"Alright, I'll get in touch with them first and then let you know."
Kanade Tomoyo thought for a moment, then nodded.
The unexpected encounter with the senior from the Li family was not in her plan. She was sure she would have to make a call to Aiko Rikuzen to figure out how to handle it.
The strength of this senior from the Li family is likely not much inferior to Aiko Rikuzen's, which is why Aiko Rikuzen did not predict the existence of the Li family elder.
However, I have never heard of a skilled expert from the Li family.
Since the death of Kurogane, the Li family has been very low-key in recent years. It is said that the most powerful mage is Li family head, Li Xiaolong's mother.
It can only be said that the family with half the bloodline of Kurogane truly isn't as simple as it appears on the surface.
"Then let's go see the performance, it should start soon."
Having achieved his goal, George did not continue to pursue this topic.
Kanade Tomoyo hurried forward, leading George towards the school's performance hall.
At 9:30, the performance began.
"There lived a king and queen in a certain castle."
The voice of Chihiro echoed through the hall, the curtain rose, and two young boys, dressed as kings and queens, took the stage.
"Yesterday you said you didn't want to play the bad guy, but today you seem to be really into it. Indeed, children are still children."
As the plot unfolds, the female antagonist witch Berry appears. George, sitting in the audience, couldn't help but smile and shake his head.
To be honest, though the performers on stage are just a bunch of elementary school students, they really do a good job. It's quite entertaining to watch.
"Impulsive Princess Confronts Her Mother."
The first act ended and the second act began, with Xiaolong wearing a golden wig to portray the princess. The discomfort of wearing a dress was so unbearable that he sounded extremely irritable when delivering his lines.
The final act, Li Nan wearing a prince outfit designed by Chihiro, took the stage. Peach Hikaru, sitting in front of George, perked up immediately and gave her sister on stage a vigorous clap.
"Here we go!"
As the plot reaches its climax, Li Nan, playing the role of the prince, is about to kiss Li Xiaolang, who is portraying the princess. Suddenly, a dark aura engulfs the entire performance hall.
Following this, George felt the time in the performance hall had stopped, as if influenced by the dark force, the time seemed to be halted.
"Dark card, indeed one of the strongest cards. It can even interfere with time."
The burst of magical power within him repelled the surrounding dark forces, and he was immediately affected by the time, which returned to normal.
However, besides restoring his own time, he did not take any additional action against the card, as it was intended to be a gift and did not carry any malice. Li Nan herself could easily handle it.
As expected, Li Nan on the podium, enveloped by the dark force of the hidden card, soon released a light card that was hidden within her. Then she effortlessly subdued the two most powerful Kuro cards.
"There are only two more left. I guess next Friday's full moon day should be the time of the Moon's Judgment."
"It's time to call Aiko Rikuzen."
On the other side, Kanade Tomoyo, who was watching from the side of the stage, slightly relaxed after seeing Xiao Yao successfully subdue the light card and dark card.
Without continuing to focus on the performance behind, she returned to her office alone and made a call to Aiko Rikuzen, who was far away in the United Kingdom.
"How did the process go with the light and dark cards?"
"Very smoothly, but there was an unexpected incident with the Li family."
"I see, the Li family indeed has such a powerful expert. I understand. Don't worry, I'll take a flight over tomorrow to meet with them."
"What about your family's matter?"
"All of it are just small matters. I originally thought about waiting until the full moon judgment before going, but it's better to go early now. I can see the results with my own eyes."
While Kanade Tomoyo and Aiko Rikuzen were on the phone, George, who was still watching the performance from the stage, raised his corners slightly. "Let me personally experience the power of this world's strongest mage."
His spiritual energy had been following Kanade Tomoyo, so he naturally listened clearly to her conversation with Aiko Rikuzen.
Now, Kurogane is definitely not a match for him, but Aiko Rikuzen may not be.
Aiko Rikuzen is a reincarnation of part of Kurogane's soul and possesses most of Kurogane's memories. However, strictly speaking, he is no longer Kurogane, and there is still a considerable gap.
After all the performances were over, as George was preparing to take Xiaolong and Berry home, Kanade Tomoyo approached them.
"Li Laozhong, he invited you to meet him tonight."
"I'll be there tomorrow night, no problem."
George nodded and agreed.
"Wait, after Kanade Tomoyo left, Xiaolong had some doubts and asked:"
"Old Ancestor, when did you meet with Kanade Tomoyo, and who will meet you tomorrow evening?"
"Just today, I just got to know her. I've tested her, she's not a bad person, so there's no need to be on guard anymore."
"As for who we're meeting tomorrow night, it's a friend I haven't met yet."
George patted Xiaolong and Berry on the head:
"You all did great today. What do you want to eat for dinner?"
"I want roast meat, pineapple cake, and wonton noodles!"
Li Berry heard this and her eyes lit up immediately.
Before coming, she didn't know much about the old ancestor, other than knowing that he was the highest in seniority in the family and had realized the Tao.
After coming, she realized how powerful the old ancestor was, he could fly with them, teleport with them, and instantly produce a lot of food. Whatever they wanted, he could provide it.
"Alright, let's have roast meat, pineapple cake, and wonton noodles."
With a flash of a phantom, George instantly brought Xiaolong and Berry back to their home.
The next night, evening.
George, who was studying magic in his room, suddenly opened his eyes.
"It seems it's time."
He could sense the very strong magic that was being released, he knew that it should be Aiko Rikuzen who had come to this town from England and had invited him to meet like this.
With a shadow of his disappearance, he had already vanished from the spot, and reappeared again in the sky over the town park.
"Aiko Rikuzen?"
Looking at the young magic who was floating in front of him, with long black hair, wearing glasses, and looked very similar to the impression he had of Kurogane, George asked in a surprised tone.
He had imagined Aiko Rikuzen to be a child-like figure, similar to Xiaolong.
But thinking about it, it makes sense. Aiko Rikuzen is the same age as Xiao Yao's father, Feng Long. This is what he should look like.
In the anime, it should be to approach Xiao Yao and complete his goals, he himself can also easily change his appearance using magic.
He can easily transform into a table, chair, or even younger through his shape-shifting magic.
"It's me. I've met with Mr. Li."
Aiko Rikuzen greeted George's appearance with great courtesy, bowing deeply.
Aiko Rikuzen was not Kurogane, at least he didn't think he was. He considered himself an individual because he met George, who was much older than him, and naturally bowed out of respect for elders and children.
(Chapter Ends)
