Hoshino Junka said: "No, I can't watch you walk into the fire pit. My sister is a Celestial Maiden, but her character is somewhat cowardly and she's not helpful at all in this matter. If it were me, I would fight with all my might not to let them sacrifice you."

Just after Junka finished speaking, a woman's voice came from the doorway.

"Xiao Xia, what do you mean by overturning the sky?"

Ling Zhenfei and Hoshino Junka looked towards the door and saw Hoshino Meigetsu walk in with a frigid face, carrying an aura of authority without anger.

"Junka, you've become bold, talking behind my back," Meigetsu said angrily to Junka as she walked over.

It seemed like Junka used to be afraid of her sister, but she was fearless now and said to Meigetsu, "So what if I talk behind your back? I dare to say it in front of you because I'm speaking the truth."

"What truth did you speak?" Meigetsu asked furiously.

Junka said, "What did I say wrong? You are too cowardly. You are the Celestial Maiden of our Ittō-ryū, but why is it that your words have no weight? What does this matter have to do with Ling Zhenfei, why sacrifice him, is this right?

Is this the spirit of Bushido? If placed in society, this is illegal, but you do it blatantly, you're courting retribution, do you know that?"

"What do you know? Do you think I want this? I'm not like Daredevil, I'm just someone with a title but no authority. Do you think I haven't tried to fight for it? Does it matter?"

The two women argued in front of Ling Zhenfei, and although he tried to mediate, it was to no avail. The argument grew increasingly fierce. No matter how much Zhenfei tried to intervene, it was useless.

"Pa!"

In the midst of the argument, Meigetsu suddenly slapped Junka, and the scene went silent instantly. No one expected them to resort to physical violence.

Zhenfei was shocked to see Meigetsu hit Junka, and on Junka's face was a clear red mark.

After striking Junka, Meigetsu was momentarily stunned, wanting to explain something.

"Meigetsu, you're just venting your anger on me. If you have the guts, vent it at someone else! If you have the guts, save Ling Zhenfei! I can't count on you, I have to rely on myself!"

Having said that, Junka covered her face and ran out.

"Xiao Xia, come back, where are you going?" But no matter how much Meigetsu shouted, Junka ran away and did not return.

"Where is she going? She won't do anything foolish, right?" Meigetsu muttered to herself, while Ling Zhenfei said, "You better bring her back. She might be going to find Watanabe Hideaki to kidnap him.

"What did you say? Kidnap Watanabe Hideaki? Watanabe Hideaki is at the Watanabe Family, it's too dangerous. I'll go bring her back." With those words, Meigetsu chased out.

Zhenfei watched the two run off, his heart filled with emotions. Sister ignores everything, not knowing the bitterness in her elder sister's heart.

In truth, being a Celestial Maiden is not that easy for Hoshino Meigetsu.

After they left, Ling Zhenfei began seriously considering what to do. He wanted to leave but couldn't, and if he didn't by tomorrow, he'd be in Watanabe Kazushi's hands, making escape impossible.

Although he had learned the Spiritual Energy Deprivation from the Heaven-Devouring Divine Cloth, this technique couldn't threaten Watanabe Kazushi due to its cross-level limitations. Seemingly, another solution was needed.

One option was to quickly break through to the Realm of Reaching Wisdom, which would allow Spiritual Energy Deprivation to affect Watanabe Kazushi, and there might be a chance to defeat him.

If all else failed and he really fell into Watanabe Kazushi's hands, he'd have to figure out how to stall him and then find another way to escape.

Time flew by during cultivation, and soon it was midnight. Outside, the darkness was profound, and Zhenfei's cell was silent.

In the massive cell, only a dim small lamp illuminated all areas. Zhenfei's brows twitched slightly, as he suddenly felt Spiritual Energy approaching.

Zhenfei was startled, wondering who would come at this hour. His hearing was precise, he soon detected faint sounds of fighting outside, but the sounds vanished quickly.

Zhenfei was puzzled, not knowing what had happened, but soon he heard light footsteps approaching from outside.

From afar, he saw the visitor was Meigetsu, who wore a veil on her face, moving quickly, reaching Zhenfei's cell in a flash.

"Ling Zhenfei, hurry up and leave!" After speaking, a dagger appeared in her hand, and with a swipe, she broke the lock on the cell.

Zhenfei asked in shock, "What are you doing?"

Meigetsu said, "What else would I be doing? Of course, rescuing you."

After speaking, Meigetsu pulled Zhenfei to leave but was grabbed by Zhenfei instead.

"Was it you who fought outside just now?"

Meigetsu said, "I've already knocked them out, take this chance to escape quickly."

Even though Meigetsu said this, Zhenfei didn't move: "There are so many guards outside, didn't they see you during the fight?"

Meigetsu said, "Don't worry about me, just leave. After you exit, head south, there's a car leading straight to Nagoya."

Zhenfei said, "Meigetsu, don't be foolish. If I leave, what about you? They'll know you let me go, what will happen to you then?"

Meigetsu was stunned by Zhenfei's words, then said, "I'm the Celestial Maiden, they won't do anything to me, can they kill their own Celestial Maiden?"

Observing Meigetsu's expression, Zhenfei knew it wouldn't be simple. As a Celestial Maiden, mistakes lead to harsher punishments.

Regarding cruelty, the Japanese can be ruthless, so Meigetsu would undoubtedly face a miserable end.

"Don't worry about me, I won't leave."

After speaking, Zhenfei returned to his bed, even patting the straw on the bed as he prepared to sleep.

Meigetsu rushed forward: "Zhenfei, what are you doing? There won't be another chance if you don't leave."

Gazing at Meigetsu, Zhenfei said, "If I leave, you'll face a tragic end, unless you leave with me. Otherwise, I will not go."

Meigetsu was stunned and said, "I can't leave, though I've grown tired of this life, I still have my brothers, sisters, and most importantly, my father here needing care.

If I leave, they would be implicated, and our family's status would plummet, so no matter what, I can't leave."

Zhenfei understood Meigetsu couldn't break free from being a Celestial Maiden, and there were many depending on her title for a better life.

"Then I absolutely can't leave. If I go, it would implicate you. You shouldn't have come tonight."

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