Comprehension against the sky, creating the Five Thunders in the real world

He allowed Honda to distort the truth to his face.

"There must be a mole within our ranks; this matter must be thoroughly investigated!"

"And Lin Beichen and Yu Feng—I will never let them get away with this!"

The commotion caused by Lin Beichen and Yu Feng this time was indeed too eye-catching.

Despite the all-out search by the high-ranking officials of Japan, some clues were eventually obtained. The tavern owner—the middleman who had helped Lin Beichen obtain intelligence—secretly made another ill-gotten gain. He sold information about Lin Beichen and Yu Feng to Japan, but cleverly concealed his betrayal so well that probably no one suspects him to this day.

Who could have imagined that the person who just provided crucial intelligence was actually a traitor? It's truly unbelievable, and one has to admit, this person's methods were indeed brilliant.

"Is the intelligence reliable? Are Lin Beichen and Yu Feng truly our targets for this operation?" Honda Kawa repeatedly confirmed. This matter is of paramount importance and cannot be compromised. Sakura has suffered repeated setbacks and is no longer capable of stirring up trouble. It urgently needs to recuperate and rebuild, while also guarding against other forces taking advantage of its weakness.

Even if the plan fails, they must save face and make the invaders pay a heavy price. Without severely punishing the invading enemy, it will be difficult to quell public anger.

“Absolutely no problem, the source of the information is highly reliable.” Teppanyaki Taiga assured Honda Kawa with certainty: “This is a clue that a kind-hearted citizen obtained by chance, and I believe it to be very likely true. I am willing to vouch for it with my own integrity.”

"Are you really that sure?" the other man questioned. He didn't entirely trust Tieban Dahe; if they got the wrong target, all their efforts would be in vain.

"Please trust me, this time it's absolutely reliable. That person is a distant relative of my uncle's niece's aunt's husband. With this connection, plus the large sum of money I paid—you know, the reward I offered was quite tempting—to complete the task entrusted to me by Lord Hondakawa..."

Tieban Dahe then launched into a long, boastful spiel, exaggerating how much effort he had put into the matter. The crowd only half-believed his story.

"The more we listen, the less reliable it seems. The source of this information is too convoluted." This thought couldn't help but cross everyone's minds; it just seemed absurd. Can information bought with money really be accurate? Could it be fabricated to collect a reward?

"There's absolutely no mistake! You all don't need to look at me like that. I've received plenty of fake news, but this one is absolutely true. I believe Lord Honda has already verified it." Teppanyaki Taiga was full of confidence, completely ignoring the doubts of others.

His words immediately silenced all doubt—the implication being that Hondakawa had confirmed the intelligence was accurate. To question it further would be tantamount to questioning Lord Hondakawa's judgment. Good heavens, didn't this mean the enemy had infiltrated the command structure? Therefore, this intelligence had to be true, even if it was false… it had to be treated as true.

Beneath the surface, turbulent undercurrents surge, while the surface remains calm. This is the calm before the storm. Lin Beichen and Yu Feng have been placed on the assassination list by the Kingdom of Sakura, putting them in grave danger. This time, the Kingdom of Sakura has not only deployed special assassins from its military but has also issued global warrants for Lin Beichen and Yu Feng, with a hefty bounty that would tempt countless assassins and mercenaries.

“Even if he has extraordinary abilities, he can’t escape this trap.” Teppanyaki Taiga assured Honda Kawa, “I am certain he will die. Please rest assured, Lord Honda Kawa, he will definitely not live past next month.” This time, he even dispatched the assassins trained by his family, determined to take the lives of Lin Beichen and Yu Feng first.

He swore it wasn't for the bounty—was he the kind of person who only cared about profit? He was purely thinking of the interests of the Sakura Kingdom and the prestige of Lord Hondagawa.

“Very good, I am pleased that you have this awareness.” Honda had just finished speaking when he was interrupted by a voice: “Heh, aren’t you afraid of biting your tongue in the wind?”

Someone was so arrogant as to openly interrupt Honda's speech; this was blatant provocation. Everyone turned to look at the source of the voice, wanting to see who dared to speak so recklessly in such a setting. However, when they saw who had spoken, everyone's expression changed slightly.

The speaker was none other than one of the most feared masters in the Sakura Kingdom, a shining star in the assassin world—the top ninja Noryusuke.

