Chapter 122 - Chapter 122: Turbulent Undercurrents and Latent Danger

Chapter 122: Turbulent Undercurrents and Latent Danger

Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

In the end, Sister Zhou moved in as well.

She moved next to the Brother Yidao Funeral Shop and became roommates with Li Xinting.

When Li Xinting nervously asked Li Yidao about it, he simply said, “It’s your house.”

Li Yidao really didn’t bother to care about such small matters.

It was truly inconsequential.

Could living nearby really ward off disasters?

It was just a joke.

His life didn’t change much after Sister Zhou moved in next door.

Li Yidao had been quite calm these days.

There were no live stream, no followings, and even his shop was only open for a few hours a day.

It was a very laid-back approach.

The adjacent accessory shop was also laid-back.

There were no live stream sales.

The only change was that Li Xinting’s task of preparing meals for two turned into three.

Regrettably, Li Yidao declined her invitation and continued eating alone at the funeral shop.

Not only that, he even sent her ten thousand yuan, money for meals.

Originally, Li Xinting definitely didn’t want to accept it, but looking at Li Yidao’s attitude, she ultimately accepted.

There was no other way. If she didn’t accept it, Li Yidao probably wouldn’t eat the food she prepared.

In order to maintain this delicate relationship, she was rational and didn’t make a fuss.

In Cherry Blossom Country, in the Mitsui estate, Mitsui’s brows were tightly furrowed. Over the past few days, everything had been exceptionally unfavorable for them.

Not only were several bases wiped out by Unit 36, but also the incident involving the temple offerings placed them in a precarious situation. They were now in the crosshairs, rendering their plans nearly impossible to continue!

Most importantly, what he saw at the cost of ten years of lifespan was what

concerned him the most.

He took a deep breath.

Gradually, his gaze turned ice-cold!

Looking at Matsushima by his side, he spoke in a cold tone, “Temporarily halt all activities in Xian City and Jiang City!”

“Have all personnel enter a state of concealment.”

“Additionally, initiate the Sakura Plan! Deploy Sakura No. 3 and ensure we gather all information about Li Yidao!”

“If possible, use special means to make Li Yidao serve us. If not, Sakura No. 3’s authorized to employ the Flower Burial technique!”

Matsushima, standing beside him, blinked in surprise upon hearing this!

Sakura Plan?

They were actually activating it for the sake of a mere funeral shop owner?

“Mr. Mitsui… Should I lead the Sakura Blade Team for a visit? After all, he’s just an ordinary mortal. We don’t need to resort to such measures…”

“Hmph! Ordinary mortal?” Before Matsushima could finish, Mitsui coldly interrupted.

“Do you think my previous investigation was simple? It cost me ten years of my lifespan, and this is a consumption that can’t be compensated for through any means!”

“Ordinary men won’t pose a threat to him. Do as I’ve instructed.”

“Tell No. 3 that if necessary, I’ll have No. 5 and No. 6 collaborate with him.”

“If we don’t eliminate this Brother Dao, our plans will never be able to proceed!

He’s already noticed us…”

“Go, do as I’ve said.”

At this point, Matsushima had lost all traces of defiance!

His eyes were filled with astonishment!

He knew that Mitsui had been injured last time, but he didn’t expect the extent of it!

Ten years of lifespan? Irreparable?

He was one of the very few who knew the secrets of their organization!

He himself had the privilege of undergoing a baptism!

It had increased his lifespan by ten years!

And the Mitsui before him, as one of the heads of the organization, had long exceeded a hundred years of lifespan!

Of course, he was also at his limit.

This was the result after countless baptisms!

For them, there were times when they lost their lifespan due to certain reasons.

Even if the expended lifespan was significant, it could be regained at a considerable cost.

But today…

Mitsui was saying that his lost lifespan couldn’t be replenished?

Didn’t that mean Mitsui’s time was running out?

Not sure if Mitsui sensed Matsushima’s thoughts at that moment, he suddenly smiled faintly.

“Don’t worry, I still have a few years left. During these years, I’ll pave the way for you.”

“Go, take care of this matter. Otherwise, this Brother Dao is destined to be the greatest threat to our organization!”

