Supernatural Insight Eyes
Chapter 145 - 0143 Exchange Ambassador

Chapter 145: 0143 Exchange Ambassador

Cui Zisong sobered up the next morning and found himself lying in a hotel room. How had he ended up here?

Had he gotten wildly drunk and been brought here by someone?

Just as Cui Zisong was full of doubts, Fujikawa Ueno pushed open the door and walked in. When Cui Zisong saw Fujikawa Ueno’s face, he froze in place, exclaiming, "Tea... Teacher..."

"Surprised to see me? I was surprised too when I saw you yesterday. The young man who once trained under me has now turned into a drunkard," Fujikawa Ueno said, leaving Cui Zisong feeling utterly ashamed. He had been thinking of his teacher earlier, and now here he was in person.

It wasn’t an illusion!

"I know your personality well. It must be a formidable opponent that has driven you to drink. Tell me about this person," Fujikawa Ueno said.

Cui Zisong did not want to discuss this, especially in front of his teacher, to recount his defeat once again. It was a truly unbearable feeling.

But in Teacher Fujikawa Ueno’s expression, four big characters seemed clearly written: Be Honest.

Cui Zisong only hesitated for a moment before recounting his encounter with Ye Qiu to Fujikawa Ueno.

Cui Zisong described it in great detail, much more logically than yesterday. It was clear that Cui Zisong had completely sobered up.

After listening to Cui Zisong’s portrayal, Fujikawa Ueno showed keen interest in the young opponent described by Cui Zisong.

"Bring me to meet this person when you get a chance," Fujikawa Ueno said.

Hearing that his teacher wanted to meet Ye Qiu, Cui Zisong felt a rush of excitement. Although he was not a match for Ye Qiu, it didn’t mean his current teacher wasn’t. Cui Zisong had always held great respect for his master’s strength. Fujikawa Ueno was indeed a well-known martial arts master in his home country.

Especially in karate, where he had reached an exceptionally high level of mastery—a true expert.

"Teacher, how did you happen to be in China?" Cui Zisong was quite curious. Why would his teacher leave his own country to come to China?

Fujikawa Ueno did not explain much, simply saying it was for official business and left it at that.

Cui Zisong had no idea that Fujikawa Ueno, as a cultural exchange ambassador, had come to China for a promotional exchange. And of course, he handled some personal matters as well.

Cui Zisong volunteered to take Teacher Fujikawa Ueno around to explore the local culture of China. His mind was no longer preoccupied with Ye Qiu, and he was exceptionally happy about his teacher’s arrival.

Fujikawa Ueno did not decline Cui Zisong’s kindness. Having a local guide made him feel much more at ease.

In the following days, Cui Zisong took the initiative to lead the way, taking Fujikawa Ueno on tours around the famous mountains of China.

The mountains of China have been accompanied by people since ancient times. People prefer to live beside the mountains, perhaps because it feels more secure.

Fujikawa Ueno was also quite interested in the mountains of China. He wanted to visit major rivers and historic sites, especially the temples or Daoist temples on each mountain, which held a great attraction for Fujikawa Ueno.

"In the Land of the Rising Sun, we also have a Shaolin Temple, although it’s not as ancient as those in China, having only existed for a few hundred years. I didn’t expect that coming here would calm my mind so instantly. Temples are indeed the dwelling place of the soul and the last piece of pure land for the human spirit. Only in temples can one empty their mind and forget all worldly concerns, cutting off thousands of worries..."

Looking at a golden-robed Bodhisattva, Fujikawa Ueno brought his hands together, murmured a few lines, and respectfully paid a deep bow.

Faith knows no boundaries. Buddhism, born in India, has flourished worldwide, particularly blooming the most splendidly in China. As an ambitious nation, the Land of the Rising Sun quickly absorbed all things beneficial, thus Buddhism naturally spread throughout the country.

