August 1st, 2000, 7: 00 PM.
Summer days were long. At this time, the sun had just disappeared from the western horizon, and the hot day finally had a slightly more relaxed and cool atmosphere.
Wearing a refreshing flowery shirt and a slightly rebellious headscarf on his forehead, Yu Shouxi looked tired as he walked around Pei Luojia's base in the suburbs of Tokyo.
Although it was called a base, it was actually just a huge private Japanese-style villa with high walls, wolfhounds, and even a tower. It would take about twenty minutes to drive around in a car. Anyone who saw it would know that it was an incredibly rich family. Inside, there were beautiful gardens, and there were many courtyards.
In reality, it was a solid fortress with countless modern weapons that even the army would find difficult to break through. The basement was even equipped with weapons like surface-to-air missiles.
Pei Luojia had several heavily guarded bases in Japan. Since this one was close to Tokyo, it was the most conspicuous one, and also the dumbest one.
"… You called me over before I even finished eating dinner. Everything that needed to be said was clearly stated in the information that I handed in yesterday, right?
You people are just so inefficient. It's not every day that I can eat such a good puffer fish like tonight. It's risking my life … Actually, the food is secondary. The most important thing is that the little loli today was so cute that I almost got her. It's her first time, and it's definitely going to take some effort to convince a little girl to come out and be a support girl for the first time. I've been with her for a few days now. Strange uncle has some skill, so please give me some respect, okay?
You almost got her today, didn't you?
Disappointing … "
Walking in the courtyard full of hidden cameras, guns, and even laser launchers, Yu Shouxi was obviously in a bad mood. He had drunk a bit of wine and was talking nonsense. Behind him were two of Pei Luojia's assassins. They only followed him and didn't dare to answer.
Yesterday afternoon, Masato Desolate's death didn't just cause waves in Moon Lake, Takamagahara, and Yanhuang Awakening. Naturally, Pei Luojia's internal organization was affected even more. Desolate was an old member of Pei Luojia, and the higher-level assassins in the organization had more or less learned from him.
These people had walked the line between life and death, so they were the most accurate in estimating the strength of others. Life was life, death was death. For people like Huang Juan, there were not many coincidences or factors of underestimating the enemy. It was also because of this that the person who killed Huang Juan at such a close distance seemed even more mysterious and terrifying.
That fight had turned into a massacre. Although Huang Juan and the eight assassins had died, there were still bystanders on Pei Luojia's side, such as Huang Juan's apprentices.
It was just that these people had never experienced a real life or death situation. Even if they saw it with their own eyes, they might not be able to fully grasp the danger at the time and make the most accurate judgment. Because of this, Yu Shouxi, who was also at the scene and was able to successfully escape, naturally became the most qualified person to make the judgment.
Speaking of which, Otaki Yuki had never displayed his strength in front of anyone before. At the very least, as far as Pei Luojia was concerned, no one had ever been able to stand up and swear that they had seen him in action before. However, everyone's evaluation of his strength had always been at the highest level. They had regarded him as an expert on the level of [Hermit Zen], [Desolate Scroll], [Sensei Sensei], [Sensei Sensei], and even [Minamoto no Yori].
However, as Yu Shouxi's only son and the most likely successor to Pei Luojia in the future, this lolicon's personality had always been rebellious.
It would have been fine if he only had a sloppy personality, but the problem was that on one hand, he did not care about anything, and on the other hand, he also managed Pei Luojia's affairs. If you said that he did nothing, then he would hand over the matters in his hands to others and let them do as they pleased, but he had never made a mistake. If you said that he cared about Pei Luojia's affairs, then he would flirt with lolis every day, act like a weird uncle, and do all sorts of random things, but not the proper things.
Coupled with his bad taste, he usually did not participate in any internal discussions or give any constructive suggestions. However, as long as there was something that could make people feel disgusted, he would immediately run out and raise his objections arrogantly. In this aspect, he had always opposed his father. In other words, if someone else made a mistake, he might be too lazy to care, but if someone on his father's side made a mistake, or made a suggestion that had room to be opposed, he would immediately jump out and argue. Even the slightest bit of logic would be twisted by him, giving people a headache.
