Judging from the various evidence currently available, Changzhou is probably related to the Fanzhu Party.

According to Souji and others, Hannya had very obvious actions to protect Katsura Kogoro during the Battle of Ikedaya.

Although Hannya's tone was obviously unkind and impatient when talking to Katsura Kogoro, when Katsura Kogoro was in crisis, he did step forward and help Katsura Kogoro escape from Ikeda House.

It is not yet known whether the current relationship between Changzhou and the Fazhu Party is "in-depth cooperation" or "initial contact."

However, it is a definite fact that "Changzhou colluded with the Pazhu Party".

As soon as Boss Kiryu finished speaking, Aoden said bluntly:

"'Finish it with him'?"

"Boss Kiryu, please forgive me - you probably don't have the ability to end things with the other party now."

"Seven years ago, you tried your best and could only draw with him."

"Now, 7 years have passed."

"You are older and your body is aging."

"And he is in his prime, at a time when his body and strength are rapidly increasing."

"With all this going on and on, how can you be sure to end it with him?"

"How about you carry a revolver?"

Qingdeng said while making a "shoot" gesture.

"Look for the opportunity and give him a few shots. Maybe you can win by surprise."

Boss Kiryu burst out laughing.

"Mr. Ju, a mere pistol can't do anything to a master of his level."

"If you want to use firearms to subdue him, at least a musketry team of more than 10 people must be mobilized."

After saying this, Boss Kiryu let out a deep breath, and then showed an extremely refreshing expression.

"You're not the first person to tell me to stop."

"My lord, Makimura... everyone advised me not to think too hard. I'm already old and don't want to die."

"I also know that my lord, she secretly gave an order to the team responsible for finding Keji: Once Keji is found, there is no need to talk to him about martial arts, just kill him with firearms."

"The reason is to get rid of Keji quickly before me."

"I appreciate your kindness."

"However, my determination will not change."

"The reason why I insist on ending things with Katsumi is not just a battle of wills."

"As I just said, this is the bitter fruit I planted myself."

"This is my responsibility."

"This is a battle I have to face."

"If I escape, I'm afraid I won't be able to let go of this regret until I die."

"Besides..."

Having said this, Boss Kiryu paused.

When he spoke again, there was a hint of joking in his tone.

"Although I am an old man with buried eyebrows, I have always been a swordsman at heart."

"The last battle between Katsumi and I was really not fun enough."

"Deep in my heart, I have been secretly looking forward to another hearty duel with my beloved disciple without leaving any regrets!"

"Whether it's success or failure."

"This is the evil result I planted myself, and it is also the battle I started."

"No matter what the outcome is, I will happily accept it."

After saying that, Boss Kiryu slowly stood up.

"Okay, I've finished telling all the stories that need to be told."

"Haha...telling stories is also quite tiring."

"Especially an unpleasant story like this."

"I'm a little tired, so I went down to rest first."

"Ji Jun, you should go and rest early."

After leaving these words, he turned around with a complicated expression and took big steps.

Within a moment, his figure disappeared at the end of the courtyard...

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"..."

Qingdeng moved forward mechanically.

He looked calm on the surface.

But in fact, his mind has drifted far away and he is walking forward based on instinct.

For this reason, he didn't even hear the footsteps coming from his side

"An Yi, long time no see."

Qingto was stunned for a moment, then turned around to look - Kinoshita Rin was walking towards him leisurely with her hands behind her back.

"Grandma, long-awaited greetings, how are you doing?"

Kinoshita Lin nodded lightly:

"Except for the fact that the weather is too hot and makes people feel irritated, everything is fine."

As she spoke, she moved to Qingdeng's side and walked side by side.

"How's Ah Wu doing? Has her frequent cramping in her legs gotten better?"

When talking about A Wu, her always tense facial lines suddenly became a little softer.

Qingdeng smiled bitterly:

"After forcing her to eat more shrimp shells, her problem has improved a lot."

"However...she now has a strong prejudice against shrimps, saying that she 'never wants to eat shrimps again in this life'."

Kinoshita Rin said half amused, half helplessly:

"She is already a mother. Why is she still acting like a child?"

After the two exchanged a few words, Kinoshita Rin suddenly fell silent for a moment.

After a while, she changed the subject:

"Kuroro...has he told you everything?"

"..."

Qingdeng didn't reply, only nodded vigorously.

"That's it... I guess, he must have said something to you, 'This is the evil result I planted myself', 'I have to face it', etc., right?"

Qingdeng nodded again:

"Yes, you are absolutely right."

Upon hearing this, Kinoshita Lin let out a long sigh, and then showed a depressed expression as if she hated iron.

"Sigh... You are already so old, why are you still acting like a reckless young man?"

"An Yi, you probably don't know. Even though Kuro always looks mature and steady, when he gets aggressive, it's harder to persuade him than anyone else."

Speaking of this, Kinoshita Lin sighed again.

"It doesn't matter...at this point, no matter how much you complain, it's useless."

At this time, the two happened to come to a fork in the road.

Kinoshita Lin paused and turned to look at the fork in the road on the right.

"Tachibana-kun, can you take a walk with me?"

Qingdeng replied almost without thinking:

"sure."

An old man and a young man turned to the right and were silent all the way.

After a while, a beautiful courtyard with colorful colors came into Qingdeng's eyes.
To be continued...