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"Well, I'm not married yet, but if I do get married in the future, I can definitely invite you to be our officiant."

Lin Ye stammered.

In fact, he hadn't asked Erii's consent for the marriage, as it was a very sacred moment.

However, Erii seemed to understand the meaning of the word "marriage," and couldn't help but tug at Lin Ye's sleeve, her face full of longing.

"Sparashi!" (That's awesome!)

The ramen chef clenched his fists and even slammed them onto the noodle table next to him. The force of the impact sent a braised egg flying out of the bowl.

Fortunately, Yuan Zhisheng reacted quickly and used his chopsticks to grab the tossed hard-boiled egg, trapping it firmly between them.

Genji couldn't help but look at the ramen master, wondering what had gotten into him all of a sudden, and why he had become so agitated.

Meanwhile, Erii, looking aggrieved, pushed the plate of duck necks back to the old man. Being sensitive, she thought the old man was furious because he felt she had eaten too much.

"I'm so sorry, I'm really sorry. My old man was just too excited and lost his composure. Young lady, you misunderstood. If you like these duck necks, you can take them all. I'll braise some more for you later. I hope you can take some back with you when you leave."

The old master scratched the back of his head and smiled awkwardly.

Because he was so excited, he didn't actually believe in fate. He even hated fate because the word "fate" often leads to tragedy.

But ever since the master craftsman developed his faith, he felt that so-called destiny was, in a sense, an arrangement of fate. Even if it was God's arrangement, he would try to pick out those seemingly perfect things.

For example, on such a cold, stormy night, he was able to meet Lin Ye and Erii, feed the couple, and even bring them together for marriage. In the future, under his witness, the two could walk down the aisle and live happily ever after. At the same time, the glory of the Lord would also shine upon the newlyweds.

Therefore, the old master felt extremely satisfied at this moment. He felt that this was God revealing His name, and he also felt that it was all God's arrangement, because Lin Ye and Erii were such a sweet couple, and such love was definitely worthy of a perfect marriage.

Overwhelmed with excitement, the old man picked up the liquor next to him and began to chug it down.

"Master, this liquor isn't like soda; if you drink too much, it can easily make you drunk."

Lin Ye watched with a pounding heart. He knew that this kind of liquor had a very strong aftereffect, and could easily land you in the hospital.

"Young man, are you afraid that this old man will get drunk and then try to extort money from you? Don't worry, even if I really do pass out here, it has nothing to do with you. But when you two get married, don't forget to let me officiate, after all, this is a destiny arranged by God."

"Absolutely, don't worry, Master. If I really do manage to marry Erii, I'll definitely come to you to officiate the wedding."

Lin Ye couldn't help but say.

"Eri, oh, so this girl's name is Erii."

The master craftsman repeated Erii's name several times, his eyes filled with deep emotion. "Erii, it really is a very gentle name."

Lin Ye secretly observed the old man, feeling that he was no ordinary person. Just as he was subtly staring at him, the old man, who was still sighing, suddenly slapped Lin Ye on the back of the head. "Kid, that's great. I find that we really get along well. This pot of liquor is my treat, and so is all this braised meat. What are you waiting for? Eat up!"

The old master craftsman said with a hearty expression.

"Thank you, master. I would be very grateful if you could accept this."

Lin Ye didn't hesitate and immediately began to devour the meat. He discovered that the braised meat was indeed made with special ingredients during the braising process; at least, he had never tasted such delicious braised meat before.

Lin Ye poured a large bowl of shochu, eating meat and drinking at the same time, occasionally toasting the old man with a few cups. The atmosphere gradually became harmonious, especially on such a cold night. The aroma of ramen filled the air, and the shochu bubbled on the stove. Everyone drank and chatted happily. Even Erii secretly drank a few sips of shochu, and her beautiful face flushed slightly, making her look extremely radiant.

"Kid, judging from your outfits, you two are probably planning to visit the Sky Tree, right?"

After drinking for a while, the old man asked, somewhat drunk.

Lin Ye couldn't help but burp. "Yeah, Erii and I were planning to play at the Sky Tree, but unfortunately, it's damaged by this downpour."

"It's okay, it can be fixed if it breaks, and then you can have some fun again."

The experienced craftsman offered words of comfort.

Lin Ye nodded in agreement.

