Tokyo Sword Saint Online Dealing

Ikkyu Yoshiya immediately felt a strong sense of alarm.

He's experienced; he's encountered this situation before.

Thirty years ago, sea monsters plagued Kyushu. It was eventually discovered that the culprit was a "god" from outside this world. Ikkyu Yoshiya could not foresee the fate of those other gods.

He naturally suspected that the boy before him was either an Outer God in disguise, or a pawn they were using to extend their reach into this world.

However, the awe-inspiring sword aura emanating from Uesugi Kiyoshi puzzled him. The Outer Gods and this world were mutually exclusive, and it was impossible for anyone to cultivate such pure sword aura once they became involved with them.

So, in surprise and doubt, he called out to Uesugi Kiyoshi.

He thought very simply.

Since I can't see it, I'll do some calculations.

Don't underestimate the seemingly simple ritual of "drawing lots." With the blessing of Yoshiya Ikkyu's abilities, this small wooden slip represents a person's "fate."

When Ikkyu Yoshiya saw Uesugi Kiyoshi arrive as promised, he couldn't help but show a kind smile.

"Young lay Buddhist, please draw a fortune stick."

Uesugi Kiyoshi examined the fortune-telling container, picked it up, shook it, chuckled, and first handed it to Kyoko.

"Since the master and I are destined to meet, and good things come in pairs, why don't I ask for a fortune stick for my girlfriend first?"

He spoke politely and was gentle in manner, displaying the demeanor of a true gentleman. Upon hearing this, Ikkyu Yoshiya naturally agreed. He could sense that Kyoko was somewhat unusual, different from ordinary people. However, in his eyes, although her closeness with the boy before him had blurred the threads of her destiny, it wouldn't be difficult to untangle them for her with a little effort.

Seeing Ikkyu Yoshiya nod silently, Uesugi Kiyoshi gestured for Kyoko to shake the divination sticks. The little girl walked a few steps, but her eyes never left the divination stick container.

At Uesugi Kiyoshi's signal, Kyoko excitedly imitated what she saw on TV, slowly shaking the fortune-telling container.

Seeing this action, Uesugi Kiyoshi smiled knowingly. Drawing a fortune slip wasn't that simple. With Kyoko's method of shaking the slip, one might not get a single slip even after a lifetime of shaking.

He was about to offer a word of advice when his pupils suddenly contracted, and he swallowed his words.

In his eyes, a pale golden thread appeared out of thin air, wrapped around one of the wooden sticks, and with a gentle lift, it fell out cleanly.

Xingzi picked up the wooden stick with some trepidation, not daring to look at it, and respectfully handed it to the old monk opposite her with both hands.

This means you want him to interpret the divination slip.

Ikkyu Yoshiya chuckled and glanced at the wooden stick.

There was a short poem written on it, and at the very top was the character "吉" (ji, meaning auspicious) enclosed in a circle.

"Wash away the years, and let the luster be clear once more. May all your wishes come true, and may the sun shine brightly on your future."

"This is a lucky fortune slip for you, young lady."

Yoshiya Ikkyu has a very kind smile that makes people like him at first glance. His kind face makes him easy to trust.

"You must have just reunited with a benefactor after a long separation, washed away the dust of the past, and good things are happening again. A new life is gradually unfolding, and there will be a good outcome."

This is a story any monk in a temple could tell; it's just something to fool worshippers.

But Uesugi Kiyoshi's heart skipped a beat.

This old monk is quite interesting.

Putting everything else aside, how could he possibly tell that it was a "long-awaited reunion"?

Was it a fluke or genuine skill?

Now it's his turn to be surprised and uncertain.

Hearing the old monk's auspicious words, Kyoko kept glancing at Uesugi Kiyoshi, feeling delighted. Although she didn't know what "a long-awaited reunion" meant, she didn't care. Her heart was filled with the thought that "there will be a good outcome."

Does this mean that Uesugi-kun and I will eventually get married?!

As she thought this, she clutched the token tightly in her hand, looking reluctant to part with it, as if she didn't want to return it.

Ikkyu Yoshiya didn't talk much to Kyoko, but instead looked intently at Uesugi Kiyoshi and gestured for him to enter.

Uesugi Kiyoshi understood what he meant. He took the divination tube from Kyoko's hand, his gaze shifting slightly, but he didn't say much. He simply nodded to the old monk and, like Kyoko, slowly shook the divination tube.

In a striking similar manner, a golden thread wrapped around the wooden stick, attempting to pull it out of the divination tube.

But at this moment, a sudden change occurred.

