"Hmm... Is this Dragonseal Jade Signet really that important? I heard it once belonged to Heavenly King, Henry Hong of the Taiping Rebellion..." Shawn Young said.
"That's right, it was indeed Henry Hong's personal item. But... for me, it's not about that! It's because..." Luna Xiao glanced at Rachel Sasaki standing nearby, hesitating to continue.
"Oh... Okay, you two chat. I'll check out what's going on inside... and see where Danba Akira and the others have disappeared to." Rachel Sasaki, clever as always, understood Luna Xiao's meaning instantly. She said this, then leapt over the villa wall to investigate.
Once Rachel Sasaki left, Luna Xiao didn't speak. Instead, she and Shawn Young exchanged another look, their gazes filled with a complex and tangled emotion. Suddenly, Luna Xiao asked, "Shawn Young, do you feel the same way as I do?"
"Uh... Yes, yes I do!" Shawn Young's mind lit up; he knew exactly what Luna Xiao was referring to.
"Mhm... So maybe this is just fate for us... It's amazing! Hehe..." Luna Xiao looked at Shawn Young and smiled.
It was Shawn Young's first time seeing Luna Xiao smile, and he was instantly mesmerized. She was so enchanting, like a spring breeze caressing his face—utterly intoxicating!
"Hehe... If I go to Japan, would you come with me?" Luna Xiao suddenly asked Shawn Young.
"Of course I'd go! I've always wanted to visit Japan, but going with you would be even better!" Shawn Young nodded with a smile, feeling incredibly excited inside. He hadn't expected Luna Xiao to invite him to Japan—what a golden opportunity!
"Oh... So you already planned to go to Japan?" Luna Xiao asked, curious.
"Mhm... Yeah, that's how it is..." Shawn Young felt as if he and Luna Xiao had known each other for years, their relationship incredibly close. He shared his experiences, explained Mai Kanda's background, how she saved him from disaster, and even how her soul currently resides within his Ascendant Vessel.
"Oh... So that's how it is! Hehe... Looks like you're a pretty loyal guy! A bit of a flirt, sure... but with your abilities, as long as you take responsibility, I don't see anything wrong with it!" Luna Xiao nodded in understanding after hearing everything, her adorable face tinged with a blush.
"Oh... So you think that way too!" Shawn Young saw Luna Xiao's shy expression and couldn't help but feel his heart race. This meant Luna Xiao didn't object to him having many women—in fact, she kind of understood him.
"She seems to be hinting at something..." Shawn Young thought, his restless heart growing even more eager. His gaze toward Luna Xiao became even more intense.
"Uh... Why are you looking at me like that!" Luna Xiao couldn't help but glare playfully at Shawn Young.
"Luna... Luna, you're really beautiful... truly..." Shawn Young blurted out, unable to hold back.
"Oh, come on... Don't be so blunt! And don't call me 'Leader,' either. It sounds weird. If it weren't for my father, I wouldn't have taken the role of Thirteen Enforcers' boss. Honestly, with my personality, I'm not really suited to be a leader..." Luna Xiao's face flushed as she sighed.
"Oh... Why's that?" Shawn Young couldn't help but ask, curious.
"Well... It's a long story. Anyway, if we can get the Dragonseal Jade Signet back from Japan this time, I'll seriously consider stepping down as Thirteen Enforcers' boss and letting someone more suitable take over..." Luna Xiao said.
"Oh... Maybe. Luna, do you already have someone in mind for the job?" Shawn Young nodded, then asked curiously.
"Uh... I haven't decided on the right candidate yet, but personally, I favor May Gu," Luna Xiao said.
"May Gu? You think... she's suitable?" Shawn Young was surprised.
"Mhm... Because I rarely manage the group's affairs myself—it's always May Gu handling things for me. She's my father's disciple, basically my person, and she's very capable. That's why she's my top choice for the next leader," Luna Xiao nodded.
"Oh... I see!" Shawn Young nodded. May Gu really was a woman with talent and skill for this sort of thing.
Just then, the sound of car engines roared from the road outside the villa. More than a dozen sedans sped over, and a large group of burly men carrying all sorts of weapons jumped out and hurried toward them.
Shawn Young was startled and quickly focused his energy, preparing for these unexpected guests. But when he saw the man leading the charge, holding an M15 submachine gun, he realized it was George 'Oxhead' Gu!
"Ah! It's the boss and Brother Shawn... Are you two okay?" George 'Oxhead' Gu rushed over, surprised to see Shawn Young and Luna Xiao, but immediately asked with concern.
