Volume 2 Rashomon of Yomi Hirasaka Chapter 3 Yellow Spring River
Just like the pictures and descriptions posted on the forum, Hirasaka is indeed a breathtakingly beautiful scenic spot.
The pavilion was right on the mountainside. Walking down along the stone path, the breeze from the mountain stream brought all the fragrance of flowers and plants on the gentle hillside. One breath made people feel as if their lungs were cleansed and their spirits were instantly lifted.
Tourists and local residents in groups of three or two also like the scenery nearby. They find a good place to sit on the ground with cloth or something to cover themselves, squinting their eyes and chatting with each other. The leisurely rural scenery makes people want to immerse themselves in it and feel the leisurely and elegant atmosphere.
There are no livestock raised in Hirasaka; all meat is obtained from the lake on the top of the mountain which is connected to an underground river.
Every day, countless stupid fish swim along the underground river to the top of the mountain, and then leap down through the gap on the top of the mountain. They live out their own colors in the rainbow light of the waterfall, and then fall heavily into the pool, knocking themselves unconscious. And every night, these fish will automatically wake up and live in the pool under the waterfall. Most of the meat in Hirasaka is provided by these slender and tender fish.
There is no fishy smell of river or sea fish, even the fish in the ground have a natural fragrance. There is no need to worry about any odor in a tourist resort without livestock. Even the birds are spontaneously staying away from the crowd, quietly observing these large creatures in the forest, a natural and harmonious appearance.
"You don't know the history of Hirasaka yet?"
Walking on the stone road, looking at the endless sea of flowers and the stepped hot springs at the foot of the mountain, the girl leading the way smiled and said to the players behind her:
"We are a religious sacrificial site with a long history of nearly a thousand years. Legend has it that the Lord of the Underworld was born in this village, and every year a young and beautiful girl is found to be the concubine of the Underworld. So there will be a very grand sacrifice at this time every year."
"You've come at the perfect time. The Ghost Marriage Festival will begin . There will be many fun things to see and do. There will also be some craftsmen and Taoist priests and shrine maidens from all over the world who will come here to recruit disciples and perform. If you're lucky, you might even be accepted as a disciple by some great master. There will also be a grand wedding banquet after the festival, and you can taste the most delicious food in Hirasaka without spending any money."
"And the hot springs will be open for free during this period, but the custom of mixed bathing has changed forty years, no longer nude mixed bathing, but mixed bathing wearing underwear, so if you have any inappropriate thoughts, I'm afraid you will be disappointed."
"Really? What a pity."
“…”
But you don't look regretful at all.
Looking at Li Lin who was following behind her silently , Sha showed a gentle smile and continued:
"Because of the prosperity of mythology, there are more than 40 shrines of various sizes and more than 500 large and small god cages in Hirasaka. Although there are only about 10,000 people in Hirasaka, there are thousands of shamans and gods. Every household has some family traditions, so it can be regarded as a religious holy place."
"It is said that the entrance to the netherworld is hidden in Hirasaka, and the Sanzu River of the underworld is around Hirasaka. And the prosperous hell is on the other side of this world. Although few people have seen Hirasaka, those who have peeked into the underworld say that it is as beautiful as a city in a dream. If you are lucky enough, maybe you can just peek into the underworld during the ghost wedding festival?"
"Ah, if we're talking about the underworld, then we have to mention a scenic spot in Hirasaka. The Road of the Underworld Army. Legend has it that the army of the underworld will one day obey the call of the Lord of the Underworld, gallop out from that road, and bring disaster to the human world. Although it's just a legend, walking on that road does make you feel a little cool..."
Compared to her quiet appearance, this woman named Sha is indeed very talkative, and she is worthy of her status as the inn owner. During this journey, Li Lin had a general impression and understanding of the entire Hirasaka.
"It's not enough to just look at the information..."
After taking a look at the Buddha incense hall placed on the roadside and the several incense sticks burning inside, Li Lin shrugged his shoulders and roughly understood why Sallys didn't come.
As a compassionate demon, not to mention the incompatibility of the Eastern and Western systems, the three layers of barriers on the left and right are enough for her to bear. Maybe she got stuck in Kuwait University when she was teleporting.
However, a great demon doesn't have to worry about dying. At least in the records of Kuwait University so far, the great demons have been beaten to the ground countless times, but there has never been a record of death. Being sealed, spitted on, and hung up and hammered back and forth happens from time to time, but the vitality of the great demons in the subspace is definitely ranked first.
But what Li Lin cares about is not this, but something else.
“…”
here we go again.
Looking at the back of the woman in front of him, Li Lin always had an inexplicable sense of crisis.
It was as if someone was pointing a pillow at the back of my neck as a prank, a subtle and almost imperceptible sense of danger.
Although the game's level of realism should be praised, this sense of crisis is not a good sign. The only time I felt more serious than this was when I locked myself in the door with the monsters during the Black Forest Plague. In other words, there is definitely something in Hirasaka that is not easy to deal with.
Could there really be a Lord of the Underworld?
As he was thinking this, Li Lin's head suddenly hurt. A familiar voice came from his mind.
“My Lord… I have finally come to your side… but there is something wrong… it is a rather embarrassing situation…”
"What's the meaning?"
“How can I put it… My Lord, I have very complicated reasons…”
"What's going on?"
"My Lord, just look up..."
“…”
Just pretend you didn't see it.
After taking a look at the humanoid object floating down the river, Li Lin's eyes twitched and he was about to leave.
But as if sensing Li Lin's intention to leave, the figure that looked like a floating corpse suddenly shook, and then a series of bubbles came from under the water. The gurgling appearance made people want to check it out.
Or really want someone to check it out.
“…”
“Gululu…”
“…”
“Gurgle…”
“…”
“Gululu!!!!”
"Okay, okay, I'll be right there."
But what on earth are you doing here pretending to be dead?
Looking at the little girl lying on the river bank, looking as if she was not sure whether to live or die, Li Lin didn't know whether to laugh or cry.
