Chapter 36 The Beginning of a Perfect Deal!

banquet?

That is to say, a banquet?

There seemed to be a round table in front of Jason's eyes, and then, one after another, delicacies from the mountains and seas appeared on the table like flowing water.

Suddenly, the anger in Jason's heart disappeared in a flash.

Although Jason was annoyed by being interrupted to eat, it would still be forgivable if there was compensation for such interruptions, especially considerable compensation.

Jason is such a principled person.

"Um."

Jason nodded.

Then, put the roasted beef in a small plate, flip the chopsticks from side to side, and the hot, oily beef is immediately covered with cumin, sesame, coarse salt, and chili noodles.

When you put it in your mouth, the unique thickness of beef, wrapped in salty and spicy flavors, blooms on the tip of your tongue.

The salty taste is like a sword, cutting the thorns sharply.

The spiciness is like a bomb, roaring instantly.

Coupled with the beef itself, that kind of thick armor is like a layer of armor, which is wrapped around Jason's body, so that he is not afraid of such slashing and explosions. On the contrary, his body feels the shock of slashing and explosions. , trembling again and again.

After trembling all over, it was a sigh of satisfaction.

Sesame and cumin are the embellishments in the sigh.

Crisp and aftertaste.

Under the aftertaste, a second sigh came naturally.

There was no initial impulse.

But more and more durable.

"good to eat."

Jason commented silently in his heart.

Not only is the beef quality quite high.

Also because the small ingredients are just right.

Then, Jason's eyes turned to Hui Lijing.

Hui Lijing immediately kept mumbling: "I've been roasting it just now, and I haven't eaten a single piece of beef--ten times! It's been ten times!"

However, muttering in her mouth, Hui Lijing still picked up the plate and placed the barbecue piece by piece on the grill.

laugh! Chi Chi!

The concerto of grease and charcoal fire sounded again.

At this time, Jason turned his attention to the young man of Huakaiyuan.

Immediately, the young man bowed and saluted again.

"I'm sorry, I was too rude before."

"Together as you infer."

"The attack just now was just to cover up the killings."

The young man raised his hand as he spoke, took off the bracelet with a small finger-sized stone on it, and put it in his hand.

"According to the previous agreement."

"This 'Blessing Stone' is yours."

After the young man finished speaking, he handed the string to Jason with both hands.

Jason didn't hesitate and walked over directly.

That in itself is what he deserves.

Moreover, the smell of 'food' above told Jason that this 'blessing stone' should taste very good.

Even when the beef on the simmering sub is constantly exuding its aroma, it is still very clear.

Although this item wasn't the most flavorful on the opponent, it wasn't the worst either.

This made Jason's heart move, and he had some guesses.

However, Jason didn't think much of it.

In front of 'food', Jason has spent a lot of energy to maintain his usual state.

In fact, if there were no outsiders around, Jason would probably swallow the 'Blessing Stone' in one bite.

The young people of the Huakaiyuan family were immediately relieved when they saw that Jason had accepted the 'Blessing Stone'.

He was really worried that Jason would not accept it.

If that's the case, he won't be able to talk about what happens next.

And now?

"Your Excellency Jason, have you ever learned about the Huakaiyuan Family?"

"About the matter of splitting into the main house."

The young man asked with a little hesitation.

Such pondering is not hesitation, but organizing language.

He needed to use more euphemistic language to tell Jason what happened.

As for speaking directly?

terribly sorry.

The pride in his heart that came from the big family made it difficult for him to speak so directly.

Or rather, things haven't gotten to the point where it really sucks.

Also...not fatal.

Just very troublesome.

Everything just now, after investigation, is indeed as Jason said.

And the person who was assassinated was Huakaiyuanming, and the person who assassinated Huakaiyuanming was Huakaiyuanxiu.

Both of them were his companions that he found in order to cope with this test.

But what Linghua Kaiyuanqing could not have imagined was that, although he was a companion, he directly stabbed him in the back.

Such a backstab made Hua Kaiyuan understand that he could no longer find helpers from the family.

Not everyone in the family is unreliable.

But he couldn't trust these people anymore.

It's very simple. Did the person who erased traces and killed people put so much effort into making him choose two partners again?

Of course not.

Huakaiyuanqing can be guaranteed.

When he chooses two partners again, there will be two more suitable candidates than Hua Kaiyuan Ming and Hua Kaiyuanxiu, and at a critical moment, these two people will definitely give him backstabs.

Because, this is the task of these two people: let him fail from the split to the main house.

In these branches, there are about three or five people who have the ability to do this.

He can't be sure yet.