"We're fine! What brings you here?" Shawn Young asked.
"We just got word that someone was targeting the boss, so my sister told me to bring a squad over for backup. She and the others are on their way..." George 'Oxhead' Gu said.
"Oh... May Gu's coming too? I didn't even get a chance to notify her. How did she know something was up over here?" Luna Xiao asked in surprise.
"Hehe... Don't worry, Luna. There was electromagnetic interference here earlier, so I had to use another method to notify May Gu from your group," Rachel Sasaki suddenly appeared and said to Luna Xiao.
"Huh? Rachel, if there was electromagnetic interference, how did you manage to contact them?" Luna Xiao couldn't help but ask, curious.
"Hehe, I've got my own ways..." Rachel Sasaki replied with a sly smile.
Luna Xiao was curious, but seeing Rachel Sasaki didn't want to explain, she didn't push it and just looked at Shawn Young.
"Oh... Don't worry, Rachel's my trusted assistant. We're all on the same side here," Shawn Young quickly explained.
Just then, another wave of noisy car engines sounded from the road outside the villa. Dozens more sedans arrived, and May Gu and Yara Zen led nearly a hundred people over.
Shawn Young looked up and saw that among them were Fire Bull and Miracle Water from the Hung Society, each leading a squad of fully armed men for backup.
"Boss, are you alright?" May Gu rushed to Luna Xiao, immediately asking with concern.
"I'm fine... May, those people... they're not ours, right?" Luna Xiao said, glancing at Fire Bull and Miracle Water and their men, feeling rather puzzled.
"Oh! We're from the Hung Society. I'm Fire Bull, he's Miracle Water. As soon as we heard Boss Shawn and Luna Xiao were in trouble, we brought some brothers over to help. Don't worry, this is just a small group—if Boss Shawn needs anything, Master Hung can send reinforcements at any time!" Fire Bull said loudly, clasping his fists toward Shawn Young.
"Hmm... Looks like you've got quite the reputation! Even the Hung Society people are at your beck and call!" Luna Xiao glanced at Shawn Young and said with a smile.
"Hehe... It's not bad. I have a pretty good relationship with the Hung Society... and with Fire Bull and Miracle Water, the two top leaders, too," Shawn Young replied with a laugh.
"Haha... Boss Shawn is right!" As soon as Shawn Young said this, Fire Bull and Miracle Water both responded cheerfully.
"Thank you both for your strong support. Luna truly appreciates it..." Luna Xiao used Hung Society etiquette to salute Fire Bull and Miracle Water, expressing her gratitude.
"Oh, don't mention it, Luna! Our Hung Society has never been polite to the Japanese, and it's our duty to protect Boss Shawn!" Miracle Water said with a laugh.
At that moment, Luna Xiao glanced at Shawn Young and gave him a look. Shawn was startled, then understood. He stepped forward and patted Fire Bull and Miracle Water on the shoulders, saying, "Alright, since you're here, let's search the area together and see if any enemies slipped through!"
"Alright... Brothers, let's get to work..." Fire Bull and Miracle Water called out to their Hung Society men, and they split up in groups to begin searching.
Meanwhile, Luna Xiao also ordered George 'Oxhead' Gu to take the Thirteen Enforcers and search the villa for any Japanese hiding inside.
Once everyone had dispersed, May Gu finally asked Luna Xiao directly, "Boss, those Japanese attacked you out of nowhere—what do they want?"
"Sigh... They used an escape technique to break into the Koga Altar and stole the Dragonseal Jade Signet. They even tried to kidnap me. Their plan is halfway complete. If Shawn Young and the others hadn't arrived in time, I would've been in real danger..." Luna Xiao sighed.
"What? They took the Dragonseal Jade Signet! Did those Japanese get away? Should we chase after them right now?" May Gu knew the situation was serious and quickly asked.
"They're very organized, so we can't catch up for now... Tomorrow, I'll head to Japan myself! I will get the leader's token back!" Luna Xiao said calmly, though her eyes burned with determination.
"Alright! Then tomorrow I'll go with you to Japan!" May Gu replied.
"Good! But May, make sure everything in Hong Kong is arranged first. And about tomorrow's trip to Japan—I don't want too many people to know. Shawn Young will go with us, and with his help, plus support from Chief Chow in Japan, things will go much smoother," Luna Xiao said.
"Got it! I'll get on it right away. Yara, while I'm gone, you handle things for me. Oxhead and the others will help you out..." May Gu immediately started making arrangements—she was always quick and decisive.
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