After Hui Lijing confirmed this idea, her eyes lit up.
That kind of light that seems to be real, even if it is covered with long and thick bangs, it is useless.
Jason also noticed changes in the female detective.
Subconsciously, he looked at the female detective.
At this time, the female detective had already raised the corners of her mouth in excitement.
For a female detective, she never worries about accidents.
What she worried about was just the "mediocreness" of the whole 'case'.
Any accident represents a ‘clue’!
Seize such clues and then kill them - this may be the simplest way to solve the entire 'case'.
This is what her teacher told her when she became a detective.
Hui Lijing will always be in my heart.
Therefore, Hui Lijing reached under the seat while driving the car.
The next moment——
A mini submachine gun appeared in her hand.
This is the weaponry Hui Lijing re-equipped after discovering that simpler conventional weapons could not cope with emergencies.
It’s not just the microflush in the hand.
In the trunk, she also prepared a rocket launcher.
What Jason said, 'Small diameter doesn't work? Then try a large diameter!' She kept it firmly in mind.
"Let's give them a good look!"
Hui Lijing said this and was about to turn around and shoot, but was stopped by Jason's eyes.
"What's wrong, Jason?"
Hui Lijing asked puzzledly.
She knew that Jason was not a mother-in-law person, so since he stopped her, there must be a reason.
“Play the long game and catch the big fish.”
Jason replied briefly.
"Understood."
Hui Lijing nodded.
Although she didn't think it was necessary, she respected Jason's opinion.
After all, she is just a newcomer to the 'mysterious side' and 'inner world', a rookie.
Leave professional matters to professionals.
Hui Lijing immediately put away her slight rush and looked forward again.
Of course, Hui Lijing would look in the rear mirror from time to time.
The stalker is very professional. If she hadn't discovered the trace of the other party in advance, it would be difficult to find out that she was being followed.
So how did Jason find out?
Perception?
intuition?
Or skills?
As she thought about it, the female detective became excited again.
Because, if it is a skill, it means she can learn it.
Ask Jason about it later!
After making up her mind, the female detective began to concentrate on driving.
Jason sat calmly in the back seat, without any intention of looking back.
Because Jason knew where the following stalker came from.
Flowers bloom at home!
The taste of the food's "prayer stone" is really obvious.
If there is only one blessing stone, Jason is not sure yet.
However, when the three people in the car were all carrying prayer stones, Jason could already conclude that the other person was from Huakaiyuan's family - Hanakaiyuan Qing once said that the 'prayer stone' is a stone from a century-old temple that has received incense.
Blessing stones can effectively avoid malicious prying eyes, scare away most ordinary demons, and even bring good luck to the wearer if their destiny is suitable.
Therefore, it is welcomed by the vast majority of people from the "mysterious side" and "inner world".
However, the ‘Prayer Stone’ is not easy to obtain.
On the island, among the organizations that can possess a large number of "prayer stones", apart from the Hanakaiyuan Family, the only one left is Tongshou Temple.
These are the original words of Huakai Yuanqing.
The latter, Jason has determined to be false.
But the former?
Jason was sure it was true.
Because the old monk Tongshou Temple also said so.
As for the ‘prayer stone’ at Tongshou Temple?
Master Tongshou Temple of the previous generation was really kind.
Not only does it help others through crises, but it also gives out a 'prayer stone' from time to time.
To put it simply, give it away.
In fact, it is not just a ‘prayer stone’.
The huge family property of Tongshou Temple was also given away by the master of Tongshou Temple.
If it weren't for the instructions of the previous generation Tongshou Temple Master, the previous generation Tongshou Temple Master would definitely have given away the entire Tongshou Temple.
Jason declined to comment on this.
Everyone has their own way of living.
But, he was really distressed.
If Tongshou Temple was still the original Tongshou Temple, he would probably accept the title of 'Master Tongshou Temple' calmly, definitely not because of the 'food' that Tongshou Temple has saved for hundreds of years, or just because he likes this heritage.
And now?
The Tongshou Temple, which has lost its foundation, should be guarded by an extremely talented old monk.
he?
There is no such ability.
He doesn't have this talent either.
He is just an ordinary, unremarkable person.
Not only do I love to eat, but I can also eat it.
He cannot take care of such a huge industry.
He doesn't want to prove his ideas like Huakai Yuanqing does.
There is no ‘ambition’ like other branches of the Huakaiyuan family.
