Onmyoji Shikigami Don't Cry

Chapter 252 The Dead Girl

Chen Beibei and the others have already inquired about the two dead women in Scarborough town.

One is just a strange girl from out of town.

The other one is the fifteen or sixteen-year-old girl who was sent to Chunyu Street by her parents. Her name is Xiaolian.

This is what those women on Chunyu Street told Chen Beibei.

"Let's go see the girl's family."

Zashiki Doji said this when he was leaving Chunyu Street to go to Chen Beibei's rented room, and it was already night at this time.

"Zashiki-douji, what are you talking about?"

Chen Beibei looked at Zashiki-douji and asked her.

Zashiki-douji rarely take the initiative to make some requests, so Chen Beibei suspects that he heard it wrong.

"Master, let's go see Xiaolian's family..."

Zashiki Warji said again.

The reason why Zashiki Doji said this is probably because Xiaolian's experience made Zashiki Doji have some emotional resonance. After all, they are all people with tragic fates.

Compared to what happened to Zashiki Doji, Xiaolian seems to be a little bit better.

Zashiki Warji is a kind of monster who hopes that the world will be full of sunshine and free from pain. His heart is always full of positive energy.

But even so.

Zashiki warji also often feel pain, especially when hearing about other people's tragic experiences.

It was as if those encounters were things that fell on me, the same discomfort, and the same desire to break free.

Only after experiencing real darkness can one desire light from the bottom of one's heart.

Zashiki Doji is just such a monster.

"Well, Zashiki-douji, let's go with you."

Chen Beibei probably understood Zashiki-douji's inner thoughts, so he agreed, even though it was already dark at night, he might as well go there.

Xiaolian is on a small island, not far from the small town of Scarborough.

There are very few residents on the island, and they almost all rely on fishing for a living. Apart from this, there is no other source of income.

"Xiao Lian's father injured his leg while going out to sea, so he could hardly do some fishing. This also means that Xiao Lian's family has no source of income, and their life has become very difficult. Her There are two younger sisters and a younger brother in the family, probably for the sake of the younger brothers and sisters, they let their parents bring me to Chunyu Street to sell themselves, in exchange for some money, to support the younger brothers and sisters."

This was said by the mother of the Chunlou house where Xiaolian lived.

"If you come here to play, they are basically merchants from the small town of Scarborough. These people will leave this town after the 45-day trading period has passed, and Xiao Lian can return to a normal life again. So... that's pretty good."

Although Chunlou's mother is a little old, she still maintains a clean makeup with a lingering charm. When she said this, Chunlou's mother sighed softly, like spring falling from a tree petals, slowly falling into the water...

See through the warmth and coldness of the world, and understand some of the hardships. Because of this, you will feel that your body, reputation, and longed-for love will become less important in front of certain things, and even when necessary, you have to. Give it up.

On the way to Xiaolian's house, Chen Beibei kept thinking about some things Chunlou's mother said about Xiaolian.

Of course, some of this is just conjecture.

For example, Xiao Lian came here to sell her body only to support her younger siblings. This is only Chunlou's mother's guess, of course, it is very likely to be true.

……

"It's so late, will there be a boat?"

Xue Nu stood beside Chen Beibei and asked him.

The surface of the sea is pitch black, the moon and stars are very dim, and the sea water looks black, giving people a feeling of fear.

To get to the small island where Xiaolian lives, you have to take a boat and walk through a section of water before you can get there.

"maybe."

Chen Beibei said.

The town of Scarborough is so lively now. At night, many people are still in the carnival. In this case, there will probably be some boatmen who want to make some money and improve their living conditions, or even fishermen. It is also possible, after all, fishermen who live by the sea generally have their own fishing boats.

Zashiki-douji followed Chen Beibei all the time, with a worried expression on his face, while Yingcao held Zashiki-douji's hand, and the two walked side by side.

"Master, let me go and look for it."

Gu Huo Niao said.

