"They won't let us leave Dongri Island easily." Fang Yu said.
"You mean, the Matsuo family and the Udagawa family will take action against us?" Zheng Ze was stunned for a moment and asked.
"Maybe, but it may not be that simple." Fang Yu said.
"Mr. Fang, I am stupid, please explain the situation..." Zheng Ze scratched his head and said.
Fang Yu picked up the mineral water on the table and took a sip.
"Today we got off the pier, met Saito Ichi, and then headed to the seat of the Yagi family."
"Then, we met the other two families of the Orochi family, Matsuo Tai of the Matsuo family, and Udagawa Kawato of the Udagawa family." Fang Yu said, "Then the royal family priests also showed up, and there were many people present who also came from
All forces."
"Don't you think this is strange?"
"We just visited the Yagi family's home and met so many forces."
"But Mr. Saito has already explained this before we go." Zheng Ze frowned.
"He mentioned it, but it doesn't mean it's a reasonable behavior." Fang Yu said, "So many people crowded into the Yagi family to play mahjong? Investigate? How can there be any reason for a big shot in the family to come out to investigate in person? Can't we just send men to investigate?
alright?"
"Especially the royal priest, he is even more outrageous. He is extremely glamorous and well-groomed. He even smells of strong perfume. He looks like a sophisticated old aristocrat."
"Such a person would come to a bloody place like the Yagi family to investigate?"
Zheng Ze listened to what Fang Yu said, his brows furrowed deeper, and he asked: "Mr. Fang, do you mean... that this group of people's appearance in the Yagi family was actually arranged long ago?"
"It's very possible. Of course, there is still the possibility of coincidence." Fang Yu said.
"But why did they show up like this?" Zheng Ze asked, "They didn't accomplish anything in the end, just to meet us?"
"The purpose is not to meet with us, but to create a conflict under the gaze of many people." Fang Yu said.
"What do you mean, Mrs. Matsuo..." Zheng Ze's expression changed and he asked.
"Yes, this person acted too mentally retarded, as if he was deliberately quarreling with me." Fang Yu said, "So, I think this conflict was arranged in advance."
"But what's the point of doing this?" Zheng Ze asked, rubbing his temples.
"I think what they are concerned about now is not the destruction of the two major families." Fang Yu frowned slightly and said.
"It's not this, what could it be..." Zheng Ze was confused.
"Remember carefully, have there been any other negotiations between Dongri Island and your martial arts association in the recent period?" Fang Yu asked.
Zheng Ze frowned and started thinking.
Soon, he slapped his thigh and said: "Some time ago, the Tiannin organization on Dongri Island contacted the teacher. They wanted to send people to our Yanxia to enter the opened ancient ruins."
"But this was rejected by the teacher."
"Before I went out this morning, the teacher mentioned this matter and told me that if anyone asked me about it again, I would just refuse. I almost forgot the teacher's instructions..."
Hearing these words, Fang Yu's eyes flashed and he smiled and said: "That's right, all the forces in Dongri Island have united to perform... It should be just for this matter."
As he said that, Fang Yu shook his head again and said, "I'm really pregnant... Just tell me what you have to say. If you insist on keeping me in the dark, how much time will be wasted."
Zheng Ze was still full of doubts and asked: "Mr. Fang, what does the teacher mean..."
"All forces on Dongri Island want to enter the ancient ruins, but without Huaixu's consent, they dare not enter Yanxia. This is the premise." Fang Yu said, "In this case, if they want to enter the ancient ruins, then
We have to use other methods to force Huaixu to agree."
"Then they started to set up the stage. They asked us to arrive first, and then asked Matsuo Tai to run over and provoke a conflict. A lot of spectators have been arranged for this scene."
"There should be more people at tonight's banquet, and Mrs. Matsuo should appear again. This time, it will be the climax of the scene."
"They will provoke us to take action, and then use the situation to make us arouse public outrage. After that, they can openly attack the two of us and control us...then notify Huaixu and negotiate terms."
