Bleach: Stir Up the Situation

As the sake was poured into the glass, a strong aroma of wine suddenly filled the entire shrine. Although they hadn't drank it, everyone present showed an expression of enjoyment.

Jingle shook his head as if he was slightly drunk, and then said softly: "The first three cups of wine in the ceremony are King Li Ling. The taste is different when asked, but I don't know what it feels like to drink it."

Ichigo had the same expression on his face. The miraculous thing that he saw today was more than that. Unlike what he thought when he didn't participate, the oldest ceremony of Seoringei seemed to be not simple but just a symbolic meaning. After all, other than the mysterious Spirit King, it's hard to imagine anyone else with such miraculous means.

Hong Jiang picked up the wine glass with both hands, first took a small sip, the second time he picked up the wine glass and drank almost half of it, the third time he drank the wine in the glass in one sip, and then put the wine glass on the cushion with both hands.

The witch once again filled the wine glass three times, and Ye Yi held it up with both hands. Like Hong Jiang just now, she drank it in three sips, and the aroma of the wine in the air became more intense.

Inoue Orihime closed her eyes slightly, and it seemed that a flower petal rain was falling in her mind that would never stop. In the rain, she was all white and flawless, silently enjoying the silent blessings of everyone.

Of course, not only Inoue had such hallucinations, but as the second glass of wine was drank by Ye Yi, except for some old guys headed by Yamamoto, most of the people present showed a drunken expression, although they did not know what they saw. , But looking at that expression must be their happiest wish.

The witch once again filled the wine glass three times. This time she seemed to pour out all the wine in the pot, and the aroma of wine in the air was instantly pushed to the top.

Strangely, despite the strong aroma of the wine, everyone felt more sober at this time, and their attention returned to the newcomer in front.

Hong Jiang picked up the glass again, and still drank the wine in the glass three times. Every time he took a sip, the aroma of the wine in the air faded, as if everyone's wishes for a better future were placed on him and Ye Yi. body.

After taking the last sip of the wine, the aroma of the wine disappeared completely. Ichigo and the others looked at Hongjiang who slowly put down the wine glass. What just happened seemed to them just a sweet dream. The only real thing was at this moment. My sincere wishes to Hong Jiang and Ye Yi.

The shrine maiden in front of the temple waved the Kagura bell again, and the unintelligible eulogy was sung from her mouth again. Different from the previous hymns that seemed ethereal and sacred, this time the hymn sung by the priestess seemed solemn and heavy, just listening to it, Ichigo and the others couldn't help but put away their smiles and sat up straight, as if an invisible responsibility fell on their shoulders.

At the end of the eulogy, the second fog ring in the air condensed and fell, and under the guidance of the witch, drilled into another long-handled pot.

The wine glass was also poured into three times. This time, Ye Yi took the wine glass first. At the same time, a strange wine smell gradually diffused.

What kind of wine is that? It is thick and mellow with a hint of bitterness, like a pair of big hands wrapping you, but it makes people feel heavy. Although it is not disgusting, it is compared to the previous pleasant taste. is somewhat uncomfortable.

Ichigo thought of what Chun Shui said just now, if the aroma of wine represents blessings, and the blessing of the Spirit King just now reflects his satisfaction with Ye Yi and Hong Jiang, then what is happening now, could it be that there is something wrong with the ceremony?

He turned his eyes to Chun Shui, just in time to meet the other's eyes. At this moment, Chun Shui could hardly find the usual lazy comfort in his eyes. This was his rare serious time.

"Do you think there is something wrong with the ceremony?" Chun Shui seemed to see through Ichigo's mind, and Ichigo didn't go around in circles, and said bluntly: "Isn't there any? But this wine fragrance..."

Chun Shui nodded, as if to praise Ichigo for noticing this, "The aroma of wine is a reflection of the success of the three-three-nine-degree ceremony, but the aroma of wine is different for each ceremony."

"different?"

"The first etiquette is to worship the heaven, and it can also be directly said to be the king of the spirit. If the king of the spirit blesses, then the aroma of the wine will make everyone intoxicated, representing the joy of the king of the spirit. The second layer of etiquette is different, it is It is a gift to the earth, or it can be said to be a gift to the world of corpses and souls where we are."

Ichigo was a little puzzled, even if the object of the gift was different, in his opinion the blessing should be the same, and he didn't understand why there was such a big difference in performance.

Chun Shui continued to explain: "The **** of death is not only living in the soul world, but we are the existences that guard the balance of souls in the soul world and even in this world. This is not only an honor, but also a duty."

"The mellow fragrance represents the blessing and recognition of the soul world, while the bitterness is a responsibility and a warning."

"Warning?"

Chun Shui stretched out his finger and pointed at Ye Yi, who was wearing white Wugou, "Whether it's a pure white bride who wants to integrate into her husband's family, or a groom who has to take on her family's responsibility, in addition to blessings, she also warns them that even if they have a family, You must remember your identity as a **** of death, and take care of your family, but also keep in mind the responsibility of guarding the corpse and soul world."

Following Chun Shui's explanation, everyone had an expression of sudden realization. Inoue looked at Hong Jiang who was holding the wine glass after Ye Yi, and the corners of his eyes were already moist: "I wonder if the wine that Mr. Diezuka and Miss Ye Yi drink is also bitter. Taste, it's obviously a happy day, why make it so heavy."

Haiyan turned her head and smiled bitterly: "There is no way, the existence of the three-three-nine-degree ceremony in the shrine will always be higher than the blessing. I believe that they also have such mental preparations."

But no matter what, the emotions of people like Inoue are not very high at the moment, and it can't be said that there is a fly in the ointment, but the days that should be happy are also accompanied by the burden of responsibility. It is always a little uncomfortable.

Fortunately, the second ritual that begins with Yeichi and ends with Yeichi will soon end~www.NovelMTL.com~ The priestess waved the kagura bell again and recited the eulogy.

Compared with the previous two times, the eulogy this time has a lot less ceremonial feel, as if a person who knows Ye Yi and Hong Jiang well is sending blessings to the two on behalf of all relatives and friends.

The last ring in the air fell slowly, turning into wine and entering the last long-handled pot.

The witch also filled the largest wine glass three times. Just like the first time, Hong Jiang held the wine glass with both hands. This time, there was no aroma of the wine overflowing. Until he finished drinking the wine in three sips, no smell came out.

Ichigo even took a few deep breaths. He even asked about the faint floral fragrance in the air and the fragrance of the earth, but he didn't smell anything that didn't come from nature.

Inoue was also very puzzled. She had long been accustomed to the way of verifying the ceremony through taste. The first time, the happy and beautiful taste made her happy. The second time, the heavy taste was not very comfortable, but it also represented the love for Hongjiang and Ye. One's blessing.

But this third time there is no smell, is there really something wrong with the ceremony?

How is it possible, how could Mr. Butteroka and Miss Ye Yi not be blessed?