The Evil Prince - Showdown with the Blazing Flame Hall 116-122

Chapter 116 Grandmaster Servant
"You know what? Your moves are actually quite exquisite. If I had met you for the first time, I probably would have lost. But alas, you know what? I once encountered a very special master in the Tagorama Desert. He not only possessed extraordinary skill and cultivation, but he was also a top-tier wind-type ability user, even evolving into a sand-type ability user who controlled the sand. He used the power of wind to control the movement of the sand to aid his attacks. He was an absolutely terrifying opponent. I suffered greatly at his hands that time, almost dying at his hands. And his methods are very similar to yours, hehe, so your moves are completely useless against me." I said with a smile, looking at Kita Shinichiro, whose face was slightly pale on the ground. "
I see. You have made me admit defeat wholeheartedly." Kita Shinichiro said to me with an admiring tone, then stood up with difficulty, drew the short sword from his waist, pointed it at his abdomen, and swung it down fiercely.
With a "clang," the short sword slipped from Kitashin Ichiro's hand, then spun and flew into the distance, landing firmly on a large tree a dozen meters away, where it remained motionless.
"What? Want to die? I told you, you don't have to do this." Just as Kitashin Ichiro was about to commit seppuku, I blocked his sword, stopping his swing, and said to him with a half-smile.
"I lost to you, sir. My skills are inferior. But won't you even give me the chance to kill myself?" A hint of dejection and indignation appeared on Kitashin Ichiro's face. "Kill
yourself? Why? You should know you are my defeated opponent, and you lost to me in this duel. Therefore, your life and death should be in my hands. So, if I don't let you die, you can die." I smiled slightly. Although I don't like Japanese people, that doesn't mean all Japanese people are bad. Every country has good people and bad people. Society isn't so clearly divided, so I haven't thought about making too many distinctions.
In my eyes, there are only two kinds of people: my people and my enemies. My people can be family, friends, subordinates, slaves, villains, or thugs. As long as they are my people, they are on my side. Whatever they do is my business, and no one else can interfere. As for my enemies, they can be bad or good, even compassionate and benevolent. But if they stand against me, they are doomed to die. No matter what kind of person an enemy is, he must die.
Although Hokushin Ichiro is a Japanese samurai and the master of the Hokushin Ittō-ryū school, that's not important. What's important is that although he has many flaws, one thing is certain: he is an absolute martial artist, a pure martial artist. No matter what, he can't be too bad because he has dedicated all his energy to martial arts and has no other thoughts.
After hearing my words, Kita Shinichiro glanced at me, a resolute look flashing across his face. He bowed deeply and respectfully said, "Kita Shinichiro's life now belongs to you. Please dispose of it as you see fit."
"Hehe, very well. Since that's the case, then I'll let you go. You can leave now. I won't make things difficult for you. Take your disciple with you." Looking at Kita Shinichiro's appearance, I smiled and waved my hand. I really had no intention of killing a pure martial artist, even though he might be an enemy of China. However, I believed he would never come to China again, a fact I didn't need to tell him.
"Your Excellency, you're letting us go?" Kita Shinichiro looked at me with disbelief, as if he couldn't believe it was true.
"Do I look like someone who lies?" I rolled my eyes at him and said calmly.
Kitashin Ichiro's face was filled with surprise. He glanced at his disciples, as if making a decision. His expression shifted several times before he suddenly knelt down, bowing respectfully to me. He said, "Your magnanimity and kindness make me feel ashamed. I understand the benevolence and tolerance of the Chinese people, and I am ashamed of what I did in the past. However… I cannot accept your forgiveness without reason. The Kitashin Ittō-ryū also has its own rules. I want you to know that not all Japanese are the same, not everyone is ambitious, and not everyone is a fanatical right-winger. We also have our own culture and traditions, although most of us come from China. I, Kitashin Ichiro, the head of the Kitashin Ittō-ryū and the Grandmaster, hereby lead the seven disciples of the Kitashin Ittō-ryū in swearing allegiance to you. From now on… you are my master."
"Master?" I said in surprise, a smirk of disbelief playing on my lips.
“Yes, Master, from now on you are our master. The eight of us will leave the Hokushin Ittō-ryū and become your most loyal servants. Please accept us, Master. We will abandon everything to follow you.” Hokushin Ichirō said to me with utmost seriousness, kneeling respectfully before me, his head hitting the ground, his tone resolute.
“Please, Master, accept us.” The seven people behind Hokushin Ichirō also shouted at the same time. Although they didn’t seem very likable, it was clear that they were sincere. Some say, “If the upper beam is crooked, the lower beam will be crooked too.” Sometimes, if someone follows an upright person, they can’t be too bad. This situation seemed to be like that.
“You…you must know that I did not intend to make you my subordinates, much less my slaves. I simply wanted to let you go.” I said to Hokushin Ichirō, who was standing in front of me.
“I know that if Wuqing hadn’t asked me to become your slave, I, Beichen Ichiro, would rather die than agree. However… we admire your magnanimity, Master. It is our honor to have a master like you. We are doing this willingly, please rest assured.” Beichen Ichiro kowtowed again.
“Hmm, I understand what you mean. Then you can go back now. I will come to find you when I have time. Now go back. Your Beichen Itto-ryu has been established for nearly a thousand years. There must be many things going on inside, and it cannot do without you. I think you wouldn’t want the foundation built by your ancestors to be in chaos or even destroyed because of you few. So go back now, I will come to find you later.” After saying that, he waved for them to leave.
“Thank you, Master.” A hint of joy flashed across Beichen Ichiro’s face. He glanced at the people beside him, and then they all knelt on the ground and kowtowed to him. After speaking, he stood up, and with the help of several disciples, Beichen Ichiro and the others bowed respectfully and withdrew, leaving the place.
Seeing Kita-Shinobu Ichiro and his disciples leave, I could clearly sense the dissatisfaction of many people around me, especially the members of the Dongfang family. They looked at Kita-Shinobu and his group with hatred, and their gazes towards me were also unfriendly, filled with displeasure. However, no one dared to speak up, presumably because they were afraid of me. I pretended
not to notice. My help to the Dongfang family was solely out of respect for Long Yi; I was not their slave, nor did I have any connection with them, so there was no need for me to curry favor. Although it was said that the Dongfang family patriarch had a good relationship with my grandfather, that was none of my business. I didn't need to give them face; helping them was already a great favor, and it was none of their concern.
However, after Kita-Shinobu and his group left, Inobe Sansaku, along with his entourage, began to smile obsequiously. Although his face was swollen and his smile was quite unsightly, he continued to smile as he slowly retreated with his men.
"Wait, who said you could leave?" I said calmly, watching them try to leave.
My words immediately made Jingbian Sancao's body go limp, and she collapsed to the ground, crying out to me, "Master, Master, I was wrong, please forgive me!!"
It's hard to imagine that the head of the Ibe family, one of Japan's five great families, would be like this. Completely devoid of self-respect, if this guy isn't a peerless tyrant, then he's an utterly cowardly coward. I'd rather believe the first, but... his appearance is truly... too shameful. With snot and tears
streaming down his face, utterly devoid of self-respect, it's somewhat unacceptable. "Get out of here! When did I become your master?" Looking at Ibe Mikusa crawling over to me, clinging to my leg and crying, I angrily said, impatiently kicking him away. I watched as he spat out a mouthful of blood and nearly fainted.
"No...don't be angry, Master...no...Mr. Li, we were wrong, please don't kill us. I'm willing to offer all my wealth and the strength of our Jingbian family at your command. As long as you spare us, I'm willing to do anything for you." Although Jingbian Sancao didn't die from my kick, it was no small matter; it was enough to break several of his ribs. At this moment, a look of fear appeared on his face as he spoke to me in a slightly trembling voice, his tone filled with terror. I didn't understand how the Jingbian family could choose such a person as the head of the family. I could clearly sense that Jingbian Sancao was only at the level of an eighth or ninth-rate fighter. It was a miracle that such a person could become the head of the family, especially since he was such a coward.
"Hmph, is that so?" I said disdainfully. Anyone could tell this guy was spouting nonsense. If I let him go now, he'd probably come back with his men by this time tomorrow. After all, I killed his son and humiliated him like that. It would be strange if he didn't come for revenge, let alone give me the power and wealth of the Jingbian family. This was definitely a lie.
However, some idiots actually believed it, like a few members of the Dongfang family. Their eyes gleamed with greed. I sneered at them and coldly said to Jingbian Sancao, "Do you think I'm a fool? Do you think I'd believe you?"
"No...no...I'm telling the truth, please believe me, I'm telling the truth, you have to believe me." Jingbian Sancao's face changed, and he said fearfully to me, his legs twitching as he tried to back away. It was clear he was terrified.
I remained silent, giving a cold laugh before flashing past. A blur of motion blurred before everyone's eyes, and then I appeared completely unharmed. A footprint appeared on the chest of each of the Japanese men, including Inobe Sansaku. A series of screams erupted as blood gushed out like fountains. Inobe Sansaku and his entire
group were dead, not a single survivor. They all died there, without even a chance to cry out. The scene was a bloody mess. The Dongfang family members, including Dongfang Qingtian, were visibly grim.
The reason was simple: with Inobe Sansaku dead, the feud between the Dongfang and Inobe families was now irreconcilable. Undoubtedly, the Dongfang and Inobe families would be locked in a life-or-death struggle, with no possibility of reconciliation. This was intentional on my part.
In my view, the reason why the five major Japanese families dared to invade China so arrogantly was not for any other reason than that the people within China were fighting amongst themselves, based entirely on their own family interests, and had no sense of the bigger picture. All they pursued was the interests of their own families, and everything revolved around themselves. Therefore, the purpose of what I did was actually very simple: to let them fight each other endlessly. As for how many people would die, I didn't need to care, nor did I want to care, because that was no longer my concern.
"Tianxie...you..." Dongfang Qingtian couldn't help but open his mouth to say something, but I interrupted him. My tone was cold, and looking at the corpse of Jingbian Sancao on the ground, I addressed Dongfang Qingtian and everyone in the Dongfang family beside me: "I never show mercy to enemies. Mercy to the enemy is cruelty to oneself. Old Master, I hope you understand."
Undoubtedly, my words left Dongfang Qingtian choked up for a long time, unable to utter a single word. The emotions of the others around him were also unstable; some were excited, some were angry, and some were helpless and frustrated. In short, various emotions swirled among them. Looking
at Dongfang Qingtian's helpless expression, I knew he wasn't satisfied with the outcome. Perhaps in his mind, teaching the Jingbian family a lesson and making them back down was enough; at most, a few of them would be killed. He probably never intended to kill Jingbian Sancao, because that would mean the outbreak of a full-scale war, something the Dongfang family didn't want to see.
However, the die is cast, and it seems Old Master Dongfang has no other choice. He could only sigh helplessly and say nothing more. He instructed his men to clean up the scene and then invited me inside. Seeing his expression, I smiled and said, "I also bear responsibility for what happened today. If the Dongfang family needs anything, please feel free to contact me. If it's within my power, I will certainly help."
"Tianxie, are you serious?" Dongfang Qingtian's previously somewhat gloomy expression immediately brightened upon hearing my words. He must have considered my usefulness and promises very important, hence his delight. From the Dongfang family's perspective, offending the Jingbian family in exchange for an ally like me was undoubtedly a worthwhile trade.
"Of course. Do I look like I'm lying?" I said with a smile, my tone firm and unwavering, appearing very sincere.
