Under the crimson moon, amidst the rain.
A bright red figure clashed fiercely with a scarlet figure. The reverse-blade sword and the twin blades sparked with dazzling, quenched flames. Yugong Youjing and Kanzaki Sakurazō fought to the point of madness, attacking without defending, each strike drawing blood.
" Ryūsōsen, Ryūshōsen, Ryūmeisen!" Yugong Youjing roared as he swung his reverse-blade sword at supersonic speed, the sharp tip slicing across the enemy's body, leaving behind hideous and terrifying scars.
" Leaf-Slashing Flying Flowers, Wave-Breaking Flame-Treading on Sky-Piercing Heart-Questioning!" Kanzaki Sakurazō roared as he swung his crimson twin swords, the blunt blades slicing into the enemy's muscles with a soft thud, drawing out handfuls of scarlet blood.
The two reverse-blade swords clashed again with a loud crash, their friction turning them red. Raindrops dripped onto the scorching blades, and with a hiss, puffs of white steam rose instantly.
The force was so great that Yugong Youjing and Kanzaki Sakurazō were both thrown back, their flesh mangled and covered in blood. They were panting heavily, having reached their physical limits.
"I... I will cut you into the most beautiful blood flowers and present them to Xue Ji!" Yugong Youjing gripped his sword in a reverse grip, his body pressed down to the ground, his blood-stained face almost touching the earth. "The ultimate technique of the Hiten Mitsurugi-ryū."
"I must protect A Sui, I must protect the world that A Sui protects!" Kanzaki Sakurazō squeezed out the last of his strength, wielding his twin swords with both hands, and crouched down, "The ultimate technique of Niten Ichi-ryū Ichi-ryu!"
Roars and howls pierced the rainy night.
" Amakakeru Ryū no Hirameki!"
" Niten Ichi!"
A bright red figure and a scarlet figure clashed fiercely.
The expected clash of weapons did not occur. Instead, the reverse-blade sword and the twin swords came to a standstill. Even though the opponent's face was right in front of them, the tips of the swords could no longer be swung even slightly.
"It's ready."
The man wearing Imperial Emperor mask grabbed Yugong Youjing by the neck with one hand and Kanzaki Sakurazō by the neck with the other, forcefully intervening and ending this life-or-death duel with absolute force.
"Chong... Exalted Emperor!" Yugong Youjing's eyes were bloodshot with rage. If it weren't for Yousu Fox God's interference in the marriage and the chaos in Kyoto, his beloved Xue Ji would not have passed away.
"Is there any hope for that woman, Liuli?"
Su Hang tilted his head.
On the other side.
Liuli knelt down, pressing her hands against Xue Ji's chest, performing CPR. "Senior, you were right after all. The knife didn't hit her heart; she's just lost too much blood and is in shock."
" Xue Ji, she's not dead?"
Yugong Youjing's brain exploded, and he struggled desperately.
Su Hang let go.
Yugong Youjing dropped his reverse-blade sword and scrambled to his feet.
Liuli wiped the sweat from her brow and stood up to give up her seat.
" Xue Ji, Xue Ji." Yugong Youjing scooped up Xue Ji in his arms. A wisp of color returned to her cheeks, and although her lips were pale, a faint breath could be heard from her nose. "She's breathing, she's breathing."
A short while later.
Xue Ji moved her head slightly and opened her eyes with difficulty, "Your Highness."
" Xue Ji!"
Yugong Youjing overcome with emotion, tears streaming down her face. The joy of regaining what she had lost filled her entire being, surging with overwhelming emotion. "My Xue Ji has awakened!"
Xue Ji's voice was barely a whisper, "Is this a dream, Your Highness?"
"This is not a dream." Yugong Youjing trembled with excitement. "This is a miracle! You've been saved by the Yousu Fox God!"
Xue Ji forced a smile, "Then I must thank Yousu Fox God."
"Yes! You're right, we should thank Yousu Fox God."
"I am deeply grateful to Yousu Fox God, thank you for your divine intervention." Yugong Youjing hugged Xue Ji tightly and kowtowed repeatedly. "From now on, I will dedicate everything, even my life, to you, and I swear to serve you to the death."
