Chapter 286: Coming to Challenge

Chapter 286: Coming to Challenge

"Kuroda Taro" told "Kuroda Shinbu" in detail about "Kuroda Toshio's" experiences in China. In addition, he also mentioned how "Musashi" had led a hundred elites to destroy the "Iga Clan" ninja organization, only to be blown to death by the "Iga Clan" instead.

"How did you even become the Sect Master? Not only were you bullied in China, but even small-fry like the Iga Clan dare to challenge us! You have completely lost all the Face of our Kuroda Family and the Hengdao School."

"Kuroda Shinbu's" expression changed, and he spoke to "Kuroda Taro" in a harsh tone. Obviously, these two matters made him very uncomfortable.

"Old Ancestor, your secluded Cultivation is the most important matter for our Kuroda Family. Although such a major incident occurred, the moment I thought of acting as a Protector for you, I didn't dare to let my mind wander (Divided Soul). Otherwise, I would have definitely charged into China and destroyed Zhou Lang and Yamamoto Yuki."

"Yamamoto Taro" felt uneasy in his heart and quickly explained, "The current Sect Master of the Iga Clan is named Yamamoto Yuki. She is a woman in her twenties, and her Cultivation is only at the Master level. Previously, she was completely submissive in front of me, but ever since she moved her focus of development to China and sought refuge with someone named Zhou Lang, she dared to oppose our Kuroda Family."

Although he was the Sect Master of the Hengdao School, the true number one authority of the Kuroda Family was still "Kuroda Shinbu." Whomever "Kuroda Shinbu" allowed to take charge of the Family's affairs was just a matter of a single word.

"It seems all of this is related to this person named Zhou Lang. Now that I have emerged from my seclusion, you must personally go to China, destroy this Zhou Lang, and also wipe out the 'Iga Clan.'"

Kuroda Shinbu said, "China has always been a land of crouching tigers and hidden Dragons. Take a few more people with you. If you lose the Face of our Kuroda Family and the Hengdao School again, you don't need to be the Sect Master anymore."

"Yes, Old Ancestor."

Kuroda Taro complied submissively, but he stood there and did not leave.

"Then why aren't you leaving yet?" Kuroda Shinbu said displeasedly.

"Old Ancestor, if I leave, I'm afraid Toshio will become a crippled person."

"Kuroda Taro" said. "Kuroda Toshio" was his son, so he naturally hoped to cure "Kuroda Toshio."

"Toshio is a child with decent talent and is indeed worth nurturing. Now that I have stepped into the Cultivation Realm, are you still afraid he won't be able to restore his Cultivation?"

Kuroda Shinbu said, "For the next ten years, I will have him Cultivate with me. As for what stage he can grow to, that will depend on his own fortune."

"Thank you, Old Ancestor."

"Kuroda Taro" was overjoyed. Before his martial arts Cultivation was crippled, Kuroda Toshio was already at the Martial Arts Grandmaster Realm. If he could Cultivate with Kuroda Shinbu for ten years, perhaps he could directly step into the Cultivation Realm.

"Kuroda Taro, Kuroda Kimura, Kuroda Tuoji, the three of you should go to China together this time. Our business in China is not small. Your trip can just highlight the strength of our Kuroda Family and deter those who want to oppose our Kuroda Family. As for the affairs of the Family and the 'Hengdao School' during this period, I will handle them personally."

Kuroda Shinbu said.

"Yes, Old Ancestor."

Kuroda Taro, Kuroda Kimura, and Kuroda Tuoji agreed in unison, then turned and left.

Kuroda Taro was eager to avenge Kuroda Toshio and had long wished to go to China, so they only packed up slightly before setting off for China.

…

Just as Kuroda Taro and the others left, Kuroda Toshio was sent into Kuroda Shinbu's secret chamber.

Kuroda Shinbu carefully examined Kuroda Toshio's injuries and then said coldly, "Kid, looking at your listless appearance, it seems there is no need for me to save you."

"Old Ancestor, I don't want to become a crippled person, please save me."

Kuroda Toshio pleaded. Now his only hope was pinned on Kuroda Shinbu, so he naturally did not want to give up.

"A martial artist values brave and rapid progress; even if they suffer thousands of setbacks, they must remain unyielding. If one wants to become a Cultivator, it is even more so. You had your martial arts crippled and your Meridians broken, and now you have this depressed look. What kind of future can you have?"

The grey-haired and bearded "Kuroda Shinbu" looked at "Kuroda Toshio" lying on the stretcher and said. "Kuroda Toshio's" talent was not inferior to his, but his firmness of will was far inferior.

"Old Ancestor, I was humiliated by Zhou Lang. If I can restore my Cultivation, I will definitely study and train hard to wipe out this humiliation."

"Kuroda Toshio" was an extremely intelligent person. He heard the dissatisfaction in "Kuroda Shinbu's" words and immediately adjusted his mental state, speaking with hatred.

"That's more like it. You are the outstanding talent among our Kuroda Family's younger generation, and you cannot be depressed just because of one setback. I am ninety-five years old this year. I stepped into the Martial Arts Grandmaster Peak Realm at the age of thirty-five, yet despite many years of hard Cultivation, I still couldn't become a Cultivator. Ten years ago, I realized the truth that to step into the Cultivation Realm, one must destroy before rebuilding. I broke all the Meridians in my body, restarted my Cultivation with great perseverance, and ten years later, I got my wish. Your martial arts are crippled and your Meridians are destroyed, which looks very miserable, but as long as you do not lose confidence, you can completely follow my path, replicate my successful experience, and become a powerful Cultivator."

