Night's Nomenclature
Chapter 514: Masters Wife

A dilapidated RV swayed along the highway as Qing Chen drove, navigating to their destination using his phone.

Shinguji Maki was in the back of the RV, on the bed, unpacking her gifts one by one.

Today was the happiest day of Maki's life; the harsh winter of her life was finally dispelled by the warm sunshine.

Her long hair cascaded down, like a black, lustrous waterfall.

The little girl's delicate features resembled a porcelain doll.

But as she unpacked, Maki noticed something amiss. Holding up a gift, she asked, "Master, did you ask that little girl what kind of gifts she'd received before you bought this one?"

Qing Chen, driving, didn't look back, "Yes."

Maki's Face^[-] was full of confusion, "But Master, would a little girl really receive a pink dumbbell as a gift?"

Qing Chen nodded earnestly, "Yes, others have received it, so I bought it for you. Go train, we're increasing the training load today."

At this point, the little girl didn't realize that the inheritance from her master, all of the paternal love, was like a deadly mudslide.

Luckily, Outer World was not good at finding underground boxing venues, otherwise, at such a young age, she might have had to get on the ring to make money for her master.

However, Shinguji Maki didn't say anything and returned to the RV to train diligently.

This was also very much like Qing Chen. His self-discipline made Li Shutong feel ashamed when reminiscing about his youth.

Qing Chen turned on the radio. After the crackling static, the announcer's voice came through: "Today, Shadow Agency is pursuing two suspects, Gao Dao Yi Ming and Shinguji Maki. If anyone finds any clues, please call Shadow Agency immediately. Shadow Agency will offer a reward of 80 million yen."

Maki stopped training, walked to Qing Chen's side, and watched her master frown. "Master, aren't we in danger now?"

Qing Chen shook his head, "We're still safe for now."

Maki, "Then why are you frowning?"

Qing Chen was silent for a moment before saying, "Why is my bounty so low?"

Maki, "Ah?!"

When she heard that she was offered an 80 million yen bounty, her first reaction was that the journey ahead would be very dangerous, and countless people would want to find them.

So she never thought that her master's first reaction would be to think the bounty was too low.

You should know that 80 million yen here is equivalent to just over 4 million RMB.

Qing Chen thought Shadow Agency was a bit stingy. After so many people were killed overnight, and a son of a Shendai Ten Attendants died, the bounty was so small.

Qing Chen switched radio channels, but heard the radio say, "Shadow Agency's high reward has sparked public enthusiasm. Currently, discussions about this reward on major online social platforms rank first. Many people said they plan to take leave from their companies to look for clues to the reward. Reportedly, Gao Dao Yi Ming has no relatives and disappeared three years ago. Shinguji Maki's mother is still alive and remarried in Hokkaido. Currently, many people are waiting outside Shinguji Maki's mother's residence, including members of Shadow Agency, waiting for the suspect to surrender themselves."

"However, it is understood that Shinguji Maki's mother abandoned her a long time ago, remarrying to Hokkaido from Gifu Prefecture, and the mother and daughter have not been in contact for many years. It is still uncertain whether Shinguji Maki will contact her mother. People wanting to obtain the reward are focusing more attention on the Gifu Prefecture area."

Click.

Qing Chen turned off the radio, "Don't listen, go to sleep."

Maki stood beside him, looking at the rolling darkness outside the windshield. She suddenly lowered her head, "Master, we're not going to see Mom."

"Why? Scared?" Qing Chen asked.

"No," Maki said, "So many people are waiting for us to go there; Master, you'll be in danger… I know Master, you're very powerful, but they're well-prepared."

Qing Chen smiled, "Don't worry, you'll see your mother before you leave here."

"But if we go see her, she'll be in danger too," Maki whispered.

Qing Chen said warmly, "Don't worry, I won't let others notice you've been there."

At this time, the RV drove to a mountaintop. In spring, summer, and autumn, this is the busiest public campground in Gifu Prefecture.

Many people would drive their families here, set up tents, spread out bedsheets, put out food, and then look up at the vast starry sky.

It's winter now, so naturally no one comes.

"Master, are we going to stay here?" Shinguji Maki asked.

"Yes," Qing Chen smiled and patted her head, "Get out of the car. I will definitely let you see your mother, but not now."

"When will it be?" Maki asked.

"We're waiting for someone."

"How long will we wait?"

"I'm not sure, it depends on luck."

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While the outside world was in an uproar, Qing Chen stayed on the mountaintop with Shinguji Maki.

