These days, there's no phone or online booking for airline tickets, so in the afternoon, Qiong went to the airport and booked three first-class transoceanic tickets to Japan.

Normally, the Gis puppets could have easily arranged this matter, since their businesses already extended to the aviation industry.

After Joan bought the plane ticket, Levi asked her which airline it was from. Upon hearing Joan's answer, Levi burst out laughing, because the ticket Joan bought was from Pento Airlines, which was under the control of the puppet leader Gis.

Pento Airways, currently valued at $39 billion, owns 28 large passenger aircraft and 5 medium-sized passenger aircraft, operates 17 routes, and is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Gis puppet regime.

Pento Airways isn't actually very profitable within Gis's industrial cluster; the airline is more about increasing his influence and laundering money. This airline launders $1.2 million in illicit funds for Gis annually, so his subordinates have been diligently managing the business.

It can be said that many of the businesses under Gis's control are used for money laundering and tax evasion. You see, rich people in the country have a lot of ways to avoid taxes, the most common of which is to do charity. Gis, who honestly runs his business instead of directly using the financial industry to launder money, is already considered to be doing it in a more respectable way.

That evening, Li Wei picked up Sakazaki Yuri and brought her to the hotel. He wanted to make it easier for her to catch her flight the next morning, so he could avoid having to make another trip later.

Chapter 266. Joan's Lack of Confidence

After arriving at the hotel, Yuri Sakazaki was in a state of excitement. When she received a call from Li Wei telling her that she could start packing, she was as excited as a lark.

She didn't bring much, just a few sets of everyday clothes and two sets of Kyokugenryu uniforms. She wasn't the kind of girl who was very particular or meticulous, so she quickly packed her things, since there wasn't much else besides clothes.

Levi had Joan book a private room for Yuri Sakazaki. Since the Geese Puppetry's industries were supporting them, as long as Levi didn't spend more than $2 million a year, it wouldn't have any impact on the Geese Puppetry's industrial layout.

Because Li Wei didn't know how long he would stay in this world, he didn't act rashly or engage in short-sighted, self-destructive actions. Since the Gith puppet system offered such a convenient start, he decided to make the most of it.

Inside the hotel room, Yuri Sakazaki put her suitcase in the closet and then pounced onto the soft bed.

"Wow! So soft and bouncy! It's completely different from home!" The elasticity of the big bed made Yuri Sakazaki bounce up and then fall back down in a spread-eagle position.

Looking at the excited Yuri Sakazaki, Joan felt her own mood improve unconsciously; happiness really is contagious.

Yuri Sakazaki was so happy because this long trip was a novel experience for her, and the five-star hotel environment also piqued her curiosity.

With the financial resources of the Kyokugenryu Dojo, Yuri Sakazaki could easily book a top-tier suite in a five-star hotel for a month. However, her family is very strict, and she usually attends either the girls' school run by the church or the dojo at home, rarely having the opportunity to sneak off. Therefore, staying in a hotel is a rare occurrence for her.

"It's just a hotel, why are you so happy?" Joan asked, somewhat puzzled.

Yuri Sakazaki laughed and said, "My family runs a dojo, and the whole building is in a neon style. There are no proper beds at home. When we rest, we just lay down futons on the tatami mats. They are hard and uncomfortable. I hate them."

Joan thought about it and realized she wouldn't be used to living in such an environment either. The Japanese style is mysterious and exotic to Europeans and Americans. It's fine to experience it occasionally, but for a long time, many Europeans and Americans can't stand living like Japanese people.

Yuri Sakazaki looked at Joan curiously, sat up, and said, "Joan-neechan, you're so beautiful! You're just like a movie star!"

Joan was a little embarrassed, gently stroking her cheek with one hand. No one had ever praised her for being beautiful before, but now that Li Wei had changed her image, she felt that she had become more eye-catching when she walked down the street.

"Thank you, Yuri, you're so cute too, just like a porcelain doll," Joan said with a smile.

Being praised, especially by such a lovely girl as Yuri Sakazaki, filled Joan with contentment. This stress-free life was something she had never dared to dream of before, and she felt grateful to Levi.

If it weren't for Li Wei, her brother would still be facing a high-risk surgery, and even if he managed to get off the operating table, his survival rate would only be 30%. However, her brother has now recovered and no longer has to suffer from the disease.

Furthermore, improving her family's life and escaping the clutches of the yakuza were all thanks to Li Wei. Li Wei changed her life, arguably changed her destiny. Yuri Sakazaki asked, "Sister Qiong, are you and Li Wei a couple?"

Upon hearing Yuri Sakazaki's words, Joan's face flushed. The image of Levi flashed through her mind. Being mistaken by Yuri Sakazaki for Levi's girlfriend made her feel flustered, but also secretly pleased.

“Young Master is my benefactor. A rough woman like me is merely his housekeeper,” Joan said.

