Tokyo Knights: The Odd Jobs X Files

Douglas did not discuss Donovan's matter with Li Xin, but instead extended an invitation to him.

"A fighting tournament?"

Li Xin couldn't help but be surprised.

"That's right, it's a fighting tournament."

Douglas nodded and said to Li Xin, "In a while, I'm planning to hold a fighting tournament. I hope you can come and support me. Although I don't expect this fighting tournament to be as good as 'KOF', it can't be too far behind. So I'd like to invite you to participate in that fighting tournament."

"But Mr. Douglas, isn't now a bit inappropriate?"

Li Xin said to Douglas.

No way, there's a rebellion going on in your company, and you're still thinking about having fun?

Li Xin had heard Helena mention before that Douglas was planning to hold a unique fighting tournament similar to the "KOF" tournament. Originally, Li Xin thought that "DOATEC" was going through a lot of trouble at the moment, and Douglas probably wouldn't be interested in such things. But it turns out that he was actually thinking about a fighting tournament. This guy is really... well, anyway, Mr. Douglas is awesome.

Douglas knew what Li Xin was worried about, and he smiled and said, "I understand, but I still hope that Donovan understands that fighting should be done in the arena, not on the battlefield."

His disagreement with Donovan mainly stemmed from their different views on combat.

Both men were extremely passionate about fighting, but Douglas always viewed it as a competition, while Donovan saw it as a weapon and even wanted to sell it.

Douglas felt that simply defeating Donovan was not very meaningful. With the emergence of extraordinary individuals, more and more ambitious people would want to use the power of fighters in war. He hoped to hold a healthy and positive fighting tournament so that people would rediscover the charm of fighting instead of viewing it as mere violence.

After Douglas explained his philosophy to Li Xin, Li Xin still thought Douglas was out of his mind, but he still accepted Douglas's invitation—after all, the prize money for this competition was really high, even higher than the "KOF" competition. After all, "DOATEC" was richer than Kagura Group!

"By the way, Mr. Ashin."

After Li Xin agreed to participate, Mr. Douglas thought of something and said to Li Xin, "I plan to have my daughter Helena participate in the competition as well, but I am also aware that Helena's strength is insufficient. So, could you please take some time to train my daughter Helena properly? Of course, I will not skimp on the private coaching fees."

"How about it? You can easily spend time with beautiful women and make money at the same time. You wouldn't miss such an opportunity, right, Ashin?"

Douglas winked at Li Xin, giving him a knowing look that any man would understand.

Li Xin: "..."

Mr. Douglas, can you stop acting like a pimp all the time?

Chapter 597 Birthday

Douglas said he was going to hold a fighting tournament, but the specific date has not yet been set. It will definitely have to wait until after the new year. After all, DOATEC has a lot of things to deal with, and organizing the tournament also takes time. Venue, publicity, selection... all of these take time, so the earliest it can officially start is next February or March.

Given the long duration, Li Xin couldn't possibly stay in Paris indefinitely; he would definitely return to Tokyo first and then wait for Douglas's notification.

After arranging the connection between Long Wu and Douglas, Li Xin's mission in Paris was complete. He bid farewell to Gao Jin and Long Wu and prepared to return to Tokyo alone.

As for Makino Yoko, having just met her idol, she didn't want to leave so soon and planned to stay in Paris for a few more days, which Li Xin didn't insist on.

He could tell that Makino Yoko was actually very confused about the future. The "God of Gamblers" was already the pinnacle of all professional gamblers, but Ko Chun chose to "retire from gambling" and return to a simple life. How should the other gamblers deal with that?

Without resolving this inner conflict, she would be unable to fulfill her role as chief dealer at the Black Tiger Casino, even if she returned to Tokyo (Hebi Shizuko is a special advisor to the Black Tiger Casino, and her position does not conflict with Makino Yoko's).

With Gao Jin and the others taking care of Makino Yoko, Li Xin wasn't worried about anything happening to her. If she wanted to stay, then so be it; Li Xin wouldn't interfere.

After entrusting Makino Yoko to Gao Jin and the others for care, Li Xin returned to Tokyo alone, returning the same way he had come.

....................................

In a coffee shop in downtown Tokyo, Mao Lixia and Liang Siniang sat facing each other.