There is no boat moored near the ferry, waiting for guests, but everyone has already arrived here, so naturally they will not just go back here.

"Ah."

Chen Beibei looked at Gu Huo Niao and replied.

After Gu Huo Niao left, Chen Beibei and the others leaned against the railing of the ferry, took a short rest, and looked at the slowly surging black sea water.

Chen Beibei couldn't help but return to Chunyu Street again.

In a dark red room with ambiguous light, Chunlou's mother, who still had a charm, was sitting in front of Chen Beibei. There was a red nanmu table between the two of them. Mixed with the incense at the foot of the bed for a trance-like feeling.

"Although Xiaolian has been here for a while, she has never received any customers. After all, it is the first time. I can understand that Xiaolian is unwilling to give the first time to those dirty guests. So I also I have never pushed her. Not long ago, a beautiful man with red hair came to our store... maybe the word beautiful is not suitable for a man, but really... there is no other word to describe it He's gone. Even a woman like me, who has seen countless men, will be moved by him. If possible, I would like to have a fish with him. "

When Chunlou's mother said this, her face flushed, she looked a little shy, it was the most unlikely expression on such a woman's face.

However, because of the dignified appearance of Chunlou's mother, there is not much sense of disobedience, but it gives people a natural feeling.

Probably really a very beautiful man.

"The guest fell in love with Xiao Lian, and he asked me if Xiao Lian could accompany him for a night. To be honest, when I heard the man's question, I felt envious of Xiao Lian, but I also sincerely I'm happy for Xiaolian... It's probably a blessing in misfortune to be able to give my first love to such a man. Even if I don't have feelings, in the days to come, I won't feel sad because of thinking about those scenes Bar."

There was a slight wind blowing in the small town of Scarborough, and the red veil on the window slowly fluttered. The expression on Chunlou's mother's face was a trace of regret.

"It's a pity, since Xiao Lian will die in that way..."

Chen Beibei leaned on the railing with his elbows, and rested his chin with both hands, looking at the slowly surging black sea water...

This posture has been going on for a long time.

Thoughts also fly farther and farther.

"Master, this uncle said he could take me to Lingfeng Island."

The voice of Guhuo Niao rang in Chen Beibei's ears, pulling Chen Beibei's thoughts back. Lingfeng Island is the small island where Xiaolian's home is located.

Chen Beibei's eyes fell on Gu Huo Niao, and beside Gu Huo Niao stood a man in his 60s or [-]s who was dressed very plainly.

Thin and dark-skinned.

It's probably the appearance of being weather-beaten.

"Well, then... please leave now. It's so late, it's not safe to go to sea, so the boat fare will be a little more."

Chen Beibei said.

"Just the normal fare."

Uncle said so.

Then the sails were drawn, and the boat was on the sea, ups and downs, gradually drifting away, heading towards Lingfeng Island. From a distance, it would feel very small, like a dead leaf.

……

"Clam essence, wake up quickly."

Jiaotu shook the boy beside him and said to him.

The two slept for almost a day and a night, and when Jiaotu woke up, it was already dark.But at this time, I was already hungry, so I had to wake up the clam essence.

The clam spirit woke up from a deep sleep, even though she was woken up, there was still no trace of displeasure on the clam spirit's face.

"Jiaotu, what's wrong?"

Clam Jing rubbed her eyes and asked Jiao Tu.

"I... I'm hungry..."

Jiaotu pressed his stomach with his hand and replied.

At this time, Jiaotu was indeed hungry, because after sleeping for a day, it meant that he hadn't eaten all day.

"Then let's go to the sea, and I'll find you something to eat."

Clam Jing looked at Jiao Tu and said to her.

"No, if we go back now, it will take a lot of time for us to come back. We haven't figured out the death of that girl, and whether Xia Mu is good or bad."

Jiaotu said seriously.

"But if we don't go back, we won't be able to find food in the human world. And...and in the human world, if we want to exchange for food, we need something."

The clam spirit said.

This thing is money.

"Well... I know that too, so let's find a way to get some money now."

