Tokyo Knights: The Odd Jobs X Files

However, this was met with fierce opposition from the "Five Arts Masters".

The five of them, fellow disciples, would leave together or stay together; they would never abandon their fellow disciples!

Seeing this united and determined spirit, Sect Leader Luo Xiu felt both moved and ashamed.

With disciples like these, how could the Luo Xiu Sect not prosper in the future? It's all his fault for being an incompetent master who couldn't take them all with him!

Sect Master Luo Xiu wiped away the tears from the corners of his eyes and said to the "Five Arts People": "Children, don't worry, the next 'KOF' tournament is about to begin. Once your master receives the prize money, I will be able to redeem you all. From then on, the six of us can happily cultivate together again!"

Having tasted success in the previous "KOF" tournament, he plans to make a fortune in the next one. Of course, he won't be the one fighting; there are plenty of monsters and demons in the "KOF" tournament, and that guy will also be competing, so he plans to rely on a powerful figure, just like in the previous tournament.

"what……"

Recalling their hellish training experiences at Luoxiumen, the "Five Arts People" all gasped in horror.

No way! They eat and drink well at Zhonghua Restaurant, have a stable schedule, and don't have to do much work. They don't want to go back to Luoxiumen and live that kind of life where they "get up earlier than the chickens, sleep later than the dogs, and are more exhausted than the oxen"!

Mu Qianyin's eyes were filled with tears: "Master, I heard that the 'KOF' tournament is very dangerous. You must not risk your life for us, otherwise we disciples will be guilty of a terrible crime!"

Seeing how much Mu Qianyin cared for him, Sect Master Luo Xiu felt comforted. As expected of his most beloved disciple, she knew how to care for her master.

"Yes, Master, Boss Yuan said that as long as we work for twenty years, he will let us go. We can work slowly. Master, please don't do anything dangerous!"

Kintaro also said.

"Twenty years? Why didn't he just let you work yourselves to death!"

Sect Master Luo Xiu roared angrily.

That's not impossible...

The "Five Arts Masters" thought to themselves, of course, they dared not say these words aloud.

While Sect Master Luo Xiu was visiting his disciples, Hai Yuan was practicing martial arts in the courtyard of Zhonghua Tower. He swiftly executed a set of leg techniques, while Yuan Bin watched and nodded in approval.

"Okay, that's fine."

Yuan Bin stopped Hai Yuan and said to him, "Xiao Yuan, you have mastered this leg technique quite well, but there are some parts that still need polishing. Come on, let me demonstrate it for you. Watch carefully."

Although Yuan Bin accepted Hai Yuan as his disciple out of respect for the coast, Hai Yuan's martial arts talent was quite remarkable, so Yuan Bin was still very satisfied with Hai Yuan as his nominal disciple.

However, the other party is, after all, the young leader of the Four Seas Gang, and it's impossible for him to become a true martial artist, which is a pity.

Just as Yuan Bin was about to begin demonstrating the leg techniques, he suddenly sensed something and patted Hai Yuan's head: "Xiao Yuan, I have guests. You practice by yourself first, I'll go and entertain the guests."

"Oh, Uncle Yuan, you go ahead!"

Haiyuan nodded vigorously.

Inside the Zhonghua Restaurant, Yuan Bin personally greeted Li Xin and Lai Sheng Lei: "Long time no see, Xin... Oh, and who is this young lady?"

Li Xin held Lai Sheng Lei's hand and said, "Boss Yuan, this is my girlfriend, Xiao Lei."

"So she's Ashin's girlfriend! Ashin, you're so lucky!"

Won Bin, a seasoned veteran, praised both Lee Shin and Lai Sheng Lei with a single sentence.

Li Xin and Lai Sheng Lei smiled at each other. Lai Sheng Lei said to Yuan Bin, "Boss Yuan, I'd like to visit Xiao Xue, is that alright?"

"Go ahead, Xiaoxue should be in the kitchen right now. Please be careful, Xiaolei, and don't let the kitchen get your clothes dirty."

Won Bin said to the next life with tears in his eyes.

"Thank you for the reminder, Mr. Yuan."

Lai Sheng Lei stood up and bowed to Won Bin, then left Lee Shin and Won Bin alone.

Just as Li Xin was about to speak, Yuan Bin spoke up first: "By the way, Xin, I heard that you were the one who eliminated the 'Black Dragon' that appeared in Tokyo a few days ago. Thank you so much."

Yokohama and Tokyo are only a hundred miles apart. If the "Black Dragon" is resurrected in Tokyo and starts wreaking havoc, it will soon spread to Yokohama, and his Chinatown will be in danger.

"Mr. Yuan, you're too kind. For such a disaster, we should do everything in our power to eliminate it."

Li Xin said with a smile.

Yuan Bin smiled and said to Li Xin, "I don't really have anything to thank you for... Hmm, Ah Xin, you seem to be practicing swordsmanship, right?"

