Bengtie, I'm really not a villain!

Meanwhile, despite Raiden Mei and her daughter's repeated attempts to dissuade Jingye from stopping his actions, Himeko's footsteps were already very close outside the courtyard.

Raiden Mei and her mother could even hear Himeko's voice, but what shocked them even more was that Himeko's arrival wasn't just bad news—

It's two!

Because in addition to Himeko's voice, Raiden Mei and her mother could clearly hear the other people she mentioned!

"Furibas, from now on Raiden Mei will be your master. Everyone in Izumo knows that she is highly skilled in martial arts. You must learn from her diligently."

"Since you're both girls, she'll probably be gentler with you."

As Himeko gradually walked outside the courtyard under Raiden Mei's desperate and devastated gaze, her mentor's voice clearly reached Mei's ears.

"Furibas...?!"

Raiden Mei's heart skipped a beat when she heard the name. Although she didn't know who it was, she had a vague feeling of destiny about it!

It seemed that whether it was her mother or her mentor Himeko, the only person Raiden Mei didn't want her to see this scene was Furibas!

Having just heard the name Furibas from her mother, Raiden Mei noticed that Jingye's eyes held an extremely terrifying gaze.

This was even more terrifying than when they drugged her and made her practice Iaijutsu for several days and pages.

It seemed that for Jingye, the appearance of "Furibas" was even more exciting than training with her in Iaijutsu.

Raiden Mei didn't know what kind of girl "Furibas" was, but anything that could make Jingye shine must be something else.

As the "Furibas" actually followed Himeko to this area, Raiden Mei's unease intensified dramatically!

"Really? I can actually become Raiden Mei's apprentice!"

Furibas's voice, full of excitement and admiration, came clearly. You could tell from her clear, melodious, and sweet voice that she was a very lovely girl.

However, Raiden Mei is not experiencing the novelty and anticipation of seeing her "new disciple"!

After all, the mere presence of Himeko, her mentor, in front of her mother, witnessing this disgraceful state, was enough to fill Raiden Mei with unbearable shame and indignation.

What's more, she'll also be taking on one of her future disciples?!

Normally, masters and disciples exchange gifts when they meet. Is she really going to present this outrageous scene to her complete stranger, Fulibas, as a gift?!

Judging from Furibas's voice, it seems to convey a great deal of anticipation and reverence for this "great figure" who is celebrated by everyone in Izumo.

But what about her?

Now, is the image of Furibas's defeat with Iaijutsu meant to personally show Furibas that the great figure he admires and reveres is actually such a loser?

Although Raiden Mei didn't think losing to Keiya was shameful, since she had always known that Keiya was a strong person.

What's more, Jingye has used so many methods, from drugging her to having her mother witness it, and now there's the impending arrival of Himeko and Furibas...

However, it's one thing for Raiden Mei to know that losing to Keiya isn't shameful, but it's another thing if others actually see it!

After all, Himeko, her mother, and Furibas had no idea what kind of powerful person Jingye really was!

The footsteps of Himeko and Furibas, which terrified Raiden Mei, were getting closer and closer. Raiden Mei could clearly hear how playful and lively Furibas was.

The more joyful the jubilant footsteps were, the more they revealed the excitement of seeing the "Raiden Mei" she revered, the more ashamed, anxious, and devastated Raiden Mei felt!

However, what slightly eased Raiden Mei's almost earthquake-like gaze was that she wasn't alone now.

Although being humiliated and terrified by Jing Ye's Iaijutsu in front of her mother was incredibly embarrassing, her mother was now playing a vital role in the situation—

As the saying goes, experience is the best teacher. Although Raiden Mei was firmly locked down by Jingye and had no chance of escaping, she was also unable to persuade Jingye to stop...

However, Raiden Mei's mother was not stopped by Jingye's Iaijutsu like Raiden Mei.

Although even her mother couldn't stand Raiden Mei's current unsightly state, she was still her daughter after all.

In order to protect Raiden Mei's face and self-esteem, Raiden Mei's mother made a decisive decision to turn around and leave the courtyard to intercept Himeko and Furibas!

I don't know why Himeko and Furibas came here. If they were visiting Raiden Mei, they should have gone to Raiden Mei's house...

However, what Jingye did to lure Himeko and Furibas here is no longer a question that Raiden Mei and her daughter need to consider.

However, although Raiden Mei's mother possessed ample experience and intelligence, enabling her to devise a plan to preserve Raiden Mei's dignity and self-respect in such a crisis...

