"This sword was originally collected in the Grand Shrine of Ise."
Ise Myoya said, "However, ninety years ago, during a time of war, it was stolen by the Shinto priests and Onmyoji of the time and has been lost since."
"After extensive exploration, the most likely conclusion is that this sacred sword was taken into the territory of Da Xia by that priest at that time."
"For decades, the Grand Shrine of Ise and many martial arts masters of Sakura Country have never stopped searching for the sacred artifact."
Chen Fan looked at Watanabe Gmei and said, "So, Mr. Watanabe's challenge to Grandmaster Xiao Kai is also because of this?"
"There are reasons of this nature," Watanabe Gmei said. "When Grandmasters fight, it is for sparring, to test martial arts, and also to inquire about the whereabouts of the sacred artifact."
"Who told you that this sword was on the Mayflower?"
Chen Fan asked.
Watanabe Gmei did not answer, and Ise Myoya also shook her head without speaking.
Naturally, they would not reveal such information to Chen Fan.
"The information is very precise."
Ise Myoya said, "Through divine art deduction, we can confirm that this information is true."
"Do you think I'm also here for the Kusanagi-no-Tsurugi?" Chen Fan asked.
"We thought so, but now it seems that Mr. Chen has another purpose?" Ise Myoya said.
"I said I came to find someone."
Chen Fan said, "If there's nothing else, I'll take my leave."
"Why is Mr. Chen in such a hurry?"
Watanabe Gmei stood up and blocked the doorway, saying, "As far as we know, Alliance Leader Zuo Lizhou is already on his way here. He is your enemy!"
Chen Fan said, "On the way?"
"Helicopter."
Mitsui Yuta said, "A helicopter needs our cooperation to board the ship. We received the relevant information half an hour ago."
"What do you mean?"
Chen Fan sneered and said, "Could it be that you still want to cooperate with me?"
Even if he were to cooperate with Wu Zhao, he would not cooperate with the Mitsui Consortium and the martial arts masters of Sakura Country.
"If Kusanagi-no-Tsurugi is in Zuo Lizhou's hands, and the sword returns to us, we will help you if necessary."
Mitsui Yuta said.
"There is no such necessity."
Chen Fan walked towards the exit, saying, "Let's see whose means are better."
This time, Watanabe Gmei did not stop him again.
Chen Fan strode away.
He did not want to conflict with them, but cooperation was impossible, even a limited cooperation was impossible.
Having fought for the country on the frontier in the past, there were inevitable conflicts on the maritime border. As the commander of the three armies, there were things he could not let go of.
Maintaining restraint, not engaging in a great battle here, was already his limit.
Watching Chen Fan's figure disappear at the door, Mitsui Yuta's gaze was somber.
Watanabe Gmei and Yagyu Jubei looked at Ise Myoya, and Watanabe asked, "Divine Priest Ise, can't even you hold him back?"
"This person's martial arts true intent is very strong, and his will is rarely matched."
Ise Myoya said, "With our combined strength, it is not impossible to kill him."
"However, we are here for Kusanagi-no-Tsurugi, and everything else is secondary."
"He is indeed not here for Kusanagi-no-Tsurugi?"
Mitsui Yuta asked.
"He should not be. His demeanor just now did not seem feigned."
Ise Myoya said, "Moreover, given this person's status, it seems unnecessary for him to hide his intentions in such a matter. Although Kusanagi-no-Tsurugi is sharp, he would only collect it if he had it."
"Does the Divine Priest still not know the sword's whereabouts?" Yagyu Jubei asked.
Ise Myoya said, "For such a sacred artifact, it is already rare to confirm its presence on the Mayflower. To determine its more specific location, even divination cannot be so precise."
"The ship has already set sail. I will arrange for people to search."
Mitsui Yuta said in a deep voice, "Even if we have to turn the entire ship upside down, we must find Kusanagi-no-Tsurugi."
The other three nodded in agreement.
Kusanagi-no-Tsurugi is a sacred artifact of Sakura Country. Let alone searching inch by inch on the ship, even if this luxurious cruise ship worth over a billion were to sink into the sea, it would be worth it as long as that sword could be retrieved.
...
Chen Fan walked out of the quiet room and was escorted by ship security to the elevator.
As the ship's security guard was about to enter the elevator, Chen Fan shouted in Japanese, "Go do what you should be doing. I'll just take a walk."
The captain of the ship's security escorting him frowned, appearing hesitant.
"What, am I your prisoner?"
Chen Fan said coldly.
The security guard hesitated for a moment and then retreated from the elevator.
After the elevator doors closed and it descended, Chen Fan pressed the buttons for several floors.
However, he got out on the next floor and turned into the stairwell, climbing upwards.
He went all the way up without stopping and reached the top deck.
The deck was brightly lit, with tables and chairs for tourists to rest. Many people were enjoying the evening breeze and the sea view.
Chen Fan's gaze shifted to the top floor of the cruise ship.
Ordinary tourists could not go there. It was the helicopter landing pad.
A luxurious cruise ship like this, equipped with a helicopter pad, was quite normal.
He withdrew his gaze and scanned the deck. To his surprise, he saw someone he knew.
The eldest daughter of the Luo family, Luo Yao.
Moreover, she was alone, not with Du Sisi, and appeared somewhat dejected.
He straightened his clothes and strode over, sitting down in front of Luo Yao.
Luo Yao, who was enjoying the sea breeze, looked at Chen Fan, frowned slightly, and then looked away, pretending not to see him.
"Miss Luo seems to be in a bad mood?" Chen Fan said.
Giving Chen Fan a glare, Luo Yao said, "I came on a cruise for a trip, and I was held hostage. Chen Tianjiao, do you think my mood would be good?"
Chen Fan smiled, "I apologize for what happened before. However, Du Fumin is not a good match for Miss Luo, so it's not a bad thing to discover this fact earlier."
"Don't let it affect your mood while you're traveling."
"Easy for you to say," Luo Yao said coldly.
"Miss Luo and Du Fumin have a good relationship?" Chen Fan said with a smile. "If you are already deeply in love and will only marry him, then it might be a bit troublesome."
Giving Chen Fan a cold glance, Luo Yao did not respond.
"It's no wonder, Du Fumin is indeed quite outstanding," Chen Fan said. "It's normal for Miss Luo to be deeply infatuated. However, as the daughter of the Luo family, it's better to maintain some rationality."
"Don't talk nonsense. Du Fumin and I haven't reached that point."
Luo Yao said coldly, "Family alliances, these things are beyond my control. Chen Tianjiao, I don't want to talk to you. Can you please not sit here?"
She could tell that Chen Fan was sitting in front of her because of Du Fumin.
This feeling was terrible, and she had no good impression of Chen Fan.
Chen Fan was indifferent and said, "Actually, I think Miss Luo would be better off leaving this cruise ship."
"This place has become a place of trouble. Du Fumin should not have invited you onto this ship."
"This has nothing to do with you."
Luo Yao suddenly stood up and turned to leave.
Chen Fan was somewhat speechless.
Of course, he would not follow her to pester her.
"Pfft..."
At this moment, a snicker rang out, and a crisp voice said, "Were you rejected? Is this how you hit on women?"