As she spoke, she looked at the Ming Sword on Li Xin's waist—the illusion that Kanzaki Kaori had placed on the Ming Sword could only fool ordinary people, but it could not fool the highly skilled Yuan Bin.

Li Xin nodded: "I know some swordsmanship, but I wouldn't call it particularly skillful."

"That's perfect."

Yuan Bin asked Li Xin to wait a moment, then took out an old book from the study and handed it to Li Xin: "This is a sword manual, left by the previous owner of Zhonghua Tower. If you don't mind, you can take it."

"Swordsmanship?"

Li Xin took the book from Yuan Bin and looked at the cover—"Holy Spirit Sword Technique".

Chapter 716 I'm all warmed up

Although Li Xin did not know what kind of sword technique the "Holy Spirit Sword Technique" was, since it came from the previous owner of Zhonghua Tower, it must be extremely extraordinary.

"Boss Yuan, is it alright? Please teach me such an important sword technique..."

Li Xin asked, "Although he has a close relationship with Zhonghualou, he is not a member of Zhonghualou. What qualifications does he have to learn Zhonghualou's martial arts?"

Are you from the Central Plains?

Yuan Bin asked.

"of course."

Li Xin answered without hesitation.

"Would you stand up for your fellow countrymen if you saw them being bullied?"

Yuan Bin asked again.

"It is my duty!"

Li Xin answered without hesitation, "If I don't do this, what's the point of learning all this martial arts?"

Would you use your martial arts skills to commit crimes?

Yuan Bin asked for the third time.

"Of course not!"

Li Xin answered without hesitation, but he muttered to himself, "Having two girlfriends shouldn't be considered a crime, right?"

"In that case, why can't I give you the 'Holy Spirit Sword Technique'?"

Yuan Bin smiled and said.

With Li Xin's current strength, even without the "Holy Spirit Sword Technique," he would still be capable of wreaking havoc on the world. According to the rumors he had heard in the martial arts world, Li Xin not only did not abuse his power, but also used it to protect countless people. If even Li Xin is not qualified to be the successor of the "Holy Spirit Sword Technique," then who should inherit it? Surely this peerless sword technique cannot just remain gathering dust in the Zhonghua Tower forever?

After pondering for a moment, Li Xin clasped his hands in thanks to Yuan Bin and said, "Thank you, Boss Yuan. I will accept your thanks without further ado."

Seeing that Li Xin had accepted the "Holy Spirit Sword Technique," Yuan Bin felt gratified.

After accepting the "Holy Spirit Sword Technique," Li Xin said to Yuan Bin, "By the way, Boss Yuan, when I entered the Zhonghua Restaurant just now, I seemed to sense that Sect Master Luo Xiu was also there. Has he been causing trouble for the Zhonghua Restaurant these days?"

Yuan Bin smiled and said to Li Xin, "Thanks to you, that old guy didn't dare to act recklessly."

Li Xin nodded. As long as he was honest, that was good. Otherwise, he wouldn't mind helping Zhonghualou resolve this hidden danger.

"Alright, Ashin, go see Xiaoxue. She's been talking about you a lot, saying why her Ashin brother never comes to see her, and whether he's forgotten about her. I told her you have work to do and not to bother you. Now that you're here, you can't not go see her."

Yuan Bin spoke to Li Xindao.

Upon hearing Yuan Bin's words, Li Xin said gratefully, "Thank you, Boss Yuan!"

After visiting Xiaoxue, Li Xin and Laisheng Lei spent some more time in Yokohama before returning to the Tower Apartment as dusk approached.

Li Xin suddenly remembered something and asked Lai Shenglei, "By the way, Xiao Lei, where's Xiao Ai?"

He was so busy being affectionate with Laisheng Lei that he completely forgot about Laisheng Ai.

Lai Sheng Lei smiled and said, "Xiao Ai is getting tutoring at her dad's!"

Michael still prefers to live in the little cabin in the woods near Tokyo, and doesn't live with the three sisters, so when Ai goes to tutoring, she goes to that little cabin to keep Michael company.

"Isn't Xiao Ai's grade already very good? Does she still need tutoring?"

Li Xin couldn't help but say.

As a mechanical genius, Xiao Ai is naturally not bad at studying either. If it weren't for the need to avoid standing out too much at school, it wouldn't be too difficult for Xiao Ai to be ranked first in her grade.

"It's not about tutoring in academics."

Lai Shenglei shook his head, then said to Li Xin, "Besides the 'University Entrance Examination Center Examination,' which is equivalent to your Central Plains' college entrance examination, universities in Japan also have a second examination, which is the independent admission examination of each university."

"Xiao Ai's first choice is the National Daiho University of the Arts, a famous art university that is one of the 'Five Public Art Universities' in Japan. It has produced many well-known artists. Its independent admission exam does not only test grades, but also tests art appreciation. Xiao Ai is currently learning art appreciation from her father."

