Onmyoji, a nobleman in Heian-kyo

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But things are different now. Kagura, the wife of the head of the Bureau of Criminal Investigation, invited them all to her estate in the suburbs, which wouldn't have been a problem in the past.

As Sister Xixi said, Buddhism in this era is more like a tool for those in power, so there is no need to be particularly proficient in it. As long as one is familiar with and understands the principles of interpersonal relationships, one can be a good nun.

"Wouldn't it be too much trouble for me to go and call everyone?"

"it does not matter."

Kagura shook her head at Kaigetsu to indicate that it was alright.

She communicates with Haiyue from time to time and understands that Haiyue is living a somewhat repressed life, so she wants to help her.

This is merely something within my capabilities, nothing significant.

"Please wait a moment, I will bring people back soon."

After bowing to Kagura, Haigetsu quickly ran towards the temple.

While still chatting with Tennoji Meiri, Yaobikuni glanced at Haiyue's location and sighed inwardly, "This child has quite a bit of spirituality."

Being a nun is not a good profession.

The Eight Hundred Bhikkhunis had seen far too many nuns who had become lifeless and dull from practicing Buddhism.

That withered, lifeless demeanor was truly depressing to behold, but she understood that it was someone else's choice, so naturally she wouldn't criticize it.

However, since Mikazuki-ji Temple happened to have some connection with her, she hoped to take special care of some of the people inside.

At the very least, we don't want people to become so devoid of emotion and desire when they practice Buddhism. If that were the case, Buddhism would be considered heretical.

"Lord Horie, are you like Yaobikuni?" Kagura asked, seizing the opportunity.

"If it doesn't disturb everyone."

Tennoji Miri said apologetically.

Since learning that she had been bewitched by an evil entity, she has temporarily resigned from her job and entrusted it to her companion Hinako Konohana and her friend Chika.

She thought to herself that if she didn't adjust her mindset, it would be best not to go back to work.

If you are suddenly misled or even controlled and do something wrong, you will probably regret it!

But will going to the manor really solve the problem?

Tennoji Miri had doubts about this.

the other side.

Kousaka Kyosuke quickly moved to Seimei's residence, where he not only met Seimei but also Minamoto no Hiromasa.

Oh, and there's also a little white dog and the witch Fuyuka.

"You're only eating now?" Kousaka Kyosuke wondered if he had arrived at an inopportune time.

Seimei smiled gently: "Want to eat together?"

"No need, no need to trouble yourself, I'll be fine sitting down."

Kyosuke Kosaka waved to Fuyuka, who was about to stand up, and found a seat further away.

"Are you here to help?" Minamoto no Hiromasa stopped eating and looked directly at Kousaka Kyosuke, asking.

Kyosuke Kosaka nodded: "Yes, I can handle any trouble you may have. By the way, Kagura took Yaobikuni and some other people to the manor for some fun."

"I didn't ask Kagura what she was doing..."

"Xiaobai thinks it's good that Kyosuke-sama is willing to explain. Shouldn't Hiromasa-sama also be very curious about what Kagura-sama is doing?"

"Shut up, you little dog!"

"Little White is a fox, Lord Boya."

Suddenly, Xiaobai started arguing with Minamoto no Hiromasa, just like he always does.

This is just like the most inconspicuous daily life.

Kyosuke Kosaka has become indifferent to such things. Perhaps one day it would be strange if the two of them suddenly stopped arguing.

"Kyosuke, I heard that an envoy from the Tang Kingdom has arrived at your place. What exactly is it like?"

After arguing with Shiro and finishing the rest of his food in a few bites, Minamoto no Hiromasa asked about something he was curious about.

Kyosuke Kosaka said, "Some of them are monks from organizations similar to the Onmyo-ryō, much like the Onmyoji in our homeland, but due to the environment here, or their own circumstances, they are unable to unleash their full potential..."

Without hesitation, Kyosuke Kosaka took the initiative to introduce most of what he knew.

For him.

Both the Qionghua Sect and the Han family were very helpful to him.

These people not only made him aware of the basic situation on the other side of the continent, but also helped him estimate the resources he most hoped to obtain in the future, for which he was very grateful.

