Chapter 301

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Chapter 301: Unable to Come Up With a Chapter Title, Delayed

The next morning, Bai Wei decided to get a proper rest, so he gave up on his plan to go online and peacefully fell asleep.

He didn’t mention anything about Hokusinn Kichyō to his younger sister. He didn’t want to distract her, and besides, she had already mentioned it before, though he hadn’t paid attention.

With just a simple mention that he needed to go out again, this time alone, Simozi voiced her objections. She sighed, wondering why her older brother, despite being as lazy as a salted fish, always seemed too busy to take a break.

She emphasized repeatedly that he must return early and stay at home obediently for at least half a month, making her the absolute center of his activities.

Bai Wei, somewhat reluctantly, signed an unfair agreement, only then did she agree to let him go.

“Above is the reason why I was late,” Bai Wei said, taking a sip of fresh tea.

“You are truly a humorous person,” said a middle-aged man with dark skin sitting across from him.

Bai Wei glanced at the man, and beneath an exclamation mark, all the information about him was instantly revealed.

[Rokuro Shimura]

Married, 31 years old, with a daughter at home

Dropping a few flowerpots from the 18th floor could randomly hit and potentially kill a few regular people

Bai Wei noticed that his abilities had seemed to improve recently, but he still couldn’t accurately perceive the status of everyone around him.

Yamada’s personal profile was very clear, as he had a strong sense of self-confidence and was an ordinary person. A few status indicators appeared above Yamada’s head:

[Loves life]

[Embarks on a new journey]

[Finds joy in helping others]

It was all very clear and visible.

Some people were harder to read, like Xue Hanlei, Yun Wuxin, and even Doctor Kurosawa. As Bai Wei got to know them more, their personal information was unlocked, but the status indicators on their profile always showed question marks and asterisks, making it hard to see clearly. Maybe they were not mysterious enough, or perhaps not trusted enough.

When Bai Wei first met Xue Hanlei, the exclamation mark didn’t give a direct answer to whether she was a member of the Dragon Clan.

It was clear that this ability wasn’t all-powerful, and there was a possibility of misjudgment or being blocked.

Bai Wei, no longer beating around the bush, went straight to the point, “If you’re looking for the Immortals of the Ming Country, I happen to know someone.”

“Really?” Rokuro Shimura, a worker who grew up in a village, asked. “I didn’t receive much education, so please don’t try to make me happy.”

“She is unlikely to leave Edo. You can bring your daughter here, and I can introduce you to her,” Bai Wei said, referring to Yun Wuxin. He could persuade Yun Wuxin to leave Edo, but he didn’t want to owe another favor.

Shimura hesitated. “You know the Immortals, so…?”

“I’m just a big, strong warrior,” Bai Wei replied. “But I still suggest you take your daughter to see a doctor.”

Rokuro Shimura looked troubled. “I have considered it too,” he said, “but my daughter falls ill only in December, and when it gets severe, she can’t move at all. Bringing her to Edo would be too expensive. As an ordinary worker, I simply cannot afford it.”

“In December?” Bai Wei asked. “Does it mean that when there is a red moon, her illness becomes worse?”

“Yes, you know?” Shimura asked, surprised.

“I know,” Bai Wei replied, “It’s the Red Moon Illness again.”

“Is there a way to cure it?” Rokuro Shimura asked, hopeful.

Bai Wei nodded. “Yes, there is.”

“Please help!” Rokuro Shimura exclaimed excitedly. “I’ll do anything as long as you can cure her!”

“Besides, I don’t need you to do anything,” Bai Wei said, shaking his head. “It’s my duty to help the descendant of the witch.” He paused. “However, I do need to go out for a while.”

Shimura became anxious. “Please, first take a look at my daughter, and then…”

He was worried that, just like last time, the fairy would never return. What would happen if this person also never returned?

Yamada, curious, asked, “Mr. Bai, weren’t you free just yesterday?”

“There’s been a change in the situation. I have to go to Shikoku Town,” Bai Wei replied. “It’s a remote place, where do I find the time to go with him again?”

“Shikoku Town?!” Rokuro Shimura exclaimed happily. “That’s my hometown!”

Bai Wei raised an eyebrow. “?”

[A special event has been triggered]

[Destination: Shikoku Town]

[Unlocks the next stage of events upon arrival]

What a gathering of talents we have here?

Yamada smiled and said, “Good things come in pairs, good things come in pairs!”

Bai Wei, not being so optimistic, didn’t think that two exclamation marks appearing here meant a daily, risky mission of climbing and transportation. What was even more concerning was the yellow question mark hadn’t been triggered yet, and its color seemed to have deepened a bit, which was mysterious.

