Chapter Seven, Washing Marrow Pill

Although the Yamaguchi-gumi Black Dragon Army has committed numerous heinous acts, the Security Bureau would not dispatch top-tier experts for an assassination unless a significant figure entered China. A small-time individual like Tanaka Akira, who flatters others, would clearly not be taken seriously; sending an expert from the Qingjian School would suffice.

The objective of the task is to identify Tanaka Akina's younger brother, Tanaka Akinan, one of the five key figures under the command of the core of the Yamaguchi-gumi, the leader of the Black Dragon Army, 'General Black Dragon'.

When a small team of security personnel from the luxury villa emerged, they only saw the five deceased Japanese individuals lying on the ground and the stunned driver

"Go!" Akina Tanaka, accompanied by Kobayashi Yamashita, was followed closely by three bodyguards. Their destination was the large gate before them

Tanaka Akina! Hmph! Li Yang recalled the heinous acts of Tanaka Akina as detailed in the materials, including the brutal murder of three Chinese female students studying in Japan, one of whom was the only daughter of a deceased comrade of a leader from the Security Bureau.

In ancient China, it is said that there were some extraordinary practitioners of cultivation whose goal was to attain immortality. These cultivators possessed skills that ordinary people could hardly imagine. Even the experts of the Security Bureau's Group 11 found themselves powerless to counter them.

But do they exist? These so-called cultivators are figures akin to deities in the hearts of mortals, only found in folklore. What about reality? Is there any in reality?

Among the various forces in the underground world, in addition to organized crime groups, there are also terrorist organizations, assassination groups, and mercenaries. Of course, there are also special departments of the state, such as Security Bureau Group 9 and Group 11

Akiyama Minami is very excited today; the evening is truly wonderful. How could he return to the hotel at this time

Li Yang is very confident. Over the past year of intense training, exceeding fifteen hours a day, his strength has increased several times. Last year, his energy was only around 30 crystals, but now he has surpassed 80 crystals

Li Yang let out a faint cold laugh: "Warrior? Hmph, how does that compare to a ninja? How does it compare to the golden flower ninja I killed last time?"

Last year, Li Yang completed the Level A task, which was sufficient for him to enter Group 11 of the Security Bureau. However, his abilities were still too low. It is believed that this year his strength has increased several times, and his attack power has also significantly improved. Entering Group 11 of the Security Bureau is now assured

Xiao Yuan Shan's lips curled into a slight smile, for his sword had completely blocked the trajectory of the flying dagger

Li Yang, who was following from a distance, had a slight smile at the corner of his mouth: "Oh, not returning to the Shangri-La Hotel? You really know how to be considerate. It’s not so easy to clean up after a murder in the Shangri-La. If you don’t go back, then my opportunities will increase!"

At that moment, Tian Zhong Ming Nan could only cry out in terror

The driver immediately continued to drive the car forward

Li Yang, the objective of this mission is to eliminate Tanaka Akina, a member of the core group, the Black Dragon Army, of one of the world's five major organized crime syndicates, the Yamaguchi-gumi. Here is the information regarding him; you must kill him before leaving China. As for the reasons, they are all detailed in the materials! Monta's words carry a hint of murderous intent. A minor figure in the Black Dragon Army is hardly worth the effort, yet Tanaka Akina has made a grave mistake! A fatal mistake! A minor figure in the Black Dragon Army is hardly worth the effort, yet Tanaka Akina has made a grave mistake! A fatal mistake!

By the way, Li Yang, the true bodyguard of Tian Zhong Ming Nan this time is a swordsmanship expert from the Seiken-ryu, one of the four schools of Matsushita Kenjutsu in Japan. It is estimated that his skills are likely close to the innate realm

Akiyoshi Tanaka specifically dispatched Minami Tanaka this time because Minami Tanaka is a minor figure in the Black Dragon Army

The grandson of the leader of the Black Dragon Army, General Black Dragon, was born with blocked meridians, making it impossible for him to learn ninjutsu, swordsmanship, or knife techniques

Around 8 PM, Shanghai is at its most enchanting and vibrant.

Ah!

