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She was not like Eri who could express her emotions without restraint. Even if she missed someone, she would not say it out loud. But here she was, and her eyes were full of the man who had experienced life and death more than once in just a few days.
Lu Mingfei saw that Wazhu and Bai Shanglu had disappeared at the door of the restaurant. He shook his head and said, "I have suffered a lot and there have been some crises, but I can only say that I have escaped danger without any danger." He said, "When I invaded Odin's Nibelungen, I had an army behind me and it didn't take much effort to break through the door of the Land of the Dead. Wazhu also helped me solve a lot of problems, but it's a pity that the box was eventually taken away by Odin. When I was walking along the Fei River yesterday, I met my uncle and his friends. They insisted that I go to the Regent Hotel for dinner, but I was targeted by Kungunir and almost killed."
Eri didn't know what Kungunir was, but she could understand the difficulty hidden behind Lu Mingfei's calm tone, so she hugged the man's arm tightly and was unwilling to let go.
"The so-called holy spear of destiny that will hit the target as long as it is thrown?" Ling said softly, with a trace of surprise on his face. "I remember that you used the seven deadly sins to help Selma break the lock of fate during the Bronze Operation in Kuimen, Three Gorges. This should not be impossible for you."
"The frequent use of violent blood has made my body a little overwhelmed. I am getting weaker and weaker, but Odin is getting stronger and stronger. He is like a beast whose power has been sealed. Now the seal is gradually disappearing, and his power is gradually returning." Lu Mingfei shook his head. "According to Lu Mingze, Kungunir's power is also returning. I don't understand what this means. It's like they originally had everything beyond imagination, but one day all that was taken away. Now the power displayed by Odin and his weapon is just emerging from the clouds of history."
"Then how did you manage to hold on? Was it also with the help of Lord Wa?" Ling walked up to Lu Mingfei and stood shoulder to shoulder with him.
Lu Mingfei sighed, hesitated for a moment, and finally decided to reveal the truth to the two girls in front of him. He told them everything Su Xiaoqiang had done for him and everything that happened to Su Xiaoqiang in a few words.
But I omitted the ridiculous things that happened last night.
When facing Eri, he didn't shrink back out of fear of being called a "prodigal husband who cheated on his wife", but in front of the cold face of the princess, Lu Mingfei was really a little scared, like a man who uses overtime as an excuse to go out drinking and clubbing, and then returns home to face the scrutinizing look of his wife.
But if you really ask him what he is afraid of, Lu Mingfei himself can't really tell.
After hearing that Norton was not completely dead, but left behind some of his authority over alchemy and destiny and gave that authority to Su Xiaoqiang, Ling's face showed a pensive expression, so much so that he didn't even care for the moment where Lu Mingfei spent the night and what he did last night.
“But it should be difficult for her to display the combat power of a Dragon King level, right? After all, Norton’s dragon bone cross has been taken away, and the power of fire and metal elements is now in the hands of the academy, although they don’t actually know how to use this power.” She has been with Lu Mingfei for too long, so the Dragon Kings that were rarely seen in the past thousand years have popped up like bamboo shoots after a spring rain, and now Zero is immune to them.
Lu Mingfei thought for a moment and said, "That should be the case. However, Old Tang should have awakened the dragon fragment deep in Su Xiaoqiang's genes. Her bloodline should not be lower than Caesar or Chu Zihang."
He didn't explain how he was sure of this. He couldn't say that the little goddess's move of blue silver grass entanglement almost killed him, right? He couldn't even mention that no matter how he whipped her last night, it was still as narrow and tight as the first time, and she had to ask him to send all his descendants in before she would stop, right? As for the repeated flooding of Jinshan Mountain and the repeated reorganization, it was even more difficult to talk about it. Even Lu Mingfei blushed a little when he talked about it.
"She has entered our world and has established a connection with us. It is not appropriate for her to stay in the country." Ling frowned. "The secret party dare not take action against us for the time being due to the pressure from Xirang, but it does not mean that Xirang will do its best to protect Su Xiaoqiang like it protected us... Are you going to take her away with you?"
"Well, I want to send you back to Moscow first. The Russian branch won't do anything stupid with you there, and the oligarchs there don't buy into the secret party." Lu Mingfei said casually.
That's exactly what he thought.
It is already known that at least two of the five orthodox families have betrayed Wa, and even the fragment of the dragon bone cross from Vidoflnir has been obtained by Odin. It is difficult to confirm how many other families connected to Xirang have turned to the Holy Palace Medical Society.
Staying in the country is not as safe as imagined. On the contrary, Moscow may be their only pure land.
Ling tilted her head. "Are you going to leave me?" she asked.
