Chapter 528: Chapter 527: Convergence
"Mr. Yang, please send me your current location and I will have our family’s local contacts come to pick you up," Xu Yunshan finally said.
Yang Fei had initially wanted to refuse, but after looking around and realizing how remote the area was and that no taxis would be available for a while, he agreed.
After ending the call, he shared his location with Xu Yunshan. At that moment, Wang Chengcuo called, saying he had just landed and was asking where Yang Fei was.
Yang Fei said, "I’ll give you a number, and you can meet up with Xu Yunshan."
"Okay," Wang Chengcuo replied, sparing with his words as usual, and said no more.
Yang Fei looked up Xu Yunshan’s number and gave it to the other party.
It wasn’t long before a silver-gray van appeared next to them.
A very young driver got out of the van and immediately held an umbrella over their heads, but when he noticed that the rain seemed to avoid them, falling to the side without leaving any trace on their figures, his expression changed dramatically. He was utterly astonished and respectfully said, "Excuse me, are you Mr. Yang? My name is Xu Xin, and my grandfather sent me to pick you up."
"That’s me," Yang Fei nodded.
"Sorry to have kept you waiting; please get in the vehicle," Xu Xin said as he opened the van door and ushered them inside.
"How old are you, young man?" Zhu Tianshou asked from inside the vehicle.
Xu Xin hurriedly responded, "Reporting to the senior, I am twenty-one years old."
Zhu Tianshou nodded in approval, "At twenty-one to have already achieved a minor proficiency in Inner Strength, truly worthy of the Xu family descent. Not bad at all."
Hearing this, Xu Xin did not show any arrogance; instead, he stealthily glanced at Yang Fei through the rearview mirror and modestly said, "Senior flatters me too much. My modest skills are nothing compared to both of you."
Zhu Tianshou laughed heartily, "Hahaha, you have a good eye, comparing yourself to us two."
Yang Fei also couldn’t help but smile.
Though he was only three years older than Xu Xin, the disparity in their realms and strengths was vast.
While Xu Xin was indeed a martial artist with notable talent, being compared to both himself and Zhu Tianshou was indeed putting him in a tough spot.
Although Xu Xin wasn’t aware of the exact stature of the two men, his grandfather had repeatedly instructed him over the phone to treat them with the utmost respect.
Moreover, having just witnessed rain refusing to touch them, he was immensely impressed and did not dare to underestimate them in the slightest.
Japan is not large, and Osaka is even smaller. It took less than thirty minutes for Xu Xin to drive them to the main gate of a manor in the center of a farm.
The car drove directly into the manor and stopped in an underground parking lot.
Xu Yunshan and his brothers, Xu Liangyou and Xu Xiao, had arrived early or perhaps had just arrived and were waiting in the parking lot.
Standing beside the three brothers were Wang Chengcuo and Luo Yong.
"Mr. Yang," Xu Yunshan personally came forward and greeted Yang Fei very respectfully, then turned to Zhu Tianshou and said, "Brother Zhu."
Xu Liangyou and Xu Xiao also came forward to greet them.
Initially, Xu Xiao had some hostility toward Yang Fei, but as the old ancestor Xu Jian had made his standpoint clear and considering Yang Fei and Qin Yanyang’s status and strength, he had adjusted his attitude and was very courteous to Yang Fei.
Yang Fei too was very polite and warm toward the Xu brothers, offering greetings and expressions of thanks.
After all, the brothers had come to help, and he needed to remember this favor.
Wang Chengcuo and Luo Yong stood somewhat awkwardly to the side.
The two exchanged glances, their eyes revealing deep helplessness. Sighing internally, Luo Yong squared his shoulders and walked up to Yang Fei. As he did, he lightly bumped arms with Wang Chengcuo as if to remind him.
"Young Master Yang, it seems that we wouldn’t have known each other if we hadn’t fought," Luo Yong said to Yang Fei with a clasped fist.
Yang Fei glanced at him and, remembering his wife’s advice, smiled elegantly and returned a courtesy gesture, saying, "Indeed, it’s the same with Senior Luo and Senior Wang. It’s been a long time since we met, and I didn’t expect we would have the opportunity to cooperate. Life is indeed unpredictable."
Luo Yong chuckled.
