"Hmph, Chizuru Gongyu has always been quite cunning. This time, I assume she didn't just send us an invitation; the other Aoki and Munemasa Clans likely got one as well."

Asakawa Kaori snorted coldly and said.

If Chizuru Gongyu had only invited her, there would be no need for a formal invitation; a simple phone call would have sufficed.

"As for the purpose, it should be to discuss how to target Feipu Manor and how to divide the benefits."

Asakawa Kaori's eyes flickered with light as she spoke.

"Miss Kaori, should we accept the invitation?"

Asakawa Yuudou asked.

"Of course we should go. If we don't, and the three families reach some agreement, the benefits originally discovered by our Asakawa Clan would have to be handed over to them."

Asakawa Kaori's eyes flashed as she spoke directly.

Xishi Park is located in a remote area of Yunshui City, far from the suburbs, and is a private Japanese-style garden, sparsely populated and quite secluded, owned by the Chizuru Clan.

Inside the garden.

The maple leaves were fiery red, falling into a clear lake within the manor.

In the lake, a group of red koi swam freely, occasionally breaking the surface, creating a unique scenery with the falling red leaves.

Above the lake, there was a red bridge. At both ends of the bridge, the pathway was paved with clean pebbles, lined with traditional Japanese stone lanterns, leading to a wooden pavilion.

The pavilion had eight corners.

There were long strings extending to the surrounding maple trees. On these strings were beautifully folded paper cranes, with wind chimes hanging between them.

The gentle breeze blew, causing the paper cranes to sway softly, with the sound of the wind chimes melodiously ringing.

At the same time, in that pavilion, there was already a silhouette present.

The figure wore a bright red kimono, adorned with exquisitely embroidered cranes.

The figure was slender, with long black hair draping down, contrasting with the red kimono. The person's skin was quite fair, and their face was enhanced with delicate makeup.

Red lips, defined eyebrows, the beauty was striking, with a consistent soft smile, holding a round fan in hand.

However, if not looked at closely, one might mistake this person for a beautiful woman. Upon closer inspection, it was evident that this was a man, with a slightly protruding Adam's apple at his neck.

Asakawa Kaori, Asakawa Yuudou, and Suzuki Baihui, led by a maid, arrived at the Spirit Pavilion and saw this person.

"Yo, Kaori dear, long time no see. I didn't expect you to be the first to arrive."

In the wooden pavilion, the person in the red kimono brightened upon seeing Asakawa Kaori, a lovely smile blossomed, with a slightly sharp voice.

Hearing Chizuru Gongyu's voice, Asakawa Kaori immediately felt goosebumps, her expression turning slightly unnatural.

If a woman had said this, calling her 'sister' or such, it wouldn't be anything peculiar—except it was a man.

However, Asakawa Kaori dared not underestimate the person before her.

The Chizuru Clan, being one of Japan's three major clans, was no less prestigious than their Asakawa Clan.

And Chizuru Gongyu was known for his deep cunning. Not long ago, an important subsidiary clan under the Chizuru family tried to secede after gaining strength but was dismantled within just a few days by Gongyu's ruthless methods.

Moreover, Chizuru Gongyu was a Ninja Art genius, though no one had ever seen him in action. Asakawa Kaori knew this guy had already reached Human-level Ninja three years ago.

Aside from being an effeminate Human-Demon, this guy was nearly perfect in other aspects, like tea art, Go, etc.

"Kaori dear, why are you standing there? Come sit, try this Huaxia's Rainy After West Lake Longjing."

Chizuru Gongyu wore a smile akin to a long-lost sister greeting another.

On the wooden table in front of Chizuru Gongyu, there was a finely crafted tea set. His fingers were long, and his tea-making skills were remarkably adept.

The hot water poured into the delicate porcelain cup, releasing an elegant aroma of tea that immediately wafted through the air.

Kaori gave a nod, sat down, and took a sip from the porcelain cup. The delicate aroma of the tea exploded on her tongue, then spread throughout her body.

"Kaori dear, you're quite lucky. If the people from those two clans don't arrive soon, there won't be any freshly brewed Longjing left for them, don't you think so, Kaori dear?"

Chizuru Gongyu gave a gentle smile, looking at Kaori.

"Heh."

Asakawa Kaori chuckled lightly, but in her heart, she had cursed that effeminate Human-Demon several times over, feeling goosebumps listening to him talk.

While the two were enjoying tea, a maid led two figures towards them.

One of the figures was dressed in white, with a fairly handsome face and a few proud expressions in his eyes, holding a folding fan as if indulging in elegance.

Behind the white-clad youth, one step back, was an old man with a face full of wrinkles. The old man's expression was sullen, and more particularly, he had only one right ear.

If Qin Yang were here, he would undoubtedly recognize that it was Munemasa Aozora, who had failed to attack Xu Xinghan the other day and had his left ear chopped off by him.

And in front of Munemasa Aozora, the young man in white was Munemasa Mutai, the third-generation direct lineage of the Munemasa family, and the chosen successor nurtured by the Munemasa Clan.

"Kaori, I didn't expect you to be here first."

Seeing Asakawa Kaori in the pavilion, Munemasa Mutai smiled at the corners of his mouth and quickened his pace.

The way he looked at Asakawa Kaori was clearly filled with a sense of possessiveness.

"Oh, I say, Munemasa Mutai, are your eyes only for Kaori dear? Didn't you notice Gongyu is here too?"

Chizuru Gongyu slightly pouted, glancing with a touch of melancholy, and said.

Upon hearing this, Munemasa Mutai's expression immediately stiffened, silently cursing that effeminate Human-Demon in his heart.

Chizuru Gongyu looked like a woman, and his voice also resembled a typical female voice. However, Munemasa Mutai knew full well that this guy was a man, though his heart leaned towards a few degrees of per...version, preferring women's clothes, wearing makeup, and habitually taking female hormones.

"Heh, Gongyu, how could I forget you."

Munemasa Mutai smirked at the corners of his mouth, chuckling, albeit sickened by the effeminate Human-Demon, unable to voice it openly.

Chizuru Gongyu's eyes shifted, settling on Munemasa Aozora, with a flicker in his eyes.

"Hehe, Munemasa Mutai, your Munemasa Clan people are quite unique. Is it trendy now to have only one ear?"

Chizuru Gongyu laughed and said.

Upon hearing this, Munemasa Aozora's face turned even gloomier. Having his ear cut off by that Chinese brat was something he'd always regarded as a shame.

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