"Do we need to continue fighting?"
Xiao Yifeng’s gaze rested on Liusheng Jian as he spoke calmly.
"No need, you have already proved your strength!"
Liusheng Jian shook his head.
Although they seemed to have fought to a draw, neither had displayed their true unique techniques. If they were to fight all out, it was still uncertain who would win or lose.
However, that would certainly lead to injuries on both sides. Since they were merely sparring, there was no need for that.
"Thank you for your graciousness, Mister Liusheng!"
"You’re too modest. We were evenly matched just now, and you possess only the strength of the middle stage of the Gang Qi Realm, while I am at the Great Perfection Realm. To be able to fight me to a standstill with three realms’ difference in strength makes you the true genius. I, Liusheng Jian, am quite impressed!"
Liusheng Jian exclaimed.
"You flatter me, Mister Liusheng. Your understanding of the Sword Dao is extremely formidable!"
A smile appeared on Xiao Yifeng’s face.
"This is a case of ’no fight, no acquaintance.’ You are truly worthy of my admiration. Henceforth, let’s address each other according to Chinese customs. I shall call you Brother Xiao!"
Liusheng Jian spoke very forthrightly.
"Then good, Brother Liusheng!"
Xiao Yifeng responded with a slight smile.
"You really are incredible, to be able to earn such praise from my big brother!"
Liusheng Yiyi approached Xiao Yifeng with a smile.
"Thank you for the compliment."
"So what shall I call you from now on? Should I also call you Brother Xiao?"
"If you don’t mind, you can call me Brother Xiao!"
"Alright, I’ll call you Brother Xiao then, and you can call me Yiyi."
Liusheng Yiyi looked youthful and lively.
"Brother Xiao, your situation doesn’t seem too good!"
Liusheng Jian suddenly said, looking at Xiao Yifeng.
Curiosity flickered in Xiao Yifeng’s eyes.
"When I came here, I received news that Kyoto has been completely sealed off. All paths leading out of the city have been closed, and there is a comprehensive check for Chinese people. Given that you said you encountered an attack by several powerful forces last night and this incident occurred today, it must be related to you."
Xiao Yifeng’s brows furrowed slightly, and his eyes shimmered.
"In that case, I cannot stay here, lest I bring trouble to you all."
Xiao Yifeng said after some thought.
"Now, the major powers in Kyoto are looking for you and the Buddhist Relic. Leaving now will be even more dangerous."
Asou spoke up involuntarily.
"That’s right. Since we are now friends, and friends should help each other in times of trouble, I, Liusheng Jian, will naturally help. You can stay here for the time being with no one coming to investigate. Rest assured!"
Liusheng Jian assured Xiao Yifeng with genuine readiness.
"Thank you. However, I’m worried because the companions who came with me to Kyoto were scattered and lost last night. I can’t contact them now, and I’m worried something might have happened to them. Can you help me look for them?"
Xiao Yifeng said gravely.
"Leave this matter to me; I will have someone look into it for you and will inform you once I have a result," said Liusheng Jian, agreeing right away.
"Thanks, Brother Liusheng!"
Xiao Yifeng said gratefully.
At this moment, Xiao Yifeng was very thankful to have met this brother and sister pair. Otherwise, he would indeed have found it difficult in Kyoto. Both from one of the Three Great Martial Arts Families, the difference between the brothers of the Cangye Clan and this brother-sister duo of the Liusheng Family was significant.
"It seems time to find some help; otherwise, they’ll really think Xiao Yifeng is easy to bully."
A sharp glint flashed in Xiao Yifeng’s eyes, and then he walked to a corner to make a phone call.
In the living room of the villa, an old man wearing coarse hemp clothes named Asou sat reading a book. Xiao Yifeng approached him.
Xiao Yifeng said, giving the unassuming old man a slight bow.
The old man, Asou, nodded slightly.
"Master Asou, for a top-tier expert like you to be willing to stay here as a butler, it truly baffles one’s mind," Xiao Yifeng said to Asou.
Asou’s weathered eyes remained as calm as still water, revealing no change.
"There’s nothing baffling about it. I’m just an ordinary butler who knows a bit of medicine, taking care of the young lady here, that’s all."
"Your willingness to stay here must be because Yiyi has the Cold Heaven Physique," Xiao Yifeng suddenly stated.
Finally, a trace of change flickered across Asou’s eyes. He glanced at Xiao Yifeng and said, "It seems you’re no ordinary person, being able to discern the Cold Heaven Physique."
"The Cold Heaven Physique is a kind of fatal constitution. It is said that those with the Cold Heaven Physique will not live past ten years old; their bodies will erupt with endless cold air, eventually freezing to death, and there’s no cure!" Xiao Yifeng spoke indifferently.
This Cold Heaven Physique and Yun Yan’er’s Yin Sha Meridian were quite similar, with the Cold Heaven Physique being even more terrifying. Once it flared up, it would be extremely fierce. Common folks couldn’t even touch it, or they too would be frozen solid.
Xiao Yifeng had only read about it in the Yin-Yang Forbidden Tome. The first time he laid eyes on Liusheng Yiyi, he felt something off, and it was only with his perspective eye did he discover she had the Cold Heaven Physique.
Just like Yun Yan’er, she was lucky to have a master use other methods to suppress the cold within her body, which was why Liusheng Yiyi was unharmed.
Further, according to the Yin-Yang Forbidden Tome, the Cold Heaven Physique was an excellent crucible for enhancing strength. If others obtained it and used special methods, they could transform the cold air within the physique into power for themselves, taking the opportunity to increase their own strength. However, the original owner of the physique would then meet an exceedingly tragic end.
"You’re quite knowledgeable. Are you also a medical practitioner?" asked Asou, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes as he looked at Xiao Yifeng.
"I know a little!" replied Xiao Yifeng, and then continued, "If it weren’t for Master Asou’s intervention, I fear Yiyi wouldn’t have survived till now."
"The old master of the Liusheng Family once did me a favor, and to repay that debt, I spent all my effort to treat the young lady, to control the eruption of the Cold Heaven Physique’s cold air within her. To prevent any sudden outbreaks of the cold air within the young lady and avoid any accidents that might harm the innocent, she deliberately moved out of the Liusheng Family residence and lived here. And to constantly monitor the young lady’s physical condition and respond in time, that is why I stay here as a butler," explained Asou.
"I see!" Xiao Yifeng understood.
"I had heard that a young man from China challenged Master Ryu-Boku of the Han Medical Hall and won. That person wouldn’t happen to be you, would it?" asked Asou, looking at Xiao Yifeng.
Xiao Yifeng nodded and said, "They at the Han Medical Hall looked down on Chinese people, having no medical ethics. Naturally, I had to give them a taste of their own medicine."