Chapter 133: I’m Here to Send Blessings to My Brother, Okay?

Chapter 133: I'm Here to Send Blessings to My Brother, Okay?

According to intelligence, Xu Yan knew that the woman before him was Keiko, Takumi's aunt.

Takumi's mother had died in childbirth, and it was Keiko who raised him as if he were her own son.

When Takumi's shikigami was killed, and he fled to the Dragon Kingdom,

Keiko had wept every day, standing at the entrance of their home, staring toward the Dragon Kingdom in sorrow.

But despite Takumi's cold response, Keiko wasn't discouraged.

Because she knew—Takumi had always been like this.

He had always been indifferent, even as the Kimura family's top genius.

Even when his shikigami, Dark Tiger, was poisoned, he had shed no tears.

Instead, he had silently packed his bags and left for the Dragon Kingdom.

To Keiko, Takumi had always been a strong and resilient boy.

She had long grown accustomed to his coldness.

But now, she had another concern.

"Did you find a new shikigami?"

Xu Yan nodded but said nothing.

Seeing no excitement in his expression, Keiko became worried.

Dark Tiger had been an exceptional shikigami, one that could have reached lord level in the future.

It would be nearly impossible to find another as good in his lifetime.

Keiko sighed and comforted him.

"It's okay, Takumi. It's alright if you didn't find a good one."

"Your brother's inheritance ceremony is about to begin. You should go."

"You and your brother never got along well before, but this is a great chance to repair your relationship."

"Even though you were both born to the same mother, you're still brothers. If you treat him well and sincerely bless him today, I think he will not make things difficult for you after he inherits the family."

Xu Yan couldn't help but laugh inwardly.

An inheritance ceremony?

What a perfect occasion.

This would be the best time for Long Bao to show off his strength.

The heir to the Kimura family?

That sounded interesting.

Just then, a system notification rang in Xu Yan's mind.

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[Ding! Temporary Mission Released: Create a Sensation!]

[Objective: Display overwhelming strength and create major influence in a foreign country.]

[Time limit: One day.]

[Task rewards will be determined based on the level of influence created.]

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A temporary mission—short, simple, and mysterious.

With unknown rewards, Xu Yan wasn't too concerned.

But since it aligned perfectly with his next move,

It seemed like an unexpected bonus.

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Meanwhile, at the Kimura Clan Estate…

The inheritance ceremony was about to begin.

At the main hall, the family head, Sosuke, sat listening to a deacon's report.

"Master, Young Master Takumi has returned."

"I see."

"Shall I summon him?"

Sosuke's expression darkened.

"What for? He is no longer a young master."

"Without a shikigami, he is no different from an ordinary clansman."

"And now, the inheritance ceremony is about to begin."

"There are so many esteemed guests here—do you expect me to leave to greet him?"

"No, of course not, Master."

"Then tell him this—if he still considers his brother family, he should come and attend the ceremony."

"If not, he should leave. I don't want him causing any trouble."

"Understood."

The deacon bowed and left.

A beautiful woman, standing nearby, smirked in satisfaction.

Her name was Nanarai—Takumi's stepmother and Takumi's rival's biological mother.

She had once been a concubine, unable to gain the title of main wife, even after Takumi's mother had died.

For years, her son, Takuya, had been overshadowed by Takumi.

No one had even considered him as an heir.

But fate had shifted.

When Takumi lost his shikigami and left for the Dragon Kingdom,

Takuya awakened his full potential, contracting a powerful new shikigami—the Salamander.

He had suddenly replaced Takumi as the number one genius of the Kimura family.

And Nanarai had finally risen to her long-awaited position as the rightful wife.

Everything had changed.

Although she had used some dishonorable methods,

None of it mattered.

The winner is king, the loser is forgotten.

Her son was the heir now, and she would enjoy all the glory that came with it.

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Sosuke glanced at her reaction.

In truth, his words had been for her ears as well.

As the family head, some things had to be said without true meaning.

Because deep down, he still favored Takumi.

Despite losing his shikigami, Takumi was intelligent, calm, and strategic.

He would have been the best choice as heir.

But tradition was clear—

Only those with powerful shikigami could inherit the family.

If Sosuke chose Takumi,

The entire family would turn against them, and even Sosuke's position as head would be at risk.

At this point, he only hoped that Takumi would survive.

If he stayed in the estate, he would be targeted by Takuya and Nanarai.

If he left, Sosuke would find a way to ensure his safety.

That was all he could do as a father.

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At the Estate Gates…

Keiko led Xu Yan to the clan's main entrance.

Just as they were about to enter,

A burly man stepped forward, blocking their path.

"This is a restricted area. No unauthorized entry."

Keiko's face darkened.

"This is an inheritance ceremony. Takumi is Takuya's younger brother—why can't he enter?"

The man's expression remained cold.

"Keiko, Takumi is still young, so I can excuse his ignorance."

"But you? You've lived in the Kimura family for decades."

"You should understand the rules by now."

"Without the clan leader's permission, you cannot enter."

Xu Yan recognized the man—Mu Yuan, Takumi's second uncle.

Back when Takumi had his shikigami, Mu Yuan had been polite to Keiko.

But after Takumi left, he started making things difficult for her.

Xu Yan smiled at him.

"Second Uncle, I'm just here to send blessings to my brother."

"Is that not allowed?"

"No."

Mu Yuan's eyes drifted to Xu Yan's chest, noticing he had no clan emblem.

That meant Takumi had failed to find a new shikigami.

Mu Yuan smirked.

"You didn't bring back a new shikigami?"

Xu Yan shrugged.

"What if I did? What if I didn't?"

Mu Yuan scoffed.

"Then what are you even doing here?"

"I told you. Sending blessings."

"Blessings? I doubt that."

"If you're here to cause trouble, I suggest you leave. There is no place for you in the Kimura family anymore."

At that moment, the deacon arrived.

"The family head has allowed Takumi to enter."

Mu Yuan's face twisted in hesitation.

But he had no choice.

With reluctance, he moved aside.

Xu Yan smirked.

And without another word, he squeezed past.