There are three days left until the mission begins.
Chongzong gradually reduces his exercise intensity to give his body some rest and adjust to its optimal level.
But Kyoto is really small.
He always encounters familiar faces during his morning runs.
This time, Chongzong bumps into Bai Xuyu again.
But this time, Bai Xuyu doesn't hide or dodge; instead, she approaches Chongzong openly.
Her gaze doesn't avoid his, but there's also no intention to greet him.
—After all, they just had that kind of conversation last time.
But no matter what, Bai Xuyu is Bai Yaxin's daughter. Maybe she's just pretending to be kind and setting a trap for him.
However, Chongzong feels uncomfortable about accepting what happened last time.
He must reclaim his power and seize some opportunities before they officially engage.
"Bai Xuyu." (Chongzong)
When Bai Xuyu is still three to five meters away, Chongzong calls her to stop.
"What's up?" (Bai Xuyu)
Bai Xuyu's tone is cold as she answers Chongzong. Though she doesn't move forward, she continues running in place.
"Regarding what you said last time, thank you very much, but I won't get involved anymore." (Chongzong)
Chongzong decides to treat Bai Xuyu the way she treated him.
If the Bai family is unpredictable, then he will make them unpredictable too.
"Oh, that's great." (Bai Xuyu)
Completely opposite to her previous attitude, Bai Xuyu does a 180-degree turn and appears completely indifferent.
This makes Chongzong more convinced that Bai Xuyu was lying last time.
Bai Yaxin is already prepared at the Yasaka Shrine, ready with traps and waiting for Chongzong to fall into them, which is why she tried to confuse him, afraid that he wouldn't come.
Now, pretending to surrender won't achieve Chongzong's goal; he needs to disrupt Bai Yaxin's strategy.
"On the contrary, I will find the evidence of your father's crimes myself and expose them to the world, bringing him to justice." (Chongzong)
It's just a bluff, but after saying it, Chongzong is pleased to see Bai Xuyu's expression change.
Though it lasts only for a moment, Chongzong indeed sees Bai Xuyu widen her eyes and slightly open her mouth, before quickly reverting to her cold poker face.
"I've already told you, don't try to mess with my father. Acting like this will only lead to your own demise." (Bai Xuyu)
Although her expression remains cold, her attitude is gradually returning to what it was during their previous encounter.
"You won't know if you don't try. In any case, I have already made up my mind." (Chongzong)
"Goodbye, classmate Bai Xuyu." (Chongzong)
Having achieved his goal, Chongzong wanted to take advantage of the situation and hoped that Bai Xuyu would become more chaotic as they parted ways.
Ending the conversation at this point was the most appropriate.
Chongzong ran straight past Bai Xuyu and continued on his way.
But what he didn't expect was that Bai Xuyu actually caught up with him.
"Is there something else?" (Chongzong)
Chongzong didn't want to be entangled with Bai Xuyu for too long here.
"No matter what I say, you'll still go, right?" (Bai Xuyu)
Bai Xuyu almost squeezed out these words between his teeth.
"Yes, it's my own business." (Chongzong)
Chongzong gave a definitive answer, but Bai Xuyu blocked him, showing no intention of letting him pass.
"Move aside." (Chongzong)
Bai Xuyu didn't respond, just stood there blocking Chongzong's way.
When Chongzong tried to force his way through, Bai Xuyu made a move.
Without any warning, he threw a punch straight towards Chongzong's head.
Caught off guard by Bai Xuyu's attack, Chongzong barely managed to dodge the punch, stumbling a bit.
"What are you doing?" (Chongzong)
"Stopping you." (Bai Xuyu)
Chongzong didn't understand the logic behind Bai Xuyu's actions.
But he knew that if he didn't fight back and knock her down, this situation wouldn't be resolved.