"Kuroda Shinbu" felt the powerful hatred radiating from "Kuroda Toshio," and his expression softened slightly. In the eyes of an old fossil like him, how high a person's future achievements could be depended not only on talent but also on a resilient heart.

He was a martial-obsessed madman. If he hadn't adopted this self-mutilating method of Cultivation, it would have been impossible for him to become a Cultivator. Moreover, he was already old; if he hadn't become a Cultivator, he probably wouldn't have had many years left to live.

"Old Ancestor, rest assured, I will definitely not disappoint you."

A raging fire of hope ignited in "Kuroda Toshio's" heart.

"Very well. Then I will begin to pass on a Cultivation Technique to you. By practicing this Cultivation Technique, combined with my conditioning, your destroyed Meridians will slowly recover, destroying to rebuild!"

Kuroda Shinbu nodded.

…

The night was bleak and misty inside "Ming Garden" in Feiyun City.

Xiao Xi, Zhao Xiaorou, Li Mengxue, Ivanova, Cao Yanzhi, Yu Kexin, Yamamoto Yuki, Muto Yukiko, and Poison Venerable were having dinner.

During the few days Zhou Lang went to the Capital, the preparatory office for the newly built hotel had been officially established. According to Zhou Lang's wishes, this hotel should be able to represent Feiyun City in the future, so it was named Feiyun Hotel.

"Tomorrow is the auction, and I don't know how confident we are in securing this piece of land."

Li Mengxue said while eating. Although the preparatory office for Feiyun Hotel had been established and the funds and team were basically in place, obtaining that piece of land opposite Lovers Bar was the most fundamental part. If they didn't get the land, all their early preparations would be in vain.

"There's no need to worry about this. I have already investigated. Originally, there were many competitors for this piece of land, but after Dacheng Real Estate Company joined, the other bidders withdrew. We only need to compete with Dacheng Real Estate Company."

Yamamoto Yuki said.

"If that's the case, then we don't have to worry too much. Wang Dacheng, the boss of Dacheng Real Estate Company, is one of the few who knows that Brother Lang possesses great power. With just one phone call from Brother Lang, he will withdraw from the competition."

Li Mengxue hearing Yamamoto Yuki say this, felt relieved. She knew that Zhou Lang had extorted Wang Dacheng twice, which was how he got a lot of money to open the hotel.

"It seems we have everything ready, only lacking the final crucial element. Once we secure the land tomorrow, the preparatory work for the hotel can get on the right track," Cao Yanzhi said.

Cao Yanzhi also smiled and nodded.

"I'm still a bit worried that Juzi Group will cause trouble."

Yu Kexin, however, said. That day, the strength of Juzi Group's "Kuroda Toshio" had left a deep impression on her. Especially after she learned that the Kuroda Family and the "Hengdao School" behind Juzi Group were extremely powerful, this worry had always lingered.

"Yes, the Kuroda Family is indeed a major threat. If our 'Iga Clan' members hadn't retreated quickly, all those left at the headquarters would have died at their hands. And this time, since I used a scheme to eliminate a hundred of their elites, the Kuroda Family will hate Brother Lang and me even more to the bone."

Yamamoto Yuki also said worriedly.

Muto Yukiko's Face also showed a solemn expression because rumor had it that the Kuroda Family, which controlled the "Hengdao School," had Cultivation experts, a level of experts that they could only look up to.

"Don't worry, everyone. The preparation of the hotel is handled by you professionals, while I will be responsible for security," Xiao Xi said calmly.

"I will also be responsible for security," Poison Venerable said.

Although Zhou Lang had said Xiao Xi was very powerful, none of the people present believed that Xiao Xi was a true expert. Someone like Poison Venerable was already a Martial Arts Grandmaster. Could Xiao Xi, with her beautiful and delicate appearance, be even stronger than Poison Venerable?

"If you encounter a true expert, I'm afraid you won't do," Xiao Xi smiled faintly. She knew that neither Poison Venerable nor Li Mengxue and the others believed in her strength.

"I hope to witness Young Miss Zhou's capabilities," Poison Venerable said.

"You will be able to witness it in a moment."

Xiao Xi's expression changed slightly as she said, "Three experts have entered the Villa, and none of them are people you can handle. Tonight, when you watch how I repel the enemies, you will know my capabilities."

"Three experts? How come I didn't feel anything?" Poison Venerable asked in astonishment.

As for Yamamoto Yuki, Ivanova, and Muto Yukiko, the three beautiful women who possessed martial arts, they felt absolutely nothing either. They looked completely blank and disbelieving, considering they also hadn't sensed anything.

"We'll know once we go out and look."

Xiao Xi said. She was a Cultivator at the Foundation Establishment Stage, and her Cultivation was even higher than Zhou Lang's. Her perception was extremely powerful. She had already sensed that three experts at the Martial Arts Grandmaster Peak level had entered the Villa's courtyard, while Poison Venerable was only at the Martial Arts Grandmaster Middle Stage. He was naturally no match for any of these three.

"Zhou Lang, get the hell out here right now!"

Just as Poison Venerable and the others were hesitating, a voice like rolling thunder suddenly echoed from outside the Villa.

"It's Kuroda Toshio's father, Kuroda Taro!"

Hearing the somewhat stiff Chinese, Yamamoto Yuki immediately determined whose voice it was.

"Hide inside the Villa and don't go out. I will go out to Face the enemy!"

Poison Venerable's expression grew solemn. He had also heard of "Kuroda Taro's" great reputation in the Japanese martial arts world, knowing he was an expert at the Martial Arts Grandmaster Peak level, whom he might not be able to handle.

Immediately afterward, Poison Venerable rushed out of the room.