After Fujiwara No Chiko simply tidied up, she was escorted out of the palace gate. The moment she stepped out of the gate, she felt an unprecedented sense of relief. She was only ten years old. Ten years old. Children of the same age didn't know how to take care of themselves, but she had already taken care of others for two years.
Fujiwara No Chiko didn't even turn her head, and directly walked towards the smiling Master Kong Wen. What made her feel strange was that there was a person she didn't recognize standing beside Master Kong Wen. This person was dressed in white, with a veil over his face and a long sword at his waist.
"Thank you for saving my life, Master," Fujiwara No Chiko walked in front of Master Kong Wen and knelt down on the ground with a thump, giving him a big bow.
"Chiko, you've suffered, quickly get up." Master Kong Wen said as he helped Fujiwara No Chiko up. Looking at this young but sensible child, Master Kong Wen looked up to the sky and sighed, "Fujiwara bro, Chiko has been rescued, you can rest in peace."
"She's Fujiwara No Chiko?" The person beside Master Kong Wen said. It was a man's voice.
"That's right, she's Fujiwara Kaga's only daughter, Fujiwara No Chiko." Master Kong Wen answered while saying to Fujiwara No Chiko, "Chiko, quickly come and greet your master, Ito-san."
"Master?" Fujiwara No Chiko's face was full of confusion.
"That's right. You'll follow Ito-san from now on. "Master Kong Wen turned to the man in white," I'll leave Chiko to you. "
"Mm." The man in white nodded.
"Chiko," Master Kong Wen lowered his body and pressed his hand on Fujiwara No Chiko's shoulder, "Although you're free now, people's hearts are unpredictable and unpredictable. Although your days in the Imperial Palace are tough, they are very safe. After all, not just anyone can enter the Imperial Palace. Now that you have regained your freedom, those who framed your father may come looking for you in the future. I am a monk, I can chant Buddhist scriptures and exorcise demons, but when it comes to protecting your safety, this Ito-san is more suitable for you than me. He will be your master from now on. You have to listen to him and learn from him. One day, you will be able to bring glory to the Fujiwara clan again, "Master Kong Wen said as he pulled Fujiwara No Chiko into his arms." Do you understand? "
"Yes." Fujiwara No Chiko said with tears in her eyes. "I understand." At this time, she had no one to rely on. Master Kong Wen was the closest person to her at this time. He didn't expect that he would have to part ways with Grandmaster Kong Wen just as he regained his freedom.
Thinking of this, she looked at the man in white. The man in white was also looking at her expressionlessly.
"Alright." Master Kong Wen got up and held Fujiwara No Chiko's hand as he walked in front of the man in white. "Call me master."
"Master." Fujiwara No Chiko knelt on the ground. Although she was young, she had seen all kinds of situations in the Imperial Palace and was familiar with all kinds of etiquette. In the past two years, the young Fujiwara No Chiko had become more thoughtful and mature.
"Yes." The man in white nodded and said, "Get up."
Fujiwara No Chiko got up and stood to the side.
"Don't worry." The man in white said to Master Kong Wen, "I will do my best."
Master Kong Wen nodded.
"Chiko, it's getting late. Go with your master. If there is a chance in the future, I will come and see you. "Master Kong Wen said to Fujiwara No Chiko.
Fujiwara No Chiko nodded sensibly with tears in her eyes.
After the man in white nodded to Master Kong Wen, he took Fujiwara No Chiko's hand and turned to leave.
Looking at Fujiwara No Chiko who kept looking back at him, Master Kong Wen hardened his heart and turned to leave with large strides.
Fujiwara No Chiko followed her master, Ito Fumio, to a noodle house called "Yoshino Ramen". The master and disciple found a private room and sat down.
"Are you hungry?" Ito Fumio asked Fujiwara No Chiko.
"Yes." Fujiwara No Chiko replied.
"A large bowl of bone broth ramen." Ito Fumio said to the owner. The ramen here was very famous. The ingredients were exquisite and the broth was rich. He often came here to buy ramen and was familiar with the owner of the noodle house. Even though he always packed it away.
A large bowl of steaming hot ramen was quickly served. There were barbecued pork, eggs, bamboo shoots, pickles, stewed meat, corn, chopped green onions, seaweed, and seaweed. The rich side dishes and the rich aroma made Fujiwara No Chiko who ate plain tea every day salivate. Ever since she entered the palace and became a servant, she had never eaten authentic ramen. Although she was salivating, she still pushed the bowl of ramen in front of her master Ito Fumio.
"Aren't you hungry? Why aren't you eating? "Ito Fumio said.
"Master, eat first." Fujiwara No Chiko swallowed her saliva while staring at the ramen.
Ito Fumio was stunned for a moment and then said, "I have already eaten. You eat first." After saying that, he gently pushed the bowl with his index finger and middle finger. Before his fingers touched the bowl, the bowl slid in front of Fujiwara No Chiko.
Fujiwara No Chiko was immediately shocked speechless by Ito Fumio's magic.
"Eat the ramen." Ito Fumio said calmly.
"Okay." Fujiwara No Chiko regained her senses and began to wolf down the ramen. No matter how good the magic trick was, it could not satisfy her hunger. Right now, filling her stomach was the only thing she wanted.
Soon, a large bowl of ramen was devoured by Fujiwara No Chiko like a tornado. Fujiwara No Chiko put down the chopsticks and stared at Ito Fumio, then looked at the bowl without saying anything.
