strictlysupreme Chapter 169 You...who are you?
Chapter 169 You...who are you?
Tokugawa shook his head slightly, his brow furrowed, as if he could foresee the coming storm. "I don't know, but once President Ishikawa sets his sights on a target, he never lets it go." His words revealed a deep understanding of President Ishikawa's character.
"You mean, he will continue to track down the demon sword?" another person asked in a low voice, with a hint of uneasiness in his tone.
"I'm afraid that's not all. He will probably take more drastic measures." Tokugawa sighed, his eyes deep, as if he had seen a fragment of the future.
The two fell into a long silence. The wind in the courtyard seemed to have stagnated, and only the occasional chirping of insects in the distance broke the tranquility.
They all knew that the days ahead would probably not be peaceful.
At the same time, in another luxurious villa, Chairman Ishikawa was standing by the window, gazing into the distance. His eyes were as sharp as an eagle, as if he could penetrate the night and see the truth hidden in the darkness.
"Caiying, how's the situation over there?" He suddenly spoke in a low and powerful voice.
Upon hearing this, Caiying immediately replied respectfully, "President, I have followed your instructions and investigated all the information about the demon sword.
However, I know very little about its sacrificial methods.”
Chairman Ishikawa turned around and looked at Caiying with a sharp gaze: "Go on."
Caiying lowered her head slightly and continued, "The activation of the sacrifice mode requires a specific time and place, and also requires some special items as sacrifices. These sacrifices are not only rare, but also extremely difficult to obtain."
Upon hearing this, President Ishikawa's eyes gleamed. He knew time was running out. The demonic sword was too powerful. If it fell into the wrong hands, the consequences would be disastrous. He had to act quickly to achieve his goal.
In order to obtain these offerings, Chairman Ishikawa decided to personally negotiate with the Tokugawa, Yamamoto and other forces. He knew that these forces held many rare resources and their strength should not be underestimated.
"Mr. Tokugawa, Mr. Yamamoto, I came here hoping to reach a cooperation with you." President Ishikawa stood in front of Tokugawa and Yamamoto, his tone calm and firm.
Tokugawa and Yamamoto exchanged a puzzled glance. They knew that Chairman Ishikawa was a cautious man and wouldn't easily offer a partnership.
This time he came to me on his own initiative, there must be something important.
However, just as they were about to act, President Ishikawa suddenly decided to personally negotiate with Li Qiankun and others. He knew that Li Qiankun and others had a special sacrifice in their hands, and this sacrifice was crucial to opening the sacrificial mode.
"I have to go there in person." President Ishikawa said to the assistant beside him.
Upon hearing this, the assistant was a little worried, but he immediately arranged a schedule for President Ishikawa.
He knew that once President Ishikawa made a decision, it would be difficult to change it.
When President Ishikawa stepped into the place where Li Qiankun and others were resting, he immediately felt a tense atmosphere.
Li Qiankun and others looked at him warily.
"President Ishikawa, what are you doing here?" Li Qiankun spoke first, with a hint of doubt in his tone.
Chairman Ishikawa smiled, seemingly unaware of Li Qiankun's hostility. "I came to discuss cooperation with you," he said in a calm and confident tone.
Li Qiankun and others looked at each other with puzzled expressions.
They don't know what President Ishikawa is up to.
At this moment, there was a sound of footsteps outside the door.
Then, President Ishikawa walked in, an apologetic look on his face. "I'm sorry to have kept you waiting. I was delayed by something, and I hope you can understand," he said in a sincere and humble tone.
Li Qiankun and others looked at President Ishikawa and couldn't help feeling a little confused.
"I've gathered everyone here because a legendary demonic sword is about to appear," President Ishikawa began to explain his purpose. "This sword possesses great power, but it's also extremely dangerous. We need to seal it through a ritual to prevent it from falling into the wrong hands."
After hearing this, Li Qiankun and others finally understood something.
It turned out that they were called here to help seal the demon sword. However, they were still puzzled as to why they had to wait here for so long.
"Why do you have to look for us?" Li Qiankun couldn't help but ask.
President Ishikawa looked at him with a flicker of admiration in his eyes. "Because you hold a special offering, and this offering is crucial to activating the sacrificial mode," he said, his tone firm and forceful.
Li Qiankun and the others were shocked when they heard this. They had never thought that the thing in their hands was so important.
After some explanation and discussion, Li Qiankun and others finally understood President Ishikawa's intention.
Others also expressed their willingness to help seal the demon sword. They knew that this was a rare opportunity to gain experience and also a chance to show their strength.
However, just as everyone was about to take action, Li Qiankun suddenly spoke up. "President, I don't have time to wait here," he said, a hint of dissatisfaction in his tone.
Chairman Ishikawa was slightly taken aback when he heard this. He didn't expect Li Qiankun to make such a request.
"I understand what you mean, Mr. Li," President Ishikawa said calmly, "but the ceremony will take some time to prepare. I will try to speed up the process and strive to complete it before tomorrow. Please give me some more time."
"Okay, I'll give you one more day." Li Qiankun finally compromised, "But if you can't finish it by tomorrow, I'll leave."
Upon hearing this, President Ishikawa smiled with satisfaction. "Thank you for your understanding and support," he said, his tone sincere and humble.
