If discovered, just blend into the crowd and escape.

From the looks of this dense crowd, it shouldn't be difficult to execute.

But in this case, being discovered would already be a major failure.

How did it come to this?

First of all, Bai Yaxin and her group appearing at Yasaka Shrine is definitely not a coincidence.

This validates the value of the information provided by Ayaki Yuriko.

So if Chongzong is discovered by Bai Yaxin at Yasaka Shrine, it is highly likely that Bai Yaxin will realize the secret of Yasaka Shrine has been leaked.

All the efforts made during this period would be in vain.

Under no circumstances can they be discovered.

Chongzong holds his breath and follows from neither too close nor too far behind.

Until Bai Yaxin reaches a corridor with a sign that says "No Entry".

Bai Yaxin whispers a few words to the staff member standing nearby and the sign is taken down, allowing Bai Yaxin and her group to enter.

Once they are inside, the sign saying "No Entry" is put back in the middle of the corridor.

This level of blockade is certainly not an obstacle for Chongzong, but it is clearly not the right time to go in now.

- Remember this place and explore it further next time we have a chance.

The necessary information has been collected, staying longer will only increase the risk of being discovered.

- Let's retreat.

After confirming that there are no abnormalities around, Chongzong quickly leaves to the entrance of Yasaka Shrine.

Let's call it a day.

With this thought, Chongzong relaxes a little. However, as he turns the corner of the exit, he unexpectedly encounters someone.

"Oh, isn't this... Mr. Uesugi?"

A deep, middle-aged man's voice, as heavy as the bass of a grand piano.

Chongzong stops and takes a good look at the person.

It's Officer Dojou Kazuaki.

What a coincidence. Why is everyone in the world here today?

Is this place some kind of gathering for everyone in the world?!!

Chongzong's state of mind is on the verge of collapse.

But he manages to regain control.

"Hello, Officer Tsuchijo."

"Hmm, it really is you. I was wondering if I had made a mistake, hahaha."

Tsuchijo Hemei's hearty laughter dispels the subtle atmosphere of awkwardness in the air. He pats Chongzong's shoulder forcefully with his heavy palm, allowing Chongzong to momentarily break free from his vexed emotions and show a brief smile.

"So, Uesugi, did you come to the shrine to worship by yourself?"

"Well... yes, that's right."

Chongzong nods, trying to go along with Dojou Kazuaki's words as much as possible to prevent any complications.

The goal is to end the conversation as quickly as possible and leave the scene.

"I'm here to pick up my daughters."

When he speaks about his daughters, Dojou Kazuaki's face is filled with pride and doting tenderness. His gaze is gentle, like the morning sun of spring, very warm.

Chongzong remembers that he had seen Dojou Kazuaki's daughter once during the child trafficking incident, a very cute little girl.

That, "the daughters" means that there is not just one daughter.

Well, none of these have anything to do with my present self.

"Alright, then I'll go first. Goodbye, Officer Tsuchi City."

"Okay, goodbye, Classmate Uesugi."

Dojou Kazuaki stood at the entrance of Yasaka Shrine, watching Chongzong leave, and then continued to stand at the entrance of Yasaka Shrine, waiting for his daughters.

Before long, he saw them, waving their hands happily.

In the sight of Dojou Kazuaki, Katagiri Mai led Dojou Mei out of the doorway.