But one thing, Hua Kaiyuanqing is certain.

He had to complete the original plan.

It's not just his ambition.

Also his parents.

It's his branch, everyone's expectation.

therefore--

He is looking for foreign aid.

Exactly, there is one in front of you.

"know a little."

Under the gaze of Huakaiyuanqing, Jason nodded.

Such things need not be denied.

He does know something.

Tsuchimikado mentioned it.

The old monk of Tongshou Temple also said it.

But specifically?

He really doesn't know.

"Me, Huakaiyuan Toru, Huakaiyuanzhi, Huakaiyuanshu, and Huakaiyuanluo are the main contenders for this split to enter the main home."

"The five of us will lead the outstanding children of our respective branch families to complete the tasks given by the main family."

"Huakaiyuanming and Huakaiyuanxiu who just died were the helpers I sought, but Huakaiyuanxiu killed Huakaiyuanming, which put me in a dilemma."

"I need to complete the task given by the master, so I must have two helpers."

"But I can't trust anyone in the family at the moment."

"So, I hope Your Excellency Jason can help me - of course, not for free."

Huakaiyuanqing said in detail.

"Two helpers?"

Jason didn't ask about the reward, but something more interesting.

"Yes."

"The task given by the main family is to participate in this year's 'King of Fighters-King of Fighters Tournament', and the ranking will determine the water's entry into the main family."

"Different from the previous single-player and reserve mode, this "King of Fighters Tournament" requires a team of three to participate."

Huakaiyuanqing nodded.

King of Fighters?

King of Fighters?

King!

Jason almost immediately thought of Hui Lijing's sister.

The woman who stole the invitation letter from 'Extreme Stream'.

Hui Lijing, who was roasting meat, raised her head involuntarily and glanced at Hua Kaiyuanqing, but immediately lowered her head.

Burnt meat is not good.

As for her sister?

Although there should be something she doesn't know, but since that guy stole someone else's invitation, he will naturally participate.

At that time, if she goes to watch the battle, she will definitely be able to find that guy.

Hui Lijing thought so.

Jason thought so too.

Jason did not forget the entrustment that Hui Lijing gave him, and the promise he gave.

Find each other's sister.

Therefore, after hearing the invitation of Hua Kaiyuanqing, Jason was very moved.

This is literally killing two birds with one stone.

However, Jason didn't answer right away.

One thing is one thing.

Jason doesn't mind trying to get more for himself when he goes by the wayside.

"remuneration."

Jason said so.

"I am rewarded with the fragments of the 'Arrow of Rice and Arrow'."

Saying that, Hua Kaiyuanqing took out a rusty and badly damaged arrow from her cuff.

If it wasn't for Hua Kaiyuanqing saying the word 'arrow', Jason would be completely unable to associate the thing in front of him with 'arrow'.

However, the strong 'food' taste on it will not be fake.

Moreover, this item is the one with the strongest 'food' flavor on Hua Kaiyuanqing's body.

"Although this 'Arrow of Rice and Harmony' is only a fragment, it still retains a trace of its former power. It only needs to be stimulated to deliver a blow that threatens the big demon."

"Of course, just a threat."

"It's not fatal."

"However, if a weak spot is found, it may be a fatal blow."

Seeing Jason looking at the 'Arrow of Rice and Harmony', Huakaiyuan Qing said immediately.

Nothing overly exaggerated.

Just seeking truth from facts.

By the way, Huakaiyuan Qinglian also introduced the 'Blessing Stone'.

"The Blessing Stone is a stone that is blessed by incense in a century-old monastery. It can effectively avoid malicious prying eyes, and can also scare away most ordinary demons. Even, if the fate is suitable, it will also bring good luck to the wearer."

"Um."

Jason nodded again.

Then, he asked.

"What about the other candidate?"

Since there are three people, it must be impossible for him and Hua Kaiyuanqing alone now.

For the third person, Jason doesn't have any special requirements, he doesn't need how powerful the other party is, but he must be reliable.

"I have a few candidates, but since the other party can kill Hua Kaiyuanxiu, naturally, in addition to arranging people in the family, they can also arrange similar secrets by my side."

"So, I need to spend some time looking for it."

"However, please rest assured, as long as you agree to team up with me to participate in the 'King of Fighters Tournament', no matter what the final result is, the fragments of the 'Arrow of Inawa' are yours."

"Of course, if you can help me win, I'll pay you higher and better."

"At least it's no less than five times the value of the Arrow of Rice."

After Huakaiyuanqing finished speaking, she formed a 'Biankyo seal'.

Take this as an oath to prove your belief.