Over time, most of the higher-ups in Pei Luojia knew that this father and son pair had some conflicts. Of course, it was only a conflict between the father and son, and it did not reach the point of hatred. He always chose to choose when he was right to do so, so everyone tolerated it.
This time, he had personally come to explain, and there were more people on Yu Shouxi's side. Seeing that Yu Shouxi was angry, the two people behind him naturally did not dare to provoke him at this time.
"So, no matter what it is, efficiency. Bosses, whatever the information I handed over yesterday is what it says, isn't it?"
After passing through many corridors and passing through identity verification, Yu Shouxi was currently sitting at a long table in a quiet meeting room. He was knocking on the table as he explained to the other higher-ups around him. His face was still full of impatience.
"Just like the information said, that person is very scary. In just one exchange, that old bastard Huang Juan fell. It didn't even take two seconds. He said that he was not afraid of anyone within ten meters of him. Well, the distance between the two of them is less than two meters. His sword even grazed that child's chest. Bang … That child's head exploded. What do you want me to do?
Of course I should run as far as I can, right?
Just so that I can live to hand over the report to you all … "
Hearing his frivolous tone, one of the people in charge, who probably had a good relationship with Huang Juan, frowned. "Ah Xi, Teacher Huang Juan is our senior. Please show some respect. Don't be rude!"
"You just have to respect him. I don't have any relationship with him. We are all in charge. Do I have to ask you to respect me?
No, right?
Respect should come from the heart. Since I don't know him that well, why should I respect him, right? "
"Ahem, but we think that at that time, you shouldn't have run away without a fight. This is indirectly …"
"Are you kidding me?
Running away without a fight?
Do you have a brain?
That person is so powerful. I would have died if I had a fight with him! "
Yu Shouxi shouted. "I'm not an assassin. I'm a person in charge like you all. On the battlefield, I'm just like a general. What's that saying in China … I forgot. But a general just hides behind and strategizes. All he needs to do is let the cannon fodder charge forward, right?
What's the most important thing for a person in charge?
Vision!
I could tell at a glance that the guy was very powerful, so I ran away immediately. Then I survived. Those who don't have vision are all dead. I'm still alive, and that's enough to prove my excellence! "
Before he could finish, the man slammed his hand on the table. "Shameless. Is this the attitude of a sincere conversation?"
After the slap, Yu Shouxi slammed the table with even more force. The slap was even more crisp. Soon after, he grimaced in pain as he waved his hand around. His words were unrelenting: "Then what are you talking about?! What kind of attitude is this?!
If I were to talk to you all in a purely formal manner, I could go around in circles with you all for a day. Being more casual is a more honest attitude!
Don't you understand?!
What Gods No Thoughts said before was right. Let's face reality. The bad habits of the Japanese … "
"We just want to know an objective evaluation of that person's true ability!"
"An objective evaluation is already very powerful. The facts are right in front of us. He killed more than forty people.
You want me to do a professional evaluation?
Please, I haven't held a gun for many years. Even if you give me a submachine gun, I don't know if I can hit the 10 points with it. Are you crazy?! "
"You …"
In front of other people, especially in front of beautiful lolis, Yu Shouxi always had a refined and courteous attitude. His personality was also very good, and he was very kind. But at this time, in front of Pei Luo Jia, he just spread out his hands and had a "hit me" expression, which made the other party so angry that smoke was coming out of his seven orifices.
At this time, the door to the side was pushed open. A middle-aged man in a kimono walked in. This man had a thick beard around his mouth. He wasn't very tall, only about 1.7 meters. He even looked sickly. However, when they saw him walk in, everyone in the room was immediately filled with respect.
Yu Shouxi's annoying expression gradually became indifferent, as if he was bored. Then, he said faintly, "Ha, father. Long time no see."
