I'm a thankful fox in Tokyo

Chapter 136 Yongle Tongbao?

"Thank you, my king. You are so magnanimous. A monster's stomach can hold a boat. In the future, I will be able to cultivate to the heavens and ascend to the path of the gods."

There are no police or laws in the monster world, and the only consequence for offending such a big monster is usually to be eaten.

Now that he had saved his life, he was naturally grateful and kept saying auspicious words.

Dong Ye Yu ignored him and his eyes fell on the copper coins strung together with a small piece of golden string in front of him.

These copper coins are much better than those scattered copper coins covered with rust from the horned ghost. Each coin has been well maintained and is very shiny.

There were some signs of wear on the edges, and a hint of golden light was reflected under the dim red light of the archway lanterns. A rough count revealed that there were about twenty or thirty cents.

There were Chinese characters written on these copper coins, and they seemed to be from China. Dong Ye Yu took a curious look at them.

You, Yongle Tong Bao?

I had heard before that ancient island countries had the habit of using Shenzhou copper coins as currency, but I didn’t expect that the same was true in the monster world.

But it's the 21st century now, and humans are developing AI. Why are you still using copper coins?
Dongye Yu found the monsters' slowness somewhat amusing. It was impossible that monsters would still be playing with copper coins here when humans had already stepped into the starry sky.

Of course, these copper coins are used as currency by monsters, so they are naturally different from ordinary antique copper coins. They are filled with the scent of incense and offerings.

The amount of incense sticks is limited, so it is understandable that the incense sticks attached to a limited number of copper coins are regarded as a general equivalent by monsters.

However, incense is a special item of gods, how could monsters touch it?

Dong Yeyu asked: "These copper coins are different from ordinary copper coins. Where did they come from?"

"I would like to inform you that these divine coins were obtained by the great monsters who placed copper coins in front of the gods as offerings."

"Because bartering is too troublesome, big monsters like to use this kind of divine money when trading."

"Small monsters usually pick and plant magical herbs and medicines to exchange for money. Some are appreciated by big monsters and become their subordinates. When they are rewarded, they will receive this kind of divine money. Some monsters also make money by doing business, making weapons, being prostitutes, musicians, etc."

In this way, it's like a looser human society.

"Why not just use Yongle Tongbao? It is said that this kind of money is quite limited now, and it has a lot of value in the mortal world."

Dongye Yu was a little curious. It should cost a lot to offer sacrifices to those big monsters with divine money.

Qing Pan explained: "Initially, people used ordinary copper coins, but later on, many monsters collected these coins and minted a large number of counterfeit coins. So people stopped accepting ordinary copper coins and only used the coins offered to the gods."

Dong Yeyu was a little speechless. It turned out that counterfeiting money was not just a traditional skill of humans.

As long as civilization develops to a certain stage, the monsters will find a way to get rich quickly.

After sighing, Dong Ye Yu asked about the mortals who disappeared in the forest.

"Recently, it is said that many mortals have disappeared in this area. Do you know who did it?"

The horned ghost shook his head and said, "I don't know. I have been brewing wine at home these days. I occasionally go to Qing Pan to drink and have fun, or come to the market to sell wine. I have never heard of this. Have you heard of Qing Pan?"

Qing Pan pondered for a few seconds, "I have heard a little bit about it. Not long ago, it was said that something happened at Hishizawa Shrine. After the priestess died of old age, the shrine has no new priest."

Dong Yeyu's eyes twitched when he heard this. "When you say not long ago, how long ago do you mean?"

"About ten years ago." Qing Pan said naturally.

Dong Yeyu was silent for a second, hesitating to speak, and finally sighed: "Forget it, continue talking."

Qing Pan didn't quite understand why Dong Ye Yu was so entangled here. After hesitating for a second, he continued.

"After the shrine was abandoned, mortals began to disappear. Some monsters speculated that it was because the water god of Hishizawa was angry, and some monsters said it was related to the Peach Blossom Fairyland. However, I have never been to the fairyland. I only heard that there is a raccoon cat village in it."

Having said this, Qing Pan clasped his hands together and bowed: "Most of these are what I heard from guests, so they may not be true. Just say them casually, and don't take them as random." In the fairyland, the raccoon cat Dong Yeyu pondered for a moment, and felt like there was a faint thread connecting these nouns.

I wonder if that little raccoon monster has anything to do with these things.

Dong Ye Yu did not stop there and keep guessing. There was no point in guessing. He would find someone to ask and everything would be clear.

He asked the two monsters if they knew the little raccoon cat he was looking for. After getting a negative answer, he turned and walked into the market, saying at the same time.

"Take the money and come with me. I'm going to the Monster Market to find a monster. I'll let you go after I find you." His tone was light, but it could not be refuted.

Qing Pan glanced at the horned ghost, who immediately bowed.

"Good brother, please save me and come with me. I will give you half of the good wine hidden in my house."

Qing Pan sighed and looked at him as if he really couldn't do anything to you.

"half?"

The horned ghost was stunned for a moment, then immediately understood what his friend meant, and said with a bitter face: "All for you, all for you."

He didn't play nice either. He knew very well that Qing Pan must be very sad to have lost dozens of coins for nothing, and his collection of wine was not even enough to exchange for that money.

The two followed behind Dong Ye Yu. The horned ghost was carrying the wine jar, which made a creaking sound. He whispered to his friend.

"Qing Pan, why weren't you afraid just now? My God, when this great king stood up, it was like the earth was shaking."

Qing Pan looked at him, gave him a mysterious smile, said nothing, and walked slowly behind the horned ghost.

The monster passing by saw a large wet patch on the monk's robe on his back and looked up at the sky in surprise.

It's not raining.

The streets and alleys are brightly lit with lanterns.

The architectural style is very similar to that of the Edo period, with wine shops, tourist attractions, teahouses, izakayas and shops selling a variety of goods. It is almost like a complete replica of a mortal Edo period market.

The monster market which used to be ordinary had a strange sight tonight.

A fox monster who seemed to have not learned how to transform went from shop to shop asking for someone.

Behind the fox followed a monk monster carrying a shamisen, and a one-eyed monster carrying two jars of fine wine, attracting the attention of many monsters.

The three demons walked into a clothing store called Zhi.

"Excuse me, Madam Boss, have you seen a monster? It's not very tall, about this tall, wearing a shabby green Wufu, and it hasn't completely transformed yet. Its head looks like a furry raccoon cat."

"Male and female?"

"Um, maybe it's a boy?"

"Is it tall or short?"

"Didn't I say before, it's not high."

"What kind of Wufu is it? What kind of pattern is it embroidered with? Is it as pretty as mine?"

Dong Ye Yu took a deep look at the monster boss, without restraining his aura in the slightest.

But she seemed unmoved. She was silent for a few seconds, then took a deep breath and said, "It's not as pretty as yours."

There is one more chapter. I will try hard tonight and speed up the pace. Brothers, please give me a monthly ticket.
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