Urban Most Awesome Dad

Chapter 394: Chapter 394: Handshake Confrontation_1

The doorbell rang, and Oda Tenshu’s gaze sharpened instantly as he entered a state of alert and flickered to the door, protecting Oda Chihide behind him.

As a Jonin, his response was quite up to standard. His body slightly bent, he was ready to exert force at any moment, poised to burst forth, with his right hand even reaching behind his waist, where a hidden weapon was at the ready.

The Oda clan, as a top ancient family in the Island Country, held a status comparable to, if not surpassing, the four great families of Yan Country.

After all, in Yan Country, family power was not as prominent for various reasons, but it was a different story in the Island Country, where family and gang power could even influence the state of affairs.

Of course, the Oda clan did not monopolize power in the Island Country.

It was common knowledge that the Oda Family, the Abe Family, and the Aso Family were the three great families of the Island Country, forming a tripartite balance of power.

Although the Oda clan was slightly stronger in force, if the Abe Family and the Aso Family joined hands against them, the Oda clan would inevitably suffer.

Fortunately, the Abe Family and the Aso Family were also in competition with each other and would not easily trust one another to form an alliance, but they had already shown such tendencies in some respects, pressing the Oda clan in the shadows.

Therefore, to break the deadlock and prevent the situation from worsening, the Oda clan actively sought external help to join them in competition.

And the Qin Family from Zhonghai took on this role.

Thus, the Oda clan valued this cooperation so highly that they even sent out the Young Master Oda Chihide.

If the Oda clan had such thoughts, why wouldn’t the Qin Family?

The domestic market share was almost fully divided, and to continue expanding the market, they needed to venture overseas.

Without a guide and the silent approval of local powers, it was impossible to gain a foothold in new territories.

Both great families had the same dream, and thus, with mutual interests, they quickly reached an intent to cooperate.

But the Oda clan was very aware that if their cooperation with the Qin Family were known by the Abe Family and the Aso Family, they would spare no expense to obstruct and sabotage the effort, and in the worst case, they might even include assassinating the Oda clan’s negotiation representatives.

Therefore, Oda Tenshu, a Jonin, along with four Chunin, were all dispatched to ensure the trip was absolutely safe.

Oda Tenshu was not of the main bloodline in the Oda family, but his martial talents were remarkable; he had entered the Jonin Realm by middle age, which greatly elevated his status within the family.

This time, the family entrusted him with a vital mission: to protect Young Master Oda Chihide and facilitate the cooperation.

Right at the critical juncture of cooperation, the approach of a Martial Dao Realm presence caused Oda Tenshu to be on edge.

His unusual reaction also put Oda Chihide in a state of tension, vigilantly watching the private room door, ready to confront battle at any moment.

“Chihide, relax, don’t be nervous, it’s our own people coming,”

Qin Haowu smiled broadly, filled with disdain internally though he wouldn’t let this disdain spill into his words.

He rose gracefully and took the initiative to open the door of the private room, extending his right hand with a warm and joyful tone, “Is this Young Master Xu Qiyin? I am Qin Haowu. I’ve long admired your reputation, and truly, seeing is believing.”

The visitors were indeed Xu Qiyin and Huang Yechun.

Xu Qiyin also displayed an official, forced smile, saying, “You flatter me. I am Xu Qiyin. It’s a pleasure to meet.”

“Please come in,”

Qin Haowu conducted himself with impeccable manners, sidestepping and gesturing with his hand to invite the guests inside.

Xu Qiyin nodded, smiling as he took large steps inside, with Huang Yechun following close behind, but his gaze remained fixed on Oda Tenshu.

After all, the other man was of the same Martial Dao Realm as himself with an astonishing aura, evidently an extraordinary force.

Oda Tenshu was also staring intently at him, even with a surge of fighting spirit, as if he was eager for a challenge.

Oda Tenshu, who had become a Jonin at the age of forty and was considered a genius, was quite proud and arrogant.

He had always heard that Yan Country was full of strong people, with experts as common as clouds, and he had long wanted to see for himself.

However, having been in Yan Country for only two days, he had only met one Ancient Martial Artist in the Qi Drawing Realm, which left him feeling very dissatisfied.

He did not expect that today’s uninvited guest was exactly the kind of opponent he had longed to meet, so his desire to fight was unmistakably released.

Feeling this unwarranted fighting spirit, Huang Yechun was somewhat dumbfounded. Is there something wrong with this man? Have I offended him? Is it normal to want to fight upon meeting someone?

After taking a few more glances, he decided not to bother with it. At his advanced age, who would compete for dominance?

He was also unclear about this person’s identity, and any commotion might lead to complications, so he restrained his aura, posing as an ordinary old man, silently following Xu Qiyin’s lead like a wooden person.

“You two shouldn’t know each other, right?” Qin Haowu said with a smile as he looked at the two of them, taking the initiative to introduce them: “This is the eldest son of the Xu Family, one of the four major families of Yan Country, Young Master Qiyin. This is the Young Master of the Oda Family from the Island Country, Oda Chihide.”

“Oda Chihide… Chihide, what a name,” Xu Qiyin thought involuntarily, nearly bursting into laughter and losing his composure.

He reached out proactively to greet, “Mr. Oda Chihide, it’s a pleasure to meet you.”

“Mr. Xu Qiyin, I am also very pleased to meet you,” Oda Chihide replied politely as he shook hands.

Suddenly, Oda Tenshu reached out his hand to Huang Yechun, introducing himself in a low voice, “I am Oda Tenshu, may I have the honor of knowing you?”

Huang Yechun, of course, understood his intentions, but not wanting to be rude, he too extended his hand for a shake: “Huang Yechun.”

As soon as their hands clasped, Oda Tenshu used all his strength. Huang Yechun, prepared for this, exerted his force without any visible change.

To the onlookers, the two seemed to be shaking hands in a friendly manner as if meeting for the first time, but in reality, they had already engaged in a fierce exchange.

Soon, fine beads of sweat appeared on Oda Tenshu’s forehead, and his body trembled slightly.

He suddenly came to a realization, and the look in his eyes towards Huang Yechun changed drastically.

He wasn’t a match for this elderly man before him.

“What’s the matter between you two, a case of hate at first sight?” Qin Haowu asked sharply, with a joking tone.

The two men separated their palms naturally, offering Qin Haowu a slight smile before returning to their seats. Nôv(el)B\\jnn

Oda Tenshu discreetly glanced at his right hand, his eyelid twitching violently. It was completely red, and his entire right arm was somewhat weakened, so painful that he couldn’t lift it.

But what he did not know was that Huang Yechun had held back. Otherwise, his hand would have already been useless by now.

Oda Tenshu was incredibly shocked. He had thought himself a genius, but he didn’t realize that Yan Country was a vast nation with abundant resources and outstanding individuals, and the foundation of martial arts there had long surpassed that of the Island Country.

Even if the two were at the same level, Oda Tenshu would still be slightly inferior. Not to mention the huge gap in their strength—a beginner in the Jonin Realm and another who had spent many years perfecting the Grandmaster Realm. The difference in their strengths was as vast as that between a first-year and a final-year high school student; both students, but without any comparability.

Oda Tenshu found it hard to accept his defeat, and his mood plummeted as he silently began to drink his sorrows away.

Without a doubt, this brief exchange had severely dented Oda Tenshu’s confidence, shaking the very foundation of his martial heart.

If he could not recover from the shadow of this failure, his path in the Martial Dao would become a hundred times more difficult.