The Legend of Tokyo Taoist

Chapter 660: The Journey to the Mountain of Osorrow (13)

The next day, because they had been drinking and partying all night, everyone slept until noon.

Although Qian Xiaoyi didn't drink much, didn't sleep in, and even went out for a run for exercise, he didn't get up to wake up the others. After all, they would be very tired tonight, and letting them sleep a little longer now could be considered Qian Xiaoyi's long-lost kindness.

The high school students from the Supernatural Department set out early in the morning, took a bus to the beach, and returned home enjoying their youth in their swimsuits. I heard that these guys were going to camp and have a barbecue party in the evening, and Qian Xiaoyi wanted to go with them.

But unfortunately, he had more important things to confirm.

It was not until almost noon, after everyone had lunch, that they reluctantly set out. They packed up the things they might need, took some light luggage, and took the bus to Mount Osore.

"Ah... Losing the internet feels like turning back into a primitive person..." Suzuna walked dejectedly along the mountain road with a backpack on her back. Today she was wearing casual clothes and hiking shoes suitable for movement, and a sun hat, a completely different style from yesterday.

"Your reaction is too exaggerated." Qian Xiaoyi said, "It's not like we're staying here permanently. The rest of us can't use our phones either, right? We're still fine."

"I'm different from you. I'm a popular anchor on the Internet!" Ling Na complained confidently, "The Internet is a part of my life. Without it, my life would be dark! Those electromagnetic signals are as indispensable to me as air. You don't understand this feeling at all!"

Qian Xiaoyi rolled his eyes: "I don't see you suffocating to death now?"

"I'm going to die! I'm going to die without the internet!" Suzuna protested.

Kongo smiled and said, "After spending some time with her, I feel like the real Ms. Suzuna is completely different from her image on TV."

Terao Yu nodded and said, "Indeed, but most people who work in the exorcist industry know her true nature, so I'm not that surprised. Rather, her image on TV and in live broadcasts is completely acting."

"Huh? Everyone on TV is acting?" Suzuna retorted, "Do you think I'm the only one acting? Do you know that famous female star who looks pure and generous, but is actually secretly... woooo ...

"..." Takuya covered his sister's mouth to prevent her from saying anything harmful. He knew too well what kind of person his sister was like in front of acquaintances. She would become complacent once she relaxed.

Everyone chatted along the way, the atmosphere was as relaxed as if they were on a picnic, occasionally stopping to take pictures, and they arrived at the Naraku Dojo leisurely.

"Your relaxing time is coming to an end." Qian Xiaoyi thought to himself, "Take advantage of this time to smile more."

After arriving at the dojo, just like yesterday, Qian Xiaoyi went to contact Grandma Tao and her eldest disciple Wei Bo, while the rest of them practiced with other exorcists.

But today, everyone did not take the bus back before dark, but stayed.

At night, they discovered that there was a natural hot spring behind the dojo, which made them sigh that this place was indeed an active volcano, with abundant hot spring resources everywhere. They had even seen several boiling wild hot springs on the roadside before.

But in addition to natural hot springs, they also discovered a special feature of Mount Osore, which is the change in its aura.

Yesterday they left Mount Osore before dusk in order to catch the last bus, but they did not leave today, so the closer it got to dusk, the more people could notice the changes outside the dojo.

As the sun sets, it seems as if the atmosphere of the human world and hell begins to alternate. If Mount Osorezan is an unsettling mountain in the human world during the day, then at night, it becomes a forbidden place for living people. Anyone who breaks in here is like coming to a place that does not belong to living people. "Is this the meaning of Mount Osorezan?" Suzuna said a little nervously, "It's too scary at night, isn't it? It's as if you will be swallowed by darkness as soon as you go out."

Shenneng Mariko on the side sneered: "How ignorant! We have been here for many days and have long been accustomed to it. As long as we don't go out, the dojo is enough to shelter us."

Suzuna sighed, "But we have to go out for special training tonight."

Shinno Mariko froze and her expression turned grim.

Not only her, but other people's hearts also gradually changed. While they were looking forward to the actual combat training, they were also afraid of Mount Osorius at night.

Qian Xiaoyi saw everyone's mentality. This reaction was not surprising. It was the most primitive fear of human beings towards unfamiliar mountains.

Even locals would not easily travel in the mountains at night. After all, there is no guarantee that there would not be any accidents, such as wild animals, getting lost, changes in the environment due to the weather, or even falling down the hillside due to lack of visibility. These could all result in serious consequences such as death.

Not to mention that Mount Osore itself is a "sacred place" that has absorbed the public's cognition for hundreds of years.

Even Qian Xiaoyi didn't dare to say that he would be fine if he acted alone in the mountains.

Therefore, during special training at night, we must be extremely careful to avoid casualties due to people not being properly trained.

"Please follow me, and be sure to follow closely and don't get lost." At the door, Tao Po Po's eldest disciple Wei Bo said.

The task of leading the way was done by the disciples with better eyesight in the dojo. The exorcists were ready to go, flashlights in hand, and the team followed closely behind them, heading into the depths of the unknown.

Everyone in the team felt oppressed by Mount Osorizan's aura and became nervous, causing the team to fall silent. They walked in silence, with only the sound of footsteps and occasional reminders from the disciples in front proving that this was a team of living people.

Fortunately, the team was full of exorcists, so there would not be a strange situation where someone found that the person behind them was missing while walking, or there was an extra "person" in the team. Under the leadership of Wei Bo, they safely arrived at their destination, which was the venue for their first practical special training.

"We're here." said Wei Bo.

Qian Xiaoyi looked around. This was a piece of open space on the hillside. The open space was surrounded by ropes with white imperial coins tied to the ropes, like a cordon.

There were hills made of pale volcanic rocks everywhere, with various windmills on them as usual. However, there seemed to be no wind tonight and the windmills were not turning at all, as if they were all broken, making the scene very strange.

In the center of the open space, there is a stone statue of Ksitigarbha wearing clothes and a turban.

The moment they saw Ksitigarbha, everyone's hearts were relieved. For no reason, just seeing this compassionate deity gave them a sense of security.

"This is the actual combat training site for tonight." Wei Bo introduced, "The Jizo who guards the naughty children."

(End of this chapter)