Chapter 972
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Chapter 972 Assistant Xiaoyu
Fang Yu looked at Su Changgé before him with a strange expression.
This person was extremely talkative, full of unnecessary words.
As for the Shadow Gate, Fang Yu had never heard of it.
At the previous Hundred Sects Competition, the Shadow Gate didn’t seem to have participated.
However, although Su Changgé before him didn’t appear threatening, the faint cold aura emanating from him told Fang Yu that appearances were deceiving.
The emergence of this cold aura was perhaps something even Su Changgé himself wasn’t aware of.
Perhaps it was due to the cultivation technique he practiced, or possibly developed from long-term killing…
But regardless, Fang Yu didn’t care.
If Su Changgé truly just came to say hello, then all would be well.
If he had other intentions, Fang Yu would simply eliminate him.
“Lord Fang, you’re even younger than the rumors suggest, and the heroic spirit between your brows, the divine might contained in your eyes… truly makes this humble one admire you immensely,” said Su Changgé.
“Did your Shadow Gate only teach you how to smoothly flatter people?” Fang Yu asked.
“Of course not, the Shadow Gate specializes in various hidden weapons and poisons, aiming to cultivate top-tier assassins,” Su Changgé said.
“So you were trying to assassinate me just now?” Fang Yu raised an eyebrow and asked.
Su Changgé immediately bowed and said, “Of course not! Even with ten times the courage, I wouldn’t dare raise a hand against you, Lord Fang! Besides, with my skill level, if we really fought, I wouldn’t last two punches against you…”
Fang Yu’s expression remained unchanged as he said, “Since you don’t want to assassinate me, then stop hovering around me. Next time you sneak up on me, I’ll attack without warning.”
After speaking, Fang Yu walked into the cabin.
Su Changgé bowed again to Fang Yu’s back, then raised his head with a slight smile on his face, muttering to himself, “Truly worthy of being Lord Fang…”
…
The passenger ship continued forward according to its route.
At seven fifty the next morning, it docked at the southern port of East Sun Island.
Before disembarking, Zheng Ze said to Fang Yu, “Mr. Fang, many people on East Sun Island have probably heard of your name. The teacher suggests you use a new identity.”
“Huaixu wants me to use a new identity? It seems… this trip isn’t just about making a statement…” Fang Yu raised an eyebrow and said.
Since it was Huaixu’s suggestion, Fang Yu summoned his Xuanran energy and changed his appearance.
“From now on, I’ll be your assistant. You can call me Xiao Yu,” Fang Yu said.
“That’s not appropriate! Mr. Fang, we should…” Zheng Ze hurriedly said.
“If we’re disguising our identities, then the more inconspicuous the better,” Fang Yu said.
“…Alright.” Zheng Ze didn’t argue further.
…
“Mr. Fang… the Tenren Organization will send someone to meet with us,” Zheng Ze said quietly as he and Fang Yu disembarked from the ship.
“And then?” Fang Yu asked.
Zheng Ze hesitated for a moment before saying, “Actually, our purpose on East Sun Island is just to meet with the Tenren Organization once, and then we should have no other business.”
“That easy? Since someone suspects us, shouldn’t there be others who want to meet with us?” Fang Yu raised his eyebrow slightly and asked.
“The teacher said that the only force we really need to meet is the Tenren Organization,” Zheng Ze answered.
“I see… then let’s meet them first and see,” Fang Yu said.
As they were talking, a figure suddenly appeared in front of Fang Yu.
It was Su Changgé, with whom they had briefly interacted yesterday afternoon.
“Lord Fang, this humble one will go attend to his own business now. When we return to North Capital, I must invite you to visit our Shadow Gate, so that our other disciples can admire your demeanor…” Su Changgé said with a smile, clasping his hands in respect.
“You can see through my disguise?” Fang Yu’s eyes flickered slightly as he asked.
“I was just about to ask how you achieved such a flawless disguise, Lord Fang. If I hadn’t already memorized your aura, I wouldn’t have recognized you at all! What profound technique this is…” Su Changgé exclaimed, shaking his head in admiration.
Fang Yu remained silent, just looking at Su Changgé.
“Lord Fang, rest assured, I will not reveal your identity,” Su Changgé said.
