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Without waiting for Uesugi Kiyoshi's reply, she quickly nodded, answering her own question.

"Oh, right, you're supposed to be doing some work today, investigating this rain. What's wrong? Did you run into trouble?"

Uesugi Kiyoshi shrugged and shook his head, saying, "It's alright. The Collectors Association's agents are quite capable, and their intelligence is very useful. There are quite a few suspicious points, but we'll just check them one by one."

"That's not why I came here—Fuyao, do you have any knowledge of [gods]?"

Li Fuyao didn't seem surprised by this question.

"Qing, you need to understand one thing: all the extraordinary things in this world are based on the strength of the spirit, or to put it more thoroughly, the difference between being extraordinary and not is on the soul. Even martial arts practitioners who are good at physical strength still need to use their beliefs to drive their extraordinary power and give back to their physical strength."

"The same is true of the gods."

"There were originally no gods in this world. When the awe and worship that a certain extraordinary person received reached a certain limit, their dream world underwent a change. It broke through the barrier of [humanity], and their vision became very high. Many people's dreams, in their eyes, transformed into stars. The entire dream world that encompassed all living beings became the starry sea in their hearts."

"Through faith, countless star-like dreams are connected to one person. The mixed supernatural powers gather, are refined and purified by him, and become a power that is higher than the common supernatural powers - that power is called [divine power]."

"This is the origin of the original gods. Especially in Japan, everything can be a god, which makes sense. As long as people believe in them, the gods will live on forever. Famous daimyo, emperors, military commanders, demons and monsters in the mountains and fields, and even unique weather phenomena can all give birth to the prototype of gods after receiving sacrifices and worship from humans."

Li Fuyao lightly covered her lips, yawned, her eyes were leisurely, and her words were meaningful.

"Gods are not necessarily all very strong, but they generally all have troublesome methods."

"The Dongzhao God you slew that day was, after all, a human who became a god. Before he was revered as the Dongzhao Great Power Manifestation, his strength was average and his level was limited. He was only there as a leader. His methods were crude, and he couldn't even understand how to use a god's body. It was his fate that you ended him with one strike."

"But not all gods are that weak."

"Oh, by the way, the Linkers among the extraordinary are actually the prototypes of gods. Their source of power is similar to something like faith. So I don't really recommend that you link with heroic spirits, even if it will temporarily increase your strength."

"Qing, only one's own strength is true strength."

If Uesugi Kiyoshi remembers correctly, this is the second time Li Fuyao has said this.

He nodded thoughtfully. This trip wasn't a complete waste. Now, the concept of gods was beginning to take shape in his mind.

Gathering faith and transforming it into power may not necessarily make one a strong person, but it certainly gives them formidable skills.

That doesn't sound like much.

Uesugi Kiyoshi's already lukewarm reverence for the gods had completely vanished.

He glanced at the clock on the wall, and Uesugi Kiyoshi's heart skipped a beat. He suddenly said, "I'm going to wander around Arakawa Ward. Do you want to come along?"

Li Fuyao's eyebrows immediately curved into a smile, a slightly ambiguous expression on her face, and she said softly, "Oh, is this a date invitation? How sudden~"

Uesugi Kiyoshi gave a wry smile, wanting to say something, but was silenced.

"Although I really want to agree, it's not possible today."

"My mom came to visit me in Tokyo from Kyoto, and I haven't been able to spend time with her for several days. She's going back to Kyoto this afternoon, and I'm going to have lunch with her, so I don't have time today."

After giving a casual explanation, Li Fuyao rummaged through the books on her desk, took out an old, thread-bound handwritten book, and handed it to Uesugi Kiyoshi.

"Here, consider this compensation."

"Aren't you looking for the Three Genji?"

This book should be helpful to you.

On the book cover, a few blurry words could be vaguely made out.

The Tale of Genji in Edo.

Chapter 165 Mother-in-law visits son-in-law

The Tale of Genji is a book, a long novel written by Murasaki Shikibu, one of the three great female writers of the Heian period. Uesugi Kiyoshi had read some of it.