At this moment, Liang Si Niang didn't need to pretend to be rustic. She was wearing a purple cheongsam that perfectly accentuated her hot figure. The cheongsam was slit up to her waist on both sides, and with her legs crossed, a glimpse of snow-white skin was so bright it could dazzle anyone.

Mao Lixia was dressed in ordinary casual clothes, which looked quite simple, but it perfectly complemented her delicate and charming temperament, making her extremely endearing.

One was petite and charming, the other tall and sexy; both were stunning beauties who attracted a lot of attention. Liang Siniang, in particular, was different from the gentle and elegant Mao Lixia. Liang Siniang's beauty was flamboyant and aggressive. As a result, after the two sat down, the male customers in the store frequently turned their eyes to them, and even the coffee shop manager's eyes darted around, and he seemed absent-minded.

Some of the male customers came with their female companions. When the women saw their men's behavior, they were furious and cursed the glamorous Liang Si Niang as a "vixen"!

Unfortunately, these were their true feelings, and Liang Si Niang couldn't hear them. If she could, she would definitely smile and say, "Thank you for the compliment."

Well, for the successors of the "Jade Maiden Sect," the title "fox spirit" is an affirmation of their professional abilities.

While waiting for her coffee, Liang Si Niang placed a beautifully wrapped gift box on the table, opened it, and revealed a birthday cake inside.

Happy birthday, Risha!

Liang Si Niang extended her congratulations to Mao Lixia.

However, Mao Lixia showed no emotion whatsoever. Instead, she looked at Liang Siniang with a scrutinizing gaze: "So, you asked me to come here today just to celebrate my birthday?"

"Of course! I bet your colleagues don't know it's your birthday either. Besides me, who else would celebrate your birthday with you? Lisha, congratulations on your 18th birthday! From today onwards, you're an adult, although you're not quite old enough to get married yet!"

Liang Si Niang smiled.

(PS: In Central China, men and women must be 18 years of age to reach adulthood, and the legal marriage age is 22 for men and 20 for women. In Japan, men and women must be 20 years of age to reach adulthood, and the legal marriage age is 18 for men and 16 for women.)

"A waste of time..."

Mao Lixia got up, intending to leave immediately.

"Hey wait!"

Liang Si Niang called out to Mao Lixia, who stopped, returned to her seat, and said to Liang Si Niang with a very cold expression, "Alright, now it's time to tell me your real purpose for coming to see me."

Mao Lixia didn't believe that Liang Siniang would specifically call her out to celebrate her birthday; that woman wasn't like that at all!

Liang Si Niang sighed, "Li Xia, I feel you have a deep misunderstanding about me..."

"for example?"

Mao Lixia said coldly, "Where did I misunderstand you? Give me a few examples."

Liang Si Niang: "..."

If you talk like that, we can't continue our conversation.

Although Mao Lixia's words didn't give Liang Siniang any way out, Liang Siniang's mental fortitude was not to be underestimated. She quickly adjusted herself, her expression turned serious, and she said to Mao Lixia, "Alright, the reason I asked you out wasn't to celebrate your birthday. The successor of the Holy Extreme Sect has been found, and the operation will officially begin in a month... no, to be precise, in three weeks. So I have to go back to the Central Plains tomorrow to make some arrangements. You should also... make some arrangements."

Liang Si Niang didn't say it, but Mao Lixia still understood that what Liang Si Niang meant by "making arrangements" was actually arranging her funeral.

No one understands the dangers of Qianling better than the people of "Butian Pavilion" and "Jade Maiden Sect". Countless successors of "Butian Pavilion" and "Jade Maiden Sect" have been trapped in Qianling. It is extremely difficult to escape alive. In the last hundred years, only Mao Lixia's father and Liang Siniang's master have managed to escape from Qianling.

However, one of them was seriously injured and died from his injuries not long after, while the other returned with only one breath left. After giving a few last words, he passed away.

This is already the best result in a century; the other successors of the "Mending Heaven Pavilion" and the "Jade Maiden Sect" did not even manage to escape from Qianling.

This time, Liang Si Niang and Xiang Ying joined forces, with an extraordinary expert in charge, Mao Lixia who was familiar with the "Xuan Xin Zheng Zong" techniques, and the successor of the "Sheng Ji Zong" who knew the tomb's mechanisms like the back of his hand. Such a lineup was the best in history and the most promising to succeed in the past thousand years. But even so, Liang Si Niang could not say for sure that she would succeed immediately.

