How did I, an Onmyoji, become the Lord of Yokai?

With Ibuki-doji's help, the success rate of this operation has increased even further!

With this thought in mind, the resolute middle-aged man felt a little more at ease.

He took out a wooden plaque and handed it over, saying, "Chaoyang, this operation is entrusted to you. This is the ship's wooden plaque. After you arrive at Kyoto Port, give this plaque to the port manager, and he will take you onto the ship."

"I have prepared everything. Both supplies and sailors are ready. As soon as we board the ship, we can set sail."

"Please, you must find the Yasakani no Magatama."

"I will, teacher!"

Qingshui Chaoyang carefully accepted the wooden plaque and nodded solemnly.

"With your words of reassurance, I'm relieved. Alright, I won't waste your time any longer, let's go."

He patted the student on the shoulder and smiled slightly.

Because Shimizu Asahi and his group were boarding a ship at Kyoto Port, and Kamo Tadayasu also had many matters to attend to, they were unable to see them off at Kyoto Port.

"Okay, then, teacher, sister, let's go!"

After waving goodbye to her husband and sister, Shimizu Asahi and her three companions embarked on their journey to Kyoto Port.

At a slightly hurried pace, the four arrived at Kyoto Port an hour and a half later.

There wasn't much introduction or conversation; after arriving, they headed straight for the port.

After finding the port manager, they successfully located the ship that He Maozhong had prepared for them.

It was a large passenger ship, thirty meters long. Although not as impressive as a cargo ship, it was still visually striking.

"Is this the ocean...? It's so beautiful."

Shimizu Asahi led the three girls onto the ship's deck and gazed out at the sea from above.

The expanse of azure blue instantly came into view, and the girls couldn't help but feel a surge of surprise and joy.

Even Ibuki laughed from the bottom of her heart.

Seeing the girls' happy expressions, Shimizu Asahi smiled gently.

However, perhaps because he had seen it before, he wasn't too engrossed this time. After taking a couple of glances, he went to the cabin to put his luggage away and learn about the ship's internal structure and how to operate the tools.

The sailors the gentleman had prepared for him were still at home and would take some time to assemble. In the meantime, he couldn't just sit idly by.

Half an hour later, after having roughly surveyed the cabins, he came out, and by then, the sailors had all assembled.

After spending some time talking with the sailors' leader, reconfirming the supplies and number of people in the cabin, and confirming the destination, Shimizu Asahi let out a soft breath and then shouted loudly.

"Raise the sails, set sail!" Chapter 194, Section 197: The Violent Lord of Arakawa

The massive passenger ship slowly started moving, and skilled sailors rowed the oars, propelling the majestic vessel, like a sea monster, out of the harbor.

As the shimmering sea gradually filled his field of vision, Qingshui Chaoyang took a deep breath of the humid air.

The arduous sea voyage has begun!

This operation will directly determine whether Heian-kyo can continue to exist, and as the highest decision-maker on the ship, the pressure on him is unimaginable.

Although he was mentally prepared before making the decision, he still deeply felt the heavy responsibility on his shoulders at the moment of setting sail.

However, the humid air carrying the scent of the sea entered his lungs, and the light breath quietly spread throughout his body. Despite feeling immense pressure, he suddenly laughed and exhaled a breath of stale air.

"call......"

"Don't put too much pressure on yourself."

Relaxing his tense body, Qingshui Chaoyang adjusted his state.

No matter what you do, you need pressure; without pressure, there is no motivation.

However, excessive pressure can overwhelm a person's nerves and cause them to lose their most rational judgment; therefore, pressure must be moderate.

Keeping the safety of Heian-kyo firmly in mind, Shimizu Asahi began his work.

"Ms. Kamo, do you have a moment? There are some things I'd like to discuss with you privately."

“Sir? Ah, sure. The ship is in good condition, and I’m always available unless something unexpected happens.”

The young woman in sailor attire put down the form in her hand and replied with a respectful smile.

The woman's name is Kamo Ito, a member of the Kamo family and an excellent sailor trained by the Kamo family.

As one of the three major families, the Kamo family naturally has its own maritime power. The ship that Shimizu Asahi is currently on, as well as all the sailors on board, are the property of the Kamo family.

However, it should be noted that the sailors on the ship and Kamo no Shito do not understand the art of Yin and Yang.

Although they were born into the Kamo clan, they did not possess the talent of Onmyoji, so this was the only way they could contribute to the Kamo family.

"What would you like to talk to me about, sir?"

Upon reaching the ship's railing, the young woman asked softly.

Do you know the final destination of this voyage?

Without beating around the bush, Qing Shui Chao Yang asked directly and to the point.

"Final destination... Sir, you mean the Sea Kingdom, right? Yes, I know. The clan chief told me about it before we set off."

Seemingly understanding what Shimizu Asahi meant, she nodded and made it clear that she already knew everything.

However, after calling out her name, she said with some regret, "But I'm sorry, sir, I've already told the clan chief all the news about the Sea Kingdom, and I believe the clan chief has already told you as well, so I have no more information."

"Hehe, you misunderstood. What I meant was that I hope you can gather information during the time we are docked at Arakawa."

