Chapter 640 Intensive Special Training (3)
Masks have existed since ancient times, and their most primitive function is often used for sacrifice. In other words, from the beginning of their birth, masks have been associated with Religion, mythology, and beliefs have a profound connection, and similar traditions exist in ancient cultures around the world.
Once people put on a mask, their true face will be hidden, and then the image they want to represent will be revealed to show others.
Especially in sacrificial rituals, at this moment, the person wearing the mask is not himself, but the character shown on the mask. He can be a god, a demon, a beast...
"That..." In the room, Suzuna looked at the masks on the surrounding walls uneasily. She could feel that these masks were no longer the same as before. It was completely different, but she didn't know what exactly had changed.
So she asked: "...Mr. Qian, why do you want us to come back here? Can these skills really make us stronger?"
"In Chinese culture, there is a [ "The culture of Nuo noodles." Qian Xiaoyi sat in the middle of the room and did not answer directly. Instead, he said quietly to the Suzuna siblings: "This culture originated from the original [Witch] culture and was developed in China and Japan. During the two thousand years of cultural exchange between China and the United States, it has gradually spread to Japan. For example, on the day before the beginning of spring, Japan has the custom of throwing beans to drive away ghosts, which originated from the ancient Chinese [Zhu Nuo]..."
Suzuna and Takuya swallowed in unison, feeling that under Qian Xiaoyi's narration, the temperature in the sweltering room had quietly changed even though it was a hot summer day.
Qian Xiaoyi continued to explain: "During this cultural exchange, the culture of Nuo noodles has also been integrated into itself by the local Japanese culture, and in turn created your own Noh noodles... Noh noodles in In the beginning, her role was to offer sacrifices. Even if she was a shrine maiden, she would sometimes wear a mask. After continuous development, Neng Mian evolved into the current art form."
Lingna seemed to understand what Qian Xiaoyi meant. She asked tentatively: "Mr. Qian, do you mean... …These abilities have something in common with my abilities, can they help me become stronger?”
Qian Xiaoyi nodded: "As a witch, your job is to communicate with the gods, so communication is your strength. You always feel that you are weak and need others to protect you. In fact, it is just that you have not fully realized your strengths."
Suzuna actually blushed a little. This was the first time someone praised her for removing spirits. Before, it was because she couldn't handle the real commissions for removing spirits, so she went down the wrong path and relied on coaxing. The employer is the main means of making money. Unexpectedly, someone told her now that it was not that her ability was too poor, but that she was just using it in the wrong place.
Originally, she had the mentality of "rubbish to the end", but now she had a mentality of really wanting to become stronger, and asked actively: "Mr. Qian, what should I do?"
“Communication and acting are your best tricks.” Qian Xiaoyi said: “Whether it’s with the help of the power of gods or the power of demons and monsters, you should be able to do it, so have you tried it? "
Qian Xiaoyi stood up and handed a [Hannya] evil ghost mask to Suzuna.
Suzuna took it in her hand. Looking at the spiteful face, Suzuna couldn't help but shudder, as if a voice was tempting her to wear this mask.
Fear made Suzuna retreat. She laughed dryly and said: "But... Mr. Qian, this kind of thing is very dangerous, right? Making a deal with an evil spirit or something... How about we give it a try first? Try those gentler nengmian, such as the old man or..."
"Oh? Are you sure?" Qian Xiaoyi asked: "In the face of the enemy's threat, you have to use those nengmian that have no power to fight back. Instead of choosing a powerful ghost?" Suzuna said, "But there is a price to pay for the 'borrowed' power, right? The more powerful the evil ghost, the greater the price I have to pay. And if it is just a contract, it is also very dangerous..."
Qian Xiaoyi said impatiently: "Your brother is the trainee priest of your shrine, right? Just to protect you during your ceremony?"
Takuya was in a daze, and he didn't expect that it would involve him.
Qian Xiaoyi continued: "How to deal with those ghosts and gods, what kind of deal to make, and how to set up restrictions are all things you have to consider. Summon the demons, then imprison them, and then make the deal. , this kind of thing even fans of mysterious culture who have watched a few movies are confused. It’s clear, why don’t you, a real spiritual master, not know it?”
“Huh? That’s not good, right?” Suzuna asked blankly: “After summoning the ghosts and gods, you can force them to do it. Deal, if they don't comply, use ritual to destroy them... Isn't it too shameless? "
"If you don't do it, you will be the ones who die." Qian Xiaoyi said: "Do you think these things will abide by their words and lend you their power without subduing them? Overwhelm them in terms of status, do you have the guts to use their power? ? "
"So..." Suzuna asked anxiously: "We are here to use these energy faces as a medium to subdue the evil ghosts and gods they represent. However, since there are? If Mr. Qian is here, there should be no problem..."
"No, you must not make a mistake." Qian Xiaoyi waved his hand and said, "How could you imagine that I would be there to help you subdue those guys?"
"Eh? Just the two of us? !" Suzuna almost cried when she heard this. Looking at the ferocious Nomen on the wall, she didn't think she could handle this matter.
Qian Xiaoyi sneered: "Do I have to watch from the side every time you use your power? If I help, then the person they surrender and trade with will not be you, but me. ! You can only do this yourself."
"That's what I said, but..." Suzuna shook her head violently: "If you can't do it, you will definitely die!"
Qian Xiaoyi smiled and said: "I have already arranged a formation in this room, which can easily attract the Yin Qi nearby. The rest is up to you. If you don't want to participate in the special training, , then withdraw yourself, the choice is in your hands.”
Suzuna held the Hannya Nomen in her hand and watched in horror as Qian Xiaoyi left with Heita Inuyama, leaving the two siblings in the room. The Nomen all over the wall were looking at them greedily, wanting to devour them. Almost exhausted.
"Sister..."
While Suzuna was still struggling, Takuya spoke up. He lowered his head, touched his chin, and said, "I don't think it's necessarily possible. It doesn’t make sense... Maybe we can really do what Mr. Qian said.”
(End of Chapter)