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

Why the sudden urge to learn martial arts? That's really strange.

After a moment's hesitation, he finally asked, "Daughter, don't be discouraged. There are plenty of fish in the sea."

"Why be hung up on just one person? If he's not right for you, there are others. Don't be sad about it."
As a father, this was the only way he could comfort him.

He also understood that matters of the heart are complex and difficult to unravel.

A few words of comfort are not enough to truly put Wang Ling at ease.

"Father, what are you saying? I didn't say anything. I've only just met Brother Lin Beichen, how can you jump to conclusions? Did you say something to him?"

Wang Ling suddenly became alert.

His brows were tightly furrowed.

Scenes from TV dramas involuntarily flashed through my mind.

Could it be that his father deliberately made Lin Beichen leave him?
Thinking of these things, Wang Ling's eyes suddenly sharpened.

"Tell me quickly, what did you just say? Were you trying to break us up?"

Wang Ling's sudden question stunned Wang Fugui.

He went to great lengths to bring his daughter together; why would he want to break them up?

If you're incompetent, how can you blame it on your father?
Or did I guess wrong, and is there still hope between them?
But Lin Beichen's cold attitude just now indirectly revealed his stance—he had no intention of dating. Had his daughter misunderstood? Had she misunderstood something? Probably so. Should he remind her? Wang Fugui thought he should remind his daughter.

If we don't remind her and let her continue to indulge in this, it might not be appropriate.

Because her mental state is clearly not right right now.

You're overthinking things.

Lin Beichen has clearly expressed his thoughts.

But this silly girl still naively believed that there was a possibility between the two of them.

“I’d like to say something…” Wang Fugui was about to speak.

But Wang Ling's face was full of infatuated smiles.

Seeing this, he immediately chose to remain silent.

No matter how much I say now, my daughter might not listen.

It might even provoke her rebellious streak. In this situation, it's best to remain silent. Since she wants to learn martial arts, let her suffer a bit. Learning martial arts is no easy task. After a while, if she can't endure the hardship, her enthusiasm will naturally fade, and her feelings for Lin Beichen will also diminish.

That's what Wang Fugui thinks.

"Father, what are you trying to say?"

“I remember you know some masters in Longhu Mountain. Please introduce me to them. I want to learn martial arts!” Wang Ling said seriously, without any intention of joking.

Upon hearing this, Wang Fugui frowned.

He suddenly felt that something was wrong.

The situation seems to be spiraling out of control.

"Training martial arts will be very tough. Are you sure you've thought it through?"

“Besides, you’re a girl, and going to Longhu Mountain will be very inconvenient for you. Are you prepared to endure hardship?” Wang Fugui spoke calmly with his daughter.

My precious daughter has never suffered much hardship since she was a child.

Although she has a talent for dance, martial arts and dancing are two completely different things.

"I've thought it through, and I'm serious."

"Father, please believe me, I will not let you down."

Wang Ling answered firmly.

His expression was resolute, not like he was joking.

The more this was the case, the more uneasy Wang Fugui felt.

"Was I too cold just now? Was that too much of a blow to her?" Lin Beichen couldn't help but reflect on his previous indifferent attitude as he walked home.

A sense of guilt inexplicably arose in my heart.

He was reflecting on whether he had gone too far.

But he didn't know that Wang Ling had completely misunderstood him.

……

Back to the residence.

Yu Feng and the others immediately became excited.

They looked at Lin Beichen's strange expression with great curiosity.

I wonder what Wang Fugui wanted to do by summoning me alone this time.
"Tell me quickly, what did he say to you? Don't try to change the subject; you promised him this yourself."

Yu Feng said seriously.

Lin Beichen did say before he left that he would give everyone a general overview of the situation when he returned.

But how should I put it?
It involves the girl's privacy and should not be disclosed.

After a moment's thought, he still managed to say a few words that downplayed the issue.

"Nothing special, just what you've guessed. They criticized my acting on my own initiative in the last operation and demanded that we be more cautious in our operations within the Empire."

Lin Beichen shrugged, indicating that what he said wasn't a lie.

As for the matter with Wang Ling, it involves personal privacy.

Lin Beichen felt it didn't matter whether he said it or not, as it was unrelated to the mission.

Others didn't pay much attention, and even thought that what Lin Beichen said should be true.

But Norasuke is different from Yuuka.

Norasuke is a professional assassin and one of the top assassins in the country of Sakura.

He could tell Lin Beichen was lying with just one look.

Yu Feng is the same; perhaps he doesn't have the same sharp eye as Noryosuke.

