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

Chapter 194: He who knows the current affairs is a hero
The night grew even deeper.

The young people drank and chatted, while the bone broth simmered on a small fire, making a bubbling sound.

Inside the car, Uesugi Koshi was humming a little tune as he washed the dishes. The tune he was humming was the Japanese folk song "The Net-Pulling Tune".

My feelings are hard to describe.

In the eyes of Uesugi Etsushi, the 'Emperor' should never have existed in this world. That power transcends the limits of human control; it ignites ambition and can be abused to destroy beautiful things. Those who possess the blood of the Emperor bear a curse, forever deprived of happiness—whether it be their father, themselves, or their children.

The curse is unbreakable.

Just like what Uesugi Yue was explaining to Lu Mingfei, the ancient book with a partial copy of "Hell Screen" was a prophetic book written by the White King that foretold everything in the future.

Whether it's the White King or other dragons, in the dragon worldview, everything in the world is predetermined. The future is history that has not yet happened, and history is the future that has already happened.

The ancestors of the Snake Clan had already confirmed this.

Dragon historians can transcend the present moment, writing history ahead of time—this is what is known as prophecy.

According to Norse mythology, which best aligns with the history of dragons, this is also the most incredible aspect of Norse mythology.

Odin, the king of the gods, already knew of the end of the world—

On that day, the black dragon Nidhogg awoke, and flew into the sky with the bones of countless dead hanging from his wings.

The sea opened up, and a giant ship made of dead people's fingernails emerged from the sea. Hela, the queen of the land of the dead, with a blue flesh body, stood at the bow of this giant ship.

The giant army surged into the kingdom of God like a tidal wave, and the rainbow bridge collapsed with a deafening roar.

The three Fates ceased weaving; dust covered the looms, all the threads were woven, and Ragnarok began…

But young people are always full of energy.

Are prophecies always fulfilled? Are curses truly unbreakable? Is the script truly unrewriteable?
Lu Mingfei smiled and said, "Those who are destined to die die prematurely, and those who are destined to die do not die. I don't think any prophecy is bound to come true."

Uesugi couldn't understand Lu Mingfei's confident gaze.

And some mystical or nonsensical remarks.

It seemed that in the other person's eyes, their worries were completely unfounded, and it was as if these curses had already been broken.

Uesugi Kotsuya was a bit drunk and was about to say, "What do you mean by 'death'? Have you even read the prophecy book? Don't talk nonsense!"

"The Black King's 'Ice Sea Copper Pillar Table' has long been lost, and the White King's 'Hell Transformation' sank to the bottom of the sea with Takamagahara. The ancestors of the Snake-Headed Eight Families who read the original text of the latter either sank to Takamagahara or were imprisoned in the Night Eater Plain."

How do you know that what is called "not deserving to die" is actually deserving to die?

however.

Uesugi Kotsushi ultimately did not utter these words that sounded like sophistry and arguing for the sake of arguing.

What right does a worthless old bastard like me, who has wasted his whole life, have to dampen the enthusiasm of young people?
As a carrier of negative energy, you should just shut up right now, you bastard!

Can't you see that both sons are also full of energy?
suddenly,

Uesugi Kotsushi was stunned again.

“Prophecies cannot be ‘broken,’ they can only be forcibly rewritten; that is to say, prophecies can be revised with power and influence that overwhelms the prophet…”

He recalled a passage he had once seen in an ancient book and inserted it between the lines.

It was probably just a guess by our ancestors.

Power and authority?
cost?

Uesugi Kotsushi used to think that such pretentious and nonsensical lines were only suitable for Angers, a scoundrel.

But now it seems... Lu Mingfei is one of them too.

"By the way, Lu Mingfei, are you interested in tattoos?" Uesugi asked, staring into Lu Mingfei's eyes.

"what?"

Lu Mingfei was stunned for a moment, and various images subconsciously flashed through his mind.

Tattoo is the same as body art.

In Japan, tattoos are a symbol of the yakuza, and every yakuza member must have one. Tattoos can be used to threaten those who try to rebel against them, and they are also a source of faith; yakuza families believe that the gods and demons in their tattoos will possess them and grant them extraordinary powers.

"I don't want to learn," Lu Mingfei said listlessly.

"Uh...that's not what I meant."

Uesugi Koshi chuckled dryly, "What I mean is, if you're interested in tattoos, I can draw you a really cool one."

"Hiss... You had this trick up your sleeve?"

Lu Mingfei's eyes couldn't help but look a little strange. Tattoo artists... in China, they are a profession that is always at the forefront of gossip and trends.

No wonder Uesugi Koshi, a ramen vendor, could hook up with so many lonely women at izakayas.

"I actually do a lot of research on this."