As long as no one disturbs him while eating, that's fine.
Jason thought so simply.
The two cars were in front, and the following car was behind.
Soon, when Uesugi's car in front turned into a neighborhood, the car following behind stopped.
The sign on the roadside clearly states -
Private property, please do not trespass.
"hiss!"
"Is this all the property of the Uesugi family?"
Hui Lijing took a deep breath as she looked at the endless building complex.
The female detective never knew that there was such a huge private industry in the urban area.
When she just parked the car, she thought she was in a new neighborhood.
"It's all the shadow of my ancestors. I, a guy who lacks ability, have never expanded any property. I can only guard these properties and leave them to future generations."
Uesugi sighed with a hint of regret.
"It's already very difficult."
It's hard to start a business, but it's even harder to stay in business.
Jason once again thought of the previous generation Tongshou Temple master.
"No, it's a matter of my ability."
"I dare not innovate."
"I can only accept the traditions left behind. Just like this time, I still follow the rules left by my grandfather. After entering here, I choose to walk on foot - when I was young, my father even scolded me for riding a bicycle here.
, I have kept it in mind since then.”
Uesugi said and once again expressed his apology to Jason and Hui Lijing for the rest of the journey and hiking.
"It's okay."
"Mr. Uesugi, your family is really big!"
"Hey, there is a gate here too?"
After rounding a bend and entering an uphill arc, Hui Lijing was about to say something when she was suddenly stunned.
In front of the female detective, another door appeared.
Compared with the previous iron fence door outside, the door in front of me is taller. The outside is wrapped with iron sheet, and the inside is made of solid wood. More importantly, the wall inlaid with this door...
Is it a city wall?
The female detective looked at the 'wall' that was large enough for three people to charge on horseback and couldn't help but think.
"My ancestors were famous during the Warring States Period, so the current ancestral home is the former 'city' - of course, only some buildings in the 'Honmaru' remain, and more buildings have been destroyed."
“Including the former ‘Tenshu Pavilion’, only one floor remains.”
"After that, it was all repaired by our descendants."
"Otherwise, you would have been able to see the fifth-level 'Tenshou' while walking on the road just now."
"However, times are improving."
"Some things, when they pass, they are past."
"We can no longer pursue it."
"At most, it's just a moment of remembrance."
Uesugi sighed.
Obviously, this middle-aged man regrets that the glory of his ancestors has completely fallen into disrepair.
But, it is a pity.
There is no dissatisfaction whatsoever.
Coupled with the gentle temperament of this middle-aged man, the communication between the three of them was quite pleasant.
Of course, the female detective was communicating with the middle-aged man throughout the entire process.
Jason glanced around without saying a word.
This is his habit.
The female detective cooperated.
As an assistant, you naturally want to attract attention.
The rest?
Just leave it to Jason.
With this idea in mind, Hui Lijing asked even more enthusiastically.
On the way to the 'ancestral home', she had almost inquired about everything about the Uesugi family.
However, there was one thing that she was still curious about.
"Mr. Uesugi, why do I see so few servants along the way?"
the female detective asked.
In this huge building complex, except for the two young and strong men standing guard at the entrance, there were very few servants, waiters and the like along the entire road.
What I can see are some elderly uncles and aunts.
This is very rare among wealthy people.
At least, the female detective has never seen it.
Some slightly affluent families would like to hire a whole class of servants and waiters to demonstrate their status.
"They are all at work!"
"There is something special about the Uesugi family. These servants have been with our family for several generations. Therefore, we have already been part of each other - from the time they were born, the family's 'fund' will start to give some money until they are in high school.
Until graduation, the family is in charge. After that, if they are admitted to college, the family will reward them with a large amount of money to use as tuition for the next four years. When they graduate from college, they will join the Uesugi family business.
, most of them are like this, even if a small number of people don’t want to, it won’t have any impact.”
"When you get older, you naturally retire. Those people you just saw are all retired from family businesses."
"They will spend their remaining years here, just like their ancestors."
"And I will be responsible for them to the end, just like my ancestors."
Uesugi explained.
After hearing such words, the female detective was secretly speechless.
Although she hasn't understood it in detail yet, she has inexplicably felt the so-called 'family' atmosphere.
Just when the female detective was about to say something——
"Father!"
A gentle greeting came.
At the corner in front of them, a girl was standing there looking pretty.
The female detective looked at each other in surprise.
Not only because the other person was standing there and she didn't notice it before he spoke, but also because of the other person's height.
