After speaking, Te Long took off the pack he was carrying and handed it to Chen Long, standing by the door himself.
Seeing Te Long's self-awareness, the agent said that he would return immediately to pick him up after taking Chen Long and Uncle to the airport.
Although Uncle was not very happy, he had no choice.
It was Chen Long, however, who specifically checked everything before the helicopter took off. He knocked on Xiao Yu's door, confirmed that Xiao Yu was in her room and not on the helicopter, and only then let the helicopter take off with peace of mind.
By the time they reached the airport, Black had already been waiting for a long time. As soon as the helicopter landed, he walked straight towards it.
"Chen Long, if what the Holy Lord said is true, this mission will be extremely severe."
"Yes," Chen Long said with a heavy expression. "It concerns the lives of thirty-seven million people. However, I still hope that you can visit the antique shop more often while we're away. I'm not entirely at ease with Xiao Yu being alone at the shop."
"Don't worry, Chen Long, leave this to me."
Soon, the helicopter returned with Te Long, and all necessary preparations were complete.
Chen Long wasted no more time, reiterating his request to Black multiple times to check on Xiao Yu at the antique shop. Then, he and Uncle Te Long boarded the plane.
As the plane took off, Chen Long watched the ground recede, his heart feeling heavy.
He had flown many times before, but this was the first time in such a situation. Perhaps it was the weight of the thirty-seven million lives pressing on his mind.
Just then, a familiar voice sounded, "Uncle Long, don't worry, we will definitely send the demon back to hell."
Chen Long instinctively nodded and said, "I know, Xiao Yu, but this time is different from before. We... Xiao Yu!"
Seeing Xiao Yu sitting in the seat next to him, Chen Long was so surprised he could barely form a coherent sentence.
"You, you, weren't you at the antique shop? Never mind, I'll have the plane turn back and take you home."
"Don't do that, Uncle Long."
Seeing this, Xiao Yu quickly grabbed Chen Long and said, "Didn't the Holy Lord say that the Earth Demon is already on his way to Japan? If we don't get there before him, who knows how many innocent people will die! Believe me, I'll listen to you this time. Please don't send me back."
Chen Long looked at Xiao Yu's pleading face and finally compromised, sighing, "Alright, Xiao Yu, but you must promise me that you'll listen to me after we get off the plane. Otherwise, your punishment will be grounding... for a year."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yu's spirits instantly lifted. She stood up, raised her right hand over her head, and said, "Scout's honor."
The plane soon arrived in Japan. With the United States' status in Japan, the plane was given a clear path through customs and landed at the airport closest to Mount Fuji.
As soon as they disembarked, a Japanese man in a suit approached them.
Chen Long guessed that he might be a local government official and was about to extend his hand to greet him. However, the man stepped forward, bowed deeply without a word. If Chen Long hadn't reacted quickly, his hand would have hit the man's face.
After standing up, the Japanese man said, "Mr. Chen, hello. I am Matsushita Kinmura. Mr. Black has already discussed the details with me. Please rest assured, we will cooperate fully with your actions. Do not hesitate to ask for anything you need."
Uncle also descended from the plane at this moment. Seeing Chen Long standing motionless in front, he didn't say a word and delivered a flick to Chen Long's forehead, exclaiming, "Why are you standing there like an idiot? We're running out of time and must make every second count."
Seeing Uncle's slightly harsh demeanor, Matsushita Kinmura smiled and said obsequiously, "You must be the great sorcerer Mr. Black mentioned."
"Hmm?" Uncle raised an eyebrow and casually glanced at him, saying unceremoniously, "Who are you?"
"Uncle."
As the saying goes, one doesn't hit a smiling face. Chen Long, hearing Uncle's tone, quickly stepped in to smooth things over, as they were on their host's territory.
However, despite Uncle's harshness, Matsushita Kinmura did not get angry. Instead, he smiled and said, "I am Matsushita Kinmura, and I am here to receive our esteemed guests."
"Alright, let's not waste any more time. The demon could land at any moment, and we must be swift."
"Of course, please follow me."
Under Matsushita Kinmura's arrangements, Chen Long and the other three were accommodated in the best hotel nearby.
In the room.
After putting down their belongings, Chen Long looked at Uncle, who was sitting at the table perusing ancient texts. He recalled that Uncle had not been cordial to the man named Matsushita during their journey and said, "Uncle, couldn't you have spoken a bit more politely? He's been very kind to us."
Uncle let out a soft sigh, closed the ancient texts, stood up, and walked over to Chen Long, delivering another flick to his forehead and exclaiming loudly, "Are you telling Uncle what to do?"
"No, Uncle, I just think that ah oh..."
"I don't care what you think, I only care what I think. Why are these people being so good to us?"
Before Chen Long could answer, another knock came from the door.
Chen Long instinctively said, "Please come in."
The door opened, and the person who entered was none other than Matsushita Kinmura, still with a smile on his face. He said, "Gentlemen, it's getting late. I've arranged dinner downstairs. Would you do me the honor?"
"No, it's too much trouble."
Chen Long intended to refuse, but he couldn't resist the repeated invitations, and it was indeed getting late, and he was hungry. So, he agreed.
As they walked out of the room, Xiao Yu and Te Long were already waiting.
It was evident that Matsushita was cunning. Fearing that they might refuse, he had already swayed the simple-minded Te Long and the child Xiao Yu. If Chen Long had continued to refuse, Matsushita would likely have used them to persuade him.
Uncle, on the other hand, remained silent, his eyes filled with disdain for Matsushita, as he had likely already seen through the man's little scheme.
Matsushita arranged for them to dine in the most traditional Japanese style. The restaurant's decor was deeply imbued with Japanese aesthetics. Upon opening the wooden door, they saw a spacious room covered with tatami mats, with rows of small wooden tables on either side.
Matsushita bowed even lower, his head almost touching his knees, and said, "Mr. Chen, and everyone, please be seated."
Although they were unaccustomed to the traditional Japanese way of dining, they decided to follow local customs. After a moment of hesitation, Chen Long and the others took their seats.
Uncle, however, appeared at ease. After sitting down, he closed his eyes slightly and said, "Alright, stop playing coy. Let them all come out."
Chen Long and Te Long didn't immediately understand Uncle's words. It was Xiao Yu, who was quick-witted, who noticed the empty small wooden tables in the room and immediately grasped the meaning behind Uncle's words.