"What about me?"

At this moment, Igarashi raised his head and asked.

"Of course, you'll go back to Huaxia with me."

Xu Fan was not surprised by his question and answered without hesitation.

The reason Igarashi remained by my side was to save Akiyama Tsuki.

Back in the Underground Palace Tomb, I promised him that I would help investigate the Heavenly Witch Sect.

Having made this promise, I will naturally see it through to the end.

Sure, having him work under Honda Tsubasa would be quite helpful to her.

But it would break a promise, something Xu Fan hadn't considered at all.

"Rest assured, I always keep my promises to you in mind."

"Those guys have a base in Huaxia. You can only continue your investigation by going back to Huaxia with me, understand?"

Xu Fan patiently explained a few more things, and Igarashi listened and nodded.

Previously, he did feel that Xu Fan might have forgotten his promise, but now he realized it was his misunderstanding.

This guy seems to be reliable.

"Now that Xiaoyi has just assumed the position of Alliance Hierarch, there will be plenty of trouble to handle, and you guys will be very busy then."

"You should head back now. Remember to notify me immediately if there's any trouble you can't handle."

"Yes, master, we understand."

Xu Fan was right. Although he provided backing, Honda Tsubasa would still need some tactics to stabilize her position.

As for myself, being Xu Fan's subordinate, it's only natural that I handle some unsavory business for Honda Tsubasa.

It will indeed be a busy time ahead.

It's important to go back and prepare; the two of them nodded and got ready to leave.

"Wait a moment."

Xu Fan seemed to have thought of something and called the two of them back.

"Master, do you have any other instructions?"

Seeing Song Xiaozhu and Miyamoto Kuro look his way, Xu Fan hesitated for a moment and then said, "Pay attention to Honda Ryuichi and the Honda family for me."

"If the Honda family tries anything funny, you know what to do."

Even though today's event at Akiaka Dojo and Honda Ryuichi's gloomy expression suggested he wouldn't disrupt things anymore,

Xu Fan still felt the need to take precautions.

Honda Tsubasa is still his daughter, and despite the warning given today, when it comes to critical moments, who knows if she would hesitate?

In such moments, hesitating could cost one's life.

If it comes to that, Xu Fan wouldn't mind playing the villain for Honda Tsubasa!

"Understood."

Safeguarding Honda Tsubasa is to solidify his own position, clearly understanding any impact if Honda Ryuichi causes trouble.

Song Xiaozhu and Miyamoto Kuro agreed succinctly and promptly left the villa.

"Alright, it's time to leave tomorrow. You two should also prepare."

A grand event was awaiting tonight, Xu Fan touched his nose and instructed Igarashi and Asao Mai.

Already mentally prepared from being upstairs, Asao Mai nodded and went to find the young girls.

As for Igarashi, he said nothing and left the villa.

Soon, evening arrived.

Tomorrow, the group had to rush back to Huaxia from Dongying, so they rested early, well before nine o'clock.

Yet, some people couldn't sleep, like Honda Tsubasa.

Today was the most important day of her life, whether it was the Dongying martial arts competition during the day or the person she awaited in her room.

Anticipation, anxiety, nervousness—Honda Tsubasa, with a mix of emotions, sat before the vanity, applying the most significant makeup of her life.

The reflection showed a delicate face, now more alluring under the brushwork.

Sitting before the mirror, thinking she would soon become Xu Fan's woman in every sense, a captivating blush adorned her cheeks.

Knock knock.

"Who is it?"

"It's me."

Finally, the expected knock came, and upon hearing Xu Fan's voice from the other side, her heart raced a bit faster.

Nervously checking the mirror, ensuring her makeup was perfect, she stood up.

With gentle steps, she walked to the door and opened it for Xu Fan.

"You're here?"

Welcoming Xu Fan into the room, Honda Tsubasa made sure to check the hallway cautiously.

Clearly, she wished not to be disturbed in the moments to come.

"Tonight, I won't let you leave."

With no one outside, Honda Tsubasa's confidence grew.

Pulling Xu Fan along, she headed for the bathroom.

"Next, I will serve you."

Having decided to be Xu Fan's woman, Honda Tsubasa felt there was no need for reservation.

Remembering the promise made before leaving for Ancient Nara, she took the showerhead, biting her lip, thinking this was the start.

...

A night of passion quickly passed, and daylight came.

Xu Fan lay in bed with a cigarette nestled in his lips, seemingly savoring the aftermath of the night's indulgence.

The whole night's energy, where the woman beside him never once called to stop, was mostly to please him.

Thinking of everything she had done for him, Xu Fan couldn't help but hold her tighter.

"It's about time; you should get ready."

Suddenly, Honda Tsubasa, lying in his arms, reminded him.

Xu Fan looked over at her in surprise.

"You knew?"

Xu Fan hadn't told her about returning to Huaxia yet.

Not to hide it, just unsure how to broach the topic.

"I'm not stupid; I can tell."

"Don't worry. I'll handle everything here alone."

To be able to work alongside Xu Fan, and not just be a decorative vase, this was enough for Honda Tsubasa.

"Alright, as long as you understand."

Her initiative to bring it up saved him the trouble of explaining.

Xu Fan took a deep breath and got up.

"You... you..."

Honda Tsubasa had a hint of sadness, thinking Xu Fan would leave to pack.

However, he didn't leave; instead, he shifted his position.

"Are you okay?"

There wasn't much for Xu Fan to pack; with little time left in Dongying, he wished to spend more time with Honda Tsubasa.

Sitting on the bed, he asked.

Understanding the underlying meaning of Xu Fan's words, Honda Tsubasa's face blushed more deeply.

With a shy glance at Xu Fan, she gently nodded...

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