After a month of recuperation, Shen Feng and Yue Hengyi had finally recovered their health, their previous sickly appearance gone. They began discussing whether it was time to return home, as there was no point in staying any longer now that their injuries had healed.
Shen Feng was carefree, ready to leave at any moment. Lan Zi, however, was unhappy every day, though he didn't seem to care. Yue Hengyi, on the other hand, needed to say goodbye to Saya-ka. For the past few days, Yue Hengyi had been taking Saya-ka out of the city to distribute food. Seeing the happy faces of the young people there greatly improved Yue Hengyi's mood.
Gradually, Yue Hengyi had grown accustomed to sleeping in Saya-ka's embrace. In his heart, Saya-ka had begun to occupy a significant place. However, his true love remained Qin Kewei, as Qin Kewei had shared hardships with him. They had spent a year and a half together, almost always on missions, and their bond had deepened.
"This is bad, Lord Shen Fuyao, quickly look at the Tokyo newspapers, something terrible has happened!" One day, Lan Zi found Shen Feng in his study holding a newspaper. Shen Feng was leisurely playing a game, showing no sign of the sadness of departure. Perhaps he wasn't sad at all.
Entering the study, Lan Zi immediately handed the newspaper to Shen Feng, only to find photos of Shen Feng and Yue Hengyi on the front page.
"What does this mean? Do they want to expose our location? This tactic is useless against us!" Shen Feng muttered.
However, Lan Zi quickly explained, "No, Lord Shen Fuyao, I mean, Lord Shen Feng! The newspaper states that you and Lord Yue Hengyi will be going to Tokyo in two days to fight, engaging with the terrorist organization 'Butian Hui.' It describes you both as Tokyo's saviors!"
Upon hearing this, Shen Feng was stunned. He remembered not replying to Tokyo's messages, yet now Tokyo was so sure he would participate in the battle. Could it be that these scoundrels in Tokyo had other intentions?
"What else is on the front page?" Shen Feng quickly asked.
Lan Zi looked at the newspaper and explained, "It also mentions your current residence with Lord Yue Hengyi, which is here! The location is accurate; they've likely found out where you are!"
Shen Feng closed his computer and sat in his office chair, lost in thought. He couldn't understand what these people in Tokyo were thinking. Did they think exposing his residence would make him comply? He could simply move!
"Is there anything else in the newspaper?" Shen Feng couldn't help but ask again.
Lan Zi continued to read and found content on another page. "Lord Shen Fuyao, look here, there are photos of the Butian Hui. It's said that reporters went deep into Chiba and secretly took these pictures. These terrifying ability users have all been captured on film."
Shen Feng then looked at the photos in the newspaper and saw over a dozen figures dressed in cloaks and wearing masks. Their faces were hidden, but just seeing their attire made Shen Feng tense up. These people were also wearing masks and cloaks! Weren't these the same people who had ambushed him at sea?
"I understand, this is a diversion!" Shen Feng slapped his thigh. He now saw Tokyo's intention. They had likely heard about his faked death, and since they couldn't withstand the harassment from the Butian Hui, they had decisively chosen to expose him and Yue Hengyi. Once the Butian Hui learned he was still alive, they would surely come to assassinate him!
"This is not good, not good at all. These people are powerful! Their leader's illusion techniques are impossible to guard against, and they are far superior to the useless individuals in Tokyo!" Shen Feng muttered to himself.
Clearly, Shen Feng was recalling the attack he had encountered at sea. At that time, there were only thirteen ability users, but they were all elites among ability users. If they had attacked together, he and Yue Hengyi would have had difficulty defeating them, especially at sea where they had no terrain advantage. Fortunately, Shen Feng and Yue Hengyi had brought the Centenary Orchid seeds. After consuming them, their abilities broke through their limits, allowing them to break through the siege. They happened to be caught in a typhoon, swept away, and barely survived.
Furthermore, Shen Feng and Yue Hengyi were severely weakened after the fierce battle at sea and had to recuperate for a month before they could barely recover. Unexpectedly, the organization that had been pursuing him reappeared, making Shen Feng instantly nervous.
"It seems I can't afford to be leisurely any longer. We must leave immediately!" Shen Feng decided. He would leave with Yue Hengyi before the enemy arrived. As long as he was fast enough, they might not be able to catch him.
Shen Feng immediately found Yue Hengyi and explained the situation, pointing to the Butian Hui on the newspaper. "Little Yue, these people are likely the ones who chased us at sea. They are now in Chiba, in Tokyo Bay! And we've been exposed, it's time to go!"
Unexpectedly, Yue Hengyi's eyes lit up, and he said seriously, "Why run? Can't we just fight them head-on? We were chased at sea with nowhere to go, but that was because we had no terrain advantage, and the timing wasn't on our side. But now, we are on land, and our abilities can be fully unleashed. What are we afraid of?"
Yue Hengyi didn't intend to flee; he was eager to fight. His idea was simple: to avenge their previous defeat. They were ambushed at sea before, which led to their utter defeat. Now, facing each other on equal terms, they could choose the battlefield. Why run? They should beat these scoundrels to death. A true gentleman never forgets a grudge!
