Chapter 154: Is the Whipping in Household Service Proper?
Today is November 25th.
Twenty-five, twenty-six, twenty-seven, twenty-eight, twenty-nine, thirty, thirty-one...
He counted on his fingers for a moment.
"That's only a few days, isn't it?" Bai Wei pretended to be shocked. "I can't believe you're so calm."
Kamitsumi stayed quiet, bowing her head to drink her tea.
"Have you resigned yourself? After all, you have already escaped halfway. Although you haven't escaped completely, escaping halfway can still be considered a success."
She still remained silent, continuing to sip her tea.
"Okay then, let's make some preparations now so that when we leave, we can leave in style. We will have the Eternal Life Hall band and professional pallbearers arranged, and we'll have a three-day feast."
The White Snake God was suddenly furious, exclaiming, "You are disrespecting divine beings!"
Bai Wei shrugged and said, "I didn't mean to disrespect them, it was just a ritual."
She exclaimed, "Only three days!" as she let out a sigh of disbelief.
Bai Wei, "..."
Oh no!
He touched his forehead and said, "Why is it December? Are you going into hibernation too? How about I bring you a few hundred warmers?"
On the White Snake God's face, a blush of anger appeared, "Of course it's not because of the temperature, it's because of that annoying red moon!"
The red moon, once again, brought the Scarlet Curse.
"How much do you know about the Scarlet Curse?"
"Very little," Kamitsumi paused, "I am over a thousand years old, but I know very little about it. It disappeared for over four hundred years, but recently reappeared."
"Not long ago?"
"It was probably several decades, less than a hundred years," Kamitsumi said. "At first, the effects brought by the red moon were not noticeable, but later the influence of the red moon became stronger. It even impacted the mountains, rivers, trees, and even the energy of the earth, eventually affecting the Land God."
"I have never heard of this in the Ming Country."
"The land of the Ming Country was filled with fragrant incense and had a long history. It was not afraid of the red moon's influence, but here in Yingzhou, it could counteract some of its effects."
Kamitsumiwoikirihime spoke every word as if it were a sigh, and each word she said seemed like a truth.
...it became smaller, the scope became smaller; it lowered, the mystery lowered.
A small country struggling to survive in the cracks was being held back by the nation.
Bai Wei didn't rush up to volunteer as the scapegoat, and there was no exclamation mark appearing above Kamitsumiwoikirihime's head, indicating that the situation wasn't urgent.
He asked again, "Who has targeted you?"
Kamitsumiwoikirihime continued with a magical conch shell, "I..."
"You don't know, but I do. You basically don't know anything," Bai Wei said, touching his forehead. "Your level of spiritual enlightenment is very high."
When I was little, if I failed an exam, I would see my mom searching for slippers and my dad reaching for his belt. I had to quickly run away before they moved on to the next phase.
Who was hitting themselves, nobody knew, and what was Ukraine.
After drinking two cups of tea in a row, Bai Wei calmed his mind. "I've understood the general situation," he said. "Have you ever thought about resolving it before December arrives?"
Kamitsumiwoikirihime put aside her other expressions, leaving only one demeanor-composed and indifferent. "This is not something you can be involved in," she said in a dignified and aloof manner. "I am Kamitsumiwoikirihime, the Goddess of the Vortex, and I must maintain my own dignity. If it really comes to that point, I will handle it myself."
With her words spoken, she didn't linger any longer, and stood up to leave the tea room.
Before leaving, she turned around and said, "The tea tastes delicious."
Bai Wei said, "If there is a chance, please come to my house as a guest."
Kamitsumi paused for a moment, but didn't answer. She transformed into a big snake and slithered to the other end of the dream.
"Goodbye"
"さようなら."
...
Bai Wei opened his eyes and the sky was already bright.
After a while, Detective Matsushita arrived at the interrogation room, holding breakfast in his hands.
"Breakfast, it's amazing that you can sleep so peacefully here."
"This proves that there is no guilty in my heart."
"Hahaha, I admire your calm attitude. Don't worry... the prosecutor has already arrived."
"Are you going to sue me?"
"What's with that hopeful look in your eyes? Unfortunately, he withdrew before filing a lawsuit. After reading the case files, he stormed out without even giving the lawyers a chance to speak... Our police have also decided not to pursue the case. Once the bail is paid, you can go free."
"Why?" Bai Wei was very surprised.
"There are a few reasons: Firstly, the autopsy results showed that the cause of death was from a stab wound, but the murder weapon was not found. The fingerprints on other weapons don't match yours, and there is no direct evidence, making it difficult to initiate a case. Additionally, we haven't found any eyewitnesses. Secondly, the deceased was a gang leader, and not many people mourn his death, so it is not worth pursuing further. Lastly, the Edo Police Department doesn't want to offend colleagues, as well as the shrine and the Ming Country Embassy," Matsushita stated frankly.