Ishikawa bowed deeply to Li Qiankun. When he turned around, his back stretched out in the afterglow of the setting sun, appearing particularly lonely. The atmosphere in the living room froze instantly. Zhang Chulan, Wang Ye, Zhuge Qing, and the others looked at each other, their eyes full of confusion and puzzlement.
"Qiankun, why do you say that?" Lu Linglong broke the silence first. There was a hint of urgency in her voice, and she seemed very surprised by Li Qiankun's sudden remarks.
Li Qiankun withdrew his gaze from the window, glanced at Lu Linglong indifferently, and said slowly: "I just think we don't need to waste time here. Besides, I always feel that President Ishikawa seems to be hiding something from us."
His voice was not loud, but it was like a huge rock thrown into a calm lake, causing ripples.
Upon hearing this, everyone fell silent, a sense of unease welling up in their hearts. They had been summoned here, yet had no idea what was about to happen. This feeling was extremely uncomfortable.
"Why don't those enemies come directly to grab the knife, but instead negotiate with the Ishikawa family?" Li Qiankun spoke again, his voice low and powerful, as if every word was carefully considered.
Everyone looked at each other, speechless. They had thought about this question before, but they could not find a reasonable answer.
Li Qiankun's words were like a key, opening the door of doubt in their hearts.
“Give President Ishikawa one day. If he really has a problem, there will naturally be signs.
Li Qiankun took a deep breath, as if he had made an important decision. His eyes were firm and deep, as if he had seen through the fog of the future.
Lu Linglong stood aside, listening to Li Qiankun's explanation, and couldn't help but feel surprised. She had always thought that President Ishikawa was a kind and amiable old man who had a good relationship with them, but she didn't expect Li Qiankun to doubt him.
She couldn't help but ask tentatively, "Qian Kun, are you worrying too much? President Ishikawa has always been very kind to us. It's unlikely there will be any problems, right?"
Li Qiankun shook his head, his eyes penetrating. "The problem isn't with President Ishikawa, but with the knife."
He said in a deep voice, "If the power of that knife is controlled by someone with bad intentions, the consequences will be disastrous."
As the night deepened, President Ishikawa stood alone in the secret room, facing the ancient altar.
Various mysterious charms and offerings are placed on the altar, and the air is filled with an ancient and mysterious atmosphere.
There was a complex light flashing in his eyes, as if he was recalling the price his family paid to obtain this demon sword.
"Swordsmith, oh swordsmith, your arrogance ultimately leads to your tragedy."
President Ishikawa muttered to himself, a voice tinged with emotion and resignation. He closed his eyes, clasped his hands together, and prayed to the altar, "May the sword's demonic nature be restored, and may I be able to control this power."
At this moment, a white-haired old Taoist priest suddenly appeared behind President Ishikawa.
He was wearing a tattered Taoist robe, holding a cane, and his face was full of traces of time.
His eyes were deep and bright, as if he could see into people's hearts.
"President Ishikawa, I have confidence in restoring the magic of the sword." The old Taoist priest said lightly. Although his voice was not loud, it carried an unquestionable majesty.
Chairman Ishikawa turned around and looked at the old Taoist priest in front of him, a hint of hesitation in his eyes. He didn't know the old Taoist priest's origins or purpose, but his intuition told him that this person might be able to help him solve the current dilemma.
"You... who are you?" President Ishikawa asked tentatively.
"I am Master Li, sent by the Queen to help the Ishikawa family solve their problem."
The old Taoist priest smiled slightly, and there was a mysterious air in his smile.
Upon hearing this, President Ishikawa couldn't help but feel pleasantly surprised. He hadn't expected the Queen to actually send someone to help them. He hesitated for a moment, but ultimately nodded and decided to cooperate with Master Li.
"Leave that brat Li Qiankun to me," Taoist Li said with a confident smile, his eyes gleaming with disdain and contempt. He seemed to have seen through Li Qiankun's strengths and weaknesses and was fully confident that he could defeat him.
The morning sun streamed into the room through the cracks in the curtains. Li Qiankun slowly opened his eyes. He sensed an unusual presence in the air, and a sense of alarm welled up in his heart. He immediately sat up, his eyes scanning the surroundings.
At this time, Caiying came in with a group of maids.
They all had smiles on their faces, as if bringing joy and blessings to the new day.
Chaeyoung walked in front, occasionally glancing at Lee Gyun. She noticed that Lee Gyun was tall and straight, with well-defined muscles, as flawless as a sculpture. A surge of curiosity welled up in her.
"Mr. Li, are you awake?" Caiying said with a smile, her voice sweet and gentle.
She walked up to Li Qiankun and bowed respectfully.
Li Qiankun nodded slightly in response. His eyes were still as sharp as a knife, as if he was searching for something.
He felt the unusual smell in the air becoming stronger and stronger.
"Let's go." Li Qiankun stood up and said lightly.
His voice was not high.
He turned and walked towards the door, and Caiying and others hurriedly followed.
They walked through a quiet corridor and arrived at a secret room. The door of the secret room was tightly closed, as if hiding some unspeakable secret.
Li Qiankun stopped, took a deep breath, then pushed the door open and walked in.
There were more than a dozen warriors from the Ishikawa family sitting in the secret room. When they saw Li Qiankun and others coming in, they all stood up and saluted.