Chapter 2048: With Tian Guixiong

"Alright, no more talking about this."

On the face of Fangcun Gongshan appeared a gentle smile; he whispered softly, "Aito! And Dong Xiang! You've returned after so long—let's have a proper gathering, eat something delicious."

After a slight pause, Fangcun Gongshan continued.

"Sifang Lianshi has recently been studying culinary arts—he's the best cook among all members of the Antique Coffee Shop... but he rarely steps into the kitchen! Now that Dong Xiang has returned, Sifang Lianshi will surely show off his skills."

"We're in for a treat!"

Sifang Lianshi's expression remained cold; he gave a slight nod, then rose to his feet—but before he could head to the kitchen, he sensed something, his face instantly hardening.

"Who is it?"

Sifang Lianshi's voice was low; his pupils turned pitch black, instantly entering Ghoul Form.

Not just him—all those seated erupted simultaneously with Feather Force and Scale Force, entering battle readiness.

Even Fangcun Aito did the same.

Only Wudao Dong Xiang understood what had happened; her face bore a hint of helplessness.

In the center of the hall.

Brilliant light interwove endlessly; figures slowly materialized.

"Gurara-lala!"

A deafening laugh rang out; Bai Hu suddenly appeared, sitting cross-legged, bending his waist just enough to avoid bursting the Antique Coffee Shop apart; now his face wore relief: "Indeed... if I bend down, I won't damage the building."

"... Father, this isn't something to be proud of!"

Wugeng Liuli reached up to press her forehead, sighing faintly, "By the way, wouldn't you learn the Law of Heaven and Earth that the Demon Lord uploaded to the guild?"

"... Law of Heaven and Earth?"

Bai Hu raised an eyebrow, stroking his snowy crescent beard, lost in thought: "I recall—that's a special art that lets one's body grow infinitely large."

"Just from hearing that... you've clearly never read the Law of Heaven and Earth cultivation method."

Wugeng Liuli opened her palm, her tone tinged with exasperation: "If you master the Law of Heaven and Earth, you don't just grow bigger—you can shrink your body too."

"... Ah, is that so?"

Bai Hu pondered, then burst into another "Gurara-lala!" laugh: "Looks like I really need to study it properly! After we return... I'll start then."

Hei Xueji bit her lower lip, scanning the scene: first she assessed Xiao Niao You Liu Hua, Aisi Desi, Su Han, and others, then turned to Fangcun Gongshan, Ru Jian Xuan... her heart thrummed with excitement.

And a faint tremor.

This was her first time meeting guild members and native residents of other worlds in person.

Even as she told herself repeatedly to calm down, Hei Xueji thought... how could she possibly calm down? "You guys are completely ignoring us, aren't you?"

Gu Jian Yuan'er stared coldly at Su Han's group.

"So what if we ignore you?"

Aisi Desi tilted her head, studying Gu Jian Yuan'er.

She lightly licked her lips, murmuring softly: "If the other side strikes first, isn't retaliation perfectly normal?"

Before Su Han could speak, Wudao appeared beside Gu Jian Yuan'er, placing her hand on his shoulder, her voice steady: "Calm down... they're not our enemies."

"... Not enemies?"

Gu Jian Yuan'er stiffened, then nodded slowly, his whole body relaxing.

Though he still felt Aisi Desi's hostility, Gu Jian Yuan'er chose to trust Wudao Dong Xiang.

"Miss Aisi Desi, I have no objection if you strike at our enemies!"

Wudao Dong Xiang turned to face Aisi Desi directly, her voice serious and earnest: "But please... don't target these people beside me—my family and friends."

Aisi Desi glanced at Wudao Dong Xiang, then turned her head away.

She said nothing.

But this attitude made Wudao Dong Xiang exhale in relief... no rebuttal meant agreement.

"Enough idle talk."

Su Han's voice was calm: "Don't forget our mission."

"... Then, Leader, can you tell us where exactly this manga author is?"

Wudao Dong Xiang fixed her gaze on Su Han.

"Naturally."

Su Han shrugged; his Perception Sense spread rapidly, soon enveloping all of Japan.

All manner of casual chatter flowed into his ears.

He sorted them instantly with his superhuman intellect, quickly locating the whereabouts of Tian Guixiong.

Su Han smiled and snapped his fingers; the void before him shattered abruptly.