Wang Chengcuo also forced a slightly awkward smile but said nothing.
Understanding Wang Chengcuo’s temperament and knowing that he was formerly a high-ranking official in the Military Department, but had been affected by the downfall of the Zhang Family and Qin Yanyang’s rise to power, Luo Yong worried that Yang Fei might be displeased and make things difficult for Wang, so he laughed and said, "Indeed, life is unpredictable. Minister Qin and Young Master Yang, you both disregarded past conflicts and gave us a chance to redeem ourselves with merits. We are deeply grateful and will give it our all."
Hearing the words about redeeming themselves with merits, Wang Chengcuo’s facial muscles twitched, and his eyebrows showed reluctance, but he ultimately suppressed it.
As a martial artist of the Innate Realm and revered as a National Guardian Level Martial Arts Grandmaster, it was naturally displeasing for him to find himself having to yield to someone of a younger generation.
Seeing Luo Yong and Wang Chengcuo both lowering their heads before Yang Fei, aiming to serve both Qin Yanyang and Yang Fei, the three brothers of the Xu Family were even more determined to follow him.
Whether the forefather of their family could revive in the Hidden Sect World was still unknown, and now that the Xu Family had lost its top-tier Innate Realm combatant, its survival depended on Yang Fei.
This was essentially staking the fate of the entire family on Yang Fei.
The exterior of this manor was designed in the ancient architectural style of Japan, but inside, it followed the ancient architectural style of the Divine Continent.
After arriving in the hall, Xu Xin personally took up the task of serving tea and water and then, following Xu Yunshan’s command, stepped down.
"Mr. Yang, you’ve asked us to come here to assist, what is the matter?" Xu Yunshan took the initiative to ask.
Wang Chengcuo and Luo Yong both looked at Yang Fei, unsure about the purpose of their gathering.
The only reply they’d received from their contacts was a sentence spoken by Qin Yanyang: giving you an opportunity.
As for what the opportunity entailed, they still had no idea.
However, Luo Yong clearly understood that their presence was solely to diligently serve Yang Fei’s interests, as long as they kept the Minister’s husband satisfied and made their stance and determination clear, the Luo Family and Wang Family could have a chance in the future.
What Luo Yong prayed for at this moment was that the mission in Japan would not be related to what he had heard.
This was a major issue that could provoke conflicts between the martial worlds of two countries, a liability too significant to assume.
Seeing everyone looking at him, Yang Fei did not hide anything. He smiled and said, "Honestly, the reason I’ve asked all of you seniors to come and help is that we’ve run into a tricky situation. This trip to Japan might be fraught with immense danger, verging on a life and death situation. If anyone wishes to withdraw, now would be the time to speak up."
Xu Liangyou hastily replied, "Mr. Yang, to speak such words, since we’ve come, we certainly can’t back out now."
Luo Yong coughed slightly, indicating his position, and said, "Indeed, Old Wang and I are here to earn merits; we certainly won’t back down, Yang... Young Master, just tell us your plan straight away, and we will absolutely obey and carry out your commands."
Wang Chengcuo did not voice any objection, effectively agreeing with Luo Yong’s stance.
Yang Fei hurriedly replied, "I am undeserving of such respect. It is an honor that you seniors have come to assist me, and I, Yang Fei, will cherish this kindness in my heart. As for obeying and taking orders from me, that’s too formal."
Luo Yong and Wang Chengcuo felt much more at ease upon hearing this.
The three Xu brothers felt the same, realizing that although Yang Fei was powerful and held a high status as Qin Yanyang’s husband, he was devoid of arrogance, making him worthy of their friendship.
Immediately, Yang Fei briefly explained the situation and concluded, "So the main purpose of this trip is to safeguard the Umekawa Family, or at the very least, ensure the safety of Umekawa Taro. As for the rest, we will play it by ear."
Wang Chengcuo frowned and said, "If it’s just ensuring Umekawa Taro’s safety, that is manageable, but if it gets us involved in the internal disputes of Japan’s Martial World, that could get too complicated and potentially cause troubles for the Divine Continent Martial World. We need to consider this carefully."
Luo Yong nodded emphatically, "Brother Wang speaks wisely."
Yang Fei glanced at them both, gave a faint smile, and asked, "What if it truly is unavoidable?"