But having spent so many years with Lin Beichen, he could naturally sense whether the other was lying. This was clearly a change of topic, and there must be some unspeakable secret hidden within! Yu Feng wanted to press him directly, but quickly dismissed the idea.

Since Lin Beichen is unwilling to say it outright.

Asking further questions now will not yield any results.

It would be better to wait until others have left and then find an opportunity to ask them in detail.

After everyone had dispersed, Yu Feng checked again and again before coming to Lin Beichen's side.

Curiosity, like a cat's claws scratching at his heart, made him restless.

Yu Feng leaned close to Lin Beichen's ear and whispered:

"Is there something you're hiding from me? Tell me."

"I promise I won't tell anyone. I can understand keeping it from others, but what is our relationship? Brother Lin Beichen, you wouldn't keep it from me too, would you?" Yu Feng's words made Lin Beichen's forehead crease with annoyance.

He knew he couldn't hide it from this guy, but could he just say things like that so casually? As for his relationship with Wang Ling, well, it wasn't really a big deal. He and Wang Ling were completely innocent, and there was absolutely no romantic development between them.

Just as Wang Fugui said.

Wang Ling simply idolizes herself.

From this perspective, it seems there's nothing that can't be said.

After a moment's consideration, Lin Beichen said to Yu Feng:
"Yes, Wang Ling, Wang Fugui's daughter, said she wants to see me."

"I've heard about some of my deeds and admire you. If I'd known you were looking for me for something like this, I definitely wouldn't have gone," Lin Beichen said with a hint of helplessness. This action, however, made Yu Feng grit his teeth and ponder to himself.

I'm your best brother, someone you've been through thick and thin with.

She's heard of your heroic deeds, but why hasn't she heard of mine?

I am from a prominent family, so they should be able to find out about me more easily.

Why did he specifically seek out Brother Lin Beichen? Was it really just admiration? After a moment's thought, Yu Feng frowned, immediately realizing that things weren't so simple! At this moment, Yu Feng transformed into a master detective, pinpointing the crux of the matter:
"Something's not right, there's definitely something wrong."

"In my opinion, Wang Ling might be interested in you."

"Don't rush to refute." Without giving Lin Beichen a chance to speak, Yu Feng silenced him, then continued, "I've also heard of Wang Ling; ordinary people simply don't catch her eye."

I insist on meeting you alone.

She even claimed it was out of admiration. This is clearly problematic; the girl likely has ulterior motives.

After Yu Feng's analysis, Lin Beichen had no room for rebuttal.

It's not that I don't want to refute it, it's just that Yu Feng sees things too clearly.

It's not just a close guess, it's practically identical.

"You actually know her?" Lin Beichen changed the subject, not giving a direct answer.

Yu Feng then answered confidently:
"They're all from prominent families, so it's normal for them to have had contact with each other. I even saw her when I was a child."

"That girl is really fierce; I almost got beaten up by her back then."

To leave Lin Beichen speechless, Yu Feng even brought up old stories. This already spoke volumes: such a fierce girl actually admired Lin Beichen.

They even requested to meet alone.

Is this really just simple worship? There's probably more to it than meets the eye. Their intentions are definitely not pure! With Lin Beichen's intelligence, he should have guessed it long ago.

"What did you say? Brother Lin Beichen, you should have refused, right?"

"Given your personality, you definitely wouldn't agree. Besides, it's only your first meeting, things can't possibly progress this quickly. And you're deliberately hiding it, could there really be something going on?" Yu Feng's face was full of gossip.

Upon hearing this, Lin Beichen clenched his fist.

I almost couldn't resist the urge to punch this guy.

"No, that's not true. She didn't express any such intention; I was just being rather cold."

“At the time, it wasn’t convenient for me to refuse directly. They hadn’t even said it explicitly, so how could I refuse first? Do you think that’s appropriate?” Lin Beichen briefly explained the situation at the time.

Wang Ling did not express her feelings.

He couldn't refuse in this situation.

Maybe they just see him as a friend.

"Well, who knows? Maybe she sees you as a brother."

"I might not believe it if it were anyone else, but with this girl's personality... it's quite possible."

Lin Beichen made a casual remark, but Yu Feng started to analyze it seriously.

Considering Wang Ling's temperament, Yu Feng thought it was not impossible.

If Wang Ling hadn't also had relatively close relationships with women, Yu Feng would have suspected she was a lesbian. Of course, Wang Ling's matter was just a minor episode.

No one paid much attention to it.

……

The next morning.

The group embarked on their journey.

All of them had changed their identities and disguised themselves flawlessly.

