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

Chapter 123 You are Sakura?

"The Eight Families of the Serpent Clan..."

After listening to Angers' general introduction, Lu Mingfei seemed to be deep in thought.

“Under normal circumstances, serpentine undead do not appear naturally. Apart from the personal guards of dragon nobles, they are either artificially created,” Nuwa said in a cold voice.

"If a snake-like deadly creature appears in Japan, it means either there is a high-ranking pure-blooded dragon or someone has mastered the same technology as the Chen family."

"In the latter case, the two technologies may have the same origin."

Lu Mingfei nodded, acknowledging her judgment, and then looked at Angers, "Has there ever been an event in Japanese history where an ancient dragon was revived?"

“There is absolutely no record of it. According to Norma’s database, there have been no resurgence events in Japan, nor any traces of dragon civilization.” Angers’ expression was equally serious.

“Japan is the cleanest place in the world, with no dragon activity whatsoever. The cases handled by our Japanese branch are all trivial matters, such as an artifact related to a dragon civilization unearthed in Europe being auctioned in Japan.”

"...No, Principal Angers, is there any need to hide it?"

Lu Mingfei's lips twitched involuntarily. "Do you even believe that yourself?"

Angers just mentioned that two centuries ago, Lord Mayek, an elder of the Secret Society, led his elite troops on a visit to Japan. After half a year at sea, they arrived in Kyoto by ship and met with representatives of the Snake-Headed Eight Families.

Both sides were wary of each other's strength at the time, so they signed an alliance treaty. It wasn't until the Snake-Headed Eight Families developed ambitions and suffered heavy losses in World War II that Angers went to Japan again in the 1940s to sign a new 'education agreement'.

Now Angers says that there is absolutely no trace of dragon activity in Japan.

How can this be?

Could it be that those powerful hybrids who once made the Secret Service feel threatened actually grew out of the ground?

“Ahem…” Angers gave an awkward laugh. “Alright, I guess they are descendants of the White King.”

"That's settled then! We've already said we want to cooperate, so why not be more open about it!"

Lu Mingfei slapped his thigh, his expression quite dissatisfied.

Angers inexplicably wiped the sweat from his forehead.

"This means that traces of the Holy Palace Medical Association may still exist in Japan," Lu Mingfei added.

“I really don’t know about that. To be honest, this is the first time I’ve heard of this organization you mentioned,” Angers said truthfully.

"Alright, alright."

Lu Mingfei waved his hand, no longer dwelling on the old man's seemingly knowledgeable yet completely clueless aura, as if this was exactly what the Dragon King's egg should look like.

"Do you want to go to Japan?"

Angers said with a hint of anticipation, "We can go through the name of Kassel College. I have some influence in Japan, and I have many students. I can also get you a special envoy title from headquarters, which will make things easier with an extra layer of status."

"Well...we'll talk about it later."

Lu Mingfei waved his hand, showing no intention of agreeing immediately.

……

They chatted for a few more minutes.

Faced with Lu Mingfei and Nuwa's impeccable rhetoric,
Angers ultimately failed to achieve his goal and had to leave with regret.

Only Lu Mingfei and Nuwa remained in the room.

"Mingfei, this old guy has been going around in circles for so long, but what he really wants is to get you into Kassel!"

Nuwa, abandoning her previous cold and dignified demeanor, reached out and grabbed Lu Mingfei's arm, saying angrily.

Her eyes seemed to be showing jealousy.

"I know."

Lu Mingfei gently pinched her nose and comforted her with a smile.

"But he at least provided a direction, Japan... I happen to have nothing to do right now, so I can go there and take a look around."

He had anticipated the problem of Angers' map of the Yan state being too short.

But for Lu Mingfei, once he found his target, the rest wasn't so difficult.

His 'investigation' method was different from what Angers had imagined. He didn't need any identity to back him up. Whether it was a pure-blooded dragon or a clue from the Holy Palace Medical Association, he could just scan around with several radars and he would always get some results.

Besides, if you really want to investigate something, how can you do it openly and honestly? When it comes to the point where it's all about being aboveboard, that's when you're about to close the net.

"How about I go with you?" Nuwa asked hesitantly.

"No need."

Lu Mingfei shook his head. "There are a lot going on on the orthodox side lately, so we need you to keep an eye on things."

"Should I send you a few more helpers? Or are you planning to go alone?" Nuwa's delicate eyebrows furrowed slightly.

"I can go by myself."

Actually, Lu Mingfei didn't intend to go it alone, but unfortunately, Lao Tang seems to be chasing girls in the US lately, looking like he's found true love.

It's really inconvenient for Nuwa to travel to a foreign land with a snake tail. Putting aside her official duties, it would be too conspicuous for her to travel there. Besides, the relationship between the orthodox Nuwa and the Snake Clan has always been below average.

Needless to say, Su Xiaoqiang was involved in matters concerning the Dragon Clan, so there was no need for her to get involved. She could just stay in Binhai and study. Before leaving Binhai, he made a bunch of 'memory stones' for Su Xiaoqiang, hoping to help her regain some confidence in her studies.

As for the others... it seems to make no difference whether they bring it or not.

"It's just a casual stroll, like a vacation. If we find anything, we won't alert them. Safety is the top priority," Lu Mingfei reassured him.

“That’s not what I’m worried about,” Nuwa shook her head.

"Then what are you worried about?"

"I'm afraid you'll bring back a sister for me and Xiaoqiang," Nuwa said bluntly.

