Dragon Clan: I am Lu Mingfei, the Intelligence Strategist, the God of Concepts!

Chapter 118 Frost: Who understands what you're talking about?
The brief period of leisure has come to an end.

Lu Mingfei finally made his decision.
Tomorrow I will attend the orthodox meeting together with Nuwa.

He wanted to appear before the world as a dragon slayer, upright and honorable.

The reason is simple: although it is safer to make a fortune quietly and develop slowly, given his current situation, whether he is in the spotlight or behind the scenes, he can enjoy the best treatment from the Zhou family.

But someone always needs to step into the spotlight.

If he hides behind her, it means that the people who are about to be spying on her will become like Nuwa... Well, it might not affect her much, but Lu Mingfei still feels that there is no need to let the girl stand in front and attract fire.

"We walked."

At the entrance of the Peacock Mansion, Lu Mingfei and Su Xiaoqiang embraced and said goodbye.

"Yes, protect Sister Nuwa."

Su Xiaoqiang rested her head on his shoulder and whispered in his ear, "If you're busy, you don't need to call me every day."

"I know, take good care of yourself too."

Lu Mingfei also turned his head and rubbed his head against her soft hair.

After a long while, the two let go.

With Nuwa, who had already transformed into a snake, on his back, Lu Mingfei stepped into the modified VIP van parked by the roadside.

The wheels rolled away, and the spring breeze carried the boy on a new journey.

……

After getting in the car.

The lower half of Nuwa's serpentine body was no longer coiled inside her long palace dress.

Instead, it hung down naturally and wrapped itself around Lu Mingfei's waist. The pointed snake tail swayed back and forth, occasionally poking at Lu Mingfei's thigh as he swung his legs.

Sure enough, when the two were alone together, Nuwa became much bolder.

"Cough, cough... Could you please stop poking me like that?"

Lu Mingfei felt the strange sensation of the snake coiling around his body, and his expression became somewhat tense.

He had carried Nuwa on his back before, but at that time their relationship was not yet established, and both he and Nuwa kept their contact within a relatively 'polite' range.

But things are different now. With the external pressure brought by a certain old man, Su Xiaoqiang took the initiative to overturn the table and put everything under the ice on the table. In the end, Su Xiaoqiang also accepted the relationship between Lu Mingfei and Nuwa. According to the concept of palace intrigue dramas, this is equivalent to obtaining the approval of the empress...

Then Nuwa would naturally have no more scruples... Of course, she was still a little embarrassed in front of others, so she had to do it in private.

"If I don't provoke you, who else should I provoke?"

Nuwa clung to Lu Mingfei's shoulder, poked her little head in front of his face, and asked with a charming smile. Her movements continued, and the tip of her snake tail was still jumping little by little on Lu Mingfei's leg.

"What you said..."

Lu Mingfei gave an awkward smile.

In fact, the Nuwa clan's 'secret method' did not last long. Around the third or fourth day, the effects of the medicine gradually wore off, and Nuwa returned to her snake form. Although in theory, the process could be repeated, Lu Mingfei and Su Xiaoqiang felt it was unnecessary to go through all that trouble.

So for the next few days, Nuwa simply swam around in her house in the form of a snake and didn't go out anymore.

When they occasionally watched movies or played games together, Nuwa didn't stick close to him; instead, she entangled herself with Su Xiaoqiang.

At that time, Lu Mingfei was very tempted.

Now that the pressure is actually on him, he finds it hard to cope.

That's how relationships between men and women work. Who teases whom depends entirely on their mindset. Among the three, Nuwa looks the youngest, like a little girl, but is actually the most mature psychologically. Su Xiaoqiang, on the other hand, seems to have the alluring face and figure of a mature woman, but is actually as innocent as a young girl. So, in front of Lu Mingfei, one can tease him at will, while the other can only be teased.

Fortunately, Nuwa positioned herself as a 'latecomer' from the beginning and did not have the intention of forcibly seizing power. Otherwise, Lu Mingfei and Su Xiaoqiang combined might not have been a match for her.

"This car is nice."

Lu Mingfei tried to change the subject by touching the glass next to him.

"It's just standard equipment. These windows are made of bulletproof, double-layered privacy material, so at least you won't have wild thoughts while sitting inside," Nuwa said lazily. "Just for safety."

As she spoke, she pointed with her little hand.

There was also a familiar musical instrument case placed behind it.

The ancient sword 'Dragon-Slaying Platform' is inside.

"Does that mean someone will stir up trouble at this formal gathering?" Lu Mingfei's expression turned slightly grim.

"It's always necessary to establish some authority, since it involves the division of interests. If some people are not convinced, then we'll settle things with a fight."

