Chapter 3560: It’s been years since we last met. How are you?

Seeing that An Chengxi had made up his mind, the other three said nothing more.

Although everyone was shocked and annoyed that Lin Wan'er found them here, Lin Wan'er was a friend after all, not an enemy, and at least she posed no threat.

An Chengxi cleared the broken pieces from the tea tray and took out a new cup. He said, "Alright, everyone, there's no need to be discouraged. It's normal to be inferior to others in skills and intelligence, especially when it comes to a senior like Lin Wan'er. Everyone should sit down and wait patiently."

The three of them nodded and sat down again.

At this moment, Lin Wan'er had already walked into the entrance of the main hall courtyard.

Master Kongyin, exhausted and excited, was leaning against the door frame and looking forward to it. The moment he saw Lin Wan'er step in, a childlike smile instantly appeared on his wrinkled face.

Lin Wan'er also saw him, and at the same time put away her usual girlish smile, replacing it with a kind yet majestic smile.

At the same time, she took off her mask as she walked, and used both hands to detach her ponytails. While walking quickly, her hands skillfully and decisively tied her long hair into a neat and tidy high ponytail again.

At this moment, Lin Wan'er's eyes took on a sharp look.

In an instant, his temperament changed drastically, as if he had become a different person.

Kong Yin was trembling as he tried to walk out of the main hall to greet her. Lin Wan'er had tied up her hair and just slightly stretched out her right hand with her palm facing him. Kong Yin knew that Lin Wan'er wanted him to wait there.

So he stopped and held the door frame with both hands for support. His tears had already burst out, so that Lin Wan'er's figure gradually blurred in his eyes.

Lin Wan'er quickened her pace and strode towards Kong Yin. When she got closer, Kong Yin loosened his grip on the door frame and trembled as he was about to kneel down, mumbling incoherently, "Miss... Zhengping pays respects to you..."

Lin Wan'er reached out to support him, smiling and asking, "Zhengping, it's been a hundred years since we last met. Are you okay?"

Kong Yin's emotions instantly lost control, and he broke down and sobbed like a child, "Okay... okay... Miss... Zhengping is fine. Thanks to you, I am still alive today and have the opportunity to see you again... Miss... have you been okay these years?"

Seeing him crying, Lin Wan'er couldn't help but feel sad, but she still maintained that loving smile and said softly, "I'm fine too. As you can see, I still look the same."

After saying this, Lin Wan'er supported him and said, "You're old, don't stand here all the time, and don't get too excited. I'll help you go in and sit down to talk."

Kong Yin choked up and said, "Zhengping dare not trouble the young lady. Zhengping can still walk on his own."

Lin Wan'er smiled softly and said, "Still as strong-willed as when I was little."

Although she said this, Lin Wan'er still gently helped him to sit on the cushion in the center of the main hall.

Kong Yin was nearing death, his movements slow and exhaustion evident, but his face was filled with excitement. He wiped away his tears with his cassock, then took in Lin Wan'er's presence and exclaimed, "Miss, you haven't changed at all in all these years."

Lin Wan'er laughed heartily and said, "I haven't even reached four hundred years of my five hundred year lifespan yet. In a few decades, I'll still look like this."

Kong Yin sighed and said, "Miss, you have worked hard over the years."

Lin Wan'er smiled and said, "I've had more experience traveling the world than most people, so it's only natural that I should endure some hardships."

Kong Yin nodded: "Miss is as open-minded as she was back then."

After saying that, he suddenly remembered to ask, "Miss...you...why did you come to Japan? I still remember you said that Japan's aggressive military policy since the First Sino-Japanese War left you extremely disappointed. You said you would never come back here...Now that you're back, have you run into some trouble?"

Lin Wan'er shook her head and said, "I came here to meet the distinguished guests in your temple."

"My distinguished guest?!" Kong Yin was stunned for a moment, then asked her, "Miss, are you acquainted with Master Jingqing and the others?"

"I don't know him," Lin Wan'er said with a smile. "I just saw that your temple is closed for renovations, and Master Jingqing has come to Japan. I thought the person I'm looking for might be here, so I came to see him. If it's convenient for you, please send someone to tell them that Lin Wan'er begs to meet with them."

Kong Yin nodded and said, "To be honest, young lady, I only know Master Jingqing among them. The others all live in a separate courtyard in the temple. They rarely go out and never communicate with us. However, it seems that Master Jingqing is not the leader of these people. The real leader should be living in seclusion in the separate courtyard. Miss, wait a moment, I will tell Master Jingqing and ask him to pass on the message."

Lin Wan'er said, "You are old and frail, so please don't bother yourself. I'll go find that novice monk and ask him to pass on the message."

Kong Yin smiled and took out his cell phone from under the futon, saying, "Don't worry, miss. I'll call Master Jing Qing."

Lin Wan'er was stunned for a moment, then giggled, reaching out to touch his bald head. She smiled and said, "Zhengping, seeing you again feels like it was over a hundred years ago. I'd forgotten that this is already modern society."

Kong Yin smiled like a child and said, "But in Zhengping's heart, the days when he lived with the young lady and other brothers and sisters were the best time of his life."

Lin Wan'er sighed, "Time flies. Of all your brothers and sisters, you're the only one left now, right?"

Kong Yin sighed with tears in his eyes, "Yes, Miss, I am the only one left. I never thought that I would have the chance to see you before I die."

As he spoke, he couldn't help sobbing again.

Lin Wan'er smiled and said, "Alright, stop crying. You were the one who cried the most among all the children before. I didn't expect that you'd still be so fond of crying even though you're over a hundred years old. I can't count how many times you've cried since I met you."

Kong Yin quickly wiped away his tears and murmured, "I'm sorry to have made you laugh..."

As he spoke, in order to divert the awkwardness, he quickly picked up his phone and asked Lin Wan'er, "By the way, Miss, how should I tell Master Jingqing?"

Lin Wan'er smiled and said, "Just say your young lady wishes to meet the head of his family. If you would be so kind as to grant her a meeting, please move to the main hall for a chat."

"Okay, miss." Kong Yin called Master Jing Qing without hesitation.

Jing Qing was not surprised by his call. After answering the call, he said respectfully, "Hello, Master Kongyin."

Master Kongyin said, "Master Jingqing, my young lady would like to meet with the head of your family. Could you please come to the main hall for a chat?"

Jing Qing looked at An Chengxi in front of him, and An Chengxi nodded slightly.

So he said to Kongyin: "Please ask Master Kongyin to tell your young lady that we will be here soon."

After hanging up the phone, he asked An Chengxi, "Madam, let me go with you."

An Chengxi stood up and said with a smile, "Let's all come together. He dared to come to Kyoto alone at such a great risk. What else do we have to hold back?"

Tang Sihai and Sister Sun looked at each other, without saying a word, and stood up silently.

Then, the four of them walked towards the main hall together.

In the main hall, Lin Wan'er sat upright. For a girl who looked only sixteen or seventeen years old, sitting so straight and with such a solemn expression, the scene was indeed a bit incongruous.

Although Kong Yin had a thousand words to say to Lin Wan'er, he knew in his heart that his young lady had important things to do, so he sat beside her without saying a word.

Soon, footsteps were heard, and Lin Wan'er raised her eyes and looked towards the entrance of the main hall.

Although she was very calm, she was also very curious about who was the person who could see through everything and even plan everything behind the scenes.

Moreover, she knew very well that the other party had arranged for someone to meet her at Qingzhao Temple, which proved that she was in the open to them, and they must know her identity and origin.

Now, it's finally time for everyone to speak frankly!