Courtyard House: Home Alone

Lin Yifan nodded and said, "Those war criminals are safe now. I will hand them over to you before the trial! All you need to do now is keep an eye on Kenji Doihara."

Upon hearing this, Manager Zhou frowned slightly and asked with some unease, "Hand them over to us? Xiao Fan, it's not that I don't trust you, it's just that these war criminals have special identities, especially that prince. If something goes wrong during the handover process, or if they are intercepted by their people, then we'll be in big trouble."

He paused, looking at Lin Yifan with a hint of inquiry in his eyes, "Where did you hide them? How are the security measures? Do you need us to send someone over to help guard them?"

"Hehe! Manager Zhou, you're overthinking it. Do you think 'Ghost's' methods are inferior to yours? Why don't you try capturing a Japanese lieutenant general? Don't forget, 'Ghost' is the true controller of Beijing." Although Lin Yifan admired these Communists, he didn't quite agree with some of their practices.

Shopkeeper Zhou was taken aback by Lin Yifan's words, a hint of embarrassment flashing across his face, but he quickly recovered.

He knew Lin Yifan was telling the truth. The name "Ghost" was well-known in Beiping and even throughout the country. Their secretiveness and ruthlessness were far beyond what ordinary forces like theirs could match.

He gave a wry smile and waved his hand, "Never mind, I was just overthinking it. Since you're so confident, we're relieved. Just please be careful during the handover, and it would be best if you could notify us in advance so we can be there to provide support from the outside."

Seeing that he was no longer insisting, Lin Yifan softened his tone: "Don't worry, Manager Zhou, I will notify you before the handover. I guarantee everything will go smoothly, and they will be on time to appear in the dock to face the people's judgment."

Manager Zhou was finally relieved and nodded. He then discussed some details with Lin Yifan, such as guiding personnel at the trial site and handling emergencies, until he felt there were no more oversights before they ended their conversation.

Lin Yifan left the Xilai Teahouse and looked at the sky; there was still some time before evening.

Instead of returning directly to the courtyard house, he decided to visit Old Master Tang. Firstly, to inform him of the latest developments in the trial preparations, and secondly, to see how Old Master Guo's preparations were progressing. After all, the "main event" of the execution still depended on Old Master Guo.

It was almost four o'clock when we left Grandpa Tang's house, and there was only about an hour left before the agreed time.

Lin Yifan decided to secretly provide support for the Red Party leaders, so he headed towards Baiyun Temple. Along the way, he used his spiritual power to observe the situation.

Once outside the city, the roads were practically deserted. Lin Yifan spotted several hidden sentries on both sides of the road, likely belonging to the Red Party. He entered a spatial dimension from a blind spot near the mountain pass and observed the surrounding area within a two-kilometer radius.

Time passed by, and soon it was already six o'clock in the evening. A group of people dressed as merchants appeared in Lin Yifan's territory. There were about fifteen or sixteen people in total, including Manager Zhou.

When he "saw" the people surrounded in the middle, dressed in long gowns and top hats, his heart skipped a beat, and he called out to the plants several times.

Why would the Red Party send him directly? This is someone recognized by the whole world, and moreover, he is their own...

A revolutionary pioneer whom I have always deeply respected.

Lin Yifan could clearly feel his calm and resolute temperament even across the distance.

This was a truly important figure, a core force capable of turning the tide. The fact that the Red Party attached such importance to this meeting, sending him personally to this perilous city of Beiping, filled Lin Yifan with an indescribable sense of responsibility and pressure.

He had originally thought that the visitor would be a high-ranking liaison officer from the Red Party, or even his parents, but he never expected it to be this leader who had left a significant mark on history.

He took a deep breath, forcing himself to calm down, and thought to himself, "It seems this mission is a hundred times more important than I imagined; I absolutely cannot afford the slightest mistake!"

He raised his mental power to the limit, carefully observing every detail of the group to ensure that there was no suspicious aura around them.

Manager Zhou clearly understood the importance of protecting the person in the middle. He walked steadily, his eyes scanning the surroundings warily. The guards around him were also on high alert, forming a tight protective circle as they steadily advanced towards Baiyun Temple.

Lin Yifan kept a close watch on them in the space, while quickly thinking: "Given this person's status, if anything happens here, the consequences would be unimaginable."

The Red Party made this decision partly based on its assessment of the current situation, believing that Beiping was relatively safe for the time being, and partly because it probably had great confidence in the capabilities of the "Ghost."

This trust is as heavy as Mount Tai! He dared not slack off in the slightest, and focused intently on monitoring every movement within the domain. No abnormality could escape his perception.

However, there is still a crucial question: how should you introduce yourself in front of this leader? Should you admit that you are "Ghost," or continue to act as an ordinary liaison? This put Lin Yifan in a difficult position.

Admitting to being a "ghost" saves a lot of explanation and allows you to directly demonstrate your abilities and gain the trust of others.

However, the "ghost's" identity is too special, and his actions are often secretive. Once it is made public, his future actions will inevitably be subject to many restrictions, and it may even bring danger to his family.

But if he concealed his identity and appeared as an unknown liaison officer, how could he convince this knowledgeable and insightful leader?

Especially the subsequent cooperation and his parents'...? His brain was racing, analyzing the pros and cons of the two options, and for a moment he was hesitant.

Outside the space, Manager Zhou and his group had already gone far away and were getting closer and closer to Baiyun Temple. There seemed to be a tense atmosphere in the air.

Lin Yifan knew he had to make a decision as soon as possible, because they didn't have much time left.

Forget it, I'll just go wherever the road takes me. I'll meet him first and see what happens. Given this great man's character, even if I admit it to him, he'll protect me. At most, I'll just lose some personal benefits. With the system as a cheat code, do I still care about such small gains?

With this in mind, Lin Yifan teleported twice in succession and arrived at the entrance of Baiyun Temple first, both to show his respect for this great man and to get a first look at the situation on the spot.

He concealed himself, standing silently behind an ancient cypress tree beside the temple gate as if blending into the air, his gaze fixed on the group of people gradually approaching in the distance.