Rokuro Shimura asked, “When shall we depart?”

Bai Wei replied, “Let’s leave now.”

Shimura immediately said, “I’ll go get my luggage. Please wait for me here! I’ll be right back!”

He hurried off.

“Isn’t he very cautious?” Bai Wei glanced at Yamada. “Why doesn’t he doubt what I said at all?”

“Of course, that’s thanks to me,” Yamada said, crossing his arms and leaning back with a smile. “I carefully recounted my own personal experiences and your accomplishments to him.”

“Ah?” Bai Wei paused, his eyes wide. “My accomplishments?”

“Yes, you single-handedly swept through the Sanada Group’s affairs; the whole neighborhood is talking about it. And the nighttime dash to Kyoto…” Yamada raised his thumb. “Anyone who hears about it can’t help but call you a hero!”

Bai Wei, stunned, responded, “??”

It seemed that his actions had become widely known. Bai Wei thought he had been more discreet, but clearly, the mysteries of this world were no secret.

The warrior, roaming the land, challenging skilled opponents, had become a name known to many. He had been involved in the shrine’s affairs, and even the police headquarters and the Sanada Group had heard about it. Everything was revealed.

Bai Wei sighed. “I didn’t realize I had become famous! If this were the Ming Country, would I have to become a storyteller?”

“This is natural,” said Yamada. “The neighbors around here all know it. Haven’t you noticed that when you go out to buy groceries, you always get a 30% discount? Even at the farmers’ market, they’d rather lose money to sell you the freshest goods, all because they value Mr. Bai’s reputation. Isn’t it all because they admire you?”

Bai Wei didn’t really pay attention to these things, thinking it was just because he was well-liked by people.

“Why isn’t there any TV station or such coming to interview me?” Bai Wei wondered aloud. “I don’t feel famous at all.”

“It’s all word of mouth. The TV stations dare not broadcast these things. They are too shocking to hear,” Yamada explained. “In Kobunacho Hanauchimachi, the gangsters are all gone, and public safety is excellent. The delinquent students used to occasionally show up here, but once they were disciplined, they stopped coming. Convenience store theft cases have decreased too… Oh, and there’s Izumi Dojo. The self-defense techniques you teach to housewives have reduced domestic violence incidents. The women are all full of praise for you.”

“That group of kids, quite a few troublemakers, shaved their heads and started going to school obediently. The rich ones even joined a swordsmanship school. If you go to the training ground more often, you’ll notice those little rascals. They’re living more energetically than before. They’ve learned more than just fighting; they’ve also learned life lessons. They feel hopeful and young again, with a bright future ahead.”

Bai Wei, left speechless, realized a lot had happened, but upon closer examination, it wasn’t anything major.

“For us ordinary folks, the disappearance of these problems is important. Having a reliable, capable, and humble young person like you around gives peace of mind,” Yamada continued. “The public security situation in society is bad, and the moral standards are lacking. With you here, everyone feels reassured. Mr. Bai, you may think you haven’t done anything remarkable, but for everyone, you are more impressive than any big shot.”

Bai Wei, sipping his tea, replied, “I never thought you’d look at me like that.”

“It’s because you don’t put on airs. You’re just an ordinary person. You go grocery shopping, and you can drive away the gangsters, but you never bully the weak with your strength,” Yamada said. “People in Kobunacho really admire you…” He lowered his voice, looking around. “I don’t know how many young girls secretly slipped love letters to me. Even some wealthy business tycoons’ daughters are among them. They’ve got quite the courage. There’s even a nearby school for noble girls. Mr. Bai, haven’t you noticed the increase in foot traffic here recently?”

Bai Wei shook his head, saying, “No… Why didn’t you mention the matter of so many love letters before?”

Yamada took a bite of the rice dumpling. “I was afraid of being slashed to death by Miss Yagyū, so I didn’t dare give them to you. But if you want them, there are more in that cabinet over there.”

He pointed at the wardrobe.

“The layer below?”

“The layer above.”

“Neigh…”

“So, Mr. Shimura, you can definitely trust him, and I completely trust you too,” Yamada smiled brightly. “When Mr. Shimura arrives, have a safe journey and remember to come back early.”

Three hours later, on a bus bound for Shikoku Town, Bai Wei boarded the bus. As he looked ahead, he saw Kokonohana Nori finding her seat.

Their gazes met, and a flicker of surprise and confusion crossed their faces.

Funeral Attendant: He is also going to Shikoku Town. Could it be for Jingūji…

Bai Wei: She’s not wearing mourning clothes?!