"What then?" Ye Tian asked.
"The Tu family is now an enemy of the Huang family, and at the same time, the Tu family is also your enemy," Huang Yanran replied.
Ye Tian found it strange. He smiled and asked, "I'm not familiar with the Tu family. How are they my enemy?"
"Wang Zun is nominally under the Long family, but in reality, he has the support of the Tu family. By defeating Wang Zun, you have threatened the Tu family's safety. If nothing unexpected happens, the Tu family is investigating you. They will do two things: first, try to win you over, because I am more valuable than Wang Zun. Second, if they fail to win you over, they will definitely eliminate you."
Ye Tian frowned. "They eliminate those who don't cooperate? This Tu family is truly arrogant."
"The Tu family dares to act so recklessly because they have martial arts experts and have gathered a large number of martial artists as retainers. The strength of these individuals may not be extraordinary, but their killing methods are top-notch. For example, the poisoned needle that harmed my father was likely a scheme by the Tu family's retainers."
Ye Tian said indifferently, "I don't seek trouble, nor do I fear it. If the Tu family is foolish enough, I will teach them a lesson."
"Therefore, we have a common enemy," Huang Yanran said.
Ye Tian glanced at her. "If there's any news from the Tu family, tell me immediately."
Huang Yanran smiled. "Of course."
After sending Huang Yanran off, Ye Tian didn't give the Tu family much thought. He focused on his cultivation and consolidating his progress.
The next morning, Ren Ping's car arrived. After a nearly hour-long drive, he boarded a passenger plane bound for Siberia.
The plane was very luxurious. According to Ren Ping, it was provided by a wealthy businessman from the country.
During the flight, Ye Tian continued to meditate and practice his Qi, as he had long discovered that practicing at high altitudes yielded much better results than on the ground.
Several hours later, the plane landed at an airport in the northeast for refueling and took off again in the evening. Ye Tian asked Ren Ping why they had to wait so long. Ren Ping's explanation was that it would be easier to act after dark.
The two drove to a restaurant and ate local game. Around four in the afternoon, someone walked in and whispered, "Boss, the Japanese side has arrived in the target area and appears to be preparing to act."
Ren Ping sneered. "Let them scout the way first. We're not in a hurry."
After the man retreated, Ye Tian asked, "Old Ren, you have people here too?"
Ren Ping smiled. "This is the border, and we have an intelligence station here. Up ahead at the border, there are many beautiful Russian women. If you're interested, brother, I can arrange something for you."
Ye Tian replied, "You should arrange something for yourself."
Ren Ping laughed heartily. "Brother, with your great capabilities, you can still be so devoted to your sister-in-law. I, your elder brother, truly admire you."
"Back then, I was nothing. Ziyi was like she was possessed, she just wanted to be with me. Thinking about it now, she was a bit foolish then."
Ren Ping said, "Indeed, in this world, finding a woman who understands and appreciates you is a man's greatest fortune."
Then, he got down to business. "Once we get there, we might have to engage with the Japanese."
"Do you have any intelligence from that side?" Ye Tian asked.
"There's one Nin-Ō (忍王), and two Nana-hana Jōnin (七花上忍)."
"What is the approximate level of a Nin-Ō's strength?" Ye Tian asked.
"In Japan, the realm of a Nin-Ō is roughly equivalent to a Mingxin Wu-Wang (明心武王), or perhaps a bit stronger. There are even more powerful Nin-Ō (忍皇) and Nin-Kami (忍神), but they are considered legendary existences."
The two chatted while waiting for nightfall.
Suddenly, a person covered in blood burst in and collapsed on the ground as soon as he entered.
Ye Tian quickly helped him up, checked his injuries, and stopped the bleeding. Within seconds, the man's eyes opened. "Boss, leave quickly! The intelligence station has been compromised!"