Undoubtedly, my words immediately enlivened the somewhat dull atmosphere. With my support, the Dongfang family undoubtedly had absolute confidence in facing the Jingbian family's full-scale attack, which pleased them greatly. However, while my words were easy to say, the actual execution was far from simple. Did they expect my help without offering something in return?
Of course, these were all matters for later, and now wasn't the time to discuss them. It wouldn't be too late to talk about it later. I bet the Jingbian family and the Dongfang family had already formed a grudge. The Dongfang family would naturally have their turn to ask me for help then, and I could speak up then. They wouldn't have a choice but to agree. Of course, I was also a man of principle; I wouldn't ask for too much, and I wouldn't make the Dongfang family bleed heavily. At most, I'd only make them bleed a little. After all, for me, it's about long-term benefits. I'd need the Dongfang family more often in the future, so there was no need to rush. I would naturally make those in the Dongfang family who showed dissatisfaction towards me today pay the price. You know, sometimes I hold grudges very well.

Chapter 117 Wow? The Dongfang family is a pimp?
"Someone come here! Inform the family that tonight we're inviting all the upper-class nobles, high-ranking officials, and wealthy merchants of Linhai. Tonight, the Dongfang family is going to have a grand celebration and a lavish banquet to entertain Young Master Li. Without him, the Dongfang family would be in serious trouble! Hahaha..." Dongfang Qingtian laughed heartily as he addressed the Dongfang family members around him, the faint gloom that had hung over him vanishing.
"Yes, sir," the group of people replied respectfully, then left with smiles to begin arranging everything Dongfang Qingtian had instructed.
A day passed in the blink of an eye. The fiery red sun fell from the sky, and the bright silver moon quietly appeared, bringing with it the darkness of night. The winter night was so beautiful, but the cold wind made people feel a bit chilly. Snowflakes drifted down from the sky, painting everything around them in a silvery white, which looked exceptionally beautiful. Snowflakes are not common in Linhai. Most people are unwilling to go out in such cold weather, as the cold weather is somewhat unaccustomed to for those who are used to living in Linhai. However, the Oriental Manor in the suburbs was unusually lively at this moment.
A variety of high-end cars drove in from outside the manor—BMWs, Mercedes-Benzes, Crowns, you name it, they had it all, and the license plates were all very prestigious. There were government vehicles and business cars. The Dongfang family manor had its gates wide open, and people arrived from the foot of the mountain, each carrying a bright red invitation, and parked their cars in the courtyard, which was now filled with vehicles.
Couples stepped out of the cars. Although it was getting chilly, the men were still wearing light suits, and the women were in form-fitting evening gowns, revealing their fair arms and backs, and quite a bit of their thighs. They wore only fur coats for protection against the cold.
They were walking into the hall one by one with smiles on their faces. Although many of them secretly didn't want to come out at this moment, this was Linhai. No matter what you did in Linhai, you had to give face to the Dongfang family. Everyone in Linhai knew that the Dongfang family was the veritable King of Linhai. If you offended them, you couldn't expect to stay in Linhai.
Although the Dongfang family had recently encountered trouble, no one was willing to offend them. After all, they were deeply rooted here, and it wouldn't be difficult for them to turn things around. It wouldn't be wise to antagonize the Dongfang family at this time.
"Wow, what are you doing here?" I shook my head slightly as I watched them rushing in and out, their expressions hurried yet their faces smiling. I didn't talk to those so-called upper-class people. Perhaps they were upper-class in Linhai, but in my eyes, they were nothing more than ants. I had nothing to talk to them about, nor any interest in talking to them. So I stood alone in the corridor next to the banquet hall of the Dongfang family, sitting in that rustic wooden corridor, watching the snowflakes drift down from the sky, turning the once ordinary ground into a blanket of white. I swirled the wine glass in my hand, savoring the tranquility of the moment. Just then, a clear and surprised voice suddenly reached my ears and excitedly said to me.
I turned around and saw a beautiful girl, about fifteen or sixteen years old, with a sweet face. She was wearing a white evening gown and smiling at me. Her figure wasn't particularly outstanding, but it was still very shapely and well-proportioned. Her snow-white shoulders were exposed to the air, and the evening gown made her look quite mature. However, her face didn't quite match the dress; it was too cute and lacked any mature air. At that moment, she was standing there looking at me with a "I'm surprised" expression. This person was none other than Dongfang Ruyu, whom I had met outside yesterday. She was the eldest daughter of the Dongfang family, the granddaughter whom Dongfang Qingtian claimed to dote on so much that he was even unwilling to ask the Ximen family for help.
"Hehe, why can't I be here?" I turned around, stood up, and looked at Dongfang Ruyu, who was a head shorter than me, and said with a smile.
"This is a banquet hosted by Grandpa! All the local celebrities are here. Hmm, are you one of them? But why haven't I seen you before? Did you move here recently?" Dongfang Ruyu looked at me with great curiosity and surprise, her large, bright eyes blinking as she looked at me, like a cartoon anime girl. Her cute little tiger teeth would be perfect if they were showing.
"Yes, I was invited by Grandpa too. Hehe, are you attending tonight?" I asked with a half-smile, following Dongfang Ruyu's lead.
"Of course! This is my house! How could I not attend my own family's banquet?" Dongfang Ruyu wrinkled her nose, giving me a look that said, "You're so silly!"
"Oh, right, I almost forgot. Hehe, you look very beautiful today, but... if you changed your clothes, I think you would look even more beautiful." I nodded, looking at Dongfang Ruyu with a smile, glancing at her clothes as I spoke.
"Oh...you said that too? Second Brother said that too. But it's a banquet, I can't just wear my usual clothes, can I? I really couldn't find anything else to wear, so I had to make do with this. Honestly, I'm not suited to wearing these clothes. If it weren't for meeting my idol today, I wouldn't be dressed like this." Dongfang Ruyu looked at her clothes with a distressed expression, slightly annoyed, and then touched her evening gown.
"Your idol?" I asked in surprise.
"Yeah, hehe, you don't know, do you? Those awful Japanese bastards have been going against our family for a while now, and they've killed so many of our family members. Grandpa was injured and couldn't handle them, so they kept bullying us. But today Grandpa invited a master, and I heard he's incredibly strong. He single-handedly beat those Japanese to a pulp, even making their grandmaster kneel and beg for mercy. He was so cool! But I wasn't home that day, so I didn't see him. Otherwise, I would definitely have checked out what he looks like. Honestly, those girls say he's so handsome, so I've made him my idol." Dongfang Ruyu said to me excitedly. She undeniably looked cute, but also incredibly gossipy.
"Really? What are you going to do after you see him? Are you going to offer yourself to him?" I couldn't help but tease her after hearing her words.
"You...you're the one offering yourself in return! I'm not! I just idolize him. Who says idols have to offer themselves in return?" Dongfang Ruyu blushed immediately after hearing my words, glaring at me angrily. She even waved her little fist as if to scare me.
"Really? Oh, I thought you were so eager to meet your idol because you wanted to offer yourself in return." I laughed.
"Hmph, I already said no! You still insist, you big bad guy!" Dongfang Ruyu said angrily, then punched me with her little fist. After hitting me, she looked at me with her big, watery eyes, as if to say, "You bullied me!" Her eyes seemed to say, "If you dare to fight back, I'll cry!" I was helpless.
"Okay, okay, no, alright, you're tough, I'm scared of you." What could I do? I could only smile wryly.
"Hehe, actually he's just as handsome as you. Or if you were as capable as him, I might consider it." After hearing my words, Dongfang Ruyu immediately showed me a mischievous smile and said. After saying that, I heard a silvery laugh and then she disappeared before my eyes. I could only watch
her fleeing figure, shake my head and smile. Then I looked at myself. To be honest, it's not that I'm narcissistic, but right now I'm wearing a snow-white silver suit, with naturally tousled hair, and a handsome, chiseled face. I might not be as good-looking as Pan An, but I'm almost as handsome as Song Yu. Calling me handsome isn't a compliment at all, of course, all of this is just my own opinion.
"Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the Dongfang family today. As you all know, our Dongfang family has recently encountered some trouble. Some ungrateful individuals have been opposing us. Due to some internal problems, we have been letting them run rampant. However, today, a friend of our Dongfang family, Young Master Li Tianxie, has helped us resolve this matter. From today onwards, those who harass our Dongfang family will no longer appear. Those who opposed us will not see the sun tomorrow. Therefore, to celebrate, I have specially invited you all here. I promise you all a pleasant time." Soon, the banquet hall was filled with people. Dongfang Qingtian, beaming, stood on the platform and, after everyone quieted down, happily addressed them. When he mentioned me, he pointed at me, indicating that I was the person he was referring to, which drew attention from many people around him. The group of people around me immediately showed obsequious smiles.
When he finished speaking, it caused a stir and commotion. The people standing here were all top figures in Linhai, upper-class individuals. They knew a little about what had happened in Linhai recently, and naturally they were also aware that the enemy of the Dongfang family was the Japanese. So they were very surprised that I had eliminated the Japanese without anyone noticing. Many people began to discuss it quietly. Of course, most of them looked at me and Dongfang Qingtian with fear in their eyes.
This move made me admire Dongfang Qingtian immensely. The old fox is indeed an old fox. Undoubtedly, the previous conflict between the Dongfang family and the Japanese had shaken the Dongfang family's absolute authority in Linhai. Even after eliminating the Japanese, the Dongfang family's authority would still be challenged. Yet, at this moment, Dongfang Qingtian actually held this banquet and spoke in such a way, immediately pushing me forward. He not only flattered me and gave me ample face, but more importantly, he let others know the power of the Dongfang family. He also let them know that the Dongfang family is not only a powerful clan, but they also have an ally—an ally capable of easily sweeping away the Japanese. From now on, anyone who wants to oppose the Dongfang family in Linhai will not only have to consider the terrifying Dongfang family, but also me, an ally whose background is unknown but exceptionally powerful. Truly worthy of being called an old fox, killing three birds with one stone. With just a few simple words, he not only flattered me and warned others, but also re-established his prestige.
I didn't care about any of that. When Dongfang Qingtian first mentioned holding this banquet, I was already vaguely prepared, but I was still a little surprised when the moment came. However, the surprise was only momentary. All my attention was now focused on Dongfang Ruyu. She had been looking at me with surprise ever since her grandfather said who I was, while I looked at her with a half-smile. She felt my gaze and her face turned red instantly. After glancing at me, she hurriedly covered her face and walked out.
Just as I was about to chase after her to tease her, a cheerful voice rang out beside me. The owner of the voice was none other than Dongfang Qingtian. At this moment, Dongfang Qingtian stood beside me with a smile, looking in the direction Dongfang Ruyu had left with a knowing expression. Then he said to me with a grin, "What's up, Tianxie? You know Yu'er?"
Looking at Dongfang Qingtian at this moment, I felt that this old man's smile was very strange, unusually ambiguous. He didn't seem like a member of the Dongfang family, but rather like a fellow traveler. He said to me with a half-smile. In response to his words, I could only bite the bullet, compose myself, and then smile and try my best to maintain an elegant aristocratic posture, saying, "Yes, that's right. We bumped into each other yesterday, so we got to know each other. Hehe, I didn't expect that she was actually your granddaughter."
"Hehe, really? It seems you two are quite destined." A glint of light flashed in Dongfang Qingtian's eyes after hearing this, and he smiled even more broadly at me. He didn't seem like a kindred spirit anymore; he seemed more like a cunning lecher. That smile was very similar to my father's, because he always smiled like that when he wanted to scheme against me. This immediately made me wary.
