Zhao Kongcheng Captures Lin Qiye 20: Chapter 20: Hongying’s Talk-no-Jutsu!
Zhao Kongcheng Captures Lin Qiye Hongying sensed what was going on in Zhao Kongcheng’s head and realized how deeply this middle-aged man cared.
Zhao Kongcheng only remembered that he needed to complete Jinzen as quickly as possible and master Shikai at once.
But he seemed to have forgotten that Lu Ming had explicitly told him last night that in his current state, entering Jinzen was completely impossible.
Hongying stood up and looked down at Zhao Kongcheng.
“Old Zhao, you were worried that failing to achieve Shikai would disappoint Lu Ming, so this morning you made up that lie about entering Jinzen…” “But do you really think Lu Ming wouldn’t see right through your lie?
Think back carefully to how he reacted…” “Did Lu Ming even respond to what you said?” Zhao Kongcheng tilted his head up.
The overhead light was slightly harsh, blinding him so he couldn’t quite see Hongying’s face.
The scene from breakfast flashed through his mind— Lu Ming hadn’t reacted at all.
“Hongying, you…
are you saying…” Zhao Kongcheng froze.
Hongying nodded.
“Lu Ming knew full well you were lying to him, but he didn’t care at all.
He already told you last night that your mindset was wrong, so even after you stayed up all night, he never expected you to enter Jinzen.” “In fact, Old Zhao, Lu Ming already gave you the hint on how to achieve Jinzen.” Zhao Kongcheng’s eyes widened instantly.
Still looking up, he pressed, “What hint?
I don’t remember any!” Hongying sighed.
“Lu Ming said that Jinzen is a state of meditation, which means inner peace is paramount!
Right now, you can’t calm down at all.
How do you expect to communicate with your Zanpakuto?” “Actually, didn’t Lu Ming tell you first thing this morning?
He told you to go about your usual work and clear your mind.” “Even setting Jinzen aside, to enter a simple meditative state, one needs a calm, balanced mindset.
So, Old Zhao, if you keep trying to force Jinzen like this, you’ll not only get half the results with twice the effort, but you might end up running in the exact wrong direction.” “When your direction is wrong, no amount of hard work will bring you closer—it will only pull you further away from your goal…” Hongying spoke with a commanding tone, completely different from the Hongying Zhao Kongcheng usually knew.
“You worry about disappointing Lu Ming because you can’t enter Jinzen, but I think he’s actually disappointed because your head is filled with nothing but achieving Shikai.” “You want to achieve Shikai to gain a Forbidden Realm, to gain power.
But do you remember why you wanted power in the first place?
Was it not to protect others?” “Do you still remember the Nightwatchers’ oath?
If you forget your original intent, what good is a Forbidden Realm even if you do get one?” “Today, while Lu Ming and I were processing his leave of absence at Cangnan No.
2 High School, we discovered traces of a foreign entity on campus.
The Ghostface King hasn’t been seen since last night!
Xiao Nan and the other two were dispatched to the school, and Lu Ming, who only joined the Nightwatchers yesterday, went out to search for the Ghostface King himself…” “What about you, Old Zhao?
As a senior?” “Out of all of us, you were the only one who saw the God’s proxy yesterday!
You know how crucial Michael’s proxy is to the Nightwatchers.
If the Church of the Ancient Gods finds him, not only will he be in danger, but the entire Nightwatcher faction could be affected.” “That is Michael, the King of Angels, and the person chosen by Michael!
Have you forgotten Michael’s divine majesty?
Is finding that person not important?
Old Zhao, you can’t keep obsessing like a man possessed.
You need to be yourself again.” “‘If the dark night ever falls, I shall stand before ten thousand men, blade drawn toward the abyss, staining the heavens with blood…’ *That* is a Nightwatcher.” Hongying sighed, squatted down, and flicked Zhao Kongcheng hard on the forehead with a slender finger.
Then she picked up the plate from the floor, turned around, and walked away.
“‘Blade drawn toward the abyss, staining the heavens with blood…'” Zhao Kongcheng watched Hongying’s retreating back as his eyes grew brighter and brighter.
His exhausted spirit re-energized in an instant.
*[This isn’t me at all—where’s my open-mindedness?
That’s right, even without a Forbidden Realm, I, Zhao Kongcheng, am still a Nightwatcher protecting Cangnan City!
How can I sit here wallowing in self-pity?]* *[I’m acting like a whiny brat!]* Zhao Kongcheng rubbed his forehead.