However, the young student shook his head and said with a smile, "The legends of the sea kingdoms that circulate on the ocean must have been heard by the people of Arakawa. No matter what the specific versions are, I hope you can collect them. This will be very helpful for our future actions."

“The legend of the Sea Kingdom… Well, sir, aren’t we looking for the Lord of Arakawa? As the only yokai on the sea who has fought the Lord of the Sea Kingdom, he must know something about the Sea Kingdom. Why don’t we just ask the Lord of Arakawa directly? Why go through all this trouble?”

"Yes, indeed. The Lord of Arakawa is the only monster who has fought against the Lord of the Sea Kingdom and confirmed the existence of the Sea Kingdom. But as you know, the Lord of Arakawa is irritable, fierce, and powerful. We may not be able to get the information we want from him."

For many years, the existence of the Sea Kingdom has remained a legend. Countless sailors set sail for the sea, all yearning to brave the storms and reach the Sea Kingdom, but no one has ever succeeded.

The sailors who searched for the sea kingdom either disappeared without a trace or wasted their lives... No one ever truly saw the sea kingdom.

Therefore, the Sea Kingdom was regarded by everyone as a true legend—a place that never existed.

However, the existence of the Sea Kingdom was confirmed a century ago.

When the master of Arakawa conquered the sea, he found the sea kingdom and engaged in an unprecedented and brutal battle with its master.

The outcome of that battle remains unknown, but since then, the name of the strongest sea monster, Lord Arakawa, and the news of the existence of the Sea Kingdom have spread like wildfire.

If Shimizu Asahi and his companions want to go to the Sea Kingdom and retrieve the Eight-Foot Jade Ornament, they must first find the location of the Sea Kingdom and obtain information about it.

The Lord of Arakawa is the perfect target.

But as Shimizu Asahi said, the Lord of Arakawa is irritable and ruthless. If he doesn't want to talk, then they have no chance of getting any information from him.

Therefore, they need to be prepared for both possibilities.

“I see... I understand, sir. I will definitely complete the mission.”

The woman, realizing Shimizu Asahi's true intentions, suddenly understood and made a very serious promise.

"Okay, it's up to you." With a satisfied smile, the black-haired boy asked another question: "By the way, at our current speed, how long will it take us to reach Arakawa?"

"Well... if the wind is favorable, it should take about ten days to arrive, but if it's headwinds, it will take half a month. If we're unlucky and encounter a storm, it will take even longer."

"Has it taken that long?"

Shimizu Asahi was somewhat surprised. Although Arakawa was some distance from Kyoto Port, ten days or half a month seemed a bit too long.

"Can't we shorten the time?"

"Sir, this is how it is when sailing on the high seas; this is already the fastest speed possible."

He Maoxi shook his head slightly, looking helpless.

"Can't it be shortened... Hmm, what if I use a water spirit talisman as an aid?"

With one hand under his chin, Shimizu Asahi frowned in thought, and soon, he had a good idea.

“Water Spirit Talisman? That is indeed a good method, but sir, you can’t hold out for long by yourself.”

"It's alright. We'll have nothing to do after this is over anyway. Instead of just idly enjoying the scenery, we might as well put in some extra effort."

After Li Mo finished speaking, he smiled and patted the woman's shoulder, then went to the stern of the boat.

He stepped onto the ship's railing, took out a talisman, and began to propel the boat.

Seeing that he had already started, He Mao stopped trying to persuade him and instead returned to the cabin with the form in his hand.

If Shimizu Asahi works so hard, how could she, as his deputy, not work hard as well?

She needs to compile all the information about the Sea Kingdom and the Lord of Arakawa.

Whether it's news about the Sea Kingdom from the common people or from the Lord of Arakawa, she wants it all! Chapter 198 Arrival at Arakawa

Arakawa, located east of Kyoto Port, originates at Kaibu-no-dake and ends at Edo Bay, connecting more than a dozen cities and prefectures. It is a very large land river.

The owner of this land river is known to the world as the Lord of Arakawa.

He was hot-tempered and incredibly powerful. Although he was a land-based water demon, he conquered the entire ocean with his immense strength and the spirit of the land's rivers.

The strongest monster in the sea, that's what the people of Arakawa call him.

Shimizu Asahi led his ships toward Arakawa in search of the legendary strongest yokai.

Seven days have passed since they set sail from Kyoto Port. During these seven days, Shimizu Asahi has used water spirit talismans to propel the ship whenever he recovers his spiritual power. Although it is unknown how much he has increased the ship's speed, the sailors all say that they will reach Arakawa by tomorrow at the latest.

He single-handedly narrowed the gap by two days.

Of course, in addition to his efforts, the sea also provided great convenience.

During their seven-day voyage, they were mostly sailing with the wind at their backs, only occasionally facing headwinds. As for terrifying calamities such as whirlpools, storms, and turbulent currents, they were nowhere to be seen.

It seems that even the heavens are on their side.

"If only we could reach the Sea Kingdom so smoothly all the way..."

Standing on the deck of the ship, watching the boats sailing smoothly with the wind, Qingshui Chaoyang couldn't help but feel a sense of anticipation.

"Yes, if the weather stays this good, it will be a huge help."