"Boss, give me another bowl." Ito Fumio called out to the boss again.
Just like that, Fujiwara No Chiko ate three bowls of bone broth ramen before she sat down on the cushion with a satisfied burp. This ramen was too delicious. If it wasn't for her bloated stomach, she would have eaten another bowl.
"Are you full?" Ito Fumio asked.
"Yes." Fujiwara No Chiko replied.
"Let's go." Ito Fumio took out some money from his pocket and put it on the table, then walked out of the noodle house with Fujiwara No Chiko.
"Master," Fujiwara No Chiko raised her head and said to Ito Fumio while walking, "Where are we going?"
"Mount Fuji." Ito Fumio replied.
"Do you live in Mount Fuji?" Fujiwara No Chiko continued to ask.
"Yes." Ito Fumio replied.
"Alone?" Children always have so many questions.
"Now it's two people." Ito Fumio said.
"Oh." Fujiwara No Chiko replied.
The two talked as they walked toward Mount Fuji. Two hours later, the master and apprentice arrived at the foot of Mount Fuji.
Mount Fuji, the highest mountain in Japan, is located at the border of Shizuoka Prefecture and Yamanashi Prefecture. It is a huge volcano, the mountain peaks are high into the clouds, and the peak is covered with snow. From afar, it looks like a fan hanging upside down in the air, so it is also called "Jade Fan".
Looking at Mount Fuji in front of her, Fujiwara No Chiko's eyes turned red. When her father Fujiwara Kaga was still alive, he often took her here to play. She clearly remembered that every time she couldn't walk, her father would let her ride on his neck. Those were the happiest days of her life. Now that her father has passed away, the beautiful scenery in front of her didn't make her happy. Instead, it made her feel nostalgic.
Fujiwara No Chiko looked at the beautiful scenery in front of her, thinking of the past, and tears flowed down in pairs. She wiped her tears with her small hands, bit her lower lip, and tried not to cry out loud.
"If you want to cry, then cry." Ito Fumio said calmly. He already learned about Fujiwara No Chiko's life from Master Kong Wen. To be honest, such a big ordeal shouldn't happen to such a young Fujiwara No Chiko.
"Wah!" After hearing Ito Fumio's words, Fujiwara No Chiko could no longer control the grief in her heart and burst into tears.
Ito Fumio was silent, letting Fujiwara No Chiko cry to her heart's content. Such a big pain in her heart, if she doesn't vent it out, she will get sick.
Fujiwara No Chiko cried for half an hour before she slowly calmed down. Looking at Fujiwara No Chiko whose eyes were swollen like peaches, Ito Fumio touched Fujiwara No Chiko's head.
"Chiko, follow me up the mountain." Ito Fumio said.
"Okay." Fujiwara No Chiko sobbed as she wiped her tears and replied.
Ito Fumio held Fujiwara No Chiko's small hand and slowly walked towards the top of Mount Fuji. The two walked for less than an hour and arrived at the mountainside of Mount Fuji. At this time, the air has become very cold, different from the warm climate at the foot of the mountain, Fujiwara No Chiko, who was wearing thin clothes, began to shiver from the cold.
Seeing this scene, Ito Fumio immediately stopped and bent down to pick up Fujiwara No Chiko with one arm.
"Master, I can walk by myself." Fujiwara No Chiko replied.
"Hold on tight." Ito Fumio said to Fujiwara No Chiko. "We'll be there soon." After saying that, he used his movement technique and dashed on the rugged mountain road. Ito Fumio's feet did not touch the ground, as if he was floating on the ground, he quickly flew towards the top of the mountain.
At this time, Fujiwara No Chiko, who was in his arms, was surprised and happy. She was surprised because she had never flown like this before, and happy because her master was so powerful. In the future, if she learned this skill, she would be able to personally avenge her father.
Sure enough, as the two got closer to the top of the mountain, the temperature of the air became colder and colder. Although the young Fujiwara No Chiko was in Ito Fumio's arms, she was still shivering from the cold, and her nose was running.
Ito Fumio, who was rushing up, felt Fujiwara No Chiko in his arms shivering. He immediately slowed down and stimulated the True Qi in his body. An invisible True Qi was slowly released from his hand, and directly flowed through his palm into Fujiwara No Chiko's body.
The shivering Fujiwara No Chiko suddenly felt a warm current flowing from Ito Fumio's palm into her body, and the cold in her body immediately disappeared. Although the young Fujiwara No Chiko did not understand what was going on, she knew that her master was helping her to expel the cold. The sensible Fujiwara No Chiko immediately took off the scarf around her neck and put it on Ito Fumio.
Ito Fumio frowned and did not say anything.
Just as the master and disciple were slowly drifting, they suddenly heard the sound of something breaking through the air, and three cold lights shot towards them from the top of the mountain.
Master Kong Wen was right, as soon as they left the palace, someone came to eliminate them! Ito Fumio thought to himself as he abruptly leaped into the air, dodging the three cold lights. He slowly landed on a huge rock, and coldly stared at the top of the mountain.
"Boom!" The three cold lights hit the rock on the ground, and in an instant, the rock shattered, and snow fluttered in the air.
Fujiwara No Chiko was frightened by the scene in front of her, and immediately hugged Ito Fumio's neck tightly, not daring to breathe.
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