Lu Mingfei, why are you slaying dragons if you're not involved!

Chapter 197 Ragnarok
"In short, regardless of the other party's situation."

Lu Mingfei raised his hand, his fingertip pointing towards the chilling tip of the Overlord Spear. A glaring red bloodstain, like a solidified flame, was branded onto the cold metal, particularly conspicuous.

"This blood is indeed from the first generation, and it can indeed be used, right?"

"Yes."

"Really? Isn't there any risk of it expiring? It's been exposed to the air for so long without any protection measures being taken. While I can understand that dragons are extremely resilient, can't even their blood be contaminated by bacteria?"

Lu Mingfei looked somewhat worried.

"I remember the school mentioned during infectious disease prevention education that blood is a major transmission medium, and that things like contaminated blood or unclean blood sources might happen..."

"You're the unclean one, your whole family is unclean!"

A dark shadow in a corner outside the building started chirping angrily in a low voice, as if afraid the sound would be heard... Although it was unlikely, she decided to be on the safe side.

"That's... practically impossible. The unique nature of dragon blood dictates that it's usually the blood that corrupts other species, such as bacteria and viruses..."

Yu Ji subconsciously tried to explain from a scientific perspective, but realized halfway through that she was still a novice and in the process of learning. She paused slightly and then changed her perspective.

"Even hybrids rarely get infected or sick, let alone the first generation, who are the most noble among pure-blooded dragons."

she continued.

"Furthermore... the blood of the first species is needed only to guide the remaining power in the ritual, not for your partner to absorb it."

The blood of a pure-blooded dragon can be considered poisonous even to hybrids, making it extremely easy for them to cause their bloodlines to go out of control. And the original race... needless to say.

companion!

When Lu Mingfei heard this word, it was as if his brain had been gently tapped by a small hammer. He was momentarily dazed and it took him a while to realize who the name referred to.

In a daze, he was even a little confused, wondering if the timeline had suddenly jumped a large distance without his knowledge? How did he suddenly reach this level of title!

But he only moved his lips slightly, without saying a word. He just subconsciously turned his head to look at Su Xiaoqiang.

Su Xiaoqiang had just given Yu Ji a look that conveyed "Well done," "You have good judgment," and "I guarantee you'll be rich and well-off in the future," and now she was looking at him.

Her bright eyes, which she could usually gaze at calmly, now seemed electrified. It wasn't the kind of electric shock that made you feel like you were dying from a schedule, but rather a tingling, numb sensation, like a feather gently tickling your heart.

"And one more thing!"

Lu Mingfei averted his gaze as if fleeing, trying to change the subject, "It seems that the blood has now been 'absorbed' by the Overlord Spear, so how do we get it off? By scraping it off?"

"That's not the case, sir. If it were absorption, we shouldn't be able to see this bloodstain now."

Yu Ji's answer.

"The Overlord Spear does have the ability to absorb blood and convert it into energy to supply the Alchemy Matrix, but the blood of the first generation is still too much for the living being in the spear, so it only preserves it temporarily."

"It actually has this function?"

Lu Mingfei, who had only intended to change the subject, was now completely intrigued. He subconsciously looked at the Overlord Spear and asked, "I didn't hear it mention anything to me?"

The Overlord Spear, which sensed Lu Mingfei's thoughts remotely, began to hum, and Lu Mingfei's expression immediately turned strange.

Since establishing a connection with the Overlord Spear, he has been able to vaguely sense its intent, thus enabling him to control it remotely. However, this perception is not as clear as direct conversation.

"It says it doesn't know either?" Lu Mingfei scratched his head.

"It's probably because it's been in disrepair for many years, after all, it hasn't been used for so many years."

Su Xiaoqiang said thoughtfully.

"Think about it, since the living spirit is conscious, it's like a person who has been alone in a dark place for more than two thousand years without anyone to talk to or chat with. Unless it can sleep for that long like Yu Ji... it's normal for it to have some problems with its memory."

"Few people can think in a way that I admire. Su Xiaoqiang, from now on you are one of them!" Lu Mingfei gave a thumbs up.

"Wasn't it all contaminated by you?"

