Chapter 777: Chapter 777

"Mr. Zhao, taking a trip to ’Flying Dragon Mountain’ was a goal I set before coming to Huaxia. I hope to accomplish it, and I also hope to receive your Find your next favorite novel on NovelHub today!

"If possible, could you please be our guide and take us on a trip to Flying Dragon Mountain? Of course, we wouldn’t let you do this for free. We are willing to pay you a reward of one hundred thousand Huaxia Currency. What do you think?"

Miss Hattori Yumi continued without pause.

Hearing the offer of a hundred thousand just to show the way was a great temptation; Zhao Yunjian was stunned and hesitated for a moment.

"Dad, I’ll take them! Don’t worry, I’ll just take them near Flying Dragon Mountain without going into the valley!"

Zhao Yunjian hadn’t responded yet, but Zhao Guoqiang couldn’t restrain himself from speaking up.

As far as Zhao Guoqiang was concerned, if they could receive the one hundred thousand from Miss Hattori Yumi, it would significantly improve his family’s living conditions. Besides, Flying Dragon Mountain wasn’t far from Zhao Family Village; a round trip would roughly take just two days.

Zhao Yunjian turned his head and glared at his son but didn’t express opposition, apparently acquiescing.

"In that case, we are very thankful to young Mr. Zhao!"

With a smile on her face, Miss Hattori Yumi bowed deeply to Zhao Guoqiang, then turned and whispered something to a Japanese man in a black suit.

The man responded with a "Hai" and nodded, pulling out several wads of Huaxia Currency from his backpack and handing them to Miss Hattori Yumi.

"Young Mr. Zhao, this fifty thousand Huaxia Currency is a pre-payment we’re giving to you. Once you get us to Flying Dragon Mountain, we will pay you the remaining fifty thousand. What do you say?"

Miss Hattori Yumi handed over the fifty thousand to Zhao Guoqiang with a smile, asking for his opinion.

Zhao Guoqiang, somewhat excited, took the money and passed it to his father beside him, then nodded, smiling naively, "Great! It’s settled then! When do we set off?"

Miss Hattori Yumi said, "If young Mr. Zhao has no other affairs, I would like to depart now! I’m already eager to take in the sights of Flying Dragon Mountain!"

Zhao Guoqiang replied, "Alright! Let’s go now!"

"Guoqiang, wait a moment!"

Fang Bai walked up to Zhao Guoqiang, patted his shoulder, then smilingly said to Miss Hattori Yumi, "Miss Hattori, I’m also a visitor here, just staying temporarily. Hearing you talk about the beautiful scenery of Flying Dragon Mountain, I can’t help but feel tempted to enjoy it myself! How about we join together for the trip, what do you say?"

Miss Hattori Yumi’s brow slightly furrowed, she glanced at Fang Bai. A flash of cold light appeared in her eyes and then vanished; a moment later, her pretty face broke into a smile, as she said, "If this gentleman wishes to go, then let’s go together!"

In the eyes of Miss Hattori Yumi and her companions, Fang Bai, devoid of any Essence Energy fluctuations and dressed in a down jacket for warmth, appeared to be an ordinary person. Bringing him along to Flying Dragon Mountain wouldn’t interfere with their mission; it would just mean one more life possibly at stake.

"Good! Guoqiang, let Mr. Fang accompany you!"

Zhao Yunjian knew Fang Bai was a person of great abilities; hearing that he wanted to accompany his son to Flying Dragon Mountain, he couldn’t ask for anything better. He thought, with Mr. Fang, a character as powerful as an immortal by their side, should they encounter any dangers along the way, he would surely turn peril into safety.

"If Mr. Fang is going, then that’s fantastic!"

With Fang Bai accompanying them, Zhao Guoqiang was also very excited. He had initially planned to return home to get a hunting rifle, crossbow, ropes, and other items before accompanying Hattori Yumi to Flying Dragon Mountain, to fend off any wildlife they might encounter on the way. However, since Fang Bai was going with them, these items were no longer necessary.

If Mr. Fang could kill even that terrifying giant snake, what were mere wild animals considered?

Thereupon, with Zhao Guoqiang and Fang Bai leading the way and Hattori Yumi and the others following behind, they set off toward Flying Dragon Mountain.

Flying Dragon Mountain was located to the northeast of Zhao Family Village. The straight-line distance wasn’t too far, but to reach the base of Flying Dragon Mountain, one had to take quite a detour. For villagers who weren’t from the area and unfamiliar with the mountain paths, reaching Flying Dragon Mountain was not easy.

Zhao Guoqiang had grown up in Zhao Family Village and followed his elders into the mountains to hunt since he was young. He was very familiar with the stones, plants, and trees within a hundred miles. Although the snow-covered mountain made the paths hard to find, with his memory of the routes, he had no difficulty leading Hattori Yumi and the others to the base of Flying Dragon Mountain.

Along the way, Fang Bai and Zhao Guoqiang chatted and laughed in front, while spreading their Divine Sense to keep an eye on the movements of Hattori Yumi and the others behind them. Although he did not turn his head, Fang Bai could "see" Hattori Yumi staring coldly at their backs, her pretty eyes revealing a thick murderous intent.

"This woman appears kind on the surface but is ruthless at heart, clearly harboring the intent to kill us both! Hah, I really have to see, what is the true purpose of you people coming all the way from Japan!"

Fang Bai sneered inwardly.

Hattori Yumi was a Martial Artist at Earth Level Perfection, a cultivation level which, even in the Huaxia Ancient Martial World, would make one a formidable figure. However, Fang Bai did not take her seriously at all.

As for the strength of the other Japanese Martial Artists, they were much weaker than Hattori Yumi and not worth mentioning.

In this group, apart from Zhao Guoqiang, all the others were Martial Artists. Even if they walked all the way to Flying Dragon Mountain in one go, they would not feel tired. Although Zhao Guoqiang was physically strong, he was ultimately an ordinary person. After walking for an hour or two, he would need to stop and rest for a moment. Hattori Yumi and the others were impatient at heart but could only stop and wait with him.

During these waiting periods, Hattori Yumi would take out the map that looked like a landscape painting, which Fang Bai had seen the previous night using his Divine Sense, and point out features of the surrounding mountains and terrain with a few other Japanese Martial Artists, then they would discuss in Japanese.

"Miss Hattori, what are you looking at?"

"I’m sorry, Sir, this is our secret and we cannot show it to you!"

Whenever Fang Bai tried to move closer to look at the map in Hattori Yumi’s hands, he would be blocked by two Japanese Martial Artists with fierce expressions, forbidding him to approach. Then Hattori Yumi would smile and apologize to Fang Bai.

Hattori Yumi was a beauty, and her smile was even more enchanting, possessing great allure for men. But Fang Bai knew that her smile hid a blade.

Perhaps once Zhao Guoqiang led these Japanese Martial Artists to Flying Dragon Mountain, the smile on Hattori Yumi’s face would disappear, and the blade would be unsheathed in that moment.

If he hadn’t come along, it was very likely that Zhao Guoqiang would not escape unscathed.

"That mountain is Flying Dragon Mountain!"

At dusk, the group reached the vicinity of Flying Dragon Mountain. Zhao Guoqiang raised his hand and pointed toward a mountain peak in the distance, saying with a beaming smile.

Flying Dragon Mountain stretched from east to west, gradually rising from the west to the east. The part from the mountain peak to the mid-mountain was covered with a thick layer of white snow. From a distance, it looked like a snow dragon poised to take flight, perhaps the reason behind the name Flying Dragon Mountain.