"it is good."

Jason's gaze towards Hua Kaiyuanqing became softer and softer.

Not to mention other aspects of the other party, at least generous enough.

First a can and a good food.

Five more good food items after that, or equivalent.

and also!

a feast.

"When is the banquet?"

Jason asked at the thought.

When it comes to food, he is not at all vague.

Because, once you are vague, you will be the one who suffers.

It's like when shabu-shabu, whoever picks up the plate and puts the meat, may be the one who can't eat the meat.

"I will arrange as soon as possible."

"This is my promise to you."

"When I find a second companion, when I'm introducing the two, I'll have another dinner."

Hua Kaiyuan Qing keenly grasped Jason's preferences.

Love to eat?

Really a pretty down-to-earth hobby.

Unlike other hobbies that are difficult to deal with.

This kind of hobby can be satisfied by almost anyone.

Even if Jason can eat it again, it is impossible to eat the Huakaiyuan family down, right?

Thinking of this, Hua Kaiyuanqing, who had received elite education since childhood, immediately spoke again.

"In addition, if you can help me win, I will hold a grand banquet at the Huakaiyuan House to entertain you-and make sure you have enough."

Huakaiyuanqing promised.

Hearing such a promise, Jason's eyes lit up.

A real radiance shot out of Jason's eyes.

An invisible aura rose from Jason's body.

A pitch-black monster.

The scarlet eyes widened.

He opened his mouth wide and roared loudly.

hungry!

so hungry!

With a roar, Hua Kaiyuanqing uncontrollably took two steps back.

He looked at Jason suspiciously.

The pitch-black monster doesn't seem to exist in this world, but as an onmyoji, Hana Kaiyuan Haru can vaguely feel that something terrible has just appeared.

Is this your strength?

Hana Kaiyuanqing was sweating coldly on her forehead.

But my heart was overjoyed.

The stronger Jason is, the better for him.

Therefore, Hua Kaiyuan Qing immediately adjusted her mood and said.

"I assure you that every word is true."

"it is good."

Jason restrained the leaked breath and nodded again.

"Then I'll be ready right away."

"When everything is ready, I will go to the 'Chopper X Mask X Meat' office to find you, please reserve time for me in the next month."

Hua Kaiyuanqing said, then bowed and stepped back.

When passing by the old monk of Tongshou Temple, Huakaiyuanqing saluted very politely.

The old monk returned the salute with his hands folded, looking at Hua Kaiyuan Qing with a trace of pity and...sympathy for each other.

The old monk also felt the breath that Jason leaked just now.

It is even clearer than that of the young man Huakaiyuanqing.

The old monk could even clearly feel the 'starvation' in it.

That is the 'starvation' that can devour everything.

It even made him mistakenly think that he had returned to the mythical age of the East and saw the legendary 'gluttonous'.

It's just that gluttonous food is not black.

It was pitch black, and it was impossible to see his face.

Can't see clearly?

Is it...

hidden?

The inexplicable old monk thought of something.

But then there was an unprecedented sense of crisis in my heart.

It was countless times stronger than the sense of crisis when he was caught for the first time.

Immediately, the old monk put his hands together.

"Forget! Forget!"

He whispered to himself.

Almost instantly, the old monk completely forgot about the speculation just now. He just walked back and looked at Hui Lijing, who was gasping for breath, and asked softly, "Is the female benefactor Hui Lijing okay?"

"It's okay, just now?"

The female detective asked in surprise.

"It's normal, you'll get used to it after staying on the 'mystery side' for a long time."

The old monk replied.

He had already forgotten the paragraph just now.

He only thought that Hui Lijing was asking about the cooperation between Huakaiyuanqing and Jason.

And the female detectives who have not really come into contact with the "mysterious side" believe in the old monk very much.

"So it is."

The female detective nodded.

Then, quickly flip the roasted beef over.

"The beef is cooked, eat it quickly."

"Why didn't Ryosuke come back?"

"If you don't come back, the beef in the store will be finished."

The female detective was very serious.

When the old monk heard this, his face could not help but twitch.

He thought of Huakaiyuanqing again.

What about the origin of the big family?

Shouldn't it be polite?

If I disturb people to eat, shouldn't I settle the bill?

Why did you just say the next banquet?

I am Buddha!

Save your faithful believers!

I don't ask to retire and go home!

But please don't let me stay to wash the dishes!

The smell of detergent is unpleasant!

The old monk kept praying.

And just when the old monk's face twitched, Liang Jie's face was also twitching.

However, the old monk is distressed about money.

Ryosuke is because of the... gun on the back of his head.