The atmosphere inside Wu You Pavilion grew quiet and oppressive.
It was Kamisato Ayato.
How could he suddenly appear here?
Qin Yu inwardly felt a sense of foreboding.
He had secretly taken away the other's precious sister for years.
Today, the retribution had finally arrived!
[Ding, received emotional points from Kamisato Ayato.]
[Do you want to guess which emotion it is?]
Qin Yu's face darkened.
"You really are a genius."
Did he even need to guess?
The man had come to his doorstep with a blade!
"..."
His previous conversation with Kamisato Ayato was still vivid.
The head of the Kamisato clan, who doted on his sister.
When talking about this "mysterious" master, his eyes were cold and his tone heavy.
Clearly, this resentment had been building for years, a deep-seated grievance!
If he were caught by this man...
Just then.
"Hmm?"
Kamisato Ayato downstairs seemed to sense something.
His gaze suddenly sharpened as he looked towards the staircase.
There was no one there.
"..."
Kamisato Ayato let out a soft chuckle, his eyes glinting.
Regardless of whether that was just a feeling or not,
The scoundrel who abducted Ayaka, you won't escape today!
"Isn't this the head of the Yashiro Commission?"
"Welcome, welcome!"
The owner of Wu You Pavilion recognized the newcomer and said with a smile.
"Hello."
Kamisato Ayato nodded slightly but did not sit down.
The owner's brow furrowed slightly.
His gaze swept over the blade in Kamisato Ayato's hand.
This head of the Yashiro Commission was clearly not here with good intentions.
The owner laughed heartily and asked:
"May I ask what the head of the Yashiro Commission would like to eat?"
Kamisato Ayato smiled and shook his head.
He cupped his hands and said, "I am merely here to find someone."
"The person who was wearing a mask earlier..."
After a brief explanation.
Respect was necessary in front of this former senior.
"Oh, so you're looking for someone."
The owner thought for a moment and then spread his hands helplessly.
"I'm sorry."
"I was too busy just now, I really don't recall."
So it was those two children from earlier.
It seemed they were in trouble.
"Alright."
Kamisato Ayato's smile remained, and he nodded slightly.
Regardless of how much truth there was in those words,
He would personally drag that scoundrel out today.
Coincidentally, he had recently gained new insights into the Kamisato Style: Water Style...
Thinking this, his smile became even more amiable, and he said,
"Then I will go upstairs to look for him, that should be acceptable."
Good sister, just hold on a little longer.
Your elder brother will rescue you from that scoundrel soon!
"...Don't make a scene."
After a moment of silence, the owner could only nod.
...
Upstairs, in the corner.
"Such sharp senses."
Qin Yu took a deep breath, his tone grave.
If he had hesitated even slightly, he would have been exposed.
"Tap."
Kamisato Ayato downstairs took a step, holding his blade.
The sound of his footsteps clearly reached upstairs, filling the air with pressure.
He was about to ascend the stairs to capture someone!
Qin Yu retreated silently.
The immediate priority was to evade the search.
If he were caught...
He did not want to experience the might of the Kamisato Style: Water Style.
His gaze quickly scanned his surroundings, and his heart sank.
The space here was enclosed.
The only way in or out was the staircase.
If he tried to escape with Ayaka, they were bound to collide!
At this moment, he had reached a dead end.
Just then.
The proprietress, Eriksa, emerged from a private room.
She noticed Qin Yu and exclaimed in surprise:
"Sir, what are you..."
"!"
Qin Yu raised a finger and shook his head repeatedly.
He was about to be discovered!
But to his surprise.
Eriksa blinked her eyes and quickly understood.
She covered her mouth and quietly approached Qin Yu.
Whispering, "Your date was discovered by family, right?"
Before the owner and his wife retired,
They had often snuck around for dates within the Tenryou Commission.
Naturally, they quickly understood everything.
"?"
Now it was Qin Yu's turn to be surprised.
Looking at how quietly and stealthily the proprietress moved.
How could you be so proficient!
"Tap."
The air around them grew cold.
Kamisato Ayato had stepped onto the stairs.
Time was running short, Qin Yu lowered his voice and said:
"Proprietress, would you be willing to help me?"
He realized this was his last chance.
Eriksa nodded silently.
An opportunity presented itself!
Qin Yu quickly took out an item.
It was an exquisitely crafted hairpin.
"Please take this downstairs to a secluded corner."
As he spoke, Qin Yu removed his mask, revealing his handsome face.
"Please keep everything that just happened a secret for me."
"Okay."
Eriksa took the hairpin and silently departed.
...
Kamisato Ayato ascended the stairs slowly.
He was certain that the scoundrel who had abducted his sister was here.
"Tap, tap, tap—"
A sound of hurried footsteps came from upstairs.
And it was still approaching.
Kamisato Ayato's lips curved into a smile.
He raised his blade.
The prey, trapped, had begun to panic.
Did he intend to flee head-on?
Just as his gaze turned ice-cold.
A woman descended the stairs in a hurry and passed by him.
"..."
Kamisato Ayato's gaze was calm.
It was just the proprietress of this place.
He reached the second floor.
It was quiet here, as if everything was normal.
"Ding."
Kamisato Ayato flicked his blade and smiled faintly.
There were private rooms on both sides; where should he start searching?
Suddenly, a half-ajar door caught his attention.
Kamisato Ayato walked over slowly.
...
Inside the room.
Kamisato Ayaka's mood had calmed down somewhat.
She patted her flushed cheeks and murmured softly:
"Why hasn't Master not returned yet..."
Suddenly, footsteps sounded outside the door.
Kamisato Ayaka frowned, vaguely sensing something was wrong.
It wasn't Master outside.
...
Kamisato Ayato stopped and reached out his hand.
Just as he was about to touch the door.
"Cough."
A faint sound came from behind him.
"Who's there!"
Kamisato Ayato instantly turned around.
Someone had managed to approach him so silently.
Whoever it was, their strength was no simple matter.
But before he could counter, his movements froze.
"Qin Yu... it's you."
The harmless-looking young man stood behind him.
Waving, he said with a smile: "What a coincidence... Head of the Yashiro Commission."
Kamisato Ayato's sharp gaze appraised Qin Yu.
He seemed to have arrived in a bit of a hurry.
He was silent for a moment, then suddenly smiled:
"What are you holding behind your back."
"..."
Qin Yu smiled slightly and extended his other hand.
He opened his palm to reveal an exquisite hairpin.
Faintly, a purple hue seemed to flow within it.
[Combat Talent: Xing Dou Gui Wei.]
[Throw a Thunder Wedge, and when Xing Dou Gui Wei is cast again, traverse terrain.]
That's right, at the critical moment.
Qin Yu, with the help of the hairpin, had evaded Ayato's gaze.
He had made it!