In Joan's mind, Levi must be a member of some reclusive family. Otherwise, why would Giss, a notorious underworld figure, show such respect to Levi? And someone of Levi's noble birth must already be engaged, perhaps to a beautiful, gentle, and virtuous young lady from a powerful family, completely different from a rough country girl like herself.

Thinking of this, Qiong felt a pang of disappointment. There was still a significant gap between her and Li Wei; she wasn't yet qualified to stand beside him. (Requesting flowers.)

Seeing Joan's hesitant expression, Yuri Sakazaki said, "Joan-neechan, you're the best! Have some confidence in yourself!"

Joan gave a wry smile. In her opinion, Yuri Sakazaki had not yet experienced the harsh realities of society. After all, Yuri Sakazaki had been too well protected by her father and brother and had never seen the harsh realities of society.

In this society, the concept of matching social status in marriage has always existed. Although free love is popular among ordinary people, for those old-fashioned aristocrats, matching social status is still important. If you are not in that circle, you will not have any interaction at all.

This kind of thing isn't just true in old Europe; it's pretty much the same here in Afghanistan. For rich people, beautiful women without background or wealth are nothing more than playthings. She's seen far too many playthings like this in Mr. Big's organization, and without exception, their fates have all been quite tragic.

0……0Qiong said, “Children shouldn’t always worry about adult matters. It’s too early for you to be concerned about these things.”

Yuri Sakazaki proudly displayed her well-endowed balls and said, "I'm almost 18, and in a little while, I'll be an adult!"

Joan wanted to complain inwardly, "Being an adult isn't something you can just become by reaching a certain age. Adults are often forged through the harsh realities of society. If they could, many people would never want to grow up."

Joan patted Yuri Sakazaki's head and smiled, "Well, Yuri is an adult now, so adults should go to bed early and get up early. Our flight is at nine o'clock tomorrow morning, so get up early to go to the airport to avoid missing it."

Yuri Sakazaki did not resist Joan's pat on the head. After all, Joan, a cool and charming older sister, was attractive to both men and women.

Yuri Sakazaki said earnestly, "I really think you and Li Weijun are a good match. You two look very compatible together."

Joan gently pinched Yuri Sakazaki's cheek and smiled, "Some things aren't just about what looks right. You'll understand when you encounter similar situations. Get some rest and don't stay out too late."

Yuri Sakazaki was somewhat confused, but she still held onto her belief that Joan and Levi were truly a perfect match.

Chapter 267. The Kagura Family

The next morning, a special car sent by the Geese puppets picked up Li Wei and the others from downstairs at the hotel. The car arrived at the airport early, and Li Wei directly put the three of their luggage into his consciousness space.

Both Joan and Yuri Sakazaki looked surprised as their luggage disappeared without a trace.

"This... Young Master, where did the luggage go?" Qiong asked curiously.

Li Wei smiled and said, "I have a special storage space that can carry a large amount of supplies."

Yuri Sakazaki said, "If I had known that Li Weijun had such abilities, I would have brought my own skincare products with me."

Yuri Sakazaki was worried that her various skincare products wouldn't pass through airport security, so she didn't bring anything. She kept everything simple, with all her belongings in a small suitcase less than 80 centimeters tall.

After packing all their luggage and leaving, there was no need to go through the baggage check-in process, saving a lot of time. The three of them waited to board the plane directly in the departure hall.

After successfully boarding, Li Wei asked a flight attendant for a magazine to kill time. The passenger plane's speed was far slower than his own; if it weren't for the need to conceal his abilities, he would have simply taken Joan and Yuri Sakazaki directly to Japan.

But such thoughts are just wishful thinking. After all, this time, Li Wei is not playing an omnipotent god, but a powerful fighter. Although powerful, he is still within the realm of humanity, not an evil god who can fly and destroy the world single-handedly.

Because he had to follow the character's persona, Li Wei didn't act as he pleased, but instead obediently adhered to the rules of the role.

However, the comfort of passenger planes these days, even in first class, is far from comparable to that of similar first class cabins thirty years from now. After more than ten boring hours, the plane landed safely at Tokyo Metropolitan International Airport.

Despite the long flight, Levi remained energetic, but Joan and Yuri Sakazaki seemed rather listless.

Just as the three of them walked out of the airport and waited in the waiting area below, a black limousine stopped in front of them. The driver opened the door, got out, and said, "Are you Mr. Li Wei?" Li Wei replied, "Yes, that's me."

The driver said politely, "I'm here on Miss's orders to pick up Mr. Li Wei. Please get in the car." "The Kagura family?" Li Wei asked, feigning ignorance. The driver nodded and said, "Indeed."

Following behind Li Wei, Qiong was somewhat surprised. She hadn't expected Li Wei to have such a wide circle of influence. Back in America, he was treated as an honored guest by Gis, and now, even in Japan, he was still entertained by local bigwigs. This ability to get by with connections is something most people can't truly learn.

