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

Chapter 262 Lu Mingfei: I'm very interested in Miss Erii...

In the materials Lu Mingfei had previously reviewed regarding the Japanese branch, there was a brief description of the building "Genji Heavy Industries." It was said to be the headquarters of Genji Heavy Industries Co., Ltd., and also the Tokyo office center for the Japanese branch of Kassel College.

This building was extremely important, both in terms of its symbolic significance and its practical function. It was the core of the Japanese branch and the face of the Hebihachi family. But now, according to Professor Zhang Shanfeng, this building has been demolished...

"Is it because it was built too long ago and has become a dangerous building due to years of disrepair?" Lu Mingfei asked in a low voice.

Yuan Zhisheng's forehead vein throbbed. He was usually a person who rarely had any emotional fluctuations, but since arriving here, he had been repeatedly made to lose control of his emotions by the unintentional words of different people.

Most importantly, he can't make a move yet... because he might not be able to win! His status as the head of the Japanese branch's executive bureau and the young master of the Snake Clan is really not up to par here.

"No, no, that building was only completed at the end of 2004..." Mr. Zhang Shanfeng explained on the other end of the phone.

"Is it a shoddy construction project?"

Lu Mingfei scratched his head, finally realizing the key point, "Wait, let's put aside whether it's a shoddy construction project or not... what does the demolition of Genji Heavy Industries have to do with us?"

"This message was conveyed by Tachibana Masamune, the patriarch of the Snake-Headed Eight Families, through an emergency contact. According to him, the demolition of the Genji Heavy Industries was due to extremely special reasons. It seems that the incident was caused by some strange sounds transmitted by the live broadcast equipment set up by Genji Chisei at the scene. It concerns the Uesugi family head of the Snake-Headed Eight Families, but he was unable to contact Genji Chisei and could only make an emergency contact in this way to find out what happened."

As Zhang Shanfeng spoke, his voice became hesitant, as he wasn't sure, "What did he say... the sound of a clapper?"

"The sound of a clapper?" "Eri?"

Lu Mingfei and Yuan Zhisheng spoke almost simultaneously, though their words were different. After a brief exchange of glances, they both knew that there was an inevitable connection between the two.

Lu Mingfei's expression turned serious; the strange sound of the clapper had left a very deep impression on him. He had never imagined that a mere sound could elicit such a strong negative reaction from him.

If it weren't for the [Vitality Micro-Management] which shielded specific frequencies, we might have really been doomed this time! Even if we destroyed those speakers, it would probably only have a temporary effect. That mysterious black figure could even put on the show of an entire orchestra by himself. Adding a clapper sound would be a piece of cake.
The battle is now temporarily over, but Lu Mingfei's questions have not lessened much; on the contrary, they have increased.

Why did that strange clapper sound have such a significant impact on me? Why did the mysterious shadowy figure know about and use that clapper sound? What is the other party's true identity? And why does he seem to know my identity?
Before this, Lu Mingfei had realized that he might have some problems with his memory, but the problem was that it wasn't something that could be corrected simply by being aware of it. He wasn't in a hurry, though; he figured things would work themselves out as they came.

Just like now, there will always be people who don't want to see themselves become stronger, and then they will all jump out one by one. In this process, he will naturally come into contact with those things that he has "forgotten", whether people or things... just like playing a game and leveling up by defeating monsters.

"So you have a clue?" Zhang Shanfeng sensed the surprise in Lu Mingfei's tone.

“There is one thing, that sound, I don’t know why, also has a big impact on me,” Lu Mingfei replied.

Lu Mingfei didn't know why the clapper sound worked on him, and based on the clues he had, it was difficult to follow the trail. But since this path was blocked, he could always try another one, because now there really was another path!
He could confirm one thing—the vast majority of people would not be affected by that special clapper sound. So many people were present at the time, including Yuan Zhisheng, yet they were all unharmed.

Old Tang was lying on the ground, but it was uncertain whether he was actually affected by the sound of the clapper. Lu Mingfei noticed that Old Tang started acting strangely from the very beginning when that odd and loud sound appeared, before the clapper sound even started.

Lu Mingfei, however, felt nothing at all about that voice.