But with the word "Edo" added to the beginning, he had never heard of it.

Edo in ancient times is what is now the Tokyo metropolitan area.

He flipped through a few pages; the book was incomplete, but it looked like a diary.

He put the book away, intending to read it carefully when he got back, and thanked Uesugi Kiyoshi sincerely.

"Thank you very much. In that case, I'll be going now. Please give my regards to your aunt."

After Li Fuyao nodded, Uesugi Kiyoshi took his leave and went out to deal with his work for the day.

He had just stepped out the door and taken only a few steps when he saw a black sedan slowly pull up in front of him.

The driver's side window rolled down, and Ye San's familiar face appeared in front of Uesugi Kiyoshi. He had a strange smile on his face and gave Uesugi Kiyoshi a look that said "good luck."

Before Uesugi Kiyoshi could even process what was going on, the passenger door opened, and Li Taisui, dressed in a dark Tang suit, stepped out. He glanced at Uesugi Kiyoshi sideways, snorted coldly, ignored him, and instead solicitously opened the back door of the car with an umbrella.

A beautiful woman dressed in flowing sleeves, gentle and graceful, was helped off the carriage by Li Taisui, revealing her true appearance.

Uesugi Kiyoshi paused for a moment, then, upon seeing the face that bore a striking resemblance to Li Fuyao, he instantly drew a conclusion.

This must be Li Fuyao's mother, right?

I've heard Yuichi mention that she seems to be a young lady from a prominent family, named Phoenix Courtyard Nene.

Yes, that should be it. Looking at the deep affection in Li Taisui's eyes as he looked at this beauty, Uesugi Kiyoshi nodded affirmatively.

He didn't hesitate; instead, he braved the rain, stepped forward, and bowed, performing the courtesy due to a junior.

"Grand Duke Jupiter, I've been injured and busy lately, so I haven't been able to come and express my gratitude. Please forgive me."

Uesugi Kiyoshi was referring to the Tai Sui Gang sending people to help him.

Then, he turned his gaze to Phoenix Courtyard Nene, his tone becoming even gentler and more respectful.

"Hello, Auntie. It's a pleasure to meet you. I'm Uesugi Kiyoshi, a friend of Fuyao. I'm very grateful for the great care she's given me."

He had barely finished speaking when Li Taisui let out another heavy snort.

"No need for a personal visit to express your gratitude. The farther you stay from my house, the better. And it's best if you never come back!"

The fact that Uesugi Kiyoshi had been hanging around the Hyakumonkan keeping an eye on Li Fuyao lately couldn't have escaped his notice. He was seething with anger, feeling that his precious cabbage was about to be eaten by this cunning little pig, and he was very depressed!

The cold snort had barely left his lips when it turned into a muffled groan.

Uesugi Kiyoshi watched as Phoenix Inu Nene's slender hand naturally touched Li Taisui's waist, and then rotated 180 degrees.

He felt pain just looking at it!

She gave Li Taisui a subtle glare, and then Phoenix Courtyard Ningning's smile became more friendly.

She stepped forward, carefully examined Uesugi Kiyoshi, and said softly, "Ah, you must be Uesugi-kun. I've often heard Fuyao mention you."

"Fuyao's father is a man of few words and has a strange temper. Don't take it to heart. He was just joking. You're welcome to come to our house whenever you have time. Hmm, if you have the chance, it would be nice to go to Kyoto with Fuyao. The scenery in Kyoto is completely different from Tokyo and is worth seeing."

"Uesugi-kun is indeed a handsome man. Are you here to see Fuyao? Am I bothering you? Um... Uesugi-kun, are you free at noon today? Would you like to have a simple meal together?"

Phoenix Inu Nene's attitude towards Uesugi Kiyoshi is completely different from that of Li Taisui.

Part of the reason was that she knew that once Li Fuyao set her mind on someone, she probably wouldn't easily change her mind. Her daughter was clearly deeply in love with this young man, so he was most likely to be her future son-in-law.