Lu Mingfei closed his mouth.
This is how it is when you chat with Her Royal Highness the Princess. She can always find every hidden trap in every sentence you say.
"I have a feeling that we are about to reach the end." Lu Mingfei sighed. The mist splashed by the slowly cruising pleasure boat covered his wrists and the back of his hands, revealing a hint of coldness. "Maybe once I step into that port, I will turn into a monster who doesn't recognize my relatives. Who knows if I will still be Lu Mingfei by then... If I am still alive, I will come to Moscow to find you, and then we will go to Greenland or Iceland together."
"There are lots of cod in Iceland, as well as very fresh and sweet Arctic sweet shrimp." Eri said. Lu Mingfei turned his head to look at the girl who was hugging his arms tightly and smiled.
"You told me that before." Eri looked up at Lu Mingfei's eyes with a serious expression, "You also said that you would accompany me to see many beautiful sights in this world... I won't be a burden to you, so you must come back alive."
Lu Mingfei nodded hesitantly, and thought of Eri's years of waiting. Like a bird trapped in a cage, she looked out at the city through the glass curtain wall of Genji Heavy Industries every blooming season, and the city line stretched all the way to the horizon. The wind blowing from Tokyo Bay blew up the petals all over the sky, and they fell like snow in front of the curtain wall. Eri put her face against the glass, watching the ups and downs of the flower petals, with mottled sunlight in her pupils... It was so beautiful and lonely, so lonely that she wanted to cry.
In a trance, Lu Mingfei saw a child in the deep sunlight who seemed to be turning his head and looking at him coldly. He was very timid and weak, but his face was full of anger and disdain.
He suddenly realized who it was.
It was the self that he thought had long been dead in the depths of his memory.
The heart in his chest seemed to be beating particularly violently. The sequelae of frequently entering high-level blood bursts were quietly eroding Lu Mingfei's body. Everything in his eyes was becoming blurred, only Ling and Eri were becoming clearer and clearer.
Actually, he used to be a loyal person. He had liked his senior sister for many years just after being pulled out of the screening room. But now he has become so promiscuous, as if the closer he gets to the dragon ambition, the more he has changed beyond recognition.
Unconsciously, cold sweat had soaked Lu Mingfei's whole body. He suddenly realized if this was really himself. He suddenly wondered when this change began to happen?
There were bursts of stabbing pain deep in his brain, and Lu Mingfei's eyes were spinning, but he still tried to stay calm until the voice of the Lord Wa came from the restaurant. She said, "Lu Mingfei, why don't you come in?"
It was clearly the ethereal voice of a little girl, but to Lu Mingfei's ears it sounded like the ringing of a bronze bell.
The dizzy feeling disappeared, but out of nowhere, weakness enveloped him from top to bottom like a tide.
I really can't enter the blood-bursting state again, and I must never accept Lu Mingze's gift and enter dragon transformation again.
Only he himself knows the condition of his body. It looks the same as before, but in fact it is already riddled with holes and may collapse at any time.
After tidying up his clothes, Lu Mingfei stretched out his other hand and took Ling's hand and walked into the cabin together. When her wrist was grabbed, the princess' earlobe suddenly turned pink. Although she was still cold, she followed obediently behind Lu Mingfei, half a body length behind him, like a little quail.
Lu Mingfei had already seen Jiang Wanzhi's photo and was stunned by her beauty. She was probably as pretty as the little angel. Seeing her in person, he finally understood why Zhao Xuzhen of the Temple of Solomon had to marry her.
Naturally, the heating system in the cabin was turned on at full power, so she only wore a tight cheongsam. With long eyebrows, phoenix eyes, and a slim figure, she looked like she had walked out of a beauty picture from the Republic of China era. She seemed a little alienated from the modern world, but not old-fashioned.
With Lu Mingfei's current knowledge, he immediately imagined that Jiang Wanzhi was indeed a typical Jiangnan classical beauty. With her face and figure, she could easily handle all kinds of big and trendy brands, but she would look most beautiful when wearing cheongsam.
Doctor Bai invited Lu Mingfei and the two girls beside him to sit down at the dining table. They specially chose a table by the window. There was a stove on the table steaming crabs early in the morning. Not far away, there were crab-catching boats bringing crab cages back to the houseboat. September to November is the time to eat crab roe. Although it is past the New Year now, the roe of the male crabs is still crystal clear and the meat is plump, very delicious.
However, judging from the uninterested looks of Eri and Rei, it seems they are not interested in freshwater crabs.
"The siege launched by the Holy Palace Society of the World and the Westminster Bank against the Temple of Solomon will soon reach a critical juncture, and Xirang has decided to intervene in this matter." Wazhu held her chin and looked at Lu Mingfei, but for some reason this time the girl looked at Ling and Eri with a rather unfriendly look.