Nuwa chuckled softly, her voice carrying a hint of chill.

"For example, certain members of the Secret Service."

……

Kassel College China Branch, Head Office.

"Principal Ange."

Branch manager Cheng Shuangfan greeted Angers, who was dressed formally and entered the room.

Angers smiled and said, "Minister Cheng, you've worked hard these past two days. Tell me about the situation."

Cheng Shuangfan looked at the elderly man in a suit and leather shoes in front of her and sighed inwardly.

He knew that Angers had arrived in China four or five days ago, but during that time he seemed to be sightseeing and did not pay any attention to the information related to the meeting. It was not until today that he stepped into the branch office for the first time.

This really seems like a last-minute attempt to cram... It's really unreliable.

"Not good." Cheng Shuangfan shook her head slightly.

Although I've long harbored the idea of ​​changing jobs, before officially packing up and running away, I should still fulfill my duties while in this position...

Cheng Shuangfan rummaged through a drawer and pulled out a stack of documents, handing them to Angers and reporting earnestly:

"This gathering is nominally an internal one, but it has invited many hybrid organizations, possibly intending to use the death of the Dragon King as a milestone for their re-entry into the world... In that case, our Kassel College will be the first to be affected."

Angers took the document and quickly glanced through it: "Rights to handle dragon-related incidents within China...Return of bone, blood, and horns...Disband the Secret Party's preparatory classes and admissions office..."

"These moves are all aimed at the vital points."

Angers sighed, put the file back on the desktop, and a melancholy look appeared on his face.

Since ancient times, the dragon bloodline has originated from two continents: Eurasia and Asia. Asia is considered the absolute core of this land, and there is a saying that the dragon throne is in the west and the battlefield is in the east.

Angers knew that this place was rich in talented people, with countless ancient dragon bloodlines scattered throughout the vast sea of ​​people. On this trip, he visited some old friends from the past. Some were still in hiding, while others had passed away, leaving only their descendants. For example, Lu Shanyan, who was a member of the first generation of the Lionheart Society of the Secret Party with him a hundred years ago, single-handedly held off a dragon king in the final battle, buying time for key personnel to evacuate...

There are many such heroes on this land. In recent decades, a large portion of the students admitted to Kassel College have come from China. They have grown up and, like Cheng Shuangfan before us, this group has long become an inseparable part of the Secret Party.

Therefore, canceling the 'enrollment rights' in China is the most unacceptable clause for Angers.

"Minister Cheng, do they really intend to make these demands?"

"It's pretty close to the truth." Cheng Shuangfan nodded. This wasn't an exaggeration; the orthodox ideas from all sides were practically out in the open.

Angers sighed again.

He never looked down on orthodox families. Most of these ancient families have existed for thousands of years. When such a group of families with profound heritage decide to change their closed-off attitude and step onto the world stage, no one can imagine what kind of turbulent waves they will stir up.

Perhaps, killing a dragon king is just the beginning...

"But we've always had a pretty good relationship before."

Angers scratched his graying hair in distress. "Hasn't the existence of the Chinese branch relieved a lot of pressure for them?"

“This time, the orthodox side is very determined, and mainly it has given people a pretext to criticize us, Principal Angers.” Cheng Shuangfan sighed. “It’s related to the Gattuso family. Although the Gattuso family has issued a statement and has recently been actively involved in the extermination of the Chen family’s remnants, according to our investigation, the orthodox side is still secretly gathering relevant clues.”

"In other words, they felt that the Chen family's collusion with the Dragon Clan had been seen as treason and purged, and the Secret Party should also purge the Gattuso family."

"That's the rhetoric of negotiation."

Angers shook his head: "I know the Gattuso family very well. Although Frost and I don't get along, he wouldn't go so far as to collude with the dragons. He's not that kind of person. We can criticize his bad temper, but there's no need to slander him like this."

“Frost is only the acting head of the family…” Cheng Shuangfan carefully reminded him.

You mean Pompeii?

Angers shook his head again: "Pompeii is an old friend of mine. He doesn't even care about family affairs. He gave power to Frost a long time ago. This kind of playboy could never work for the dragons. He's just lazy and only has women on his mind."

“I think the main focus of this meeting should still be on the birth of the child, continuing to target the Gattuso family. They just want to make a very difficult request and then slowly negotiate the price,” Angers reasonably deduced.

Cheng Shuangfan thought about it and agreed with Angers' statement.

