336 Only Three In China (1/2)

Chen Fan didn't want to interfere at first.

After all, the whole ordeal seemed like some drama between a disgruntled couple: a family matter. However, Yukishiro Sa's despicable methods didn't sit well with him. She had kidnapped Liu Xiaojin, taking her life hostage in order to claim the wealth of the Qi family.

Based on Qi Wangsun's conversation with the brawny man, it was evident that his father was a mighty figure in Northern China. He must have been struck by some unforeseen event and was forced to accept Yukishiro Sa's blatant blackmailing in order to relieve the immediate danger. With Yukishiro Sa's help, the Qi family could at least last at another twenty or so years. If he refused, they might have to face their undoing right away.

In the end, Chen Fan decided to get involved. He didn't do it just to help Qi Wangsun, he was also deeply curious of the hidden energy coursing through the girl's body and wanted to find out more about it.

”Kaboom!”

The thunderous clamor roared inside the room as a ring of white smoky Qi Energy erupted from the tip of Chen Fan's finger. The Qi Energy quickly spread outward, widening the ring. Qi Wangsun was staggered by the shock wave, losing his balance, he stumbled back a few feet until he fell to the ground. Meanwhile, Meng Zhong was able to remain seated amidst the powerful blast, but he was unable to open his eyes against the flow of energy.

The window screens were made out of paper and the shock wave tore through them, letting energy pass through the holes with hoarse wheezing sound. Kawakami Gensai who had launched himself up in order to land a blow on Chen Fan suddenly froze in the air as if they were in a movie and someone had pressed the pause button.

Buddha used to say: ”A flicker of the finger takes sixty fleeting moments, each contained nine hundred fleeting instances of life and death.”

Chen Fan had flicked his finger and paused the wheel of time. Time had lost its meaning, people in the room felt an eon had passed until they heard the next movement. A loud clank.

”Clank!”

Under everyone's shocked gaze, Kawakami Gensai, who was still pinned in the air was suddenly dealt a blow that sent his body flying backward for a few meters. He smashed through the wooden wall behind Yukishiro Sa, thudding onto the ground and continued rolling for another twenty meters until he fell into the pond in the garden outside. His renowned wakizashi, the Mahaprajnaparamita was snapped in half.

A deadly silence fell over the room.

No one had ever thought that Chen Fan could defeat the belligerent warrior with only a finger. Qi Wangsun was deeply impressed. He knew that his roommate was a powerful martial artist, but not to such a striking degree.

Meng Zhong's face turned dark. Although he didn't know the full extent to Kawakami Gensai's power, he was sure he wouldn't be able to handle the attack he used on Chen Fan. However, Chen Fan had reflected the attack with a flick of a finger. How powerful exactly was Chen Fan? Peak Internal Force cultivation? Semi transcendent? Or… was he a Grandmaster?

Meng Zhong was dumbfounded.

Yukishiro Sa was shocked by the development.

Kawakami Gensai was Kitaniwakawa's disciple, a renowned Kendo master who was undefeated at Kyushu island. Yet, he was easily crushed by a seemingly ordinary-looking teenage boy with a flick of a finger. What was going on?

”What a shame. We have the best sake and the best Mocha, why couldn't we enjoy them peacefully?” Chen Fan heaved a sigh and walked over to Yukishiro Sa. The tea she had prepared was still steaming hot. Chen Fan picked up a cup and poured its contents down his throat. ”I don't know the name of this tea, but it's one of the best I have ever had on earth.”

He then closed his eyes as if savoring the sweet aftertaste of the tea. After a while, he finally spoke again.

”Since Lao Qi didn't want to accept this marriage, why don't you just give up.”

Yukishiro Sa was the queen of the Kyushu underground world and was not easily scared. She quickly gathered herself, and said in a cold voice: ”Sir, I want to remind you that it was his father, Dongsheng San who had proposed this marriage alliance.”

”Indeed. My friend, thank you for your help, but you are not really helping. Qi family is in danger. Even as we speak, Yang Qinhu is drooling over himself, preparing to feast on the Qi family. We need Yukishiro family and Grandmaster Kitaniwakawa's help! ” Meng Zhong rose to his feet and announced.

Although he was still not sure how powerful Chen Fan was, he was convinced that Chen Fan's power wouldn't exceed that of Yang Qinhu.

At Chen Fan's age, at the most, he could reach the Semi transcendent level. Even that achievement would make him a one in a hundred-year talent.

Qi Wangsun sat on the futon as his face hardened. He finally let out a wry smile and said: ”Boss, thank you. But Meng Zhong is right. I am a member of the family, and I can't just sit around while watching my family falls apart. As for Xiao Jin… I am sure she will find someone better than me; someone without a hot mess on his hands.”

After Qi Wangsun said that, he walked over to Liu Xiaojin and untied her.

Liu Xiaojin started to cry louder now; her face was drenched in tears. Although she was still grappling with what had happened, she knew that Qi Wangsun was about to leave her.

”Sir, now your friend had already made his decision, would you please stay out of it?” Yukishiro Sa had regained control of the situation. She scanned Chen Fan from head to toe with deep admiration.

Japanese people worshipped power and strength and Yukishiro Sa was not an exception.

Chen Fan was able to knock out Kawakami Gensai with a flick of a finger, he must be a mighty figure in China. Already, Yukishiro Sa envisioned herself starting an affair with Chen Fan and using their intimacy to bring Chen Fan under her service. Her marriage with Qi Wangsun could only be taken at face value, it was just a matter of formality, a contact that held little feelings. Qi Wangsun was weak, and so was his family. Yukishiro Sa would never let him touch her.

”You mentioned Yang Qinhu. Is he the number twenty on the Heaven roll, the so-called Yang Qinhu of North-Eastern China?” Chen Fan ignored the girl's question, instead, he looked over at Meng Zhong and asked.

”Indeed. Do you know him?” Meng Zhong was taken aback and nodded.