The main reason was that she had looked at Uesugi Kiyoshi's resume over the past few days, and to be fair, he could be considered outstanding even in the context of Tokyo.

She was making her judgment from the perspective of someone with superhuman abilities.

Moreover, the subtle differences in how fathers and mothers treat their daughters' boyfriends are now on full display.

Uesugi Kiyoshi was taken aback by this sudden enthusiasm, but he did not act rudely and responded immediately.

"Thank you for your kindness, Auntie, but I have official business to attend to today, so I'm afraid I'll have to take up your good intentions. If I have the opportunity next time, I will definitely visit you in Kyoto."

Phoenix Nene didn't insist. She smiled and nodded in agreement, saying, "Yes, for boys, career is more important, but there are many other things that shouldn't be ignored."

"It's rare for Uesugi-kun to have his own career at such a young age. I've had dealings with the parents of that Akutagawa kid, and I've also met the two from the Kudo family before. They're all well-regarded and prestigious families, so it's good for you to get to know them better. The more friends you have, the better."

"If you encounter any difficulties, have Fuyao contact me. Although the name Phoenix Academy is far away in Kyoto, it can still be of some use in Tokyo. Please don't hesitate to ask."

The way the mother-in-law looked at her son-in-law made Uesugi Kiyoshi feel uneasy. Coupled with Li Taisui's angry glare and dark face, Uesugi Kiyoshi awkwardly smiled and made a few perfunctory remarks before making an excuse to slip away.

Phoenix Nene smiled and waved to Uesugi Kiyoshi, watching him get into the car. She only looked away after the car disappeared around the corner.

Li Taisui, standing nearby, muttered somewhat resentfully, "Ningning, you're being way too nice to that kid!"

"Don't be fooled by his polite appearance. He's quite the smooth talker. He was all talk and no action in front of me, but he's got a lot of bad intentions inside!"

"Hmph, I heard he's always surrounded by girls. He's obviously a playboy, not a good match for Fuyao!"

Phoenix Courtyard Ningning's smile faded, and she rolled her eyes at Li Taisui, saying lightly, "What? Are you all like you, so bad at talking but so stubborn, that makes you a good kid?"

“I think this child is quite good. He is polite and much better looking than you. Didn’t Master Ye say that he is also quite strong? He should be able to protect Fuyao. At such a young age, he is already in a high position. Many of his friends are from prominent families, and his master has a force to be reckoned with. He is a good match for my Fuyao.”

"As for the girls around me."

"Hmph, didn't I have plenty of suitors back in Kyoto? In the end, I still eloped with you behind my family's back. What, do you have some grievance against me?"

Phoenix Inu Nene's eyes instantly turned dangerous.

Li Taisui was startled, a chill ran down his spine, and he said anxiously and angrily, "No! This is different!"

"What do you know? Being strong isn't necessarily a good thing! That collectors' association might not be a good place either, and this kid isn't as well-behaved as he seems!"

Li Taisui glared and puffed out his beard, clearly angry.

Phoenix Courtyard Ningning looked at him, pouted, and her eyes became misty.

"You're mean to me!"

Li Taisui's heart skipped a beat, but he stubbornly stubbornly declared, "I didn't!"

"You're being mean to me!"

The voice already carried a hint of sobbing.

"I don't"

Li Taisui is clearly losing confidence.

"Good, good, good!"

"Back in Kyoto, so many people pursued me. How did I end up with you? I left my hometown with you, abandoned my family, managed your business, and bore your children. Now, when I go home, I'm met with disdain. Do I look like I've forgotten everything?"

Li Taisui's old face immediately fell, and he pleaded, "Ningning, I really didn't."

"Before I married you, you blockhead would at least say a few sweet words to coax me. Now that we've been married for so many years, is this how you treat me? In a few more years, are you going to divorce me and marry a woman who knows everything?"

"Ningning! Ningning! Don't be angry, it's my fault, it's all my fault!"

The arrogance and resentment on Li Taisui's face had long since vanished, leaving only a fawning smile.