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Chapter 272 The Journey to Longmen Ends

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The two men, one tall and one short, sat across the coffee table in silence, each waiting for the other to speak first.

"You are really patient boy..." Wei Yanwu spoke first in the end. It was because he had a lot of work waiting for him to deal with.

"No way. I'm the one on a business trip anyway. How could I say anything unless you ask me?" Ling Dengxian rolled his eyes at him and said unhappily. He had just walked in and was intimidated by Wei Yanwu's aura. Naturally, he was not in a good mood.

"You need something but you're still angry with me?" Wei Yanwu laughed, "Have you forgotten that you are still my subordinate?"

"I'm a subordinate, but I'm also from Penguin Logistics and Rhodes Island."

"Don't be so petty."

"Those who plan to erect a monument for me have no right to say that I am narrow-minded!" Ling Dengxian was also amused.

"Ahem, come to think of it, people always get emotional sometimes." The red dragon turned his eyes away slightly, but when he saw Longmen outside the window, his expression quickly straightened up, he put down his pipe and crossed his arms, "The greetings end here. Now, you represent Rhodes Island, and I represent Longmen."

Ling Dengxian nodded and handed over the document in his hand: "I don't understand too much. Kal'tsit said that he hopes to establish a stable red gold transaction with Longmen."

"Red gold?" Wei Yanwu picked up the pipe again, took a puff, and exhaled a puff of smoke. His eyes narrowed slightly in the swirling white-gray gas. "According to the advantages, shouldn't it be a transaction for drugs?"

"If you are willing, I will tell Dr. Kal'tsit when I go back... Oh, wait, I almost forgot that our doctor is also the one in charge. Do you need to meet her?" Ling Dengxian said "Oh" and almost forgot about the person who was slacking off.

"Oh? A doctor from Rhodes Island... I see. It's like building a bridge between the main and the secondary." Wei Yanwu suddenly understood and nodded. "Red gold is just an excuse, but it's also a deal. This is your first time leading a team, right?"

"Yes, what do you mean?"

"Think for yourself. I can only say that the leaders of you Rhode Island have a good understanding with each other - then please introduce that 'doctor' to me." Wei Yanwu waved his hand, read the contract carefully again, took out a pen and signed.

"... Now that we have finished discussing official matters, I have something personal to ask you." Ling Dengxian put away the documents and asked with mixed feelings, "Before, on that phone call, you asked me about Tallulah's daughter...what was going on?"

"How much do you think you can know after asking you all this?!" Wei Yanwu was also angry. Tallulah was also vague in her response. There was only so much his people could find out, which was already a very troublesome thing. He was a little unhappy after just sending Vidaxia away today. Ling Dengxian was in bad luck.

"Don't you think I'm the one who has been kept in the dark the most? Damn it, I've helped you persuade Tallulah, and you're still wrong?" Ling Dengxian didn't indulge Wei Yanwu. From his point of view, this matter was the most outrageous. He had just left the Integration Movement for less than two months, and Wei Yanwu called him from Longmen and asked him if he was a father and the daughter of Tallulah. If he wasn't angry, who would he be?

In his original world, he would have just graduated from high school!

"I don't know! Tallulah came here to repair Chernobog's power engine. I used all my means and only found the name of one organization."

Ling Dengxian had a bad premonition and his tone paused as he waited for Wei Yanwu to continue.

"The scepter and what." Wei Yanwu narrowed his dragon eyes and took in his reaction. When he heard these four words, he saw that the young man obviously clenched his fists.

He was silent for a moment, and the cigarette was burned out at this time, but the fire in his eyes was rising little by little, and his sharp teeth clenched with emotion: "The child is the product of genetic experiments, Tallulah is the mother, as for why there is her material... it should be Kosice's reason."

"Then why do you suspect me, sir?!"

"She looks like you."

"Wei Yanwu, don't just say that!" Ling Dengxian almost jumped up, "I haven't even had a girlfriend yet! I've never held a girl's hand, no, I think I have; I've never hugged a girl, no, I think I have hugged a girl; I've never been with any girl--"

"Stop, young man. I understand, but you better stay away from Huijie. Fortunately, she worked overtime and didn't go home last night." Wei Yanwu showed a contemptuous expression, and Ling Dengxian fell silent.