As for Li Yidao in the funeral shop at this time, he had no idea that turbulence was brewing in multiple places.

And all of this was because of him!

He was currently reclining on a recliner, enjoying a comfortable rest.

Over the past few days, he didn’t know what had changed, but he was no longer plagued by nightmares.

However, when he slept at night, he always felt a bit depleted in spirit.

As if… someone was sapping his mental energy.

This feeling was strange, but it was undeniably real!

It was as if there was something within his mind!

This made him feel somewhat uncomfortable. But he couldn’t ascertain the cause yet.

In the end, he could only temporarily ignore it.

“Brother Dao? How about tomato and egg stir fry for lunch? Sister Zhou said she’s making Coca-Cola chicken wings as well, it’s her specialty!”

“Oh, okay.” Li Yidao replied casually.

He had gotten used to this kind of life.

Someone prepared breakfast for him, and there were people reporting dishes for lunch and dinner.

At meal times, someone brought them over.

Yeah…

This money was well spent.

As for why he didn’t eat with Li Xinting and Sister Zhou, it wasn’t because he was afraid that getting close to them would make him unable to resist intervening to protect them out of pity.

In fact, due to the system’s death intervention, he couldn’t provide clear reminders or prevent things from happening.

The Hand of God wasn’t something he could use casually.

The reason he didn’t dine with them was simply that he didn’t like eating with people other than Li Yinuo.

Oh… and there was also an old man who could eat with him.

It was just that the old man had left Jiang City for several years, and who knew if he would come back…

If he did return and found out that he had lost Li Yinuo, would he hit himself on the head with a stick?

Just thinking about this made him shudder involuntarily.

That old guy could really do something like that!

Lost in his thoughts, Li Yidao shook his head self-deprecatingly.

How did he end up becoming so ponderous?

Why be melancholic at all?

It was just the memories of this body, did he really think he had experienced all those past events?

Tsk…

Reclining back on the recliner, he leisurely scrolled through his phone.

The yoga ladies were still pretty attractive.

No matter when, some things were unavoidable!

While scrolling, a thought crossed Li Yidao’s mind.

What if he exercised yoga together with the two beside him?

Ugh, what was he thinking? Even if he wanted to, he couldn’t suggest it himself. It must be them who proposed it.

Or… no, no.

Li Yidao shook his head, discarding a rather bizarre idea.

Casually leaving his “follow” list, he entered the recommendation list.

The business had been developing slowly recently. Maybe there were some potential opportunities.

Initially, he had planned to go to Xian City soon.

But upon careful consideration, going now would be futile. He couldn’t uncover the force behind them on his own.

Even if he found them, it could be risky for him.

Perhaps it would be better to wait for them to come to him!

He believed that as long as he continued to follow this matter diligently, he could trouble them through various means.

Based on his investigations into the deaths of a few individuals previously, it was clear they wouldn’t let him go easily.

Maybe… they were even plotting something now?

In this situation, he might as well complete a few more follow-up missions, increase his lifespan a bit, and enhance his skills.

Depending solely on the Blade of Death… his methods of defense and combat were getting somewhat monotonous!

However…

He didn’t know whether his actions in the previous shopping mall incident had provoked the system’s dissatisfaction.

Or perhaps it was because he didn’t follow the people he recently investigated.

Over the past few days, he hadn’t come across a single client!

So, not a single person had been “followed”, let alone any follow-up missions.

Li Yidao continued to scroll through his phone in boredom.

And just as it was time for lunch, suddenly, the long-absent sound of the system’s prompt resounded once again.

[Ding! Detected an ordinary customer, ID: Renowned Teacher He] [Death Status Detection: Died due to illness, Death Probability 49%]

[It is suggested that the host selectively follow the ordinary customer.] It was an ordinary customer… and the death probability hadn’t reached 49%.

Li Yidao shook his head.

Sigh…

The system was withholding high-quality customer business from me.

But, regardless, there was a 49% death probability. There was nothing wrong with following.

However…

As he clicked into this person’s video comments section, he couldn’t help but furrow his brows.

The style of comments on this video…. was different!