Japan, Tokyo.
At the headquarters of the official organization, Kuri Aoki stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window with a glass of yamazaki in her hand.
It was the season when the cherry blossoms were in full bloom. Since the beginning of spring, Tokyo had been shrouded in rain. Thus, the cherry blossom trees were dyed with a dreamy haze.
The rain gathered on the ground and the petals floated.
Kuri Aoki had seen cherry blossoms like this more than twenty times in her life. This year, she wanted to invite Li Xianyu to see it together. However, she hesitated for a long time and didn't say it out loud. She only wrote in the email, "How long will the cherry blossoms last? Who knows when they will be green and pink?"
She learned this when she was reading Chinese poetry anthologies. The poet used the short blooming period of the cherry blossoms as a metaphor for a beauty's youth. Love and cherish.
Kuri Aoki thought it was appropriate, so she used it. She believed that with Li Xianyu's intelligence, he would definitely understand what she meant.
"Waiting for you every day really feels like a year." Kuri Aoki took a sip of the liquor and sighed.
As a girl born in the Aoki family, she didn't have a high sense of security. She was always concerned about the attitude of the upper echelons of the family. She was afraid that they would marry her to some genius or some rich young master. She would become a victim of a marriage of benefits.
Therefore, she treasured this hard-earned relationship very much, but she was also afraid and worried about it. Worried that it would wither before it could germinate. Worried that Li Xianyu's feelings for her would fade.
Worried that he would meet with misfortune in future battles. Even though she had unlimited confidence in that man, the enemy was also an ancient demon with infinite power.
"Knock, knock."
The office door was knocked a few times.
"Come in."
Kuri Aoki immediately put away the melancholy on her face and became expressionless.
"Leader Kuri, it's time for a meeting."
A female secretary in her forties with a well-proportioned body pushed the door open and said respectfully.
This secretary was assigned to her by the official organization. She had rich work experience and was perfect to help a newbie like her get into the zone quickly.
However, Kuri Aoki didn't like this secretary.
Because she wasn't her confidant, but the eyes of the official organization. Her every move was known by the old foxes. In the near future, when she completely stabilized her position as the deputy team leader and expanded her network, it was inevitable that she would replace the secretary.
"Got it." Kurumi Aoki put down her glass and left the office with the secretary.
In the meeting room.
The official organization's current team leader, four deputy team leaders, and six high-ranking officers were gathered together.
The new team leader was the second disciple of Emperor Iwasaki, Yuya Suzuki.
The eldest disciple, Guita Yamamoto, was a traitor of the Tenjin Society, while the second disciple, Suzuki Ya, had contributed greatly in the battle against the Tenjin Society, and was also the direct disciple of Iwasaki Tōjin.
Thus, he was chosen by the official organization as the team leader. To be more precise, he was a temporary leader. He needed to pass the official organization's inspection before he could take off the "temporary" hat. It wouldn't be too long, but it wouldn't be short either. Three to five years would be necessary.
During this period, if he used his official position for personal gain, filled his own pockets, or made a mistake in a major decision, he could be dismissed by the official organization at any time.
"What's your opinion on how to deal with Kusanagi Ken?" Seeing that everyone was present, Suzuki Yue went straight to the point.
The topic of this meeting was Kusanagi Ken.
Kusanagi Ken was the official organization's artifact. It had a strong symbolic meaning, just like the ancient emperor's jade seal. When Sakurai Toshimasa borrowed Kusanagi Ken and planned to assassinate Peerless War Soul, after failing, Kusanagi Ken became Bosch's trophy.
The official organization had made many requests to Bosch to return Kusanagi Ken, but Bosch rejected them all.
Usually, this kind of thing was more troublesome to deal with. It often required a long period of tug-of-war and negotiation.
The official organization was prepared for a long war. They even considered using Big Brother to protest internationally against Bosch's act of embezzling Japan's national treasure.
Of course, this was their previous idea.
During this period, the Tenjin Society was in turmoil, and the redemption of Kusanagi Ken had to be put on hold. But now, the Tenjin Society's problem was solved. Although they had a falling out with the Superpower Association, the official organization had hooked up with Bosch.
The two organizations were now close friends.
Therefore, the official organization began to think of ways to redeem Kusanagi Ken and bring back this national treasure.
"I don't agree to redeem Kusanagi Ken," Kurumi Aoki said.
A deputy leader with a worrisome hairline glanced at Kurumi Aoki and said in a deep voice, "The Kusanagi Ken must be retrieved. It is the spiritual symbol of our organization. Team Leader Suzuki needed a good achievement to prove himself before he could take up the post. Kurumi, what you need to do is not to oppose, but to use your relationship with Li Xianyu to mediate and make this happen. "
The higher-ups were divided into two factions. One of them wanted to temporarily not retrieve Kusanagi Ken and let it stay in Bosch. The other faction was determined to retrieve Kusanagi Ken to calm the hearts of the people.
Suzuki looked at Kurumi Aoki expectantly.
