Becoming a Demon King from Inuyasha

"Hokkaido has inconvenient transportation, and the mountains are closed every winter due to heavy snow. People's lives are not very good. Perhaps we can start from this aspect."

"However, Nagao Masakage's matter is too important and has caused serious impact. Kagetora probably won't be able to spare much time these two days."

……

About an hour later, Nagao Kagetora finally returned.

"Sorry to keep you waiting for so long."

Noticing that her emotions were somewhat high, Kikyo spoke at the right time:

"How about it?"

"Both the guardian and my brother think it is necessary to form an elite group of warriors to clean up the monsters in Echigo. I have taken it over."

"Are you sure?"

"No, so please accompany me. Sorry for the trouble."

If it was before, Kikyo would have agreed.

But at this moment, he could only look at Kagome.

This scene made Nagao Kagetora feel confused.

"Is this... Kikyo's sister?"

"My name is Kagome, and I am Miss Kikyo's... reincarnation." Kagome hesitated for a moment, and quickly recounted the complicated relationship between the two, "I am Miss Kikyo's reincarnation..."

"It turns out that people can really be reincarnated after death."

Nagao Kagetora showed surprise on her face. Although she was a devout Buddhist, she had always been skeptical about the concept of reincarnation.

"It seems that I have to make all the people in my territory believe in gods and Buddhas. Only in this way can they have a better life in the next life."

! ? ?

Everyone present was surprised.

Even Kikyo showed a little helplessness on her face.

Although I have always known that she has a strong faith, I didn't expect her to be so strong.

Or is it that knowing that reincarnation really exists has strengthened your faith?

"Do you think this is appropriate, Kagetora?"

“All living things suffer, and only sincere faith can lead to transcendence.”

"What do you mean by detachment?"

"When life comes to an end, you will follow the gods and Buddhas, always by their side, listening to the Buddhist chants. This is transcendence. If your faith is not strong enough, you can continue to practice in the next life."

"Alas..." Kikyo sighed helplessly.

She really didn't like this kind of negative thinking, but she had no way to refute it.

"If that's the case, then why bother getting rid of the demon?" Kagome also disliked this kind of talk and behavior, and couldn't help but interrupt, "Nagao Masakage will die only because he is not pious enough."

"That is why we have to work harder. With sincere faith and firm steps, as long as we keep moving forward, the gods and Buddhas will protect us."

"There are many cases where devout Buddhists encounter robbers on the road, fight back desperately and then die. Is it possible that the gods and Buddhas are taking a nap?"

"Of course not. With strong martial arts and firm faith, plus the blessing of gods and Buddhas, one will be able to succeed in everything. For those with low martial arts skills, even with the blessing of gods and Buddhas, it is difficult to succeed. Only those who help themselves will be helped by God."

For a moment, the only sound in the reception room was the sound of heated debate.

The Buddhist believer Nagao Kagetora VS the non-believers Kagome, Kikyo and others.

Even Ye Men couldn't help but interject a few words.

Chapter 59 Let’s go to Penglai Island and drink together when we come back

The power of words is weak and powerless.

After a heated debate, no one could convince the other and they finally gave up.

"So, are you planning to turn Echigo into a Buddhist country on earth?" Kikyo used a question as a signal to end the debate.

Nagao Kagetora, who was still not satisfied, naturally understood what she meant and shook his head slightly:

"Most monks do not engage in production and do not pay taxes, and monk soldiers are not good at fighting. They rely entirely on their passion to kill the enemy."

"The Buddha Kingdom on earth is just an unrealistic fantasy."

"Moreover, belief should be free, and it is up to the individual to believe or not believe."

"Therefore, I intend to implement some policies that are conducive to the spread of faith under my rule, so that the people of Echigo will gradually develop some trust in gods and Buddhas. That will be enough."

It sounds like there is nothing wrong with it. After all, although faith is a chronic poison, it can also strengthen one's heart and guide people to do good.

Kikyo thought about it, stopped trying to persuade him, and said:

"I am going to take leave of you."

"Eh...? Did I do something wrong?" Nagao Kagetora looked surprised and tried to ask, "Could it be..."

"No, it has nothing to do with what happened just now. I signed a contract with Kagome and became her shikigami, that's all."

"God formula?"

Nagao Kagetora was stunned for several seconds, then quickly reacted.

I've heard her talk about Kikyo's situation before.

The witch from fifty years ago, by chance, was resurrected in the form of a pottery figurine.

It now seems that the bodies of the terracotta warriors are not real bodies after all and cannot exist forever.

Just before Kagome came, Kikyo seemed to be in some pain, which might be the hidden danger in this aspect.

"I see. I understand. I'm sorry to have troubled you all this time, Kikyo Miko."

Nagao Kagetora bowed his head solemnly and said:

"Thank you, Lord Yemen, for sending Mr. Dingman back. I just heard from Mr. Dingman that you hope to jointly mine the Sado mine with the main family?"

