Ling Zhenfei said, "The people from the Kai Family and the Watanabe Family should still be hunting me down, so I won't go to Bin Qi Wu. I think I should go home. Do you want to come with me?"
Hoshino Junka said, "I am already yours now; wherever you go, I will go."
Ling Zhenfei asked, "How are you doing now? Can you get up?"
Hoshino Junka replied, "I feel like my bones are falling apart, and it hurts a lot there. I need to rest."
Ling Zhenfei said, "Then rest well; I'll row the boat to the shore."
Hoshino Junka said, "Haven't you noticed that my ability has already reached the Great Perfection of the Mingmu Realm? Maybe I'll break through soon."
Ling Zhenfei was startled to discover that Hoshino Junka had progressed so quickly, advancing several small levels in just one night, feeling on the verge of a breakthrough.
Ling Zhenfei rowed the boat to the shore, although it felt very close to the coastline, it took several hours before finally reaching the shore.
Hoshino Junka also barely got off the boat by then, and the two of them supported each other as they walked inland.
"This is Wulingyuan, not far from Bin Qi Wu. We haven't rested well for two days, so let's find a place to stay here," he said.
It was easy to manage since Hoshino Junka knew this place, and both Liang Tian and Ling Zhenfei planned to settle down here first.
"The people from the Kai Family and the Watanabe Family might search around. From here, you shouldn't speak anymore. I'll give you a Japanese name; let's stay here first before making decisions," Hoshino Junka suggested.
Hoshino Junka had a clear mind, even planning for Ling Zhenfei.
Ling Zhenfei said, "So, what name should I take then?"
Hoshino Junka thought for a moment and said, "Let's use a name from one aspect of our Ittō-ryū, Asou Tarou."
"Alright, although it sounds quite unpleasant, let's go with it," Ling Zhenfei accepted reluctantly.
Hoshino Junka took Ling Zhenfei to a hotel, where they checked into a room, posing as a couple with fake names and identities.
They fell asleep in each other's arms. They didn't sleep well on the boat, and last night they were busy with activities that made proper rest impossible.
Hoshino Meigetsu is Japanese, and in this culture, there is male superiority and female inferiority, so no matter what Ling Zhenfei requests, Hoshino Junka will accept it.
Ling Zhenfei said, "Time waits for no one; I want to leave tomorrow."
"Tomorrow?" Hoshino Junka was a bit shocked.
Ling Zhenfei said, "That's right; it's still somewhat dangerous in Japan. It's better to return to Huaxia."
Hoshino Junka said, "Alright, tonight I'll return to Bin Qi Wu, go home for a bit, pack some things, then rush back, and meet my sister as well. I can't just leave without a word."
"That's right, you're doing the right thing. You should, as an Ittō-ryū person, face no great problems going back. The Iga-ryu people wouldn't easily catch you.
Also, let Mingyue know that Old Monster Watanabe is seriously injured now, and his power is only at the Dawen Initial Stage, posing no big threat. Meanwhile, see if you can find out whether Kai Masao was really killed by my single strike."
"Alright, I'll be quick and return. Tomorrow we'll go to Huaxia."
After discussing and agreeing on this, Hoshino Junka left the hotel, taking a taxi toward Bin Qi Wu.
Ling Zhenfei stayed in the hotel room, cultivating.
Now that Ling Zhenfei was overwhelmed with homesickness, thinking about returning home the next day brought him immense joy.
Finally, he could see the person he longed to meet; he could see the familiar environment and eat the vegetables from Xishan Manor, which made Ling Zhenfei very happy.
After cultivating all night, the next morning Ling Zhenfei stood by the window, feeling strange, as Hoshino Junka had not returned.
Originally, they agreed that Hoshino Junka would return by dawn, but now she hadn't come back, making Ling Zhenfei wonder if something really happened to her.
If anything dangerous happened to Hoshino Junka, Ling Zhenfei would never forgive himself.
He got dressed, ready to go out and assess the situation. If necessary, he would head back to Bin Qi Wu, determined to rescue Hoshino Junka no matter what.
Just then, Ling Zhenfei suddenly sensed a trace of Northern Spiritual Energy. He immediately extended his Divine Sense and noticed something unusual.
Ling Zhenfei understood the reason; this was Paper Crane Messaging.
Paper Crane Messaging could only be used by Hoshino Meigetsu, so the crane must be sent by Hoshino Meigetsu.
Quickly, the paper crane reached Ling Zhenfei. With a stretch of his hand, the paper crane landed on Ling Zhenfei's palm.
The person did not arrive, but the paper crane did; it was clear that something unexpected happened. Curious, Ling Zhenfei hurriedly unfolded the paper crane to reveal the words inside.
Seeing the handwriting on the paper crane, it belonged to Hoshino Junka. The words seemed to be crying and complaining to Ling Zhenfei.
It turned out Hoshino Junka's father, Hoshino Yuji, had somewhat improved in health, able to speak, though not fluently, yet getting better day by day.
Since Hoshino Yuji had been this way since childhood, Hoshino Junka never talked much to her father, so his unexpected recovery disrupted Hoshino Junka's plans.
Hoshino Junka decided to stay home and spend some time with her father before heading to Huaxia to find Ling Zhenfei.
Although Hoshino Junka said it was her own reason for not coming, it's believed there might be other reasons. It's uncertain if she had no choice and thus wrote this letter.
If she truly wanted to spend more time with her father, she could have first returned and communicated with Ling Zhenfei, then gone back.
But now, with just a written message, it was clear that since returning home, she couldn't come back.
In the letter, Hoshino Junka once more expressed her true feelings for Ling Zhenfei, saying she's willing to serve him for life as long as he wouldn't mind.
After reading the letter, Ling Zhenfei was filled with mixed emotions. He had already prepared to return home with Hoshino Junka, but due to this unexpected turn, he had to go back alone.
By then, it was daylight, and Ling Zhenfei took a ride to the airport by himself.
After staying in Japan for such a long time, Ling Zhenfei was no longer that naive person who knew nothing; he was familiar with various aspects, even able to say a few phrases in Japanese.
He was well-acquainted with buying tickets and soon arrived at the airport.
Before getting out of the car at the airport entrance, Ling Zhenfei prudently put on a mask, a hat, and sunglasses.
This was what he used in Huaxia to deal with fans, and now it finally came in handy.
In Huaxia, whenever he flew, his fans would find out in advance; he suspected the same would happen in Japan.
But Ling Zhenfei was not worried about fans this time; rather, it was the Kai Family and the Iga-ryu people he was cautious of.
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