The boy, who had been sleeping in the ice coffin, suddenly sat up and greedily inhaled the surrounding air. His disheveled appearance resembled that of a runner who had just run dozens of kilometers and was seeking the most direct oxygen.
"I'm alive."
After an unknown amount of time, the malfunctioning consciousness slowly returned to the boy's mind. He subconsciously raised his palm, and a clear thought of survival arose at that moment, gradually booming and resounding throughout his entire being.
【Shirley?】
Huang's eyes darted eagerly around, searching for anything.
However, there was no other figure or aura present in this crystal-clear ice chamber.
Including Shirley, including that little blue beast.
The only living thing that can be seen is the 'immortal flower' that grows on the ice, pure white and within reach.
Of course, such a gaze only lingered for a moment before being withdrawn.
Because it's not important.
Just then, he suddenly felt that the inside of the ice room was not so cold anymore.
Even though the surroundings were still a crystal clear and cold sight, I could accept it and even felt a sense of warmth.
It's unclear whether this change is due to Shirley's awakening or some changes in her own body.
Of course, the latter is also unimportant, at least not now.
Passing through the crystalline ice cave passage, Huang found the reason why these things had become unimportant.
She stood in the endless winter, her three thousand white hairs fluttering in the cold wind and snow, lonely and unapproachable, as if anything that tried to get close to her would be frozen.
He opened his mouth, then tried to calm his disordered breathing, and finally uttered the name that was on the tip of his tongue.
“Shirley,”
"I am coming."
However, the response he received was:
"Ha!"
A small, bright blue beast suddenly emerged from the snow and, after a few quick trots, ran to the boy's side, even leaping onto his shoulder with practiced ease.
The little guy was clearly very happy.
Just then, the girl standing in the wind and snow slowly turned her body to the side, and her stunningly beautiful face, like that of a banished immortal, was finally revealed.
"I am a monster."
With a slight parting of her pearly teeth, Shirley responded.
Her voice was calm, and there was no sign of anything amiss on her face.
But for some reason, Huang could vaguely sense that her body was trembling slightly.
As the girl's body passed by, the scene that followed could be seen: a chaotic and continuous expanse of lifeless ice sculptures.
"Oh, I know."
The boy nodded slightly, his gaze calmly falling on the other person's cool and aloof face.
"But, so what?"
"follow me."
Ara stretched out his palm towards the monster girl in front of him.
Upon hearing this, Shirley remained silent, merely observing the human before her, seemingly trying to find some flaw in his demeanor or words.
But before she could find a reason to refuse, the man's voice rang out again.
"I will bear the burden of your entire past and your future."
‘Crack. ’
In an instant, something seemed to shatter in Shirley's heart, and a peculiar emotion flickered in her beautiful, jewel-like eyes.
It wasn't just her state of mind that changed.
At the mountaintop, the surrounding wind and snow gradually stopped, and the warm sunlight broke through the clouds that had accumulated there for a long time.
On the mountainside, the sleeping cherry blossom forest slowly awakens, and the pink cherry blossom petals begin to flutter down, just like pink snowflakes.
At the foot of the mountain, the old man guarding the mountain stared blankly as the snow line, which was almost touching the Gassho village, rose rapidly. The plants that had escaped the ice cover began to stretch out, and the greenery filled his vision and moistened his eyes.
What Huang sensed
Besides being cold, it is also soft.
"Oh, yes."
He reached his left hand into his clothes, and a cardboard box appeared in his palm.
The packaging was somewhat damaged due to the bumpy journey, and the contents inside could be glimpsed.
"Oh, sorry, I guess I'll just have to go back and buy it again."
Looking at the somewhat deformed and shabby three-colored dumplings, Huang's expression was a little embarrassed.
"do not want!"
However, the monster girl beside him seemed to have seen a treasure. As she spoke, she reached out her jade hand, pinched a wooden stick, and brought the little dumpling to her mouth.
