"Ling Zhenfei, I even thought you were dead."

Also, at that moment, it was a burst of excitement. Hoshino Meigetsu quickly left Ling Zhenfei's embrace, her face, originally cold as frost, now full of blush.

Ling Zhenfei said, "Luckily, I escaped death by fortune." Ling Zhenfei was thinking all along, about the situation with Hoshino Meigetsu earlier. Wasn't it said that a Celestial Maiden wouldn't let anyone touch her body? Yet, she directly dove into his arms.

Hoshino Meigetsu asked, "Where have you been hiding these past two days? Have you been at our Hoshino Family all along?"

Ling Zhenfei replied, "Of course not. This is a long story. I'm here today to tell you a few things."

"Go ahead, what do you want to say?" Hoshino Meigetsu asked.

Ling Zhenfei said, "Here's the thing, I know about the battle at the gate today. Although the conflict between your Ittō-ryū and the Iga-ryu wasn't started by me, it was kindled by my involvement.

I came to find you just to ask if there's any way to prevent a battle. Truth be told, besides getting injured, I've accomplished my purpose of visiting Japan.

So I can leave at any time, but leaving this unresolved leaves me feeling uneasy."

Hoshino Meigetsu replied after hearing him, "I warned you repeatedly not to treat Watanabe Kazushi, but you didn't listen. Now you should know what kind of people they are—it's too late now.

Watanabe Kazushi has already recovered, although his strength is not as formidable as before, reaching only the Dawen Realm. But even so, he is still much stronger than our people of Ittō-ryū.

With Watanabe Kazushi's personality, he will definitely take this opportunity to suppress our Ittō-ryū. Today's battle is just the prelude. The real fight starts tomorrow."

Ling Zhenfei, slightly embarrassed, said, "I've explained the matter of treating Watanabe Kazushi several times to you already, so I won't explain again. Although Watanabe Kazushi was treacherous, I got the thing I wanted.

Now, I just want to know if there's still room for remedy, or if I should find a way to leave tomorrow, making Watanabe Kazushi aware that I've left Japan."

Hoshino Meigetsu said, "You haven't understood the real reason behind things yet; it's not because you're at the Hoshino Family that they targeted our family. It's because they are now powerful.

Coming to the Hoshino Family to find you is merely a coincidental excuse, finding you is definitely good, but if they don't find you, it won't matter. Their ultimate goal is to suppress Ittō-ryū."

Ling Zhenfei nodded, "Then what can I do, just sit and watch? I'm seriously injured now and wouldn't be much help in a fight, with Watanabe Kazushi's strength."

Hoshino Meigetsu said, "For you to escape from Watanabe Kazushi's men is already very remarkable."

Ling Zhenfei suddenly remembered something and said, "But don't worry, someone has already poisoned Watanabe Kazushi. If nothing unexpected happens, the Full Moon night will be his death day."

Hoshino Meigetsu's face showed an expression of joy but quickly dimmed, "It's useless; even if your poison is strong, it might affect Watanabe Kazushi, but to directly kill him is impossible.

The three kinds of poison in his body are incredibly strong, and yet he has suppressed them for twenty years within him. So at his level of strength, perhaps poison is useless."

Ling Zhenfei's heart moved as he realized Hoshino Meigetsu's words were very accurate. He fully understood the strength of those three poisons, as they cannot kill Watanabe Kazushi, then what use of mentioning Round Moon Revelry anyhow.

Hoshino Meigetsu said, "We and Iga-ryu were bound to have a battle sooner or later; perhaps this is destiny."

"Is there really no one in Ittō-ryū capable of matching Watanabe Kazushi?" Ling Zhenfei curiously asked. Since Iga-ryu has masters of Dawen Realm, doesn't Ittō-ryū have any?

If not, how could the two families have kept a balanced rivalry for so many years.

Hoshino Meigetsu said, "The one who can match Watanabe Kazushi is my father, but he is severely injured, and he can't fight now."

Ling Zhenfei's heart moved and said, "You first found me because you wanted me to treat your father. Now that I'm here, if I can heal the old man's illness, maybe he can match Watanabe Kazushi?"

Hoshino Meigetsu sighed, "In theory, yes, but even if you heal my father's illness, whether he can quickly regain his strength is truly uncertain."

"Whatever the case, it's worth a try. Let's do this, and I will go and see him tomorrow. Hopefully, I have the ability to treat the old man."

Hoshino Meigetsu looked at Ling Zhenfei, her gaze turning clear and gentle, "Today, finding you was truly delightful for me. I was a bit emotional earlier; my body was out of control. I hope you don't mind."

Ling Zhenfei chuckled, "It's human nature; how could I mind?"

Hoshino Meigetsu said, "As a Celestial Maiden of Ittō-ryū, I am forbidden from having contact with men, so this matter must be kept secret. I don't want anyone else to know."

Ling Zhenfei said, "Alright, I'll keep it a secret. But it's really strange, why does such a thing still exist in this society? Does being a Celestial Maiden mean living like this forever?"

Hoshino Meigetsu nodded, "That's right, a Celestial Maiden is like this, for life."

"If you meet someone you love, must you live like this forever?" Ling Zhenfei was really surprised.

Hoshino Meigetsu nodded, "As a Celestial Maiden, I cannot love anyone, nor am I entitled to love others, and likewise, others are not entitled to love me."

Ling Zhenfei sighed helplessly, "Does it mean you can't even experience love in your lifetime? That truly is the most tragic thing in life."

"Love? Are you talking about love? Have you ever been in love?" Hoshino Meigetsu asked.

Ling Zhenfei nodded, "Of course I've been in love; everyone experiences love."

"What is the mysterious feeling of love then?" Hoshino Meigetsu asked curiously.

Ling Zhenfei was taken aback, wondering how he should describe the feeling of being in love. After thinking for a moment, he finally found a way to describe it.

Ling Zhenfei said, "If your heart were a glass of water, during love, all the water in your heart belongs to her, and even thirst wouldn't make you drink a sip.

This feeling can't be described; if you really want to feel it, try to find a way to have your own romance."

Hoshino Meigetsu, after listening to Ling Zhenfei, seemed thoughtful but didn't say anything.

"Alright, let's return then, tomorrow we'll check on the old man."

Hoshino Meigetsu looked at Ling Zhenfei and asked, "Where exactly have you been? Why couldn't Watanabe find you even after such a thorough search?"

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