"Yes, I also think we're destined," I said with a smile, though I was already pondering what this old fox was trying to say. My keen intuition told me this was definitely not ordinary.
"Well, Yu'er, she's very cute, very innocent, and very beautiful. I think in a few years she'll definitely blossom into a stunning beauty, much prettier than any celebrity. Whoever marries her will be incredibly lucky, hehe." I wasn't lying this time. Although I hadn't known Dongfang Ruyu for long, I could tell she was indeed a good girl, just as I had said. So what I was saying now was the truth, my honest opinion.
"Oh, is that so? Hehe, Tianxie, since that's what you think, then I'll speak frankly." After hearing my words, Dongfang Qingtian's smile deepened. This smile seemed somewhat familiar to me, but I couldn't quite place where I had seen it before.
"Yes, please speak freely. We're all family here." I said politely, thinking to myself, "He really came."
"Alright, since that's the case, I'll speak. It's like this: you know I'm old, and Yu'er lives with me, so I can still take care of her. However, I'll be a little worried after I pass away. You know, I only have one granddaughter, and I want to find her a good family. Since you two are so destined for each other, and I see that you have feelings for her, and Yu'er also has feelings for you, I think that since you two are so destined for each other and have feelings for each other, why don't you get married? What do you think? If you agree, I'll call your grandfather right now. You know, your grandfather and I are good friends, and I think he would be happy to see this situation." That old fox, Dongfang Qingtian, finally revealed his intentions. It seems that this guy is determined to tie me to the Dongfang family's ship, and he's even willing to sacrifice his own granddaughter for it. At this moment, I finally remembered where I had seen this old guy's smile before. Damn it, all the pimps and brothels in my establishment have this smile when they see their clients.
I have to say, I utterly despise this old man's actions. He claims to love his granddaughter, but judging by his behavior, he's probably no better. I'm pretty sure if the Ximen family hadn't demanded such high terms, he would have already sent his precious granddaughter away. Of course, these things are common among powerful families, and while I despise him, it's not entirely unreasonable. Intermarriage between prominent Chinese families is normal. What I find most contemptible about his actions is... If he had proposed this, there's probably an 80% chance the old man would have agreed. My father has had a similar experience; my eldest uncle is a prime example. Although he seems to be doing well now, who knows for sure? My third uncle even refused to marry at all to avoid this so-called arranged marriage, which infuriated the old man so much he almost killed him. Now he's hiding in America and doesn't dare come home.

Chapter 118 The Flaw Exposed
"Um... um... Grandpa, you have to understand that we have no feelings for each other. Being together is forced. I'm afraid Ruyu won't be happy, so I think we should just forget it." I politely declined. While I don't deny that I like beautiful women, and I'm open to any beautiful woman, this kind of acquisition isn't what I like. In my mind, a beautiful woman can be pursued, stolen, tricked, or even given to you, but definitely not obtained through a transaction. Because that would complicate an otherwise simple relationship, especially... when a beautiful woman has a family behind her, it becomes even more complicated.
"It's alright. Feelings can be cultivated, so what?" Dongfang Qingtian said nonchalantly, with a carefree expression, speaking to me in a very casual manner.
His words left me speechless. Looking at Dongfang Qingtian, I didn't know what to say. This guy must have understood what I meant, but he still said it, which made me despise him. However, there was nothing I could do; some things are better left unsaid. While admiring Dongfang Qingtian's thick skin, I continued, "In that case, I think I should spend some time with Yu'er to cultivate our relationship before we talk about it. I think we shouldn't tell my parents yet, so as not to upset them if things don't work out in the future." Having
said this much, Dongfang Qingtian didn't say anything more. He just smiled and nodded to indicate his agreement, and then didn't say anything more. He probably understood what I meant, so he didn't say anything more.
A day has passed in the blink of an eye. Yesterday, I didn't pay much attention to those social elites from Linhai. I only chatted briefly with a few powerful figures, and afterwards, everyone greeted me with smiles, but didn't say much. As for why Dongfang Ruyu hadn't come out since she ran away, I bid farewell to the Dongfang family and began my return to H Province. Many people saw me off, and I even saw Dongfang Ruyu, heavily armed and completely concealed, there too. However, she secretly glanced at me from behind, her eyes filled with reluctance. I gave her a slight smile, waved, and left. I knew we would meet again.
Half a month has passed since the incident with the Dongfang family. The Bingjian Society's complete takeover of H Province has begun, and the entire province is now shrouded in its shadow. The Bingjian Society's membership has rapidly grown to around 20,000, and its businesses are spread throughout H Province, although most of them were acquired through illegal means. But then again, it's the underworld; what else can you do business openly without resorting to illegal methods?
These past two weeks have undoubtedly been the most boring time for me. I spent all my time hanging out with Qin Ziying and Wu Ziqiong, and of course, inevitably, I'd find an opportunity to... well, you know. Qin Ziying, being like an old married couple, was fine with it, but Wu Ziqiong was clearly still a bit awkward. Although she'd relaxed a lot, she was still somewhat shy and clumsy during sex, lacking any mature womanly charm.
"Ziqiong, let's have dinner together tonight." Sitting in my office, I dialed Wu Ziqiong's number. Unlike Qin Ziying, I don't go to school often. After all, while the studies there are mundane for me, it's not a long-term commitment. For someone like me, I crave excitement. Maybe only after that excitement can I return to normalcy, but definitely not now. So, I dialed Wu Ziqiong's number.
"Okay, where?" Wu Ziqiong immediately replied happily after hearing my suggestion. She clearly didn't know much about my identity. After all, everyone outside knew the "Evil Young Master" of the Ice Mirror Society, but almost no one knew my name. Moreover, someone like Wu Ziqiong wouldn't know much about such things. I'm a gangster, not a big star, and I don't need to be publicized like those big shots abroad. So, not many people know me, and the chances of me being exposed are even smaller.
"Hmm, I don't know either. Anyway, just suggest a place," I said with a smile.
"Then... Japanese food is fine. I've been enjoying Japanese food lately," Wu Ziqiong said after thinking for a while.
"Okay, no problem. Let's have Japanese food then. I'm on xx Road, come pick me up." I said after hearing this. Don't think I'm a dogmatic nationalist. It's undeniable that I believe the Chinese nation is superior, but I'm not a nationalist fanatic. I don't believe that a nation's excellence means everything about it is excellent. In my opinion, there are just as many bad people among the Chinese as there are elsewhere, and even among the most detestable Japanese, there are good people—that's undeniable. A nation's excellence isn't about whether everything it does is excellent, but about whether it can continuously learn from the strengths of others. If it can't, then it will inevitably decline. Of course, what it learns must be useful things, not those so-called ideologies. I think it's better to avoid things like American promiscuity, Japanese pornography, and so on. So-called freedom and openness, if it's just this kind of distorted learning, will inevitably lead to the destruction of the entire society.
I also appreciate the cultures of other nations, such as food. I have no prejudice against food. Although I believe Chinese cuisine is undoubtedly the best, other countries also have their strengths, so I'm not resistant to them.
"Get in." Twenty minutes later, a red Porsche pulled up beside me. A beautifully dressed girl with short hair, wearing large black sunglasses, stood beside me. She was quite pretty. This was none other than Wu Ziqiong. She spoke to me in a clear voice, a hint of a smile in her tone.
Undeniably, Wu Ziqiong had changed over the past two weeks. She, who hadn't particularly liked dressing up before, had started learning to dress up, even putting on makeup. Her style was youthful and fashionable, lacking the seriousness she had when I first met her. She had even grown out the hair she had deliberately cut, saying it was so I could appreciate it properly, that she wanted to show me her best side.
Looking at her, I chuckled softly, got into the car, and then casually kissed her, making her blush slightly. After checking that no one was around, she took off her sunglasses, gave me a glare, and started the car, roaring towards the restaurant in the distance.
We soon arrived at a Japanese restaurant in the western district of H city. The street it was on was quite nice, and the location was excellent. The design had a somewhat antique feel, which was pleasing to the eye. Wu Ziqiong and I got out of the car and noticed quite a few cars parked around, indicating the restaurant was doing good business.
"Welcome." Four women in Japanese kimonos stood at the entrance, bowing respectfully as they opened the door for us. They spoke fluent Mandarin, clearly Chinese.
Wu Ziqiong and I found an open table, ordered two bottles of sake, and started chatting. A short while later, a short man in a suit appeared behind us, sat down next to Wu Ziqiong, and smiled, saying, "Hello, Miss, may we get to know each other?"
"Sorry, I'm having dinner with my boyfriend. I have no interest in getting to know you," Wu Ziqiong replied curtly.
"Miss, I am Yamamoto Ryuji, head of the Yamaguchi-gumi's Greater China region. Would you be interested in having a meal with me? Believe me, you will definitely gain a lot." The man spoke to Wu Ziqiong with a smile, revealing his identity as he spoke. I was looking elsewhere and hadn't paid any attention to this place. I was too lazy to talk to flies like this; Wu Ziqiong would naturally deal with them. But hearing this voice, I smiled and turned around. It seemed to be an acquaintance. I really didn't expect this guy to dare to come to H City and announce his name here. These Japanese are really something; they're gangsters and they're afraid others won't know them, so they have to announce their names everywhere they go.
"I'm sorry, Mr. Yamamoto, I have no interest in talking to you. Also, please don't harass me. I am a lawyer, and I have the right to tell you that you have threatened me." Wu Ziqiong said coldly, showing no fear. After all, as Wu Zhengde's daughter, she wouldn't be so easily frightened, and besides, she was a lawyer.
Yamamoto Ryuji was initially about to erupt in anger; his expression was already grim as he glared at Wu Ziqiong. I knew this guy's capabilities; he was clearly planning to snatch her away. Looking around, I noticed seven or eight men in black suits sitting about four or five meters away, watching us. These were probably Yamamoto Ryuji's bodyguards. Unfortunately for him, before he could even unleash his fury, he saw me. His face turned deathly pale, his legs began to tremble, and he involuntarily glanced around, presumably at my men.
"What's wrong, Mr. Yamamoto? My girlfriend doesn't want to talk to you, are you going to keep bothering her?" I said to Yamamoto Ryuji with a half-smile, then swirled my wine glass and downed it in one gulp.
"I...I'm sorry, sir. I really didn't expect this beautiful lady to be your woman. I'm very sorry for what happened today. Please forgive me." Even though Yamamoto Ryuji was certain that no one else was around, he still trembled involuntarily upon hearing my words and spoke respectfully to me.
"Heh, is that so? Fine, I forgive you, but...didn't I tell you? You're not allowed to come to H City again. Have you forgotten? Why are you here again?" I said calmly, a cold glint flashing in my eyes. My killing intent bypassed Wu Ziqiong and locked onto Yamamoto Ryuji.
Yamamoto Ryuji broke out in a cold sweat, his eyes filled with fear as he looked at me. He couldn't utter a word for a long time, finally saying in a trembling voice, "I...I'm sorry. Your Excellency, the organization sent me to discuss something with you...so...I...I came. I'm very sorry."
He then bowed to me again. After hearing this, I nodded and said to him calmly, "Well, in that case, come see me tomorrow. I need to have dinner with my friends now. Would you please leave?"
"Yes...okay, I'll leave immediately." Yamamoto Ryuji said respectfully after hearing my words, and hurriedly walked out. The group of bodyguards who saw this scene immediately followed him in a panic.
