The day passed quickly. The next day, Shan Fang Taiyi directly arrived at the municipal bureau, needing a satisfactory answer.
"Director Zhao, that foreign businessman from Wa country is here again," Zhao Dongwen's secretary said as he entered.
Zhao Dongwen felt annoyed and said directly, "Let Lei Peng handle it. He knows what to say."
Zhao Dongwen couldn't be bothered with Shan Fang Taiyi; quibbling wasn't his forte.
"Yes, Director Zhao," the secretary replied and walked out.
Subsequently, Lei Peng received Shan Fang Taiyi.
"Captain Lei, where is your director? Is this how your Hua Xia country treats guests? Or are you Hua Xia people all show and no substance, unable to handle such a small matter?"
Shan Fang Taiyi's greeting was filled with hostility. The Muto family had given him a strict order to get a satisfactory answer, otherwise, the matter would not be dropped.
"Two living, breathing people just disappear. Are you trying to fool an idiot?"
"Shan Fang Taiyi, just wait patiently. We'll notify you when there's news," Lei Peng played the game of passing the buck.
"In any case, there's no result now. If you want to wait, wait; if not, then leave."
"Your explanation is hard to believe. If this is the case, I can only exert pressure through the embassy," Shan Fang Taiyi said angrily.
"As you wish," Lei Peng spread his hands.
"That's the situation. There's no explanation to be had."
"Go find it yourself if you have the ability."
"Fine, very fine." Shan Fang Taiyi said with a cold expression, turned, and left.
Lei Peng was clearly stonewalling and had no intention of giving him a precise answer.
If they had truly cared, they wouldn't have sent a detachment captain to receive him.
After Shan Fang Taiyi left, he immediately reported the attitude of the Hua Xia side to the Wa country embassy in Hua Xia, letting them exert pressure.
Then, he made a phone call back to the Muto family to report the matter.
"Is the attitude of the Hua Xia side really like this?" the Muto family's butler, Dichun Liusheng, asked.
"Yes, the attitude of Hua Xia is extremely hostile. They are completely disregarding this matter," Shan Fang Taiyi said with a grievance.
"Alright, keep an eye on the developments there. I will report to the clan head," Dichun Liusheng said and hung up the phone.
The Muto family had extremely high influence in both politics and economics in Wa country. He was well aware of the main purpose of sending two people to Hua Xia this time.
Moreover, the Muto family was very protective. Anyone who offended a member of the Muto family, regardless of their status, would be taken seriously.
Dichun Liusheng did not dare to delay and prepared to report the matter to Muto Ichiro.
Upon meeting Muto Ichiro, Dichun Liusheng explained the general situation.
Muto Ichiro sat on the floor, half-kneeling, boiling water. His deep eyes seemed to be lost in thought, and he remained silent.
Dichun Liusheng knelt to the side, not daring to make a sound, as if waiting for the emperor's reprimand.
"The people are gone," Muto Ichiro finally managed to say these three words after a long while.
"Clan head, what should we do next? Should we send more people?" Dichun Liusheng asked cautiously.
"There's a good saying in Hua Xia: first courtesy, then force. We have already shown courtesy. If that Hua Xia doctor is ungracious, then don't blame us for resorting to some tactics."
Muto Ichiro's expression was calm, making it impossible to discern his thoughts.
"Clan head, please instruct," Dichun Liusheng bowed.
"Go call Muto Sa Yi to see me," Muto Ichiro calmly brewed tea and gave the order.
"Yes, clan head." Dichun Liusheng walked out.
Not long after, Muto Sa Yi entered.
"Clan head," Muto Sa Yi called out respectfully, kneeling on the ground.
"You need to take people to Hua Xia. This trip may be extremely perilous," Muto Ichiro said earnestly to Muto Sa Yi.
"For the honor of the family, I do not fear death," Muto Sa Yi replied expressionlessly.
"Good. I will bestow upon you a divine artifact of Lord Poseidon, so that you may protect yourself from danger," Muto Ichiro's tone revealed a respectful attitude when he mentioned Lord Poseidon.
Susanoo was the sea god of Wa country and the deity worshipped by the Muto family.
Upon hearing this, Muto Sa Yi's expression was no longer blank; it was filled with deep excitement.
A divine artifact of the sea god was a treasure that one could only dream of in a lifetime. Although it did not belong to him, being able to carry it for a while was an immeasurable honor.
"Sa Yi will not fail Clan Head's expectations," Muto Sa Yi said earnestly, bowing deeply to the ground.
"Depart immediately."
Muto Ichiro stood up and handed the divine artifact to Muto Sa Yi.
Muto Sa Yi raised both hands above his head and trembled as he received the divine artifact.
"Hai..."
After watching Muto Sa Yi leave, Muto Ichiro's deep gaze finally retracted.
The Prime Minister of Wa country was about to be replaced, and the candidate from the Muto family this time was Muto Ichiro's elder brother, Muto Taro.
Muto Taro had suddenly contracted a terminal illness, let alone participate in the candidacy, his survival until election day was uncertain. Therefore, Muto Ichiro attached great importance to this matter.
Otherwise, he would not have risked sending people to Hua Xia again, and even taken out the divine artifact of the sea god.
The divine artifact of the sea god was not to be brought out unless absolutely necessary. This time, for the honor of the family and for his brother, Muto Ichiro had to take a gamble.
Muto Ichiro's request for the embassy to pressure the Hua Xia side was merely a smokescreen.
In reality, the true target was Xia Feng. He coveted Xia Feng's life-reviving medical skills.
He knew well that he could not invite Xia Feng through normal channels.
Would Hua Xia people, who hated them to the bone, travel across the ocean to treat you?
This was no different from a fool's dream.
That evening, Muto Sa Yi arrived in Modu.
This time, he did not arrange for a hotel through Shan Fang Taiyi, as they needed to come and go quietly without exposing their target.
However, man proposes, but fate disposes. The moment Muto Sa Yi entered the country, he was already under surveillance by the Dragon Group.
This time, Long Aotian was cautious. He knew these people were coming for Xia Feng. He had dealt with the previous two individuals, and given the temper of the Wa country people, they would definitely not let it go.
Without any delay, Long Aotian led his men there that very night.
Murong Tiangu was also present. Since the people from Wa country this time were not ordinary, Long Aotian called Murong Tiangu for safety precautions.
Inside a factory on the outskirts of Modu.
This was a factory rented by the Muto family, where Muto Sa Yi and his group were located.
When Long Aotian appeared, Muto Sa Yi quickly detected them.
"Hua Xia Dragon Group?" Muto Sa Yi stood at the entrance and asked Long Aotian and his men.
Being able to discover their tracks so quickly, it was basically confirmed that they were the Hua Xia Dragon Group.
Seeing Muto Sa Yi walk out on his own, Long Aotian's cold face uttered in a chilling voice:
"Vast Hua Xia is not a place for you to cause trouble."