Chapter 156: Special Approval Document!

Meanwhile.

Jiang City, the Yuan family residence.

Since the family head, Yuan Qingtian, was in seclusion, the main seat was still occupied by Yuan Honggang.

However, the entire atmosphere of the room had changed dramatically.

Unlike the usual wooden antique style, the room was now adorned with Japanese-style folding screens surrounding the area, tatami mats covered the floor, and several small wooden tables were arranged. Several members of the Yuan family, including Yuan Honggang, sat cross-legged on the floor.

This was because a distinguished guest had arrived today!

“Sato-kun, thank you for making the long journey here,” Yuan Honggang said with great respect, bowing deeply to a middle-aged man seated next to him.

“Yuan-kun, no need for such courtesy. I wonder what occasion calls for this grand tea gathering?” the middle-aged man named Sato Mukai lifted a cup of brewed tea from the table and took a calm sip.

He wore a traditional Japanese martial arts uniform, with the words “Martial Arts Club” embroidered in golden thread on the left chest, shining prominently.

Yuan Honggang rose and retrieved an elaborately packaged gift box from behind him, lowering his head as he handed it to Sato Mukai.

“This is something I recently acquired through special connections. I hope you will accept it, Sato-kun.”

Sato Mukai accepted the gift without hesitation, as if it were customary. He opened it and glanced inside, his eyes immediately changing, and he smiled with a nod.

“Oh? Jade artifacts from the Qing Dynasty Imperial Court of Huaguo? Yuan-kun, you are most thoughtful.”

Such jade pieces were among the finest worldwide, and after proper nurturing, they greatly benefited the spiritual cultivation of martial artists.

“To serve Japan and promote friendship between our two nations is truly the highest honor for me, Yuan Honggang!” Yuan Honggang said, humbling himself deliberately, showing utmost respect toward Sato Mukai.

If not for occupying the main seat, any keen observer would have thought Sato Mukai was the true host of this gathering.

“Indeed, your determination is admirable. If you wish, you can come to Japan anytime and join our Martial Arts Club.”

“Then I can arrange for a mentor to teach you authentic Japanese martial arts, which surpass your currently practiced Huaguo martial arts—a system riddled with flaws—by countless levels.”

“Yes, I have long admired Japanese martial arts and have wanted to learn more,” Yuan Honggang said, bowing almost until his head touched the floor.

“Two days from now, I will face that Qin fellow in battle. I hope Sato-kun can oversee the duel.”

Yuan Honggang had reviewed the videos repeatedly. His sole concern was whether Qin Mu would call for help from the Martial Sect midway if he found himself losing.

With a deeply skilled Japanese martial artist like Sato Mukai present, that brat would be doomed without a doubt!

“Don’t underestimate that kid. Last night, three of our Martial Arts Club’s warriors, each with fully developed internal energy, were already killed by him,” Sato Mukai said, his expression darkening.

“What? He dared attack members of the Martial Arts Club?”

“Such recklessness! Our noble Japanese martial artists are not to be trifled with by him!” The Yuan family members seated below exclaimed indignantly.

“Three fully developed internal energy masters slain?!” Yuan Honggang’s heart trembled upon hearing this.

Based on his analysis of the videos, Qin Mu’s displayed abilities did not seem nearly that terrifying.

Seeing Yuan Honggang’s reaction, Sato Mukai merely sneered, “Of course, Yuan-kun, you need not fear. With me here, that brat won’t make a splash.”

As he spoke, Sato Mukai took a tiny vial from his pocket and handed it to Yuan Honggang.

“This is a special serum developed by our Martial Arts Club. If you find yourself at a disadvantage, you can inject it.”

“With your cultivation level, after injection, you should be able to at least touch the threshold of the ‘Transformation Realm’ in a short time!”

The entire room was stunned by this revelation!

Legend had it that countless martial artists had smashed their heads against this barrier, yearning to break through.

The Transformation Realm!

Even their family head, Yuan Qingtian, had been stuck at this realm for countless years and was now in seclusion, likely attempting to break past it.

And this tiny vial could allow one to reach the doorstep of the Transformation Realm?!

It was akin to a divine elixir!

Yuan Honggang held the vial as if it were a treasure, immediately kneeling and repeatedly kowtowing to Sato Mukai.

“Sato-kun’s great favor! The Yuan family will forever remember it!”

Afterward, Yuan Honggang gestured toward the door.

At once, a Yuan family disciple entered, accompanied by several beautiful young women of excellent figure.

If Qin Mu were present, he would instantly notice that each of these women had several silver needles inserted into their acupuncture points, their eyes filled with terror yet their bodies uncontrollably obedient.

“These are some new female disciples of the Yuan residence. They have admired Sato-kun for a long time and hope to learn some Japanese martial arts from him,” Yuan Honggang said in a strange tone.

Sato Mukai immediately understood, narrowing his lecherous eyes as he nodded with a wicked grin.

“Your Huaguo genes may be inferior, but the women you produce are quite good—perfect for training alongside our Martial Arts Club members! Hahaha!”

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Two days passed in what felt neither long nor short.

Yuan Honggang arranged the venue meticulously and invited martial artists from all over Jiang City.

He, Yuan Honggang, would represent the Jiang Alliance and the Yuan family to slay this Qin fellow who had dared to provoke the Jiang Alliance repeatedly, right on the stage!

Once this news spread, Jiang City was ablaze with excitement, and seats were quickly reserved.

Qin Mu, however, paid no heed to the external commotion.

In these two days, he purged the toxins from Sisi’s body and personally cared for the children at the welfare home.

His plans to contact Zhang Feng and investigate the events of the ancestral scroll from twenty years ago were postponed for the time being.

There was no rush; these few days could not be hurried.

The top priority now was to eliminate the cancerous presence of Yuan Honggang.

Soon, two days later.