Banquet
In other words, a banquet
A round table seemed to appear in front of Jason's eyes, and then, delicacies from mountains and seas appeared on the table like flowing water.
Suddenly, the anger in Jason's heart disappeared in a flash.
Although Jason was angry at being interrupted to eat, if such an interruption had compensation, especially considerable compensation, it would still be forgivable.
Jason is such a principled person.
"Um."
Jason nodded.
Then, put the roasted beef in a small saucer, and after turning the chopsticks left and right, the hot, fatty beef is immediately covered with cumin, sesame, coarse salt, and chili powder.
After putting it in the mouth, the unique thick feeling of beef, wrapped in salty and spicy taste, blooms on the tip of the tongue.
The salty taste is like a sword, cutting through thorns and cutting sharply.
The spiciness is like a bomb, roaring instantly.
Coupled with the beef itself, the thickness is like a layer of armor, covering Jason's body, making him not afraid of such chopping and explosions. On the contrary, his body feels the shock of hacking 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 lingering rhyme, a second sigh came naturally.
There is no initial impulse.
But more and more persistent.
"tasty."
Jason commented silently in his heart.
It's not just that the quality of the beef is quite high.
Also because the small ingredients are just right.
Then, Jason looked at Hui Lijing.
Hui Lijing muttered non-stop immediately: "I just roasted it all the time, and I didn't eat a piece of beef—ten times! Already ten times!"
However, mumbling in her mouth, Hui Lijing still picked up the plate and put the roast meat on the grill one by one.
laugh! chi chi!
The concerto of grease and charcoal fire sounded again.
At this time, Jason turned his attention to the young man from Huakai Yuan's family.
Immediately, the young man bowed again.
"Sorry, I was too rude before."
"Together as you infer."
"The attack just now was just to cover up the murder."
As the young man spoke, he raised his hand, took off a bracelet with stones the size of a little finger, and put it in his hand.
"According to the previous agreement."
"This 'blessing stone' is yours now."
After the young man finished speaking, he handed the string to Jason with both hands.
Jason didn't hesitate, and came straight over.
That in itself is what he deserves.
Moreover, the smell of 'food' on it told Jason that this 'blessing stone' should taste very good.
Even when the beef on the broiler is constantly exuding aroma, it is still very clear.
Although this item is not the strongest smell on the opponent, it is not the worst one either.
This made Jason's heart move, and he had some guesses.
However, Jason didn't think much about it.
In front of 'food', Jason has spent a lot of energy in maintaining his usual state.
In fact, if there were no outsiders around, Jason might have swallowed the 'Blessing Stone' in one gulp.
Seeing Jason Jason accepting the 'Blessing Stone', the young people from Huakaiyuan's family immediately breathed a sigh of relief.
He was really worried that Jason would not accept it.
If that's the case, he won't be able to talk about what happened next.
And now
"Your Excellency Jason, do you know anything about Huakaiyuan's family?"
"About dividing 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 tactful language to tell Jason what happened.
As for speaking directly
terribly sorry.
The sense of pride in his heart that originated from the big family made it difficult for him to speak directly.
In other words, things haven't gotten to the point where it's really bad.
And... not fatal.
It's just very troublesome.
Everything just now, after investigation, is indeed as Jason said.
The person who was assassinated was Huakai Yuanming, and the person who assassinated Huakai Yuanming was Huakai Yuanxiu.
Both of them were companions he had recruited to cope with this test.
It's just that what Huakai Yuanqing didn't expect was that she was clearly a companion, but she directly backstabbed.
This kind of backstab made Hua Kaiyuan understand that he could no longer find help from the family.
Not everyone in the family is unreliable anymore.
It's that he can't trust these people anymore.
It's very simple, did the person who erased his traces and killed people put so much effort just to make him choose two partners again
Of course not.
The flowers bloom and the courtyard is sunny can be guaranteed.
When I choose two partners again, two more suitable candidates than Huakai Yuanming and Huakai Yuanxiu will immediately appear, and at the critical moment, these two people will definitely backstab him.
Because, this is the task of these two people: let him fail from the branch family to the main house.
Among these branches, there are about three or five people who are capable of doing such a thing.
He's not sure yet.
But one thing, Huakaiyuanqing is certain.
He had to complete the original plan.
It's not just his ambition.
Also his parents.
