanzang did not care about the reaction of Qin Fang and the others. He had already guessed it, but the last sentence was the main point.
"Asakura Ken?"
At the mention of this name, Qin Fang was also stunned for a moment, because he had heard of this name before.
"It's that … Akegi Asakura Ken?"
Not only Qin Fang, but Ji Xiang also couldn't help but raise his head and ask with some uncertainty. At the same time, he also glanced at Qin Fang. The two people quickly communicated with their eyes. Obviously, the two of them thought of the same thing.
"Yes, it's him!"
Hattori Sanzang nodded and gave an affirmative answer.
"Who is Asakura Ken?"
Song Qingshan and Monk Wukong were at a loss, especially when they noticed that when Qin Fang and Ji Xiang heard this name, their faces were a little dignified and … excited.
As friends and brothers who had been together for so long, if they still didn't know that this Asakura Ken had already aroused the excitement of these two, then they would have been in vain.
"Qingshan, you haven't been in the underground world for long. You may not have heard of this name, but we … have definitely heard of it."
Qin Fang didn't speak, but Ji Xiang explained for him. After all, Ji Xiang had been in the underground world longer than Qin Fang, so he naturally knew more.
"Asakura Ken was originally an assassin in the Assassin Alliance, codenamed Akegi … Six-star assassin!
There were countless masters who died in his hands … He was once a man who was expected to compete for the throne of the King of Assassins! "
As for this senior of the Assassin Alliance, aside from the fact that they were hostile toward each other, he also admired him because he was an absolute powerhouse.
"However, later, for an unknown reason, he faded out of the Assassin Alliance, and he rarely took any missions … He was even gradually forgotten!"
Akegi Asakura Ken faded out seven or eight years ago. The assassins in the Assassin Alliance were replaced quite quickly. In seven or eight years, they had changed several times. It was not surprising that many newcomers didn't know the legend of Akegi.
"However, later on, someone revealed that the former assassin Akegi was actually an expert from Fusang, Asakura Ken … I didn't expect that he was actually a member of the Anping Shrine, one of the Six Great Holy Lands of the Taoist Sect …"
Ji Xiang also said with some emotion. What he knew were things that many old assassins who had been around for several years knew, but for the real origin of Asakura Ken, if it wasn't for Hattori Sanzang, he really wouldn't have known …
"Old Qin, do you have any thoughts?"
Hearing the name Asakura Ken, Ji Xiang's body suddenly rippled with endless fighting spirit, as if he wanted to have a big fight with this senior assassin he had been famous for a long time.
"What thoughts do you have?
Eat your fill and go back to sleep … "
Qin Fang couldn't help but roll his eyes, and then very impolitely scolded him.
"Seven or eight years ago, Asakura Ken was already a six-star assassin, which was almost at the level of a master … After so many years, I dare not say that there is too much progress, but at least the cultivation of a master in the early or middle stage!
With just you?
Do you think you can deal with it? "
However, in order to make Ji Xiang temporarily give up this idea, Qin Fang even scolded him very impolitely, not leaving Ji Xiang any face at all.
(To be continued.
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