C110 I Never Thought That You Would be Yuejun!

"I had the good fortune of catching a glimpse of Yuejun in Daming Mansion. Please forgive my boldness!"

Gongben Tie hastily pleaded.

"Ignorance is not a sin. Stand up," Yang Ming said, gesturing dismissively.

"Of course, Yuejun. And to the young lady here, please enjoy yourselves. Whatever you desire, just say the word, and I will move heaven and earth to make it happen," Gongben Tie added, his face reddening once more.

"There's no need for that. You may go now. I'm just here to look around. And let the others in too; they're from Grass Village as well. Don't treat them differently," Yang Ming instructed, his brow furrowing at Gongben Tie's obsequious behavior. He had come to have fun, and Gongben Tie's fussing was making him uneasy.

"Understood!" Gong Lizi nodded, quickly grasping Yang Ming's intent. She closed the door, gave a few instructions for hospitality, exchanged a few words with Gong Lizi and the others, and then left to avoid further bothering Yang Ming.

Except for Jin Mengzi, the rest stayed outside, sitting in the luxury area and casting cold glances at Yang Ming in the VIP room. Their faces were a mix of confusion and resentment. Jin Mengzi, on the other hand, seemed carefree and was happily playing with Karin.

Jin Cou, seeing this, chose not to depart.

Gong Lizi went from shock to bewilderment, and then to a sudden realization that made her shudder. She stared at Yang Ming inside with a look of incredulous discovery, as if she had stumbled upon a new world.

Karin finally stopped playing in the late afternoon. She said a reluctant goodbye to Jin Mengzi and left the arcade with Yang Ming.

Gongben Tie bowed respectfully as they departed.

Watching Yang Ming and Karin leave, Guan Shang and the others turned to Gongben Tie with questions.

"Senior, why?" they asked, their simple query laden with confusion.

"Why? It's probably best you don't know," Gongben Tie replied, shaking his head. "Just understand that he's someone beyond our reach, including yours."

Gongben Tie spoke with a detached air, leaving the question hanging.

Gong Lizi remained silent, feeling a sudden distance from her old classmate, as if they were now strangers to each other.

Gong Lizi seemed to have an inkling of something but wasn't certain. After leaving the arcade, she checked into a hotel.

Despite some unpleasantness, the group was clearly exhilarated from their outing and fell asleep as soon as their heads hit the pillows.

Gong Lizi, however, was wide awake. Gazing at the moon, which resembled a disc of ice, she suddenly vanished from the hotel.

Bathed in moonlight, she discerned her direction and leapt towards a specific destination.

What she was up to at such a late hour was anyone's guess.

Meanwhile, in the city's most opulent hotel, the Green Hotel, Yang Ming was settling down for the night when he felt a sudden urge. In a flash, he left his room and made his way to the rooftop.

There, under the silvery glow, stood a woman dressed in black. She showed no surprise at Yang Ming's arrival.

It appeared she had been expecting him.

"It's you!"

Recognition dawned on Yang Ming. He knew her.

Before him stood Gong Lizi, the head of the orphanage!

Yet now, her expression was a mix of emotions, and she looked at him as if she was about to unveil the world's deepest secrets.

"Gekka Ming, no, I should address you as Yuejun!"

Gong Lizi spoke, her voice laced with an indescribable sentiment.

"I would have never imagined that you are the legendary Yuejun, Gekka Ming!"