Be careful! The calm swordsmanship of Yamashita Kogen experienced a sudden fluctuation, and he immediately detected the flying dagger. With a loud shout, he flipped his hand, and a long sword was already in his grasp, ready to block the dagger. Yamashita Kogen is indeed a top-tier swordsmanship expert; with a movement of his right wrist, the long sword decisively slashed out, and a brilliant flash of sword light swept through the air, clearly indicating that Yamashita Kogen's sword is a treasured blade

A dark stone hanging on Li Yang's chest suddenly flashed with a red light, and he felt a surge of impulse deep within his heart. His mind became momentarily hazy, and in an instant, he flashed forward to the side of Tian Zhongming's corpse. With a swift motion, he drew a flying knife, its blade gleaming, and immediately tore through Tian Zhongming's clothing. Li Yang then retrieved a jade box from the hidden layer of Tian Zhongming's garment. As soon as he grasped the jade box, the red light on the stone in Li Yang's chest flickered and dimmed, and in that moment, he became completely alert.

These cultivators are also skilled in alchemy, among which there is a miraculous elixir known as the Cleansing Essence Pill. Upon consumption, the body undergoes a complete transformation, allowing for astonishing progress in cultivation, whether one practices Japanese ninjutsu or Chinese internal martial arts, achieving rapid advancement at an incredible pace

Haha, I knew you were out for a walk at this time, Li Yang. By the way, the team leader is looking for you; he said there is an important task to assign to you

Even the members of the Security Bureau's Group 9 are unaware of whether these cultivators exist, yet the 'Black Dragon General' himself knows that these cultivators do exist. Moreover, he is aware that the ninjutsu of the Five Schools, regarded as 'sacred texts,' is actually the most fundamental technique of one of the weaker sects among the dozens of sects of Eastern cultivators.

If the meridians are inherently blocked, it is undoubtedly a punishment from heaven. Unblocking the meridians? That is almost impossible

Having finished speaking, Li Yang quickly made his way towards the base

General Black Dragon has aged; he was already an adult during World War II, and now he is at least over a hundred years old. However, even at over a hundred, the Yamaguchi-gumi still operates under his authority

In the Starry Base, the room of Team Leader Montagne.

Akiyama Minami smiled and said, "Yamashita-kun, I know you are training in kendo, but you still need to enjoy yourself. Don't worry, I won't pressure you. At the very least, you should come in with me. This time, your task, Yamashita-kun, is to protect me, so you cannot leave my side. Therefore, you must come in with me."

A small cultivation sect possesses the foundational technique that is the 'Sutra' of the powerful Five Schools of Ninjutsu! This inevitably instills fear in the 'Black Dragon General'

How proud and happy Tanaka Akina is nowadays

The reason Tanaka Akina traveled to China this time was due to a task assigned by his brother, Tanaka Akihiro, which was to bring back the Xisui Dan to present to the 'Black Dragon General'

Mr. Tian and the others have arrived at the hotel! The driver has stopped the car in front of the Shangri-La Hotel

Swish swish ... ... Li Yang's hands moved like lightning, instantly launching four flying knives in quick succession

The Rainbright Group provided a pill—Xisui Pill

What is going on? How would I know that Tian Zhong Ming Nan has a jade box? How would I know that the jade box is hidden in the lining of his clothes?" Li Yang appeared quite confused, but he suddenly heard the sound of the security guard's footsteps in the luxurious villa

His true bodyguard is none other than his accompanying friend, Yamashita Kobara! Yamashita Kobara is a master of the Kiyoken style of swordsmanship

Li Yang confidently stated: "At this time last year, I won against that Golden Flower Ninja by sheer luck, but if I were to face him again now, I would definitely make him perish in an instant"

In legend, that sect is called the Five Elements Sect

A globally limited edition extended Chevrolet sedan, launched in 2013, sped past the Bund, carrying Tian Zhongmingnan along with three bodyguards and a companion.

Akiyama Minami looked at the small field below the mountain and scoffed inwardly: "How could you possibly know my brother's status in the Five Ninja Clans, and the background of the Rain Ming Group is beyond your imagination."

Change direction

Task?" Li Yang was taken aback for a moment, but then he resolutely said to Tian Lin, "Let's go!"

He actually obtained the legendary Xisui Dan. Of course, for this Xisui Dan, he gave up a business worth nearly 1 billion USD to a Chinese group—Yuming Group

Montaigne humorously remarked: "Of course, it cannot be compared to a ninja, and this fellow is merely approaching the innate realm. Even in 'Double Flowers', he is only at the Silver Flower level. That is why I entrusted this B-level task to you with complete confidence!"

The elderly cherish their grandchildren; this is a natural instinct. Even the 'Black Dragon General' is no exception; he loves his grandson. However, his grandson was born with blocked meridians, meaning that even as an infant, his meridians were obstructed.