It is his branch, everyone's expectation.
therefore-
He is looking for foreign aid.
Coincidentally, there is one in front of you.
"know a little."
Under Huakai Yuanqing's gaze, Jason nodded.
Such things need not be denied.
He does know a little bit.
Tsuchimikadomoto mentioned it.
The old monk of Tongshou Temple also said it.
But specifically
He really doesn't know.
"I, Huakaiyuanche, Huakaiyuanzhi, Huakaiyuanshu and Huakaiyuanluo are the main contenders for this branch family to enter the main house."
"The five of us will lead the outstanding children in our respective branch families to complete the tasks given by the main family."
"Huakai Yuanming and Huakai Yuanxiu who just died are the helpers I sought, but Huakai Yuanxiu killed Huakai Yuanming, 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 this moment."
"So, I hope His Excellency Jason can help me—of course, it's not for free."
Huakai Yuanqing said in detail.
"Two helpers?"
Jason didn't ask about the reward, but asked about something more interesting.
"Yes."
"The task given by the master is to participate in this session of the 'King of Fighters-King of Fighters Tournament', and the ranking will determine the entry into the master."
"Different from previous single-player and reserve models, this time the 'King of Fighters Tournament' requires a team of three to participate."
Huakaiyuan Qing nodded.
King of Fighters
King of Fighters
King!
Jason almost immediately thought of Hui Lijing's sister.
The woman who snatched the invitation letter of 'Extreme Flow'.
Hui Lijing, who was having a barbecue, raised her head involuntarily, and glanced at Huakai Yuanqing, but immediately lowered her head.
Burnt meat is not good.
As for her sister
Although there should be something she doesn't know about, but since that guy snatched someone else's invitation letter, he will naturally participate.
When the time comes, she will be able to find that guy when she goes to watch the battle.
Hui Lijing thinks so.
Jason thought so too.
Jason did not forget Hui Lijing's entrustment and his promise.
Find each other's sister.
Therefore, after hearing Huakaiyuanqing's invitation, Jason was very moved.
This is literally killing two birds with one stone.
However, Jason didn't immediately agree.
One thing is one thing.
Jason didn't mind fighting for more benefits for himself when he did it by the way.
"remuneration."
Jason said so.
"I am rewarded with pieces of the 'Rice and Arrow'."
Saying that, Huakai Yuanqing took out a rusty and badly damaged arrowhead from her cuff.
If Hua Kaiyuanqing hadn't said the word 'arrow', Jason would have been unable to connect the thing in front of him with 'arrow' at all.
However, the strong taste of 'food' on it cannot be faked.
Moreover, this prop is the one with the strongest 'food' smell on Huakai Yuanqing.
"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, and it can send out a blow that threatens the big monster."
"Of course, it's just a threat."
"It's not fatal."
"However, if we find a weakness, it might be a fatal blow."
Seeing Jason looking at the 'Inawa no Arrow', Hanakai Inharu said immediately.
Nothing too exaggerated.
It is to seek truth from facts.
By the way, Hanakaiin Haru even introduced the 'Blessing Stone'.
"The blessing stone is a stone that has been prayed for by incense in a centuries-old temple. It can effectively avoid malicious peeps, and can also scare away most ordinary monsters. If the fate is right, it will also bring good luck to the wearer."
"Um."
Jason nodded again.
Then he asked.
"What about the other candidate?"
Since there were three of them, it would definitely not work to have only him and Huakai Yuanqing now.
For the third person, Jason didn't have any special requirements. He didn't need the other person to be strong, but he had to be reliable.
"I have a few candidates, but since the other party can kill Huakai Yuanxiu, he can naturally not only arrange people in the family, but also plant similar secrets by my side."
"So, I need to spend some time looking for it."
"However, please rest assured that as long as you agree to form a team with me to participate in the 'King of Fighters Tournament', no matter what the final result is, the fragments of the 'Rice and Arrow' will be yours."
"Of course, if you can help me win the championship, I will give you a higher and better reward."
"At least not less than five times the value of 'The Arrow of Rice and Harmony'."
After Huakaiyuanqing finished speaking, he formed a 'Piankycodon seal'.
Take this as an oath to prove your belief.
"good."
Jason looked at Huakai Yuanqing with a softer gaze.
Leaving aside other aspects of the other party, at least he is generous enough.
First an okay and a nice food.