Liang Si Niang may die, but the lineage of the Jade Maiden Sect cannot be broken. These three weeks are the time Liang Si Niang left for herself to make her own funeral arrangements. In this way, even if she were to die in Qianling, the Jade Maiden Sect could still continue to exist.

Liang Si Niang's request for Mao Lixia to make arrangements naturally meant that Mao Lixia should also arrange for a successor.

"Arrangements? How am I supposed to make arrangements?"

Mao Lixia rolled her eyes: "You only gave me three weeks, not three years. If I go to find a man now, I won't have time to have a baby."

Unlike the Jade Maiden Sect, which has always been passed down from master to disciple, the Heaven-Mending Pavilion has long since become a father-son succession. Mao Lixia is only seventeen, no, eighteen years old. Where would she get a big, fat son to inherit the sect for her?

Moreover, even if there were enough time, to be honest, Maurice was somewhat reluctant to let her child become an assassin.

Back then, Mori-Shar's father let her choose what kind of "silver" she wanted to be. Even now, Mori-Shar is still unsure about that. But she is certain that she doesn't want the "silver" line to continue. This is no longer a chaotic era. In this era, the existence of "silver" is no longer necessary. She has decided to become the last "silver".

Liang Si Niang could understand Mao Li Xia's resentment. If someone used a favor from thousands of years ago to blackmail her into risking her life, Liang Si Niang's reaction would be far more intense. She might even kill the person with her own hands, regardless of how much the person had helped her sect in the past or what great favor they had done for her!

Only Moriarty is honest; even though she harbors resentment, she is still willing to help herself.

"Well, it's too late to keep a child, but finding a man to have some fun is no problem, right? What if this operation doesn't go smoothly? Are you planning to take your virginity down with you? That would be such a waste!"

Liang Si Niang said with a smile.

Yes, she's from the "Jade Maiden Sect," and she gets really excited when it comes to this kind of thing.

Mao Lixia looked ashamed and indignant: "Liang Si Niang!"

"Okay, okay, I was just kidding. Let's eat cake, let's eat cake!"

Liang Si Niang knew that this young maid was shy and that she was counting on her to work for her in the future, so she didn't dare to tease her too much and could only give in.

Mao Lixia rolled her eyes at Liang Siniang and said somewhat indignantly, "You're the one who's talking about me, aren't you still a virgin yourself?"

Despite Liang Siniang's alluring appearance, Mao Lixia knew that Liang Siniang, like herself, was also a virgin.

Hearing Mao Lixia say this, Liang Siniang was immediately displeased: "Can I be the same? If we are lucky this time and retrieve the 'Heavenly Demon Strategy' from Qianling, I am going to cultivate the 'Heavenly Demon Great Art'. How can I easily give up my virginity!"

The Heavenly Demon Strategy is the supreme manual of the Demonic Sect and the source of its martial arts. Among them, the "Great Method of Planting Demons in the Heart of the Dao" is the supreme ultimate skill in the Heavenly Demon Strategy. However, the method of cultivation is extremely difficult. Ordinary people find it extremely difficult not to cultivate it, let alone even to get started.

The most powerful martial art under the "Dao Xin Zhong Mo Da Fa" is the "Tian Mo Mi", also known as the "Tian Mo Da Fa". It is the ultimate martial art of the "Yin Gui Pai", the predecessor of the "Yu Nu Zong", and the obsession of the "Yu Nu Zong" for more than a thousand years. So many generations of the "Yu Nu Zong" have died in Qianling, all for the sake of taking out the symbol of the "Yin Gui Pai" and returning to the orthodoxy of the "Yin Gui Pai".

The "Heavenly Demon Technique" can only be practiced by a virgin. Therefore, even though the most powerful martial art of the "Jade Maiden Sect," the "Charming Maiden Technique," requires sexual intercourse to enhance its power, the successors of the "Jade Maiden Sect" often remain virgins until death, for fear of losing the opportunity to practice the "Heavenly Demon Technique."

This also means that the successors of the "Jade Maiden Sect" are generally not very strong, and they can only rely on the successors of the "Heaven-Mending Pavilion" to hold their own.