"You know that person? How do you know someone from the underworld? And the Yamaguchi-gumi at that? Tianxie, are you lying to me about something?" After watching Yamamoto Ryuji and the others leave, Wu Ziqiong looked at me suspiciously and said in a doubtful tone.
"Yeah, I know him. How could that guy be a gangster? Let me tell you, he's a lunatic. He's obsessed with being a gangster, always telling everyone he's part of the Yamaguchi-gumi. He's just mentally unstable. Last time he said that to me, I beat him up, and now he insists I'm some kind of yakuza boss. That's why he's so afraid of me. He acts like this whenever he sees me. Don't mind him." I told Wu Ziqiong this very fake reason—being discharged from the hospital—without batting an eye.
"Really?" Wu Ziqiong clearly didn't believe me.
"Of course," I replied immediately.
"Then what about those people behind him? Don't tell me they're also lunatics or doctors from some mental hospital. I'm very good at judging people. Those people are bodyguards, and highly skilled ones at that. I've seen their aura around my dad. Those bodyguards are all cut from the same cloth. Don't try to fool me. Now tell me the truth!" Wu Ziqiong said angrily.
"Uh...this...this...that...that..." I stammered for a long time, unable to speak. To be honest, I was thinking of an explanation, an explanation for Wu Ziqiong. I was considering what kind of lie wouldn't be exposed by her and could still fool everyone. In my heart, I also hated that damned bastard, Yamamoto Ryuji. No matter what, I was sure I would make this guy suffer.
"What do you mean, 'you'? Humph, tell me honestly, are you the boss of the Ice Mirror Society? That 'Evil Young Master'?" Wu Ziqiong said angrily to me. Fortunately, her voice wasn't loud, and only the two of us could hear it. Otherwise, this place would probably have caused an uproar by now, and those people would probably have run away immediately. After all, although the Ice Mirror Society had a good reputation, it was still a gangster after all. In people's minds, it was the epitome of viciousness, and they would naturally be running away as fast as they could.
"Ah, how did you know? Did your father tell you?" I replied in surprise.
"Hmph, fine, finally telling the truth, huh? Hmph, actually I thought of it a long time ago. Don't think I'm stupid. After you tricked me that day, I felt something was off. But then what happened between us, what could I do? I had no choice but to accept it. Hmph, do I need to listen to my father? You have too many flaws. The biggest flaw is that Wu Wei looked at you when he spoke. And didn't you think of that? Even teenagers on the street know that the leader of the Ice Mirror Society is called Evil Young Master. You actually said Wu Wei is the leader and has a younger brother. Everyone knows Wu Wei is all alone. Your lie is too clumsy. I was fooled by you at first because I had just arrived in H City and didn't know much. But now it's been a month. Even if no one told me, I've heard some news from time to time. You still want to fool me?" Wu Ziqiong said angrily, but although she looked angry, I could see a hint of a smile in her eyes.
Just as she said, she already knew. If she really minded, she probably would have made a big scene with me long ago. Why would she wait until now? She's just using this opportunity to clarify things; she's not really angry. Thinking about that, I felt relieved. After all, I didn't want to lose such a beautiful woman, and we still have some feelings for each other. But what bothers me is, how did this usually carefree girl become so clever?
Did I misunderstand her before? Thinking about it, could Wu Zhengde's daughter be stupid? Like begets like; a dragon begets a dragon, a phoenix begets a phoenix, a mouse begets a son who knows how to dig holes. There's no reason for Wu Zhengde, a man of exceptional talent, to have a stupid daughter. Perhaps I hadn't paid attention before. Even the smartest person can be swayed by emotions and lose their rationality. Wu Ziqiong was probably in that phase back then. After all, she and Wu Zhengde were like oil and water, and Wu Zhengde had considerable power, so naturally, Wu Ziqiong blamed him for everything. Now that their relationship is harmonious, Wu Ziqiong has naturally discovered some of my past flaws.
"Hehe...hehe...I said, my dear, don't be angry, I was wrong, I promise I'll never lie to you again, okay? You need to know that everything I did was for you. If I didn't love you so much, and you weren't so beautiful, why would I do this?" I chuckled shamelessly at Wu Ziqiong.
"Pfft." Wu Ziqiong laughed when she saw my expression, flicked my head with her finger and said, "Hmph, stop pretending, I know you too well. Kid, just don't let me catch you, or I'll really get angry."

Chapter 119 The Pursuit of Profit
"Young Master Xie, the Japanese are here." A day passed in the blink of an eye. On this night, when the lights in the sky faded, when the number of pedestrians on the streets decreased, when the entrance of the bustling restaurant was filled with burly men in black, and when a convoy of luxury cars drove in from afar, Li Cheng opened the door of the restaurant's private room, walked in, and respectfully said to me.
At that moment, I was sitting on the tatami mat in the restaurant's private room, savoring the local specialty sake. After hearing this, I put down my sake cup and said to Li Cheng, who was sitting in front of me, "Let them in."
"Yes," Li Cheng replied respectfully, then went out and opened the door. Several Japanese men, about three to five in total, entered. From my position, I could vaguely see about twenty people standing outside, presumably their bodyguards. They were now standing face to face with my men, staring at each other.
Among the Japanese men who entered were Yamamoto Ryuji, who had nine fingers, and two frail-looking middle-aged men, probably in their twenties, wearing glasses, not very tall, and each carrying a briefcase, presumably clerical workers.
Standing in the center was an elderly man with completely white hair, around fifty years old, obese, with his hair slicked back and coated with hair wax. He clearly held a higher position than Yamamoto Ryuji, as he was at the front, a symbol of status in Japan, where etiquette is highly valued.
"Yamaguchi-gumi, Vice-Captain Yamaguchi Hashitaro greets Your Excellency," the old man said respectfully as he entered, bowing. Those behind him also introduced themselves and bowed.
I thought to myself, "So this old man is the Vice-Captain of the Yamaguchi-gumi, quite a high-ranking position. I wonder what this old fellow is here for. Someone of his status wouldn't leave Japan for anything important."
"Hehe, Mr. Yamaguchi, please don't stand on ceremony," I said with a smile, without standing up.
"Hmm." Yamaguchi Hashitaro wasn't angry at my actions; he simply smiled and knelt before me. The men behind him, including Yamamoto Ryuji, knelt respectfully with their heads bowed, all behaving themselves.
"I wonder what brings Mr. Yamaguchi here? You didn't invite me to dinner, did you? Hehe, to be honest, I originally thought it was just Yamaguchi, but I didn't expect him to be the vice-leader of the Yamaguchi-gumi." I poured Yamaguchi Hashitaro a glass of wine and said with a smile.
"Of course not. I'm here today hoping to represent the Yamaguchi-gumi in a potential collaboration with your organization," Yamaguchi Hashitaro said with a slight smile, then downed his drink.
"Collaboration? Heh heh, it seems Mr. Yamaguchi said the same thing to me last time. To be honest, I can't accept your organization's terms for collaboration, so Mr. Yamaguchi, you'd better not say anything to avoid hurting our relationship. You know, I don't have a very good temper, and when I get angry, I don't care who the other person is," I said casually, glancing at Yamamoto Ryuji, who was bowing respectfully.
"Well, I know about what happened last time. I admit that the conditions we proposed were a bit excessive. However, that was under the circumstances at the time. You have to understand that the Ice Mirror Society back then was not the Ice Mirror Society of today, so the conditions were naturally different. We Japanese value strength in cooperation. To be frank, the Ice Mirror Society back then only had the potential to develop, but the Ice Mirror Society of today already has that strength. And you are the godfather of a province, the leader of an organization with tens of thousands of people. The Ice Mirror Society of today is qualified enough to cooperate with our Yamaguchi-gumi on an equal footing. So I came here this time, and my purpose is to hope that your Ice Mirror Society can cooperate with our Yamaguchi-gumi." Yamaguchi Hashitaro said to me with a smile, as if the last incident was not worth mentioning at all.
"Heh, is that so? I see. But I don't see any benefit in cooperating with your Yamaguchi-gumi. You should know that our relationship isn't harmonious. Last time, our cooperation failed, and I even cut off one of Mr. Yamamoto Ryuji's fingers. After that, if your organization hadn't been busy with that matter in Japan and had some internal conflict with the Inagawa-gumi, you probably would have already killed me. Of course, you didn't, but I was attacked by an assassin. Heh heh... the fourth-ranked assassin in the world's top ten assassins, the Demon. To be honest, I almost lost my life. I don't think I'd benefit from cooperating with you; on the contrary, it would make me restless." I said with a half-smile.
My words didn't change Yamaguchi Hashitaro's expression. It seemed that this guy had prepared how to deal with me before he came, so even though my words were somewhat sarcastic, he didn't change at all, and his smile remained.
After I finished speaking, Yamamoto Hashitaro, who was sitting there, spoke up. He smiled at me and said, "Great men don't concern themselves with trifles. I think you understand this old saying. I believe our cooperation will bring you substantial benefits, and I don't think you'll refuse. In my eyes, you are a man destined for greatness, and you won't mind these small things. Moreover..." "
Don't talk nonsense. I don't want to hear these grand principles. I need concrete actions. I have my own principles, and I don't need others to teach me how to do things." I interrupted Yamamoto Hashitaro before he could finish speaking, and said calmly.
"Of course, we will satisfy you. The Yamaguchi-gumi is most loyal to any ally." Yamamoto Hashitaro said with a smile, then turned to the two men beside him and nodded. The two men, who looked like clerks, immediately put down the package they were carrying, pulled out two pistols, and pointed them at Yamamoto Ryuji's head.
With a loud "bang," Yamamoto Ryuji was instantly blown to the head before he could even react. His milky-white brain matter splattered onto the tatami mat, and blood stained the floor red. Unsurprisingly, the gunshot inside alerted the henchmen outside. A group of them rushed in moments later, their guns pointed at Yamaguchi Hashitaro and his gang. The henchmen left outside already had two guns pointed at their heads, but they didn't seem panicked. It seemed Yamaguchi Hashitaro had given them instructions beforehand, hence their composure.
"Get out of here, all of you! What are you doing? What's with the tension? Let them go," I said calmly, a hint of reprimand in my voice. Actually, I was quite satisfied, but a boss should act like one, hence my tone.
"Yes, Young Master Xie." A group of henchmen said respectfully to me, and then quickly retreated. A few of them stayed behind to clean up Yamamoto Ryūji's body before carrying it out, leaving only the few of us who had started the group sitting there.
"Hehe, how is it? Do you think our gift is sincere enough?" Yamaguchi Hashitaro said to me with a smile as he looked at Yamamoto Ryūji being carried out.
“Hmm, not bad, but…” I said casually, but before I could finish, Yamaguchi Hashirō interrupted me, saying, “Yamamoto Ryūji ruined the organization’s plans and offended our allies, so naturally we have to deal with him. Besides, I heard he offended you yesterday, so he deserves to die. As for his father, don’t worry, I believe that he will no longer be on the Yakuza elders’ list. So rest assured, the Yamaguchi-gumi will handle everything perfectly.”
Hearing this, I laughed, a very happy laugh. It’s undeniable that these Japanese people did a good job; at least they made me feel good, and I was satisfied with that. Of course, at the same time, I was also impressed by how ruthless these Japanese were; no wonder the Yamaguchi-gumi could become the largest yakuza group in Japan.
“I think we can talk about our cooperation now, Mr. Yamaguchi. Tell me about your cooperation plan,” I said to Yamaguchi Hashirō with a smile.