As if struck by lightning, the golden threads convulsed wildly, eventually pulling out two wooden sticks in the process.

Uesugi Kiyoshi was slightly taken aback. Knowing the rules, he whispered, "Master, shall we draw again?"

If many fortune sticks are drawn in this way, the fortune sticks must be drawn again.

With a solemn expression, Ikkyu Yoshiya waved his hand to stop Uesugi Kiyoshi and quickly picked up the two wooden sticks from the table.

In his mind, the spell had not gone wrong.

This kind of divination is actually a specific ritual. Rituals usually involve offering something in exchange for something else.

Ikkyu Yoshiya offered a sacrifice of "Buddha's Light" in exchange for "prophetic results".

If he feels the spell is correct, then it must be correct.

In short, both of these fortune slips represent Uesugi Kiyoshi's "fate".

Although the situation was somewhat unusual, Ikkyu Yoshiya breathed a sigh of relief.

The fact that his fate could be divined means that this boy is not some kind of "external god." It seems that the feeling he had just experienced was an illusion, or perhaps he has some special method that allows him to shield himself from the trajectory of his destiny.

This young man, with his imposing swordsmanship, must have a learned teacher; it's not surprising that he understands these things.

He then turned his attention to the wooden sticks.

The first one is surprisingly "凶" (xiōng, meaning fierce or ominous).

"The family fortunes failed to prosper, and disaster loomed precariously. Dark clouds encroached upon the laurel tree, and a beautiful woman offered a stick of incense."

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"His family fortune will never prosper; he will be plagued by misfortune and constant danger. His path ahead will be fraught with obstacles, like dark clouds obscuring the moon. Even when he is with a beautiful woman, it will only be temporary."

"Young lay Buddhist, this divination slip is ominous."

The other one, however, is the complete opposite: "吉" (ji).

"Worries and regrets gradually dissipate, fame is sought again, wealth and fortune arrive at one's position, and one will meet the right person."

"All my worries vanished, the path to fame and fortune opened up, and wealth and status followed one after another. All of this began with meeting a good lord."

"This is an auspicious divination."

Yoshiya Ikkyu's eyebrows are almost knotted up.

He had never encountered this situation before.

One is inauspicious, the other auspicious. What does this mean?

Could it be that this person's future has two possibilities?

Uesugi Kiyoshi raised an eyebrow, but before he could say anything, Kyoko, standing to the side, became anxious.

She couldn't hear the "good fortune" sign at all; all she could see was the "bad fortune" sign.

There was a hint of pleading in Xingzi's tone.

"Master, is there any way to change your luck?!"

"Right, let's form a bond! Can we form a bond?"

Kyoko was referring to a method of binding the fortune slips obtained from divination to temples or shrines to establish a connection with the gods, a practice that Japanese people superstitiously believe will bring good fortune and ward off evil.

Ikkyu Yoshiya subconsciously shook his head.

This wasn't some trick to fool people; it was the result of what he encountered.

Forming a bond is useless.

Anzu's expression visibly crumbled.

She muttered to herself, her face full of anxiety.

"Can we exchange them?"

"How about I trade my kimono for Uesugi-kun?!"

"I don't care what happens to me."

Uesugi Kiyoshi snapped out of his daze and felt a warmth in his heart upon hearing these words. He gently patted Kyoko's head with a doting smile.

"Really? But if you give this to me, Kyoko might break up with me, since we've run out of luck."

A very obvious struggle was evident on Kyoko's face, but in the end she nodded firmly.

"I'm okay, Uesugi-kun, please be well and stay safe."

"We absolutely must have a better future!"

Xingzi clenched her fists, her big eyes glistening as if she were about to cry.

Uesugi Kiyoshi felt a sudden pang of sadness, put his arm around Kyoko's shoulder, and spoke gently.

"I was just joking, Anzu, we won't break up."

"A future without you is hardly a bright future."

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"Don't believe in gods or Buddhas, just believe in me."

Uesugi Kiyoshi's words had a strange power that calmed Kyoko's somewhat agitated heart.

She nodded silently, her expression still somewhat somber, but she didn't seem so sad anymore.

After calming Xiaoxingzi down, Uesugi Kiyoshi looked up at the two wooden sticks in the old monk's hand.

They are clearly distinct, like water and fire, incompatible, like a fork in the road.

He had a feeling, deep down.

It seems like someone is forcing him to make a choice.

Two slips of paper, two paths.

One path is overgrown with thorns, the other is unobstructed.

Of course, whichever choice you make, there are always trade-offs.