However, Shen Feng rejected this idea. "No, we can't fight now! Because the enemy is in the dark and we are in the light. The personnel they lost before have likely been replenished. Look, there are fifteen of them now, their strength has increased. Who knows what other strange abilities they might have? So, it's best to leave!"
Shen Feng was not blinded by hatred. He had a clear understanding of the situation. He knew that these people were not simple, and a direct confrontation might lead to a disadvantage. These people were not as strong as Tokyo's assassins. Judging by how they forced Tokyo to shift its attention, their strength was definitely not ordinary! Therefore, if a battle broke out, they might not win. It was still best to leave!
Yue Hengyi, after hearing Shen Feng's analysis, could only reluctantly admit that now was not the time to fight. At the very least, they needed to understand the opponent's abilities and strength to have a chance of victory. As it was, they knew nothing, so it was better to leave.
"Alright, when do we leave?" Yue Hengyi quickly asked.
"Now!" Shen Feng said urgently. The newspaper arrived today, but it was a Tokyo newspaper, so it was likely too late. The Butian Hui must have received the news before he did. There was no time to delay; they had to depart immediately!
Yue Hengyi was stunned when he heard Shen Feng's decision. Even if they had to leave, leaving so abruptly felt too heartless!
"Speed is of the essence! Pack your things, and we leave immediately. We'll head to the research institute in ten minutes!" Shen Feng decided, not uttering another word. He turned and went upstairs to pack.
Yue Hengyi could only accept the situation with resignation. He then looked at Saya-ka with some guilt and said, "I'm leaving. We might never see each other again!"
Saya-ka replied calmly, "Didn't you always want to return to your hometown and see the person you love? Isn't this a great opportunity? Why hesitate? You should be happy!"
Hearing her words of comfort, Yue Hengyi felt ashamed. He was the one leaving, yet she was the one offering comfort. It seemed he couldn't even handle saying goodbye properly.
"Then I'm going!" Yue Hengyi immediately went to pack. In reality, there wasn't much to pack, as they were traveling by glider, which was fast. To reduce weight, they only brought essential items. As for food, a few steamed buns would suffice for sustenance.
Shen Feng and Yue Hengyi packed their belongings. They found that the heaviest items were their weapons. Yue Hengyi's Kang Long Jian weighed over ten pounds, and Shen Feng's sword weighed five or six pounds. However, this weight was not a significant burden. They brought the most important items, the extraterrestrial elements and ability-boosting potions, and tied the Centenary Orchid seeds to their waists. Then, they were ready to go.
Lan Zi and Saya-ka drove them to the research institute. Upon arrival, Lan Zi couldn't help but cry. She hugged Shen Feng while weeping, her tears soaking the front of his clothes. Shen Feng could only offer words of comfort.
"Don't cry, don't cry. We will definitely meet again someday. Wait for me here, and I will return one day!" Shen Feng said softly.
On the other side, Yue Hengyi dared not look Saya-ka in the face. He knew that separation was inevitable, but now that the moment had arrived, he felt a pang of sadness. Life is full of reunions, but parting is more common.
Yue Hengyi knew that he would likely leave and never return. As for Saya-ka, this gentle woman, he didn't know what her fate would be!
Saya-ka smiled and said, "Lord Yue Hengyi, is that your real name? This is the first time I've heard it today. So, you are a hero of China. Don't be sad, don't be upset. If you ever think of me, you can come and visit me anytime. I will always be waiting here. Since meeting you, I will never love anyone else!"
Yue Hengyi gave a wry smile and said, "We'll see if there's a chance!"
In reality, Yue Hengyi desperately wanted to say, "I will never come back here again!"
But he couldn't utter such a cruel statement, so he chose an ambiguous answer. What did "if there's a chance" mean? It meant there was basically no chance. It was a polite way of saying "almost never."
Shen Feng and Yue Hengyi sat in the glider, with their important belongings placed in the small box in the middle. Then, Shen Feng waved to Lan Zi and Saya-ka, forcefully pedaled, and the glider began to move forward. Once it gained speed, the glider shot out.
"Goodbye!" Yue Hengyi shouted loudly at those below. Then, under the strong wind, the glider climbed higher and higher. Soon, the people on the ground appeared as small as ants, their faces no longer visible.
"Sigh!" Yue Hengyi sighed helplessly, while Shen Feng seemed more relaxed.
After watching the glider disappear into the sky, Saya-ka couldn't help but burst into tears. Her previous composure had been a pretense, meant only to spare Yue Hengyi from sadness. Now that Yue Hengyi was gone, she could no longer hold back her tears, her grief overwhelming her.
Fujino Lan Zi wiped the tears from her face and smiled, muttering to herself, "Acting for a month was exhausting, but thankfully, I didn't slip up. I got what I came for. The mission is complete!"
Saying this, Lan Zi looked at Saya-ka, who was still crying, and said, "From now on, you'll be my secretary. You're an ability user, after all. As long as you work honestly, I won't treat you unfairly. I won't hide it from you anymore; I am the eldest daughter of the Fujino family and the current matriarch. Follow me, and you will have a bright future."