The lunch finally concluded around two o'clock in the afternoon.
The happiest individuals today were undoubtedly two people: Li Weiguo, the owner of Tang Dynasty Grand Hotel, and Takahashi Kiyonori, the governor of Yamaguchi Prefecture.
Their happiness both stemmed from the arrival of Cheng Xiaofan.
Through this lunch, Li Weiguo finally saw a glimmer of hope in his life.
To thank Cheng Xiaofan for saving his daughter, Takahashi Kiyonori insisted on hosting a dinner for Cheng Xiaofan and Bai Yiling that evening.
However, no matter how eloquently Takahashi Kiyonori tried to persuade him, Cheng Xiaofan politely declined.
It wasn't that Cheng Xiaofan intentionally refused Takahashi Kiyonori's invitation. The main reason was that the matters here were almost settled, and he wanted to return with Bai Yiling that evening.
He planned to stay for the rest of the afternoon.
Cheng Xiaofan had a premonition that later in the afternoon, Sakai Kazuo would uncover the person who ambushed Takahashi Tamako three years ago.
Once that person was identified, he felt that the mission he came to Sakura Country for would be considered successfully completed.
Cheng Xiaofan found an excuse and said to Li Weiguo, "Old classmate, I drank a bit too much at lunch. Could you arrange a room for me and Bai Goddess to rest for a while?"
Li Weiguo smiled and replied, "The same room as yesterday. I've already told the staff that room will no longer be open to the public and will always be reserved for you and Bai Goddess."
"Whenever you come to Sakura Country in the future, you can stay here!"
Cheng Xiaofan smiled and said, "Okay, we'll come here when we visit in the future!"
In fact, he could have stayed freely at Matsuki Chiyoko's inn. However, given Li Weiguo's kindness, he couldn't refuse and had to agree.
Immediately, Cheng Xiaofan and Bai Yiling went to the room they had stayed in the previous day.
Bai Yiling looked around and smiled, "Your old classmate is very thoughtful. He's changed our sheets and duvet covers."
Cheng Xiaofan chuckled, "Li Weiguo has always been neat and tidy. When we were studying together in the capital, we shared a dorm. He practically did all my laundry and bedding every day."
Bai Yiling laughed, "No wonder I feel the bond between you classmates is so deep!"
Cheng Xiaofan nodded and remarked sentimentally, "Yes, after so many years, he's still the same person, not changed one bit."
Bai Yiling suddenly asked, "Xiaofan, when are we going back?"
Cheng Xiaofan smiled, "What's wrong, are you homesick?"
Bai Yiling replied, "Yes, after all, there are many matters at the company to handle. Although Xiangzi is a capable assistant, there are some things she can't handle conveniently."
Upon hearing this, Cheng Xiaofan nodded and said, "We'll head back tonight. I still have something to take care of this afternoon."
He then proceeded to explain to his Bai Goddess about Takahashi Tamako's attack three years ago and how he had asked Sakai Kazuo to investigate the perpetrator.
Bai Yiling listened and asked, "Are you sure Sakai Kazuo can give you accurate information this afternoon?"
Cheng Xiaofan smiled, "My premonitions are usually very accurate, with no room for error."
Ring, ring!
As soon as he finished speaking, his mobile phone rang.
He couldn't help but say, "I'm sure this call is from Sakai Kazuo."
Taking out his phone, he saw Sakai Kazuo's number.
At noon, Sakai Kazuo had been worried that Cheng Xiaofan wouldn't answer if he called from his own phone, so he had borrowed Matsuki Chiyoko's.
This time, he naturally didn't need Matsuki Chiyoko's phone.
"Sakai Kazuo, have you found the whereabouts of that person?" Cheng Xiaofan asked, pressing the answer button, his tone carrying a hint of coldness.
Sakai Kazuo, on the other end of the phone, said impatiently, "Mr. Cheng, I have found that person. His name is Kameda Asako, and he specializes in injuring people with his hair."
"It's said that this Kameda Asako is a master of inner strength and likes to use poison. Although he is a man, he has hair that reaches his waist."
"This Kameda Asako has a feminine appearance and often blends into the crowds disguised as a woman. Some people behind his back call him an androgynous person!"
Cheng Xiaofan further inquired, "Where does this Kameda Asako live?"
Sakai Kazuo replied, "Kameda Asako's profession is a cemetery caretaker. He usually stays in a wooden cabin within the cemetery."
"Where is the cemetery he is in?" Cheng Xiaofan pressed.
Sakai Kazuo answered, "It's at the foot of Mount Aoki, west of Yamaguchi city, near a Lake Aoki that covers nearly a thousand acres. It's easy to find."
"If nothing unexpected happens, he will be there this afternoon!"
"Good, I understand."
Before hanging up the phone, Cheng Xiaofan told him, "As long as your information is accurate, I won't bother you anymore."
"However, I also warn you, from now on, live an honest life. If you dare to oppose me again, you will only end up dead!"
Sakai Kazuo, terrified, kept wiping the cold sweat from his face and said, "Mr. Cheng, I will never dare to oppose you again, never!"
"It's good to have your word!" Cheng Xiaofan's voice was extremely cold.
After hanging up the phone, Cheng Xiaofan said to Bai Yiling, "Bai Goddess, you should rest well this afternoon. I'm going to Mount Aoki!"
"Okay, then go. Be careful!" Bai Yiling said.
Cheng Xiaofan smiled, "Don't worry, I don't take the martial cultivators of Sakura Country seriously at all. Someone like that scum, Kameda Asako, I can take him down with one move."
Bai Yiling smiled, "I know you're very capable, but it's still better to be cautious!"
Cheng Xiaofan nodded, "Alright, I'll keep your words in mind!"
Coming out of the bedroom, he walked to the balcony, opened the window, and seeing no one around, he leaped onto a nearby large tree.
At this moment, the Sky-Breaking Eagle, sensing his spiritual awareness, had already concealed its form and flown to Cheng Xiaofan's side.
"Chirp—"
As Cheng Xiaofan settled onto the Sky-Breaking Eagle's back, it let out a long, sharp cry, soared into the sky, circled in the azure expanse, and then flew in the direction designated by its master.
In the blink of an eye, the Sky-Breaking Eagle arrived above Mount Aoki.
Cheng Xiaofan looked down from above and immediately spotted the shimmering surface of Lake Aoki and the adjacent Aoki Cemetery.
"Sky-Breaking Eagle, land in the woods next to that small wooden cabin!" Cheng Xiaofan instructed.
The Sky-Breaking Eagle nodded, "Mhm, Master, I understand!"
Upon reaching the small grove, Cheng Xiaofan leaped from the Sky-Breaking Eagle's back and landed on the ground as lightly as a falling leaf, making not a sound.
Cheng Xiaofan strode out of the woods and approached the small wooden cabin.
Before he even got close, his Dragon Eye penetration had already pierced through the thick wooden walls, allowing him to see everything inside with absolute clarity.
Inside the wooden cabin, a man with bare feet, wearing a bright red embroidered kimono, was sitting cross-legged on the floor.
His hands rested on his knees, and a long black mane of hair cascaded onto the floor.
This person!
He must be Kameda Asako!
As Cheng Xiaofan reached the entrance of the wooden cabin, he heard Kameda Asako's voice from within, "Mr. Cheng, please come in!"