Chapter 117 Is it true or false?
Kaihime's family lived in Oshi Castle in Musashi Province, north of Edo. Her father, Narita Uchinaga, was the lord of Oshi Castle and a figure of considerable influence in Japan.
Oshijo Castle was quite far from Edo Port, so Shen Fu bravely went to the Dai-Yuan Guild Hall to borrow a carriage, and also to deliver some things to his brother-in-law. Captain Xu didn't compete with Shen Fu for this task, after all, Shen Fu and his fellow young men were the future of the Dai-Yuan Navy, and their future status and achievements would far surpass those of an old captain like himself.
Shen Fu was very capable, and the staff left behind at the Da Yuan Guild Hall were also very helpful. In addition to sending three carriages, they also sent more than a dozen Great Xia knights to assist. Kaihime brought back some things, enough to fill two carriages. Kaihime and two Fusang female warriors rode together in one carriage and headed towards Shinobu Castle.
The castle under the setting sun was incredibly beautiful, reminding Kaihime of her past. Thinking back to how she had secretly led a group of female warriors away from home to seek the light that belonged to women, Kaihime felt proud. Not every woman in Japan had the courage to fight against fate, and she herself had found her own light.
Upon seeing the dozen or so Xia knights escorting the carriage, the city gates were closed. Even the sight of Kaihime made them tremble with fear, hesitant to open them. Only after the Xia knights had left, laughing, did the gates finally open.
Kaihime didn't bother arguing with these cowards. She was eager to see her two younger sisters. When she secretly slipped away to Edo, her sisters had covered for her, and she wondered how they were doing now. For some reason, Kaihime hadn't sent any letters home for over a year.
From afar, Kaihime saw her father standing at the entrance of the castle mansion, her two younger sisters with tears in their eyes, but they dared not cross Narita Ujinobu's path to meet him.
"Father, Kai has returned." Kai-hime bowed to Narita Ujinaga, and since she was wearing a kimono, she naturally had to follow the customs of Japan.
Looking at his beautiful and intelligent daughter, Narita was filled with mixed emotions, and the anger in his heart vanished with a cry of "Father."
“Now that you’re back, come in! Maki-hime and Atsu-hime have missed you terribly.” Narita Ujinaga waved his hand, gesturing for Kai-hime to rise. Only then did her two younger sisters, Maki-hime and Atsu-hime, embrace her and weep.
A series of untimely coughs rang out beside Kaihime, which was extremely impolite in Japan and was truly annoying to disturb a family reunion.
A young man stood behind Narita Ujigatsu, his face arrogant, with two samurai following behind him, indicating his status.
Seeing his daughter's questioning gaze, Narita Ujō said helplessly, "This is Lord Toyotomi, an envoy of the Toyotomi family."
Looking at the affected Japanese man, Kaihime recalled a word Qin Mo had once used with her: "pretentious."
Kaihime merely nodded slightly to Toyotomi. She was no longer the Kaihime of a year ago and no longer had any fear of the Toyotomi family.
Toyotomi Hidetsugu was furious. Although he was only Toyotomi Hideyoshi's adopted son, Hideyoshi had no sons and had already designated him as his heir. His status was far superior to that of Narita Uchinaga, a general of the Hojo clan. Yet now he was being ignored by a woman. Even if the ridiculous rumor was true, it was absolutely intolerable.
"Narita-kun, your woman is incredibly rude!" Toyotomi Hidetsugu shouted, barely suppressing his anger.
Kaihime frowned. Having spent so much time by Qin Mo's side, she had seen many powerful figures at the Yellow and Profound Realms, and had witnessed the command of tens of thousands of Imperial Guards. Her attitude towards "mortals" like Toyotomi Hidetsugu had subtly changed. Her earlier nod was already a gesture of respect, but now she was being reprimanded, which immediately displeased her.
“Kai, Toyotomi-kun is Hideyoshi's adopted son and an envoy. You… need to apologize!” Takeda Ujinaga said gently to his daughter. He was a military commander of the Hojo clan and not one of the Toyotomi clan. In his opinion, Kai could simply apologize and let the matter drop.
"Father, do you think a monk should bow and apologize to a stranger?"
"What?!" Several exclamations rang out at the same time. Makihime and Atsuhime even covered their mouths, their eyes wide open.
"Kai...that rumor...is it true?" Takeda Ujinaga was the first to react, asking in a trembling voice.
"What rumors? Father, your daughter has just returned and knows nothing about them."
Narita Ujinaga glanced at Toyotomi Hidetsugu, whose expression was unpredictable, and bowed, saying, "Toyotomi-kun, it is inconvenient for me to return home today. Please go back. As for Lord Toyotomi's matter, please allow me to discuss it."
Knowing that the conversation could not continue, Toyotomi Hidetsugu reluctantly took his leave. As he left, he suddenly smiled and said, "Takeda-kun, congratulations on finally having a cultivator in your Narita family. But my Uncle Hideyoshi is a Yellow Realm cultivator!"
Toyotomi Hideyoshi's younger brother, Toyotomi Hidenaga, entered the Yellow Territory twenty years ago, becoming an important force in Toyotomi Hideyoshi's rise to power and a nightmare for all those who opposed him.
Under immense pressure, Narita Ujigatsu had no choice but to prepare some kind words to ease the tension between the two sides. However, Kai's words almost caused Toyotomi Hidetsugu to fall off his horse.
"Yellow Realm? I'll be there soon. I can do it as soon as I want to." Kaihime said casually, as if advancing to the Yellow Realm was as easy as eating and drinking for her.
It was indeed simple. She followed Qin Mo in her daily cultivation, thoroughly enjoying the abundant energy within Qin Mo's vast vortex of vital energy. And since entering the inner hall of the Grand Minister to practice combat techniques, her use of vital energy had become increasingly refined and effortless.
According to her adoptive father Xu Liyan's advice, Kaihime is now fully capable of advancing to the Yellow Realm, but for the sake of her future achievements, it would be best for her to hone her skills in the Human Realm for a while longer.
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