But I also want to explain to Mr. Ling that they are all low-level ninjas from the Iga-ryu, and they need to completely follow orders. Their duty is to search all suspicious places, so they are serious and responsible now."

Watanabe Hideaki's few words surprised Ling Zhenfei immensely, almost making him see things in a new light. These two sentences were spoken neither obsequiously nor arrogant, creating an opportunity to resolve the situation for both parties without offending anyone, while making each side feel their actions were justified.

However, Ling Zhenfei knew there was indeed a Hoshino Meigetsu in his room, so if they really searched, it certainly wouldn't withstand investigation.

Ling Zhenfei said, "If you all want to search, I have nothing to say, since this is indeed the Watanabe Family's place. But please tell Mr. Watanabe Nagayumi, that I'll move out now and leave the Watanabe Family."

Ling Zhenfei certainly couldn't give up any hope. As long as there was a possibility, he would strive for it, because there's no room for compromise in this matter.

The person looked at Watanabe Hideaki and said, "Miss, what should we do? We also need to report back. Especially since I clearly heard a voice in the room just now, that's why I'm insisting on a search."

Watanabe Hideaki also looked slightly troubled, and he glanced at Ling Zhenfei saying, "Don't worry, Mr. Ling, we respect you and will definitely not go in to search. But is it OK if I go in and take a look?"

Ling Zhenfei thought for a moment. If he insisted any further, it would surely raise suspicions with Watanabe Hideaki. If Watanabe Hideaki was just going in for a walkthrough, as long as he didn't actually search, there should be no problem.

Ling Zhenfei said, "This small place only has a bedroom and a bathroom. What's there to search? You can see the whole place from the doorway. Could anyone really hide here?"

Watanabe Hideaki smiled and said, "Exactly, I really trust Mr. Ling Zhenfei, so there's absolutely no way he could be hiding an assassin. How about this, I'll go in and take a walkaround, just to complete their mission."

Ling Zhenfei thought for a moment and said, "Alright, let's do it this way then. I'm very glad Miss Watanabe trusts me. If even you don't believe me, then I can really just leave Watanabe Manor."

This was Ling Zhenfei speaking to Watanabe Hideaki. If Watanabe Hideaki went in and really searched, there would be no way for Hoshino Meigetsu to avoid discovery.

Watanabe Hideaki smiled and said, "Don't worry. I'm well aware of the situation and I trust Mr. Ling."

After saying that, he walked towards Ling Zhenfei's small room, with those people following him to the doorway of Ling Zhenfei's room.

Watanabe Hideaki went inside the room. The room wasn't very large, just had a bedroom, which was relatively big, accompanied by a small living area, but everything could be seen at a glance, along with a bathroom.

The bathroom could be used for bathing and other issues, with a door between the two, and that was the main area those people focused on searching. Watanabe Hideaki walked inside and directly headed for the bathroom, opening the door.

This made the whole room clear to see, and there was clearly no one in the bathroom.

Watanabe Hideaki walked outside and said, "Alright, you must be satisfied by now. There's absolutely no one in there."

Despite this, one person said, "Miss, it seems like you're just humoring us. Since you said you were going in to search, you should at least open the closet and take a look, right?"

This remark stunned Ling Zhenfei for a moment, because he knew Hoshino Meigetsu was hiding in the closet. If the closet was opened, everything would be exposed.

Ling Zhenfei hurriedly said, "Don't be excessive. Letting one person in was already a huge compromise. You're really overstepping."

Watanabe Hideaki also said, "Exactly, you're being too presumptuous, aren't you? Are you saying you don't even trust me?"

The person smiled and said, "Miss, you've already checked the room, and opening the closet won't take but a few seconds."

Ling Zhenfei was so agitated that his face started sweating. If Watanabe Hideaki opened that closet, everything would be over.

By then, Hoshino Meigetsu's exposure would drag Ling Zhenfei down as well, forcing him to flee with Hoshino Meigetsu, thereby entangling himself in a blood feud between the Watanabe and Hoshino families.

This was something Ling Zhenfei was extremely reluctant to see, because his purpose in coming to Japan was not this. He wanted to seize an opportunity to obtain the Heaven-Devouring Divine Cloth, which was his ultimate goal, and he couldn't afford small losses for a big win.

Watanabe Hideaki also seemed a bit angry at those people. "What, do my words no longer carry weight? If I say there's no one, there's no one."

Those people said, "Miss, you don't understand; if we don't find the assassin, the punishment for us will be too severe. That's why we're so determined to search every inch of land. Please don't blame us."

"Exactly, Miss, we're only asking to open the closet and have a look. After that, we'll leave immediately. We're doing this for the safety of the Watanabe Family. I hope you'll cooperate with us."

Watanabe Hideaki became genuinely incensed and said, "Fine, isn't it just opening a closet? But let it be known, if there's no one in the closet, you'll apologize to Mr. Ling."

Those few people looked very serious and earnest, clearly having made up their minds.

"Of course, if no one's in the closet, we'll definitely apologize to Mr. Ling. We know Mr. Ling will understand us; we really have no other choice."

Ling Zhenfei listened to the conversation between the two groups, and his heart was streaming with cold sweat, filled with intense excitement and anxiety.

He was contemplating what to do after the closet was opened. At that time, it would be a total loss. He had even planned out how to handle these few people.

Ling Zhenfei was ready. As soon as the situation turned unfavorable, he would overpower these people and leave. As for the Heaven-Devouring Divine Cloth, he would just wait to return for it later.

After all, he already knew the location of the Heaven-Devouring Divine Cloth. As long as he could find a way to sneak to the top floor and steal it, that would suffice.

Watanabe Hideaki, with a hint of anger on his face, said to those few people, "Alright, this is on you."

After saying that, Watanabe Hideaki walked toward the closet. Ling Zhenfei's emotions grew even more rampant, and even Northern Spiritual Energy began to gather in his hands.

Watanabe Hideaki walked over and opened the closet door at once, as the closet was right beside the bed, revealing the contents for all to see.

The closet contained only a few clothes, nothing else visible, not even a single article of Ling Zhenfei's clothing.

Ling Zhenfei's heart skipped a beat. He originally thought Hoshino Meigetsu was inside the closet, but it turned out he wasn't there.

Watanabe Hideaki said to those people, "Did you see clearly? Isn't there no one in there?"

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