But what she wants to do is one thing, and what Jing Ye does is another.

"Madam, you wouldn't want me to continue bothering Raiden Mei, would you?"

"you?!"

Just as Raiden Mei's mother was about to turn around and leave the courtyard to stop Himeko from bringing Furibas here!

To the surprise of both Raiden Mei and her mother, Jingye suddenly uttered a classic quote with a strong Japanese flavor!

Although Izumo itself is a country of Eastern culture, this is the first time that Raiden Mei and her daughter have ever heard such authentic Eastern sayings as Jingye said!

Faced with the shocked expressions of Raiden Mei and her mother, Jingye showed no intention of backing down.

Himeko and Furibas have come all this way, are they really going to let them go back empty-handed without seeing anything?

Wouldn't that be too humiliating for Himeko and Furibas?

Chapter 105 Mei's Mother Sets Up the Arena

Himeko is a highly respected and revered mentor to Raiden Mei, while Furibas is a new disciple whom Raiden Mei has never met, and is also the "Kiana" of this world.

How could she let Raiden Mei, who is so important to these two people, go back and forth like this?

As Raiden Mei's "disciple," and also as a disciple recently accepted by Raiden Mei's mother, Jingye must give Himeko and Furibas a proper welcome.

After all, since they were already there, he might as well make the best of it, and he had to treat them with great hospitality. How could he not prepare a big gift for Himeko and Furibas?

Therefore, Jingye not only had to stop Raiden Mei's mother verbally, but also had to prove to her through his actions that he was a polite person.

So Jingye, together with Raiden Mei, stopped her mother, dashing Raiden Mei's only hope—

What shocked Raiden Mei even more was that Jingye actually asked her to stop her mother!

Raiden Mei's mother is not only unable to leave the courtyard to stop Himeko and Furibas from arriving, but she can't even get past her and Keiya!

Raiden Mei never expected that Jingye could not only incorporate the essentials of Iaijutsu, but also use Iaijutsu practice anytime and anywhere, even to stop her mother!

Jing Ye unleashed a swift "Meteor Fall" move, his long sword slashing down with immense force.

This move was extremely powerful, forcing Raiden Mei to deal with it with all her might.

Raiden Mei instinctively shifted to the side, brandishing her long sword to desperately defend herself.

However, this powerful force also propelled her body, sending her rushing towards her mother!

Seeing this, Raiden Mei's mother stared wide-eyed in shock and anger.

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Before she could react, Raiden Mei had already rushed in front of her, blocking her way!

Not to mention Raiden Mei's mother, Raiden Mei herself didn't even realize what she was doing when she was forced by Keiya to stop her mother. By the time she realized what she was doing, it was too late!

Raiden Mei gained an even clearer understanding of Jingye's strength once again; she never imagined that he would completely dominate to such an extent!

It was even possible for her to be forced to side with her mother without her consent, which shows that Jing Ye's strength completely overwhelmed her!

Saying that it is one level ahead is not enough to describe it; it may be two or three levels ahead, or even more!

Raiden Mei felt like she was being manipulated like a toy in front of Keiya, even though she was revered as the "Queen of Thunder" in Izumo.

Even with her superior skills compared to her peers, and despite being seen by everyone as the future of Izumo, she still seemed like a green recruit in front of Jingye!

Not only was the situation completely under Jingye's control, but Raiden Mei was even shocked to realize that she didn't even have a chance to escape!

Despite her apologetic expression, Raiden Mei was now being forced by Keiya and had no way to escape, so she could only stand in front of her mother.

The water pipe by the pond, which had long been broken, suddenly swung its end due to the change in water pressure.

Powerful streams of water shot straight at Raiden Mei's mother like wild horses, hitting her squarely once again.

In an instant, Raiden Mei's mother's already soaked clothes became even more soaked.

Her meticulously styled hair was now a mess, strands of it were wet and clung to her face, and her expensive clothes clung tightly to her body, making her look extremely disheveled.

How could Raiden Mei's mother not know that this was all Jing Ye's doing? She couldn't believe that her daughter, Raiden Mei, would have the audacity to do such a thing!

She is trying to stop Himeko and Furibas to protect Raiden Mei's dignity and face, but Raiden Mei is stopping her instead.

Raiden Mei's mother didn't believe that Raiden Mei would do such a thing, so it could only be Kageya who was behind it!