"Norasuke, what brilliant idea do you have?" Hondakawa wasn't angry; he knew Norasuke's character well. "Do you really think these methods aren't enough to get rid of two Chinese people? Are they really that terrifying? Or... have you fought them before?"

Hondakawa knew perfectly well that Norasuke was a bloodthirsty madman!

The thought process of a madman is difficult for ordinary people to understand. The reason he interrupted me was not out of provocation, but because it was simply the truth. In other words, Lin Beichen is indeed not easy to deal with.

He had actually already considered this point.

He just didn't understand. Could it be that even paying such a high price wouldn't kill him?
“That’s right. I’ve fought him before. He’s no ordinary person. It would be extremely difficult to take his life.”

Norasuke spoke with a slightly serious expression.

He had personally experienced how terrifying Lin Beichen was.

To kill him would come at an unknown cost.

Or rather, he's impossible to kill! This is someone who can foresee good fortune and misfortune.

Taking his life would be extremely difficult; even a top ninja like Norasuke wouldn't dare say he could take Lin Beichen's head. However, he was quite interested in the matter.

The more unkillable a person is, the more he wants to kill them.

This is also a challenge for him.

People who are difficult for others to kill are equally troublesome for him.

I've fought him several times before, but I haven't been able to kill him.

"I will go all out this time, but whether I can kill him in the end is still unknown."

"It's only because you didn't pay enough attention to the dragon vein."

"Although I don't understand feng shui and metaphysics, I do know that the dragon vein of Japan has been damaged, leading to abnormal weather in various regions. Typhoons have made landfall in our country many times, haven't they? Do you know why every time a typhoon approaches China, it turns and heads towards us?"

Norasuke's words made everyone present look extremely ugly.

Many similar incidents have indeed occurred recently.

Earthquakes are becoming more frequent.

Coastal areas are also frequently hit by tsunamis.

For Japan, the land of cherry blossoms, almost everywhere is a coastal area.

The people are suffering terribly and have no energy left to complain.

Natural disasters and man-made calamities are unavoidable; we can only silently endure them.

They were unaware that all of this was caused by damage to the dragon vein. If the public knew the truth, it would likely lead to a loss of popular support, a reality they were unwilling to face.

“The dragon vein’s fortune is of utmost importance, yet you paid no attention to it before.”

"Heh, it's too late to salvage it now."

"I can only say that you are utterly foolish."

Norasuke never beats around the bush.

He cursed as he pleased, and no one dared to object.

This is definitely a ruthless killer who doesn't blink an eye. If you anger him, you can expect others to come and collect your corpse. The others remained silent, but finally someone mustered up the courage to say, "It's too late to say anything more now. What we should be thinking about now is how to get rid of Lin Beichen and Yu Feng."

"If you can't kill them, then shut up."

"From now on, our Japan needs to keep a low profile."

No sooner had he finished speaking than Norasuke made his move.

Norasuke had never been contradicted to his face before, let alone in such a public setting. Didn't Norasuke have any pride? This put him in a difficult position; if it was too difficult, he might as well not do it at all.

"Whoosh—"

A flash of sword light flashed.

The head of the high-ranking official who had just spoken fell to the ground instantly.

Before he could even react, he saw his own body and the gushing blood.

My head is gone?

The moment the thought crossed his mind, he realized he was already dead.

The meeting room was completely silent; no one dared to utter another word.

The comrade who just died is the best example; provoking Noryōsuke was the most foolish thing to do. Why did you have to speak up in front of this god of death?

Isn't this asking for death?

It's like an old man eating poison—he's tired of living.

It's like lighting a lamp in the middle of the night to go to the outhouse—actively seeking to die.

"Whether or not we succeed in killing Lin Beichen and his companion, I will give you a generous reward. Even if we fail, it doesn't matter; you are our most important strategic resource. Your existence will, to a large extent, make other forces wary of us," Honda said, forcing a smile.

……

Meanwhile, in southern China.

Lin Beichen and Yu Feng did not carry out a mission, but instead came to a remote town. Their main purpose in coming here was to avoid trouble and escape a potential crisis.

Even Lin Beichen could only seek refuge here for the time being.

He can foresee good or bad fortune, but he cannot change the established reality.

According to his calculations, the best course of action is to hide and wait out the storm.

Caution is the best policy; this is not the time to be reckless.