"Because you are Huaixu's chief disciple, Huaixu must value you very much, so he will definitely agree to this condition..."
"But... if they want to do this, wouldn't it be great if they caught us from the beginning?" Zheng Ze said.
"They are the ones who are at fault for doing this. If they provoke Huaixu and directly lead a team to kill them, they can't bear it." Fang Yu said, "But if we are provoked to take action, it will trigger public outrage. So in terms of public opinion,
They have won the victory. You cannot bring people to Dongri Island to rescue people if you are guilty. Otherwise, even in the hot summer, many people will despise this kind of behavior, and the reputation of the martial arts association will be ruined..."
"Speaking of which, they really understand Huaixu's character... This approach is indeed effective for Huaixu."
"But it's a pity that the person here this time is me."
Zheng Ze stopped, already in a daze.
Fortunately, Mr. Fang came this time.
Otherwise, with his level, he would not be able to see through this situation.
"So, how are Mr. Fang going to respond?" Zheng Ze calmed down and asked.
"Based on normal logic, we can't attend that banquet tonight, otherwise we will fall into their trap." Fang Yu said.
After speaking, Fang Yu showed a cold smile and said: "But, I am not happy to do this."
"You still have to attend tonight's banquet. Otherwise, they will think of other ways. Taking advantage of the large number of people tonight, we can solve it all together."
"Of course, Huaixu may not like my way of coping. But... I don't want to spend so much energy thinking of other ways."
"Mr. Fang, your method is..." Zheng Ze asked doubtfully.
"It's very simple, you can defeat ten with one force." Fang Yu said with a slight smile.
However, to be able to allow so many forces to temporarily put aside the important matter of two major families being wiped out and join forces to perform shows is enough to show how serious their obsession with ancient ruins is.
What is their understanding of ancient ruins? Why do they want to enter ancient ruins so much?
…
7pm, Royal Mansion.
The hall is splendid, even the surface of the stone pillars has a layer of light gold plating, which is extremely luxurious.
At this moment, there are many guests standing in the living room.
Some people were wearing suits, and many were wearing traditional costumes of Dongri Island.
In the middle of the hall, there is a liftable dance floor.
When Fang Yu and Zheng Ze arrived, there were already so many guests in the hall that the space became a bit crowded.
"Mr. Fang, as you predicted, there are indeed a lot of people." Zheng Ze said.
Fang Yu looked around and saw that there were indeed many people.
Generally speaking, when holding a banquet, the number of invited guests will be determined based on the size of the venue.
But now in this situation, the number of people has obviously exceeded the limit.
The hall was so crowded that it was difficult to move around.
At such a banquet, the guest experience is bound to be poor.
How could such a mistake happen during a regularly scheduled royal banquet?
The other party's purpose is already obvious, which is to gain more viewers and create public opinion.
Fang Yu and Zheng Ze stood among the crowd for a few minutes, when Saitoichi slipped in from nowhere.
"Are the royal banquets always so lively?" Fang Yu asked.
"Yes, all forces are honored to be invited to the royal family's banquet. Therefore, as long as you are invited, there is no reason not to come." Saitoichi said.
"I see." Fang Yu nodded, agreeing with Saitoichi's nonsense.
After a while, there was a sudden commotion in the hall.
"Princess Akiko is here." Saitoichi said.
"Who is Princess Mingzi?" Fang Yu asked.
"That is the first princess of the current royal family, Fukuzawa Akiko." Saitoichi said, "She is the dream lover of many young people on Tonichi Island."
As he spoke, the stage in the middle of the hall slowly rose.
From Fang Yu's position, he could clearly see a woman wearing a white evening dress standing on the stage.
This woman is indeed pretty in appearance, and her temperament is consistent with that of an aristocrat.
As soon as she appeared on the stage, she was surrounded by cheers and applause, as if she was having a solo concert.
"...Next, I will introduce to you two guests who have come from afar. They are Mr. Zheng Ze and his assistant, Mr. Xiaoyu."
After Fukuzawa Akiko gave her opening remarks, the topic suddenly changed.