He shrugged, saying, "So, you can leave later."
Bai Wei raised his hand and said, "Then take off the handcuffs for me first."
"If you picked it yourself, then it's yours."
"The silver bracelet must be quite valuable, right?"
"It's not worth much."
"You said it." Bai Wei exerted force with both hands, and the handcuffs broke in half, falling onto the table. Matsushita picked up the silver bracelet, felt the sharp cut, and exclaimed in surprise, "It seems like you can kill without a sword. Now you miscalculated; I have evidence."
Bai Wei ignored him and picked up the steamed bun to fill his stomach.
Detective Matsushita ruined his own mood and placed the silver bracelet back in his pocket. After finishing breakfast, he took Bai Wei out of the interrogation room and led him to the waiting area for family members.
The lawyer team stood nearby, whispering to the police officers. Hokusinn Kichyō and Yagyū Simozi, who had waited all night, couldn't resist the tiredness any longer. They leaned their shoulders against each other, their heads touching, soundly asleep.
Bai Wei approached and gently pinched Simozi's cheeks. Simozi woke up groggily, opened her eyes, and saw the familiar face and features.
"Brother..." She wiped her eyes and after a few seconds, reconnected successfully. "Brother?!"
"It's me," Bai Wei set down his hand. "Everything is alright now."
Yagyū Simozi joyfully stood up and embraced the young man. "How wonderful!" she exclaimed.
Her movements were too large, without considering Hokusinn Kichyō, who was leaning on her shoulder. With nothing to lean on, Hokusinn immediately lost balance and bumped her head on the seat.
"Ouch!" she held her head, waking up from the pain. She groggily asked, "What's going on?"
She raised her gaze and saw the scene of a young boy and girl embracing, instantly widening her eyes.
First, she was speechless for three seconds, then she stood up and stomped her feet, saying, "I want a hug too!"
She brought her closer, Bai Wei let go of her hand, gently pushing Yagyū Simozi's shoulder, using just enough force to make her turn half a circle.
Simozi and Kichyō collided with a full embrace, Hokusinn Kichyō fell back onto the chair, while Yagyū Simozi had her knee pressed against the edge of the chair, her right hand resting on her shoulder, as if frozen in a still painting of one girl pushing another girl onto a bench, preparing to do something.
Hokusinn Kichyō blushed and looked away, speaking softly, she said, "Little sister-in-law, it's not right for you to do this..."
Yagyū Simozi exclaimed, "#!" as she raised her hand and pinched the other person's cheek, saying, "What nonsense are you thinking about?!"
Bai Wei faced the chief inspector and the lawyer, and with a few words, he conveyed everything. The two men shook hands briefly, and that was the end.
The lawyer, Koji, felt a bit regretful and handed over a business card. "It's a pity we didn't have a chance to take part this time. If there's a next time, please contact me directly using my phone number, Mr. Bai. I have a feeling that you could become my client."
Bai Wei said, "I probably don't have that much money,"
"Hahaha, it's alright," Koji glanced to the side and looked at Hokusinn, saying, "If you're interested, I can give you a special discounted price."
Bai Wei let go of his hand and watched as the lawyers left. He sighed and said, "They really know how to talk."
Yagyū Simozi worriedly asked, "Brother, is everything truly alright?"
"Of course," smiled Bai Wei.
The next moment, his expression changed, "No!"
The smile on his face transformed into a stern presence. "Do you really think I've forgotten about what happened yesterday, little sister? You've grown wings, huh? Daring to ride alone and sweep through the underworld, is that it? Or is it that the chicken feather duster at home isn't tough enough? It seems like it's been a while since someone taught you a lesson. Is that right?"
Yagyū Simozi's face changed in an instant, realizing that her disaster had only just begun. She immediately grabbed Hokusinn Kichyō and ran towards the door.
She covered one of her ears and exclaimed, "I won't listen, I won't listen!"
Hokusinn Kichyō looked puzzled, her face full of confusion. "Why are you pulling me? It's not my fault, you know."
Yagyū Simozi said, "With you, an outsider, around, I won't be subject to the family's discipline! Stay at my house for the next few days! Let's wait for my brother to cool down first."
Hokusinn Kichyō's eyes lit up and she exclaimed, "That sounds wonderful!"
Then both of them were mercilessly beaten by Bai Wei in the dojo for the entire day... That night, Hokusinn Kichyō cried and shouted, begging to go back home.
Yagyū Simozi held her hand tightly, refusing to let go, and repeated, "True friends stand together in times of trouble," over and over again.
