Tokyo Sword Saint Online Dealing

Li Taisui's expression froze, and he let out a sigh of relief.

He was about to say something when Ye San waved his hand to interrupt him.

"Alright, I really doubt how someone like you managed to find a wife."

"Can't you tell? What's Fuyao dressed like today?"

"I was wondering this morning. This girl has never been particular about her clothes, just wearing whatever is comfortable. How come she suddenly dressed so elegantly and even wore such a formal cheongsam? Now I understand."

"Did you hear that? Aqing said that Fuyao saved his life."

"An old woman saving a hero is a pretty good trope. These two must have known each other before."

"I know you're uneducated. There's an old saying, 'A woman dresses up for the man she loves,' do you know that?"

Ye San's expression became ambiguous.

Let me put it this way.

"Of the people who came today, the two girls are from the Dongwen family, and I recognize the other kid. He's from the Kudo family of the Metropolitan Police Department. Fuyao didn't even glance at him."

"Instead, she spoke up for A-Qing. We had just finished our fight when she reminded me that time was up and A-Qing had won."

"Then, despite her lazy nature, she volunteered to do those fighting and killing things and was responsible for liaising with A-Qing."

"You taste it, you taste it carefully."

"I think Fuyao dressed like this mostly to outshine that girl from the Dongwen family. I suppose she's reached that age too."

"Old man, that might be the husband your daughter has her eye on. I'm asking you, do you want to compete with that old geezer Dong Wenjue for him?"

Li Taisui stammered for a long time without saying a word, his face flushed, and he stood up and walked into the house.

Ye San shouted loudly.

"Why are you going?"

"I'm calling Ningning! Anyway, it's not up to me, I'm not going to care anymore!!"

Some angry and embarrassed voices pierced the rain, making Ye San chuckle in disbelief.

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Chapter 106 The Most Interesting Story

Behind Li Fuyao, Uesugi Kiyoshi and Higashimaki Maki walked side by side.

The young lady from the Dongwen Society held the Reverse Blade Ship in her arms, her face somewhat gloomy and inscrutable, lost in thought.

Uesugi Kiyoshi noticed Azuma Maki's unusual behavior, but without looking at her, he spoke calmly.

"You don't look well. What are you thinking about?"

Are you not satisfied with this result?

He spoke as if it were a casual conversation, without any reservations.

Maki Azuma bit her lip, secretly glancing up at Kiyoshi Uesugi's calm profile before burying her head back down, her voice low and somber.

"Thank you for your hard work, sir."

"We were able to get Uncle Tai Sui's support entirely thanks to your mediation."

"only."

Maki Azuma paused, seemingly somewhat unwilling.

"But I didn't do anything."

Uesugi Kiyoshi raised an eyebrow, not really expecting this answer.

However, if he put himself in her shoes, he could understand Maki Azuma's feelings.

Determined to reclaim the Dongwen Society and become the kind of person he used to hate the most, he must have gone through a very complicated and difficult mental journey.

As a result, I ended up stealing the spotlight today.

But there was nothing he could do. Uesugi Kiyoshi didn't think Li Taisui would give Azuma Maki any face. If this young lady were to act as the persuader, neither gentle nor forceful methods would work.

Maki Azuma has made up her mind, but her experience and ideas are still too shallow.

It's alright, although Uesugi Kiyoshi doesn't think he can do what Higashi Bunkaku did—to turn the world upside down with a flick of his wrist and stir up the yakuza situation in Tokyo all by himself.

But it shouldn't be a big problem for her to be a guide for Maki Azuma.

Uesugi Kiyoshi hesitated for a few seconds, then his tone softened slightly.

"Don't overthink it. You have plenty of time to do what you want, but that will have to wait until we take back Dongwen Society."

"Time is tight, there's no time for you to show off your skills."

"If you really want to do something, go back later and quickly gather all your fighting forces, mobilize them, and prepare for tomorrow's surprise attack on the Dongwen Society headquarters."

"We can't afford to lose tomorrow."

Maki Azuma looked up in surprise. Ever since she first met Uesugi Kiyoshi, the young swordsman had always been cold and aloof in her mind, starkly displaying the cruel reality and the thorny path she was destined to walk before her. His words, though somewhat harsh, were exactly what she needed most.

She found it hard to believe that such encouraging words came from Uesugi Kiyoshi.

A fleeting glance, and the gentleness on that profile face was imprinted in her heart. Dongwen Zhenxi gently gritted her teeth and nodded.

At this critical juncture, saying anything is superfluous; the most important thing is to win tomorrow's game.

The atmosphere fell silent again.

After walking a few steps, Li Fuyao, who was leading the way, suddenly stopped.

She turned around quietly with her oil-paper umbrella, like a lotus blooming gracefully in the rain, and gave Uesugi Kiyoshi a charming smile.