"I see……"

Li Xin suddenly realized, and then exclaimed, "Speaking of which, in the blink of an eye, Xiao Ai is already taking the college entrance exam!"

"It's still early, almost a year away."

"Later Life Tears" said with a smile.

"No!"

Li Xin shook his head vigorously: "There's less than a year until the college entrance exam, how can you say it's still early? It should be said that it's imminent!"

After a pause, Li Xin asked Lai Sheng Lei, "Little Lei, is there anything I can help Xiao Ai with for her college entrance exams? I've learned a new martial art that can help Xiao Ai stay alert, improve her memory and comprehension. Would you like me to give Xiao Ai a few blows?"

The college entrance examination is one of the most important turning points in a person's life, so you absolutely cannot afford to make any mistakes!

Lai Sheng Lei: "..."

Well, it seems like Li Xin is even more enthusiastic about taking the college entrance exam in his next life than I am, his older sister.

However, compared to Li Xin's anxiety, Lai Sheng Lei was much calmer: "It's okay, I believe Xiao Ai will be fine."

"Xiao Lei, we can't be careless about this!"

Li Xin spoke very solemnly to Lai Sheng Lei.

Can you be careless about something like the college entrance examination?

Lai Sheng Lei said nonchalantly, "It's alright. If anything unexpected happens, I'll just donate a teaching building to the National Dahao Art University."

Although she felt that with Xiao Ai's intelligence, getting into the National Dahao University of Arts would be no problem, she also had a way to guarantee Xiao Ai's future.

Li Xin: "..."

Is being rich a big deal? Being rich is definitely a big deal!

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Back at the firm, Li Xin began to peruse the manual of the "Holy Spirit Sword Technique".

After flipping through just a few pages, Li Xin knew that this sword technique was indeed extraordinary.

Thinking about it, it makes sense. Yuan Bin couldn't be unaware of Li Xin's strength. He knew Li Xin was an extraordinary expert, yet he still handed over the "Holy Spirit Sword Technique" to Li Xin. What does this mean? It means that even for an extraordinary expert, the "Holy Spirit Sword Technique" is an invaluable and peerless sword technique.

Speaking of swordsmanship, Li Xin had also learned a few techniques.

The earliest sword technique Li Xin learned was the "Water-Splitting Sword Technique".

When Li Xin first encountered the "Water-Splitting Sword Technique," he felt that it was extremely powerful, unpredictable, and impossible to defend against.

However, after Li Xin learned the "Eight Forms of Famous Swords", he felt that the "Water-Splitting Sword Technique" was nothing special. It was just a clever trick. When dealing with people who had never encountered the "Water-Splitting Sword Technique", he could take advantage of the difference in knowledge. In terms of moves, it was only average. Not only did it leave many flaws, but it was also incomplete. In the end, Li Xin helped him fill in the gaps.

When Li Xin first encountered the "Eight Styles of Famous Swords," he was astonished and exclaimed how such a powerful sword technique could exist in the world, it was simply invincible!

However, as Li Xin encountered increasingly stronger opponents, the "Eight Styles of Famous Swords" became less useful when facing extraordinary experts. He mostly used the Ming Sword to perform the "Heaven-Slaying Sword Drawing Technique".

Of course, this doesn't mean the "Eight Forms of Famous Swords" are weak; it's just that Li Xin hasn't mastered them, and he hasn't been able to comprehend the strongest eighth form yet.

Speaking of the eighth move of the "Eight Forms of Famous Swords", Li Xin actually had some vague understanding of it.

The unique feature of the "Eight Forms of Famous Swords" is not the sword technique, but the sword energy. The first seven forms can each be transformed into a set of sword techniques, and each set of sword techniques can be forged into a sword energy.

Whether swift, sharp, heavy, fierce, or gentle... seven distinct sword energies can be used to deal with all kinds of opponents.

The eighth move should be to combine these seven sword energies into one, forming an incomparably pure and fierce sword energy.

However, this sword energy is not so easy to synthesize. Yi Tianxun had previously said that the "Eight Forms of Famous Sword" practiced by successive generations of the Famous Sword Manor were different. This was because there was a deviation in the process of combining the seven energies, and the purest and most fierce sword energy could not be condensed, so the power of the eighth form could not reach its best form.

With Li Xin's current cultivation level, it would be very easy for him to combine the seven sword energies into one. However, because Yi Tianxun hoped that Li Xin could master the ideal eighth form, Li Xin did not act rashly. Instead, he waited for an opportunity to fuse the seven sword energies into the best state.

As for the "Heaven-Slaying Sword Technique"... well, this sword technique was originally found by the successor of the Famous Sword Manor to make up for the missing eighth move. In Li Xin's opinion, it is more of a secret technique than a sword technique. It can sever the soul without harming the body, which is equivalent to surgery on the soul. In Li Xin's hands, this sword technique is used to save people more often than to kill them.