Chapter 1023: Chapter 36 The Beginning of a Perfect Trade!_2

But specifics?

He really didn’t know.

“I, Hanakaiin Toru, Hanakaiin Ue, Hanakaiin Itsuki and Hanakaiin Ra are the main contenders this year from the branch families to enter the main family.”

“We five, leading the outstanding juniors within our own branch families, must complete the tasks given by the main family.”

“The recently deceased Hanakaiin Akira and Hanakaiin Shuu were the helpers I sought, but Hanakaiin Shuu killed Hanakaiin Akira, leaving me in a dilemma.”

“I need to complete the task given by the main family, so I must have two helpers.”

“But now I cannot trust anyone within the family.”

“So, I hope Mr. Jason can provide me with help–of course, not without compensation.”

Hanakaiin Haru explained in detail.

“Two helpers?”

Jason didn’t ask about the reward, but something he was more interested in.

“Yes.”

“The task given by the main family is to participate in this year’s ‘King of Fighters’ tournament, and rank determines who gets to join the main family.”

“Unlike the usual individual combat and reserve format, this ‘King of Fighters’ tournament requires a team of three to participate.”

Hanakaiin Haru nodded in affirmation.

King of Fighters?

The King of Fighters Tournament?

King!

Jason almost immediately thought of Hui Lijing’s sister.

The woman who snatched the ‘Ultimate Flow’ invitation.

Hui Lijing, who was barbecuing, couldn’t help but raise her head and glance at Hanakaiin Haru, but immediately looked down again.

You don’t want the meat to burn.

As for her sister?

Although there might be things she didn’t know, since that person snatched someone else’s invitation, she would naturally participate.

When the time comes, she can go to watch the fight and definitely find that person.

That’s what Hui Lijing thought.

Jason thought the same.

Jason hadn’t forgotten the commission given to him by Hui Lijing and the promise he made.

To find the other’s sister.

Thus, upon hearing Hanakaiin Haru’s invitation, Jason was very tempted.

It was killing two birds with one stone.

However, Jason didn’t immediately agree.

One thing at a time.

Jason didn’t mind seeking more benefits for himself while on this convergence of objectives.

“Compensation.”

Jason said.

“I offer a ‘Fragment of the Arrow of Inaho’ as reward.”

Saying so, Hanakaiin Haru pulled out from his sleeve a corroded, severely damaged arrowhead.

Had it not been for Hanakaiin Haru mentioning the word ‘arrow,’ Jason could not have associated the object in front of him with an ‘arrow’ at all.

However, the strong ‘food’ aroma on it couldn’t be faked.

Moreover, this item was the one with the most intense ‘food’ scent on Hanakaiin Haru.

“Although this ‘Arrow of Inaho’ is only a fragment, it still retains a sliver of its former power. Just need to activate it, and it can deliver a blow threatening to great demons.”

“Of course, it’s only a threat.”

“It can’t be lethal.”

“But, if you find a weak spot, maybe it could be a fatal blow.”

Seeing Jason examining the ‘Arrow of Inaho,’ Hanakaiin Haru immediately explained.

There was no excessive exaggeration.

Just factual.

Incidentally, Hanakaiin Haru also introduced the ‘Prayer Stone.’

“The Prayer Stone comes from a century-old temple, blessed by incense and prayers, it can effectively avoid malicious spying and scare away most ordinary demons, and even, if the fate of the wearer is right, it may bring good luck.”

“Um.”

Jason nodded again.

Then, he asked.

“What about the other person?”

Since it’s a team of three, just him and Hanakaiin Haru won’t suffice.

For the third person, Jason had no special requirements, they didn’t need to be very powerful, but they had to be reliable.

“I have some candidates, but since someone was able to kill Hanakaiin Shuu and keep it quiet, they can naturally arrange people within the family, as well as implant similar spies around me.”

“So, I need some time to find the right person.”

“But, rest assured, as long as you agree to team up with me for the ‘King of Fighters’ tournament, no matter the outcome, the ‘Fragment of the Arrow of Inaho’ will be yours.”

“Of course, if you can help me win, I will offer you a higher and better reward.”

“At least five times the value of the ‘Arrow of Inaho.'”

After Hanakaiin Haru finished speaking, he made a ‘Balloonflower Seal.’

With this as a vow, demonstrating his conviction.

“Okay.”

Jason’s gaze towards Hanakaiin Haru became more gentle.

Not to mention other aspects, at least there was plenty of generosity.

First was one good piece of ‘food.’

Then five good pieces of ‘food,’ or an equivalent.

And there’s more!

A banquet invite.

“When is the banquet?”

Jason asked as soon as he thought of it.

When it comes to food, he’s not at all vague.

Because, once vague, the one who suffers is oneself.

Like when hotpot is being served, the one who picks up the plate to serve the meat could be the one who ends up not getting any meat.

“I will arrange it as soon as possible.”

“This is my promise to you.”

“When I find the second companion, I will host another banquet to introduce you two.”

Hanakaiin Haru keenly grasped Jason’s preferences.

A food lover?

Truly quite a straightforward and reliable hobby.

Unlike other hobbies that can be troublesome.

Such a hobby is almost something anyone can satisfy.

Even if Jason can eat a lot, he probably can’t eat the Hanakaiin Family out of house and home, right?

Thinking this, Hanakaiin Haru, who had received an elite education since childhood, immediately spoke up again.