"Qing, would you like to come in and sit for a while?"

"I have a gift for you."

Uesugi Kiyoshi was stunned for a moment. Before he could react, he was pushed forward by Kudo Yuichi, who had been looking at him and the two girls with an extremely ambiguous gaze. He stepped into the shade of Li Fuyao's oil-paper umbrella.

"Miss Fuyao, don't borrow our general for too long, there's another fierce battle tomorrow."

"We'll take our leave now—Qing, we'll wait for you at the door."

Raising an eyebrow and winking, Kudo Yuichi smiled meaningfully, patted Uesugi Kiyoshi on the shoulder, and strode away with Higashimaki Maki, whose eyes held a complex expression, looking as if he had kept his achievements hidden.

Uesugi Kiyoshi glared at Kudo Yuichi with a mix of amusement and exasperation, feeling that he was being a bit nosy, but he didn't really care.

When a friend uses their abilities to help you solve most of your problems without you even asking, and is always there to help when you need it, then even if this person occasionally makes harmless jokes, it won't affect your friendship.

He exchanged a glance with Li Fuyao, who was smiling with her eyes narrowed, and nodded slightly, saying, "Then I'll take my leave."

Some of the old and rustic wooden doors were opened, revealing a retro-style corridor structure with a layout similar to Li Taisui's courtyard, with a wing room on the east and west sides, all with their doors tightly closed.

Li Fuyao led Uesugi Kiyoshi to the front of the main room, put away the oil-paper umbrella, casually placed it under the eaves, and gently pushed open the door.

A rich yet refreshing sandalwood scent wafted over me.

It smelled familiar. If Uesugi Kiyoshi remembered correctly, the same incense was burning in Li Fuyao's bookstore.

The fragrance left a deep impression on him; after all, it was rare to see a girl who used incense instead of perfume.

He followed the girl across the threshold, his movements light yet impolite, his eyes sweeping left and right, and the layout of the room came into his mind.

This is a very traditional Chinese room. Even now, there are very few people living in this kind of room in China. To the left, separated by a screen, is a bedroom with elegant decorations. To the right is a study with an antique feel. The walls are covered with various ink paintings. On the solid wood desk with the marks of time are the Four Treasures of the Study, as well as many thread-bound books. Several large bookshelves against the wall are filled with various classics. Incense burns on the incense table under the window.

Facing the door, there are symmetrically placed armchairs and a small table, which are the seats for the host and guests.

Li Fuyao gestured for Uesugi Kiyoshi to sit down first, and then casually sat down opposite him.

On the table was a small, round gourd, about the size of a palm.

"Don't keep Kudo-kun and Azuma-san waiting for you too long, I'll get straight to the point."

Li Fuyao pushed the small gourd on the table towards Uesugi Kiyoshi.

"Here, this is a gift."

Uesugi Kiyoshi took it and weighed it in his hand; he could hear the liquid sloshing inside.

He suddenly realized, "Could this be...herbal tea?"

Li Fuyao's herbal tea left a deeper impression on him than sandalwood. He had subtly raised a few questions with Ryunosuke Akutagawa, and the answer he received was that many knowledgeable members of the Collectors Association had painstakingly developed a drug that could help extraordinary individuals escape their depravity.

Generally speaking, falling into the clutches of ghosts and spirits is tantamount to a slow death unless one breaks free through strong willpower.

However, Li Fuyao's "herbal tea" successfully pulled him out of his despair.

This is definitely not an ordinary thing.

Li Fuyao rested her chin on her hand and nodded slightly.

"Well, its function is similar to that of herbal tea, this is medicinal wine."

"If nothing unexpected happens, there will likely be ghosts and spirits blocking your path tomorrow, and you will need this."

“Qing, those who have fallen into depravity are very likely to fall back into it even if they have escaped the gaze of ghosts and gods. Take this with you, just in case.”

Uesugi Kiyoshi held the sake bottle, his expression shifting, his gaze somewhat complicated.

A look of struggle lingered in his eyes for a long time before he let out a soft sigh.

"You have helped me so much, Fuyao, I am unworthy of it."

"I shouldn't have accepted this."

"But this is something I need."

He raised his eyes and looked directly into Li Fuyao's clear gaze.

"Although saying thank you feels a bit inadequate, thank you anyway."

He took a deep breath and his expression became serious.

“I’ve been living alone since I was a child, always by myself, with no one to help me. It was a difficult time. So, when I was all alone, I made a vow in my heart.”

"If anyone helps me, I will repay them many times over. I cannot let those who help me feel disheartened."

"What I mean is, if there's anything I can do to help you, just let me know, and I'll never refuse."

"What I said in front of the Grand Duke Jupiter just now was not just for show."