The Kagura family knew that Levi had arrived in Japan because the Geese puppets were negotiating behind the scenes. Although Geese is a newly emerging force in recent years, it has amassed a huge amount of wealth and power. Although it is still somewhat immature compared to those established financial groups, it is not something that the nobles in Japan dare to provoke.

As a defeated nation in World War II, Japan is controlled by the United States in every aspect of its domestic affairs. Coupled with the recent economic crisis, the economy, which had just begun to recover, was dealt a heavy blow. After witnessing the power of its "father," Japan has become docile again.

In this environment, the conglomerates from the other side of the world are naturally superior to those in Japan. Moreover, Geese is not an ordinary conglomerate; it is also a powerful underworld organization that controls a considerable amount of violent activities. Although the Kagura family has a noble birth in Japan and is at the top of the aristocratic class, only a step away from the Chinese, it still appears very vulnerable when facing Geese.

The group got into the car, and the driver skillfully drove the vehicle onto the main road.

Both Joan and Yuri Sakazaki were curious about the situation, but they both knew it wasn't the time to talk, so they suppressed their curiosity and tried to distract themselves by looking out the window.

For Joan, Japan was a foreign land that only existed in newspapers and magazines. Although Yuri Sakazaki's family still maintained the traditional Japanese way of life, she was actually a second-generation immigrant born in Japan. If her father and brother hadn't insisted on speaking Japanese at home, she wouldn't even know how to speak Japanese.

Japan was a completely unfamiliar country to both of them, so its urban landscape, so different from that of European and American cities, attracted their attention.

The car drove for more than half an hour before finally stopping in front of a large courtyard-style building. The driver got out and opened the car door for Li Wei and the others...

"Mr. Li Wei, we have arrived at our destination," the driver said, stepping aside.

Upon seeing Li Wei and his two companions, the guards in black suits stepped aside to either side of the gate and bowed at a standard 45-degree angle to the center of the gate, while shouting, "Welcome, distinguished guests!"

The scale of the event was quite impressive, which surprised both Yuri Sakazaki and Joan, who were new to the area.

Li Wei was not surprised at all. After all, the Japanese are one of the groups in the world that value rituals the most. In the eyes of the Japanese, if it is a formal occasion that requires etiquette, they will do their best to do so, even if it is just a superficial formality.

Li Wei said to the driver, "Lead the way."

"Yes, sir." The driver bowed slightly and walked cautiously to the front of the three, leading them into the building.

With his Gith puppet clone, Li Wei often had a god-like perspective, so he didn't share the doubts that others might have. In addition, the experience he gained from both worlds made him quite composed.

The servants led Yuri Sakazaki and Joan to the guest room, while Levi followed the driver into the depths of the mansion. Deep inside the mansion was a small, enclosed shrine. Levi saw the torii gate of the shrine, where a tall and beautiful shrine maiden was standing about 2.8 meters away, waiting for him.

The driver stopped and said, "Sir, this is all I can take you. The shrine grounds are not places that servants like us can approach."

Li Wei nodded and said, "Thank you for your trouble. You may leave now."

In Li Wei's perception, there was another shrine maiden inside the shrine who looked exactly like the person in front of him. The Kagura sisters were like twin flowers blooming on the same stem, and outsiders could not tell who was the older sister and who was the younger sister at all, not even Li Wei in his current state.

This is, after all, a real world. Although Li Wei has preliminary design materials provided by SNK insiders, he doesn't dare say that everything is under his control.

The beautiful priestess arrived gracefully, revealing a serene and pure smile to Li Wei, and said, "Honored guest, I am so sorry for not welcoming you sooner."

Chapter 268. Clarifying the Doubts

Li Wei observed the priestess before him. This priestess was the most peculiar being he had ever seen. Her pure and clear aura was overwhelming, as if she were a figure from a painting, untouched by worldly affairs.

The other woman was dressed in very traditional shrine maiden attire, with wide robes and sleeves that completely concealed her figure, revealing only her beautiful and gentle face. Li Wei said, "What kind of distinguished guest am I? I'm just a busy person running around." The shrine maiden smiled and said, "Li Wei, you've come from afar and must be tired from your journey. Please come inside and rest for a while." "Can an outsider like me enter the shrine?" Li Wei asked curiously.

"Of course, honored guests are welcome. Besides, this shrine doesn't enshrine any deities, so there aren't many formalities," the shrine maiden said with a smile.

"Although you don't worship any gods, you do worship the Yata no Kagami, right?" Li Wei said with a smile.

"It seems you, Li Weijun, have some knowledge of the Kagura family," the shrine maiden said.

“After all, they are descendants of the Three Sacred Treasures who have fought against the minions of Orochi for so many years, so I know a little about them,” Li Wei said.

Upon hearing Li Wei mention the "giant serpent," the priestess stiffened, and her smile became somewhat uneasy.

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