Chapter 1698: Chapter 980: Five Heroes of One Family
After hearing Yang Xiao’s words, the girl cooperated and swiftly picked out the most crucial information from various documents to read to Yang Xiao.
"The Jiu Mountain Family is one of the oldest families in Japan’s history, holding a significant position domestically. The current family head, Jiushan Cangxuan, is lauded as one of the Three Elders of Japan and is one of the three most senior high-rank Apostles in Japan today."
"The Jiu Mountain Family mainly operates on Shikoku Island in Japan, and the entire Shikoku area is under their control. They have over a dozen subordinate forces, making their overall strength one of the top in Japan."
"Family head Jiushan Cangxuan is one of Japan’s renowned experts and is hailed as Japan’s strongest Apostle in the spiritual artifact category. There is evidence that during one year when the cherry blossoms in Tosaka County did not bloom well and withered before the flower viewing season, Jiushan Cangxuan, upon learning this, used his ability to alter the memories of Tosaka County residents, allowing them to recall the most brilliant moments of cherry blossoms from past years. People flocked to the cherry blossom viewing sites, filled with laughter and joy, singing and dancing under the barren cherry trees, praying and making wishes, becoming a renowned tale."
"The Jiu Mountain Family has an extensive network of friendships in Japan, possessing high influence. Even the past leaders of the Ghost Sect had to show respect to the Jiu Mountain Family. The current leader of the Ghost Sect has also received favors from the Jiu Mountain Family and must show junior courtesy when meeting family head Jiushan Cangxuan."
"But why do I hear that the Ghost Sect’s relationship with the Jiu Mountain Family isn’t too good?" Yang Xiao questioned, as, according to both the woman and Hong Anguo, the Jiu Mountain Family should be benefactors of the current Ghost Sect leader.
"You are right, the Jiu Mountain Family and the Ghost Sect indeed do not get along, because their political views differ. The current Ghost Sect leader is a typical radical, obstinately self-willed, cruel, and violent with strong militaristic thoughts, while the Jiu Mountain Clan is righteous, advocating peace and staying within their means without expansionist ambitions. They understand Japan’s weakness, believing that staying within a corner is safe, but waging war recklessly outside would lead to national disaster, harming themselves and implicating future generations."
"The Ghost Sect leader has always wanted to unify the whole of Japan’s islands, but the Shikoku under the Jiu Mountain Family has expressed clear opposition. Even now, the Jiu Mountain Clan is one of the few forces on Japan’s island that hasn’t sided with the Ghost Sect."
"It is precisely because of the Jiu Mountain Family’s restrictions that the Ghost Sect dares not go too far in many matters."
"According to our intelligence, at a high-profile banquet recently, Jiushan Cangxuan rebuked the Ghost Sect leader, who was the banquet host, in front of the clan leaders of a dozen major forces within Japan, making the latter storm off in anger."
"Had it been someone else, they would have died ten times over, but the current Ghost Sect leader is, firstly, wary of the Jiu Mountain Family’s reputation and power, and secondly, does indeed owe Jiushan Cangxuan a favor, making it inconvenient for him to deal with him personally; otherwise, he would be labeled as ungrateful."
"The Japanese carry the cultural heritage of Sheng Tang, still placing significance on reputation. This Ghost Sect leader who has usurped his master’s position in an improper way has always sought the support of the noble Jiu Mountain Family, but every attempt at goodwill has been met with scolding, to the point where even his father would be dragged out to be whipped posthumously. Now, the relationship between the two has reached rock bottom."
"Moreover, we have intelligence indicating that the affection between the Ghost Sect leader and Jiushan Cangxuan is nearly exhausted; some forces under the Ghost Sect have begun secretly acting against the Jiu Mountain Family."
"Those ninjas from Japan’s Iga Sect?" Yang Xiao suddenly recalled the elite ninja team who had Jiu Mountain Family’s possessions.
"You’re right, the Japan’s Iga Sect has pledged allegiance to the Ghost Sect. Although they appear independent on the surface, they have become the Ghost Sect leader’s dogs, acting as his private army for dirty work. Over the years, our brothers along the coast have frequently clashed with them. This sect’s methods are bizarre, making them challenging to deal with." The Mu Girl, sent by headquarters, evidently knew many secrets unknown to ordinary people.
Yang Xiao had faced off against a ninja squad from the Kah Party in a secret realm, so he understood their fierceness. The ninja squad he fought was just a remnant force, already battered by the Yi Sect’s advance troops.
Yet even such a remnant force managed to wipe out several elite teams dispatched by major domestic forces, nearly annihilating all other teams that infiltrated the secret realm.
The two strongest fighters had a space-type magical artifact and a curse-type magical artifact, both rare treasures that caused considerable trouble.
During this time, Yang Xiao learned a lot about the Jiu Mountain Family from the girl, who was evidently well-prepared for the journey.
When the plane announcement indicated a half-hour landing time, Yang Xiao ended the conversation, and both donned eye masks, closing their eyes to rest and gather strength for the journey ahead.
Half an hour later, as the plane landed smoothly, while stepping down the gangway, a middle-aged man in a suit quickly approached and warmly shook hands with Yang Xiao: "Mr. Yang Xiao, welcome to Shikoku, it’s been a tiring journey! I am Jiusan Moyu, my father is already waiting for you at the residence."
Yang Xiao didn’t expect the man’s Chinese to be so fluent. He had reviewed the Jiu Mountain Family’s genealogy and knew that Jiusan Moyu is the son of Jiu Mountain family head Jiushan Cangxuan. To have the son personally welcome him was indeed a gesture of immense respect.