The practice of "The Great Art of Harmony," which requires men to advance through sexual cultivation, while maintaining virginity, seems foolish. However, the "Jade Maiden Sect" has survived to this day precisely because of this spirit. If this spirit is lost, the "Jade Maiden Sect" will also disappear, just like the "Yin Gui Sect" and other sects derived from the "Jade Maiden Sect," such as the "Zunxin Sect" and the "Tianming Sect," all of which will vanish completely.

Mao Lixia also knew this, so she deduced that Liang Siniang was still a virgin and used this to retaliate against her.

The two were silent for a moment, then suddenly burst into laughter. Mao Lixia shook her head and said to Liang Siniang, "Alright, let's eat the cake. After we finish, I still need to go back and prepare dinner."

Liang Si Niang glanced at Mao Lixia: "You've really become addicted to being a cook, huh? The strongest assassin in the Central Plains, who makes countless people tremble, is addicted to this kind of role-playing game. Don't you find it boring?"

"I think it's great. Killing fish is much more interesting than killing people, and cooking is more fun than practicing martial arts."

Mao Lixia calmly stated that she had no complaints about her current life.

Her becoming an assassin was simply a result of going with the flow. After all, she had only just come of age and had nothing but family legacy to rely on. She had no ideals for life. And she just happened to be the kind of person who was very easygoing. Being an assassin was the same as being a cook. To her, being a cook was more interesting.

"you……"

Liang Si Niang felt somewhat sorry for Mao Lixia, but seeing her attitude, she couldn't say anything.

Liang Siniang had ulterior motives towards Mao Lixia, but she wasn't entirely without feelings for her. In the end, the only person the two knew each other inside and out and could completely trust was the other, and they had known each other since childhood.

After finishing the cake, Mao Lixia was about to leave when she suddenly remembered something and said to Liang Siniang, "By the way, I'll also be hiring a helper on my side. Is that alright?"

"helper?"

Without much thought, Liang Si Niang replied, "Of course."

She knew Mao Lixia well, and knew that Mao Lixia was a very sensible person who wouldn't randomly pull people in. Besides, going down to Qianling was such a dangerous thing, so randomly finding helpers would be tantamount to courting death!

Therefore, the helper that Moriarty found must be strong enough, or have some other special ability. Even if they cannot increase the probability of success, they will definitely not be a hindrance.

After saying goodbye to Liang Si Niang, Mao Lixia went to the supermarket to buy groceries.

Only three weeks left...?

Mao Lixia sighed. The whereabouts of the "Holy Extreme Sect" successor were unpredictable. She had originally thought Liang Siniang would take a year or two to find him, but she hadn't expected to find him so quickly. This also reflected how determined Liang Siniang was to succeed.

For the past three weeks, Mao Lixia has no plans. She is quite satisfied with her current pace of life, cleaning every day, doing laundry and cooking for everyone in the firm. Such a peaceful and comfortable life suits her personality perfectly.

As Morixia was walking down the street carrying two large bags of groceries, a hand reached out and lifted one of the bags for her.

"Let me carry one bag for you."

Li Xin said to Mao Lixia.

Although he knew that with Mori's strength, these two large bags of groceries were nothing to her, to outsiders, it seemed like abusing Mori to see a petite girl carrying two large bags that looked to weigh almost as much as her.

Why did you buy so much stuff?

Li Xin asked Mao Lixia.

"Well, the supermarket had a big sale, and things were much cheaper than usual, so I couldn't resist buying a lot."

Mao Lixia said somewhat embarrassedly.

"Big sale!"

Li Xin thought for a moment, then said to Mao Lixia, "Call me next time there's a big sale, I'll help you carry your things."

This opportunity to fleece capitalism is one you absolutely cannot miss.

Mao Lixia couldn't help but laugh when she heard Li Xin's words, and covered her mouth with her free hand.

Okay, it sounds exciting to snag a huge sale with extraordinary powerhouses!

"That's what Mao Lixia thought to herself."

Chapter 598 Not a monster, but Kami!

Inside a luxury mansion in Tokyo, Michael carefully examined a gold artifact with a magnifying glass, nodded slightly, and said to Hu Laoliu, whose face was full of flattery, "Mr. Hu, this batch of your antiques is very well preserved."

This mansion belongs to Xun Zhonggong. It wouldn't be good for Michael to always live in the suburbs. The three sisters found it inconvenient for him, so they arranged for Michael to live in one of Xun Zhonggong's mansions.