"Taichi, this disciple of yours has great potential. Train him according to my methods, and he should be ready for that event three years from now."
"That opportunity will spare him a great many detours."
Ueda Yūya looked at Chen Miao and spoke solemnly.
"Understood, teacher."
"It's getting late. Head back... I'm getting old. I can't stay up like I used to."
As Ueda Yūya spoke, he suddenly saw "Honda Taichi" take out a small bottle, tip a pill out of it, and toss it into his mouth.
After a moment of surprise, Ueda Yūya asked with concern, "Taichi, what's wrong?"
Chen Miao looked at Ueda Yūya and smiled. "A minor problem, but nothing serious."
"Teacher, the moon is very full tonight."
At those words, Ueda Yūya instinctively tilted his head to look up at the sky.
Just as he was about to speak, a chill rose from the depths of his soul and swept through him.
For all his age and cunning, Ueda Yūya only managed to say "Taichi" before he froze in place.
Looking at Ueda Yūya, Chen Miao said slowly, "Teacher, you want to stay here a little longer and admire the moon?"
"All right. I'm not busy, so I'll keep you company for a while."
With that, Chen Miao also raised his head to look at the moon overhead.
Neither of them exchanged a word. To anyone watching, they were simply two people admiring the moon.
But anyone who approached the pavilion would have noticed something strange.
Of the two men in the pavilion, Ueda Yūya was breathing faintly, while Honda Taichi wasn't breathing at all!
By then, Chen Miao had left a Mirage Shadow behind, activated [State: Deep Ravine Breath Concealment], and swiftly reached the mountaintop.
Blood-red hair spread out, lifting Chen Miao's body until