“Man, Hongying really didn’t hold back on that flick!
It hurt like hell!
Is she not afraid of breaking my brain?” Muttering complaints under his breath, Zhao Kongcheng picked up Katen Kyokotsu beside him.
“Michael’s proxy, Cangnan No.
2 High School…
I won’t let you slip through my fingers.” “Hongying is right.
In a sense, finding that Seraph proxy takes higher priority for the Nightwatchers than wiping out the so-called Ghostface King!
We can’t let the Church of the Ancient Gods find him first.
Time is short and the burden is heavy—there’s no time to waste.” Outside the quiet room, Hongying smiled to herself.
As expected, verbal therapy was super effective.
If Lu Ming were here right now, he would definitely be blown away by Hongying!
*Big sister, with Talk-no-Jutsu like that, who needs a Forbidden Realm or a Zanpakuto?* …
When doing anything, a person needs to strike while the iron is hot.
Zhao Kongcheng sat on the curb across from the entrance of Cangnan No.
2 High School, smoking boredly and staring up at the dim yellow streetlight overhead.
He felt a strong sense of déjà vu.
If Lu Ming were beside him right now, it would be identical to yesterday.
*[Where on earth did that kid from No.
2 High School go?]* Zhao Kongcheng couldn’t figure it out at all.
After leaving the office at noon, he had been waiting at the school gate.
But now it was ten o’clock at night.
For ten whole hours, he hadn’t dared to blink, terrified he would miss the kid’s shadow.
Yet, after watching until his eyes were sore, he still hadn’t found him.
Could that runaway kid have seen this coming and skipped school altogether today?
Zhao Kongcheng frowned, holding a cigarette between his teeth as he stood up.
Right then, out of the corner of his eye, a figure appeared, strolling lazily with a bag of books in hand.
*Gotcha, kid!* With bloodshot eyes, Zhao Kongcheng sprinted straight toward Lin Qiye without making any attempt to hide himself.
Lin Qiye’s sight was no longer limited to ten meters like yesterday.
He immediately noticed Zhao Kongcheng’s unusual movement and turned to run.
Unfortunately, the difference in their speed was vast.
Within a few breaths, he was pinned down like a helpless chick by Zhao Kongcheng.
Lin Qiye turned his head stiffly and feigned unfamiliarity.
“Mister, what are you doing?!
If you keep this up, I’m calling the police!” A sinister grin appeared on Zhao Kongcheng’s face.
“Well, well!
Not only did you ditch me, but now you’re pretending you don’t know me?
Go ahead and scream!
Even if you scream until your throat bursts, no one’s coming to save you.” Not far away, three high school girls were walking together.
Hearing Zhao Kongcheng’s words, they turned to look at the two in shock, their eyes lighting up with a bizarre excitement.
To these girls, the middle-aged man and teenage boy combo instantly clicked into a ship, giving off a distinct vibe of “hurry up and keep going!” Seeing the girls staring wide-eyed, blushing, and eagerly anticipating what would happen next, both Zhao Kongcheng and Lin Qiye were completely speechless.
Lin Qiye: *[In a situation like this, shouldn’t you get help for me?
What are you blushing for?!]* Zhao Kongcheng: *[What is inside high school kids’ heads nowadays?!
Can’t you fill them with something normal?!]* What Zhao Kongcheng didn’t realize was that the way he was pinning down Lin Qiye’s shoulder made him look like a needy older guy terrified of his boyfriend being stolen away.
“You’re definitely not getting away today!” Zhao Kongcheng ignored the three girls.
Lin Qiye compared the difference in their builds and abandoned all resistance, looking completely resigned to his fate.
“Fine.
What do you actually want to say?” Zhao Kongcheng grabbed Lin Qiye’s hand directly and dragged him off in another direction.
“Come with me!” The three girls’ eyes locked onto the backs of Zhao Kongcheng and Lin Qiye.
Realizing that a sketchy love hotel lay in that direction, their eyes glittered with excitement.
When they watched Zhao Kongcheng and Lin Qiye actually walk into the love hotel, the three girls were completely beside themselves with excitement…
*[Delicate little Lin Qiye being roughly dragged into a hotel by a middle-aged man—it’s simply irresistible!]* The three girls looked at each other, their minds completing an entire romantic fanfic in the blink of an eye, feeling thoroughly satisfied.
*[As expected, true love only exists between men!]*