Su Xiaoqiang squinted at him. She spoke with considerable confidence; the two of them had been enemies for so long, arguing and bickering, and had been forced to learn from each other in the process.

If you don't learn it, you won't be able to win an argument at all, because you can't even keep up with the thought process!

"This is called 'being influenced by one's surroundings,' it means learning from others' strengths..."

Lu Mingfei grumbled and changed the subject once again.

"So, it won't matter if we start the ceremony after we finish exploring the mausoleum, therefore I don't need to take her with me?"

It's dangerous enough for an ordinary person to be drawn into the world of hybrids, let alone to be involved in a vortex involving the first generation of hybrids, foreign forces, and other parties... If possible, Lu Mingfei certainly didn't want to take Su Xiaoqiang with him.

He was fairly confident that he could at least protect himself. But protecting others would be far more difficult.

"exactly."

Yu Ji nodded gently, "This matter can wait until it is completely over."

……

This conversation came to an end, and Yu Ji took her leave.

As the elevator doors slid shut, she... and the entire dragon breathed a huge sigh of relief.

She felt immense psychological pressure whenever she faced Lu Mingfei. She knew very well his identity: he was undoubtedly a king yet to awaken!
This information did not come from her perception, but from her understanding of the information.

In her perception, she could not see anything unusual about Lu Mingfei at all. He seemed to be an ordinary person, not even a mixed-race person.

But how could an ordinary person possibly gain the submission of a living being within the Overlord Spear?
The living spirit represents one of the highest techniques of alchemy, existing as the purest form of "spirit." Therefore, what is seen in their "vision" is the spirit; a person's body can be disguised, but the spirit cannot.

Therefore, Yu Ji could only conclude this conjecture, which was essentially a solid piece of evidence and only needed to wait for time to prove it—Lu Mingfei was a noble king.

Yu Ji originally thought that this test would take a long time, and that Lu Mingfei would fully awaken his memories due to some event... But she didn't expect it to come so quickly.

What kind of being could be capable of harming a noble first-generation being?
"With such immense power, why haven't you awakened your memories?"

Yu Ji thought quietly, "I wonder if it's because the memories are buried too deep, or... the power to unlock them is far from enough to trigger them?"

If it's the former, that's acceptable, but if it's the latter...

Then Yu Ji didn't know what to say. Even though she had inherited a large part of Xiang Yu's memories as the King of the Earth and Mountains, she couldn't find any existence that matched the description of "less than one ten-thousandth of his power being enough to hurt the first generation of Dragon King".

No, theoretically it is possible, but that speculation is just too shocking and...frightening.

This fear did not come from Yu Ji herself, but from that memory, from Xiang Yu's memory as the king of the earth and mountains.

Yu Ji believed she knew him well; he was a fearless man who, even when surrounded by enemies on all sides, only sighed slightly.

However, within that memory, there was an area filled with the darkness of fear. The intensity of that fear was so profound that even as an observer, it took Yu Ji a long time to recover. An overwhelming despair, a predetermined death… Ragnarok, the end of all things!

But Lu Mingfei?

Yu Ji recalled the other party's behavior: not only was he extremely easygoing, but he also liked to spout nonsense... He didn't seem like that person at all.

She stepped out of the elevator that led to the first floor, walked along the corridor, and prepared to leave the gym and hail a taxi.

In just a few days, she has already gotten used to life as an ordinary modern person.

Another reason was that Ye Sheng, representing the National Bureau of Anomalies, gave her a friendly reminder: although the power of words is very convenient, it should be avoided unless absolutely necessary, as it could potentially increase his workload...

Just then, someone walked over from the side and spoke from several meters away. It was a girl's voice, and it was quite enthusiastic.

"Hey beautiful, getting ready for a taxi? Interested in getting a driver's license? We're having a promotion right now, bulk orders get a discount, bring one and get half price, money please!"

"No need, thank you..." Yu Ji subconsciously refused, then glanced curiously at the person who had come.

With just one glance, she froze on the spot, unable to move.

The person who came was a girl wearing a black down jacket, with a large hood that almost completely covered her face. However, she slightly raised her head when they made eye contact, allowing the girl to see her clearly.