"Forget it. Explaining any further would only make things worse."

"That's true. If it was really that dangerous, you wouldn't still be single." Wei Yanwu nodded in agreement, "Then you should continue your normal relationship with Chen."

"Wei Yanwu, although I can't beat you, but I can't beat you, having said that, I still can't beat you. Okay, I'm calm." Ling Dengxian pressed his temple and did not act impulsively.

"Let's get back to the topic. Judging from your reaction, it seems that you are not unfamiliar with this organization?" Wei Yanwu brought the topic back and asked the key question.

"I've heard of them, but never really encountered them. They are indifferent to life. My sister... is one of the victims. But they also helped me when I was in life-and-death crisis. I don't understand what their purpose is..." Ling Dengxian was silent, feeling sad.

"...I think the possibility of you being the child's father has increased." Wei Yanwu said seriously, not joking.

"But... why me? No, how old is that child? No, can I see her?" Ling Dengxian frowned.

"It's too late. She was taken back early this morning. I can't stay long. Although the child is not very old mentally, she looks one or two years old physically. She is very smart, learns things quickly, and is very cute."

"No, I have never had any experience of being sampled. It definitely wasn't me!" Ling Dengxian calmly denied this.

"Really? If it's a genetic experiment, although the success rate is minimal and the cycle is not short, the sampling of parents does not require sexual maturity, and reproductive cells are not a rigid requirement." Wei Yanwu hinted, but Ling Dengxian still shook his head: "I know, and it's too weird that they targeted me when I was a child."

"That's it. Let's all pay some attention. Also, if it really doesn't work out, you can just be a couple with Tallulah in the future. I think she thinks highly of you."

"...Wei Yanwu, having a wife is a big deal, right?" Ling Dengxian felt that he was being treated with great sympathy and could no longer endure it. "Believe me or not——"

"Okay, okay, I won't mention it if you're unhappy. Didn't you say you were single? I'm just worrying about the marriage affairs of the citizens of Longmen." Wei Yanwu was happy and waved his hand, indicating that he could continue working.

"Huh... I'll go find the doctor." Ling Dengxian calmed down his anger, stood up and left. Before leaving, he turned back and glanced at Wei Yanwu, "But from what I heard, you seem to like that child very much."

"Of course...I won't let myself lose any loved ones again."

The boy smiled and left the room.

After Ling and Deng Xian left, the Rat King appeared with a gloomy face.

"Wei Lao Er, what do you mean?"

"It doesn't matter. You think about your daughter, so why can't I think about my niece?" The tall dragon shrugged and refilled his pipe with tobacco. "I didn't say a word when you went to see him."

The Rat King was silent for a moment, and could only sigh: "Well, young people still have to find their own way out in the end."

"Old Lin, do you still remember the capital city?"

"Which year?" Lin Gerui asked unhappily, "You have a lot of 'years'."

"Hey, Jingcheng Zhe Guiyue, you were involved in a lot of things when I was here, but that guy was indeed a young leader a few years ago, but you can't forget my glory so quickly, right?"

"I haven't forgotten. You also flirted with many beautiful girls in the past," Lin Gerui shook his head. "Why? Was that time exactly like this moment?"

"No, no, no, I think he will find his own way." Wei Yanwu smiled and stood up. His back was still straight, just as high-spirited as he was back then.

"The young man gallops on his horse, not knowing the light of the sky in a foreign land."

Volume 5: Young Qingyang

end.

three days later.

“White Dove, the mission is over, and we’re leaving the city now.” The Sarkaz girl stopped in front of him, her eyes slightly narrowed.

"Don't worry, I won't break my promise." Ling Dengxian patted the scabbard and the white sword came into his hand.

Everyone had been informed by Surtel in advance and voluntarily gave up their seats.

Surtr nodded with satisfaction, drew out his greatsword, and flames attached to the blade, igniting the battle.

The Doctor will have to stay for a while longer, and in the team they follow, the Fallen Angel and Luper observe silently. They are about to enter a new life.