The other party was actually only slightly shorter than her!
Although the female detective is quite disgusted with her height at a certain stage, the female detective is also inexplicably quite confident about her height.
Even compared to taller men, she still stands proudly.
The girl in front of her is only slightly shorter than her, so you can imagine her height.
Moreover, even if he is wearing blue and white sportswear, you can still directly see a trace of muscle lines on the opponent's shoulders, thighs, etc.
Not only tall, but also quite muscular.
Unconsciously, the female detective felt like she was looking in the mirror.
If it weren't for the fact that the other party's temperament wasn't too gentle and his stature was a bit shorter.
The female detective was surprised, and the girl opposite was also surprised.
She stared blankly at this girl who was taller than herself, and it took three or four seconds for her to come back to her senses.
Suddenly, the girl's face turned red.
"Sorry, this is my daughter."
"I'm rarely rude. It's probably because I haven't had a good rest in the past few days."
"Torachiyo, quickly apologize to the two guests."
Realizing his daughter's rudeness, Uesugi apologized profusely.
"I'm so sorry."
The girl named Tora Chiyo also apologized.
It can be seen that this girl is as wealthy and well-educated as her father.
"Torachiyo why are you here?"
"Didn't I tell you to wait in the lobby?"
Uesugi asked.
"I'm just curious about the exorcist you found, father, so let's take a look."
Tora Chiyo answered like this.
His eyes also turned from Hui Lijing to Jason.
However, after just a quick glance, he looked at Hui Lijing again.
Although she was amazed by Jason's height and strength, compared with Hui Lijing, Hui Lijing was still more attractive to her.
Because, she always felt as if she had seen Hui Lijing somewhere.
There is an inexplicable feeling of familiarity.
Maybe it's the height?
wrong.
Should we have met somewhere?
Tora Chiyo thought so.
And just when Tora Chiyo was thinking this, Hui Lijing spoke directly.
"Have we met somewhere?"
"ah?"
"Sorry, I was thinking the same thing, so I exclaimed unconsciously."
"Are you from Echigo High School?"
After Tora Chiyo exclaimed, he began to ask in a low voice.
"No."
"I'm from Yamanashi High School."
The female detective shook her head sadly.
However, the exchange between the two girls did not end.
They talked about clothes, movies, songs, and even desserts and food in very low voices.
All in all, it was a chat where everything was included.
When the topic of chat inexplicably turned into "bao", the friendship between the two began to heat up rapidly.
Uesugi saw this scene and couldn't help but shook his head.
Women's friendship is so strange.
The middle-aged man sighed.
Then, the other party looked at Jason.
"Tora Chiyo rarely meets friends with whom he can talk..."
There was a slight embarrassment in the voice, but the meaning couldn't be more obvious.
Uesugi hopes that Hui Lijing will talk more with his daughter.
Jason had no objection to this.
"Is the ancestral home just in front?"
He just asked like this.
"It's right in front, I'll take you there."
Uesugi nodded immediately.
Then, the rest of the journey became Jason, Uesugi in front, and Erina and Torachiyo behind.
Jason, who was walking in front, said nothing, and Uesugi had nothing to say.
Hui Lijing and Tora Chiyo, who were walking behind, were chatting more and more passionately.
At this time, Hui Lijing had already told Tora Chiyo how she used cow dung to teach the boys who bullied her.
"Hey, they must be afraid of you."
Tora Chiyo whispered.
"Hmph, a guy like that should make them feel scared."
"The term 'Hachiku-sama' is not as nice as my baby name."
Hui Lijing said angrily.
"Ang's breast name?"
"What is it?"
Tora Chiyo asked curiously.
"Hmm... Katsu Chiyo."
"Isn't it weird?"
"Don't laugh. If you laugh, I'll get angry."
Hui Lijing emphasized.
Because, this nickname is too boyish.
"Katsu Chiyo?"
"Very good."
Torachiyo comforted her new friend.
Just when Hui Lijing said her baby name, her inexplicable feeling of familiarity became stronger.
We really seem to have met somewhere before.
She couldn't help but think.
Hui Lijing also feels similar.
Jason, who was walking in front, suddenly stopped and disappeared from the spot.
When Jason appeared again, he was already standing behind Hui Lijing and Tora Chiyo.
At this time, a long knife cut out from the shadows just came to the front. The long knife did not stop at all. Even though the target of the attack had changed, it still went straight forward.