The girl's smile was extremely beautiful, radiant, with slightly chubby cheeks and little tiger teeth peeking out from the corners of her mouth. Her appearance was so flawless that only a monster could describe it.

But Yu Ji knew that the person in front of her was not a demon... She had seen her in the distant past.

"It's you……"

Yu Ji's voice was extremely soft, almost carried away by the wind.

"Yes, it's me."

The girl put her hat down again. "So, are you going to leave with me now, or turn around and go upstairs?"

Yu Ji composed herself, her mind racing with countless thoughts in a very short time, before finally speaking slowly and asking.

"Where to go?"

"Let's go somewhere where it's easy to chat. I think your current place is pretty good."

The girl narrowed her eyes slightly, then smiled, her drawn-out voice sounding like a playful teasing.

"sister in law."

……

"I thought you would run away."

Where can I run to?

"There are always some people who are safe around, aren't there?"

The girl looked around the room and nodded with satisfaction. She then went to the French windows, opened the tightly drawn curtains a crack, revealing only one eye. After observing for a while, she turned back to look at Yu Ji, who was sitting upright on the edge of the bed.

"For example, the person you've already defected to."

"It's less a surrender and more a cooperation."

Yu Ji replied softly, "I have found a way, a way that might allow everyone to live in peace..."

"childish!"

The girl interrupted her in a low voice, then laughed coldly, "What kind of dream are you having? Have you been sleeping for over two thousand years and gotten your brain all muddled?"

"But hostility only leads to death... Hasn't that been clear enough over the years?"

Yu Ji gave a wry smile, "I was wondering why the blood on the tip of the Overlord Spear felt so familiar, it turns out it was you..."

"I was just careless for a moment!"

It would have been better if this hadn't been brought up, because once it was, the girl was immediately filled with anger.

"If I were in my prime right now, if I hadn't been careless... I definitely wouldn't have lost!"

"But that's exactly what happened, isn't it? And if you really force the other party to awaken... you probably won't come out unscathed either," Yu Ji advised softly.

The girl subconsciously recalled the gunshot from last night, her body visibly trembling slightly. She tried to remain calm, saying, "Who...who will come out on top is still uncertain!"

Yu Ji smiled faintly and remained silent.

"You're getting pretty arrogant now, aren't you?"

The girl stood with her hands on her hips and looked at her, "When you first met me, you could only tremble... Now you don't even have any respect for me anymore?"

"of course not."

A look of sadness appeared on Yu Ji's face. "I just... I really can't feel your power anymore."

Silence fell over the room for a moment.

"My king, what price did you pay for this?" Yu Ji asked softly.

"He's become disabled, physically and mentally. If he were to undergo a disability assessment, he'd definitely be classified into the highest category, right?"

The girl laughed coldly.

"He cut off half his own body just to revive and reshape you... Only he could do something so stupid. I'd say there are plenty of women out there, right? And he keeps saying it's for 'love'... Love is the most foolish thing in the world! Look, he crippled himself, waited over two thousand years, only to get back a heartless ingrate like you..."

“No,” Yu Ji said firmly. “I just… want to try a different path, to explore another possibility.”

"You only possess the half of the dragon body he cut off for you, along with the memories he left behind. Therefore, you possess the power of a dragon, but you are not a true dragon, because you do not have the heart of a dragon; you are incomplete."

The girl said coldly, "So in my opinion, your idea is so naive and ridiculous."

"If the Heart of the Dragon were truly useful and without problems, the dragon race wouldn't be in its current state. Even with the help of hybrids, humans could never overthrow the dragons' rule."

Yu Ji retorted, "In my opinion, the more this is the case, the more it proves that the Dragon Heart is wrong... The Dragon Clan's rule was overthrown not because their power was stolen, but because they completely fell apart on their own!"

Silence enveloped the entire bedroom once again.

"interesting."

The girl was a little stunned, and then, as if she had thought of something, she suddenly smiled, lightly jumped up, and sat on the edge of the bed, shoulder to shoulder with Yu Ji.

"Tell me more about it."

(End of this chapter)