lcionline Chapter 166 Is this our destination?
Chapter 166 Is this our destination?
"Mr. Li, we've arrived." The team leader's voice, with a hint of respect, broke the silence in the car.
Li Qiankun looked up and through the car window saw a luxurious villa manor appear before him. The manor's gate was majestic and magnificent, and stone lions on both sides majestically guarded the land.
He couldn't help but secretly marvel in his heart that the luxury of this manor was beyond his imagination.
"Is this our destination?" Li Qiankun asked with a hint of uncertainty in his tone.
"Yes, Mr. Li. This is the accommodation we have prepared for you. We hope you can have a pleasant holiday here." The tour leader replied with a smile, his face full of enthusiasm and anticipation.
Li Qiankun nodded slightly to express his gratitude, but the uneasiness in his heart did not dissipate.
He knew very well that this trip to Japan would never be as peaceful as it appeared.
He stepped out of the car and looked around. The manor was shaded by green trees, with pools and rockery scattered throughout, like a beautiful painting. Sunlight filtered through the gaps in the leaves, casting dappled shadows on the ground.
Everything seems so quiet and peaceful, as if completely isolated from the hustle and bustle of the outside world.
However, Li Qiankun knew the danger lurking beneath this tranquility. He closed his personal interface, a high-tech device integrating communication, navigation, and information analysis. He took a deep breath and walked into the manor.
The decoration inside the manor is even more luxurious, and every detail reveals the owner's taste and status.
Li Qiankun was led into a spacious and bright room. The room was fully equipped with necessary facilities and was comfortable and warm.
He closed the door and reopened his personal interface. The various messages were still clearly visible. He silently read them, his mind still pondering his next move.
"What secrets are hidden in this trip to Japan?" Li Qiankun muttered to himself. He knew he couldn't just sit there and wait for death. He had to quickly uncover the truth behind this crisis and find a solution. Only then could he ensure his own safety and successfully complete this mission.
Time passed by minute by minute, but Li Qiankun seemed to have forgotten the passage of time. He was immersed in his own thoughts until a knock on the door woke him up from his thoughts.
"Mr. Li, dinner is ready." The leader's voice sounded outside the door.
Li Qiankun then realized that he had been sitting here for an entire afternoon. He gathered his thoughts, stood up, and opened the door. Outside, the team leader was waiting for him with a smile.
"Thank you." Li Qiankun responded politely. He followed the tour guide to the restaurant, where a sumptuous dinner was already served.
At the table, besides the team leader and Li Qiankun, there were several companions from the Central Plains. Zhang Jinglan and Wang Ye were among them. When they saw Li Qiankun walk in, they all greeted him.
"Brother Li, you are finally here. We have been waiting for you for a long time." Zhang Jinglan said with a smile.
"Sorry to have kept you waiting." Li Qiankun replied with a smile. He looked at Wang Ye and said jokingly, "Wang Ye, your house is nothing compared to this place."
Wang Ye rolled his eyes and said helplessly, "Come on, this is not my home, stop making sarcastic remarks here."
Everyone laughed at this, and the atmosphere became much more relaxed. However, Li Qiankun knew that this relaxed atmosphere was only temporary. The sense of crisis in his heart did not dissipate, but instead became more intense as time passed.
Just as everyone was dining, there was a sudden commotion inside the manor. A group of bodyguards in suits and sunglasses rushed out from all directions, their steps in unison and their momentum menacing.
Soon after, several white-haired old men came forward. They had serious faces and sharp eyes, and it was obvious that they were not here with good intentions.
Chairman Ishikawa and his entourage immediately turned grim upon seeing this. They knew that these bodyguards and the old man were no pushovers and must have been sent by some powerful force.
Zhang Chulan and Wang Ye exchanged a glance, realizing that something was amiss. They put down their cutlery and looked around warily.
"President Ishikawa, you are so brave that you dare to act alone without notifying us..." A burly old man walked up with obvious dissatisfaction in his tone.
President Ishikawa gritted his teeth and explained, "President Tokugawa, you misunderstood. I came to the Central Plains this time just to find an important thing, and I have no other intentions."
"Oh? An important thing? Could it be the legendary demon sword?" President Tokugawa narrowed his eyes, a hint of greed in his tone.
Chairman Ishikawa's heart tightened. He knew the Tokugawa family had long coveted the demonic sword. The legend of the demonic sword had long been circulated in Japan, said to possess powerful and mysterious powers. However, the sword also carried with it endless curses and disasters. Therefore, the Ishikawa family had always considered it taboo and never dared to touch it.
Unexpectedly, the Tokugawa family got the news so quickly and sent people to rob it. Chairman Ishikawa secretly regretted that this action was indeed too hasty.
"President Tokugawa, please listen to me. That knife does not belong to our Ishikawa family, and we have no ability to control it. If you really want, I can help you find clues, but please don't make things difficult for us." President Ishikawa tried to ease the atmosphere. He knew that his situation at the moment was very dangerous.
However, Chairman Tokugawa remained unmoved. He sneered, "Chairman Ishikawa, do you think I'll believe your lies? Since that knife appeared on your family's territory, it's naturally your responsibility. Today, you must hand it over, or don't blame us for being rude."
Chairman Tokugawa waved his hand, and the bodyguards and old men immediately surrounded him. They all had fierce looks on their faces, as if they were ready to attack at any moment.
"President Tokugawa, we have no intention of becoming your enemy. However, this demon sword is beyond our control. If you insist on it, I'm afraid you'll only cause greater trouble."
Li Qiankun spoke in a calm voice.
Upon hearing this, President Tokugawa's eyes flashed with anger. He sneered, "Hmph, you Central Plains people, you really don't appreciate a toast. Since you're so ungrateful, don't blame me for being rude."