Inoue Sakura, as if she didn't hear Ling Feng's words, spoke softly, "Brother Lin, I will never forget how you've saved me these times! If I can ever avenge my parents, even if one day you want to kill me, all you need to do is tell me!"

Ling Feng frowned slightly. Inoue Sakura's gaze was very clear, and there was no sign of panic or unease after having just experienced the bloodshed, which gave Ling Feng a very strange feeling.

Before Ling Feng could say anything, Inoue Sakura released his sleeve and gently kissed his face, "Brother Lin, I need to rest now!"

Standing outside the room, Ling Feng let out a slight sigh; he was beginning to understand what Inoue Sakura meant.

Inoue Sakura was very smart and rational. She knew very well that returning to the Inoue Family, she wouldn't be met with flowers and applause but endless difficulties and even assassination!

Similarly, Ling Feng's protection of her was certainly not because of a Buddha-like compassion or doing a good deed a day. Ling Feng definitely had his own plans and motives!

She also became increasingly aware that her own promises could not sway the man before her, so, she said what she did for two reasons: one was to tell Ling Feng that she wasn't the kind of girl who could be easily fooled, and the other was to tell Ling Feng; although I don't know your purpose, as long as you help me avenge my parents, I would be at your disposal in the future, even unto death!

With wolves in front and tigers behind, Inoue Sakura knew none of her so-called uncles and the Great Elder within the Inoue Family truly cared about her. Thus, she decided to seek external support, and Ling Feng was the most suitable choice!

Ling Feng shook his head, a flash of admiration in his eyes, "If... if Inoue Sakura becomes the Clan Leader of the Inoue Family, that wouldn't be a bad choice at all!"

Ling Feng, squinting his eyes, seemed to be pondering something.

Dawn broke, and the cruise ship had arrived at Tokyo Port. Outside, a convoy from the Inoue Family was ready.

When Inoue Sakura and Haruko boarded the stretched Lincoln, Ling Feng was stopped.

"Sorry, your place is in the back!" A man from the Inoue Family looked at Ling Feng with some disdain and said.

Ling Feng replied indifferently, "I am Miss Sakura's personal bodyguard..."

"I don't care who you are, you don't have the right to ride in the same car as Miss Sakura!" The man said coldly, "As a servant, you should understand your place!"

Ling Feng's expression turned cold, "Understand my place as a servant? Sorry, that's a skill exclusive to you Fusang people. I think we Huaxia people could never learn to be a servant in our lifetimes."

"Baka!" The man was angry, his gaze icy as he looked at Ling Feng, "If you continue to be insolent, I will have to teach you a lesson on behalf of the Inoue Family!"

Then he snorted coldly, "Miss Sakura's safety will naturally be protected by us!"

Ling Feng laughed, "Yesterday someone called Inoue Ten said the same thing, and yet, Miss Sakura was targetted for assassination that very day. If it hadn't been for me, your Miss Sakura would be a corpse now! So... get out of my way!"

The man was shocked, his face alternating between pale and red. Inoue Ten was one of the strongest in the Inoue Family.

At that moment, Inoue Sakura opened the car door and said coldly, "Mr. Lin is my personal bodyguard, and besides me, no one else has the right to give him orders! Do you understand?"

At that moment, there was no weakness or compromise on Inoue Sakura's face, only coldness and unyielding determination.

"Yes, Miss Sakura!" The man quickly lowered his head and spoke.

Ling Feng gave a slight smile and slid into the car.

The man clenched his teeth and took a few deep breaths before turning and getting into the car in front.

In the Lincoln, Haruko's gaze towards Ling Feng was devoid of the arrogance it had held before. She was still shaken by the event from the day before, and couldn't help but wonder: if it hadn't been for Ling Feng, might the only daughter of Miss Inoue Kaoru have met her demise?

"Auntie Haruko, will I meet the Great Elder Grandfather soon?" Inoue Sakura asked, "Is there anything I should be mindful of?"

Haruko smoothed her hair and said, "The Great Elder is the spiritual pillar of the Inoue Family. He is a kind and wise man! However, I still hope that you don't mention too much about your life in Huaxia. After all…"

Haruko did not continue, but Inoue Sakura understood. Her mother's decisions had caused severe harm to the Inoue Family. It was likely that even now, many still harbored resentment over it. But with only her remaining in the clan leader's line, they had no choice but to reach a compromise, hadn't they?

Then, Inoue Sakura began to inquire about Inoue Ki and Inoue You, to which Haruko replied, one by one. However, through her words and behavior, it was clear that Haruko was quite wary of the two adopted sons.

The motorcade had been driving for over an hour and had entered the Tokyo urban area when it was stopped by a group of people.

"What's going on?" Inoue Sakura was puzzled. Weren't the Inoue Family supposed to be powerful? Why were they stopped just as they entered the Tokyo urban area?

Haruko was also baffled. As she opened the car door, she heard a commotion outside.

"Let's go out and see," said Inoue Sakura, glancing at Ling Feng.

Ling Feng shrugged, "I don't mind. It just so happens that I too want to see who has the audacity to disrespect the Inoue Family."

Once out of the car, Ling Feng realized that it was a small squad of about ten people who had stopped the Inoue Family's motorcade, yet each of them exuded a defiant air.

"Kurofuji Youshun, we are the Inoue Family's motorcade. How dare you stop us? Do you know the consequences?" the motorcade's manager stepped forward and said sternly.

Kurofuji Youshun, a man of about twenty-five, didn't care about the questioning of the Inoue Family member. He lay back lazily against his car and replied, "Inoue Family? Really scary, huh! If it were the Inoue Family from twenty years ago, they might have had a bit of clout that commanded respect. But now, your clan leader is dead. What's there for you to swagger about? It's hilarious."

"You…" the leader of the Inoue Family managed to say through clenched teeth, "Kurofuji Youshun, some things must not be spoken carelessly, it will bring trouble upon you!"

Kurofuji Youshun laughed with a snort, "What? Trying to threaten me? Save it! But my demand is simple, let us inspect your motorcade. If there's no issue, naturally we will let you pass. Otherwise…"

"Impossible!" declared a member of the Inoue Family.

This motorcade was meant to welcome Miss Sakura. If they were to submit to a search by Kurofuji Youshun, it would be as if the Inoue Family's dignity had been flushed down the toilet!

Although the Inoue Family had fallen, they were still one of the three major families. How could they possibly submit to the whims of a junior like Kurofuji Youshun?

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