"By the way, where are you going after you finish eating? Are you going home?"

The old master looked around with his aged and cloudy eyes. The wind and rain had subsided, and he could now clearly see Herzog being tortured in the distance.

Before they even arrived for ramen, the members of the Oni Clan had already imprisoned Herzog. However, it wasn't just any ordinary imprisonment; they had pinned him to a concrete utility pole with long spikes, so even when no one was watching, Herzog couldn't escape.

The opponent is losing a lot of blood and becoming extremely weak. Even with the blessing of the "Don't Die" incantation, it cannot stop this weakness. After all, the "Don't Die" incantation does not mean giving the target an extra boost to life force out of thin air. That so-called life force is actually squeezed out of the opponent's own bones.

In other words, nothing can be created out of nothing. The medicinal power has already been continuously stimulated by the previous torment, and it is about to be completely drained. The moment it is truly drained will be the moment Herzog dies. At this moment, intense pain is emanating from his body, and he is groaning pitifully in the wind and rain. He is also looking forward to the moment when his life force is drained, which will be the time of liberation.

The old master's cloudy gaze narrowed subtly when he looked at Herzog again.

Although the rain and Herzog's extreme weakness had softened his previously grotesque body, making him appear less frightening, especially given his mangled appearance, making him look more like a human who had been tortured terribly, the fact that he had been tortured so badly, coupled with the evil aura emanating from him, clearly indicated that he was no good person. However, in such a violent environment, anyone would be in trouble, and accidents might even happen. Therefore, the old master couldn't help but speak up. In his opinion, regardless of one's stance, those who live by the law will eventually have to pay the price, so he didn't want the beautiful couple, Lin Ye and Erii, to get involved.

"We should head back when the rain stops," Lin Ye said.

"It's good to be back. Go back and get some sleep. Try to avoid getting involved in those disputes in the future, for your sake and for the sake of the girl beside you." The old master advised Lin Ye like someone who had been through it all.

"Thank you for your guidance, Master Chef, and thank you for the ramen tonight."

"It was just a small favor, and it was all God's will. It was also our destined fate."

"Yes, since it's fate, I still don't know what your name is, so I can meet you again next time," Lin Ye couldn't help but ask.

"I was careless. My name is..."

The old master was silent for a moment, then looked at the wind and rain in the distance and slowly spoke.

At that same moment, Lin Ye perked up his ears and instinctively sat up straight.

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The wind and rain have gradually subsided, and a light drizzle is falling, creating a misty, dreamlike atmosphere.

As Lin Ye continued his questioning, the atmosphere gradually fell silent, and the old man's aged and cloudy eyes showed a hint of emotion.

He sat on the stool drinking liquor, then pulled out half a cigarette butt from his pocket; it was the Mild Seven Stars brand.

The old man lit a cigarette and smoked silently, while Lin Ye remained silent throughout the entire process.

But at this moment, silence speaks louder than words. The more the old master remained silent and revealed this deeply emotional expression, the more Lin Ye felt that the old man was no ordinary person.

The other person must have an unforgettable past, and even after countless years, it takes time and courage to talk about it now.

Even Genjiro and Genjiro, who were eating ramen on the side, couldn't help but look over.

They were just curious, thinking that the old man might have experienced more than they had imagined. In fact, they had this feeling from the beginning. After all, to be able to face a scene similar to a gang fight and still say "what goes around comes around" clearly indicated that he had an extraordinary experience. Perhaps he had even held some position in the underworld.

Now, having retired from the business, he's living a quiet life selling ramen under an assumed name.

This was also what Genjiro and Genjiro were thinking, because the old master's tone sounded just like a former gangster, and they couldn't think of anything else.

Of course, they were just curious, because even if this old master really had held a position in the underworld, the two of them were the real rulers of the underworld. So even if the old master revealed his past underworld identity, it wouldn't surprise them too much.

But Lin Ye was different.

He felt that the more the master craftsman acted this way, the more likely it was that the other person was the one he was thinking of.

That's right, that person's name is Uesugi Koshi.

He was once the king of Japanese cinema, and also a top-tier hybrid with the powerful incantation Black Sun. Even Angers, the principal of Kassel College, might not be able to defeat him.

