Zombie Bodyguard
Chapter 584 - 581: Might Makes Right

Chapter 584: Chapter 581: Might Makes Right

"And she’s fast!" Ning Luoxi also realized, saying emotionlessly.

"Do you think it’s someone from the Bai Family, or the Futian Family?" Lin Tian asked calmly.

Ning Luoxi gave him a sideways glance, reciprocating the unrestrained look he had given her earlier, and then said indifferently, "I never make pointless guesses. Wouldn’t we know once we catch them?"

"Miss Luoxi is quite straightforward. Admirable," Lin Tian said with a smile. But as soon as he finished speaking, Ning Luoxi’s figure had vanished from beside him, leaving only some grass clippings gently spinning on the ground.

What impressive agility, Lin Tian thought with a smug smile, and then he moved too, disappearing from the spot in the blink of an eye. After several quick movements, he arrived at a corner of a wall.

This was an even more secluded corner than the previous one; standing in front of the wall were two people, one was Ning Luoxi, and the other was an old acquaintance, whom Lin Tian had also crossed hands with before—Hattori Xiuming, a subordinate of Futian Yizhi.

Hattori Xiuming had mastered the Bone Shrinking Skill, which Lin Tian had experienced before, and afterwards, he even looked up some information. It turned out that the "Hattori" surname had a significant history in Japan.

The Hattori were a family with a long history, records show that the first generation of the Hattori family appeared during the Warring States Period in Japan, and the successive clan leaders were all known by the title "Hattori Stone Guard."

From the Warring States Period to the early Edo Period in Japan, the Hattori family served Dechuan Jikang, and the most famous member of that era was Hattori Hanzo, the second generation clan leader of the Hattori family.

Hattori Hanzo, also known as Hattori Zhengcheng, was one of the Dechuan Sixteen Divine Generals and was also called "Demon Hanzo." Hattori Hanzo led the Iga United Soldiers, many of whom were Iga Ninjas, thus earning Hattori Hanzo’s forces the nickname Ninja Army.

However, as the Edo Period came to an end and times changed, the Hattori family gradually faded from the stage of history, and later generations only read about the Hattori family’s history from historical texts.

As for whether Hattori Xiuming was related to this Hattori family, Lin Tian had no way of knowing, after all, just because a man’s surname is Li, you can’t claim he is a descendant of the Tang Dynasty royal family.

At the moment, Hattori Xiuming was standing close to the wall, with the wall only a few steps behind him, but he did not dare to move an inch while staring at Ning Luoxi in front of him.

"Hattori Xiuming, we meet again. Where are you heading? There’s a door, why would you consider climbing over the wall?" Lin Tian asked leisurely with a smile.

"Oh, it’s Mr. Lin. I wasn’t going to climb the wall. The mobile phone signal seems to be weak here. I just came out to check," Hattori Xiuming also said with a smile.

But with his practice of the Bone Shrinking Skill reducing his flesh, his smile looked somewhat terrifying, almost like a ghost’s, especially at this hour, as the sun had already set and night had descended, making the feeling even more pronounced.

Of course, even if his smile was ghost-like, or even if a real ghost were smiling, Lin Tian could make it cry. A ghost is nothing but a spirit with heavy yin energy, but that’s far inferior to a zombie.

"So, have you found a good signal yet? If you have, you should head back to the banquet hall. Staying out too long might anger Mr. Futian," Lin Tian said with a smile.

Hattori Xiuming pretended as if nothing had happened and liked to speak in riddles. Lin Tian was also happy to engage in idle chatter with him, knowing that in any case, Hattori would not be the one to leave first.

"Mr. Lin, you really are considerate. Last time, Mr. Futian offered you two beautiful women, but you didn’t accept them, and later a man named Qi Dapeng followed you. What a pity," Hattori Xiuming brought up past matters, the intention behind his words unclear.

Ning Luoxi had arrived first, and had been expressionless the whole time, but hearing Hattori Xiuming’s words, she turned to give Lin Tian a strange look, her thoughts unknown.

Lin Tian winked at her, signaling he was an honest man who would never be tempted by the seduction of a beauty.

At the moment when the two exchanged knowing glances, Hattori Xiuming’s mouth curled into a faint smile, and a white smoke bomb went off at his feet, enveloping his entire body.

As he vanished from sight, Hattori Xiuming bent his knees and leaped, intending to jump over the surrounding wall. His previous references to past events were deliberate, designed to distract Lin Tian and Ning Luoxi, so he could seize the opportunity to escape. The wall of the Tianfu Restaurant might be high, but for him, it was as good as nonexistent.

However, just as he forcefully jumped, almost clearing the wall, a great force suddenly hit him. The upward momentum shifted sideways, and he was hurled towards the wall.

With a "smack," Hattori Xiuming crashed hard against the wall, then fell to the ground and rolled several times before coming to a halt.

When the white smoke cleared, Hattori Xiuming was still lying on the ground, unable to get up for quite some time.

"Wow, Hattori Xiuming, what are you doing lying there? Are you alright?" Lin Tian asked exaggeratedly.

"You... what on earth did you do?" Hattori Xiuming, enduring the pain in his body, asked.

The incident happened too quickly for Hattori Xiuming to understand what had occurred. The other two were simply standing there, and he was about to clear the wall when he suddenly collided with it.

"Oh, I saw a puff of smoke rise from your feet and thought there was a bomb about to explode, so I pushed you a little. I didn’t expect it was just a smoke bomb, and I might have used too much force," Lin Tian said very seriously.

Just now, as Hattori Xiuming was about to jump, Lin Tian had pushed his back with a palm strike, propelling Hattori Xiuming right into the wall. Although that was what he did, Lin Tian deliberately diverted the topic.

Hattori Xiuming cursed inwardly, what do you mean a little too much force, I was smashed against the wall by you!

But he dared not voice it out loud and had to swallow the curses instead.

"Truly, thank you, Mr. Lin, for lending a hand. I’m fine now," Hattori Xiuming said through gritted teeth, having to express gratitude despite being hit was quite awkward.

"Glad to hear you’re fine, Mr. Hattori Xiuming. I would advise you against wandering around. It’s best to avoid any accidents. Japan’s public safety isn’t too good," Lin Tian kindly advised once more.

Hattori Xiuming struggled to stand up and twitched facially at Lin Tian’s mention of Japan’s public safety.

"Mr. Lin, I’ve been out for a while so I must return to the reception now, goodbye," Hattori Xiuming nodded and made his way back inside the Tianfu Restaurant, limping.

Not until Hattori Xiuming had gone far did Ning Luoxi speak, "Aren’t you afraid he’ll go back and tell Futian Yizhi?"

"Let him tell. I wanted Hattori Xiuming to go back and pass the message to Futian Yizhi to stay put until the reception is over. Otherwise, it would be unfortunate if something happened. I believe Futian Yizhi will understand the message," Lin Tian said with a nonchalant smile.

"The notion that might makes right is vividly demonstrated in you," Ning Luoxi remarked.

"The feeling’s mutual, Miss Luoxi. You are the one who truly believes in the supremacy of power," Lin Tian replied with a smile.

Just as he finished speaking, his smart band on his wrist suddenly vibrated. Lin Tian immediately answered the call, but a strange voice from Ghost came through the mini earpiece.

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