No sleep tonight.

One person missing from the team, what is Bai Yaxin thinking?

Is she indifferent?

Or is she eager to find them?

If she is indifferent, is it because she is cold-hearted, or because the person who is missing is not worth finding?

If it is the latter, then is it possible that the information she worked so hard to obtain is all fake?

If she is eager to find them, why is there still no sign of them around?

Is it because they can't be found and that's why it's so quiet, or is it because they have been found but are just being watched and not acted upon?

Thinking about these unanswered questions, Chongzong finished his breakfast with panda-like eyes.

People are like this, knowing that there is no answer to their worries, but still unable to resist worrying.

Only by taking steps can we test our guesses and make progress in things.

Even if it is wrong, it is still progress.

However, some people and some things can afford to be wrong.

While some people and some things cannot afford to be wrong.

Chongzong kept his trip to the temple that Ayaki Yuriko mentioned a secret from Yuki, and went there alone.

Ukyo-ku, Gion, next to Higashiyama Ward Office, Yasaka Shrine.

The journey was not far, taking a city bus and then walking 7-800 meters.

The weather was good, and Chongzong was casually dressed, strolling leisurely on the sidewalk, completely an ordinary young boy who would not attract attention.

This 7-800 meters, a ten-minute journey, shouldn't encounter any problems.

But it turns out that Chongzong really encountered someone unexpected.

Katagiri Mai, with an unfamiliar young girl, was walking ahead on the road.

This caused Chongzong to involuntarily slow down his pace.

—No way, I can even run into someone I know here?!

After thinking for only five seconds, Chongzong made a decision.

—Or, pretend not to see them, so as to avoid unnecessary trouble.

After all, his main purpose of coming to Yasaka Shrine this time was to investigate and verify the information Ayaki Yuriko mentioned.

If there was a cold-hearted girl and an unknown young girl added to the team, who knows what variables would be introduced.

So, Chongzong slowed down his pace.

He couldn't overtake them, although the chance of being recognized was very small (because Katagiri Mai is very indifferent), but if by any chance the sun rises from the west?

This risk cannot be taken.

Just let them walk away.

Hmm, that's fine.

However.

Chongzong's plan was not completely thought out.

Ten minutes later, Katagiri Mai, with the young girl, actually walked into Yasaka Shrine.

"..."

Chongzong stood at the entrance of Yasaka Shrine, feeling speechless.

"..."

Very speechless.

"..."

At the entrance, there stood a square stone monument with four Chinese characters engraved on it, representing Yasaka Shrine. The indelible black and gray marks on the monument silently declared its history.

The shrine's pure white walls, red wooden beams, and gray-green eaves tiles exuded an elegant beauty amidst its solemnity.

—How could they choose such a place to hide documents?

After investigating, Chongzong learned that Yasaka Shrine was quite famous.

When hiding something, people always think of remote and uninhabited places.

If it was really hidden here, it would be completely contrary to expectations, hiding in plain sight. Oh, no, it should be said, hiding in the forest.

At this moment, Chongzong had no idea that he was speaking too soon.

Of course, that happened half an hour later.

Currently, there were more pressing troubles at hand.

In the far end of Chongzong's field of vision, another familiar figure appeared.

Upon seeing him, Chongzong's nerves tightened, his body hair standing on end as he entered a state of readiness.

It was Bai Yaxin.

By his side were three others, all clearly trained individuals.

—What should I do?

Chongzong quickly scanned the surroundings. If he left from the shrine's entrance at this moment, he would unavoidably enter Bai Yaxin's line of sight.

Just a few seconds of rapid contemplation.

He turned around and entered the shrine, blending into the crowd of worshipers.

The situation had become complicated.