Jiaotu said.

Making money is not easy, even for humans who are familiar with how to make money, it is difficult to make enough money, let alone Jiaotu and Clam Essence, two little monsters.

"Jiaotu, do you know how to make money?"

The clam spirit asked suspiciously.

"I don't know, that's why I said 'get'"

Jiaotu replied.

Ten minutes later, Jiao Tu and Mu Jing came to a small alley not far from the tavern, where they were quietly waiting for an unlucky drunk.

The alley was filled with an unpleasant smell.

In such a place, because there are few people, some drunks often come here to pee. Although it is very uncivilized, this place is just like that.

There are people who don't know each other everywhere, and what they do is even more indifferent.

"Jiaotu, do you really want to do this?"

Clam Jing held a brick in his hand, looked at Jiao Tu, and asked suspiciously.

"Ah."

Jiaotu replied in the affirmative.

Before that, Jiaotu had already told Clam Jing that Bricks should only be used when necessary, and if they could get the wallet smoothly, then run away.

This is the only way Jiaotu can think of now if he wants to live in the human world.

Of course, there is another one.

Just like the woman on Chunyu Street, it is impossible for Jiaotu to choose that road, because in that case, even if he can live in the human world, it would be meaningless.

What Jiaotu wanted to find.

It is a sweet love, a love that is the same color as myself, pure blue.

Soon, a drunken man walked into this small alley with his pants half down.

"Hurry up, grab it and run."

Jiaotu looked at the clam essence and shouted to him.

The man was too drunk, and his reaction became a lot slower. Even after hearing Jiaotu's words, the clam spirit easily snatched his wallet.

The clam essence did listen to Jiaotu's words, snatched it and ran away.

However, Jiaotu was stopped by a drunk alone in the small alley, which was so narrow that the man's body almost blocked the way.

Jiaotu was a little anxious.

However, he still pushed the drunk man away fiercely, and ran past the drunk man.

In the panic, a blue shoe was left behind.

It's a very simple cloth shoe.

……

After nearly two hours of wandering at sea, Chen Beibei and the others finally arrived at Xiaolian's hometown, Lingfeng Island.

After paying the fare.

The lonely boatman, again shaking his boat, slowly disappeared into the black sea.

If there is a huge wave on the sea, the boatman may die...

"What a deserted island."

Guan Hu looked at the surrounding scene and said slowly.

This small island is indeed desolate, with sparse vegetation and bare loess everywhere. I have just landed on the island, and I haven't seen the houses where the residents live.

"Let's go find Xiaolian's house quickly."

Chen Beibei said.

This is a small inhabited island, which is obvious, and it can be confirmed by seeing the wheat and corn planted on the ground.

Gu Huo Niao and Inugami walked in front, leading the way, and also inquiring about the situation ahead.

Chen Beibei and the others followed behind the two of them.

"Living in such a place, if some disaster happens, I will probably starve."

Zashiki Doji said slowly.

If the land on the small island is fertile, then it is not bad, but this is obviously not the case on this small island, and the growth of crops is not ideal.

Probably not too much food can be grown.

In this case, if the weather is not good, the drought and continuous rainfall will make the food that is already small become even less.

Sometimes even the money for buying seeds and fertilizers is not earned back.

"Well, but the residents of Lingfeng Island have probably lived here for many years, and they can survive for so many years, so even starvation is not so unbearable for them."

Snow Maiden replied.

Living in this environment all the time, even if it is pain and poverty, it will actually be made less fearful by the ordinary time.

It may even become a part of life.

Then in this hard life, find some happiness.

Zashiki Doji could understand what Yuki-onna said probably meant something like this.

　Salary has been paid. Last month, I worked for 29 and a half days, and paid a total of 4724 yuan. (Go to work at 7:400 in the morning and leave at 9:00 in the evening. It’s normal to leave work after [-]:[-], usually after [-]:[-], depending on the mood of the management.) Well, in the factory, it’s probably like this!
　　
　
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