After many requests, a new chapter is here! Posting this one before my trip! So do enjoy it!

Wang Jinrei Visit

A remote village in Zigui County, Hubei Province, China…

While investigating in China about the missing Genocell barrels, Julia felt this would be a good time to visit her old mentor and teacher, Master Wang Jinrei. For several months, Julia had heard about his deteriorating health. However the man still took at least 30 minutes a day to practice Tai Chi as a means to stay flexible. That much Julia did not know. This visit would be as much as to surprise to Master Wang as it is for Julia.

Though he lived in isolation away from his home area of Kaifeng, Wang Jinrei did keep in touch with some of his relatives and closest friends. People such as Lei Wulong, Jinpachi Mishima (now deceased), Ling Xiaoyu & family, the master of Feng Wei (also dead), Lee Chaolan, Marshall Law, and Bernard Chang (Julia's deceased adopted grandfather). Wang accepted Julia as a student when she was just a teenager by the request of Michelle. The different techniques Wang made her do while performing daily chores made Julia feel totally out of place. Even some villagers made fun of her due to her clumsiness. Nonetheless, Julia became a more focused and calm person because of Master Wang. If the old man were to die soon, Julia needed to tell him how much he meant to her as a teacher.

Outside of his house, Julia rings the bell…

Caretaker: "Yes! Who is this?"

Julia: "Err…my name is Julia Chang! I am a former Bajiquan student of Master Wang? I heard he was sick and…"

Caretaker: "OK! OK! Just give me a minute."

Julia (Thinks): "Is this Lady Mao? So she's still here? I remember she used to snap at me too if Master Wang did not do it."

Door Opens…

Caretaker: "Hmm…I don't recognize you. Who are you again?"

Julia (Cheesy smile): "Oh spirits! It is her!" (Talks): "Hi Lady Mao…uhhh…you don't recognize me?"

Lady Mao: "Wait a minute…Michelle is that you?"

Julia: "Huh?"

Lady Mao: "Oh Michelle! You've returned! I'm happy to see you again! It's been too long! Come in!"

Julia (Got grabbed): "But! Hey!"

The older lady was least 30 years younger than Master Wang…but she was still old. Julia was embarrassed that she thought she was Michelle. The old woman eagerly grabbed her hand and guided her into the backyard were Master Wang was doing his daily form exercise. Then Lady Mao called Master Wang's name.

Lady Mao: "Wang…you have a guest here!"

Master Wang (Did not have on a shirt): "Hmmm…"

Julia: "Master Wang!" (Covers her eyes)

Master Wang: "I'am almost finished…here! Have her…sit down near my study room!" (Coughing)

Lady Mao (Frowns): "He's busy with training! Come here…I show you to study room!" (Grabs her arm.)

Julia (Pulled away): "Easy!"

30 minutes later…

Julia still sat in wait for Master Wang in his study room. She actually feel asleep on the sofa, although it was not cozy. Finally, the door opens with Master Wang coming in. He looked to his left to see Julia fall asleep. Wang chuckled silently in amusement as he tapped Julia a bunch of times to wake her up.

Wang: "Are you alright?"

Julia (Wakes up): "Huh? Oh…Master Wang! I'm sorry for napping! I didn't mean it really?"

Wang: "Settle down….It could not be help I suppose. It is good to…see you again Julia."

Julia (Thinks): "He actually knows it's me…unlike Lady Mao." (Speaks): "Yes…it is good to see you as well Master."

Wang (Lays on his recliner): "May I…ask what brings you here?"

Julia: "Of course Master…I am here in China because of my work and I decided to detour and come visit you. I heard rumors that you are very sick. I just…wanted to see for myself."

Wang: "Oh…I see. Yes…I have been ill for quite some time. Some days…like today…I feel fine…other days I stay in bed."

Julia: "Maybe I can help. My company does have an antibiotics sector. What illness it is may I ask?"

Wang: "Hmmm…I don't believe…my physician will…allow me to take medication outside of what I have."

Julia: "Who is your physician?"

Wang: "His name…It's…Dr. Zhi."

Julia: "Dr. Zhi. I can have my company talk to him about giving you some of our medicine for your condition."

Wang: "I don't know…if that will work…but I won't stop you. Enough about me…how are you these days Julia?"

Julia: "I'm doing fine. Life is very good right now despite everything that has been going on. The wars are still happening between the conglomerates."

Wang (Sighs): "Those fools (Mishimas) are still fighting each other?"

Julia: "Yes they are. I tried to do something about it before…only to get arrested by G Corp for not following their orders in regards to my research. Luckily I was freed by the Rebel Force Leader, Lars."

Wang: "Lars…that young man rescued you?"

Julia: "He did."

Wang: "Hmmm…it appears he could not stop his brother or Heihachi. Tell me…have you any idea…on what Lars is planning? Or any…of the Mishimas?"

Julia: "I have not talked with Lars for some time, but he is fighting in the tournament that is underway. Heihachi took over the Zaibatsu because Jin went missing for a little while until he reappeared before the start of the tournament. Jin is pretty much on his own, and Kazuya of course still has control over G Corp. However, Master Wang…do you remember Heihachi's wife?"

Wang (Thinks): "Yes…yes I do. I was having premonitions…of her returning…to this physical plane."

Julia: "Really Master?"

