Just as Lu Tianxing arrived in Tokyo, in the hall of a very old villa with Japanese characteristics in Central Tokyo.

A thick atmosphere of killing intent permeated the air, making the entire hall oppressive, inducing a feeling of suffocation.

Sitting in the chief seat was an elderly man nearing seventy. Dressed in traditional Japanese kimono, he sat with a cold expression, his eyes scanning the others with indifference. Everyone he looked at instinctively lowered their heads, not daring to meet his gaze.

This elderly man was none other than the current Clan Leader of the Shankou Family, Shankou Ikoh, also the elder brother of Shankou Kiyotaka.

Shankou Ikoh sat there, his eyes cold as they swept over those seated on either side, his tone carrying a hint of anger as he said, "Speak up, why are you all mute? Weren’t you all bragging so much earlier? Now that the Third Young Master of Lu Family has arrived in Tokyo, why are you all silent?"

The members of the Shankou Family sitting nearby instinctively lowered their heads after hearing Shankou Ikoh’s words, not daring to make eye contact with him.

They knew well that Shankou Ikoh was on the verge of exploding; anyone who dared to hit the muzzle now would suffer the consequences.

"Speak, what’s wrong? Weren’t you all so arrogant earlier, saying you would teach the Third Young Master of Lu Family a lifelong unforgettable lesson? Why are you all mute now, not speaking up?"

Shankou Ikoh spoke again, his tone unable to conceal his fury.

The reason behind Shankou Ikoh’s anger was Ashida Ikeda.

Ashida Ikeda went to China not only to avenge his disciple but also under the orders of the Shankou Family to kill Lu Tianxing and bring back the Four Symbols Ring. But now, not only did he fail to bring back the ring, but Ashida Ikeda was also seriously injured, which was a disaster for the Shankou Family.

Ashida Ikeda was a patron of the Shankou Family and their top combat power. Without him, the Shankou Family lacked top combat strength, and coincidentally, Lu Tianxing arrived in Japan at this time. Should Lu Tianxing charge into the Shankou Family, given his past conduct, the Shankou Family only had the path of destruction ahead.

"What, you’re still not speaking? Do you have to wait until the Third Young Master of Lu Family kills his way to the Shankou Family before you’re willing to speak?"

Shankou Ikoh’s eyes gleamed with a chilling light.

Upon hearing Shankou Ikoh’s words again, a look of terror flashed across everyone’s faces, with cold sweat beading on their foreheads.

They were important members of the Shankou Family and were naturally privy to information regarding Lu Tianxing. If Lu Tianxing really charged into the Shankou Family, speaking up then would already be too late; Lu Tianxing wouldn’t spare them.

After another moment of silence, a man in his forties or fifties, dressed in a black suit, suddenly stood up and said to Shankou Ikoh, "Clan Leader, there is a Chinese saying: ’Strike first to gain the upper hand, delay and you may be at someone’s mercy.’ Since the Third Young Master of Lu Family is targeting us this time, why don’t we make the first move? Besides, this is our territory, Tokyo. Once we pinpoint the whereabouts of the Third Young Master of Lu Family, we are entirely capable of taking the initiative and ensuring he stays in Tokyo forever."

"Clan Leader, I think Kawada Shoya is right."

"I agree too. Although the Third Young Master of Lu Family dares to trouble us, it’s impossible for him to act too openly. We can completely seize this opportunity to strike first and eliminate him."

"Exactly, in the end, this is our stronghold; it’s not a place for some Chinese to mess around."

As soon as the man’s voice faded, a chorus of agreement echoed around.

"Strike first to gain the upper hand?"

Just at that moment, an older gentleman sitting beside Shankou Ikoh, who seemed to hold a high status, suddenly spoke, "How do you plan to strike first? Do you even know where the Third Young Master of Lu Family is hiding in Tokyo? Do you know the cost of killing him? Cangwu from Qin Island, Lu Tiankuang from Jiangnan, do you think our Shankou Family can withstand them?"

The old man’s words plunged the room into a deathly silence once again. No one dared to speak, cold sweat streaming down their foreheads. Cangwu was the man who seriously injured Ashida Ikeda; thinking the Shankou Family could withstand him was absurd.

Not to mention Old Master of Lu Family, who once single-handedly caused rivers of blood to flow in Beijing—a fierce figure of a generation. If these people breached the Shankou Family, their fate would only be total annihilation, with no other option.

"So what do we do? Just sit and wait for death?" Suddenly, another voice rang out.

"Humph, sit and wait for death? Can he, a mere middle-stage mythical, overturn the heavens? I refuse to believe our Shankou Family can’t kill a middle-stage mythical."

The man named Kawada Shoya spoke again, his eyes landing on the old man: "Shankou Jingbian, are you scared?"

"Humph, am I scared? Do you take me for you?"

The old man, Shankou Jingbian, looked at Kawada Shoya with a face full of ridicule, "Kawada Shoya, do you know how many middle-stage mythical martial artists the Third Young Master of Lu Family killed just upon breaking through to the middle-stage mythical level? Even the Holy Daughter of the Holy See couldn’t handle him. As for you, do you believe he could kill you as easily as crushing an ant? If you want to seek trouble with him, go ahead, and when you die, I’ll collect your body."

"Shankou Jingbian, you are a coward."

Kawada Shoya glared at Shankou Jingbian, his tone heavily laced with mockery.

"At least this coward will live, while you will simply be squashed like a bug."

"You..."

"Enough, enough with the arguing; isn’t this chaos enough for you?"

Shankou Ikoh slammed the table heavily, his tone cold as he said, "Shankou Jingbian is right. With the Third Young Master of Lu Family’s nature, he wouldn’t have set foot in Tokyo without preparation. Hastily acting against him won’t benefit us. Our primary concern now is to locate the Third Young Master of Lu Family, and then formulate a plan." 𝑓𝑟ℯ𝘦𝓌𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝑐ℴ𝓂

Pausing here, Shankou Ikoh scanned the surroundings and spoke again, "Shoya, have your people keep an eye on Tokyo. The moment any clues about the Third Young Master of Lu Family surface, report to me immediately. Remember, without my orders, do not act against the Third Young Master of Lu Family, or you’ll face my wrath."

"Yes!"

Kawada Shoya nodded reluctantly.