When Fujikawa Ueno was in his own country, he often visited the Shaolin Temple to discuss scriptures and spar with the abbot. Upon arriving here, he had hoped to exchange martial arts skills with a Shaolin Martial Monk, but the experience turned out rather disappointing for him.

Having not witnessed the prowess of the martial monks of China, Fujikawa Ueno, somewhat unwilling, descended the mountain. Cui Zisong was busy comforting him on the side.

Fujikawa Ueno realized, without revealing his identity on this trip, it would likely be hard even to meet a true martial artist.

Thus, after a few days, when Fujikawa Ueno revealed his status as a cultural envoy, he finally received significant attention.

Accompanied by Chinese officials, Fujikawa Ueno was treated as a foreign dignitary and, under the guise of cultural exchange, began touring various places.

In a China that was continuously developing and striving to strengthen itself, cultural proliferation was taken very seriously; therefore, the exchange envoy from the island nation was highly valued.

With the support of Chinese officials, Fujikawa Ueno found it much easier to meet some martial artists.

Actually, the majority of people encountered by the upper society are of the same status; the types of people one interacts with reflect one’s social rank. It is the same reason a president can’t be friends with a beggar.

China was controlled by its governing class, and the possibility of experiencing another layer of power in this country necessitated interaction with Chinese officials. Only those significantly higher in status than ordinary people could speak and be taken seriously, and only the powerful of the elite society had more substantial influences accessible to them.

This time, Fujikawa Ueno was not disappointed; after a few officials spoke up, he soon met a practising martial artist.

This ancient Shaolin Temple still had to show some respect to the local officials, after all, those high-ranked officials supported much of the temple’s offerings.

Fujikawa Ueno did not want to see those fake martial monks who were only good for showing off in performances, which were meant only for the uninformed. A true martial artist would not make a casual appearance and, if appearing at all, would be very unassuming.

Luckily, this time, he was not disappointed; following the head abbot’s command, a monk dressed in gray robes and a shaven head appeared in the grand hall.

Fujikawa Ueno showed a hint of surprise; the newcomer moved with a steady step, like a sturdy bear, his gaze restrained, appearing as if he intentionally veiled the brilliance of a gemstone. Observing the monk’s broad and thick palms, clearly showing thick calluses, Fujikawa Ueno gauged the approximate level of his martial prowess in an instant.

Although the opponent seemed like a master, he was still far from what he had imagined.

"Mr. Fujikawa, this should be the temple’s master, the martial artist you were looking for," said a local junior official courteously.

"That’s fine. Since the opponent’s strength is less than ideal, we still need to test it," Fujikawa Ueno thought for a moment, then managed a smile as he said, "Thank you. I have a great interest in Chinese martial arts, having studied it occasionally myself, and have gained some insights. It is said that Chinese martial arts have a long history; I want to witness this kung fu myself."

"Esteemed monk, may I spar with you?" Fujikawa clumsily explained in his not-quite-fluent Chinese.

As soon as Fujikawa Ueno spoke, the local official immediately agreed, giving a glance to the head abbot, who quickly understood and whispered something indecipherable to the martial monk.

After sparring with the martial monk, Fujikawa Ueno descended the mountain, and Cui Zisong asked, "Teacher, were you satisfied with the martial artist just now?"

Fujikawa Ueno looked serious and slowly said, "He was not the true martial artist I was looking for."

Upon hearing this, Cui Zisong was slightly stunned, recalling how Fujikawa Ueno had managed to defeat his opponent with just a couple of moves.

"The mastery of the teacher is unfathomable; he took down the opponent in just a few moves. Karate is indeed extraordinary. If I could receive the true teachings of the teacher, wouldn’t it mean I could properly teach that youngster a lesson?" Cui Zisong thought of Ye Qiu; if he had the same skills as his teacher, he surely wouldn’t have been knocked down with a single punch, right!

Perhaps, the one ending up looking like a beaten pig should be that guy. For some reason, the advent of Fujikawa Ueno sparked a hope in Cui Zisong’s heart, and his desire to regain face from Ye Qiu grew stronger.