Chapter 407: Chapter 407: Incitent and Sabotage _1
Jun Tian Grand Hotel rooftop.
“Wa… wa la xi ka …”
Oda Tenshu’s voice trembled with fear as he babbled a long string of incoherent words.
“Speak human language!” Xu Fan said impatiently.
Oda Chihide, with cold sweat streaming down his forehead, hastily switched to Chinese, “I am the Young Master of the Island Country’s Oda clan, Oda Chihide. The ninja… um, he was brought by ; his na is Oda Tenshu.”
Xu Fan’s gaze turned frosty. As expected, birds of a feather flock together.
Actually, from the very first glance he took at Oda Chihide, he understood that this man and the Jonin were together because they ca from the sa family and shared a blood connection; their auras were related.
Furthermore, seeing Oda Chihide’s luxurious attire and how he was treated as an honored guest here, it was evident his status was not ordinary. It was possible that the Jonin’s relationship with him was like that between Huang Yechun and Xu Qiyin—a master-servant relationship.
Therefore, it was absolutely impossible for the Jonin to take action against Xu Fan on his own initiative; it had to have been instigated by Oda Chihide.
In that case, Xu Fan could not just turn a blind eye to this. He had always believed in repaying debts and seeking revenge for grievances, and this matter had to be pursued.
Since the Jonin had committed suicide, Xu Fan had nothing to say, but if he t the real mastermind, how could he overlook it?
However, he had just promised Qian Zongsheng not to lay hands on ordinary people, and since Oda Chihide had no cultivation, it was rather difficult for him to go back on his word under their “surveillance.”
Naturally, he also disdained to do so.
But if he simply let this man go, Xu Fan would not feel satisfied. Thus, he sneered, “Chihide, Tenshu… You’re really putting on quite a show. Can your ‘performance’ be eaten as food?”
His words were sharp and unpleasant, aid at angering the man. If this person had even a trace of backbone, he would naturally argue back, unable to help being provoked into a quarrel, or even just speaking loudly would be enough excuse for Xu Fan to instantly take him out, not letting the grudge last overnight!
His goal was clear, but the situation did not unfold as he had imagined.
“Yes, yes… You are right in your teachings. The mont I return to the Island Country, I will imdiately change this damned na.”
Oda Chihide was so abjectly servile it was in his bones as he repeatedly nodded and bowed, speaking in a low and obsequious voice, “I’ve already thought of a new na, I will change it to Oda Senki.”
He was utterly cowed.
It turned out that not all people from the Island Country who prided themselves on the spirit of the Samurai were prepared to face death with equanimity; when it ca to life and death, those who were supposed to fear death feared it, admitting their errors and cowering instantly, without giving Xu Fan any chance to find fault.
“…”
Xu Fan raised his eyebrows, sowhat taken aback by the man’s cowardice. Wanting to take action but finding no legitimate cause, he snorted coldly and, for the ti being, let him go, then turned and walked towards the restroom.
Unable to suppress the fear in his heart, Xu Qiyin crept up to the restroom door, holding his breath and focusing, he listened to the sounds outside, just catching this part of the conversation, which eased his mind sowhat. With Oda Chihide, this brainless fool, drawing all the attention, perhaps Xu Fan had forgotten about him.
However, Xu Fan soon gave up on looking for trouble with Oda Chihide and continued walking in this direction.
The distance was closing.
Xu Qi’s heart pounded violently, his forehead covered in sweat, which he gently wiped multiple tis with his sleeve, fearful of making a loud noise and attracting Xu Fan’s attention.
Qian Zongsheng swept his gaze over the room, not seeing Xu Qi, and frowned, asking Qin Haowu, “Where is Xu Qi?”
“He… he left early,” Qin Haowu hesitated for a half-second, yet ultimately chose to cover for Xu Qi.
Contempt or not, it didn’t interfere with his role as a shield.
Xu Qiyin’s status was extraordinary as the Young Master of the Xu Family, one of the four great families of Yan Country. If trouble arose on his watch, the Qin Family might face the Xu Family’s wrath. Besides, he was betting on a future favor from Xu Qiyin. Should he be fortunate enough to survive this ordeal, the relationship between the Qin Family and the Xu Family would greatly improve, bringing reciprocal business benefits and a shared network of power and influence.
Qin Haowu always acted with great resolve. Naturally, his courage was greater than most, so his response ca out almost impulsively.
“Gone?” Qian Zongsheng was sowhat incredulous.
“Yes, Xu Qiyin sensed sothing was off and imdiately went downstairs before you entered the hotel,” Qin Haowu lied with ease, his face unflushed and heart steady, as if stating an established fact.
“In that case…” Qian Zongsheng called out, “Protector Xu, we’ve hit a dead end. Should we just let it go?”
“Is Minister Qian giving up so easily?” Xu Fan turned around, his face expressionless, as he looked at him and said, “Not everything in this world can be taken at face value.”
“Hmm?”
Qian Zongsheng couldn’t help but turn pale, his icy gaze shifting back to Qin Haowu.
Qin Haowu broke out in a fine sweat, his breathing becoming rapid.
Despite being fearful of Xu Fan’s strength, Gao Ziling was always put off by Xu Fan’s behavior and impatiently said, “Protector Xu, Xu Qiyin is the current Young Master of your Xu Family. He’s certainly no fool. There shouldn’t be a problem with him choosing to run away when he saw trouble, right?”
“Hmph!”
Xu Fan looked at him with displeasure but couldn’t be bothered to argue. He extended a finger towards Oda Chihide and said sternly, “You there, it seems only you can tell the truth. Tell , where is Xu Qi?”
“I…”
Oda Chihide was sowhat taken aback, pointing to himself with his finger, rather uncertain whether Xu Fan was speaking to him.
Qin Haowu’s eyes widened in urgency. This was bad; he had not forewarned this fool to stay silent and gestured frantically at Oda Chihide, signaling him not to speak rashly.
A hint of mockery appeared on Xu Fan’s lips as he nodded towards Oda Chihide.
Suddenly, Oda Tenshu felt an invisible oppressiveness enveloping him, making it extrely difficult to breathe. He also had the illusion that Xu Fan could see through everything about him, even his innermost thoughts. So if he lied, Xu Fan would imdiately realize he was being deceived… a consequence he certainly couldn’t bear.
Actually, Xu Fan’s Divine Sense had been spread out all along, easily sensing the location of Xu Qi.
The reason he asked Oda Chihide was rely to avoid revealing his ability. It would be better to get the sa result through this Oda Chihide’s testimony.
In doing so, he also had another consideration—Oda Chihide, Xu Qi, and Qin Haowu were together for more than idle chatter; obviously, they were discussing cooperation.
These three individuals each represented prominent identities and could speak for their respective families.
Since Qin Haowu had chosen to cover for Xu Qi, Xu Fan might as well create a divide, sabotaging their cooperative relationship.
Making Oda Chihide reveal the true location of Xu Qi would effectively make him an enemy of Xu Qi, with no room left for sentints between them.
Caught in the middle, Qin Haowu would have to make a choice and side with one over the other.
If he abandoned the Oda Family from Island Country for the sake of siding with Xu Qi, Xu Fan could then use Oda Chihide…
Oda Chihide, under the trendous pressure of the aura, stamred, uncertain of what choice to make.
Xu Fan had no choice but to intensify his tone and demand, “Speak now, or take responsibility for the consequences.”
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