"Yes, mining is not easy, and most of the time we can only fill it with human lives. We have more complete mining technology, and it is also easy for monsters to split mountains and rocks, so we can minimize casualties."

"Hmm...how will the profits be divided?"

"Fifty-fifty."

"If that's the case, I have no objection. Please send someone to discuss the specific matters with Mr. Dingman."

"Yes, I will arrange the Sado matters as soon as possible." Usami Sadami replied solemnly.

Seeing this, Nagao Kagetora smiled and said:

"Then I'll trouble you, Mr. Dingman. I'm very interested in what you saw and heard during this trip. We can talk about it in detail later."

After saying that, he turned and looked towards Ye Men.

"Compared to the mines, I'm more curious about the monsters. Most monsters are wild and difficult to tame. Can they really live in harmony with humans?"

Ye Men hesitated for a few seconds and spoke slowly:

"Most monsters are bullies who only bully the weak and fear the strong. As long as you are stronger than them and the laws are strict, they will do their job honestly."

"To be honest, they are just like villagers in remote areas. If they have no worries and their lord is strong, they will naturally abide by their duties."

"But if they are too poor to afford food, and the lord is not strong enough, they will naturally become bandits, or simply form a team and go up the mountain to become bandits."

Nagao Kagetora seemed to be thinking about something. In many poor villages in the Echigo region, there was no distinction between civilians and bandits.

Perhaps, I can exchange governance experiences with him later.

"It seems that I can only hope to make more money after the Sado Mine is mined."

"By then, people will have no worries about food and clothing, and public security will probably improve."

"Originally, I wanted to go out with Kikyo to hunt monsters, but now Kikyo is leaving, and I have to start promoting the new policy, so the monster hunting can only be left to others."

Kikyo was speechless. After spending some time with her, he thought she was a strange woman who liked drinking, hunting and fighting.

Unexpectedly, he is actually a devout Buddhist.

Because she didn't know when Yemen and the others planned to leave, or what their subsequent arrangements were, Kikyo didn't respond, but just looked at Yemen and Kagome quietly.

Noticing Kikyo's expression, Nagao Kagetora spoke at the right time:

"I wonder what your plans are for the future? If there is nothing urgent, why don't we have a cocktail party together? We can talk in detail about mining and territory management."

"It's nothing urgent."

Ye Men pondered for a moment and shifted his gaze to Kikyo.

"What is your current condition? Compared with your previous terracotta figure body, what specific changes have taken place? How do you feel?"

Kikyo naturally understood what he meant, and silently felt it, thinking while saying:

"Because it is only a spirit, the body is invisible and intangible. Only by using spiritual power can it touch objects."

"If you don't use spiritual power, you will just pass through like this."

As she spoke, Kikyo stretched out her hand to touch the table, and without any hesitation, she passed through it in an instant.

"When standing in the sun, the spiritual energy consumption will increase. You can't eat, and you don't need to sleep. You are not much different from an ordinary ghost."

"Because I am just a spirit, I can't draw a bow and shoot arrows. I can only use the ghost's fighting method."

"And because we share a soul, I can't stay too far away from Kagome."

After listening patiently to the end, Nagao Kagetora curiously poked her arm. As expected, his fingers felt no touch at all, as if Kikyo in front of him did not exist at all.

"It sounds like a ghost's body is more convenient than a human's. But it's a pity that they can't drink."

"If you use spiritual power, can't you touch objects? What will happen if you drink it? Will it just leak out of the body?"

"I don't know." Kikyo had no interest and no intention of trying. "Besides, my own spiritual power cannot be restored. I can only draw it from Kagome through the contract."

"If we encounter a battle, the moment Kagome's spiritual power is exhausted, I will truly die."

Although she was talking about a matter of life and death, her expression did not change, as if she was talking about someone else's business.

Kagome clenched her fists unconsciously and secretly made up her mind to conserve some of her spiritual power at all times in the future.

"Ghosts have the ability to possess people. Can you possess others?" Ye Men suddenly asked.

Kikyo was speechless. She had deliberately not mentioned his ability in this area because she didn't want Kagome to think too much. She didn't expect that he would take the initiative to talk about this topic.

"Ah."

"In that case, if I find you a body..."

"If the soul and body are not compatible enough, not only will the spiritual energy consumption be aggravated, but the possession will not last long and will be forcibly ejected."

"What if it's your own body?"

Kikyo sighed helplessly. What on earth did this person mean? Could he allow her to share a body with Kagome?

One for the day and one for the night?

"A body that is 100% compatible and can restore its spiritual power on its own is no different from resurrection."

"In that case, let's go directly to Penglai Island and then come back to find Jinghu to have a drink together." Ye Men suggested with a smile.

Chapter 60: Money Moves People's Hearts

"Penglai Island?"

Nagao Kagetora was slightly startled and couldn't help asking:

"Is this the Penglai Island where Qin Shi Huang sought the elixir of life? Does it really exist?"

Kikyo immediately thought of the experience fifty years ago and asked: