"You!"

Anticipating a reconciliation with Xu Fan and his family, yet before the discussions even began, Miyamoto Kuro started to block their efforts, leaving Honda Tsubasa visibly displeased as she glanced over at him.

"Enough."

Seeing the two at the verge of conflict, Xu Fan waved his hand and stepped in to stop them.

"Miyamoto Kuro, hurry up and prepare the car for me."

"Master, but..."

As Xu Fan was determined, Miyamoto Kuro wished to advise him but stopped upon seeing Xu Fan's determined gaze.

"Master, would you like me to send some people to accompany you?"

He suggested, thinking that more people would at least prevent Xu Fan from being at a disadvantage should anything happen.

"Enough, stop talking, go prepare the car quickly, I can go by myself."

Understanding Miyamoto Kuro's concerns, Xu Fan hastened him with a wave of his hand.

Indeed, the Honda family's invitation might not be well-intentioned, but pointing it out would only embarrass Honda Tsubasa.

This woman is innocent, and Xu Fan didn't wish to see her upset.

If the Honda family did have any hidden agenda, he wouldn't need the Miyamoto Family to assist him.

Going alone was enough.

Despite repeating himself, Miyamoto Kuro sighed and followed Xu Fan's instructions.

It didn't take long before the car was ready for Xu Fan at the main entrance.

"Alright, you all can go back now, we will head out first."

Greeting the group with Miyamoto Kuro, Xu Fan and Honda Tsubasa got into the car.

"I'm unfamiliar with this area, so you'll have to guide the way for me."

Starting the car, Xu Fan informed Honda Tsubasa.

Honda Tsubasa seemed distracted, and only after a moment did she acknowledge him.

Looking at Xu Fan driving, she asked, "Xu Fan, do you... do you also feel that my family intends to..."

The gaze from Miyamoto Kuro earlier was impossible for Honda Tsubasa to ignore.

Sitting in the car and thinking over it, her mind grew anxious.

If trouble arose for Xu Fan because of today's journey, she would be the culprit.

"Silly girl..."

Seeing Honda Tsubasa's worried look, Xu Fan chuckled.

Glancing at her, he said, "However your family may be, I don't know, but you..."

"You are definitely a good girl."

This trip was primarily for Honda Tsubasa; as for the outcome, Xu Fan didn't really care.

His only hope was that the Honda family wouldn't go overboard.

...

The Honda family's main forces weren't based in Osaka, but they still had a dojo there.

Under Honda Tsubasa's guidance, Xu Fan drove out of the city and soon arrived at the Honda family dojo.

"Okay, let's get off."

After stopping the car, Xu Fan glanced at the dojo and, with a greeting to Honda Tsubasa, got out.

Honda Tsubasa followed him out.

"Xu Fan, they are already waiting for us inside, let me take you in."

Honda Tsubasa said, leading Xu Fan into the dojo.

This dojo was primarily established for training the family's outermost disciples.

Walking through with Honda Tsubasa, Xu Fan saw several ninjas in black performing basic training along the way.

While explaining to Xu Fan, Honda Tsubasa quickly led him to the main hall of the dojo.

Perhaps notified by Honda Tsubasa, a group of men in Dongying kimonos awaited at the hall's entrance.

Among them were a few Honda family members who had caused trouble at Miyamoto Kuro's place yesterday.

They still looked at Xu Fan with a hint of animosity, without much intention of reconciliation.

"Xu Fan, the one in the middle is my father, Honda Ryuichi..."

Among the group, leading was her father. Honda Tsubasa exhaled a sigh of relief.

After briefly explaining the identities of those present, she glanced at her father.

"Father, we have arrived."

"Hmm."

The middle-aged man at the forefront nodded at Honda Tsubasa and then glanced at Xu Fan.

With an apparent intention of making amends, he smiled at Xu Fan, saying, "Mr. Xu Fan, let's talk inside."

"Alright, then I'll trouble you for the hospitality."

Being here, might as well see how they plan to make peace.

Xu Fan stretched and walked toward the main hall.

Honda Ryuichi glanced at the people surrounding them and said, "Alright, you all may leave. I will speak with Mr. Xu Fan alone."

"Xiao Yi, you go with them as well."

"This..."

Her father's sudden decision left Honda Tsubasa momentarily stunned.

Yet, with only her father inside, he wouldn't harm Xu Fan, she nodded in agreement.

"Understood, Father."

Instantly, Honda Tsubasa and the others dispersed.

Following behind Honda Ryuichi, Xu Fan entered the main hall.

Seemingly worried that their conversation might be overheard, Honda Ryuichi closed the door once inside.

Instantly, the hall dimmed.

Xu Fan took a glance at the decorations within the hall, finding them somewhat eerie.

On both sides of the hall stood some Dongying shikigami. These bronze shikigami already appeared strange, amplified by the dim lighting, lending an eerie feel.

"Mr. Xu Fan, these are merely deities my Honda family reveres, I hope you aren't frightened."

Noticing Xu Fan's gaze, Honda Ryuichi explained as he walked towards the bronze tripod in the center.

"Just some ornaments."

After lighting a long incense stick in the tripod, Honda Ryuichi moved to the main seat in the hall.

As the firelight flickered from the tripod, wisps of smoke rose.

Xu Fan squinted at the scene, smiled, and said, "Exquisite..."

Sitting at the chief seat, Honda Ryuichi gestured for Xu Fan to take a seat.

"Mr. Xu Fan, let's just consider yesterday's misunderstanding forgotten."

"Please, take a seat."

"Alright, I won't stand on ceremony."

Smiling, Xu Fan sat directly opposite Honda Ryuichi.

Sitting across from Honda Ryuichi, Xu Fan noticed a set of green porcelain teaware on his table.

He casually began preparing tea before Xu Fan.

"The art of tea, a little hobby of mine, I hope you enjoy it, Mr. Xu Fan."

As he explained, Honda Ryuichi skillfully brewed tea, soon filling a small porcelain cup with steaming tea.

"Catch!"

Holding the teacup, with a flick of his wrist, he sent the porcelain cup with hot tea flying straight towards Xu Fan!

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