Everyone was a little surprised at how much Rong Huangde knew about a cult established in the US.
Jordan recalled the books in the basement of the Rong family's house. He knew that Rong Huangde must have a thorough understanding of all sorts of strange cults in the world.
But Lauren was focused on another question. "Ms. Uehara? If her name is Uehara, does that mean she is not related to Sister-in-law?"
Jordan shook his head and said, "No, Yumi has her father's surname and her mother's first name. We can't be sure yet unless we know the full name of this Japanese woman."
In the room, the Japanese woman smiled. "Our family has been searching for the source of our spells. Some say that it comes from your country. Therefore, I came to the US. Fortunately, the heavens didn't let me down. A year ago, I met you in the county seat and used one of your Handley family's spells to steal something.
"For the past year, I've come every other week. Until today, you still refuse to tell me how you peasants know such magic! How despicable!"
Harvey walked forward and said, "Why should we tell you?! You Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor and killed so many of our soldiers! If we tell you, wouldn't you Japanese use our spells to try and dominate the world again? Uehara Yumi, you vicious woman, stop dreaming!"
Uehara Yumi!
This Japanese woman's first name was indeed Yumi!
Jordan opened his mouth wide as if he was witnessing a magical moment. He knew that his sister-in-law, Yumi, had taken her father's surname. And her father was an American.
But for her first name, she had been named after her Japanese mother.
In addition, they looked so similar that Jordan was almost 100% sure that this Japanese woman was Yumi's mother!
"F*ck, Jordan. Your sister-in-law is a descendant of the Nine Chrysanthemum Faction! Didn't you realize that she's different from other women?"
Shaun was shocked.
Jordan felt a headache coming on. He had always respected his sister-in-law because she treated him well. Unlike Jesse, who pretended to be nice to Jordan but was actually selfish and wanted to monopolize the family business.
"Speaking of which, ever since Grandpa passed away and the eight great families went against the Steele family, I haven't seen Sister-in-law again... I thought she ran away because she was afraid of being implicated."
As Jordan and Jesse didn't have a good relationship, he didn't ask about his sister-in-law. If Yumi was really the daughter of Uehara Yumi and a descendant of the Nine Chrysanthemum Faction, she was completely capable of helping Jesse.
However, after the Steele family's incident, Yumi never appeared.
Unless Yumi had ulterior motives for marrying Jesse. She just wanted to infiltrate the Steele family and had no intention of being a good daughter-in-law!
In the room, Uehara Yumi laughed out loud. "If Japan had won World War II, we would have ruled the world long ago! We were just short of an opportunity! If I find out the origin of our Nine Chrysanthemum Faction and your Handley family's spells, perhaps this huge secret can help Japan rule the world again!
"There's a saying: A wise man submits to the circumstances. You two brothers are just poor country bumpkins. If it weren't for your spells, you won't be able to even fill your stomachs! You don't have to pretend to be patriotic! I can change your nationality and turn you into Japanese royalty. You will be richer than you ever will be if you stay here!"
Terrence said, "Ms. Uehara, although we're poor and ignorant, we know very well that it's the land under our feet that raised us. We might be better off if we go with you to Japan, but it's not our home. We are willing to interact with your Nine Chrysanthemum Faction. But other than that, I don't want to cooperate with you Japanese!"
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