Master's Wife

The dilapidated RV wobbled along the highway as Qing Chen drove it, navigating to his destination on his phone.

Jingūji Maki was unpacking her gifts one by one on the bed in the back of the RV.

Today is the happiest day of Xiao Zhenji. The cold winter of her life has finally been dispelled by the warm sunshine.

Her long hair was draped over her shoulders, like a flowing, glossy black waterfall.

The little girl's delicate features resembled those of a Porcelain Doll.

But as she unpacked the gifts, Xiao Zhenji realized something was amiss. She took one of the gifts to a teacher and asked, "Master, did you ask that little girl what kinds of gifts she had received before you bought this?"

Qing Chen drove on without turning his head. "Yeah."

Xiao Zhenji looked puzzled. "But Master, would a little girl really receive a pink dumbbell as a gift?"

Qing Chen nodded earnestly. "Yes, others have received them before, that's why I bought them for you. Go train, we need to increase the training intensity today."

Xiao Zhenji: "..."

At this point, the little girl was unaware that the paternal love of all the masters she had been accepted into was like a mudslide, extremely deadly.

It's fortunate that it's hard to find underground boxing rings in the Outer World, otherwise, at such a young age, she might have to go into the ring to earn money for her master...

However, Jingūji Maki didn't say anything and disciplined herself to return to the train car to train.

This is also similar to Qing Chen. He was so self-disciplined that Li Shutong felt ashamed when he recalled his youth.

Qing Chen turned on the radio. After a crackling sound, the announcer's voice came through. "Today, the Mysterious Affairs Department is pursuing two suspects named Takashima Ichimei and Jingūji Maki. If anyone finds any clues, please call the Mysterious Affairs Department as soon as possible. The Mysterious Affairs Department will offer an 80 million yuan reward."

Xiao Zhenji stopped training, walked to Qing Chen's side, and looked at her master with a frown. "Master, are we in great danger right now?"

Qing Chen shook his head. "It's safe for now."

Xiao Zhenji: "Then why are you frowning, Master?"

Qing Chen was silent for a moment before saying, "Why is my bounty so low?"

Xiao Zhenji: "Huh?!"

When she heard that there was an 80 million bounty on her head, her first thought was that the journey ahead must be very dangerous, and that countless people would want to find them.

So he never expected that his master's first reaction would be to think that the reward was too low.

It's important to know that the 80 million here is in Japanese yen, which is equivalent to just over 4 million yuan.

Qing Chen felt that the Mysterious Affairs Department was being a bit stingy. So many people had been killed overnight, including the beloved son of one of the Kamiyo Ten Eunuchs, yet the bounty was so small.

Qing Chen switched to a different radio channel, only to hear the radio say, "The Mysterious Affairs Department's high reward has ignited public enthusiasm. Currently, the topic of this reward is ranked number one on major online social media platforms. Many people have expressed their intention to take leave from work to search for clues. It is reported that Takashima Ichimei, with no relatives, disappeared three years ago. Jingūji Maki still has a mother who has remarried and moved to Hokkaido. Currently, many people are staking out outside Jingūji Maki's mother's residence, including members of the Mysterious Affairs Department, waiting for the suspect to walk into their trap."

"However, it is understood that Jingūji Maki's mother abandoned her a long time ago, remarrying in Hokkaido from Gifu Prefecture, and the mother and daughter have not been in contact for many years. It is still uncertain whether Jingūji Maki will contact her mother. People who want to claim the reward are focusing more on the area around Gifu Prefecture."

Smack

Qing Chen turned off the radio. "Stop listening, go to sleep."

Xiao Zhenji stood blankly beside him, staring at the rolling darkness outside the windshield. Suddenly, she lowered her head and said, "Master, let's not go see Mom."

"Why? Are you scared?" Qing Chen asked.

"No," Xiao Zhenji said, "So many people are waiting for us to get there, Master, you'll be in danger... I know you're very capable, Master, but they're very well prepared."

Qing Chen smiled and said, "Don't worry, I'll make sure you see your mother before you leave here."

"But if we go to see her, she will be in danger," Xiao Zhenji whispered.

Qing Chen said gently, "Don't worry, no one will notice that you've been there."

At this point, the RV drove to the top of a mountain, which is the most popular public campsite in Gifu Prefecture during spring, summer and autumn.

Many families drive here, pitch their tents, lay out sheets and food on the ground, and then look up at the vast starry sky above.

It was winter, so naturally no one came.

"Master, are we going to stay here?" Jingūji Maki asked.

"Hmm," Qing Chen smiled and patted his head, "Get out of the car. I'll definitely let you see your mother, but not now."

"When was that?" Xiao Zhenji asked.

We're waiting for someone.

"How long will it take?"

"I'm not sure either, it depends on luck."

While the outside world was buzzing with rumors, Qing Chen settled down on the mountaintop with Jingūji Maki.