Then came five more good items of food, or the equivalent.
besides!
a feast.
"When is the banquet?"
Jason asked when he thought about it.
When it comes to food, he is not ambiguous at all.
Because, once ambiguous, it is oneself who suffers.
It's like when shabu-shabu, whoever picks up the plate to eat 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 introduce the two of you, I will invite you to another banquet."
Huakaiyuanqing keenly grasped Jason's preferences.
Like to eat
Really a pretty down-to-earth and reliable hobby.
Unlike other hobbies that are difficult to deal with.
Such a hobby can be satisfied by almost anyone.
Even if Jason could eat it, he wouldn't be able to eat Huakaiyuan's family, right
Thinking of this, Huakai Yuanqing, who had received an elite education since childhood, immediately spoke again.
"In addition, if you can help me win the championship, I will hold a grand banquet at Huakai Yuan's house to entertain you—and make sure you eat enough."
Huakai Yuanqing promised.
Hearing such a promise, Jason's eyes lit up.
A real radiance shot out from Jason's eyes.
An invisible aura rose from Jason's body.
A monster as black as ink.
His scarlet eyes widened.
He opened his bloody mouth wide and roared loudly.
Hungry!
so hungry!
With a roar, Huakai Yuanqing took two steps back uncontrollably.
He looked at Jason in surprise.
The dark monster doesn't seem to exist in this world, but Hana Haru, who is an onmyoji, can vaguely feel that something terrible just appeared.
This is your strength
Huakaiyuanqing was sweating coldly on his forehead.
But the heart is overjoyed.
The stronger Jason is, the better it is for him.
Therefore, Huakai Yuanqing immediately adjusted her mood and said.
"I assure you, every word is true."
"good."
Jason restrained the leaking breath, and nodded again.
"Then I'll prepare right away."
"When everything is ready, I will go to the 'Machete X Mask X Meat' office to find you. Please reserve time for me in the next month."
As Huakai Yuanqing said, she bowed and backed away.
When passing by the old monk of Tongshou Temple, Huakai Yuanqing saluted very politely.
The old monk returned the salute with clasped hands, looking at Huakai Yuanqing with a trace of pity and... sympathy for each other.
The old monk also sensed the breath that Jason leaked just now.
It was even clearer than the young man Hua Kaiyuanqing could perceive.
The old monk can even clearly feel the 'hungry' in it.
That is the 'hungry' that can devour everything.
He even mistakenly thought that he had returned to the mythical age of the East and saw the legendary 'Glutton'.
It's just that 'Glutton' is not black.
It was as dark as ink, and I couldn't see my face clearly.
Can't see clearly
Could it be...
hidden
The inexplicable old monk thought of something.
But immediately there was an unprecedented sense of crisis in my heart.
It was countless times stronger than the sense of crisis when he was caught cheating for the first time.
Immediately, the old monk clasped his hands together.
"Forget! Forget!"
He whispered to himself.
Almost instantly, the old monk completely forgot about the guess just now. He just walked back, looked at Hui Lijing who was panting heavily, and asked softly, "Is the benefactor Hui Lijing alright?"
"It's okay, just now?"
The female detective asked in surprise.
"It's normal. After staying on the 'mysterious side' for a long time, you get used to it."
The old monk replied like this.
He had already forgotten the passage just now.
He only thought that Hui Lijing was asking about the cooperation between Huakai Yuanqing and Jason.
However, the female detective who has never been in contact with the "mysterious side" in a real sense believes in the old monk very much.
"So that's how it is."
The female detective nodded.
Then, quickly flip the roasted beef over.
"The beef is cooked, eat it quickly."
"Why isn't Ryosuke coming back?"
"If you don't come back, the beef in the store should be eaten up."
The female detective spoke seriously.
When the old monk heard these words, his face could not help but twitch.
He thought of Huakai Yuanqing again.
What about the family background
Shouldn't it be polite
If you disturbed someone's meal, shouldn't you take advantage of the situation and settle the bill
Why did you just agree on the next banquet
My Buddha!
Save your faithful believers!
I don't ask to retire and go home!
But please don't let me stay and wash the dishes!
The smell of detergent is terrible!
The old monk kept praying.
And just when the old monk's face was twitching, Ryosuke's face was also twitching.
It's just that the old monk cared about money.
Ryosuke is because of the gun on the back of his head.