【Um,】
【sweet.】
A faint smile unconsciously spread across the corners of her mouth.
This is the second time I've received a gift.
This is the first traveler who came because of me.
This is the first time someone has called my name.
This is my Onmyoji.
Chapter 303 The Great Serpent Emerges from its Cave, A Distant Name.
'Katsu, katsu.'
The sand and gravel made a unique sound underfoot, and what came into view was an endless sea of sand and a terrifying storm sweeping in from all directions!
It was like a natural disaster that struck the world, like a guide sent by the Grim Reaper, intending to destroy everything that existed on the earth's surface!
but,
The traveler walking alone on this land didn't seem to care much about the impending disaster. He even stopped with interest, raised his hand to adjust his straw hat to shield himself from the sand and dust, as if admiring some magnificent scenery.
"Heh, this country is still the same as always."
'Slurp.'
His long, scarlet tongue slowly licked the corner of his mouth, while his narrow eyes revealed greed and mockery.
He then threw himself into the terrifying sandstorm without the slightest hesitation or fear, as if such a natural disaster was not worth wasting time taking detours or waiting.
Looking into the far distance along the path of the sandstorm, a magnificent human city stands out prominently in this desert where life is scarce.
Even natural disasters ravaging the depths of the desert cannot arbitrarily cross this territory built by humankind!
"Great, the sandstorm has taken a detour!"
"Yes, otherwise we'd have to go through the trouble of cleaning the city gate tower again, covered in dust and dirt."
"Well, well, it seems my prayers worked."
"Tch, don't be ridiculous. It's clearly thanks to Lord Kazekage."
Some guards dressed in standard ninja uniforms were rejoicing atop the sand tower.
They smiled and didn't seem too tense. This was partly because the sandstorm, which could have caused trouble for the village, had changed its course and was heading away into the distance, and partly because few enemies would choose to venture deep into this vast desert, where the harsh environment that hindered their development also served as the best natural barrier.
"Hey, you guys."
But just then, a rough voice suddenly rang in their ears.
Upon hearing this, the expressions on the four people's faces suddenly stiffened, and their slightly relaxed backs straightened abruptly, because the owner of the familiar voice was:
"Yes, Lord Machi!"
They dared not delay and quickly and respectfully turned around. What came into view was a broad-shouldered middle-aged man dressed in dark-colored standard ninja uniform. He had a square face, two distinctive marks painted under his right eye, and his left eye was covered by a white cloth hanging from his head. This was to prevent sand from getting into their hair; therefore, most Sand Village ninjas would choose to wrap their heads with white cloth or bandages.
The name Maki represents the village's top combat power, an elite Jonin with both command ability and individual strength!
Therefore, the four people who were named felt a little uneasy.
'Gulp.'
Adam's apple bobbed, and in that instant of eye contact with the former, the four Sand Village ninjas on duty felt as if they were being stared at by a man-eating beast, and dared not make any move with their hands pressed against their trousers.
Oh no, I'm going to get scolded.
I should have put in more effort.
A similar resonance resonated in their hearts.
However, the newcomer did not seem to intend to cause trouble for the group. Although he still had a stern face, the words he uttered were: "Rotation, go to the village to stand guard."
The four Sand Village ninjas naturally dared not disobey orders from their superiors, let alone interrupt or ask any questions. Besides, it was already the best-case scenario if they weren't bothered or reprimanded.
"Yes, Lord Machi."
"You have worked hard!"
After bowing in unison and saying a word, they hurriedly passed each other and jogged into the village.
Not long after the original guards left, a small black dot suddenly appeared on the unobstructed horizon, and as time went by, the small black dot slowly expanded and gradually took on the outline of a human figure.
The trajectory of the approaching entity was precisely the direction in which the sandstorm roared and raged!
Ah, so they've finally arrived.
Maki's eyelids were slightly lowered, and the glint in his pupils was filled with danger and vigilance.
However, without turning his head, he spoke to his trusted confidants behind him:
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