I suddenly became a yakuza boss.

"Don't worry, it's a public hotel. The neighbors won't mind. After all, this old man will say she's my granddaughter or something. Don't worry, Ah Xuan."

The old man used coded language to reassure Li Xuan, implying that the gathering wasn't so serious, and besides, he was there to ensure that this ordinary girl wouldn't be put in danger.

"...Okay, thank you for your help."

Li Xuan remained silent for a while, and finally complied.

Li Xuan hoped that Isshiki Iroha could understand that this was not an ordinary gathering, but he could tell that Isshiki Iroha was completely blinded by this ordinary and kind old man. She really thought he was his neighbor. After asking about the neighborhood and learning that everyone was a good person, she was happy to go and freeload a meal.

Li Xuan sat in the middle, with Yi Se to his right. Seeing Yi Se's overly curious expression—full of anticipation and excitement at being part of his gathering—he could only observe as he went...

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Inside a five-star hotel in Chiba City.

A metal scanning gate was placed at the entrance.

Iroha didn't think too much about it. Since she came with the old man from the Ashikawa group, Li Xuan and the others weren't even detected and were let in directly.

Upon entering the venue, Isshiki, curious about what interesting people Li Xuan's neighbors would be, was greeted by a vast space filled with men, women, and children of all ages. Most of the men were dressed in suits, while the women wore kimonos. The predominantly black suits exuded an air of elegance, yet also carried an undeniable aura of menace from a powerful family...

Apart from her being an ordinary girl, everyone else seemed to exude an aura of wickedness.

It's clear that Isshiki Hachiman has already sensed that something is wrong.

"S-Senior, your neighbors seem to be quite special..."

Iroha Isshiki maintained an awkward smile as she watched the middle-aged man with a scar on his face walk by, commenting on this unusual neighborhood meeting.

A banquet filled with the eerie solemnity of Japanese culture, yet punctuated by savage laughter and curses—a blend of vulgarity and elegance—this is the banquet setting of the dark world.

Li Xuan glanced at the ordinary-looking girl, Yi Se, and reassured her, "The situation is about what you guessed, but it's alright. The people here are much safer than in most places, and besides, you have me and my team leader protecting you. If you're scared, just come with me."

This is a gangster's party!

Iroha Isshiki's entire body stiffened.

It felt as if I had been tricked into an incredible world of monsters by an old man; the place was dangerous and unbelievable.

Li Xuan led her to the reserved seats for the Ashikawa group. He even specially chose a relatively secluded seat to make Isshiki feel more at ease.

"In fact, this is no different from a regular company party."

Li Xuan explained the Japanese yakuza circle and introduced the Illuminati to Isshiki.

"Especially traditional organizations that have followed the path of chivalry for over a hundred years. These organizations do not traffic drugs or engage in the sale of rouge and rouge. They make money purely through their industries, territories, private lending, and some smuggling. These businesses alone are enough to support more than a thousand members and the livelihoods of more than seven thousand ordinary and extraordinary families."

Li Xuan smiled and said to his junior, Isshiki Yu.

".....I see."

As Iroha listened to Li Xuan's explanation, her opinion of the group of people in front of her changed somewhat.

"But I'll still kill."

Li Xuan added.

"what!"

Iroha's face turned pale, and she trembled slightly again.

Li Xuan understood Yi Se's fear very well.

Ordinary female students should not be associated with this kind of world of grudges.

"Those killed were either unforgivable criminals or people who were fighting for survival as if by fate."

The [White Dragon of Yui] Yui-oka, the [Dragon of Kansai], and Ryuji Goda, who had once fallen before Li Xuan's eyes...

In this dark world, there are countless heroes of extraordinary bravery.

But they've all disappeared.

Li Xuan became the legendary War Demon.

The more bloodshed and turmoil she experienced, the more she felt that she belonged to a different world from Isshiki, Yukino, Yui, and even the politician's daughter.

It's understandable that Isshiki would be afraid.

"Isshiki, don't be so naive as to think that the Yakuza really don't rely on violence to survive. This world is still a world of competition and survival based on such barbaric rules. No matter how much the Yakuza adhere to the principles of benevolence and righteousness, they are still tainted with darkness."

Seeing the fear on Ise's face, Li Xuan wanted to explain his reasons to Ise again.

This time, however, Li Xuan's heart was heavy. He hoped that Isshiki would be safe and that everyone in the outer world he had come into contact with would be safe. But speaking a language that was different from his own, he was no longer as relaxed as before and felt heartache.

Looking at Yise's face, I felt an excruciating pain.