"There's no need to continue." The man frowned. "Ah Xi, come with me for a walk."
"Oh."
At least from the outside, it looked like a normal Japanese-style courtyard. The father and son walked out of the door, one in front of the other in the quiet courtyard.
Yu Shouxi looked at his father's back from behind. He didn't seem to think much of it. After a while, Yu Shoucang said, "It's that Gu Jiaming?"
"Suddenly appearing … Father, have you broken through your own power level?" Yu Shouxi shrugged. He didn't answer the question directly.
"If Gu Jiaming is so powerful, then that Jian Suyan's power is immeasurable. However, when Minamoto No Yoritomo fought with her for the second time, she still wasn't as powerful as the current Gu Jiaming when she killed Ōuchi Chōnō. Why is this … and why did he come to kill someone so insignificant like Huang Juan …"
Yu Shoucang said slowly. In fact, his tone proved that he already had his own guesses about these things. He didn't need Yu Shouxi to answer. Yu Shouxi naturally understood this. The two walked to a small pavilion. Yu Shouxi found a round stool and sat down. "Who knows? Maybe it's a high school graduation trip."
"He hasn't done anything meaningless. Although we don't know yet, he definitely didn't come for Huang Juan. He came for the entire Pei Luojia."
Yu Shoucang smiled with his back facing his son. "If that's the case, then whether it's him or Jian Suyan, they can both be the best reference for a breakthrough in power."
Yu Shoucang was one of the strongest fire ability users in the world. However, a normal person's body had its limits. Even a naturally evolved body like Natalie had to go through many transformations in order to obtain great power. It was almost impossible for a normal ability user to improve their power.
As for Yu Shoucang, he had been searching for a way to break through his power for the past few years. Perhaps it was because of this that Gu Jiaming, Jian Suyan, and other mysterious existences like them were able to pull him out of his cultivation.
Yu Shouxi only smiled sarcastically at his son's current state of mind. "You'll die."
Yu Shoucang didn't answer. He turned his back to his son and looked at the small fish swimming in the pond. Yu Shouxi sat there bored. He raised his head and looked at the patterns on the pavilion's pillars.
After a while, the person in charge of Pei Luojia turned his head slightly. "Why did the father and son become like this?"
"Ah, you suddenly asked me this kind of thing. It's so sudden …" Although he said that, he did not show any sudden emotions. He reached out and touched his nose. His head was still tilted up as if there was some treasure on the pillar. "Well, I also participated in the training when I was young. Do you remember?
It's very cruel. No matter what, I'm still the boss's son. It's good to give me some privileges. The first time I was shot, it was so painful. I'm still a child, so I'll hold a grudge … "
His words were obviously nonsense. Yu Shouxi thought for a while and continued. "You know, I'm a lolicon. The second time I participated in the training, I was still a little shota. To be honest, I was so good at picking up little girls. I wished I could change back … Then there was a little loli who was 12 years old. She was beautiful and cute. She saved me once, but she was so scared that she kept crying. I told her to stop crying, that a kind and righteous big brother would definitely take care of her. After all, I'm the boss's son …"
"Then … I had to keep my word. I always protected her. But that was the elimination round. In the end, she would be eliminated.
Father, do you still remember?
I ran to you and told you to let her go. Then you agreed. At that time, I was so happy. I felt that I had special privileges. Do you know what the happiest thing in the world is?
It's having special privileges in the cruelest environment.
I felt that I could show off to her. I was so happy. But when I turned around, you pulled out your gun and killed her … "
His tone was calm as he pursed his lips. "At that time, only the two of us were left. She was wearing a white dress and there was a lot of blood on her body. When she saw me waving at her, her blood-stained face smiled. She was the most beautiful loli I've ever seen in my life. I've never seen anyone better. She was the best loli in the world …"
"… She was killed by you. What do you think I should do …"
Speaking up to this point, he felt slightly sad.
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