Chapter 94: Throttle the Talented Youth (First) (1/2)

Chapter 94: Throttle the Talented Youth (First)

“Strangle a genius?”

Hearing Lin Yanan’s report, Wang Chao leafed through the sheaf of information he had before closing his eyes and exhaling slowly in thought, “According to the reports, Ye Xuan practiced began to practice how to use a sword under a waterfall for three years before studying under the guidance of many Japanese martial artist masters. After those three years, he returned to the snowy mountains of Hokkaido to undergo self-discipline to hone his will. By the age of 18, he challenged Aikido master Iwasaki Masa and won. A person like this is a fanatic that seeks the Martial Way and has a heart that longs for martial arts. Although he is 19, he will not be as easily defeated as Miyagi Hanshin was.”

“It is only because he cannot be easily defeated that the organization has asked you to.”

Shuffling the report together, Lin Yanan gave a smile with a large arc in it, “You are a genius as well. A genius against another genius is what makes a fight worth seeing. The organization wishes for you to secretly strike at the flame of the Japanese martial arts world. The reason why the Japanese have brought those youths to sweep our schools and fighting rings is because it is an attempt to test us. If they succeed, then there will be a large-scale operation against us in the future.”

“Although this isn’t like the previous century, the Japanese martial arts world can’t create too large of a wave. To be frank, we can only fight in secret and will be classified as behaviors from the private citizens. The government won’t get involved, and in fact, they will pretend to not know about it.”

“But if we were to let them go unimpeded, that would do no good for the face of China. Martial arts isn’t something that plays a definite role in this, but it is still something we have support in. The organization has plans for you to make yourself known within the martial arts world, so this is a very good opportunity that you cannot miss. I am also a martial artist, so I know and believe in your skill.”

“You should stop flattering me, if the organization gives me a mission, I will complete it. If I don’t complete the mission, I won’t complete the mission.” Wang Chao closed his eyes, “I’m no genius, only that Ye Xuan can be considered to be a genius. When he was 17, he reached the stage of the Hidden Jin and joined the ranks of the upper levels. When I was 17, I was still learning the horse stance.”

“Do you really have no chance?” Lin Yanan looked to Wang Chao with her eyebrows narrowing together in concern.

“I haven’t even seen him, how would I come to any conclusion that easily? Am I an Immortal from Daoist beliefs? On the platform of a competition, there are many things that can change the outcome. Whomever has the better technique will be the winner.” Wang Chao smiled, but it did not quite reach his eyes. From his expression, it could be seen that he was neither nervous or surprised.

“That’s fine, I had thought that you had no confidence in yourself.” Lin Yanan studied Wang Chao’s expression for a moment before nodding her head. “You go and take a rest, I’ll go prepare some things. Since this is a matter between the people, then that means I’ll need to bring in some private help instead of the government. After the competition, there will definitely be fire; but that shouldn’t be too dangerous. With Liao Junhua making the arrangements, instead of fearing the ten thousands happening, we should be worrying about any one thing happening.”

Wang Chao knew that Lin Yanan would prepare a sniper, bodyguards, and several other covert ops. After all, their current statuses were currently that of an unknown gang and mercenaries. With them heading into the underground fighting rings, it would not follow any official rules.

To be an underground fighter was to be ready to be shot by a bullet at any time.

Just as Lin Yanan walked out, Wang Chao could hear someone approaching the door nearby.

“Zhu Jia, is that you? At this time, why aren’t you asleep?” Even before Zhu Jia could get close to the door, Wang Chao could tell it was her from her distinctive footsteps.

“Was that your assistance just walking out? How pretty, she even has a decent physique.” Zhu Jia was wearing flower lattice pajamas and slippers. Her hair was wet and scattered behind her in a way that was easy to see that she had just finished showering.

“I didn’t think you’d fall to such a level where you’d hire a female secretary.” Zhu Jia sat down lazily and gave Wang Chao a flattering wink.

This second meeting with Wang Chao had been far more relaxed than before–there had been no apprehension in Zhu Jia’s face at all.

Wang Chao’s eyes began to observe Zhu Jia before finally stopping at her snowy white calves. At this, Zhu Jia began to grow a little uneasy before finally speaking with a deadpan face, “What are you looking at, never seen something like this before?”

Wang Chao looked away and spoke in rapid succession, “Of course I’ve never seen it before.”

“You……” Zhu Jia snorted for a moment before her voice began to mellow out to grow concerned, “But I’m curious. You weren’t doing too badly for yourself with your company back in S province, why did you run off to Shandong to open a martial arts school? Oh, by the way, just what happened between you and Zhao Jun, were you forced to run away to Shandong because of him? That’s unfortunate, that day you left, I could have introduced you to several government officials. If you became good friends with them, then even Zhao Jun wouldn’t dare touch you. But now that you’re here in Shandong with brother Liao, then his word will protect you in the three provinces of Northeast China.”

“Your brother Liao and I are only just friends in the martial arts world. We only just became friends. However, your brother Liao is quite amazing. As a high ranking official, he is also a master of martial arts.”

“Don’t start talking about martial arts, give it a rest, okay?” Zhu Jia pouted, “I see how easy you are able to talk to brother Liao. Help me convince him to help me with my career. Plus, you have to help me too.”

“Fine then, who let me allow myself to owe you a favor anyways?” Wang Chao sigh helplessly.

In the capital of the Jilin province, Changchun City.

That night within a Karate dojo, a single male youth with a determined expression had his eyes closed as he sat in a kneeling position. His entire body was loose in his kimono while a wooden sword two-thirds of a meter long was placed in front of him.

At the same time, there were two Japanese youths fighting against each other with a fierce and swift movement.

But one of these youths had remained stationary. Even if there was a strong gust of wind blowing against him, his body did not seem to feel it almost as if the hairs on his body didn’t feel it.

“Ye Zi, Ye Zi. You only just arrived in Changchun City today, and yet you’re going to fight again at some place tomorrow? Aren’t you going to rest at all?” Another girl with her bangs covering her forehead had spoken out from her seated position on the side. Despite the worry in her voice, her eyes had a look of admiration to it.

This was a familiar looking girl. If Wang Chao saw her, then he would immediately recognize her. That was because she was the very same Yagyu Haruko that had been on a tanker and demanded Wang Chao to fight her.

“Not tomorrow, but tonight.” This youth was a Chinese-born Japanese; the genius known throughout the Japanese martial arts world as Ye Xuan.

At the age of 18, he had been able to defeat the Aikido master Iwasaki Masa in Hokkaido. Being called a genius was not a title he had conferred to himself.

“You’re going to go out tonight? This isn’t the same China as the one before. A strong dragon can’t control a snake hidden in the grass. Let us make the preparations; if something happens to you, then it would be a tremendous loss to our Japanese martial arts world.” Yagyu Haruko spoke up in a hurry.