Both of these voices seemed to be specifically targeted, one at Lao Tang and the other at themselves.

But now Lu Mingfei has unexpectedly learned that he is not the only one who has an abnormal reaction to this clapper sound; there is another person as well!

Since it's difficult to find clues from myself, perhaps I can make a breakthrough from that person?
"Then it's up to you to decide how to handle it." Zhang Shanfeng decisively chose to let go.

"Huh?" Lu Mingfei was taken aback.

"What do you mean 'huh'? I'm giving you a chance to train! Young man, don't just know how to fight and kill. A mere martial artist won't go far. Having a knife in your hand and just knowing how to use it as a knife are two different things."

Teacher Zhang Shanfeng spoke with great conviction.

"I'll stall the Japanese branch for now. They're the ones who're anxious right now. Tell me when you've figured out how to handle this... Alright, that's all for now."

"Teacher, wait a minute."

Lu Mingfei carefully chose his words, "Many ordinary people at the art center saw...some things. How should we handle this situation?"

"I know Ye Sheng is almost at the art center. I'll leave the detailed arrangements to him."

Senior Brother Ye Sheng is truly a brick; he can be moved wherever he's needed...

Lu Mingfei muttered to himself, but said aloud, "Make them sign a confidentiality agreement?"

"What's the use of a confidentiality agreement? When there's a real leak, can a piece of paper really stop it?"

Zhang Shanfeng explained, "The reason why the public has not known anything about the Dragon Clan for so many years is because we have safe and reliable memory correction methods."

"Like the memory erasure device in the movie 'Men in Black'? All you have to do is have everyone sit in a row and then a flash of light can precisely modify and delete memories?"

Lu Mingfei exclaimed in amazement, "I never imagined there was such amazing cutting-edge technology!"

"No, it's just hypnosis achieved through a combination of word magic and alchemy..."

"It's not one of those hypnotic methods where you put a pendant with a ring in front of your eyes and wave it around, is it?"

"You can discuss this kind of topic with Yuan Zhisheng, who's a professional!" Zhang Shanfeng hung up the phone.

Lu Mingfei then looked at Yuan Zhisheng.

"Although my family does have businesses in the AV industry, I am not involved in any related work."

Yuan Zhisheng's face darkened, and he curtly refused in advance, saying, "If you have any related questions that you need to consult, I can arrange for a professional to assist you after we return to China."

"No, no, no, you've misunderstood. I'm a model student, a pure and upright young man! I'm not curious about those things at all!"

Lu Mingfei shook his head repeatedly, "I'm only interested in Erii, the one you just mentioned..." "Then that's even more unacceptable!" Genji looked Lu Mingfei up and down warily.

Even by his own standards, he had to admit that Lu Mingfei's looks were probably among the best he had ever seen in his life. But as an older brother, he would be extremely scrutinizing and wary of any woman who might be connected to his sister... After all, the saying "the eldest brother is like a father" is quite accurate.

Lu Mingfei is more than just a worrying character in this regard; he's so handsome and yet so promiscuous! Yuan Zhisheng noticed the interactions between the three girls and Lu Mingfei; it was clearly abnormal!
“You’ve misunderstood. I’m just interested in Erii… I think that name refers to a lady? I’m just interested in the fact that Ms. Erii has a special reaction to that kind of ‘clapper sound’.”

Lu Mingfei scratched his head, somewhat puzzled as to why Yuan Zhisheng reacted so strongly. He had no choice but to explain the situation in detail, especially emphasizing the words "bangzi sound".

Upon hearing this, Yuan Zhisheng fell silent. He hadn't heard any clapper sound, but it was impossible for the Chinese branch to have concocted a lie about "Yuanshi Heavy Industries being dismantled" in such a short time.

After all, this lie is far too easy to expose.

Moreover, Erii's existence has always been kept secret. Even most members of the Snake-Headed Eight Families only know that the Uesugi family exists, but they don't know the identity of the head of the Uesugi family. However, although Lu Mingfei was some distance away from Zhang Shanfeng, he still heard clearly the conversation between them because of his good hearing. It was mentioned in the conversation.

Erii does indeed have the ability to dismantle Genji Heavy Industries, and among the many skilled individuals at Genji Heavy Industries, only she could do so.

