Chapter 950: Chapter 946: An Invitation Card
Xiao Tian did not follow Sugai Yasuaki’s expectation and ask what kind of explanation he wanted. Instead, he said, "Then, my apologies. I have already given you the explanation you asked for. Whether you’re satisfied or not is not something I can worry about!"
"Don’t you think that’s unfair?" Although Sugai Yasuaki still maintained politeness, the coldness in his tone was unmistakable, and anyone could feel it.
Xiao Tian responded without hesitation, "I don’t think so!"
For a moment, Sugai Yasuaki felt an urge to curse. Throughout the conversation, Xiao Tian had not used a single interrogative sentence. His responses were not only straightforward but also very forceful, as if he’d want to knock someone into a wall with just one sentence.
Before this, Sugai Yasuaki had never encountered such a situation.
After observing for a while, Sugai Yasuaki noticed that Xiao Tian had no intention of backing down. He finally abandoned his original plan, suddenly intensifying his tone and said, "If that’s the case, then I’ll have to get the explanation I want in my own way."
As soon as he finished speaking, Sugai Yasuaki suddenly slammed the table, causing the teacup by his hand to topple over instantly on the table. Strangely enough, the tea didn’t flow across the table; instead, it floated in mid-air, like a flying knife straight towards Xiao Tian.
Xiao Tian casually lifted the teacup in front of him, drank it all, and then placed it horizontally in his hand. When that knife-like water blade approached Xiao Tian, it shattered in mid-air and then fell into Xiao Tian’s teacup in a bizarre manner, without spilling a drop!
Having done all this, Xiao Tian still had no intention of stopping. He immediately splashed the tea towards Sugai Yasuaki, only this time the tea did not take the form of a flying knife but transformed into millions of dense flying needles, densely packed, making anyone would shrink from just a glance.
At the moment the flying needles appeared, Sugai Yasuaki’s heart sank swiftly. This seemingly identical technique involved far more than a simple change in appearance; it required profound control of True Qi and precise manipulation of force.
Too much or too little would not do!
Despite the fact that Sugai Yasuaki was capable of creating more complex forms, he admitted he couldn’t condense so many flying needles at once like Xiao Tian did.
In a moment of contemplation, the dense cluster of flying needles was already approaching. Sugai Yasuaki waved his hand immediately, and the momentum of thousands of silver needles came to an abrupt stop, then simultaneously shattered, releasing an outburst of contained True Qi that forced him to step back.
After the mist of water dissipated, Sugai Yasuaki felt a deep sense of fear, knowing that if Xiao Tian had wanted to take his life just now, it would have been entirely possible.
Thinking about this, Sugai Yasuaki let out a bitter laugh, "Seems like I won’t be able to get the explanation I wanted today!"
Without waiting for a response, he continued speaking to himself, "However, this works too. After all, we wouldn’t have known each other without a fight. How about we become friends?"
"Of course!" Xiao Tian stood up and proactively extended his hand, silently offering Sugai Yasuaki a way out.
His goal had been achieved, and he had a rough judgment of what kind of person Sugai Yasuaki was, so there was no need to oppose him anymore.
After a few short breaths, Sugai Yasuaki’s face quickly took on a sincere smile, likewise extending his hand and tightly gripping Xiao Tian’s, each harboring their own thoughts.
In fact, right after the brief exchange, Sugai Yasuaki couldn’t help but have the intent to recruit Xiao Tian. Now, although in the Mizuno Clan he was in his prime, he often felt the pressure of being constantly watched, which made him inevitably think about future matters.
"In a few days, it will be my wedding day, and I hope you can attend my wedding!" As he spoke, Sugai Yasuaki had already pulled out a red invitation, extending it to Xiao Tian with both hands.
Xiao Tian couldn’t help but be taken aback, marvelling internally at the rapid shift in Sugai Yasuaki’s stance. One second he was attacking, and in the next, he returned to conversing as old friends. Such skill is impossible to have without undergoing refinement!
Though surprised, Xiao Tian still accepted it with a smile, causing the eyes of those around him to pop out.
It was an invitation from the royal family, a dream for many that was difficult to obtain, yet Sugai Yasuaki gifted it to someone he met for the first time?!
Even though Xiao Tian indeed possessed qualities worthy of attention, the gift from Sugai Yasuaki seemed a bit overly generous to the onlookers!
Instantly, glances full of admiration, surprise, and even shock fell onto Xiao Tian.
Being the focus of everyone’s gaze, Xiao Tian himself appeared quite unaffected, showing not a hint of being overwhelmed, and somehow exuded a relaxed air as if attending or not attending was still up for debate.
However, Sugai Yasuaki did not express any dissatisfaction at all. The more Xiao Tian behaved this way, the more it signaled the necessity of recruiting him.
With such thoughts, Sugai Yasuaki poured himself a cup of wine, urging Xiao Tian not to miss attending, lifted his glass and drank it all in one go, leaving the private room with a full smile.
After he left, Masuda Ryosei and the others naturally dared not linger any longer and quickly followed suit, considering Sugai Yasuaki would never possibly kill them while staying beside Xiao Tian posed a constant threat to their lives.
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Once everyone had left, only Xiao Tian, Xiang Yiting, and Adison Claire remained in the private room, although the two women clearly had no intention of eating anymore, only watching as Xiao Tian feasted alone.
After a moment, Xiang Yiting couldn’t help but say, "You still have the mood to eat now?"
"What does eating have to do with mood?" Xiao Tian tossed a peanut into his mouth as he mumbled.
Xiang Yiting’s eyes widened immediately, feeling her worries had been in vain. She shouldn’t have asked that question initially.
Adison Claire patted Xiang Yiting’s hand, signaling her to calm down, then peeled off half of her face mask and asked, "Do you really intend to attend Sugai Yasuaki’s wedding?"
"Let’s talk about it when the time comes." Xiao Tian set down his chopsticks and gave a somewhat ambiguous response.
However, this was indeed Xiao Tian’s genuine thought, as the upcoming wedding was evidently unusual, truly requiring careful consideration whether to attend or not.
Since the leading figures, one being Sugai Yasuaki, son of the Mizuno Clan higher-up, the other Japanese royal princess, meant Mizuno Clan and Japanese royal family would surely spare no effort to strengthen security and ensure the wedding proceeded perfectly.
With so many experts surrounding the event, even the slightest carelessness could arouse suspicion.
Moreover, both forces had engaged with Xiao Tian before, hence it’s uncertain whether he’d be recognized due to a slip-up.
Needless to say, the consequences of such recognition.
As for Sugai Yasuaki himself, Xiao Tian had a preliminary view, judging him to be of middle to upper caliber overall.
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