A human skin mask combined with heterochromatic hair and eyes completely transformed his appearance.

Currently, they are using the identities prepared by the Chinese authorities, and as long as they are not specifically investigated, they are unlikely to be exposed. The target of this train journey is a person named Tang Jierui.

In addition, some of Tang Jierui's cronies need to be eliminated.

Tang Jierui himself is a proponent of war and has always been hostile towards China.

If Tang Jierui can be dealt with, the Empire's strategy toward China will change. But assassinating Tang Jierui is no easy task; he has bodyguards with him 24 hours a day.

Their whereabouts are even more elusive and difficult to trace.

Those outside the industry have no way of knowing its true identity.

Tang Jierui was fully aware that he would be assassinated by multiple parties.

With various doubles constantly emerging, those who attempt to assassinate Tang Jerry rarely return. Therefore, assassinating Tang Jerry is extremely costly; without absolute certainty, any rash action will only result in death. For this reason, fewer and fewer people dare to target him! Even so, Tang Jerry remains on high alert.

It is no easy task for Lin Beichen and his accomplices to assassinate Tang Jierui.

A long-term plan and meticulous deployment are necessary. The best option is to start with those close to Tang Jierui. Gather intelligence through them, gain their trust, and ultimately escape unscathed after the operation! Lin Beichen and his team have no intention of perishing together; they must prepare an escape route before the operation. They will not resort to a self-destructive approach of trading one for another.

……

"China is our greatest enemy; we must never allow them to develop peacefully."

"You all should understand what I mean. I advocate putting all-out pressure on China. Currently, the small countries to the south and South Korea are both putting pressure on China, and they won't be able to hold out for long. If we don't follow up in time, they will eventually choose to submit." Tang Jierui expressed his views at a high-level meeting.

His statement closely matches the actual development of events.

China has already carried out decapitation strikes against South Korea and other small countries to the south.

The deterrent effect is immense! Currently, neither side nor Japan dares to make any further rash moves.

China is very close to them; if a real fight broke out, they wouldn't be able to withstand it at all.

Some people agree with Tang Jierui's radical remarks.

They believed that China was the biggest obstacle to the empire and must be eliminated as soon as possible.

However, some disagree with this view, believing that confrontation with China would plunge the empire into a bitter war, and might even cause the flames of war to spread to its homeland.

"I support Mr. Tang Jerry's viewpoint."

"We must act before China surpasses us, otherwise we will have no chance in the future. We cannot let them grow stronger." Some people put forward such a mindless opinion.

Someone immediately refuted it.

Do you think we are capable of a full-scale confrontation with China right now?

"Don't let them develop? Ha, that's the most ridiculous joke I've ever heard."

You can't joke like that; China has already grown strong and powerful.

Are we going to wait for them to develop? Can we just say that so casually? If a full-scale war breaks out, the Empire will be in deep trouble. We absolutely cannot resort to force.

The only feasible option at present is economic sanctions.

Only such a standoff could be beneficial to the empire.

Insisting on a head-on confrontation will only result in mutual destruction.

We must never act rashly so that others can ultimately reap the benefits.

The two sides were completely at odds, with no room for compromise.

This is why the two sides have been arguing incessantly.

This issue has been debated for a long time, and the various arguments almost escalated into a fight.

"War is absolutely unacceptable!"

They argued for a full half hour.

Half an hour later, another half hour passed.

They argued from dawn till noon, but to no avail.

In the end, everyone parted on bad terms.

"A bunch of old fogies, expecting to avoid casualties in war? They've been living in comfort for too long."

They have even lost the courage to wage war against China.

What a bunch of useless idiots.

Tang Jierui was furious, angered by his compatriots' cowardice and timidity.

The two sides have differing ideologies, making conflict inevitable.

They took very different approaches when dealing with problems.

Conservatives believed that war should not be started lightly, as it would be detrimental to the empire and could ultimately lead to mutually destructive outcomes. They preferred economic sanctions to such a radical approach.

Conservatives hold this view, but those advocating for war disagree.

The pro-war faction wants to achieve a permanent and complete defeat of China.

However, their ideas were too naive and their arrogance too great.

This approach completely disregards the safety of the empire's people, and the flames of war will inevitably spread to the empire's homeland.

Once war breaks out, this is an unavoidable outcome.

"In an old Chinese saying, this is called 'a sin in the present, a merit for future generations.' It doesn't matter if they don't understand my methods, as long as you do. We don't need to worry about their opinions. We'll find an opportunity to control them and then execute our plan," Tang Jerry said to his colleagues. (End of Chapter)