Lu Mingfei chuckled dryly, "Haha, how could that be?" "Really not? Everyone online says that you guys really like Japanese girls, and you're such a womanizer. Before you left, Xiaoqiang specifically told me to keep an eye on you and not let you mess around outside."

Nuwa reached out her small hand and pinched Lu Mingfei's face, her expression quite serious.

Lu Mingfei was speechless for a moment, thinking to himself, "Whose problem is it that I'm a womanizer?"

Besides, I'm in a completely unfamiliar place, where am I supposed to go wandering around... Where can I find wildflowers that smell better than the ones in my garden?
Even if we take a step back and actually bring back a girl, we still have to worry that she might be skinned alive by you, the Goddess of the Wa!
Of course, he kept making verbal assurances.

"Please rest assured, Your Majesty, I, Lu Mingfei, will absolutely not bring back a girl from this trip to Japan!"

"Wait! You want to keep it outside?"

Nuwa seized upon the loophole in his words, her gaze growing increasingly sharp.

"Ahem... I wouldn't keep a girl outside as a pet!"

Lu Mingfei raised two fingers again.
Fa si!

……

a few days later.

"As expected, all those years of studying anime and manga paid off. Learning Japanese is really easy."

Lu Mingfei estimated that his Japanese level had surpassed N1 level and was no different from that of a normal Japanese high school student. He hired several professional Japanese teachers, who praised him for having an Osaka accent.

As the saying goes, sharpening your axe won't delay your work, so of course you need to be fully prepared before heading to Japan.

Lu Mingfei wasn't in a hurry at all. Anyway, he had a strong learning ability now, and mastering a new language would always be beneficial; at the very least, he could use it to watch pirated movies without subtitles.

He also took the opportunity to learn about the local culture and customs in order to achieve a perfect infiltration.

Yes.

Lu Mingfei did not intend to go to Japan openly.

He has no intention of using either official or legitimate channels in Kassel, nor does he intend to use his real identity.

After all, Lu Mingfei's name has already spread throughout the world of mixed-race people. If he were to enter the country under the identity of Lu Mingfei, according to Angers, given the extent of the Snake Clan's control over Japan, his movements would likely be completely known before the plane even took off, making it impossible to investigate anything.

So he simply asked the orthodox authorities to help him create a fake identity that could barely fool him.

Then they took a boat to 'smuggle' themselves to Japan!

“I don’t think there’s anything wrong with you having a clean and honest past,” Zhou Minhao said hesitantly as he helped him pack his things.

"What if you get shot dead right after you get off the plane?" Lu Mingfei glanced at him sideways.

“It’s not that bad… It’s a society governed by law.” Zhou Minhao chuckled awkwardly. “Isn’t it tiring to travel by boat? This route might take three or four days by boat.”

"Do you expect me to smuggle myself out by plane?"

Lu Mingfei suddenly sat up straight, placed his hands on his knees, and adopted a dignified and solemn expression. "Dear passengers, you can now open the sunshade to enjoy the scenery. To your left is the boundless blue East China Sea, and to your right is my country's independently developed HQ-9 air defense missile."

Zhou Minhao: "...Stop talking."

Lu Mingfei shook his head and explained seriously, "The main problem is that I can't bring weapons through official channels. I can't go to Japan empty-handed."

He pointed to the instrument case that had been prepared in advance.

This is a specially made iron box. On the surface, it contains a cello, but in the hidden compartments are his Tiger Roaring Fang gun and two Beretta pistols. They are all valuable items, but they cannot pass through security.

Originally, Nuwa's idea was that Lu Mingfei could also bring the Dragon-Slaying Platform.

However, Lu Mingfei felt that the Dragon-Slaying Platform was too obvious and too conspicuous. Moreover, after the great battle with Leviathan, the ancient sword had almost exhausted the energy it had accumulated over the years, and it needed to rest.

He has more flexible options.

——【Alchemy Tool: Word of Power - Return to Nothingness/Audio Recording Board】

Lu Mingfei patted the recycled metal plate in his pocket, feeling quite relieved.

"I'll drive you there now."

Zhou Minhao zipped up his backpack and sighed helplessly.

A backpack containing a few clothes and documents, and a musical instrument case—that was all Lu Mingfei had for this trip.

……

Smuggling oneself into Japan by sea is a common method. Binhai is essentially a coastal city, and its straight-line distance from Japan isn't far.
When he was a child, Lu Mingfei often heard similar stories.

After all, Japan experienced nearly forty years of economic boom in the second half of the 20th century, becoming one of the fastest-growing developed countries in Asia. At its peak, the value of land in Ginza alone could buy the entire United States.

Many people hope to go to Japan to seek their fortune, but they can't get a visa through normal channels, so they have no choice but to smuggle themselves into the country.

After arriving in Japan, these people, lacking legal status, were mostly forced to take on less respectable jobs such as male escorts.

Lu Mingfei hadn't expected Zhou Minhao to have such unconventional methods and connections.

"Look, that's the ship. The captain is a smuggler. He's trustworthy, but not that trustworthy... you know what I mean."

Zhou Minhao put it down at the dock and pointed to a cargo ship.

"Okay, thank you."

Lu Mingfei said goodbye to Zhou Minhao and walked over with his bag on his back.

After a while,
The captain, who was also the smuggler, stood on the deck.

He looked at Lu Mingfei's face, his voice hesitant.

"You are...Sakura?"

“It’s me.” Lu Mingfei smiled.

(End of this chapter)