However, Raiden Mei was completely outmatched in her Iaijutsu practice with Keiya, and even lost control of where the battlefield was, which was something Raiden Mei's mother never expected!

Now that Raiden Mei was being forced to stand in front of her, the water pipe shooting out from the side made Raiden Mei's mother glare at Jing Ye with a mixture of shame and anger!

"You...you did this on purpose!"

Despite being soaked to the bone by the spraying water from the nearby pipe, causing Raiden Mei's mother's chest to heave with anger, her immediate priority was clearly to stop Himeko and Furibas.

Therefore, despite glaring fiercely at Jing Ye and muttering to herself that she would remember this guy's grudge, Raiden Mei's mother temporarily put aside her anger and prepared to walk around Raiden Mei, who was blocking her way.

However, since Jingye had already had Raiden Mei stop her mother, how could he possibly let her go?

Raiden Mei's mother was burning with rage, trying to break through the "barrier" formed by the two's practice.

Ke Jingye and Raiden Mei's fluid practice movements acted like an invisible barrier, repeatedly hindering her.

Every time she tried to sidestep, the two men's fierce blades forced her to retreat.

As if deliberately working against them, the water pressure increased, and the spray became more and more widespread, trapping Raiden Mei's mother in a curtain of water.

Raiden Mei's mother's feet sank into the wet mud, her shoes covered in sticky mud, making every step extremely difficult.

Her voice was faint amidst the sounds of flowing water and clashing swords, a mixture of anger and helplessness welling up inside her.

At this moment, Himeko's footsteps became clearer, each step seeming to tread on everyone's hearts, foreshadowing an impending storm.

Raiden Mei's mother was extremely anxious, but faced with Jingye and Raiden Mei's intense practice rhythm and the raging water from the pipes, she was helpless and could only stand there anxiously.

Raiden Mei's mother discovered something even more shocking and infuriating: Jingye wasn't just preventing her from leaving...

Not only did she get Raiden Mei, her daughter, to personally stop her from taking action, but she even deliberately moved closer to her!

It was as if it was making her see clearly how Raiden Mei was unable to resist, how she was being controlled and dominated, and allowing her to see every detail!

What made Raiden Mei's mother even more ashamed and angry was that Jingye was forcing Raiden Mei to stay close to her—

He leaned against her!

Jing Ye remained calm, his long sword still in his hand, continuing to practice the next moves with Raiden Mei, while speaking at the same time:

"Madam, I truly meant no offense. It's just that I've reached a crucial point in my practice, and my movements have become uncontrollable. I hope you will remain calm."

"When Himeko-sensei arrives, she will be very pleased to see how skilled Raiden Mei is at Iaijutsu."

As Jingye spoke, he guided Mei, and the two worked together more and more seamlessly. Amidst the flashing blades, a chilling aura filled the air.

Just as Mei's mother was filled with resentment, she gritted her teeth but could only do nothing about it.

She had initially thought Jing Ye was just an arrogant and ignorant brat, but now she sensed something unusual in the Iaijutsu he was using.

Each move was more than just simple sword techniques; every draw and slash seemed to contain an indescribable spiritual essence.

Raiden Mei's mother couldn't help but recall the many masters she had met, those renowned figures in the martial arts world.

Their strikes were indeed incredibly powerful, but none had ever possessed such a unique charm.

Jing Ye's swordsmanship seemed to possess a power that could strike straight to the heart; each flash of the blade seemed to carry a sense of agility and resilience.

Raiden Mei's mother's eyes gradually shifted from anger to shock, but she couldn't utter a sound.

Just like the immense shock and astonishment Raiden Mei experienced when she witnessed Keiya's strength.

Now, Raiden Mei's mother truly realized where Jingye's strength lay and why she could defeat her proud and arrogant daughter.

Deep within Raiden Mei's mother's heart, a quiet recognition of Jingye's strength began to grow.

But this sudden change was hard for her to accept, and she could only stand there blankly, looking at Jingye and Raiden Mei with a thousand thoughts.

Raiden Mei's mother recalled how confidently she had previously believed that Keiya was nothing but a good-for-nothing.

At that time, her eyes were filled with undisguised contempt and disdain when she looked at Jing Ye, feeling that he was not worthy of being near her daughter.

But now, Jing Ye in front of me seems like a completely different person.

The long sword in his hand gleamed with dazzling light, and with each swing, it created a dazzling display of blade flowers.