"This person is beyond saving." Su Hang shook his head and sighed. He was the one who asked Liuli to save him, but the other party attributed it to a god. It was as if he had been severely brainwashed by that Yousu Fox God.
Okay, I've decided. When Yugong Youjing gets old, I'll sell him health supplements.
"Revere... Exalted Emperor?"
The madness in Kanzaki Sakurazō's bloodshot eyes gradually faded, replaced by a renewed sense of reason. He gasped excitedly, "You... you're A Sui's brother?"
"I'm so glad Suisui has made a friend like you."
Su Hang released his grip, his voice softening, "Thank you for your help in clearing the way for me to the consulate. You truly are a man of honor."
"A man of courage..."
Kanzaki Sakurazō trembled, thinking, "A Sui's brother said I'm a man with guts, I'm so happy, so happy."
"You're quite the lucky one, blessed by heaven," Su Hang said with interest, hidden behind the mask. "So that fatal blow should have shattered your heart, but who would have thought your heart was on the right side?"
"I... I was born with my heart on the right side."
With the adrenaline depleted, a tearing pain shot through Kanzaki Sakurazō and limbs, turning her face deathly pale. Her voice trembled as she said, "I... I want to see your true face, is that alright?"
"Sure."
Under the expectant gaze of Kanzaki Sakurazō, Su Hang slowly removed his mask, revealing what he considered a friendly smile.
"Ah~"
Kanzaki Sakurazō's vision went black, and he fainted.
"Are you alright, Yingzang?" Su Hang called out.
As Kanzaki Sakurazō dying, a chill ran through him. "Why do A Sui brother-in-law and my sister's brother-in-law both have such terrifying eyes?"
When Kanzaki Sakurazō opened her eyes again, the surrounding environment had changed dramatically. She saw a white ceiling, smelled disinfectant, and saw blood from a blood bag flowing through a dripping tube.
"You're awake."
A calm, serene voice, a familiar sound.
Kanzaki Sakurazō his head with difficulty to look, and saw a slender hand holding a carton of yogurt. Judging from the label, it was the well-known Huaxia yogurt brand [ Ambrosial ], a favorite of a young man.
"Sister... brother-in-law."
Lying on the hospital bed Kanzaki Sakurazō was trembling. Without a doubt, the young man sitting upright in the executive leather chair was his brother-in-law, whom he feared most.
"This is the medical clinic of the Chinese Kyoto Consulate General in Huaxia. The doctor just gave you a brief examination; it's all superficial injuries, nothing serious. However, you'll still need to go to a major hospital for surgery later."
The young man picked up the Ambrosial yogurt and took a sip.
"I'm sorry, brother-in-law, I've caused you trouble."
Kanzaki Sakurazō under the covers, only half of her flushed cheek showing. "My sister, is she in Tokyo?"
"Your sister was worried about you, so she came to Kyoto too," the young man said casually. "But I've entrusted her with visiting the Yugong Family."
Kanzaki Sakurazō slightly taken aback. " The Yugong Family?"
"You wiped out the entire yakuza organization affiliated with the Yugong Family; someone needs to step in and resolve this."
The young man, holding Ambrosial yogurt, said, "As the head of the Kanzaki family, your sister naturally has to negotiate with the higher-ups of the Yugong Family to understand this matter."
"I'm sorry." Kanzaki Sakurazō looked guilty.
"You did a good job," the young man said, standing up.
"Very good?" Kanzaki Sakurazō was stunned.
The young man turned around and smiled, "You're a real man."
Watching the young man's departing figure.
"My brother-in-law smiled at me and even praised me for being a real man."
Kanzaki Sakurazō stunned. After a short while, his pale cheeks flushed red at a visible speed. His cold-faced brother-in-law was actually smiling at him.
"Today is the happiest day of my life."
Kanzaki Sakurazō's eyes gleamed with excitement. First, he was recognized by A Sui brother-in-law, who said he was a man of courage, and then by his brother-in-law, who said he was a real man.
"Hehe, what a man of courage! A real man!" Kanzaki Sakurazō overjoyed and was about to raise his arms in celebration when he aggravated his wound, wincing in pain. "Ouch, ouch, ouch!"
"But then again, A Sui's brother's eyes and brother-in-law's eyes are both so scary, ugh~~~"