Some of the higher-ups nodded slightly. Now that the official organization and Bosch had a good relationship, they could use this opportunity to redeem Kusanagi Ken. What if the official organization and Bosch's relationship soured in the future?
On the international level, the relationship between official organizations was ever-changing, and it was difficult to predict.
Most importantly, no one knew how long Kurumi Aoki and Li Xianyu's relationship would last, and whether it would blossom.
Kurumi Aoki had already prepared a script and said calmly, "I have three reasons. First, after Poisoned Tail's death, the Kusanagi Ken became an ownerless object and can be used by anyone. We have already received the corresponding information from Li Xianyu and know that it contains poison that is enough to kill a Polar Dao. Bosch is now at war with Gu Yao, and there is no way they will return Kusanagi Ken at this critical juncture.
"Second, even if Bosch returns Kusanagi Ken, we can't take it because Gu Yao is also eyeing them. I have received information from Li Xianyu that Gu Yao started the internal strife in Bosch a month ago, and his target is Kusanagi Ken. "
Everyone was shocked and looked at each other.
Suzuki said in a deep voice, "He told you that himself?"
Kurumi Aoki nodded.
Everyone was silent.
Even they didn't know about this. They only guessed that the chaos in Bosch was caused by Gu Yao, and Bosch had never revealed Gu Yao's true purpose.
Kurumi Aoki's information source was absolutely reliable because it came from Li Xianyu.
Appointing her as the deputy leader was indeed a correct decision.
Suzuki took a deep breath. "If that's the case, then we really have to carefully consider redeeming Kusanagi Ken."
Kurumi Aoki continued, "Third, now that Bosch and Gu Yao will fight sooner or later, as an organization that has signed an alliance, if Bosch asks for help, we can't just stand by and watch, or it will be a breach of contract. However, after the turmoil in Tenjin, the official organization has suffered heavy losses, and can't be involved in a battle of that scale again. "
"Therefore, lending Kusanagi Ken to Bosch is the best solution, as another form of assistance from the official organization. We don't have to pay anything, and Bosch still has to owe us. "
With Kusanagi Ken, it would also reduce his burden and crisis.
The higher-ups exchanged glances, thought for a moment, and sighed softly.
If they took back Kusanagi Ken, they might have to face Gu Yao's robbery, but they still had a chance to take it back from Bosch. If Gu Yao robbed it, the Kusanagi Ken would really have a new owner.
Suzuki saw this and said loudly, "In that case, the proposal to redeem Kusanagi Ken will be put aside for the time being."
No one objected.
Kurumi Aoki was relieved.
Li Xianyu finished his food and replenished the energy his body needed. He supported himself against the wall and walked out of the restaurant.
He returned to his room, took a shower, and was about to sleep when Great-grandmother sent Choi Hua to inform him that Qing Huizi had woken up.
"Your sister has woken up," Cui Hua said.
My sister is ice. Li Xianyu nodded and went to the ward again. He first visited Li Peiyun and Dan Chenzi. Both of their injuries had recovered, but they were a little pale due to overexertion.
Li Xianyu's way of visiting was to stand at the door with his hands on his hips and a disdainful smile.
In order to avoid a third spar in the medical department, Li Xianyu stopped while he was ahead and left quickly.
It was so exciting to run after acting cool.
He immediately pushed open Qing Huizi's ward not far away. His distant cousin had already woken up and was sitting on the bed. Her face was pale, her eyes were tired, and her hair had lost its color like withered straw.
Great-grandmother sat on the edge of the bed, talking to her from time to time.
Although she said that she didn't agree with the Shangqing vile spawn, Great-grandmother was still relatively friendly to Qing Huizi.
Seeing Li Xianyu come in, Qing Huizi was obviously a little afraid. She stopped talking and kept quiet, her dark eyes looking at him quietly.
"You're awake? Is your body okay? "
Qing Huizi nodded.
"What about the evil personality?"
Qing Huizi's expression and gaze were gentle and calm, obviously not the evil personality who would "seduce" people at the drop of a hat.
"I temporarily suppressed her, but she is my evil thought. I can't erase it, I can only work hard to merge with her." Qing Huizi lowered her head in shame. "I'm sorry, I'm really useless."
Why did he have to say sorry? This had nothing to do with him, right? This Qing Huizi was also not normal, too gentle and kind.
Li Xianyu immediately came to a realization. This was a kind personality without any negative emotions. On the internet, she was a Virgin Mary, but in romance novels, she was a naive and sweet person. Interesting, I also want to turn my grandmother into a naive and sweet person.
No, if that's the case, Great-grandmother's evil personality will cut off my weakness, and she might even get rid of the family.
That's too scary, Great-grandmother better not become naive and sweet.
Great-grandmother said calmly, "I called you here for something, some things should be cleared up. Don't hide it, the ancient demon can take advantage of it. "
Looking at Great-grandmother's eyes, Li Xianyu understood what she meant.
She wants me to publicize the death of Dan Yunzi. If Qing Huizi showed too much hatred, then Great-grandmother might get rid of her. On the contrary, she would let this poor cousin live. Isn't this an unnecessary move?
