After leaving the ruins of the Kaguya Clan's territory, Jun Tianlin made countless turns, turning left and right, until he lost count of how many streets he traversed and how many bends he rounded...
Finally, after countless mistakes, Jun Tianlin discovered the location of the mansion where Terumi Mei lived.
Looking at the familiar mansion before him, Jun Tianlin breathed a sigh of relief, his mood completely relaxed... Damn it, he almost got lost. If it weren't for his excellent memory and the fact that he had roughly followed Qinglian around earlier, he probably wouldn't have been able to find this place.
After a wry smile, Jun Tianlin sighed helplessly before walking forward and raising his right hand to knock on the door.
"Crunch"
As the red door creaked open, Jun Tianlin peeked through the crack and once again saw his wife Terumi Mei's, adorable little maid, Qinglian!
"My lord, you're back! That's wonderful! Ever since I returned from those ruins, I've been worried about you, fearing something might have happened to you. Thankfully, you're back safe and sound. Qinglian is so happy!"
When Qinglian opened the door and saw that the person knocking was Jun Tianlin, she immediately cheered and a bright smile appeared on her face as she hurriedly expressed her excitement.
Seeing Qinglian's excitement, Jun Tianlin simply nodded, then strode across the gate and walked deeper into the area.
"Bang"
As a maid, Qinglian quickly closed the gate again after Jun Tianlin entered, and then ran after Jun Tianlin in small steps.
"My lord, now that you've returned safely, does that mean you've killed the remaining three Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist of the Mist?" Qinglian asked casually, a strange light flashing in her eyes as she looked at the Ninja Blade Jun Tianlin was carrying.
"Hmm, not bad. I killed those three scumbags in just a few moves. As for why I only came back now, it's because I encountered other things on the way, which is why I was a little late," Jun Tianlin said softly, turning his head and smiling at Qinglian when he heard her question.
"Oh, I see. So the three Ninja Blade you're holding now must be the Exploding Blade: Shibuki, the Long Blade: Nuibari Needle, and the Kabutowari, right?" Once again, Qinglian focused her gaze on the three Ninja Blade held in Jun Tianlin's right hand and couldn't help but voice her guess.
"Hehehe, Little Green, since you already know the answer in your heart, why bother asking me?" Jun Tianlin simply smiled and nodded, which could be considered as tacitly agreeing with what Qinglian had just said.
"Wow, it really is like that! Although I had a guess in my heart, I feel much more at ease after hearing you admit it yourself, sir... And, being able to see three of the seven Ninja Blade of Kirigakure at the same time is just too wonderful," Qinglian said, a blush spreading across her face, her bright eyes filled with a look of intoxication.
Seeing Qinglian so happy she couldn't contain herself, Jun Tianlin just smiled helplessly and ignored her, quickening his pace as he hurried toward Terumi Mei's room.
"Ah, sir, don't walk so fast, wait for Qinglian!" Finally, Qinglian snapped out of her self-absorption and, seeing that Jun Tianlin had already gone far away, immediately disregarded her ladylike image and ran away while shouting loudly at Jun Tianlin.
" Qinglian, I have to go talk to Mei Terumi now. I think you should go back to your room and rest. You look tired enough today, so you don't need to serve Mei Terumi anymore. After all, Mei Terumi has me by her side. I will naturally call you when I really need Qinglian!"
Just as Qinglian started running to chase after Jun Tianlin, Jun Tianlin's gentle voice suddenly came from around the corner ahead. Judging from his words, he clearly didn't want Qinglian to disturb his and Terumi Mei's time together, and was starting to... chase her away!
Watching Jun Tianlin's disappearing figure, Qinglian gradually stopped in her tracks, then lightly stomped her foot on the ground, muttering resentfully.
"Hmph, my lord, you're such a... idiot! Mei Terumi has already said that I'm your... concubine, and you're still acting so distant with me. You're such a fool, a fool, a fool!"
After saying this, Qinglian, filled with resentment, turned around and walked in another direction back to her room.
"Crunch"
With a soft sound, the door to the room where Terumi Mei was located was gently opened, and then Jun Tianlin silently entered the room carrying three Ninja Blade.
"Bang"
Finally, as Jun Tianlin casually closed the door again, the crisp sound of the door closing woke up Terumi Mei, who was resting on the bed.
"Who"?
Startled awake, Terumi Mei quickly turned her head and looked towards the door.
"It's me, Mei Terumi!"
Upon suddenly hearing the extremely familiar, gentle voice, Terumi Mei immediately followed the sound and saw Jun Tianlin walking towards her from the doorway.
"Tianlin, it's you? Weren't you supposed to be dealing with those Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist? Why are you here in front of me now?" Terumi Mei was very surprised to see Jun Tianlin and couldn't help but ask the question that had been bothering her.
"Pat-pat"
Upon hearing Terumi Mei's words, Jun Tianlin simply smiled, then tossed all three Ninja Blade in his right hand onto the ground, replying with a hint of smugness, "Yes, I did go and deal with those four Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, but because they were so weak, it didn't take me too long... If you don't believe me, Mei Terumi, just look at what's on the ground, and you'll understand that what I said is true!"