"It's like this, sir. We're preparing to form an alliance with Bingjian to stabilize our two organizations' shared interests in East Asia. We intend to cooperate with your organization in many ways. We want to develop the smuggling industry through the areas you control, and we also want to obtain a certain amount of drug and some human trafficking through you. Most importantly, we want to deal with our common enemy," Yamaguchi Hashitaro said respectfully to me.
"Oh? Be more specific," I asked curiously.
"Well, it's like this," I said frankly. Your organization controls the entire H province, which is tempting enough, but I interrupted him. After all, I'm not a fool; I need to clarify everything.
"Sigh, speaking of this, I'm really a bit ashamed. You probably think everyone's underlings are actually in the hands of the Yamaguchi-gumi, right? Actually, no. The real control of the Yamaguchi-gumi is the Inagawa-gumi. All our men there have been bought off and have defected. As for the eight thousand men, they're all Inagawa-gumi members. We just suffered in silence. Now everyone thinks we've taken over that place, but actually, the Inagawa-gumi controls it." Yamaguchi Hashitaro said helplessly after hearing this.
"How could that be? Isn't the Yamaguchi-gumi the biggest yakuza group in Japan?" Li Cheng asked in surprise.
"Yes, but the bigger the tree, the more the wind blows. Many people are eyeing our Yamaguchi-gumi. The Sumiyoshi-kai and the Inagawa-gumi have always been dissatisfied with us. We had a significant conflict recently. If it weren't for Yakuza godfather Kazuo Yamamoto suppressing us, we'd probably be locked in a fierce battle by now. But now we're almost irreconcilable enemies. The Yamaguchi-gumi isn't having an easy time, which is why we hope to develop your organization as an ally." Yamamoto Hashitaro sighed to me. I was certain this was the truth, but I knew he was hiding something else. It seemed the Yamaguchi-gumi was indeed struggling; otherwise, they wouldn't be acting this way. However, I didn't believe Yamaguchi Hashitaro would tell me the truth. Seriously? If you could believe a Japanese person, pigs would fly!
But at least one thing was certain: a temporary cooperation with them was possible, and I could demand an exorbitant price. What's the point of being in the underworld? Is it to achieve one's goals indirectly? That's all nonsense. Everything else is fake; only profit matters. To be honest, while I dream of annihilating Japan, it's unrealistic, at least not right now. But cooperating with them isn't impossible, as long as I get enough benefits. Of course, the prerequisite is... adhering to the six principles of not yielding, not obeying, not being weak, not harming the nation, not harming the country, and not betraying the country.
"I see. Then please continue," I nodded and said with a smile.
"Well, we also hope to cooperate with your group in the drug trade. Frankly speaking, everyone knows there are two main drug-producing regions in the world: Colombia and the Golden Triangle. Of course, Myanmar and Thailand also produce drugs, but the supply is relatively small. We need drugs. Our Yamaguchi-gumi used to get our drugs through the Qinghong (a powerful organization), but recently they seem to be getting closer to the Sumiyoshi-kai. The Colombian drug supply is too far for us; it's simply not enough for our needs. Therefore, we'd like you to provide us with some drugs. Of course, we know that it's not easy for you to get too much from your location, especially since you trade with the Russians. But you're still better off than us, so we hope you can help us get some. The more the better, but we won't force you if it's not possible."
"Okay, continue," I said calmly. Drugs aren't plentiful in H Province. After all, we don't grow drugs; how could we possibly have that much? "The reason we traded with the Russians before was because our Ice Mirror Society collected drugs from various sources and sold them at a fixed price. Actually, we didn't have that much of it ourselves. Now, with the addition of the Japanese Yamaguchi-gumi, we simply can't get that much stock. Besides, our supply lines are blocked. The Blazing Flame Hall has completely shut us down, and as for the Green Gang, I don't think Zhu Zihao will let us deal in drugs freely. It won't be that easy. Just thinking about it gives me a headache.
" Yamaguchi Hashitaro leered, "Well, also, we'd like to cooperate with your organization to smuggle some people. You know, Chinese women are very popular there."
With a "clang," the wine glass slammed onto the table, embedding itself in the rim. I said coldly, "Mr. Yamaguchi, I expect you to apologize for what you just said, or you'll regret it."
Yamaguchi Hashitaro clearly hadn't expected such a strong reaction. His face paled instantly, and after a long pause, he bowed deeply to me, saying, "I apologize, sir. I apologize for my behavior. Actually, this is just a cooperation project. If you don't agree, then just pretend I didn't say anything."
"It's not that I disagree, but I think it should be changed," I said calmly, glancing at Yamaguchi Hashitaro.
Seeing his surprised expression, I said calmly, "Exporting Chinese women to you is impossible. Our Ice Mirror Society doesn't do such things. However, you should know that Japanese women are very popular here. If you're willing, I wouldn't mind buying some Japanese women from you. You know, quite a few people in our establishment like Japanese women."
Damn it, these little devils want me to sell my own people? "I wouldn't do something so heinous. Damn it, you want to sell? I'll buy your Japanese women! Damn it, let all the Chinese come and fuck those Japanese bitches to death! They're just being cheap anyway, it's better for us to ride them than for those little Japanese.
" "Okay, we can satisfy as many as you want." Unexpectedly, Yamaguchi Hashitaro agreed without hesitation.
"These little Japanese are really a bunch of sons of bitches, capable of anything, truly shameless." I thought to myself with contempt.
"Also, we hope to work with your organization to fight our enemies." After I nodded, Yamaguchi Hashitaro continued.
"Enemies? Do we have a common enemy?" I said with a half-smile.

Chapter 120 Alluring Beauty
"Of course we do." Yamaguchi Hashitaro said affirmatively after hearing my words.
"Oh?" I said with a half-smile.
"The Inagawa Group is our common enemy. They've already expanded into J Province. Although they haven't made any major moves yet, according to our intelligence, they're planning a big operation soon. You need to understand, the cities near HC can't stop the Inagawa Group. They're bound to spread throughout J Province. At that point, I think you won't be able to avoid fighting them. To be honest, I don't believe you'll stay here and just hold onto these territories in H Province," Yamaguchi Hashitaro said excitedly.
This guy is clearly trying every possible way to get me to deal with the Inagawa Group. It seems the Yamaguchi Group is having a tough time; otherwise, he wouldn't be inciting me like this. But… perhaps this is exactly what I need.
“Mr. Yamaguchi, you should know that our Ice Mirror Society has just unified H Province and is still very weak. It's unrealistic to deal with the Inagawa Society at this time. However, I think your Yamaguchi-gumi must also want to deal with them. As an ally, I can lend a hand when your Yamaguchi-gumi needs us to act. However… you should know that our Ice Mirror Society has many people, but we don't have many weapons. So I wonder if you…” I said with a smile to Yamaguchi Hashitaro in front of me.
Although I have two huge sources of weapons, one is the Russian Crown and the other is my third uncle, but the Russians have to pay for their weapons. And although they don't have to pay, I'm too embarrassed to ask for more. So naturally, I approached these Japanese. Although these Japanese weapons aren't very good, they're still quite good for my men. After all, the Ice Mirror Society has more than 20,000 people, but we only have enough weapons for more than 5,000 people. The rest only have some simple pistols, or even no weapons at all. After all, weapons are strictly prohibited in China, and we don't have many weapons.
"No problem. Our Yamaguchi-gumi will provide your organization with 2,000 submachine guns, 13,000 pistols, and two million rounds of ammunition free of charge within a month as a gift for forming an alliance. What do you think?" Yamaguchi Hashitaro said to me in a deep voice after thinking for a while.
"Hahaha. Good. May our cooperation be fruitful. Cheers!" I laughed after hearing this, picked up my glass and said to Yamaguchi Hashitaro. We then clinked glasses and drank it all in one gulp. The alliance between the Yamaguchi-gumi and the Hyokan-kai was thus temporarily established.
"Tenya, tomorrow is the holiday! Are you going home?" In the classroom, Qin Ziying looked at me pitifully from her desk.
"Yes, you know, the New Year is almost here. If I don't go back now, I'm afraid my grandfather will kill me. You know how fierce he is. I haven't even told him about what happened last time, so I need to have a good talk with him when I get back." I replied to Qin Ziying with a very serious expression.
"Really? Then you should go back. Remember not to argue with your grandfather, or he'll get angry." Qin Ziying blushed slightly and said somewhat arrogantly. This girl really values our relationship.
"Do you want to come back with me? Hehe, speaking of which, my parents really want to see you again." I said with a smile, looking at Qin Ziying.
"No, I'm not going. It's almost New Year's, and I need to spend time with my mom. I won't leave her here alone. Just learn quickly, that's all. And don't you dare flirt with other girls. Bingbing and I will take turns calling to keep an eye on you." Qin Ziying started off calmly, a little reluctant, but later she became quite fierce, like a shrew speaking to me.
"Okay, okay, I know, I know, don't worry." I immediately replied, looking like I'd been taught a lesson.
After that, I said goodbye to Xiaobai and the others. Although these guys had joined the Ice Mirror Society, they were still coming to study. After all, I had given them special permission. You see, even though the Ice Mirror Society is a criminal organization, it still needs to be cultured and refined. Naturally, it needs a few talented people. Xiaobai had gained everyone's attention because of his performance last time, so he was promoted immediately after being discharged from the hospital. Letting them all continue studying was to help the Ice Mirror Society in the future. Of course, the only sad thing was that one of them was missing.
As for Wu Ziqiong, that girl works here purely for me. Otherwise, she would have gone home long ago. After all, the reason she came here in the first place no longer exists. Now, she only stays in H City to be with me. Now that it's winter vacation and I'm going home, she naturally goes back to be with her father.
Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, it's New Year's Eve. Undoubtedly, everyone has to go home at this time. Whether it's my eldest uncle, my third uncle, my parents, or even my cousin Li Tianqi, who gives me so many headaches, they all have to come back. Otherwise, Grandpa will definitely lose his temper, and the consequences of Grandpa's temper are undoubtedly very serious. I remember once when I was a child, my third uncle didn't come back for New Year's because he was afraid that Grandpa would cause him trouble and force him to get married. But the next day, Grandpa dispatched the Li family's guards, with Uncle Zhong and Uncle Yong leading the team, and went directly to America to bring my third uncle back.
"Young Master..." Undoubtedly, I had an important task at the moment: to pick someone up from the airport. I was already standing at the airport entrance—the Li family's private airport, of course. As a silver helicopter landed in the distance, a black figure rushed over and threw herself into my arms, excitedly saying...
Who else could this be but Youyue? Seeing Youyue, I was stunned. I truly didn't know how to describe her. Pure yet alluring, alluring yet innocent, with a beautiful face and a fiery figure, her unparalleled beauty was captivating. She reminded me of a poem: "In the north there is a beautiful woman, peerless and independent. One glance could topple a city, a second glance could topple a nation. How could one not know the power of such beauty? Such a woman is hard to find!"
Youyue could only be described with four words: "Peerless in the world."
"Youyue..." I stammered, somewhat bewildered.
"Pfft." Youyue glanced at me seductively when she saw my expression, and gently rested her head on my body. I felt as if I had been electrocuted, and I froze there, lost in an endless illusion. At this moment, I was completely captivated by Youyue. My heart was filled with only her. I felt that I could abandon everything else as long as I had Youyue.