But it's also good to publicize it, it will give her a heads-up, in case Qing Shi, who is good at bewitching people, finds a chance to mislead people and instigate her. Hmm, even if I confess, there is a high probability that I will be bewitched. Eh, if that's the case, can I beat her at her own game and use her as bait?
Qing Shi is very likely to know the secret of time reversal, so from his point of view, he must know that I know the secret of the sealing formation. Whether he will take the bait or not is another matter.
While thinking, Li Xianyu cleared his throat and said in a deep voice, "Don't you find it strange that we haven't been able to contact Dan Yunzi?"
Qing Huizi suddenly raised her head.
"Dan Yunzi is dead, he died in the conflict between the official organization and the Tenshin Society." Li Xianyu calmly said, "He was bewitched by Gu Yao, went to Japan to oppose me, and joined the Tenshin Society. But you know his strength, it was not enough to intervene in that kind of scale and level of battle, in the end, he died in the chaotic battle. "
Qing Huizi was stunned, as if she was struck by lightning.
"I didn't expect his obsession to be so heavy, I can't get away from this matter." Li Xianyu sighed.
Lu Xun once said that human grief is not the same. (Lu Xun: I really said that)
He didn't think that there was anything wrong with killing Dan Yunzi, so he couldn't empathize with Qing Huizi's grief. Similarly, what Dan Yunzi did to him, Qing Huizi also couldn't empathize with him, and thought that her brother deserved to die.
Therefore, literary embellishment was necessary. He blamed Dan Yunzi's death on the official organization and the Tenshin Society. In any case, no one saw how he killed Dan Yunzi, only Li Peiyun and Blood Knight.
Li Peiyun told Dan Chenzi, but they probably wouldn't tell Qing Huizi. The former was too lazy to say, the latter would consider Qing Huizi's feelings, considering that she was following her enemy, if she knew the truth, she might do something stupid, and the one who would suffer would be her.
"I hope you take this as a warning, and don't repeat the same mistake." Great-grandmother warned.
Qing Huizi didn't seem to hear it, her black eyes were filled with so much grief, tears flowed down her thin cheeks like a tide, rolling down her sharp chin, drop by drop.
"I've already told him not to dwell on this matter, but he just won't listen."
"I only have one family, and now even he abandoned me."
"Master is also not master, I don't have any family."
She cried like a pear blossom in the rain, her fragrant shoulders trembled, she was extremely sad.
As expected of a kind personality, she actually didn't curse me.
Li Xianyu originally wanted to comfort her, but thinking of his identity, and thinking of her turbulent emotions, comforting her would only have the opposite effect, so he left the ward, giving her a quiet environment.
Walking in the corridor, Great-grandmother asked in a low voice, "Why didn't you tell her the truth?"
"Why tell her the truth? Confess Dan Yunzi's death because she has the right to know. "
"I want to see her real attitude."
"That must be hatred. No matter what Dan Yunzi did, in her eyes, he is still her brother. Just like even if Great-grandmother becomes a killing machine, in my eyes, she is still the cutest and most touching. "He took the opportunity to confess.
Great-grandmother didn't express her opinion on his words, but she quietly pursed her lips, her tone became lighter, "But this way, I can't see if she has the heart to take revenge."
"There is no need, Qing Huizi is not Dan Yunzi, she won't think about the ups and downs of life, and make us pay the price. Telling her the truth is meaningless. But we need to pay attention to her at all times, to prevent Qing Shi from secretly coming into contact. By the way, I haven't seen the Black Dragon recently. "
"It seems to have been kidnapped by the staff of the research department, they promised to feed it every day, in exchange, it will be a lab rat for a period of time." Great-grandmother said.
"I will go to get it back tomorrow, we are going to war, I must always bring it with me."
At 9: 30 in the evening, after two battles in one day, Li Xianyu, who was seriously exhausted, didn't use Ji Fei's card. After meditating, he covered himself with the quilt early and fell into sleep.
In a daze, he was woken up by a knock on the door.
He grabbed the phone from the bedside table, looked at the time, it was exactly midnight.
"Dong dong!" The door of the room was gently knocked twice.
I said I was very tired today, I will not be able to bear it on January 31st, why are you so anxious, we have a long time, Li Xianyu scratched his head, lifted the quilt, got up, and opened the door for Ji Fei.
When he opened the room, he was surprised to find that it was not the anxious Ji Fei standing at the door, but his distant cousin.
Qing Huizi was wearing a loose hospital gown, the two buttons on the chest were unbuttoned, the clothes slanted to the left, revealing her snow-white left shoulder.
She looked at Li Xianyu, the corners of her mouth raised, and her bright dark eyes examined Li Xianyu aggressively.
Her expression was disdainful, disgusted, and naked seduction.
I am about to enter the climax of this volume, I have been thinking for the past few days, burning a lot of brain cells. The dull period is about to pass. I can't wait to write the climax of this volume, but I dare not start writing, I want to drag a few more chapters, I am afraid I will not write well.
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