"Wow! The Tang people actually brought crops that yield dozens of bushels per mu! That's truly amazing!"

After Kyosuke Kosaka finished speaking, Shiro finally couldn't help but exclaim in amazement.

In fact, Xiaobai should be considered the one who knows the most about farming.

As Seimei's most trusted shikigami, he also served as a steward, managing all miscellaneous tasks in an orderly manner.

Shiro manages everything at the two small estates in Kyoto that were passed down from Seimei's father.

If Xiaobai knew beforehand what good seeds Kousaka Kyosuke had, he would immediately inquire and see if he could buy them.

Now, after corn, is there another high-yield crop called sweet potato?

It's so good!

Suddenly, Xiaobai noticed a problem.

"Why doesn't Lord Seimei seem surprised at all?"

"Because I had spoken to him about it in a letter before."

"Oh... Lord Seimei!"

Little White let out a mournful cry, looking pitifully at Seimei.

Having just finished eating, Seimei said slowly, "Kyosuke's sweet potato seeds aren't ready yet. If I had told you in advance, you would have been thinking about it a lot."

"Of course, Lord Seimei! That's dozens of shi per mu! Ordinary millet and rice only yield a few shi per mu, and that's under the premise of favorable weather. But if you plant sweet potatoes that yield dozens of shi per mu, you'll make a fortune..."

Little White's tail was shaking violently.

Minamoto no Hiromasa muttered speechlessly, "I think you want to plant them all as sweet potatoes. Don't you even bother to ask how the crops taste?"

"It definitely won't be bad!" Xiaobai said confidently.

Kyosuke Kosaka said, "It's not bad. It tastes sweet and is best eaten cooked. I wanted to try one, but unfortunately I was refused."

"Could it be a seed itself?"

"Yes, you can plant them by cutting them into pieces, and the same goes for the rhizomes."

"They seem easy to take care of..."

"Just as you said. However, it is currently being cultivated continuously. I will go over in a few days to help speed up the cultivation. Don't worry, I won't forget to give you the seeds then."

"Thank you, Kyosuke-sama, for providing the seeds."

"You're welcome. I plan to distribute it to other people as well. After all, when the battle is at a stalemate, food is the most basic element for stabilizing the situation."

“Others…” Minamoto no Hiromasa suddenly realized something and looked at Kousaka Kyosuke in astonishment, “You wouldn’t mean that guy?”

Xiaobai's eyes widened: "Kuro Seimei?"

Kousaka Kyosuke then looked at Seimei: "I don't think there's any need to vehemently oppose this kind of thing."

That's right, he had long ago thought of delivering the seeds to Kuro Seimei in the Yokai Market.

“At this time, we cannot abandon any force that can help us,” Seimei said.

Minamoto no Hiromasa frowned: "This is no joke. That gloomy guy has already taken control of a group of yokai. If he gets more food, he'll definitely gather even more yokai. I don't know how I'll handle that..."

Two fists can't beat four hands, and even a hero can't withstand a crowd.

Minamoto no Hiromasa was well aware of the principle that one cannot fight against overwhelming odds.

If Kuro Seimei were to control even more demons, he didn't think he could deal with them easily.

Just like the Suzuka Mountain invasion, when tens of thousands of sea monsters attacked, even if Minamoto no Hiromasa only brought a thousand soldiers, he would have had to turn around and run away!

"At a time like this, do you believe Kuro Seimei or that snake?"

Kyosuke Kosaka laughed.

Frankly, you don't even need to think about it!

Kuro Seimei was still within the realm of humanity; he possessed basic moral principles. In contrast, Orochi did not consider himself human. In fact, he was not human and treated people as mere amusement.

The choice is self-evident.

"When you put it that way... I do realize I have no choice." Minamoto no Hiromasa was speechless.

Seimei: "Whether it's corn or sweet potatoes, they will be spread quickly, so what difference does it make whether we give them seeds or not?"

"The problem is really complicated." Minamoto no Hiromasa began to feel a headache coming on.

Kyosuke Kosaka: "What's so complicated about this? It's just a matter of eating and drinking. Now that others have taken care of that, we can focus on the other battles that need to be fought."