Demon hunter’s Cooking Manual
Chapter 1199 - 115: Wait for me here, don't go away!_2

Two weeks ago, during the great battle, he personally witnessed the Buddha.

"Hello."

The old monk replied.

After the battle two weeks ago, he could clearly sense the change in attitude from the people around him.

To this, the old monk was indifferent.

He remained himself.

Every day, he wiped and cleaned Tongshou Temple, read the scriptures—nothing had changed.

If he had to name one thing that felt different, it was his resolve to wait until Jason returned.

Jason was undoubtedly the current Master of Tongshou Temple.

Even now, the old monk still firmly believed this.

"Master, is there any news about Jason?"

Hui Lijing asked, her concern evident.

"No, but don't worry."

"Jason is definitely safe."

"He might return at any moment. We just need to be patient and wait."

"Don't forget, even death holds no power over him."

The old monk spoke softly.

His words, accompanied by his gentle tone, were undeniably soothing.

Hui Lijing nodded.

Compared to the old monk, she knew more about Jason.

She also firmly believed Jason would return.

When Jason came back, she would make sure to give him a dandelion.

He had promised to teach her, yet Jason, as her superior, had left her without a word.

Buzz!

From the distance, the hum of an engine grew louder.

A car approached from afar.

Ryosuke stepped out, his face full of exhaustion.

"Officer Ryosuke."

Urashima called out loudly, and Ryosuke smiled. Though the fatigue on his face slightly receded, his eyes were bloodshot, with heavy under-eye circles and dark shadows beneath them.

This made it clear that he hadn't rested properly in a long time.

"How is it?"

"Did everything go smoothly?"

The old monk asked.

"More smoothly than imagined. That bastard Hanakaiin Rō, in some sense, did a good thing."

Ryosuke replied.

The people around him nodded in agreement.

These individuals could all be regarded as members of the "Inside World"; they were already deeply familiar with the "Outer World." They were acutely aware of the hostility the "Outer World" harbored toward the "Inside World."

Just as Hanakaiin Rō had said—guarded, wary, and full of malice.

Just as the "Inside World" harbored arrogance toward the "Outer World."

Now, finally being in the open was indeed a positive step forward.

Especially amidst the intense pressure from external forces, the honeymoon period between the two worlds had begun.

"But the crimes that guy committed are still unforgivable."

Ryosuke said, his eyes flashing coldly.

No matter his intent, Hanakaiin Rō was unquestionably a murderer who took hundreds of lives—this fact was indisputable and could not be shirked.

And this was why they were here today.

The Hanakaiin Family Head would give them an explanation.

The group continued walking upward.

Soon, they arrived at the Hanakaiin Family's "temporary base."

A cluster of interconnected wooden huts formed the settlement.

Many people, originally from the branches of the Hanakaiin family, were busy working.

After the great battle two weeks ago, the main family's members had perished entirely. Those from the branch families, summoned by Hanakaiin Tōru, had gathered here to rebuild their home.

With two weeks of effort and the aid of various secret techniques, a small scale of order could already be seen.

At the very least, it no longer resembled a heap of ruins.

Hanakaiin Ra stood by the entrance.

"Welcome, everyone."

The young Onmyoji, wearing a perpetually innocent smile, greeted the group warmly and led them into the new Hanakaiin Family estate. Following the gravel-covered path, they arrived at the lakefront—the lake water had once been consumed entirely by Jason, but underground water continued to flow out. Following a craftsman's suggestion, this place was turned into an artificial lake, serving not only as a picturesque spot but also for aquaculture.

A flock of ducks swam leisurely by.

Fish leapt continuously from the water's surface.

In the mud and sand, shrimp and crabs scuttled in and out.

"Very nice."

The old monk gazed at the scenery with great appreciation.

"This was unavoidable."

"After the calamity we caused this time, many have distanced themselves from us, so we have to be self-sufficient."

Hanakaiin Ra spoke, though his face showed little bitterness. Instead, he maintained a cheerful demeanor, even excitedly pointing out the distant fields to them.

"By autumn, we'll have crops to harvest."

"Even though the grains grown with secret techniques don't taste very good, it's better than having none."

"If we make it to next year, everything should fall into place."

"That's good."

The old monk clasped his hands together, smiling gently.

Lately, he had been worried about the Hanakaiin Family's situation.

The old monk understood that responsibility for these events must be shouldered.

And what is more suitable than the Hanakaiin Family?

Even if Hanakaiin Rō was willing to bear everything alone, some turbulence was unavoidable.

Now, it seemed that everything was under control.

"Please follow me."

"The Family Head has been waiting for you."

Hanakaiin Ra continued leading the way.

The Family Head's room was by the lake, indistinguishable from the surrounding wooden houses—save for its slightly larger size and the addition of a receiving room.

Hanakaiin Haru sat inside, quietly waiting.

As the new Family Head of the Hanakaiin Family, the young Onmyoji had grown rapidly—displaying far more maturity and composure than before.

Upon seeing the group approach, the young Family Head rose and respectfully greeted the old monk, Hui Lijing, and Hu Qiandai one by one.

As for Ryosuke and Urashima?

Hanakaiin Haru nodded slightly.

Recently, the pressure from "Zero Division" on the Hanakaiin Family had stirred great anger within Hanakaiin Haru.