Originally, Guan Shanming was already displeased with Chun Shanlong's sudden interruption.
After all, the person sitting opposite him was no ordinary individual, but Guo Can, who placed great importance on etiquette and upbringing.
His disciple's recklessness was enough to leave an unfavorable impression in the other's mind.
Guan Shanming turned back, intending to scold him.
However, upon seeing his disciple's miserable state, he was momentarily stunned.
He found himself unable to utter the reprimand.
"How did you get so injured?"
"Speak clearly, who was so audacious!"
After paying his respects to Guo Can, Chun Shanlong did not dare to conceal the truth.
He began a tearful, tragic account in front of them both.
"Just as I was about to succeed, who knew that kid would call a monk from somewhere!"
"Not only did he undo the Yin Gu technique, but he also beat me soundly, Master."
Listening to his disciple's heart-wrenching cries, Guan Shanming's brow shot up.
A sharp glint flashed in his eyes as he asked Chun Shanlong.
"Can someone truly undo our Eastern Japanese Yin Yang arts?"
Chun Shanlong gritted his teeth and nodded fiercely, replying.
"That guy is called Song Qiao!"
"Song Qiao?" Guo Can heard the name and looked up, inquiring.
"Does he also understand Yin Yang arts?"
Based on her understanding of Song Qiao, she knew he shouldn't be involved in such sinister and strange matters.
If he had truly broken the Yin Gu technique, she would have to spend more effort investigating further.
Fortunately, Chun Shanlong shook his head. "Not exactly, he couldn't do it himself, but he called a monk!"
"That monk is incredibly strange, Master!"
"Song Qiao... monk..."
Guan Shanming mumbled the names, finding the name Song Qiao utterly unfamiliar.
He then turned to Guo Can and asked, "Miss Guo, do you happen to know this person?"
Guo Can pouted and frankly stated.
"Just a despicable person, I wouldn't say I know him."
"That's so true! He's simply..."
"Cough cough!" Before Chun Shanlong could continue cursing Song Qiao, Guan Shanming coughed heavily, interrupting his next words.
He also reprimanded with a grim expression, "Mind your words in front of Miss Guo!"
Chun Shanlong finally realized his disrespect.
He hastily bowed his head deeply and said "Sumimasen" to Guo Can.
Guo Can smiled slightly, raised her hand, and patted the chess box she had just put away, saying.
"Thank you, Mr. Miyamoto, for the chess set. We'll stop here for today."
With that, Guo Can stood up and walked away.
Guan Shanming then left Ninghai Park with his disciple.
On the way, Chun Shanlong impatiently asked his master how they should deal with Song Qiao.
"Master, we can't just let this matter go, can we?"
Guan Shanming glared at him fiercely and questioned, "What did I send you to do?"
"It was to win over the Tao family and gain control of their influence!"
"Not to engage in petty disputes with others!"
"But..." Chun Shanlong, filled with unreleased anger, was feeling utterly stifled.
"No need to say more!" Guan Shanming waved his hand.
"Since we can't take down the Tao family, so be it."
"We've only just arrived in China, there's no need to be overly arrogant."
As he spoke, Guan Shanming earnestly lectured Chun Shanlong again.
"In the future, you must act calmly and never be too impulsive."
"China is a place with mixed elements; acting rashly might lead to grave mistakes!"
"As for those who injured you, we'll deal with them when the opportunity arises."
Although Chun Shanlong remained unwilling in his heart.
Since his master had spoken, he had no choice but to be sensible.
As they left the vicinity of Ninghai Park, Guan Shanming furrowed his brow, deep in thought.
Perhaps recalling something, he stroked his beard and nodded in satisfaction, murmuring appreciatively.
"Besides the Tao family, there's also... that woman is quite good, ambitious."
"She might serve as a second choice for the Tao family!"
"Chun Shan!"
"Master! Are you referring to..." Chun Shanlong, who was following behind, hurried forward.
Guan Shanming nodded slightly and instructed.
"Go and keep an eye on her. Report any developments immediately."
"Yes, Master." Chun Shanlong acknowledged the order and departed.
Ever since Li Chong informed Song Qiao that Guo Can intended to act against him.
For the next three days, he eagerly awaited Guo Can's arrival.
After all, she was from the Guo family, and Guo Can's position was far more significant than that of the third concubine within the Guo family.
He was very curious to see what other tricks the Guo family could conjure.
He also wanted to know what expressions they would have when they saw him.
After all, the complete annihilation of the Water Flowing Squad was a heavy loss, even for the Guo family!
Song Qiao desperately wanted to see their hearts bleed.
But after waiting for three full days, not only Guo Can, but not even a shadow of them appeared!
"Sigh! Three days, a full three days!"
"You'd think they'd at least send an assassin to test the waters, right?"
"And what happened? Not a single ripple!"
Song Qiao slumped on the sofa, his expression one of utter despair.
His wails piqued Gao Meng's curiosity.
After days of rest and careful nursing from her master.
Combined with the fact that her injuries were not bone-deep, Gao Meng had largely recovered.
She was able to get out of bed, stand before Song Qiao, and ask with bewilderment.
"What's wrong? Why are you hoping for an assassin to come after you?"
Song Qiao looked up at Gao Meng and sighed in a paternalistic tone.
"You'll understand when you reach my age."
Seeing his self-important demeanor, Gao Meng suddenly felt nauseous.
Song Qiao paid no mind to her, feeling that he couldn't just wait at home for Guo Can.
He had to do something else first.
Suddenly! Song Qiao clapped his thigh. "I've got it!"
First, make a plan and deal with Sheng Xiong as soon as possible!
With this thought, Song Qiao immediately took out his phone and called Wei Feng.
"Meet me here in five minutes!"