Shi Xingwu prided himself on his martial arts skills, having always acted heroically and fearlessly since childhood, but alas…
Flesh and blood truly couldn't withstand bullets!
No matter how high your skill, you still feared a knife, and it wasn't just a saying.
"Still in the mood for jokes!" Li Xiaozhong's taut nerves completely relaxed upon hearing Shi Xingwu's words. For a moment, she couldn't help but laugh at him out of exasperation.
"It seems you're really alright," Xia Qingyu reached out to feel Shi Xingwu's forehead. "You still have a slight fever, but you're much better."
"What could be wrong with me..." Shi Xingwu suddenly seemed to remember something and immediately asked, "Where is Siri sister?"
Knowing that Lei Xirui had only been taken back to the Lei family, Shi Xingwu was slightly relieved. Then, as if remembering something else, he asked, "What about that goddess... Goddess sister? Where is she?"
Li Xiaozhong and Xia Qingyu exchanged glances, both feeling a pang of reluctance to deceive Shi Xingwu, who had just woken up.
Taking advantage of the Shi Guan master's and his wife's absence, they revealed to Shi Xingwu that Xia Qingtian had gone to the Lei family to seek justice for him.
After all, Xia Qingtian had only asked them to keep it a secret from the Shi Guan master and his wife. As for Shi Xingwu, it was better to be honest with him.
Shi Xingwu appeared foolish, yet he was exceptionally sharp and particular in odd ways.
Otherwise, he wouldn't have inquired about Xia Qingtian.
"No, it's too dangerous..." Shi Xingwu said anxiously, "They have guns... they..."
"Don't worry, my sister didn't go alone," Xia Qingyu wasn't sure if she was comforting Shi Xingwu or herself. "My sister is so smart, she wouldn't fight a battle she wasn't sure of winning.
She said she was going to seek justice for you, and she will definitely get it for you!
Right now, you don't need to worry about anything, just rest well!"
"That's right," Li Xiaozhong chimed in agreement. "Sister Qingtian is very strong."
"But..." Shi Xingwu wanted to say more, but he was still seriously injured. Before he could finish his words, he fainted again.
Li Xiaozhong rushed to press the call button by the bed, while Xia Qingyu also called out Shi Xingwu's name, fearing something might happen to him.
Outside the door, Shi Guan master's gaze grew increasingly calm and somber. He merely glanced inside before turning away.
"Old Shi!" Mother Shi caught up to him, grabbing his arm. "What are you going to do?"
"A martial artist," Shi Guan master looked at his wife, his voice cold and deep. "My son's justice doesn't need others to seek for him."
"But..." Mother Shi wanted to say more but saw Shi Guan master pull her hand away.
"Don't worry, I haven't visited your brother in a long time, nor have I seen my junior sister," Shi Guan master looked into Mother Shi's eyes, took a deep breath, and said, "Call your brother. I'll book a flight for this afternoon and go to the Wen family to find your brother. Then, with the help of the Wen family, I'll go to the Lei family to seek justice for our foolish son.
This way, you should be reassured, right?"
Shi Guan master knew what Mother Shi was worried about; he had already retired and naturally wouldn't get involved in those bloody storms again.
If it weren't for Shi Xingwu this time, he would have remained a small martial arts school owner in Z City, living a peaceful life with his wife and son.
However, now that a young girl had bravely stepped forward to seek justice for his foolish son, if he, as a father, continued to cower, he would truly be unworthy of his martial arts skills.
"Alright." Taking a deep breath, Mother Shi slowly sighed and reached out to gently stroke her husband's cheek, with a mixture of reluctance and playful affection. "Don't be impulsive then. Listen to my brother, or I'll have him arrest you and lock you up until your son gets married!"
"As you command," Shi Guan master chuckled, his broad features carrying a hint of sharpness. "My dear lady."
Meanwhile, Xia Qingtian, along with Erya, first took Miao Tong and Lei Xirui to the Kyoto airport. After the two had boarded the earliest flight to Z City and passed through security, Xia Qingtian and Erya drove to a villa located in the eastern suburbs of Kyoto.
Upon arriving at the villa, Xia Qingtian saw Gou Wen – who was being assisted by someone as she slowly walked in the courtyard–
No, she no longer used that name.
She had now resumed her original name: Shen Yao.
Her face had even been slightly altered by a highly skilled cosmetic surgeon.
She was still in the recovery period, and in another two or three months, she would likely be fully healed. At that time, she would also begin a brand new life.
Shen Yao's eyes lit up upon seeing Xia Qingtian, and she waved to her. The three then sat down in the pavilion in the courtyard.
"What brings you here?" Shen Yao's complexion was still somewhat pale and sickly. She smiled charmingly at Xia Qingtian and said, "I didn't expect to see you until next year."
"I'm here in Kyoto to settle some personal matters," Xia Qingtian said with a smile. "How are you and Dayao? Are you getting used to living here?"
"I'm fine, but..." Shen Yao lowered her gaze slightly, a faint smile playing on her lips. "Tang Jiamingzhu is not quite at ease."
"Oh?" Xia Qingtian looked towards Erya upon hearing this.
"Don't look at me, I haven't bullied her," Erya immediately raised her hands to show her innocence. "It's just that Tang Ruiyang, whenever he visits, doesn't seem to bring any good news. Dayao is worried about the Tang family's affairs and seems... unhappy."
"The Tang family?" Xia Qingtian knew that many people within the Tang family harbored ulterior motives. Dayao had ended up in Z City because of a traitor in the family. Now that she was recuperating here and had regained her memories, she was undoubtedly anxious.
"Speak of the devil," Shen Yao glanced at someone walking towards the pavilion and chuckled softly.
Xia Qingtian and Erya also looked back. After Dayao walked over and sat down, the first thing she did was heave a heavy sigh, followed by a simple greeting to Xia Qingtian, "Are you staying tonight? Will you be in Kyoto for a few days?"
"I can't stay for more than a few days. As soon as the Lei family's auction is over, I'll have to return to Z City," Xia Qingtian replied.
Every grievance has its perpetrator, and since it wasn't someone from the Lei family who injured Shi Xingwu, but Xi Fu, she would have to settle accounts with Xiang Xueyuan and Xi Fu.
"The Lei family? What is the Lei family auctioning?" Shen Yao asked curiously.
"It's a treasure map!" Erya's eyes lit up. "I heard it at the Lei family before, it's about a treasure related to the Lu, Miao, and Tang families!"
"What?" Dayao... no, Tang Jiamingzhu Tang Youxi, frowned. "The Lei family is auctioning that treasure map! Who gave them the guts!"
That was something belonging to their three families. What right did the Lei family have to auction it!
"The auction is the best outcome. Otherwise, Young Master Lei San's original plan was to find accomplices and embezzle it themselves," Xia Qingtian said. "But if you want to get it back, it might be a bit difficult."
"One must have the life to obtain the treasure!" Tang Youxi's eyes turned cold.
"There really is a treasure!" Erya blinked her bright eyes. "I've only seen such things on TV and in novels. Do you know where the treasure is?"
"I haven't even seen the treasure map, how would I know," Xia Qingtian gave Erya a playful glare.
"I know," Shen Yao said, resting her chin on one hand and narrowing her eyes slightly. "If I'm not mistaken... that treasure map is likely the one that leaked from me."
"!!!"