Unexpectedly, Youyue has changed so much in just half a year. If Youyue was merely a stunning beauty half a year ago, then I dare say that the current Youyue is unparalleled in the world. Thinking of this, I suddenly felt a chill and became clear-headed. Looking at Youyue smiling in my arms, I pinched her pink cheek and said to her, "Little girl, you just used the Heavenly Demon Technique on me!! Was that bewitching all beings?"
"Hehe, I only used it when I smiled at you, I didn't use my full strength, young master, don't be angry. How about it? I've cultivated the Heavenly Demon Technique to the eighteenth level of perfection, isn't that amazing? Last time, even the Second Master was almost bewitched by me." Youyue said to me with a grin, and then glanced at my parents who were walking up behind me.
Undoubtedly, Youyue is a genius, no, a genius among geniuses. At only eighteen, she has already achieved such accomplishments, directly entering the Grandmaster realm. Moreover, she did this using the alluring Heavenly Demon Technique, a technique not primarily for attack. Reaching this level is simply unparalleled and unimaginable. Everything Youyue has achieved is purely through her own ability; this is a talent that can drive anyone mad. Given time, Youyue's future is limitless. Of course, that's not all I was thinking about. I was thinking that since Youyue's Heavenly Demon Technique has reached the eighteenth level, wouldn't that mean… I can… hehehehe.
And Youyue's words were overheard by the two of them. I clearly saw my dad's face turn red, while my mom's hand was already on my dad's waist. I glanced at my dad and glared at him. It was no surprise that this guy, with his impure thoughts, was bewitched by the Heavenly Demon Technique.
"Hehe, but Second Master is even more powerful than you. You were stunned for several minutes, but Second Master was only stunned for a moment." Youyue said casually to me, which immediately made me look at my unscrupulous father with suspicion. This guy is definitely more cunning than me. I'm sure he's yellow from head to toe, how could he only be stunned for a moment under Youyue's Eighteen Heavenly Demon Technique? That's simply impossible. The only explanation is that this guy is very powerful, with strong internal energy and mental strength as a backing to minimize the impact of Youyue on him.
Undoubtedly, Youyue's words made me look at my unscrupulous father with suspicion. I knew this old guy wasn't so simple, but I hadn't seen him fight for so long, so I had ignored him. But now I'm sure this guy is definitely more powerful than me. As for how much more powerful, well... that's still undetermined. I think it's better to test him when I have the chance.
"Haha, the weather is really nice today, not bad, not bad." My unscrupulous father saw me approaching and looking at him with suspicion, and immediately started talking nonsense. Such weather is called nice? The sky is overcast now, looks like it's going to rain or snow, and you call that a good thing? That's blatant lying.
"Son, I missed you so much, let me see you." But before I could even speak, Mom rushed over, pinched my cheek, and pulled me around, looking me up and down. I didn't even have time to pay attention to my shameless dad. I don't know how I managed to fool him, but in the end, only a dizzy Youyue and I were left there, while Dad and Mom had already gone into the house and disappeared from our sight.
"Damn... that old fox." I muttered angrily in the direction they disappeared, inwardly cursing my shameless dad. Hmph, he thinks he can get away with it today? He can run away, but he can't hide forever. I'll find him later, and he'll see if I ever see him again.
"Young Master, what are you saying?" Youyue asked curiously beside me. To be honest, although Youyue is now eighteen years old, she is still a complete young girl and doesn't know much about the outside world. After all, Youyue is the central figure in my top-notch loli cultivation plan. Everything is developing in the direction of my ideal. Undoubtedly, Youyue is the most perfect now. It was not wrong to describe her as stunningly beautiful at the beginning. Although Youyue has now lost the bewitching power of the Heavenly Demon Art, she was originally naturally beautiful. Moreover, when the Heavenly Demon Art is cultivated to its highest level, it will change a person's appearance and temperament invisibly. Undoubtedly, Youyue is the most perfect now. At this moment, she said to me with a curious and innocent look, which made me lose myself again.
"Uh...nothing..." I quickly changed the subject, then suddenly remembered my initial question and grinned lewdly at Youyue, "Hehe, Youyue, you've now reached the eighteenth level of the Heavenly Demon Technique, so...how about we...hehehehehe..."
"You're so naughty, young master." Youyue had been with me for so long that she naturally understood what I was talking about, and her face immediately turned red with embarrassment. However, she didn't object and nestled into my arms, resting her head against my chest.
"Hehe, it's human nature at birth, what's wrong with me?" I unceremoniously stroked Youyue's buttocks with one hand and wrapped my other arm around her slender waist, smiling as I slowly brought my lips closer, about to kiss her. Youyue had already nervously closed her eyes, her face flushed.
"Boom..." A sudden sound came from the sky, undoubtedly ruining our good time. A helicopter landed, and a middle-aged man with a cigar, wearing a black coat and sunglasses, stepped out. He was accompanied by four or five burly white men in black suits, and next to him was an Asian girl with short blonde hair, beautiful features with a touch of heroism, and a dynamic androgynous outfit.
"Hehe...hehe...I didn't see anything, you guys continue." The middle-aged man said to Youyue and me with a smile, then walked away with his men, cigar still in his mouth, heading straight home. Without a doubt, this person was none other than my third uncle.
"Li Tianxie, you brat, when did you deceive such a beauty? How can you do this to Youyue?" The blonde beauty didn't leave but instead spoke aggressively to me, looking like she wanted to devour me.
"Uh... Li Tianqi, are you sure you're not mistaken? This is Youyue? Seriously, how many years has it been since you last saw us? It's only been a year, how come you don't even recognize Youyue? What's wrong with you?" I wasn't going to back down from this beauty, even though she gave me a huge headache and I wanted to hide whenever I saw her. But I wasn't afraid of her; on the contrary, we were mortal enemies. We'd fight each other the moment we met, neither of us giving an inch. Of course, the main reason was that this girl always pinched my cheeks when I was little and powerless to resist, and after I grew up, she always tried to steal Youyue away from me. So, we were like oil and water.
"What? This is Youyue? I didn't recognize her!" Li Tianqi immediately walked over in surprise, looking at Youyue with a shocked expression. He pinched Youyue's sweet cheek, then touched her shoulder, and then hugged her tightly, excitedly saying, "Youyue, I missed you so much!"
"Hey, hey, hey, what are you doing? Don't think I don't know who you are. We're all three of us, don't pretend to take advantage of Youyue, you female pervert." I said angrily when I saw Li Tianqi's actions. Don't think I didn't see that when this guy hugged Youyue, one hand touched her buttocks, and the other hand roamed over her body. He even deliberately pressed Youyue's chest close to hers.
Normally, this wouldn't be a big deal; they're both women. However, I know perfectly well that my cousin, Li Tianqi, is 100% a lesbian. She's been like this since childhood, always trying to steal Youyue from me, constantly taking advantage of her. What infuriates me most is that Youyue doesn't even refuse her, because Li Tianqi and I are like oil and water.
"What? What did you say? Am I that kind of person? How dare you slander me! I was just excited because I hadn't seen Youyue for a long time. Do you think I'm like you, full of filthy thoughts and always thinking about taking advantage of women?" Li Tianqi said angrily in her magnetic voice, looking righteous.
"Tch, it's precisely because you're a woman that you're even more filthy. It's normal for men to take advantage of women, but it's not normal for women to take advantage of other women. Let go of Youyue! Who knows if those women you met in America might have some kind of unclean disease that could infect Youyue?" I said dismissively.
"What?! You bastard! All the women I found in America were clean women, not those sluts!" Li Tianqi said angrily, then blushed and covered her mouth, looking around. This made Youyue and me burst out laughing. My knowing look made her even more embarrassed. She roared at me, who had already pulled Youyue away, "Li Tianxie!!! You just wait... I won't let you get away with this!!"

Chapter 121 Great Advancement of Skill
"Tianxie, what were you and Tianqi arguing about outside?" I heard the old man's words as soon as I entered the house.
"Well, nothing, maybe my cousin was just too happy to see me, hehe." I smiled at the old man, looking at the blushing Li Tianqi.
"Hmm, you... you've been getting into quite a stir lately. That Liu kid's been getting restless too, setting up some kind of Blazing Flame Hall. You, if you're not going to do it, fine, but since you've started,
you'd better do it properly. Don't embarrass the Li family. If you can't destroy that Blazing Flame Hall, don't call me grandpa next time you come back." The old man said without even lifting his eyelids. "Yes, yes, Grandpa, don't worry. I'll definitely show those Blazing Flame Hall brats what I'm capable of. Don't worry, I'll wipe out the Blazing Flame Hall in six months, and Liu Rensong from the Liu family will have to go home and be a good corrupt official, definitely not causing us any trouble." I said with a smile as I sat down next to the old man.
"Good, that's more like my grandson. Don't worry, although the Liu family has a lot of influence in officialdom, I guarantee they won't be able to do anything this time. I've already spoken with that old man from the Liu family; we won't interfere in this matter. None of you can use our connections. This time, we're letting you have a fair fight in the underworld. No guns allowed; it's too damaging. The neutral faction is already very dissatisfied. If it weren't for the fact that the Liu family was also involved, and that old man Liu Jian and I joined forces to suppress them, you would have been wiped out by now. So don't go too far in the future. Of course, I've heard that the Japanese haven't been so peaceful lately. If you're going to fight them, you don't need to worry about so much. If necessary, you can call me, and I'll send troops to suppress them directly." The old man opened his eyes, picked up his teacup, took a sip of tea, and smiled at me.
"Hehe, okay, with your words, I'll definitely handle things perfectly. Grandpa, just you wait and see, six months, at most six months, and I'll have taken over Northeast China for you." I was immediately excited by the old man's words. His words were more useful than anything else. What did this mean? It meant that those little devils were no match for me. If we couldn't beat them in the underworld, I'd just send the army to wipe them out. No matter how powerful your Inagawa group is, can you fight a regular army? Wiping them out would be a matter of seconds. This removed a huge worry from my mind.
"Well, alright, let's not talk about these things anymore. It's rare for us to meet after a year, so let's not talk about serious matters. Let's have a good chat, have a heart-to-heart talk. Come, Tianxie, play a game of chess with me." After hearing my words, the old man nodded in satisfaction and waved me over, saying this.
"Mmm."
"Youyue, did you miss me?" The family was enjoying a happy time together. After the New Year's Eve dinner, we chatted and, most importantly, watched the Spring Festival Gala with Grandpa. Although it was quite boring, we persevered. Afterwards, I practically dragged Youyue, whose face was flushed, to my room. Of course, this didn't escape everyone's sharp eyes. Except for my cousin Li Tianqi, everyone else looked at us with ambiguous, smiling eyes, making Youyue even more embarrassed. Once inside the room and the door was closed, I turned around, hugged Youyue, and smiled at her.
"Mmm, I missed you." Although Youyue's face was slightly red, like a peach blossom, she nodded softly in a barely audible voice.
"Hehe, good girl, I knew you were the best." Seeing Youyue like this, I laughed, cupped her chin in one hand, looked at her stunning face, and gently touched her cheek.
"The eighteenth level of the Heavenly Demon Great Art, colorless and formless, hehe, Youyue, your progress is truly rapid. I doubt even the founder of the Heavenly Demon Great Art imagined someone could cultivate so quickly. It seems I should reward you properly." Stroking Youyue's beautiful face, I smiled and said to her.
"What reward?" Youyue blinked at me, looking as innocent as a little girl. You should know that the eighteenth level of the Heavenly Demon Great Art is known as the highest realm of seductive arts, reaching the point of colorlessness and formlessness, allowing one to transform into any form at will, and the performance is absolutely lifelike and captivating. At this moment, Youyue gave off that innocent and naive feeling, like a puppy waiting for its master's reward.
