After returning home, Chongzong's mind was filled with Manranyama's words.

- I heard that you are planning to complete a project on your own.

- Huh? I don't remember...? We worked on this project together, and it was quite difficult.

- If you need it, Van can provide you with some materials to help.

At that moment, Chongzong was caught off guard and didn't think much about it. But now, as he calmed down and reconsidered those words, he immediately understood.

Completing a project on his own referred to Bai Yaxin.

And working on this project together referred to the previous incident where Chongzong and Manranyama had attacked the Yasen factory on the outskirts of Kyoto.

Finally, if needed, Van could provide some materials as assistance, implying that Manranyama was willing to help with this.

Although this was good news for Chongzong, reliable support was exactly what he needed at the moment, he also felt nervous and uneasy.

Because he didn't know how Manranyama knew about his actions, and furthermore, if Manranyama knew, could there be others who knew as well?

Just the thought of it made Chongzong extremely worried. His advantage was to catch the enemy off guard, to have the upper hand in information, to operate in the shadows and seize the initiative.

If Bai Yaxin already knew about his actions and Chongzong foolishly walked into a trap unknowingly, it would be terrifying.

After a moment of panic, Chongzong took a deep breath and calmed himself down.

He decided to go find Manranyama.

Without more information, he couldn't do anything.

Strike while the iron is hot, act promptly.

Late at night, when the Uesugi family was fast asleep, Chongzong began to act.

He intentionally changed into a hoodie and wore a hood to cover his face and hairstyle.

Considering the possibility of surveillance around the Uesugi house, Chongzong discreetly slipped out from the rooftop.

It was already late at night, and there were no people on the streets.

Only the buzzing sound of streetlights and insects swarming around the lights could be heard.

Chongzong didn't head straight to Manranyama's house, but deliberately took a longer route.

On one hand, he wanted to confuse any potential trackers and make them unsure of his destination.

On the other hand, he hoped to lose any pursuers by taking more complicated paths.

Of course, all this was under the assumption that someone was actually tracking him.

If there wasn't, then Chongzong would just be a madman wandering in the night.

Finally, after spending an additional hour going the long way to Manranyama's house, Chongzong stood at the doorstep.

Throughout the journey, he hadn't noticed any signs of being followed.

To be honest, Chongzong was torn.

It felt like the feeling of a family member going to identify and claim the remains after a disaster. He didn't want to see any familiar faces, yet he had to confirm.

At this moment, Chongzong was in the same predicament. He didn't want to discover that someone was tracking him, yet he couldn't help but try to find out.

"Ding dong."

Chongzong rang the doorbell.

The door opened almost instantly after the sound of the bell.

"Good evening, Mr. Chongzong."

The person who opened the door was Van.

Even though it was late at night, she was still dressed in her work attire.

Considering how quickly she answered the door, it was as if she had been waiting right by it.

Clearly, Van and Manranyama Tsuyuri were not surprised by Chongzong's arrival tonight.

Chongzong, who noticed this, became even more worried.

He wondered how much they already knew about his secretive actions and how they found out.

His heart started to panic faintly.

"Please come in, Miss Tsuyuri is waiting inside."

Led by Van's reception, Chongzong entered the Manranyama Tsuyuri's house with countless thoughts in his mind.