“You may leave now,” Fang Yu frowned and said.
“Yes, Lord Fang, this humble one will take his leave now.” Su Changgé bowed to Fang Yu and quickly walked off the ship, heading to the side.
Zheng Ze watched Su Changgé’s departing figure with a slight frown.
“Mr. Fang, who was that…”
“His name is Su Changgé, from the Shadow Gate in North Capital. Have you heard of him?” Fang Yu asked.
“I haven’t heard of this person, but the Shadow Gate… I have heard of it. It’s a fairly powerful sect in North Capital,” Zheng Ze answered.
“No need to mind him. He’s just a chatterbox who’s overly familiar with strangers,” Fang Yu said indifferently.
…
Fang Yu and Zheng Ze, along with four attendants from the North Capital Martial Arts Association, arrived at the dock.
They could see a group of people wearing black wide-sleeved samurai robes standing at the dock.
These people all had swords at their waists and blue bands tied around their foreheads.
“Mr. Fang, these are people from the Tenren Organization… the blue bands on their foreheads are the symbol of the Tenren Organization,” Zheng Ze said beside him.
After speaking, he walked forward.
From the Tenren Organization, the person standing at the front was also dressed in black robes.
However, his black robe had pale gold ribbons, making it look quite luxurious.
Seeing Fang Yu and Zheng Ze approaching, he revealed a slight smile on his face with its handlebar mustache and actively went forward to meet them.
“You must be Disciple Zheng Ze of Master Huaixu. Hello, I am Saito Hajime,” the man walked up to Zheng Ze and extended his hand.
Zheng Ze shook his hand and immediately turned to introduce, “Mr. Saito, hello, this is my assistant.”
Saito Hajime glanced at Fang Yu and nodded, considering it a greeting.
Fang Yu silently observed Saito Hajime.
This person’s cultivation was around the Yuan Ying stage, with average strength.
“Mr. Saito, we’ve come mainly to cooperate with your investigation…” Zheng Ze said beside him.
“Ah, Mr. Zheng need not phrase it that way. Your visit is not for an investigation, but merely old friends catching up, a small matter,” Saito Hajime chuckled and said.
“In that case… let’s go take a look at the Yagi family and Kamimura family sites,” Fang Yu spoke up at this point.
Hearing this request, Saito Hajime’s expression changed slightly as he looked at Fang Yu.
Zheng Ze beside him was also stunned.
He hadn’t expected Fang Yu to make this request directly.
“What’s wrong? Are we not allowed to go?” Fang Yu looked at Saito Hajime and asked.
Saito Hajime revealed a slight smile and said, “Of course you can. However, there are currently multiple forces investigating at the two family sites. And these forces all believe that this matter is related to the North Capital Martial Arts Association, so going to these two places now… might not be appropriate.”
“It doesn’t matter. Master Huaixu said that our Martial Arts Association has nothing to hide,” Fang Yu smiled.
Saito Hajime seemed to hesitate, glanced at Zheng Ze, and answered, “Since Master Huaixu has instructed so, I can only lead the way.”
After speaking, Saito Hajime raised his hand and made a gesture.
A luxury car drove up.
Saito Hajime invited Fang Yu and Zheng Ze to sit inside the car.
The other four attendants got into another car.
“Which family would Mr. Zheng like to visit first?” Saito Hajime asked.
“Let’s go to… the Yagi family first,” Zheng Ze glanced at Fang Yu and answered.
“Very well, to the Yagi family,” Saito Hajime turned to instruct the driver.
The car started and drove toward the Yagi family.
…
In the car, Zheng Ze and Fang Yu sat on one side, with Saito sitting opposite them.
“You mentioned multiple forces investigating at the scene. Can you tell me which forces?” Zheng Ze asked.
Saito Hajime answered without hesitation, “At the scene, there are our Tenren people, people from the Udagawa family, people from the Matsuo family, and probably people sent by the royal family.”
“That doesn’t seem like many forces,” Zheng Ze said.
“I only mentioned the major forces. There should be quite a few smaller forces at the scene…” Saito Hajime said.
“Quite a few smaller forces? What does that refer to?” Zheng Ze asked.
“The affiliated families under the Yagi family and Kamimura family are all considered small forces,” Saito Hajime answered.
