Chapter 496 (1/2)
Chapter 496: The Main Character Arrives
Translator: GravityTales Editor: GravityTales
The whistling breeze of autumn brought an unceasing drizzle of beads of water.
Three ghostly figures silently approached the auto garage where Tang Xiu was in. Shortly after, the three figures jumped over the wall and entered the site and appeared before Tang Xiu, who was sitting cross-legged on the roof of an abandoned car.
With Tang Xiu’s present strength, the slightest sign of disturbance could alert him. He instantly opened his eyes and saw Tie Zhongkui and two experts of the Everlasting Feast Hall.
“So, how are things going?”
Cupping his fists, Tie Zhongkui replied, “It’s all done, Boss. There are a total of 66 people that were secretly sent to a smuggling cargo ship. We’re not particularly familiar with this route as of yet. However, Snake Head said that there hasn’t been any inspections conducted in this navigational route in recent years. As long as the ship arrives in the South China Sea we’ll take our special route as always, smoothly sending them to the mines in Africa.”
Tang Xiu nodded, “Your way of dealing with the matter makes me feel at ease. Anyhow, the reason I called you was for another issue I need you to deal with.”
“Please tell us,” said Tie Zhongkui respectfully.
“Now that all the forces that came to Star City eyeing my Magnificent Tang Corp had all been cleared away, there are still, however, some forces that haven’t given up yet. We can expect them to come to Star City in the next few days. So, I will need you to collaborate with the other party to play a good show.”
“Who exactly is this other party?” Asked Tie Zhongkui, confused.
“It’s the House of Yamamoto from Japan,” said Tang Xiu.
Killing intent burst from Tie Zhongkui’s eyes as he replied in a cold voice, “Boss, why do we have to cooperate with the Yamamoto family? I know this family, and their way of handling things is ruthless, employing all sorts of despicable and unpredictable methods which are virtually impossible to guard against. I have once clashed with them. Though I did kill many of their people, several brothers also lost their lives in their hands.”
“These Yamamoto are indeed not a friendly bunch. But this time, the person who will lead their team to Star City is the young lady of the House of Yamamoto. She’s also the future Master of Japan’s Northstar One Blade School. The woman called Kuwako Yamamoto, my subordinate.”
“Kuwako Yamamoto?” Tie Zhongkui’s expression changed as he quickly said, “I heard about her, Boss. She’s an outstanding junior of the House of Yamamoto who entered the Northstar One Blade School and is favored by the current Master of the Northstar One Blade School. A couple of years ago her shadow was seen among assassins who were allegedly involved in more than a dozen sensational assassinations across Europe and South America.”
“She is indeed very formidable. Though she should still be a little lacking compared with you, I’m quite sure that she’ll soon catch up; she does have the aptitude for that. So you must work hard in your cultivation apart from performing your duties. Furthermore, I just told you that she’s also my subordinate, so you can cast away your worries regarding her loyalty. This time she’s coming here following an order, so you must coordinate with her in the show to come.”
“Please elaborate, Boss,” said Tie Zhongkui.
Tang Xiu slowly explained the plan he had in mind. After having finished with the explanation, he seriously said, “For the sake of having Kuwako Yamamoto’s status in the House of Yamamoto staying as it is, you must be discreet and do things secretly. I’ll give you the list of the people on her team you must remove once they arrive in Star City. However, the others not on the list must not be killed nor seriously injured.”
“Affirmative!” Said Tie Zhongkui as he cupped his fists.
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The morning came as the first wisp of sunlight shined on the earth, the yellowing leaves soon swayed in the midst of the cool breeze. In the courtyard, several flowers that bloomed in autumn sent their faint fragrance in the wind.
“The air is very good. It’s very fresh.”
The door was pushed open and Kang Xia, who was well-dressed, came out through the door. After stretching her hands comfortably, her eyes landed on Tang Xiu whose hairs were moistened by dew.
Tang Xiu floated down, as he smiling said, “It was a bit rainy last night, so the drizzle made the air fresher. Have you had a good sleep? Ready to leave now?”
Recalling the romantic scene last night, her extremely beautiful face was painted with a red blush. She nodded, “I rested well. Anyways, did someone from the Everlasting Feast Hall came back last night?”
“Tie Zhongkui was here. Our operation ended successfully, and those who conspired against the Magnificent Tang Cor have all been sent away on board of a ship. I’m sure that they will appear in a remote mining area in Africa in a few days. Also, like I told you before, they accomplished this mission without a hitch.”
“They truly are very formidable,” praised Kang Xia.
“Any one of them is stronger than a so-called martial arts grandmaster, to begin with. Besides, their experience abroad has made them a very competent bunch. Last night’s mission was nothing but a trivial issue, so I was confident they could do it smoothly.”
Kang Xia’s eyes were somewhat blurred, yet she stayed in her spot and didn’t speak again as if she recalling something.
“What are you thinking about?” Asked Tang Xiu.