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The heavy rain poured down as I patiently waited in the downpour.
On the street where Lu Jianguo was, the screams had weakened by this time, indicating that his battle was nearing its end. I continued to wait for about ten more minutes before Lu Jianguo finally appeared. I saw him limping out from the long street, looking far from his usual suave self, now a picture of disarray. As he approached me, I noticed a gunshot wound on his leg.
Noticing my gaze, even with Lu Jianguo's thick skin, he couldn't help but blush slightly and shot me a glare. "What are you staring at? It's just a little bullet wound from a careless sniper. It’s not my fault; I just happened to pick a difficult route. But that sniper got what he deserved—I had him dealt with!"
"I don't seem to have any injuries, do I?"
I chuckled lightly and patted Lu Jianguo on the shoulder. "Uncle Lu, you look quite miserable!"
"Get lost!"
Lu Jianguo glared at me again, pouting as he said, "I ran into two Master Level experts and faced quite a few others below that level trying to intercept me on my way. It’s only natural that it took longer to get past Dong Ba! So this bet we made doesn’t count as your win! I just had bad luck picking a tougher path and got targeted by that sniper!"
The more time I spent with Lu Jianguo, the more I realized he was no longer the same person he used to be!
"Hey, Master!"
I pointed at Yamaguchi Miho's pale and beautiful head without holding back.
At this, Lu Jianguo fell silent, pursing his lips. "Fine, you win!"
I smiled silently, choosing not to mention Furball. Regarding Furball's secret, I didn't want anyone to find out!
As long as his weakness remained unknown to others, they would fear him, and he would be safe!
For anyone else, I would never let them know my weaknesses either!
At that moment, Lu Jianguo turned serious, letting out a soft sigh as he said to me, "The Japanese, they have actually collaborated with the Yamaguchi Family. They have lost all sense of national pride! Back during World War II, the Yamaguchi Family sought to gain favor with the Japanese military, committing numerous atrocities. Many Onmyoji followed the Japanese Invaders into our country, wreaking havoc in the Northeast region. They only faded from the historical stage after losing their struggle against the Ambe Family. The former Inner Gate Leader, who was the previous head of Liujia, once prioritized the nation above all else and refused to collaborate with such an ambitious group like the Yamaguchi Family. He even sent skilled fighters to deal with the Yamaguchi Family and the Ambe Family, unwilling to become traitors to our people. The current Inner Gate Leader has even less integrity than before; they have crossed basic lines and should be well aware that the Yamaguchi Family harbors no goodwill towards us!
To destroy something, one must first drive it insane!"
I had no response and walked straight to the old gate of the Dong Family residence, pushing it open with a hand.
Creeeak
The wooden door of the old house emitted a harsh sound, intertwining with the howling wind and rain outside, like a final sigh from this timeworn residence on the verge of decay.
Inside the courtyard, it was empty. A bluestone path led directly to an ancient pavilion facing the main gate. The light on the first floor of the pavilion was on, and the door was slightly ajar. I could vaguely see someone in the living room; from the shadow cast on the window, it appeared that this person was sitting in a wheelchair.
I knew that person was Dong Ba.
Finally seeing this man who had schemed against me to such an extent, my hatred and anger unexpectedly subsided. It was a strange feeling; my previously raging emotions calmed in an instant. I instinctively tightened my grip on the Hundred Slicing Blade and walked step by step toward that pavilion. When I pushed open the door, I finally saw Dong Ba. Behind him stood a boy around eleven or twelve years old, his face youthful yet somewhat resembling Dong Ba from years past—he must be his younger brother.
However, despite his young age, there burned an intense hatred in those eyes!
That kind of hatred was deeply ingrained; this child looked as fierce as a wolf. I believed he must hate me intensely now, just as I once hated the Dong Family.
In contrast, Dong Ba appeared much calmer. Sitting in his wheelchair, his gaunt face with prominent cheekbones and sunken eyes looked surprisingly serene at that moment.
Looking at him, I raised an eyebrow and asked, "Why don't you run? Why not try to escape?"
This was my first question to him. Dong Ba was a clever man; he knew that standing before me meant facing his death. His calm acceptance of death genuinely surprised me!
"Run? What for?"
Dong Ba chuckled bitterly and shrugged his hands. "Besides, there's no chance for a comeback this time."
Looking into his eyes, I vaguely understood his meaning.
The cards in his hand had already been played. The guards at the Dong Family estate were likely his last line of defense. Even if he managed to escape, it would only be him and this boy left, and survival would be a problem, let alone making a comeback!
He would rather die clinging to his power!
It seemed that Dong Ba had exhausted the Dong Family's strength while swallowing up the south. What I faced now was merely a Dong Family on the brink of extinction, its fate nearly sealed!
"You should know I would come for you!"
I gazed deeply at Dong Ba. "Why continue to invest your strength in devouring other Guardians Families? You can't possibly think that a weakened Dong Family can stand against me?"
"A weak Dong Family cannot withstand you, but could the previous Dong Family have done so? The Dong Family is merely a profit-driven clan, not a pure cultivation family. With limited masters and no manipulation of power, who could they possibly stop?"
Dong Ba spread his two fingerless hands. "You are mistaken; everything is wrong. To forge iron, one must be strong oneself. In the end, power plays are just fleeting illusions. If we encounter a straightforward fool with a single-minded approach, we are doomed!"
At this point, Dong Ba smiled bitterly. "Ever since you wiped out my clan, I knew you would return. I'm not hiding here nor am I afraid of those other Guardians Families; I simply chose a relatively quiet tomb to wait for you! And finally, you came, just as I expected. You didn't disappoint me. However, I think I've lived worthily; at least before I die, I've turned the entire south into a bloody mess. I've indulged in being a Southern Guardian without regrets now!"
He glanced at me, a flicker of malice in his eyes as he let out a strange laugh that echoed like an owl's hoot—unpleasant and jarring. There was mockery in those eyes: "At least every single person who opposed me has not had it easy—like you. This is my life's achievement!"
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