"Hehe, you know, don't pretend. The eighteenth level of the Heavenly Demon Great Art is the Great Perfection, and there won't be any loss of martial arts due to losing one's virginity. You know what I mean." I brought my mouth close to Youyue's ear and whispered to her, then unconsciously licked her earlobe with my tongue.
"Hmm." Youyue let out a soft moan involuntarily. This girl was very sensitive, and naturally, she let out a soft groan at this moment. Then she closed her large, watery eyes. Looking at her slightly flushed face, I gently kissed her thin, luscious red lips, watching her close her eyes softly.
Her clothes, one by one, slipped off in the room, revealing her snow-white skin beneath her close-fitting garments. Her high breasts, mysterious forest, curvaceous body, and proud figure were displayed before my eyes without reservation, like a dream, making my heart flutter.
A lone man and a lone woman, easily ignited. We'd had our share of encounters before, but always kept it brief, due to Youyue's cultivation of the Heavenly Demon Technique. This time, however, was different. Now, we had no more reservations, no need to think so much. With a roar, I pounced. Youyue let out a scream followed by a silvery laugh.
We were tightly joined together. A heavy breath, a cry of pain, then turned into moans of pleasure. I don't know how long it lasted, but we were simply engaged in a frenzied union. Then I felt a vast, chilling energy rush from Youyue's body, passing through both of our bodies and entering my own, while a vast, masculine energy entered Youyue's body. At this moment, we were tightly intertwined, inseparable, our energy flowing continuously.
I felt Youyue's internal energy enter my body, mixed with a vast amount of virgin yin energy, entering my body, entering my dantian, and circulating through all 365 acupoints. It continuously flowed within my body, nourishing me, while the internal energy itself began to surge wildly, coursing and accumulating throughout my body. After each cycle, the internal energy would enter Youyue's body, and when it flowed out again, it would be more yin and supple, much stronger. I
don't know how much time passed, or how many cycles we went through. When we opened our eyes again, it was already dawn. The sun was gradually rising from the darkness of night. As the faint light shone into our room, I finally woke up. At the same time, Youyue also woke up, gently embracing me from behind. Without saying a word, she simply lay quietly behind me, her high, firm breasts pressing against my back—those soft breasts were so beautiful.
As I got out of bed and stretched, I immediately felt a surge of energy throughout my body, my inner strength at least twice as powerful. I figured I had reached the mid-level of the Grandmaster realm. At that moment, I felt a sensation I had never experienced before: immense power. I felt a deeper control over the spiritual energy of heaven and earth. With a slight movement, a blue flame appeared in my hand, growing even more ethereal.
"Son, how was yesterday?" I opened the door to find my mother already there, accompanied by several servants carrying a washbasin, breakfast, and several items covered with white cloths, including a pair of scissors. I had no idea what she was doing. Seeing me, she smiled broadly and asked.
"Hmm..." I could only give a vague reply.
"You, really! You two were making so much noise yesterday, the whole family knew, and now you're shy? Honestly, you men don't know how to be considerate of girls. Come downstairs and eat, I'll take care of Youyue." Mom rolled her eyes at me and said with a smile, then led a group of maids inside. It seems Mom is obsessed with having a grandson. She's more excited than if I had another woman. Honestly, she's not even forty yet, why is she in such a hurry?
When I got downstairs, my shameless dad, with a lewd expression, pulled me aside and said with a smile, "How was it, son? Not bad, right? Hmm, you have good taste. I think Youyue is a good girl, a real gem. If I didn't have your mom, I would definitely fight you for her."
I have to say, this guy is much more direct, incredibly direct. Luckily I'm his son, otherwise, I guess he would have asked me if it was good, what it felt like. Although thinking like that is a bit vulgar, based on my understanding of my shameless dad, he could definitely say that.
"Let's not talk about that. I feel like my skills have improved a lot. Come out and fight me! I'm full of power right now. I know you're strong, let's have a match." I immediately changed the subject and pulled my dad to go outside.
"No...no, no. I'm not going. I don't know how to fight. Your dad doesn't like that...Don't ask me to fight, I'm not interested. You fight with Uncle Zhong, he hasn't been active in a long time, hehe." My dad said with a smile, then gently shook off my entanglement and immediately carried Uncle Zhong out from the side.
"Young Master, let's go to the training ground. I'll have a match with you and see how much you've improved. Ah, you're truly a genius, achieving so much at such a young age. Judging from your aura, you should be at the mid-stage of a Grandmaster. The younger generation surpasses the older, and the older generation dies on the beach. I reckon in a few years, this old bone of mine won't be a match for you, Young Master." Uncle Zhong said to me with a smile, then pulled me into the training hall. My unscrupulous father followed with a half-smile. Not only that, he also called a group of people, including the old man who was practicing Tai Chi in the yard, my eldest uncle and third uncle who were forced to watch from the sidelines, and of course, my cousin Li Tianqi. I reckon if it weren't for the old man being there, this guy would probably be running a betting operation by now.
Even so, when I entered the training hall, I still saw my father and third uncle discussing something and eventually arguing. Then, each of them took out a check, wrote something down, and placed it on the table next to their seats in the training hall.
"Damn it, those two bastards actually used me as a gamble," I thought angrily.
"Young Master, please proceed." Uncle Zhong greeted me with a smile as we arrived at the martial arts hall. It was absolutely safe here. Although we were facing off at the Grandmaster level, this was the Li family's stronghold, and the martial arts hall was naturally exceptional. There were two viewing platforms, and the gravity inside the hall could be adjusted at any time. Above was a glass dome, all made of state-of-the-art bulletproof glass, said to be impervious even to artillery shells. The entire martial arts arena was built to nuclear-proof standards, and naturally, the surrounding walls were made of sturdy titanium alloy with a thickness exceeding 150 centimeters. The entire arena could reach a maximum gravity of ten times the normal level to minimize damage. This was because the Li family had no shortage of experts, and without such measures, they could probably destroy the entire Li family estate with just a few practice sessions.
"Alright, alright, Uncle Zhong, be careful, I won't hold back." I smiled slightly and said to Uncle Zhong, then suddenly shot out like a cannonball. My speed was extremely fast. With ten times the gravity, my current weight of over a hundred pounds became over a thousand pounds, inevitably affecting my speed significantly, which would be obvious to outsiders.
"Whoosh whoosh whoosh." In the blink of an eye, I threw out more than a dozen punches, and also kicked a couple of times. Unfortunately, Uncle Zhong still had a smiling expression, and simply used seemingly gentle force to bounce me off. The force was even, so I landed without any accidents.
"Hehe, young master, you are very fast and strong, but you are still a bit lacking against me." Uncle Zhong said with a smile, looking appreciative.
"Hehe, really? Uncle Zhong, then you'd better watch out. The warm-up is over, now I'm going to start the real attack." I smiled slightly after hearing this, and then roared, "Wind Sweep Away Clouds!"
This is the first move of the Wind God Leg, Wind Sweep Away Clouds. I jumped up and turned around, and dozens of afterimages appeared on Uncle Zhong's left and right in an instant. Instantly, dozens of figures formed hundreds of leg shadows and kicked Uncle Zhong down. In an instant, Uncle Zhong seemed to transform into thousands of people, and thousands of palms appeared in front of me to block and neutralize my attack. Our clash caused the surrounding area to tremble. More than a dozen footprints appeared on the ground, and I stepped on the titanium alloy steel plate and left a small footprint. Although it was very shallow, it was still terrifying enough, because even a cannonball could not leave any mark on it, but I did it.
Of course, I wasn't the only one. Dozens of handprints also appeared on the wall. This was Uncle Zhong's handiwork.
"The Tathagata's Thousand-Leaf Hand." The words flashed through my mind. Although I had thought about it for so long, in the blink of an eye, a figure changed and formed a whirlwind around me, rushing towards Uncle Zhong at an extremely fast speed. The wind was like a sharp knife, leaving shallow scratches on the titanium alloy ground. Although they were only shallow, they were everywhere, as if the place had been swept by a hail of bullets. Not only that, the speed was so fast that it was impossible to catch. This was the Wind God Leg, one of the ultimate moves, Wind God Under Heaven. I had never used it after I mastered it. However, at this moment, although I was sparring with Uncle Zhong, I knew that ordinary moves would be useless, so I used this move. As a result, Uncle Zhong's expression changed.
Suddenly, a golden light burst forth from my body, clashing with mine. A current of energy seemed to form around Zhongbo, blocking all attacks. Countless palm prints appeared, accompanied by Buddhist chants. Finally, I spun around, creating a whirlwind like a sharp knife, rushing horizontally forward. The ground echoed with the sounds of metal clashing and wind colliding, even sparks flying from the air. It felt as if it could pierce through everything. This was the final move of the Wind God Leg technique, the ultimate killing move—Wind God Annihilation, said to be able to destroy everything. This was the first time I had used it.
Zhongbo was slightly taken aback, then closed his eyes to meditate and began chanting Buddhist prayers. A faint Buddhist light emanated from his body, and then countless golden Buddha hands appeared before me, coming in succession to block my attacks. At their center, a giant Buddha handprint instantly collided with mine.
With a loud "bang," Uncle Zhong and I collided. I was thrown back, instantly retreating to the wall. I swung my leg and bounced against the wall to regain my balance. Uncle Zhong, on the other hand, stumbled back more than ten steps to the wall. Behind us, a hole about a meter deep had appeared, and we could vaguely see the soil below. This was made of titanium alloy, a material that could withstand direct missile fire, yet we had managed to create such a hole. This demonstrated the immense force we used, immediately drawing gasps from the Li family members watching nearby. They stared at us with wide mouths, seemingly unable to believe it.

Chapter 122 Dragon Group Headquarters
"Hehe, young master, you're really impressive. I'm too old to fight anymore. My old bones can't take this much. If you keep going, they'll probably fall apart." Uncle Zhong chuckled and waved his hand at me.
"Hehe, Uncle Zhong, you're too kind. I'm no match for you. I didn't expect you to be a Buddhist master." I said respectfully. Who is Uncle Zhong? He's the most senior member of our Li family. Although he's just a steward, even the old man respects him greatly. If I dared to be arrogant, I'd probably get a severe scolding from the old man. Besides, I genuinely respect Uncle Zhong; after all, he's always been incredibly kind to me, and I remember everyone who's been good to me.
"Hmm, not bad, not bad at all, Tianxie, you're quite impressive now. But remember, for the head of the Li family, martial arts alone are useless. Don't get too obsessed with it." Seeing my expression, the old man chuckled and said to me with satisfaction, but he still couldn't help but give me a few words of admonishment.
"Understood, Grandpa," I nodded respectfully after hearing the old man's words.
"Hey Tianxie, how are you doing? Hehe, you're in Longjing now, right? How about we hang out? Hehe, I really miss you. I'll also show you something nice. How about it, are you coming?" After having breakfast and spending some time with Youyue, I was getting a little bored and went out to think about what to do when the phone rang. Long Yi's lewd voice came through the phone.
"Tch, wait, I'm coming. Where?" I said dismissively.
"Hehe, right outside your door, but I don't dare go in. I'm afraid your old man will beat me if I disturb you. I'll just wait outside. Hurry up." Long Yi said with a grin. It seems our old man isn't just scary to us, even Long Yi is. But Long Yi is quite old, and I never expected we'd become friends. This world is truly amazing.