Lu Mingfei was aware that he had not yet developed any ambiguous relationship with the little ancestor, and his eyes were extremely penetrating, like a college student attending class early in the morning.
Wazhu looked at Lu Mingfei with a smile, and after a while she said slowly, "Wanzhi is the bride designated by the Temple. Who knows, they might come to snatch her away again at any time. You can't stop them by yourselves..."
At this point, Jiang Wanzhi was a little worried. Doctor Bai looked like an ordinary person, and his eyes were full of anxiety.
"Sir, please give me some advice." Doctor Bai said.
Lu Mingfei was curious. It was quite novel to hear the term "adult" from people in modern society.
"I can't stand the damn Western devils setting their sights on us Chinese girls. So, Wanzhi will go there when the time comes. Since you have been in the Temple before, you should know some strongholds and know the members inside. You will be responsible for identifying them. I will hand the people over to you, and they will kill whoever you point at." Lord Wa said lightly, and with just a few words, he decided the fate of dozens or hundreds of people.
Jiang Wanzhi had a stern look on his face.
"But you have to go to Moscow with Mingfei and the others first, and inform the Bai family's station there, tell them that these are my people, and tell the Bai family not to play tricks." Wazhu's tone became a little stern, "Find Bunin and travel freely throughout Siberia, this is what I ask of them."
"Okay." Jiang Wanzhi said. She glanced at Doctor Bai and said, "Xiaobai, don't run around at home. I'm worried that Zhao Xuzhen's accomplices will cause trouble for you."
Bai Shanglu nodded, showing a concerned look: "You should be careful too. It's my fault that I can't help you, but you don't have to worry about your family."
Chapter 555 Snowpiercer
The border was desolate and the autumn season when the horses were fat had long passed. The strong wind at this time made people's cheeks hurt.
The red and black painted locomotive blew its whistle and pulled seven carriages along the K3 line like an iron dragon. The front and rear carriages were both heavily armed carriages carrying supersonic shells.
Several military satellites escorted this special train throughout the journey, and the entire train was bulletproof and able to withstand direct artillery fire.
Any attack from foreign forces will be regarded as an invasion of sovereignty, and any obstruction from within the country will be regarded as a premeditated subversive act by terrorist organizations and will result in terrible military annihilation.
But what is really shocking is that the entire special train only needs to escort four or five passengers.
Not long ago, Lord Wa sent Lu Mingfei and his companions to the border area directly through the signposts left by Xirang in Hohhot. Lu Mingfei originally thought that it would be a rather arduous journey of hiking across the Gobi Desert, and he even prepared warm clothes and emergency food early. However, Lord Wa actually led them on a rather luxurious special train.
The passports have been processed long ago, and with the support of the government, Wazhu will escort her all the way. With the army around, there is no need to worry that the secret party will be so cruel and courageous as to dare to challenge the world's largest violent organization.
Lu Mingfei could even imagine Pompey watching his every move through the Sky Eye but unable to mobilize even a bullet to attack him right under the nose of the military district. He could also imagine the frustration and rage on that guy's face.
As soon as this train leaves the border, it will be picked up immediately. The Romanov family represented by Her Royal Highness the Princess has more than just wealth in Moscow. There are many people in Moscow willing to support her. The Far Eastern troops have already received orders and are ready to pick her up.
Lu Mingfei pulled open the old velvet curtains and looked out. There was a vast expanse of desolate land. The cold wind wrapped in tiny snow crystals crackled against the resin glass. Looking into the distance, one could only see a vast expanse of white mixed with a pale yellow hue.
"The best I can do is take you to Ulaanbaatar. You have to walk the rest of the way by yourself." Wazhu sipped hot tea across the expensive oak table. The white mist hung in front of her eyes, making it difficult for Lu Mingfei to see the girl's expression.
It was only eight or nine in the morning. Lu Mingfei had originally intended to find something to eat in the dining car to fill his stomach, but he did not expect to run into Lord Wa who seemed to have gotten up long ago.
"I heard that if you look up at night on the grassland, you can see a starry sky that is much wider than in Hefei." Lu Mingfei turned his head to look at the monotonous scenery outside the window, not knowing what he was thinking.
"I was looking forward to it before...but I didn't expect that the first time I went there I would be on the run."
Even in Moscow, the political power of the Secret Party should not be underestimated. They have no way to take action against Lu Mingfei for the time being because Ling and Wazhu are more tough in the government, but Pompey is making greater concessions in order to gain more support.