Indeed, as members of the Kassel College Board of Trustees, the youngest and most ambitious 'Secret Party Elders,' and even the ones who donate the most to dragon slaying every year, the Gattuso family has no reason to risk their lives for the dragon race. Otherwise, wouldn't that be a contradiction between their left and right brains?
The most crucial point is that...
The Gattuso family's relationship with the Secret Service and the Chen family's relationship with the Orthodox Church are completely different.

The latter is a marginal figure, and in recent years, he has been regarded as a stinking ditch rat that everyone hates.

The Gattuso family, in a sense, can be seen as the face of the Secret Service for the past century.

If the Gattuso family runs into trouble, it will be an unprecedented blow to the reputation and credibility of the Peruvian party.

So, even if Gattuso really did have problems, the Secret Society could only handle it internally and not make it public... This is a consideration from the overall perspective of the entire dragon-slaying mission.

“Let’s call Frost again,” Angers said after a moment’s thought. “If we’re going to be targeted, we need to be prepared.”

"no problem."

Cheng Shuangfan called over the operator.

Soon, the Italian number was connected.

A young secretary's voice came from the other end of the phone.

"Hello, this is the Italian branch."

“I am Angers, please help me pick up Frost,” Angers said.

The old man's voice was very recognizable.

A moment later, Frost's voice came through the microphone.
"Hey, Angers, what's up?"

“The orthodox authorities are currently investigating your Gattuso family, are you aware of that?” Angers went straight to the point.

The other person was silent for a moment, then admitted, "I know."

"How's it going on your end? You know, I'm going to a mainstream gathering tomorrow, and they might use that as a pretext to attack the Secret Service."

Angers said, "On this matter, I hope that you and I can put aside our prejudices and work together this time."

"After all, this not only concerns the reputation of your Gattuso family, but is also closely related to the Secret Service."

"Angers..."

On the outskirts of Rome, in front of an ancient castle, at a desk.

A heavy weariness flashed in Frost's eyes as he held the receiver.

So much has happened lately, but what exhausts him most is not the pervasive infiltration by the orthodox faction, but rather the internal affairs of the family and the elders…

He suddenly realized that despite sitting in the position of acting head of the family for more than ten years, he knew nothing about many things in the family!
Frost took a deep breath, suppressing his agitation, and continued:
“Angers, all you need to know is that our Gattuso family only has business cooperation with the Chen family. As for anything else, whether it's Deadpool research or collusion with dragons, such accusations are utter slander!”

"No matter what the orthodox side says, you just need to deny it... because they absolutely cannot produce any valid evidence!"

After hanging up the phone, Frost, disregarding his manners, gulped down a mouthful of coffee.

He twitched the corner of his mouth.
Colluding with the dragons? Who would understand that?

After all... such a big thing, and even I, the acting head of the family, didn't know about it!

……

The meeting was held at the Chen Family Manor Ruins.

This vast estate complex has long been abandoned and has not undergone any restoration work.

Including the ruins of the old house where Lu Mingfei fought the Leviathan on the day of the battle, the Zhou family arranged for people to clean up the bloodstains scattered all over the battlefield, leaving all other traces of the battlefield intact for the guests attending today to visit.

This is the part where you show off your muscles.

Looking at the scene before him,
“What a terrible battle,” Angers sighed.

The party representatives were Angers and Cheng Shuangfan.

They arrived here early in the morning. Standing deep in the ruins, the two of them seemed to experience firsthand the ferocity of the decisive battle that day.

Actually, Cheng Shuangfan arrived at the scene immediately that night, but seeing it again during the day evoked a different feeling, and she still couldn't help but sigh.

But things have come to this point.
There was no doubt that the Dragon King was one of the fighters.

This inevitably reminded him of the Summer Mourning incident a hundred years ago, the end of the Kassel Manor, which was exactly the same as the scene before him.

At this time,

The official escort said again, "You two are welcome to visit the underground area in a moment."

"On that day, the King of the Ocean and Water released the 'Word of Power: Ice Emperor' in the underground area, turning tens of square kilometers underground into ice sculptures. The temperature of the entire underground space was below minus 100 degrees Celsius. This was an extremely cold 'command', and the released cold air and frost could not be dissolved in advance by any means."

"Based on our calculations, the power of the Word of Power will be exhausted in two hours before the ice sculptures melt."

"We salute your efforts."

Angers' expression turned solemn. Now he knew that the Zhou family did not know that the Chen family harbored a Dragon King-level enemy.

Faced with a sudden outbreak of extremely dangerous incantations, the losses would inevitably be immense.

"By the way, the person who ultimately killed the Dragon King was the current Nuwa Master of the Zhou family, right? May I meet her beforehand?" Angers asked.

"I have something I'd like to discuss with her."

　There will be more at night

　　
　
(End of this chapter)