flstandardbreds Chapter 182 I'm just taking a look.
Chapter 182 I'm just taking a look.
They set off without hesitation, even though Tang Gua, Qiezi, and Xiaobai were added to the plan. But since it was a promise, Hozuki wouldn't easily go back on his word.
The small hell where Izanami is located is not far from the Enma Palace. Hozuki and his group arrived at the entrance of Izanami's palace in no time while riding the Oboroguruma.
Somewhat like the mansion of a small cherry blossom tree in ancient times, the palace of Izanami looks very magnificent, with walls that seem to stretch as far as the eye can see, following the structure of ancient earthen walls and bricks.
What's most striking is the long corridor leading to the entrance to the mansion. Above the corridor hangs a huge plaque with five large characters written from right to left: "Izanami-dono" (Izanami Palace).
Each section of the corridor was supported by a red pillar, and on each pillar was a dead person bound hand and foot, groaning in agony from the flames burning beneath their feet.
"...What an amazing building!" Tang Gua exclaimed in amazement as he looked at the scene of the burning dead.
"The proportions of the dead and the flames are quite harmonious, aren't they?"
Since arriving at this place, Yu Bai noticed that Hozuki's mood seemed to have improved considerably, and he was even in the mood to joke with Tang Gua and the others.
However, when Hozuki spoke of the identities of these dead, his tone turned cold.
"This is the hell where the dead who committed the sin of 'killing is redemption' reside. Those tied to the pillars are the villagers who once sacrificed me."
After saying that, Hozuki coldly thrust the spiked club in his hand into the face of one of the dead.
"Every assistant is just settling personal scores!" Tang Gua thought to himself.
Sure enough, in this hell, you can't mess with this petty, vengeful, and capable of taking revenge on your aide!
"Hmm? Bai, what's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"
Yu Bai, who had been following the group, had remained silent ever since he saw the dead bound to the pillars and subjected to the flames. Hozuki, who had been subtly observing him, noticed Yu Bai's unusual behavior.
"I……"
Yu Bai felt as if the television set in front of him was an old, worn-out television, which had been flickering with static ever since he arrived and saw the dead.
His consciousness gradually faded, and he could barely keep his eyes open.
When Yu Bai felt his body being gently embraced by Hozuki beside him, he wanted to say something, but at this moment his body seemed to have all his energy drained, leaving him unable to muster even a shred of strength.
"Lord Yu Bai, are you alright?"
Yu Bai's behavior made everyone realize that something was wrong. Tang Gua, Qiezi, and Xiaobai all surrounded him, their faces showing worry.
Hozuki frowned deeply upon seeing Yu Bai, whose face was pale and whose eyes were almost closed. A hint of anxiety flashed in his dark eyes, and a sense of panic welled up from the depths of his heart.
The last time I had this feeling was when...
Hozuki shook his head violently, banishing the inappropriate thoughts from his mind. The most important thing now was to find out what was wrong with Yu Bai.
Hozuki didn't know why Yu Bai had suddenly become like this; all he knew was that he didn't want to lose Yu Bai again.
As he thought this, Hozuki bent down and scooped up Yu Bai, who was almost unable to stand, into his arms in a princess carry.
Although he hated that guy, he had to admit that the guy's medical skills were the best, and Yu Bai needed the doctor's treatment now.
"Tsk!"
Hozuki clicked his tongue in annoyance, then turned to Tang Gua and Qiezi and instructed them, "Tang Gua and Qiezi, go back and tell King Yama that I'm taking Yu Bai to Heaven to find that damned divine doctor. If I can't get back tomorrow, ask for leave for me, understand?"
"Yes, Lord Hozuki" x2
Upon hearing Tang Gua and Qiezi's reply, Hozuki picked up Yu Bai and ran towards the direction of the Oboroguruma. He was going to Heaven to find that quack doctor, Bai Ze.
Yu Bai was held in Hozuki's arms, smelling the pleasant, cool fragrance emanating from him. His consciousness grew increasingly hazy until he finally entered complete darkness.
……
"So, where is this?"
When Yu Bai suddenly awoke from the endless darkness, he was astonished to find himself once again in a completely unfamiliar environment.
With that familiar opening, you know without even thinking that you've time-traveled again.
However, after observing for the past few days, Yu Bai discovered that his time travel this time seemed to be a little different from his previous time travel experiences.
From the moment he regained consciousness, Yu Bai immediately set out to explore the timeline in which he had traveled through time.
The houses were extremely primitive, the largest groups being human villages, with no towns. Through the language spoken by the people, Yu Bai confirmed that he was still in Sakura's timeline.
The people here are dressed very simply, their clothes looking somewhat like those from before the Heian period.
Furthermore, besides humans, there were many monsters and spirits in this era, which further convinced Yu Bai that he was currently in the land of Little Sakura, a long, long time ago.
Having resolved the timeline issue, Yu Bai sighed as he watched the people walking past him without glancing at him.
There's another problem: it seems I traveled through time and space as a soul, so those people couldn't see me at all.
In the past few days, he has tried countless methods, whether he makes faces at others or suddenly appears in front of them, but no one can see him.
And, worst of all, he can't even touch anyone except for being invisible to others; like a real ghost, he can even pass through other people's bodies.
Similarly, walls and doors are no obstacle for Yu Bai. For Yu Bai now, passing through walls is a piece of cake.
"So, what exactly happened?"
He remembered that he had only visited the Izanami Palace with Hozuki, so how did it turn out like this?
"Hit him! Hit him! That Ding guy is a jinx; anyone who's with him is doomed!"
"That's right, that's right. I heard that Ding's parents died because of him."
"Get out of our village! You're not welcome here!"
A noisy commotion came from not far away, and Yu Bai frowned as he listened to the meaning behind the words.
The voices sounded like those of several children, and they seemed to be ganging up on someone else.
Yu Bai decided to go forward and see what was going on.
……
Yu Bai: I was just taking a look around, how did I end up time-traveling again? This time it's a soul-traveling experience.
Hozuki: Although I don't want to see that stupid divine beast, Yu Bai's situation is the most important thing right now. (He picks up Yu Bai and runs towards Peach Blossom Village.)