God-Level Special Forces Soldier

The threat of the Heart-Breaking Fruit is no more, and Xiao Tian can finally be at ease. Resolving such a pressing major affair, and even having concocted an antidote for the Heart-Breaking Fruit out of thin air, leaves him feeling quite satisfied.

The downfall of the Mizuno Clan and the successful rescue of Ozawa Miwa made Xiao Tian reflect before slowly speaking to himself: "It seems it’s time to return to Huaxia!"

Although this trip wasn’t long and couldn’t compare to the previous two trips to Kunlun, Xiao Tian felt as if he had been away for a long time.

Perhaps it was being in a foreign land, or maybe Ghost Face’s affairs left him uneasy. All in all, Xiao Tian’s heart was already flying back to Huaxia.

Moreover, a significant reason for his urgent return to Huaxia was the year-long promise he had with Kojima Minako.

Since he had sworn so earnestly, Xiao Tian naturally needed to strive with all his might toward that goal.

As Xiao Tian had said, he owed Kojima Minako a life. If it hadn’t been for her timely rescue, taking that Ice Soul Needle for him, even if he hadn’t died, he should be the one in a wheelchair now.

If he couldn’t use True Qi, Xiao Tian was a hundred percent sure that even if the royalty didn’t strike at him, even though the Mizuno Clan was nearly wiped out, forces like the Fujino Martial Arts Hall would still target him.

By then, he would be like a piece of fatty, juicy pork on the chopping board, ready to be cut however others pleased, wherever they wanted to strike!

At this moment, although Xiao Tian couldn’t fully guess Kojima Minako’s thoughts, he could partially empathize with her.

For a top master, losing one’s strength is sometimes even more cruel than death. Although the loss was temporary, as time passed, it was inevitable that doubts would arise, potentially leading one into a dead-end, from which there was no rescue.

Therefore, Xiao Tian had to get the Reshaping Pill as soon as possible, agreed within a year, but he set it in his heart to aim for half a year, or even sooner.

If anything unexpected happened to Kojima Minako, Xiao Tian feared he would spend the rest of his life in regret, with guilt and self-blame constantly haunting, questioning, and tormenting him!

Even if for selfish reasons for himself, it couldn’t be delayed!

Just as Xiao Tian was pondering how to go about implementing his plans, he heard Ozawa Miwa moan softly, her brow furrowing, and her face showing signs of pain, as if caught in a nightmare.

"Brother Xiao Tian..." Ozawa Miwa called in a half-dream, half-awake voice, so low that Xiao Tian almost couldn’t hear it.

Although his True Qi was insufficient, Xiao Tian’s senses were still superior to others, and he sharply picked up on Ozawa Miwa’s murmurings. He hurried over, held her slightly cold hand, and said, "Don’t be afraid, I’m here!"

These four simple words seemed to have a magical power, alleviating much of the pain on Ozawa Miwa’s face, though the hand Xiao Tian held suddenly exerted force, grasping him so tightly that Xiao Tian was somewhat surprised.

Even though Xiao Tian did not use any True Qi at that moment, his physical strength alone was far beyond what Ozawa Miwa, a woman, could compare to.

The strength Ozawa Miwa exerted made Xiao Tian incredulous.

After a moment, Ozawa Miwa calmed down as if in a deep sleep. Xiao Tian carefully covered her with a blanket and used a lot of effort to extract his hand, then left the room slowly.

...

"How did it go?"

Seeing Xiao Tian appear within sight, the people in the courtyard brightened up and asked eagerly.

"Resolved!" Xiao Tian rubbed his brow, feeling the throbbing pain in his temples, and spoke tiredly.

From the moment he woke until now when dawn was approaching, he hadn’t had a single moment’s rest. Physical exhaustion was secondary; the real issue was the mental strain, which was overwhelming.

Upon relaxing, he felt utterly exhausted, wishing desperately to close his eyes and sleep!

Outside, hearing Xiao Tian’s simple three words, the man’s eyes immediately lit up with joy. Then, executing his body technique to the fullest, he vanished on the spot in his impatience.

Soon, the middle-aged man appeared in the small courtyard, nearly startling the maid and Adison Claire into a scream. Such ghostly actions, especially before dawn when it was darkest, were indeed quite frightening.

"Is the poison of the Heart-Breaking Fruit... neutralized?" The middle-aged man couldn’t help but swallow, sweat forming in the palms of his hands, revealing an extreme level of tension.

In response to the middle-aged man’s gaze full of expectation and unconcealed joy, Xiao Tian was a bit puzzled. By rights, the middle-aged man was supposed to care deeply about and cherish Ozawa Miwa, yet it was this very person before him who almost brought harm to her.

The reasons behind it, Xiao Tian couldn’t comprehend for the moment. It might be some unspeakable dilemma or so-called overall interests.

After a moment’s contemplation, Xiao Tian didn’t answer verbally but simply nodded quietly, indicating that the problem had been resolved.

The middle-aged man was overwhelmed with joy, too excited to speak, appearing clumsy and unsure of which foot to step with first.

Xiao Tian didn’t care much for this; his extreme fatigue left him uninterested in paying further attention.

However, just as he was about to bid farewell, eager for a good rest, the distant sound of metal clashing was faintly heard, like a group engaged in battle.

Everyone present frowned, looking in the direction from which the sound came, all showing a sense of confusion.

Xiao Tian was also puzzled as to why, in this royal forbidden area, someone would dare intrude so boldly?

Could it be the remaining members of the Mizuno Clan gathered, ready for a last-ditch effort?

Upon pondering, that seemed the most plausible possibility.

After all, aside from the Mizuno Clan, forces like the Fujino Martial Arts Hall wouldn’t have the audacity or capability to openly confront the royalty.

Shaking his head, regardless of whether the intruders were from the Mizuno Clan or another force, Xiao Tian decided not to concern himself further. Besides, he hadn’t planned or had the strength to assist in battle, so he intended to leave the place.

Yet the noise grew closer, charging forth as if completely unopposed. According to the sound, it seemed to be within two hundred meters of the courtyard.

Two hundred meters, to a master, is practically within reach. In other words, this place was no longer absolutely secure!

"Your Majesty, shall I intervene to assist?" The man bowed and asked, one hand already on his waist, as if ready to draw his weapon and join the battle at the first signal of approval.

The middle-aged man’s face grew somber, volcanic anger visible in his eyes as he spoke in a low voice, "No need, I want to see which lot dares to rush here and meet their doom at a time like this!"