Chapter 1820 - 1821: Gratitude
While the two were having their meal, Ling Zhenfei asked, "After I finished cultivating yesterday, did anything else happen?"
Hoshino Junka replied, "Everything went very smoothly yesterday. The conflict between our family and the Watanabe Family has been resolved. Although the relationship won't be like it was twenty years ago, at least there won't be any hostility."
Ling Zhenfei said, "It's not good for anyone if the two largest families in town were to truly clash."
Hoshino Junka said, "There's nothing else going on at home, so I can follow you with peace of mind."
Ling Zhenfei was startled upon hearing this, then said, "Don't follow me just yet, stay at Bin Qi Wu for now."
Hoshino Junka asked, "Why, don't I need to take care of you?"
Ling Zhenfei said, "I've already told you, I'm about to go to the Foreign Land Space. Why follow me? I won't be able to protect you there; just wait here for me."
Hoshino Junka said, "There's still some time before you leave for the Foreign Land Space, do I really not need to be with you?"
Ling Zhenfei said, "Yes, I have a lot of preparations to do during this time. Just wait here. When I return from the Foreign Land Space, I'll definitely come to find you."
Hoshino Junka said, "Alright, but make sure you come back for me. I'm yours now, and that means I'll always be yours. I'll miss you."
Ling Zhenfei said, "I'll spend the next few days here with you. If there's anything you want to say or handle, do it within these days."
Hoshino Junka said, "Really don't know what I'll do when I miss you."
Just as she finished speaking, they heard a sound at the door, followed by a knock.
"Who is it?" Ling Zhenfei called out; being interrupted now was somewhat dampening his mood.
"Mr. Ling, our Family Head would like you to come over; they have something very important to discuss."
One must show respect to the Family Head, but Ling Zhenfei wondered why he was being called.
"Understood, I'll be over shortly."
"I wonder why they're calling me over?"
Hoshino Junka said, "You've helped our family so much; my dad is definitely going to thank you properly."
Ling Zhenfei laughed, "Giving me the daughter, does he need another way to thank me?"
Hoshino Junka said, "We are true love, what does it matter, they can't be considered the same."
Ling Zhenfei said, "Alright then, I'll go and check it out. I might be back soon."
As he stepped out of the house, Ling Zhenfei headed to the location of Hoshino Yuji.
Upon arrival, he was welcomed by Hoshino Yuji and several of the family's important members, indicating their high regard for Ling Zhenfei.
Following them inside, Ling Zhenfei felt the atmosphere was indeed special, suggesting something formal was about to happen.
Once seated as arranged, Hoshino Yuji said, "Zhenfei, calling you over today is not for anything major, just some family matters."
Ling Zhenfei said, "I now count as part of the Hoshino Family. Just say what's on your mind straightforwardly."
Hoshino Yuji said, "You know, as a cultivator, venturing into the Foreign Land Space is very necessary. It's not just about broadening your horizons; it brings many benefits to us.
However, because the Foreign Land Space is particularly dangerous, there have been regulations since long ago that the minimum standard to enter is the Realm of Reaching Wisdom.
But as the spiritual energy here becomes sparser, fewer cultivators can reach the Realm of Reaching Wisdom, or it has become increasingly difficult.
Our Hoshino Family, aside from you, has no experts at the Realm of Reaching Wisdom."
"I'm older now and have just ascended, so naturally, I won't be going to the Foreign Land Space anymore. Hence, you're the only one for such ventures."
Ling Zhenfei said, "If given the choice, not going to the Foreign Land Space would be the correct decision, but there's no alternative, so go I must."
Hoshino Yuji said, "Okay, I believe you will return safely, but the opening of the Foreign Land Space is not far off. We, the Hoshino Family, wish to give you something."
Ling Zhenfei was taken aback, "What is it?"
Hoshino Yuji said, "Do you know why our Hoshino Family holds such a special position in the entire Ittō-ryū? It's because we preserve the most complete Ittō-ryū Canon."
Ling Zhenfei was startled, "Ittō-ryū Canon?"
Hoshino Yuji said, "That's right, the Ittō-ryū Canon is an extremely exquisite sword techniques, the ancestor of ten thousand blades, and all sword techniques originated from this Ittō-ryū Canon."
Ling Zhenfei found this amusing, knowing these words were surely an exaggeration — claiming all sword techniques originated from this Ittō-ryū Canon was somewhat over the top.
But Ling Zhenfei couldn't say so outright, and it was quite curious; earlier at the Peach Blossom Secret Realm, Ling Zhenfei had thought about the Ittō-ryū.
He felt the Ittō-ryū was indeed miraculous, and unexpectedly, it sought him out even without doing anything.
Ling Zhenfei asked, "Do you mean you want me to study the Ittō-ryū Canon?"
Shinyo Yuji said, "Not just you; anyone involved in the Ittō-ryū can view the Canon."
Ling Zhenfei said, "I wonder if it's difficult to learn, and whether I can master it."
Hoshino Yuji said, "Whether or not you understand it is your own affair. Every year, family members above the Zhiyi Boundary gather to view the Canon collectively, to see if they can glean anything from it.
Though the scheduled viewing isn't soon, since you're about to leave for the Foreign Land Space, if it's too late, you won't have the chance. So, I've moved the time up to today, allowing you to view it with others."
Ling Zhenfei was relieved, initially thinking it was a special privilege for him, when in fact it was a communal benefit.
Ling Zhenfei asked, "Family Head, I have some questions; have you already mastered the Ittō-ryū Canon?"
Hoshino Yuji laughed, "Certainly not. The Ittō-ryū Canon doesn't document cultivation methods and can only be comprehended, not conveyed. All one hundred viewers will have one hundred interpretations, and none truly master it."
Ling Zhenfei understood; it's akin to viewing abstract art — you might call it a pig or a cow, based on each viewer's perception.
Hoshino Yuji said, "There are still several others who haven't arrived yet. Once everyone is here, we can view it together."
Ling Zhenfei felt curious indeed because the matter was arranged hastily, thus many people came in a rush.
Since all family members who reached the Zhiyi Boundary had to be present, the number was indeed considerable.
A family like the Hoshino Family had some depth after all. Although not many reached the Realm of Reaching Wisdom, this was due to the sparse Northern Spiritual Energy.
Calculating at this rate, by the next opening of the Foreign Land Space twenty years later, there would be a significant number of experts at the Realm of Reaching Wisdom.
Hoshino Junka and Hoshino Meigetsu were also notified.