"Isshiki, I am one of them too. Although I have never killed anyone, my essence is also black... After seeing this scene, do you still intend to acknowledge me as your senior? It is possible that I will influence you."

Li Xuan advised Yise Yu.

Issei Iroha paused for a moment, looking at Li Xuan.

The young man in the suit was still wary of this.

Isshiki Iroha stared at Li Xuan for a long while, and finally, she gently pinched his sleeve.

"You're still talking about this, senior."

"It's alright, I quite like banquets like this too."

Isshiki Hatake gave a warm, genuine smile.

Li Xuan witnessed Yi Se's persistence.

"I've checked, you're definitely on our side..."

With a feigned calm and exhilarated expression, Isshiki Hatake smiled at Li Xuan and said, "I've personally verified that you're a genuinely kind person. If you were black, there would be no white in this world..."

"I will not let go, I will hold on to you, senior."

Iroha grasped Li Xuan's sleeve and made a promise.

It was Yi Se's unwavering grip that prevented Li Xuan from sinking into the abyss of darkness.

After meeting him, Isshiki always acted very bravely, keeping him in the real world.

If he's not his junior, then who can call him senior?

Li Xuan's final attempt to dissuade him ultimately failed.

The eyes behind the sunglasses finally showed even more appreciation for the person in front of him. Li Xuan smiled brightly and thanked him, saying, "Thank you so much, Isshiki."

Despite her fear, Yi Se forced a strong smile and nodded emphatically to Li Xuan.

Her senior was her hero...

He is the kindest person to her in this world.

So what if he's a gangster?

Iroha Isshiki ignored all of that and forced herself to enjoy the banquet.

So what kind of activities will be held at this banquet?

However, just as Isshiki Hajime, disguised as an ordinary girl, accidentally entered this strange world and was protecting her senior, she suddenly noticed a figure in the crowd who had been watching them...

She had black hair and a pretty face; most peculiarly, she was also wearing a female high school uniform.

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During the banquet, the old man and the young master, Ma Chang, found Li Xuan together.

"Dad, is something important?"

Li Xuan asked in confusion.

"Ah Xuan, that..."

The old man looked at him with a solemn expression.

"Tomorrow, go to the Illuminati president's house. He hopes you can go on a blind date with his daughter. Do you agree?"

"Young Master, Ma Chang asked."

Upon hearing this news, Isshiki Hatake was completely stunned, speechless, and silently looked at her sunglasses-wearing senior...

Chapter 101 The Blind Date March (5k views, please subscribe)

"Father, please allow me to refuse."

Outside the hotel, Li Xuan bowed and told his father his answer.

Young Master Machang looked a little grim, but his father had a kind expression and said with a smile, "Is this the answer you've thought about carefully? I understand. I'll help you cancel this marriage."

Young Master Bachang glanced at the old man and said, "Team Leader, that's the chairman's daughter..."

The old man's face suddenly turned fierce. He opened his narrowed eyes and said in a sinister tone, "So what?"

Li Xuan and the young master Ma Chang turned pale after being glared at like that.

It must be said that my father was known for his kindness, but when he got angry and gloomy, a murderous aura emanated from him without him even trying.

Even Li Xuan was always intimidated by the team leader. Just who was this old man from his younger days...?

"Love without freedom has no future. If Ah Xuan weren't destined for it, I would have supported him going to see a doctor, but it seems that's not the case..."

The old man quickly regained his kind expression, his gaze falling on Isshiki Hachiman, who stood in the distance, seemingly very concerned.

"However, this kid's relationship with the young lady of the Yukinoshita family is also quite special... Too much of a relationship isn't a good solution..."

The old man was worried about the other extreme: this kid seemed to have an unexpectedly good rapport with women.

Young Master Baba said seriously, "Wait a minute, Father, the risk of doing this is too great. Our group might end up in a passive position within the organization..."

"So be it, the old man doesn't care about being passive."

The old man seemed unfazed by the pressure from above. He said to Li Xuan, "Let's do as you say. I absolutely loathe marriage transactions and all that stuff."

Li Xuan was so moved by his father's actions that he stood there stunned. Time and time again, this old man had given him opportunities and a new lease on life. If it weren't for his team leader, he might not have a place to stand in Japan. With a joyful expression, he bowed and said, "Thank you so much, old man."

My father hadn't been feeling well lately, and he was quickly pushed back into the windless hotel room.

For Li Xuan, this old man was his spiritual pillar in the underworld. Seeing the old man who supported him in carrying out his unprecedented extreme style of doing things getting old, he felt quite heavy-hearted.