Li Lianying and Zhang Xun both believed they had seen through the truth, so they had no objections whatsoever to Tamura Iyozo stepping in.
He was a senior official from Japan's headquarters. Even if he chose not to act, they still had to show him sufficient respect.
The Qing Court was now relying on Japan's intervention to survive. The losses from that earlier human tragedy had directly cost them their advantage.
Zhang Xun was also eager to find a new patron. The two of them smiled amicably at Tamura Iyozo and ceased all fighting and attacks.
Otherwise, Tamura Iyozo alone would not have been able to stop the two of them.
"Lord Tamura, it has been a while."
After locking his aura onto Xu Yue, Li Lianying cupped his hands toward Tamura Iyozo in greeting.
Back then, he had personally gone to the border to read out the imperial decree, allowing the Kanto Legion to enter the pass without losses.
Otherwise, if a foreign force entered the country without official permission, it would be suppressed by national destiny, reducing everyone's abilities.
At that time, he and Tamura Iyozo had met once.
"Oh, so it's Grand Steward Li. I didn't notice you at first. I never expected the Grand Steward to be so low-key."
Tamura Iyozo casually spouted nonsense.
The peaceful retirement life I longed for had already drawn a royal flush. No one was stopping me now!
Whoever stood in my way, I would kill!
Before long, Zhang Xun joined in the exchange of pleasantries as well. As the three chatted, the scene took on a strange atmosphere.
Xu Yue, Pig King, and the others stood beside the Winter Soldier, tense and ready, while the other three chatted and laughed...
As time gradually passed, Captain America's disturbance had already been