The mountaintop was lonely and quiet, perfect for Maki's daily Cultivation training.

Perhaps everyone didn't expect that the person who caused such a huge disaster in Takayama Hida didn't rush to escape or contact Shinguji Maki's mother.

Maki gradually felt relieved. She was really worried that her master would put himself in danger because of her wish.

After more than ten days, on a certain night when many people gave up seeking the reward.

Maki came out of the tent and saw a girl sitting in the open space on the mountaintop, right by their campfire.

She instinctively stepped back, but Qing Chen held her hand and walked over, "I thought you'd arrive a few days later."

Yang Yang looked up, smiling brightly, "I fly very fast. Who is this little girl?"

It was Yang Yang.

The reason Qing Chen said it depended on luck was because he wasn't sure when this girl would find the right direction. Luckily, he wasn't in a hurry.

It proved that at the most critical moment, Qing Chen still didn't believe in Si Nianhua and Ji Guanya, only Yang Yang.

However, Qing Chen didn't call Yang Yang to help fight or escape.

"My disciple, Shinguji Maki," Qing Chen patted Maki's head. Seeing her master was familiar with the girl, the little girl felt relieved.

Yang Yang smiled and spoke in Japanese, "Call me Shimu (Master's wife)."

"Ah?!" Maki froze.

Qing Chen said angrily, "Don't be inappropriate in front of children! How come you speak Japanese?"

Yang Yang nonchalantly explained, "I'm a genius girl from Haicheng High School, a little genius from Shanghai, it's nothing special to learn a foreign language. I also know a little Arabic. Little Maki, my name is Chen Yang Yang, you can call me Aunt Yang Yang. Although it makes me sound older, the seniority can't be wrong."

"Aunt Yang Yang," Maki called obediently.

Qing Chen thought for a moment, "Let's go."

Yang Yang feigned anger, "Just arrived and you're chasing me away?"

"Time is short, only ten days left before the crossing," Qing Chen said seriously.

Yang Yang rolled her eyes, "Fine, your way. By the way, when you had the accident, it was during the City 10 Student Protest. I couldn't leave."

This was an explanation for why she didn't participate in the rescue.

Qing Chen understood.

Although Yang Yang drives everywhere, their relationship isn't close enough to be inseparable. Yang Yang has her own things, her own goals. She'd prepared for that Student Protest for a long time and had to be there in City 10 to ensure everything went smoothly.

Compared to romance, Yang Yang had broader goals and ideals.

That's how real life is. No one is anyone's accessory; everyone has their own thoughts.

Yang Yang came over and took Maki's hand, "Do you want to fly in the sky for a while?"

"Ah? Can I?" After witnessing her master's magic, the little girl naturally didn't question Yang Yang's abilities; she was just surprised.

"Of course," Yang Yang looked at Qing Chen, "I'll take her to Hokkaido. Be careful."

Qing Chen handed a backpack to Yang Yang, "It's what I bought for her. Thanks this time."

"Don't mention it," Yang Yang smiled, "Luo Wanya is very cooperative with me, helping Black Spade a lot. Without the help of Guardians' Union this time, the students in City 10 would have been in chaos. So, this is returning a favor."

"Okay, then I won't say more," Qing Chen stuffed a teddy bear into Maki's arms, "Listen to your aunt. We'll meet again in China."

At this time, Shinguji Maki had sensed something was wrong. Her eyes suddenly reddened, "Master, what do you mean? I'm not going to Hokkaido!"

But Yang Yang wouldn't give her a chance to regret. This was Qing Chen's plan, and she would execute it flawlessly.

As they spoke, Yang Yang took the little girl and soared into the sky, their figures flying further and further away.

On the ground, Qing Chen resolutely turned back to the RV and drove straight to Osaka.

His back was lonely yet firm.

Maki cried out in the air, "Where is Master going?"

Yang Yang said, "He's going to Osaka to cause chaos, to attract all of Shadow Agency's attention, and to let everyone know that he's not in Hokkaido. This way, the people near your mother will withdraw, so you have a chance to see her. After you see your mom, I'll take you to Luo City in China."

Maki was stunned. She didn't expect that her master's "I'll definitely let you see your mother" would require such a great sacrifice!

That master was truly using everything to make up for her life.

She pleaded in the night sky, "I don't want to see Mom anymore."

Yang Yang smiled, "Of course not. Don't cry; what you need to do now is believe that he will create a miracle."

Yang Yang added, "Actually, I think Shadow Agency will be more dangerous."

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