Of course, Yang Yan wasn't particularly bothered by being watched.

After all, in the eyes of these people, someone like him is equivalent to a walking human nuclear weapon.

No matter which country he goes to, he receives the same treatment.

This is also why Yang Yan doesn't like traveling abroad.

However, Yang Yan was somewhat surprised to sense hostility from those surveilling him.

Logically, this shouldn't be the case, right?

How dare these guys show hostility towards him?

Aren't they afraid of provoking him and causing trouble?

"What's the matter? Is something wrong?"

Han Ruyu noticed Yang Yan's expression seemed a bit off and couldn't help but ask suspiciously.

"Nothing much, just some guys whose brains are a bit fried. If anything happens later, just stay close to me."

Yang Yan shook his head and said.

Hearing this, Han Ruyu thought someone was about to cause trouble again, so she quickly nodded.

However, everything went smoothly until they boarded the plane.

"Mr. Matsumoto, you were too reckless! That person is Moonlight, one of the Four Emperors. Are you not afraid of him acting out by showing direct hostility?"

"If he causes trouble here because of this, your Shrine won't be able to bear the consequences."

After Yang Yan and Han Ruyu's flight took off, a stern-looking man in the departure lounge scolded a young man.

The man called Matsumoto didn't respond and turned away to leave after hearing the rebuke.

"You..."

The man's face twisted, yet he couldn't find any words to say.

After being away from Huaxia for more than ten days, Yang Yan finally returned.

"Ah! No place like home, Huaxia is the best!"

Yang Yan smiled at Han Ruyu and said.

"Yeah! As the saying goes, 'Better a bed in your own pigsty than a golden nest somewhere else.' We Huaxia people find it hard to leave our homeland and become rootless wanderers."

Han Ruyu agreed wholeheartedly and said.

"Honestly, are you really not coming to the Imperial Capital with me?"

Yang Yan asked Han Ruyu earnestly.

"Forget it; I'll stay here for now. But rest assured, I have relatives here in East Sea."

"I'll just go find my aunt and spend the New Year with her this year."

Han Ruyu smiled lightly.

She refused Yang Yan's invitation to visit the Imperial Capital quite decisively.

"Your aunt?"

Yang Yan asked, puzzled.

He had never heard Han Ruyu mention an aunt in Huaxia while they were in the U.S.

"Yes! Although she's my aunt, she's not much older than me."

Han Ruyu said with a cheerful smile.

"Are your grandparents still alive?"

Yang Yan asked another question.

"They passed away two years ago. As for my aunt..."

Han Ruyu paused here.

It seemed she had something unspeakable and didn't know how to explain it to Yang Yan.

There's quite a story to it, a long one at that.

Seeing Han Ruyu's troubled face, Yang Yan didn't press further.

Besides, since she already said she didn't want to go to the Imperial Capital with him, it's best to let her be.

Otherwise, bringing her back to meet Zhou Hanyun could be troublesome.

At least until now, Yang Yan hadn't figured out a particularly appropriate way to handle it.

He could already imagine that when he brought Han Ruyu to meet Zhou Hanyun, Zhou Hanyun might not say anything, but Miss Zhou Er would certainly jump in, leading to inevitable awkwardness.

"Keep this close to you; it's a Protective Talisman. When I'm not around, it can keep you safe. At the very least, it allows me time to get to you."

Yang Yan took out a jade pendant, handing it to Han Ruyu with a serious expression.

All the women around Yang Yan had this item.

The reason they were all jade pendants was to prevent them from getting lost if they were any other items.

With these jade pendants, they could be worn even in the shower.

After bidding goodbye to Han Ruyu, Yang Yan rushed back to the Imperial Capital using his own means.

It's been about ten days since he last saw those people; he's starting to miss them.

Yang Yan actually enjoyed this feeling.

Coming to the mortal world to refine his heart seemed to have initially paid off; his efforts hadn't been in vain.

Unlike the weather in America, the Imperial Capital in Huaxia has distinct seasons.

Winter, naturally, has the harshness characteristic of winter here, truly severe.

Due to the time difference, it's currently seven in the morning in the Imperial Capital.

Amidst the snow-covered landscape, Yang Yan leisurely strolled along the streets leading back to the courtyard, enjoying the rare tranquility.

There were very few pedestrians on the road.

Apart from the vehicles moving back and forth, the entire street felt so quiet.

As Yang Yan was stepping into the courtyard, he heard Miss Zhou Er instructing Cai'Er and Ruyi:

"You two must be good later and listen to the teacher."

"Yes, we will listen to the teacher,"

The two girls replied in perfect harmony.

"What's going on? It's almost New Year, and these two girls still have to go to school?"

Yang Yan asked, puzzled.

It's clearly winter break; why are these two girls still going to school?

"Whoa! Daddy, when did you get back?"

"Yeah! You didn't even call. We were worried sick. We thought you weren't coming home for New Year."

The two little girls excitedly shouted when they saw Yang Yan had returned.

"You do care enough to come back, huh?"

Zhou Hanyu gazed at Yang Yan, sarcastically teasing him with disdain.

Seeing Zhou Hanyu's attitude, Yang Yan didn't feel uncomfortable; he had long since been used to it.

Things were better back in East Sea; while this Little Demoness was unruly, she was still manageable.

But once they arrived in the Imperial Capital, Yang Yan felt this Little Demoness became increasingly abnormal.

Whether it's due to suddenly being in a different place, acclimatization issues causing psychological changes, or early menopause, he couldn't tell.

"What's up with these two little ones? Why do they still have to go to school?"

Yang Yan didn't mind Zhou Hanyu's attitude and repeated his previous question.

"They're not going to school; we're going to dance class."

Before Zhou Hanyu could respond, Ruyi interrupted to explain.

"Dance class?"

Yang Yan looked at Miss Zhou Er, puzzled.

Unfortunately, the Little Demoness simply turned her head away and went to stand on the other side.

Luckily, at this moment, Zhou Hanyun walked over and cheerfully explained:

"A few days ago, when I took these two little ones shopping, they saw a lot of children learning to dance in a dance class, and they wanted to join too."

"So yesterday, we liaised with the instructor and planned to send them over today."

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