"Okay, wait for me." I said to Long Yi, then hung up and ran out.
When I came out, I spotted Long Yi driving a BMW convertible. He was sitting there wearing sunglasses and a black leather jacket, a cigar dangling from his lips, relaxed in the driver's seat, listening to music with his legs crossed and humming along. To be honest, although he was forty, about the same age as my dad, he looked like he was in his twenties or thirties. Of course, my unscrupulous dad was the same way. But compared to my unscrupulous dad, who was a typical pretty boy, Long Yi certainly had the appearance of a tough, manly man. However, while he was like that in public, he was incredibly lewd behind the scenes. It was indescribable, simply disgusting, and had a hint of a distorted personality disorder.
With a "whoosh," he flipped into Long Yi's car without opening the door, sat down next to him, lit a cigar from the steering wheel, took a deep breath, exhaled a cloud of smoke, and asked Long Yi, who had turned around, "Where are we going?"
"Hehe, let's go. You'll see when we get there. I'll show you something good." Long Yi chuckled mysteriously, started the car, and sped off from the entrance of my manor.
The Li family's Hanhai Manor is located thirty miles west of Longjing's outskirts. It's sparsely populated with a pleasant climate. The Li family has been operating here for over a thousand years, so it's very grand and is the Li family's home. The surrounding roads are usually blocked off, and ordinary people can't get here because there are military checkpoints nearby. However, Long Yi, with his status, was able to get here anyway.
Long Yi led me across a smooth main road and into a narrow path. This path, though narrow, was remarkably smooth and well-hidden, clearly carefully maintained. We passed at least seven military checkpoints before hurrying into a mountain. The mountain wasn't very large, but it was situated in the center of a large ring of mountains, in a very concealed location. The surrounding area seemed well-defended, with the faint scent of guards.
"Hey, where are you taking me?" I asked Long Yi, somewhat impatiently.
"You little brat, what's with the impatience? I told you there's something good, don't you believe me? Don't worry, you'll find out soon enough," Long Yi said with a chuckle.
"Tch, of course I don't believe you. Others may not know you, but I do. You lecherous scoundrel, you might sell me off. How would I know what you're up to? You abandoned me penniless the first time we met, I remember that perfectly clearly. Who knows what you're up to this time? Have you recently become a professional human trafficker? Let me tell you, I'm a virgin, don't even think about selling me to those old women." I continued to mock Long Yi, half-jokingly.
Undoubtedly, Long Yi was speechless for a moment after hearing my words, and could only laugh helplessly and curse, "You brat."
As we spoke, we arrived at a secluded spot deep in the mountains, inside a tunnel. The tunnel looked unremarkable, but it was incredibly wide, with roads connecting it directly to the surrounding areas, leading to who-knows-where. Long Yi parked his car in the center of the tunnel, and after about three minutes, an infrared beam, imperceptible to ordinary people, shone from all directions. Long Yi then took out the same kind of device he had given me last time and placed it in the infrared beam.
A moment later, with a "beep," the stone wall in the center of the tunnel began to rise slowly. Long Yi then started the car and drove in. After we entered, the stone wall closed again, and the surrounding lights illuminated. We then drove in together and arrived at a spacious underground parking lot, which was now filled with guards, about two hundred people, each carrying a submachine gun. They were clearly excellent soldiers, coldly observing everything around them.
As soon as Long Yi led me out of the car, a soldier immediately ran over, saluted respectfully, and said, "Please show your identification."
Long Yi handed over his identification, and the officer, after glancing at it, saluted again and let us through. We then entered a spacious hall, bustling with people. As we walked in, everyone instinctively saluted Long Yi. I vaguely sensed that these people weren't as simple as they appeared; they were a group of scholars. Judging from their cold, sharp eyes, I could sense they were all experts, not necessarily the most powerful, but at least at the sixth rank or higher. We continued walking, reaching the deepest building. After passing through a steel gate, we found ourselves alone. Long Yi placed his hand on a sculpture in the hall.
A moment later, a mechanical female voice rang out, coldly stating, "Target confirmed, identity verified, Long Yi. Entry permitted. All surrounding defenses disarmed."
Seeing my stunned expression, Long Yi pulled me towards an elevator that appeared at the bottom center of the main hall. He then said to me, "Hehe, this place is full of laser weapons. Anyone with an incorrect identity will be killed instantly. This is one of China's most secret locations. Below is China's secret research institute. Those guys outside were from Special Operations Group Nine. This place is also Special Operations Group Nine's base. Wang Kaishan's office is directly above the door where we just walked in."
Hearing this, I nodded. No wonder this place was so mysterious; it was one of China's most secret locations. Just look at Area 51 in the US—you can imagine how heavily guarded this place is.
We walked about a hundred meters via the elevator and emerged into a spacious hall. It was fully equipped with everything imaginable: a bar, tables, lounges, dozens of rooms of varying sizes, gym equipment, a gravity chamber, televisions, game consoles, computers—basically any kind of miscellaneous item. It resembled a small underground club. Of course, there were a couple of people there: a man around thirty years old playing with throwing knives; he had a buzz cut and a very muscular build;
a man around sixty years old wearing glasses was reading; and a young man in his early twenties was lying down watching television.
"Let me introduce you," said Long Yi, pointing to the white-haired old man. "These are members of our Dragon Group. Long Er is our Dragon Group's top mechanic. He can make anything; he's an absolute genius. He also has extraordinary expertise in biochemistry and genetics—you won't find another like him in the country. Of course, he's also a top-tier master of the Qian generation from the Wudang Sect, his Wudang swordsmanship is unparalleled."
"This kid is Long Si, skilled in throwing knives and assassination. He's an absolute expert in hidden weapons; there aren't many hidden weapon masters in the country better than him. He used to be a disciple of the Tang Clan in Sichuan, but later left the Tang Clan and became a disciple of Little Li Flying Dagger. He later joined us; he's at the mid-stage of the Innate Realm."
"And that kid, Long Ba, an Innate Electric Ability User, peak S-rank." Long Yi pointed to the young man sitting there watching TV.
The three of them stood up immediately after hearing Long Yi's words, smiling and greeting me. At this moment, Long Yi seemed to have taken some kind of medicine and was no longer the same as when he was with me. Although he was still smiling, his face now had a hint of fortitude and authority; at this moment, he truly resembled a national iron-blooded warrior.
"Boss, is this a new guy? Xiao Jiu's only been here a year, how come you brought in another one?" Long Ba said with a grin to Long Yi, then gave me a friendly look and said, "Long Ba, twenty years old this year, real name. Hehe, I forgot, just call me Long Ba, I love playing. I play with all kinds of electronic devices, as long as it's related to electricity, I can handle it."
"Long Er, eighty-two years old today, from Wudang, loves research." Long Er looked at me excitedly and then tapped my body as if he had found a beloved toy.
"Long Si, thirty-one years old, loves... killing... I like all kinds of assassination methods, I'm best at poisons and hidden weapons." Long Si chuckled, a bitter smile appearing on his lips.
It seems these guys think I'm one of Long Yi's new recruits. It seems the Dragon Group is xenophobic, not so friendly to newcomers. But... too bad, they've run into a brick wall.
"What nonsense are you spouting? Go do what you're supposed to do! Don't mess with Tianxie. I'm telling you, if I find any of you causing trouble, you'll be in big trouble." Long Yi said coldly, his tone extremely authoritative. His words silenced the three men, including Long Er, who seemed quite afraid of him.
Then he turned to me and said, "There are a few others who aren't here. I'll introduce them to you when I have the chance. These kids are just like that, don't mind them."
"Hehe, Long Yi, your men are quite interesting. By the way, didn't you say you had something good to show me? What, where's the good stuff? You didn't just want me to see this dilapidated house, did you? And you, you guys are really extravagant. Going to such lengths just to protect this shabby house, using so many people, aren't you being a bit too corrupt?" I teased Long Yi with a half-smile.
"No, the real secret place is down below us, but I can't tell you too much. You kid, wait for me to go get you the good stuff." Long Yi said with a faint smile, then left.
"Wow, you talked to the boss like that, and he didn't teach you a lesson? Honestly, who are you? Is your father some high-ranking official in the country? Why is the boss so accommodating to you? But that doesn't make sense. The boss never gives anyone a shred of respect. Hey, at your age, are you the boss's illegitimate son?" As soon as Long Yi left, Long Ba immediately came up to me and said in surprise. Obviously, this guy was about my age and was the best at building rapport. And not only him, but Long Er and Long Si next to him also unconsciously perked up their ears.
"Hehe, it's nothing really. I just got into a fight with that guy Long Yi a while ago, but we ended up becoming friends. Do you think I'm an illegitimate son?" I chuckled and said to Long Ba in front of me, a hint of coldness in my smile.
"Ah, so you're the legendary guy, the one the boss beat up? The evil young master from the H Province Ice Mirror Society? The legendary pervert?" Long Ba stared at me with his mouth agape, then suddenly opened it, looking at me with utter astonishment. Then, as if suddenly remembering something, he quickly said, "Uh... Evil Young Master, please forgive my rudeness, pretend I didn't say anything..."
"What? You know me?" I asked in surprise.
"Of course, who in the entire Dragon Group doesn't know you now? You're really amazing, actually defeating the boss. You know, the boss hasn't suffered a loss in the past ten years, but you actually defeated him. And what's even more incredible is that you're only sixteen years old! My god, are you a god?" Long Ba said exaggeratedly, then looked at me with astonishment, with a hint of admiration. Long Er also stared intently at me as if he had discovered some novel animal and wanted to catch it to study. As for Long Si, he unconsciously tucked his throwing knife into his waistband.
"Hehe, it's nothing really, I was just playing around with Long Yi." I chuckled.
"Alright, you guys, really, don't you have anything to do here? Get back to work. The three of you are going to XZ soon. Things haven't been very peaceful there lately, so keep a close eye on things. If necessary, ask the experts from the Great Snow Mountain there to join you. After all, the Living Buddha is still on our side." Long Yi stepped forward and spoke to them with a calm yet authoritative tone.
"But boss, what will happen here after we leave?" Long Ba looked at Long Yi fearfully and said hesitantly.
"Hmph, don't worry, Xiao San and Xiao Jiu will be back this afternoon. With them around, you don't need to worry." Long Yi said irritably.
"Oh." Long Ba let out a frustrated "oh" upon hearing this.
"Oh, what 'oh'? Aren't you going yet? Do you want me to personally escort you there?" Long Yi immediately said in a deep voice.
"Ah... no need, boss, let's go." Long Ba's expression immediately changed, and then he, Long Er, and Long Si quickly disappeared from our sight like a gust of wind.
Looking in the direction where Long Ba and the others disappeared, Long Yi smiled and shook his head, then turned to me and said, "There's no other way. I can't let them be too strict with me. If I'm not strict, these kids won't listen."
"Hehe, I understand." I said with a grin.
"By the way, take this. This is the good stuff I'm showing you. It's definitely useful, I guarantee you'll like it." Long Yi said to me with a smile, then took out a box and handed it to me. The box was beautifully decorated and looked very pretty. Inside the box was a beautiful steel watch, and next to the watch was a pair of sunglasses, which looked very stylish and well-matched.
"What are these things? You didn't drag me over a hundred miles just to give me this watch and sunglasses, did you?" I said to Long Yi, looking at the two items in my hand and playing with them. After speaking, I took them and examined them carefully. There was nothing special about them. They looked like ordinary things, except that the brand was a bit expensive, but they were only worth a few hundred thousand.

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