Know Yourself in the Dragon World

Chapter 189 The Return of the Shadow Emperor

Miyamoto Shio and Ryoma Genichirō exchanged glances, struggling over what to say.

They really didn't know how to deal with the big Buddha sitting across the table.

Uesugi Yue stared at the two of them without saying a word, and the three of them stared at each other.

The door of the conference room was pushed open, and Miyamoto Shio and Ryoma Genichirō hurried to look.

When I saw it was Sakurai Nanami, I was a little disappointed, as I thought it was Tachibana Masamune.

"Is this the former Shadow Emperor and head of the Uesugi family, Uesugi Yue?" Sakurai Nanami asked respectfully.

"Yes." Uesugi Yue nodded majestically.

He just hasn't been emperor for a long time, but that doesn't mean he won't be emperor.

"I am the current head of the Sakurai family, Nanami Sakurai."

"Very young." Uesugi Yue praised: "And very beautiful too."

This kind of beauty has nothing to do with age; she is elegant and charming enough, with a natural temperament.

"Thank you for the compliment." Sakurai Nanami sat down.

The conversation between the two ended with simple greetings, and then the three of them stared at each other and the conversation became four people.

Nanami Sakurai finally understood why she felt so awkward when she opened the door.

After a long time, the door was pushed open again.

The three of them looked over together.

Inuyama He and Fuma Kotaro arrived at the same time. The two senior family heads gave the three people hope.

"I didn't expect you were still alive." Fuma Kotaro said in surprise.

"I didn't expect to see an old friend besides Inuyama He." said Uesugi Yue.

"What are you doing back here?" Fuma Kotaro's attitude towards Uesugi Yue was nothing like that of a former subject. "Burn down the shrine again? The shrine is gone."

Uesugi Yue smiled without saying anything, picked up the hot tea and sipped it slowly.

Inuyama He had nothing to say. He would not question like Fuma Kotaro, nor was he too lazy to say anything on behalf of Uesugi Yue.

It is true that Uesugi Yue was a bastard, but he once led the Snake Eight Clans and assassinated Angers on behalf of the Snake Eight Clans.

The heads of the five outer families have all arrived. Whether they express their opinions or remain silent, Uesugi Yue can tell that they are not welcome to see him.

Yes, how could a failed emperor, an emperor who abandoned his family and subjects, dare to crave for everyone's favor?

Uesugi had long forgotten the meaning of being an emperor. He was not proud of the royal blood, he just wanted to break this damn curse.

"I didn't expect the current Snake Family to be like this." Uesugi Yue said, "There are many industries, decent warriors, and an emperor of the new era."

Five pairs of eyes fell on Uesugi Yue at the same time.

Uesugi Yue ignored him completely and continued to speak: "It turns out that whether I leave or not has no effect."

Such light-hearted words made several family heads feel a little unhappy.

Today's Sheqi Eight Clans are indeed powerful, but this is the result of having weathered many storms and come this far.

If Uesugi Yue were still alive, there wouldn't be such years.

"Where have you been hiding all these years?" asked Fuma Kotaro.

"I'm selling ramen, the head of the Inuyama family knows." Uesugi Yue looked at Inuyama He.

Inuyama He was silent for a while, then said frankly: "I know he is still alive, but I just kept it a secret."

"Why?" asked Fuma Kotaro.

"Master Fuma, you know what he did before. There is no difference between him being alive and dead. Instead of telling you, it is better to treat him as dead." Inuyama He snorted, "But I didn't expect him to come back. Before this, he came to me and asked about the emperor."

"Everyone seems to be having a pleasant chat." Tachibana Masamune pushed open the door, smiling, followed by Minamoto Chisei.

"Parents."

"Parents."

The five family heads greeted each other.

Uesugi Yue looked at the old man, then looked at Minamoto Chisei behind him, with a complicated look in his eyes.

"Master Yinghuang." Tachibana Masamune walked up to Uesugi Yue and bowed deeply. "It is a blessing for our family that you can come back."

"I think you are wrong." Uesugi Yue narrowed his eyes. He did not have a good impression of the old man in front of him.

If you live long enough, you will naturally see through some people.

But Uesugi Yue couldn't understand the current patriarch. No matter how many times he looked at him, he just felt like he was in a fog.

"I just came back to take a look and ask some questions." Uesugi Yue emphasized.

"If Lord Shadow Emperor needs help, we will naturally help." Tachibana Masamune slowly straightened up, and the wrinkles on his face deepened as he smiled.

Fuma Kotaro desperately wants to emphasize that Uesugi Yue is a shitty shadow emperor. He is no longer a member of the main family. Is he worthy of this title?

As Tachibana Masamune and Minamoto no Chisei took their seats, the meeting of the heads of the eight Snake families had no empty chairs, which was a rare occurrence.

Uesugi Yue stroked the family emblem of bamboo and sparrow and smiled helplessly.

"Lord Shadow Emperor, you speak." Tachibana Masamune handed the initiative to Uesugi Yue.

Ever since Tachibana Masamune came in, he has been lowering his posture.

As the current head of the family and the leader of the Eight Snake Families in the new era, he lowered his head and looked submissive in front of a criminal.

The six family heads, including Yuan Zhisheng, were all furious.

"You can call me by my name." Uesugi Yue said calmly, "I am no longer a member of the Snake Eight Clan. I wasn't before, I'm not now, and I won't be in the future."

The atmosphere became awkward again, even tense.

Uesugi Yue pointed at Genjiro and said, "I came back because of him."

He pointed at Tachibana Masamune and said, "It's also because of you."

"I need an explanation of how the three inner families have survived." Uesugi Yue stated the main reason for his return.

At the same time, this sentence also left the heads of the five outer families out of the matter.

Tachibana Masamune looked at Minamoto Chisei, sighed helplessly, and said, "I don't know what kind of explanation you need."

"Let's talk about you first. Are you from the Tachibana family? Can you inherit the royal blood?" Uesugi Yue asked.

"I think this issue can only be discussed by us from the inner three families." Tachibana Masamune said to the five family heads with an apologetic tone.

The five family heads looked at Tachibana Masamune in confusion.

"This is related to the inheritance and secrets of the three inner families." Tachibana Masamune smiled bitterly and said, "I'm sorry, I can't explain it too clearly. But after this matter, I will give you five an explanation."

Fuma Kotaro and Inuyama He took the lead and stood up.

"Head, you guys chat." said Fuma Kotaro.

The five people left together and closed the door of the conference room.

"You are an imposter." Uesugi Yue stared into Tachibana Masamune's eyes.

"Yes, I was pretending." Tachibana Masamune admitted.

Yuan Zhisheng widened his eyes.

Tachibana Masamune continued, "But Chisheng is a true inner three family. He is the descendant of the royal blood."

"Do you know the secrets of the inner three families?" Uesugi Yue was surprised that Tachibana Masamune would readily admit it.

"I know something." Tachibana Masamune looked at Minamoto Chisei, "Don't be surprised, Chisei."

"After I arrived here, I briefly learned about the history of the Snake Eight Families over the years." Uesugi Yue said slowly: "In the sixty years since I left, you are the first person to appear in the name of the Inner Three Families. As the Outer Five Families, Inuyama He and the others have no right to understand or participate in the affairs of the Inner Three Families. Why did you fabricate this identity to deceive them?"

"Because the Snake Eight Clan need hope." Tachibana Masamune said: "When I brought Chisheng back, he was the hope of the Snake Eight Clan. I am just a temporary substitute."