Chapter 1015 - 1011: Mizuno Pengyu Makes His Move
Seeing Xiao Tian’s reaction, Ozawa Miwa temporarily forgot to ask questions. Her expression involuntarily became serious as she looked up at the sky following Xiao Tian’s gaze, blinking in confusion, and asked, "What’s wrong?"
"Nothing," Xiao Tian shook his head, and asked instead, "By the way, how are you feeling now?"
Ozawa Miwa replied, "Great... Eh? Just now I felt very tired, but now it seems like nothing is wrong at all."
Speaking softly, she said, "Maybe it’s because I met my brother Xiao Tian, so I don’t feel as tired anymore."
Xiao Tian didn’t respond, but he vaguely understood something in his heart...
This maze seemed to represent Ozawa Miwa’s emotional knot, and now he had helped her untie it. Naturally, her previous distress should be dissipated...
Sure enough, as soon as this thought arose, the surrounding high walls began to spontaneously disintegrate, eventually forming a pure beam of light that returned to the Dream Realm itself; in short, there’s no need to worry about the space collapsing anymore.
Of course, that’s easier said than done, especially since the door to this Dream Realm wasn’t controlled by Xiao Tian, so there’s no way to be completely at ease. Leaving here as soon as possible is the right thing to do.
"Let’s leave here first." Xiao Tian, embracing Ozawa Miwa’s waist, used the Body Technique to propel them into the air, flying towards the entrance of the previous tunnel.
In mid-air, looking at Xiao Tian’s profile, Ozawa Miwa revealed a long-lost smile, one she hadn’t shown since hearing she was to marry Sugai Yasuaki.
...
"Is the princess okay?"
Back in the real world, the first question Xiao Tian heard was not from the middle-aged man, but from Mizuno Pengyu, which made him somewhat displeased.
His gaze wandered, and he saw the middle-aged man also appeared anxious, just looking unhappy with Mizuno Pengyu’s interruption, but didn’t say much, clearly wanting to know whether his daughter was safe.
Ignoring the questioning looks from the two, Xiao Tian focused on removing the silver needle from Ozawa Miwa’s head, and asked back, "Have you prepared what I need?"
The middle-aged man immediately replied, "Except for the Thousand-year-old Ganoderma and violet, everything else has been gathered, and is expected to be delivered within half an hour."
This prompt response left Xiao Tian secretly amazed. The royal family indeed, being able to gather so many rare medicinal ingredients in such a short time, truly their capability is not just talk!
Next, before the middle-aged man and Mizuno Pengyu could ask more questions, Ozawa Miwa slowly awoke. Though she still looked quite weak, her condition was stable, without signs of anything serious.
The middle-aged man secretly breathed a sigh of relief, yet also felt strange, sensing his daughter seemed to have changed, completely different from before, but couldn’t pinpoint the exact difference.
But it was certain that the change in Ozawa Miwa was for the better. However, the specifics should be assessed by professionals. Despite his high level of competence, he was lacking in medical skills, naturally not daring to make rash conclusions.
"To be honest, the princess’s current condition is very poor. I suggest she be placed in a quiet environment to prevent it from developing adversely." Xiao Tian said with a worried expression.
The middle-aged man felt a sinking feeling in his heart, and then was about to order for Ozawa Miwa to be transferred.
However, Mizuno Pengyu spoke up, "Isn’t the princess awake now? Why say her condition is poor? I think it’s best not to act rashly."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Tian furrowed his brows. Naturally, he was displeased with Mizuno Pengyu, who was always obstructive, and said, "Are you questioning my professional skills?"
Mizuno Pengyu, unhurried, shook his head and said, "Mr. Xiao has misunderstood me. Your professional skills are clearly admirable. I am questioning Mr. Xiao’s identity and motives!"
As soon as he finished speaking, everyone present faintly felt like the air was filled with gunpowder, as if a battle could break out at any moment.
As for Xiao Tian himself, a hint of danger flickered in his eyes... It seemed during the time he was in the Dream Realm, Mizuno Pengyu hadn’t been idle!
"Do you have the qualification to question?" Xiao Tian retorted sharply, unhesitatingly.
As soon as he said this, the room erupted with noise, everyone plucking at their ears, asking those nearby to confirm if they heard it wrong.
"I just seemed to hear someone telling Mizuno Pengyu, ’What qualification do you have?’"
"Right, right, I thought I heard wrong, but as you said, it seems indeed I heard correctly."
"Isn’t this person too arrogant? Daring to speak like that to the head of the Mizuno Clan, even with some support, he shouldn’t dare to be so presumptuous, should he?"
...
Xiao Tian’s sharp retort, in everyone’s ears, was undoubtedly a mark of madness.
In the eyes of everyone, Mizuno Pengyu’s status was undoubtedly on par with the middle-aged man’s, especially in recent years as the Mizuno Clan’s influence expanded, reaching into various industries, a mere cough could trigger a significant earthquake.
Among those from all over present, over half had collaborated with the Mizuno Clan, undeniably, without Mizuno Pengyu, they would struggle to proceed.
With such influence, who would dare offend him carelessly?
Yet the fact was, not only did someone dare, but that person was standing right there in front of them, how could it not be shocking?!
Although Xiao Tian had previously displayed exceptional medical skills, which earned the crowd’s respect, compared to Mizuno Pengyu, it was clearly inadequate, unable to shake the latter’s standing in their hearts!
Because Mizuno Pengyu not only represented himself but the enormous, thriving organization behind him. Even a combination of ten skilled doctors like Xiao Tian couldn’t shake the Mizuno Clan’s position, right?
Naturally, the answer was no!
The middle-aged man at the moment couldn’t quite grasp Mizuno Pengyu’s intentions. Not wanting his daughter moved elsewhere was somewhat understandable, but hard to comprehend further.
Baffled, the middle-aged man wanted to speak up to mediate the conflict.
But as he was about to speak, a covert transmission suddenly reached his ears...
"Don’t say anything, don’t do anything, just focus on protecting your daughter!"
This truly surprised the middle-aged man, because from the voice, it was obviously Xiao Tian, yet he hadn’t seen him make any moves, how did he do this?
He had heard that Huaxia often had ventriloquists who could speak without opening their mouths, was this ventriloquism?
Also, what did he mean by protecting his daughter?
Could there be danger?