A cool breeze blew gently, carrying the moist scent of the lake. Watching the sun slowly rise over the riverbank and a flock of egrets fly past the rosy dawn, fishing boats had already set off to fish.

Early bird gets the worm.

Hardworking people always inspire respect.

The other person's life may not be as turbulent as his, but it still makes Lin Beichen yearn for it.

Sometimes, tranquility is the most precious thing.

Of course, those who are accustomed to this kind of tranquility often find it difficult to appreciate how precious this peace is. Humans are always like this; desires are endless, and only after losing something do we understand the beauty of what we once had. Just like Yu Feng before us, he was almost driven mad by the suffocation he felt.

This remote place, so secluded that even birds wouldn't land there, was really hard for Yu Feng to adapt to.

He couldn't stand the atmosphere, and to make matters worse, he had to cook for himself.

Yu Feng hated cooking the most, but now he had no choice but to do the laundry and cook. Recalling the carefree days when he was waited on hand and foot, he couldn't help but sigh with regret. The past was much more comfortable.

……

"Stop complaining, it's good to rest here for a while."

"Fishing is quite relaxing, isn't it?" Lin Beichen glanced at the listless Yu Feng and casually comforted him.

He understood that Yu Feng wasn't incapable of enduring hardship.

This guy isn't incapable of being alone; he simply dislikes overly peaceful environments. He craves adventure and is practically fearless. Keeping him stuck in one place doing nothing is worse than hell.

But people always change.

Soon, the fishing rod in Yu Feng's hand started to move.

Clearly, a fish had taken the bait, and his expression immediately changed.

Then it engaged in a tug-of-war with its "opponent" in the water, which lasted for more than half an hour.

Fine beads of sweat had already seeped onto Yu Feng's forehead.

At this moment, his eyes shone brightly, and his previous listless appearance vanished completely.

It's clear that Yu Feng has found a new hobby!
The mundane and monotonous life may soon be disrupted.

"Finally, a fish took the bait. After waiting for more than an hour, a fish finally bit the bait."

Yu Feng couldn't help but burst into laughter.

The higher the expectations, the greater the disappointment tends to be.

He was incredibly excited, but when he saw the small fish being pulled from the water, he was stunned. He never imagined that the fish he had worked so hard to catch was only half the size of his palm, leaving him feeling deeply frustrated.

Actually, he doesn't have any requirements regarding the size of the fish.

But without comparison, there is no harm; seeing Lin Beichen's gains, he couldn't help but feel powerless.

Why is there such a huge difference between people?

Could divination techniques even be used for fishing? If so, that's outrageous. You see, he had switched fishing rods and spots with Lin Beichen several times before, but each time, it seemed like his luck was sucked away by the other, which made him very resentful.

"Don't look at me like that. Fishing is all about mindset. I didn't use any cheats. You're just too impetuous. You need to work on your temperament." Lin Beichen said calmly.

Hearing this, Yu Feng also fell silent.

He has honed his skills in all aspects.

The only area where I truly lack is in cultivating my mental state.

"Hey, young man, you're fishing so early in the morning, what a great mood you're in!"

The old man, returning from fishing, saw Lin Beichen and Yu Feng and smiled faintly.

He recognized the two young men.

They are people from out of town who recently moved to the town.

Although their exact origins are unclear, it's evident that these two are not short of money.

If I'm not mistaken.

This is probably what is meant by experiencing life.

"Haha, old man, you also get up quite early."

Yu Feng couldn't help but laugh, because his fishing rod stirred again as he spoke.

"I'm just trying to make a living, unlike you guys who are here to enjoy a peaceful life." Faced with Yu Feng's teasing, the old man remained quite calm and instead revealed the truth in one sentence.

"Sir, you have a good eye. You saw right through me."

Lin Beichen nodded. Fully integrating into this small town wasn't easy. These seemingly simple things are often the hardest to accomplish. The town's population was small, and most of the villages were interconnected, so everyone basically knew each other.

Outsiders are easily recognized.

It's difficult to truly integrate into the local atmosphere without staying there for at least six months. However, Lin Beichen doesn't need to go to that extent; what they need to be wary of are external threats.

—Especially enemies from outside of China.

The old man could tell because he was a native of the area.

Outsiders would certainly not notice anything amiss, unless there's a spy within the organization, which is highly unlikely. No more than five people know their whereabouts, and their superiors wouldn't leak information about them. Therefore, for now, they are quite safe and pose no danger. (End of Chapter)