Chapter 854: Shikigami
In the end, Maeda Masao allowed Qi Xuansu to leave.
Gosaku had wanted to accompany Qi Xuansu, but the latter politely declined. After all, the assembly had only just begun, and more business was sure to follow. Thus, it would be inappropriate for Gosaku to leave.
The two had simply crossed paths by chance. If fate allowed, they would meet again.
Metropolitan White watched Qi Xuansu’s departing figure in silence.
Maeda Masao opened a chest of silver Eagle coins and instructed his men to distribute them among the attending ronin. He then walked to Metropolitan White’s side and asked, “Metropolitan White, what do you think?”
Metropolitan White paused in thought and said, “I sensed a fluctuation of divine power on him.”
The Holy Court was founded on divine power. Its believers were all experts in its use, making them highly sensitive to the presence of divine power.
“Divine power?” Maeda Masao narrowed his eyes. “Why would an Onmyoji possess divine power? That’s suspicious.”
Metropolitan White replied calmly, “Whoever he is, he won’t stir any big waves. It doesn’t matter even if he reports this to the Chancellor’s Office or the Daoist Order. Frankly, the Daoist higher-ups can likely guess most of the truth already. As long as we aren’t caught red-handed, there’s always room to maneuver.”
Maeda Masao pondered for a moment and said, “I don’t share your view. I believe we should act with greater caution. There are too many uncertainties if we let him go like this. We can’t leave such a risk.”
Metropolitan White replied indifferently, “These days, Ise Province is overrun with demons. No one would find it unreasonable if a lone Onmyoji dies at their hands...”
A trace of ruthlessness flashed across Maeda Masao’s face. “Exactly. He must not leave Ise Province, not even Ichishi District.”