Wang: "I have…only met her three times…before she died. She was a very unusual woman. I felt…a very sinister presence…within her after my third visit. It…almost looked as if…she was planning something bad…judging by her silence that day…I spoke with Heihachi. I believe…that power within…is why she returned." (Sighs) "It is most…unsettling."

Julia: "Do not worry Master! I am trying to make things right in my own way. Mother too!"

Wang: "Hmm…ahh…you mean Michelle. What is she…up to?"

Julia: "She's been doing great. Of course, she still trains and is protecting our sacred park back home. I will definitely tell her about our visit Master Wang! I know she wanted to see you too, but she was on duty at her job. So that's why mother did not come with me."

Wang (Nodded his head): "I see. I am…glad to hear that." (Sighs) "My days…in this world…are getting smaller…and smaller. However…I am lucky to have met…many gifted people…along the way. Although…the current situation…with the war…is grim. It is my wish…that people like you…can figure out a solution…to make peace."

Julia: "I agree Master. There are many people who want this war come to an end. I will also tell Lee Chaolan about my visit with you. I know he will come up with a plan to combat the Mishimas…maybe not directly. But it will be something that can destabilize their military arsenal."

Wang (grinning): "Lee…I never thought…I would hear his name again."

Julia: "He is a different man than from his younger days. Not as irresponsible like he used to be according to mom. Lee will listen to me."

Wang: "I hope you are right."

Julia spent another day or so at Wang's village, talking with a few people she remembered from training here last time. She was sad to see Wang in his malnourished state. The lung disease he had would not allow him to fight for an extended period of time. All he could do was rest and wondered if the conflict between Mishima father and son would not send the world into a state of endless chaos.

Before booking a flight back to America, Julia contacted her mother first about the visit with Master Wang Jinrei back at the city hotel.

Michelle: "Hello?"

Julia: "Hi mom! Sorry for the late call."

Michelle: "No. It's fine. I was getting kinda worried about you not calling for several days. Are you alright?"

Julia: 'I am fine mom. My investigation went better than I thought actually. Me and Tiger did run into some trouble with a scientist from G Corp. In fact, she is the engineer behind the model JACK 7 and some others like it. She bought the Genocell and was planning to use it for a new model superior to the bio android named Gigas. Now the United Nations has confiscated the barrels and will send them back to Violet Systems where they belong. I plan to speak with Lee after I talk with you about it."

Michelle: "Wow! So G Corp was intending to use your formula for more weapons of terror. Why was the United Nations there at the scene?"

Julia: "Remember that ninja we encountered two years ago? Well it was one of his teammates who also found out about the confiscation of my Genocell and other dangerous chemicals G Corp was collecting. Together, they work with the UN as a secret special ops squad. I owe those guys big time for their help."

Michelle: "That's wonderful news! I'm glad your investigation didn't take a wrong turn Julia. When will you be back home?"

Julia: "I'm hoping tomorrow. Although it could take all day. By the way, I also went to see Master Wang."

Michelle: "What? You did? And without me?"

Julia: "Yes I know, but I couldn't pass up the opportunity to see him while I was here in China. He's in bad health. I want him on our Medicare, just to keep him comfortable you know?"

Michelle: "Well…I wanted to see him too, but of course, I had park ranger duties. Did you at least take a picture of him?"

Julia: "You mind reader. I made sure to do that before I left the village."

Michelle: "Master Wang…I hope the spirits can keep you safe until you draw final breathe."

Julia: "He will rest on his own terms. That I am sure."

Michelle: "I agree. Now I need to sleep. Gotta wake up early in the morning for my shift. Call me once you make it back to Arizona. Okay?"

Julia: "I will mom. Bye! Rest Easy!"

Michelle: "Be safe Julia. Bye."

Hangs up. Now Julia calls Lee Chaolan…

Automated Voice Message (Lee's voice): "Hello ladies & gentlemen! If you happen to hear this lovely voice of mine, it means I am either currently busy at the moment, I am very sick, or I am nowhere near my cell phone. Do be a friend and leave a voice message after the beep! When you do so, you may hang up and wait for my return call. And I will call you! (Laughing.) Have an EXCELLENT day!"

Julia (Thinks): "This guy changes his voice mail every other week. Sheesh!" (Speaks after the beep.) "Hi Lee. It's me, Julia. I'm sure you have received my email about what happened that Saturday night in Shanghai about the barrels. Someone under your company sold them to G Corp. We have to find out who did it! It could be a spy or something, so I don't know. I also took the liberty to speak with Master Wang. He's not in good shape Lee. I told him about our antibiotics sector under Violet Systems, so we could improve his health. Master Wang is putting his hopes and wishes on us in order to stop the war. I really feel like I should start doing something to help create some solutions for ceasefire or peace. I believe we owe it to Master Wang. So please call me back okay? Thanks!" (Hangs up.)

After booking the flight back home, Julia thought about several people that she could talk to for advice about ending the war. Most of them were fighting in the tournament and are probably too pre occupied with advancing in the contest of might. But with courtesy, some of those guys should be able offer some advice or assistance. That Jane woman, worried her too. Although, the ninja Condor was hot on her trail. Could she trust him to apprehend Jane? Was all of the Genocell confiscated, or did Jane have more saved up? Who did she buy it from? A lot of this stuff was bothering Julia as she started re-packing her luggage.