The mountaintop was lonely and quiet, perfect for Xiao Zhenji's daily training and cultivation.

Perhaps no one expected that the person who caused such a huge disaster in Takayama Hida would not rush to escape or contact Jingūji Maki's mother.

Xiao Zhenji gradually relaxed, as she was genuinely worried that her master might be put in danger because of her wish.

More than ten days later, on a night when many people had given up on the bounty.

Xiao Zhenji emerged from the tent and saw a girl sitting on the open ground at the top of the mountain, right next to their campfire.

She instinctively stepped back, but Qing Chen took her hand and led her over. "I thought you would have to wait a few more days to get here."

Yang Yang looked up, smiling brightly, "I can fly very fast. Who is this little girl?"

What arrived was Yang Yang.

Qing Chen said it depended on luck because he wasn't sure when the girl would find the right direction, but fortunately, he wasn't in a hurry.

As it turned out, at the most crucial moment, Qing Chen still couldn't trust Si Nianhua and Ji Guanya, and only trusted Yang Yang.

However, Qing Chen called Yang Yang over not to help fight, nor to help her leave.

"My apprentice, Jingūji Maki," Qing Chen patted Xiao Zhenji's head. The little girl was relieved to see that her master and the young girl were familiar with each other.

Yang Yang smiled and said in Japanese, "Call me 'Master's Wife'."

"Huh?!" Xiao Zhenji was stunned.

Qing Chen said irritably, "Don't make inappropriate remarks in front of children! And what makes you know Japanese?"

Yang Yang laughed nonchalantly and explained, "I'm a genius girl from Haicheng High School, Little Genius from Shanghai. What's so strange about learning another foreign language? I even know a little Arabic. Xiao Zhenji, my Chen Yang Yang. You can just call me Aunt Yang Yang. Although that makes me sound a bit old, we can't get the seniority wrong."

"Aunt Yang Yang," Xiao Zhenji called out obediently.

Qing Chen thought for a moment and said, "You should set off now."

Yang Yang retorted angrily, "You're kicking me out as soon as I arrive?"

"Time is running out. There are only ten days left before we can cross over," Qing Chen said seriously.

Yang Yang rolled her eyes. "Fine, let's do it your way. By the way, when you got into trouble, it was during the student demonstration in City No. 10, so I can't leave."

This explains why she was not involved in the rescue.

Qing Chen understood.

Although Yang Yang drives anytime and anywhere, their relationship isn't really close enough to be bound together. Yang Yang has her own things to do and her own goals. She had been preparing for that student march for a long time, and she had to personally escort it in City No. 10.

For Yang Yang, who is more concerned with romantic love, there are broader goals and ideals.

That's how real life is; no one is anyone else's appendage, and everyone has their own thoughts.

Yang Yang walked over and took Xiao Zhenji's hand. "Would you like to fly in the sky for a while?"

"Huh? Is that possible?" After witnessing her master's amazing abilities, the little girl naturally didn't question Yang Yang's capabilities; she was simply pleasantly surprised.

"Of course," Yang Yang, looking at Qing Chen. "I'm taking her to Hokkaido. Be careful."

Qing Chen handed a schoolbag to Yang Yang: "These are the things I bought for her. Thanks this time."

"You're welcome," Yang Yang said with a smile. "Luo Wanyai is cooperating with me a lot now and has helped Black Spade a lot. If it weren't for the help of the Parent's Association, the students in City No. 10 would have been in complete chaos. So, this is also a way of returning the favor to you."

"Well, I won't say any more then," Qing Chen said, placing the teddy bear in Xiao Zhenji's arms. "Listen to your aunt, we'll meet again in China."

At this moment, Jingūji Maki realized something was wrong, and her eyes suddenly reddened. "What do you mean, Master? I'm not going to Hokkaido!"

But Yang Yang wouldn't give her a chance to regret it. This was Qing Chen's plan, and she was going to carry it out without fail.

As she spoke, Yang Yang, carrying the little girl, soared into the sky, their figures flying further and further away.

On the ground, Qing Chen resolutely turned around and returned to the RV, driving directly to Osaka.

His silhouette was lonely yet resolute.

Xiao Zhenji cried out in the air, "Where are we going, Master?"

Yang Yang said, "He's going to Osaka to create chaos, to draw the attention of all the Mysterious Affairs Department, and to let everyone know he's not in Hokkaido. That way, the people near your mother will withdraw, and you'll have a chance to see her. After you see your mother, I'll take you to Los Angeles, China."

Jingūji Maki was stunned. She hadn't expected that her master's promise to "definitely let you see your mother" would come at such a high price!

That master truly wanted to do everything he could to make up for her life.

She pleaded in the night sky, "Can't I stop looking at my mother?"

Yang Yang laughed and said, "Of course not. Don't cry. What you need to do now is believe that he will create a miracle."

Yang Yang added, "Actually, I think the Mysterious Affairs Department is more dangerous."

There will be another chapter at 11 PM.