Perhaps it won’t be long before the Far Eastern troops responsible for guarding this special train after entering Mongolia will turn their guns and point their weapons at Lu Mingfei.
“It can’t be called an escape. If you encounter any trouble that you can’t solve, you can ask me for help.” Lord Wa smiled.
"Siberia is vast and boundless. By the time you find me, I might have been reduced to ashes." Lu Mingfei joked.
In fact, it was not a joke. After settling Su Xiaoqiang, Ling and Eri in Moscow, he was ready to embark on the journey to the Far North Fudo Port alone.
Some people say that after death, people will walk the same path they walked in their lifetime, so that they can re-enter the afterlife. Lu Mingfei has never been to Russia, let alone walked through Siberia. But from the moment he stepped on the train, he felt like he was on his way home, as if his soul couldn't wait to walk the same path he walked in the past, while his body was still chasing after him in confusion.
Lord Wa hummed and puffed out her cheeks, hooking her finger at Lu Mingfei.
Lu Mingfei hesitated for a moment, then leaned forward obediently, supporting himself on the table with both hands and moved closer to the girl opposite him.
"In fact, for the sake of the overall situation, I shouldn't have met you at this time... The beautiful dream woven by the unwilling abandoned tribe with lies can only make him fall into a deep sleep temporarily. Those lies are so fragile that just a little fluctuation may puncture them, but we have waited for many years and have not met for many years... Maybe I am too willful." Wazhu slowly approached Lu Mingfei. Her cute little face with a little baby fat was as red as blood-colored jade, flowing with fluorescence.
"After so many years, I am the only one who still remembers the promise we made. Enemies and old friends have all withered away one by one in the bell of fate. When I realized that you returned to that city, I thought this might be our last chance to see each other again. Even if I can't tell you the truth, wouldn't it be too cruel for me to miss it?"
Lu Mingfei saw his own helpless self reflected in those clear eyes. His fingers trembled, but he had no way to escape and could not muster the courage to refuse. When Lord Wa only vaguely mentioned those ancient events, great sorrow arose in his heart, as if something had pierced his heart.
"Does this world really have past lives and present lives?" Lu Mingfei asked softly. He thought that maybe Lord Wa was talking about another him, another him who had some unforgettable experience.
Lord Wa burst out laughing.
When she stopped laughing, her eyes were red. "What a weird thing! Why am I telling you all this?" The little girl wiped the corners of her eyes with her fingers.
Lu Mingfei let out a long sigh, and it was unclear whether it was a sigh or a feeling of relief as if he had been pardoned.
But before the sigh ended, two white arms as thick as lotus roots wrapped around Lu Mingfei's neck, and Lord Wa pressed her smooth forehead against Lu Mingfei's. The two people were suddenly so close that they could hear each other's breathing.
For a split second, Lu Mingfei felt as if he had been electrocuted. The sound of the record playing in the corner disappeared at this moment, leaving only the howling north wind outside the window.
"What a pity, little brat, if only I could grow up with you then." Wa said softly, her arms wrapped tightly around him, her breath as sweet as orchid.
"This is our fate. The only way to survive the Ragnarok is to use lies as a shield. Otherwise, no one can escape."
Lu Mingfei couldn't move and didn't dare to move, but secretly memorized every word that Lord Wa said.
"You said we are far apart. Even if you were crushed to dust, I couldn't rush to your side. But you are wrong." Wa said softly. She almost whispered in Lu Mingfei's ear. The breath she exhaled was like a cloud falling to the ground, stirring people's heartstrings. "You call me, I will always be there."
Lu Mingfei noticed that something was taking shape on his wrist. He looked over and saw a faint golden glow seeping out from the gap in his sleeve.
"A beacon?"
"What Jörmungandr can do, I can do too." Wa said. She and Lu Mingfei looked into each other's eyes. The hazy confession grew wildly like a vine. Lu Mingfei's Adam's apple rolled. The girl's face was getting closer and closer.
"This is not a flight to the grave, but a chase for the truth... I know it's important for you to find out what you are and who you are."
Lu Mingfei could already see clearly every eyelash of the girl's drooping eyes, and his heartbeat gradually became disordered.
"How long will it take us to reach Ulaanbaatar?" Jiang Wanzhi's voice came from outside the door.
The two of them let go at the same time and sat back in their seats. By the time Lu Mingfei had straightened his collar, Wa had already taken the hot tea in her hands and was sipping it.
At this time, the waiter's voice came from outside the door at the same time, "About six hours, the weather conditions are not optimistic, the train is moving at idle speed."
Lord Wa gave Lu Mingfei a look, and Lu Mingfei understood. The two of them immediately adjusted their postures again and pretended as if nothing had happened.