To Kawashima Yosuke, it wasn’t so simple. A small badge represented the entire clan’s reputation and prestige.
It absolutely couldn’t be touched or defiled by outsiders!
So, back then, Kawashima Yosuke personally led a team to crush the gangs led by those two small-time leaders.
Both were executed harshly, and since then, no one dared to impersonate the symbols of any major clan.
Seeing the badge in Xu Fei’s hand, Kawashima Yosuke showed genuine emotion for the first time.
“It’s… it’s real! Excellent, I knew that man wouldn’t disgrace our Kawashima clan, even in death!”
At this, Xu Fei finally exhaled in relief, sensing that Kawashima Yosuke was at last revealing his true feelings.
The mental sparring just now had nearly worn Xu Fei out.
He finally understood how exhausting it was to face off against someone as cunning as Kawashima Yosuke.
Even Miki, his own daughter, might struggle to tell when her father’s words reflected his true emotions.
Usually, Kawashima Yosuke put up a front, seemingly for pride or vanity.
But this so-called front was actually a shield, helping him judge situations more accurately.
It wasn’t just Kawashima Yosuke, many shrewd people used such tactics.
Xu Fei had only heard of this before, but today he’d finally met his match.
To solidify his identity as Kawashima Ichifu’s apprentice, Xu Fei sat down for a long talk with Kawashima Yosuke.
The conversation naturally turned to what Yosuke desperately wanted to know, why Ichifu had stopped contacting them, and what had happened.
Xu Fei, having been directly involved, knew better than anyone, especially since Ichifu had died by his hand.
So, Xu Fei spun a tale, tweaking the key figures and recounting the events between him and Ichifu with some embellishment.
After hearing it, Kawashima Yosuke said angrily, “No wonder Youmei failed. Who’d have thought that unassuming Xu Fei was so formidable!”
Xu Fei had little more to say, sitting there feeling uneasy, as if on pins and needles.
These genuine reactions only strengthened Kawashima Yosuke’s belief in his identity.
“Don’t be so nervous, lad. I trust my daughter wouldn’t lie to me.”
“Since you’ve saved her multiple times, and you two seem genuinely fond of each other, I won’t interfere.”
“But mark my words, if you ever betray my daughter, I’ll hunt you to the ends of the earth!”
The conversation ended with Kawashima Yosuke’s signature threat.
Miki couldn’t help but pat her father in playful disapproval.
“Don’t worry, Family Head, I’ll never let Miki down!”
Kawashima Yosuke smiled, satisfied, and gestured for Miki to take Xu Fei away.
But Xu Fei froze, surprised at how easily he’d proven himself. He blurted out, “Don’t I need to demonstrate the skills my master taught me today?”