Uesugi Kotsugu ultimately sacrificed himself so that the world with his children could be at peace. He was willing to die to protect this world. In the end, Uesugi Kotsugu never saw his so-called children. For him, it was more like a beautiful dream, and it was this dream that he was willing to protect with his life.

This dream was one that Uesugi Koshi was willing to protect with his life. So when Japan was on the verge of collapse, he was willing to sacrifice his life in order to eliminate the series of tragedies as soon as possible.

The atmosphere in the room fell silent.

Yuan Zhisheng, Yuan Zhinu, and Lin Ye all fell silent.

However, a soft licking sound could be heard, like a kitten licking sweet cheese.

Erii was eating the duck necks in the bowl. The delicious duck necks were so irresistible to Erii that her beautiful face was covered with traces of duck neck braising sauce, making her look like a little kitten.

However, the girl was enjoying her meal immensely, devouring most of the large plate of duck necks. Even the last small portion would likely be completely consumed within ten minutes. Erii didn't seem to find the atmosphere conducive to conversation, and no one disturbed her. So, in this strange yet poignant atmosphere, time slowly passed.

However, the old master sat on the stool smoking, but never spoke. His old and cloudy eyes looked at the wind and rain in the distance, as if he had been brewing something.

In the end, Genjiro and Genjiro also lost patience and stopped waiting for the old man to say anything next.

Although Lin Ye also felt that the preparation time was indeed a bit too long, he was still willing to wait, because as long as the old man could clearly acknowledge his identity, then this would definitely be an extraordinary encounter.

However, as Lin Ye waited and waited, he heard the old man snoring.

Lin Ye's lips twitched as he looked over. The old master, who had been sitting on the stool, had slumped down and fallen asleep at some point. Even the Soft Seven Star cigarette, now just a butt, had fallen to the ground. He was snoring soundly, clearly having drifted off into a sweet dream.

"I……"

Lin Ye was completely speechless.

He never expected that after waiting for so long, he would be met with such an embarrassing scene.

He couldn't help but smile wryly, wondering if his expectations were too high.

This ordinary old man might just be a ramen chef. The reason he could say something like "what goes around comes around" is probably because he used to work in the underworld, perhaps in a kitchen or similar job, which makes him seem knowledgeable and able to express such sentiments.

Seeing the other person snoring and asleep, I don't know if they drank too much soju earlier or were just too tired from making so much ramen. In any case, they are definitely asleep now.

Lin Ye smiled wryly. He stopped asking the other person questions and didn't wake the old man. He simply put a coat on the old man and then sat down next to Erii to eat his noodles.

The girl quickly fed him two bites of duck neck, while Lin Ye took the opportunity to lick Erii's fingers, secretly delighted.

A light drizzle made the atmosphere a bit chilly, but in that very atmosphere, everyone was holding a steaming bowl of ramen and eating it. The feeling was incredibly touching.

In the past, while such food was quite delicious, it wasn't enough to evoke such strong emotions in them. But now, with everything flooded by the torrential rain and nowhere to find food, coupled with their fluctuating emotions and greatly depleted physical strength, being able to eat a bowl of ramen at such a moment was truly an unparalleled source of emotion.

Meanwhile, on the other side of the concrete pillar, on the utility pole, Herzog was still groaning and convulsing.

He was in excruciating pain all over his body, and all he wanted was to quickly drain the last of his life force so that he could be freed.

Herzog never imagined that he, who was so afraid of death, would one day so desperately want his life to be freed, and all of this was because of Lin Ye, because of this hateful boy.

Herzog's only remaining eye now peers through the misty rain at the boy eating ramen.

Herzog was trembling all over.

He felt as if he were secretly staring at the devil, a feeling of dread that seemed to worry that the devil might discover him at any moment and devour him.

At that very moment, Lin Ye turned his head and gave Herzog a smile.

The latter was so frightened that his whole body convulsed, his toes spread open and tightened, and he looked like he was about to die.

However, Lin Ye did not continue to torture Herzog, because he felt it was completely unnecessary. Herzog was almost dead, and if he continued to torture her, it would only hasten her release.

She had already endured almost all the pain, and any more would only numb Herzog, so now was the time to let the other person quietly experience the pain.

About ten minutes later, the old man suddenly shuddered and woke up from his nap.

"Sorry, I accidentally fell asleep. Um, where were we?"