6:00 PM, Binhai Shangri-La Hotel.
In a luxurious private room, Li Xuanyu was hosting a banquet for Umekawa Taro, Xu Liangyou, Xu Yunshan, Xu Xiao, Wang Chengcuo, and Luo Yong.
Additionally, there were two more people at the table.
They were Xu Mao and Xu Xingzhou.
After learning that the three ancestors of the Xu Family had arrived in Binhai, both came to pay their respects proactively.
Li Xuanyu happened to know Xu Xingzhou and invited him and Xu Mao to join the meal.
As a result, they now sat at the table, but both Xu Mao and Xu Xingzhou felt uneasy.
Xu Yunshan looked at Xu Xingzhou and nodded with satisfaction, "Xingzhou, it’s been a while. Your cultivation has improved quite a bit. Well done."
Receiving praise from his grandfather, Xu Xingzhou felt secretly proud, but he didn’t dare to show it. He quickly said modestly, "Compared to the grandfathers and all the seniors, my skills are not worth mentioning. Besides, for my achievements today, I have to thank Mr. Yang for his guidance and help; the genetic liquid medicine he sent me was of great assistance."
Upon hearing this, everyone showed expressions of envy.
Especially Li Xuanyu.
She had personally asked Yang Fei for genetic liquid medicine, but Yang Fei didn’t give her any, yet Xu Xingzhou received it as a gift—she felt aggrieved just thinking about it.
Of course, she also knew she had asked for too much.
With her relationship with Yang Fei, if it was just for herself, Yang Fei could have fully satisfied her cultivation needs, providing her with enough genetic liquid medicine.
But she wanted to build a powerful Martial Artist army for Korea, which was a large amount, and how could Yang Fei agree to that?
Xu Yunshan was secretly delighted, seeing his grandson valued by Yang Fei, being treated as a friend. Xu Xingzhou was surely bound for a bright future.
Xu Liangyou and Xu Xiao glanced at Xu Mao, frowning slightly.
Although Xu Mao’s realm had slightly improved, it was too slow compared to Xu Xingzhou.
They knew Xu Mao’s situation. Yang Fei had previously mentioned that although he could help Xu Mao enter the Energy Transformation Realm, it was like forcing the growth process, exhausting all of Xu Mao’s talents, and his realm would stagnate for life.
It’s uncertain whether consuming enough genetic liquid medicine could alter his genetic talent, granting another opportunity for a breakthrough.
Luo Yong and Wang Chengcuo also looked at Xu Xingzhou with envy.
Although they had rendered meritorious deeds to atone for their crimes and preserved their families, obtaining genetic liquid medicine was still difficult.
Fortunately, with the establishment of the Qimen Management Bureau, seeing their loyalty and contribution, Qin Yanyang granted several spots to their families.
As long as their juniors devoted themselves diligently to the Qimen Management Bureau, they could earn points to exchange for a certain amount of genetic liquid medicine in the future.
At the table, people raised their glasses and toasted, engaging in delightful conversation.
Li Xuanyu toasted Umekawa Taro and the others one by one, expressing her gratitude.
In conversation, she asked Umekawa Taro, "Umekawa, what are your plans next?"
Umekawa Taro replied, "I intend to visit Jiangbei County to discuss things with Yang Fei."
Li Xuanyu, aware of Umekawa’s situation, frowned, "Are you planning to visit Japan?"
Umekawa Taro nodded slowly, "In a few days, it’s my grandfather’s memorial day, and I’d like to visit."
Li Xuanyu said gravely, "Japan is extremely dangerous for you right now, and the travel connection between Japan and the Divine Continent has been cut off. Your journey back would be very troublesome."
Umekawa Taro said, "Xuanyu, there’s no need to persuade me. I won’t change my mind."
Knowing his temperament, Li Xuanyu thought for a moment and said, "I’ll go with you."
Umekawa Taro was deeply moved but shook his head, "No need. Rest assured, I won’t act recklessly, and traveling alone is easier and more convenient; nothing will happen."
The three Xu brothers, Wang Chengcuo, and Luo Yong, having been with Umekawa Taro for a long time, had developed a strong friendship. They had personally witnessed the cruel scene of Umekawa Taro being backstabbed by his own mother and, seeing him planning to return, each insisted on going with him.
Umekawa Taro politely declined each offer, expressing thanks with a smile, "Don’t worry, everyone. I won’t act recklessly with my revenge unavenged."
Hearing this, they didn’t insist further.
Suddenly, there was a knock at the door.
Seated near the door, Xu Xingzhou quickly got up to answer it.
Li Xiaoji poked his head in, bowing respectfully, smiling at everyone, and then looked at Li Xuanyu, saying, "Aunt, I have something to report."
Li Xuanyu snorted, "These are all our friends; there’s nothing they can’t hear. Speak."
Li Xiaoji dared not disobey his aunt’s command, especially since he had witnessed the terrifying power of these strong individuals, and didn’t want to offend them.
He said, "Aunt, here’s the situation. The Jin Family and the Yin Family have elected new family heads. The new heads are waiting outside to meet you. If you approve, they will proceed with the succession ceremony."
Li Xuanyu smiled slightly, "These two families act swiftly and have good attitudes. Who are the chosen representatives from the two families?"
Li Xiaoji quickly responded, "Jin Zhongyao and Yin Guoxiong."
Li Xuanyu thought for a moment and nodded, "Alright. I’m entertaining important guests now, so I’ll meet them later."
Li Xiaoji said, "Understood."
Afterwards, he exited and closed the door behind him.
Admirably, Umekawa Taro said to Li Xuanyu, "Xuanyu, your performance today was exceptional, remarkable."
Li Xuanyu sighed, "I had no choice. Those fools lacked vision, so I had to step up and take charge."
Unable to hold back, Luo Yong asked, "Miss Li, do you really intend to restore the country?"
Li Xuanyu’s eyes showed determination, "Korea has not been annihilated; it’s just temporarily colonized by Penglai. We’ve only temporarily moved elsewhere and will eventually return."
Luo Yong nodded, "However, given the current situation, your return won’t be easy."
Li Xuanyu nodded solemnly.
Wang Chengcuo cleared his throat and gave Luo Yong a glance, saying, "Brother Luo, everything depends on human effort. Throughout our Divine Continent’s thousands of years of history, haven’t we also faced multiple invasions and threats of extinction from foreign clans? But the descendants of Yanhuang have an unyielding spirit and a willingness to resist in their bones, which is why we have the Divine Continent we see today. I believe Miss Li and Koreans with similar patriotic hearts will succeed as long as they don’t give up."
Li Xuanyu smiled slightly, looking up at everyone. "If a day comes when help is needed, I wonder if all of you can lend a hand remembering our friendship?"
Wang Chengcuo and Luo Yong fell silent.
The three Xu brothers exchanged glances, refraining from making statements.
Umekawa Taro swiftly said, "Xuanyu, don’t make it difficult for them. I believe that as long as Yang Fei and Qin Yanyang ask, everyone here would undoubtedly stand by your side and fight." For more chapters visit NovelHub(.)net
Luo Yong directly nodded, "Indeed, we’re ultimately people of the Divine Continent, prioritizing its overall interests."
Li Xuanyu hurriedly expressed her gratitude, though inwardly she was frustrated.
That woman was too ruthless. Despite humbling herself so much while pleading with her, Qin Yanyang still played hard to get with her.
And Yang Fei was such a henpecked man, how annoying!