After writing the check, Si Mingde explained the affairs of the Mikazuki Family to him.
"Similar to the Si Family, the Mikazuki Family controls the Wa Country Daoist Studies Association and is renowned for its illusion techniques. Each member cultivates an illusionary consciousness, but this consciousness requires constant human sacrifices to maintain its strength. Therefore, despite being among the top in the world, they are also infamous."
"The current ruler of the Mikazuki Family, Mikazuki Shunsuke, has been cultivating a genjutsu consciousness since childhood."
Si Mingde shook his head with a sigh, "He was a genius, but also an executioner who reaped countless lives."
Jiang Nuo listened with great interest, began chewing on her tea leaves, and turned to ask Si Yan, "So how did he become his enemy?"
Si Yan frowned as she recalled the memory, and a chill ran down her spine as she spoke.
"I led a group to Wa Country to complete a mission, and we ran into Mikazuki Shunsuke, who wanted to eat me."
"Wait... wait a minute, eat it?"
Jiang Nuo raised an eyebrow, her gaze dangerous. "What kind of food?"
"Those who eat meat, eat."
Si Yan said dejectedly, "Perhaps they value the Spiritual Power within me, which can nourish my illusionary consciousness."
This is outrageous!
Jiang Nuo subconsciously touched his left eye; someone was trying to take Si Yan from him.
"Kill him."
Jiang Nuo whispered, patting Si Yan's head, "Next time I see Mikazuki Shunsuke, I'll kill him."
Si Yan bit her lip and nestled into Jiang Nuo's arms. "Fine, kill all those who are bad to me."
Si Mingde: "..."
Although I don't quite understand the interests of you young people.
But there's no need to completely ignore me.
Si Mingde coughed a few times and tapped the table. "Although it's called a friendly match, life and death are determined by fate."
"Besides, it might be different in other countries, but Huaxia and Wa Country have a long-standing feud, so you don't need to hold back."
This statement implicitly acknowledges that Jiang Nuo went to kill the Wa Country.
Jiang Nuo smiled and took the check, then tucked it into her pocket. "Don't worry, Grandpa."
"I will ensure that no one from the Mikazuki Family ever leaves alive."
The three were chatting in the study when suddenly there was a knock on the door and a report came from inside.
"President, Mr. Si Er has arrived."
As soon as he said this, Si Yan stood up immediately, his face turning cold. "How dare he come here?"
"Alright, you all sit here, I'll go see..."
Before Si Mingde could finish speaking, the study door was suddenly pushed open.
"Father, what are you saying?"
Si Yong barged in, his tone irritating.
"I haven't seen Xiao Yan in so long, how can you not let me see her?"
Jiang Nuo remained seated, looking up at the person entering through the door.
She has a similar appearance to Si Yan, but her upturned fox-like eyes make her look particularly cunning. She has a very aloof appearance that makes people want to keep their distance.
" Si Yan, he's not as good-looking as you."
Jiang Nuo shifted her position, leaning back and putting her arm around Si Yan, who was clearly very emotionally distraught. She said seriously, "It seems even within a family, the quality varies greatly."
Si Yan scoffed, "He doesn't deserve it."
Si Yong wasn't angry at all. His gaze slowly fell on Jiang Nuo, and he teased, "Everyone says Si Yan found a very capable boyfriend. Seeing is believing, they really are a good match."
Jiang Nuo fanned her nose, pinched it, and said in a muffled voice, "Don't think that saying nice things will stop your mouth from smelling bad."
Si Yong: "..."
Even the strongest mind is helpless against this kind of unconventional approach to criticism.
"You're quite an interesting kid."
Ignoring Si Yan's murderous glare, Si Yong walked straight in, "Such hostility towards an elder on our first meeting."
He glanced at Si Yan with disdain, "It seems my little nephew has been complaining to you quite a bit."
" Si Yong! What are you doing here?"
Si Mingde was extremely cold and stern towards his son, even finding him irritating.
Did I not tell you never to come to the association again?
"Father, even if you don't want to acknowledge me, I am still your biological son."
Si Yong smiled broadly, "I just came to see you, nothing more."
Si Mingde: "I know exactly what you're thinking."
Perhaps too lazy to argue with Si Yong, and knowing that Si Yan wouldn't dare to confront Si Yong while he was there, Si Mingde flicked his sleeves and left the study.
With only three people left in the room, Si Yan no longer concealed her murderous intent towards Si Yong. She grabbed a calligraphy brush and shot it at him, the tip of the brush infused with Spiritual Power, as sharp as a needle.
Si Yong raised his hand, causing the brush to freeze in mid-air. The two forces clashed, and Jiang Nuo frowned, looking at Si Yong. Her left eye flickered slightly, and she hummed in confusion.
"How come this person also practices Wa Country illusion magic?"
Si Yan: "For him, Daoist arts are as difficult as ascending to heaven."
"Naturally, one can only cultivate things that are not presentable."
Si Yong's expression finally changed because of those words. He suddenly swung his hand and shot the brush back with considerable force.
The move that was thought to be sure to hurt Si Yan was easily neutralized by Si Yan. The Spiritual Power, faintly flashing with purple energy, once again controlled the brush to shoot straight at Si Yong's shoulder.
Si Yong assumed Si Yan would definitely fall for the trick, so he was caught off guard and couldn't dodge in time. The brush brushed past his shoulder and embedded itself hard in the corner of the wall.
He winced in pain, staring in disbelief at his bleeding arm. He looked up at his young nephew in surprise, "Long time no see, your Spiritual Power has improved considerably."
Si Yan coldly, her phoenix eyes narrowing as if she were looking at an enemy, "You're still as useless as ever."
"If Grandpa weren't still alive, I would have killed you."
Si Yong looked somewhat wary, glancing back and forth between Si Yan and Jiang Nuo a few times before finally regaining his composure and slowly straightening his torn clothes.
"Alright, I didn't come back to fight with you."
"The friendly match will be coming up soon, and I'll show you that traditional Daoist magic is no match for Wa Country illusion magic."
Jiang Nuo let out a soft "Oh," and said, "If you're no good, you blame the road for being uneven."
"Your illusion magic isn't that great."
Si Yong snorted coldly and stormed out.
Jiang Nuo then looked away and hugged Si Yan to comfort her, "Okay, okay, don't be angry."
"Is he working for Wa Country?"
Si Yan hugged the person in his arms tightly, his voice muffled, "He joined the Wa Country association, so he's practically a member of the Mikazuki Family."
Jiang Nuo drawled out an "Oh."
"He's a traitor, isn't he?"
He cupped Si Yan's face and kissed him. "With Grandpa here, you can't kill him, but I can."