But...why?
Erii would never do this under normal circumstances, so the only possibility is that it was because of that "clapper sound" that he had never heard before.
"You just said you also heard the sound of the clapper?" Yuan Zhisheng asked.

“Yes, you probably saw how I reacted when I first heard that voice… You couldn’t hear it, right?” Lu Mingfei nodded and then asked in return.

“That’s right, I can’t hear it. It seems that the sound is hidden in the chanting of the Word of Power: Emperor…” Genji said thoughtfully.

"Word of Power: Emperor?" Lu Mingfei was taken aback.

"You don't know?" Yuan Zhisheng was stunned.

"I know about the existence of the Word of Power: Emperor and its effects... but I have never seen anyone use it or heard of it."

Lu Mingfei shook his head, then looked at Yuan Zhisheng with a strange expression.

"It's said that this Word of Power will cause an absolute psychological shock to the dragons and hybrids within the domain... but you don't seem to have any unusual reaction, do you?"

Is there anything particularly special about this place?

Genjiro's face was expressionless. "Among the mixed-race individuals present just now, besides this one..."

He looked at Old Tang, who was still lying on the ground, and for a moment didn't know how to address him.

The creature had emerged from its previous state of pain and agony, but it was not fully awake. Instead, its eyes were closed and its breathing was even, clearly indicating that it had entered a peaceful sleep.

Such a seemingly comical person is actually one of the legendary Four Sovereigns, the noble First Generation, the King of Earth and Mountains.

Something must be wrong with this world.

“Apart from this person, it seems that no one else reacted to that incantation of the Word of Power: Emperor,” he said.

Genjiro knew perfectly well why he had no reaction to the Word of Power: Emperor. It was related to the secret of the Japanese hybrid bloodline, but what about the other hybrids?

“What you said seems to make sense.” Lu Mingfei thought about it again and realized that it did seem to be true.

It's normal for ordinary people not to feel anything. The Word of Power: Emperor is essentially a summoning of bloodlines, a release of dragon might that is only directed at those who "form alliances with dragons and hybrids".

Just now, neither Lu Mingfei nor Ling reacted at all... To them, it was just a very grand and solemn strange sound, and they didn't even develop any so-called "spiritual vision".

As for the reasons... there are many possibilities for not sensing the Word of Power: Emperor. The first is being "neither a dragon nor a hybrid," but this obviously doesn't apply to Lu Mingfei. The second is that his bloodline level is higher than the user's or completely unrelated, so he is unaffected...

But that dark figure looks like it's at the level of a first-generation dragon king, otherwise it wouldn't know so much and make such a big fuss. It's even higher than the bloodline level of a first-generation dragon... What could it be?
Lu Mingfei shook his head vigorously and said very seriously, "You don't understand, I've mutated!"

Yuan Zhisheng: "..."

"Then... I've mutated too?" he asked tentatively.

The two fell silent. Using the same excuse to explain the matter seemed a bit too perfunctory; they needed to come up with a better one.

"I understand now, the incantation of the Word of Power: Emperor must have been specially modified!"

Lu Mingfei suddenly snapped his fingers and pointed at Old Tang on the ground, "The kind that only works on Old Tang."

"I see."

Yuan Zhisheng seemed to be thinking about this, and after a brief consideration, he accepted the statement.

The two men, each with their own ulterior motives, exchanged a glance and decided to stick to the same story.

The main issue is that the situation is a bit awkward right now... If it was just that Genji saw something he shouldn't have, then logically Lu Mingfei should have complete control over him. In other words, Genji would have to pay a sufficient price to convince Lu Mingfei that he would keep these secrets.

But now, the Uesugi family's Erii is another person who reacts abnormally to that "strange clapper sound," which means there may be clues related to "memory." Lu Mingfei wants to contact her and start an investigation, but it is impossible to avoid Genjiro.

The situation thus entered a delicate balance. Lu Mingfei and Yuan Zhisheng were both intelligent people and clearly realized this—if they wanted the problem to be solved, they could only cooperate.

The cooperation here refers to the "statement" of everything today, a tacit understanding so that both parties can get what they want!

"So, about Miss Erii..." Lu Mingfei hesitated, then stopped.

(End of this chapter)