Yamashita Kobara gave a wry smile and then got out of the car. His task was indeed to protect Tanaka Akina and he could not leave her side

Li Yang's eyes immediately lit up, as he understood that the assessment for recruitment into the Security Bureau Group 1 not only evaluated strength but also considered the tasks completed in the past

Ordinary individuals have normal meridians in their childhood; as they grow up, the meridians merely become fixed. Masters of the innate realm can injure their own vital energy to assist in channeling innate true energy through the meridians, nourishing them and allowing the meridians to regain their youthfulness and vitality

"Yamashita-kun, you need not worry about this; I am one hundred percent certain that this cleansing elixir is genuine," Tanaka Akina said with a radiant smile.

Li Yang did not have time to think; he immediately channeled his internal energy, quickening his pace, as if a wisp of blue smoke swiftly vanished from the street

Whoosh

I also know that you have made great progress this year. As long as you complete this task, with the previous A-level task and this B-level task, your chances in this assessment will be even greater. Last year, your abilities were simply too weak, which is why you were not admitted. This year, you will definitely succeed

Outside a luxurious villa in the western suburbs of Shanghai

However, for those who are born with blocked meridians, there is no remedy! This is far more serious than the situation of 'meridian fixation'

When the flying knife was about two meters away from Xiaoyuan at the foot of the mountain, it suddenly changed direction! With Li Yang's powerful wrist strength and the infusion of internal energy, combined with the unique technique of Xiao Li's flying knife, the two meters of distance was rendered completely insignificant in the face of the knife's lightning speed

Team leader, this time I will definitely achieve success perfectly, just wait for my good news!" Li Yang smiled as he left with the materials

Akan Tanaka smiled proudly: "Once this cleansing elixir is delivered, my status will surely rise significantly, and then, hum hum!" A glint of cold light flashed in Akan Tanaka's eyes

The five major organized crime groups in the world are the most powerful forces in the underground world

Tanaka, this is indeed a good place. However, I must say in advance, I will refrain from indulging here, so please do not involve me! Kobayashi from the mountain is truly a master of the Seiken-ryu swordsmanship. The disciples of Seiken-ryu are vegetarians and generally do not enter 'special' places.

Ah, then congratulations. Once General receives the cleansing elixir presented by Mr. Tianzhong, Mr. Tianzhong's position in the Black Dragon Army in the future..." Yamashita Kobara said with a smile.

Little Li's Flying Dagger! Yamashita Kogen's eyes widened in disbelief as he recalled a legendary top master from Shanghai. However, before Yamashita Kogen could comprehend why Little Li's Flying Dagger would appear to deal with a mere Tian Zhongmingnan, he was already dead

Yamashita Kobara's state of mind in Kendo suddenly jolted, but before he could react, the flying knife had already pierced through his throat

Akiyama Minami and the bodyguard behind him had not even had the time to draw their guns before a flying knife pierced through his throat

Who goes there!" Suddenly, a security guard at the entrance of the luxurious villa shouted coldly

Akiyoshi Tanaka, the deputy leader of the Earth Ninja Sect, one of the five ninja sects, is also one of the five great generals of the 'Black Dragon General.' This individual is unfathomable, exceedingly treacherous, and terrifyingly cruel! He will stop at nothing to achieve his goals

Akinori Tanaka is truly a sycophant; his ability to thrive so well is largely due to having a good older brother. Of course, his skill in ingratiating himself with his superiors is also quite high

The underworld organizations have a significant infiltration; they present themselves as legitimate enterprises, yet they exert varying degrees of influence across almost all industries.

However, it cannot be said that there is absolutely no way; there is still one method—Xisui Dan

Li Yang, hidden in the shadows, let out a cold smile, and in an instant, his state of mind entered the "Realm of Joyful Spirits," where his consciousness immediately sensed the flying daggers

A cold flash of a blade cut through the air

The Black Dragon Army is indeed the core of the Yamaguchi-gumi, and its members are all fanatical militarists

"There is no rush; the chairman of the Yuming Group has given me a VIP gold card. I must go and see the wonderful club he mentioned!" A faint smile appeared on Tian Zhongmingnan's face. He certainly knew what kind of place that club was.

Why did my brother go to such great lengths to obtain this cleansing elixir? Is it merely to elevate my status? Tian Zhong Ming Nan has always felt a sense of fear towards his brother

"Tanaka-kun, could this cleansing elixir be fake?" The bodyguard of Tanaka Minami, Yamashita Kobara, is also a master swordsman of the Seiken style.

However, the net of heaven is vast and all-encompassing, and the evil deeds committed by Tian Zhongmingnan in the past have now met with retribution. Tian Zhongmingxing could never have imagined that he would fail in this place.