Uesugi's expression grew increasingly awkward. He clearly understood what Lu Mingfei meant, but even he felt a little embarrassed to talk about these things in front of his son and daughter.

"Ahem... Anyway, what I mean is, I can design a top-tier tattoo for you. That way, you'll be considered a very important person in the Snake Clan... You know what I mean!"

"Oh."

Lu Mingfei suddenly understood: "Win them over?"

Uesugi Kotsu chuckled, about to say something.

"Forget it, I'm a proper high school student, I'm not into this."

Lu Mingfei waved his hand, "As for cooperation... I will talk to Yuan Zhisheng, so there's no need for you to worry about it, Master Yue."

"Uh... well then."

Uesugi Kotsushi looked regretful as he sullenly washed the dishes.

Seeing this, Lu Mingfei found it rather amusing.

Do they use tattoos to attract people?
What kind of genius came up with this trick? And what kind of genius would accept such a bribe?
"Yes, I will take charge of the cooperation between Lu Jun and Zheng Tong."

Genji nodded, his smile somewhat indifferent.

Few people know that he also doesn't have tattoos.

This is very rare in the underworld.

According to the tradition of the Snake Clan, the headmaster would bestow different tattoos upon the members based on their rank and merit. High-ranking members would receive tattoos such as the dragon, symbolizing protection and power; the tiger, symbolizing bravery and suppression of evil; and the Fudo Myoo, symbolizing "fighting violence with violence"... Slightly lower-ranking members would receive tattoos such as cranes, cherry blossoms, carp, and ocean waves, each with its own meaning.

Street thugs like to get tattoos of naked women, angels, and skulls, but those kinds of tattoos are actually considered low-class in the underworld. Tattoos that can indicate status and position are usually given by parents according to family rules, and the group members take the designs to the tattoo artist.

Parents who give tattoos to their group members are also giving them chains, ensuring they will never be able to sever their ties with the underworld after the tattoos are pierced into their bodies.

Although Yuan Zhisheng was originally the young master, his status in the organization rose step by step from low to high. Over the years, he has made great contributions to the organization, especially after taking over the Executive Bureau.

But Tachibana Masamune... that deceitful person never granted Genjiro a tattoo.

Instead, they used familial affection to further bind Yuan Zhisheng, making the bondage even heavier.

"Alright, it's late, you should go back and get some rest. Go to sleep early so you can grow up healthy."

Uesugi Koshi noticed the somber atmosphere and scratched his head.

“Next time you want noodles, let me know in advance. I’ll prepare some abalone, sea urchin, pufferfish, and the like… I’m really good at cooking pufferfish. Normally, only 0.5 milligrams of this stuff is enough to kill a person. It usually takes 30 steps to remove the toxins, but I have 72 steps. The extra steps are all considered…” “Do you need me to arrange some manpower to help you guard the Night Eater Plains?” Genji suddenly asked.

Uesugi stopped boasting, but was still beaming. "No need! Nothing's happened in all these years, and there won't be any problems anytime soon. Having too many people would just complicate things."

"Don't worry about me at all... Hehe! With me keeping a low profile here, I guarantee not a single ghost will get out!"

"What the hell? You call this 'low-key'?"

Lu Mingfei couldn't stand it anymore, so he stood up and pointed to the sign hanging on the roof of the car.

The four large characters above are written in vibrant ink.
Emperor Ramen!

……

In the morning, a light mist enveloped the entire city of Tokyo like a veil.

The trauma inflicted on Tokyo by the Super Word Power outbreak a few days ago has not yet fully subsided. Minato Ward and a large part of Shibuya Ward are still in a mess. Many large containers and even fishing boats have been swept into the city. Construction vehicles and large cranes can be seen driving through the streets from time to time.

"It's just a necessary price to pay."

Lu Mingfei was having breakfast on the balcony of the Peninsula Hotel's VIP suite.
Breakfast was plentiful: tuna sandwiches, rice balls with miso soup, tamagoyaki (Japanese rolled omelet), and even Chinese-style steamed buns, fried dough sticks, and soy milk...

The Peninsula Hotel wasn't Chip Girl's secret hideout, but rather the guesthouse of the Snake-Headed Eight Family.

There was a knock on the door outside.

The door wasn't closed.
Genji stood at the doorway, wearing a black haori with tatami patterns that signified his status as the head of the Snake Clan, his face solemn.

"Lu Jun, the family heads have arrived and are waiting for you and Su Sang to come over at any time."

"Wait a minute... Finish your food first, don't waste it."

Lu Mingfei chewed on a tamagoyaki (Japanese rolled omelet), "What was the result of your previous discussion?"

Food no longer provides him with increased strength, but enjoying delicious food is a time to relax and unwind.

Not to mention the situation in this place...

While watching the towering skyscrapers of Tokyo appear and disappear in the distance, the rising sun, and the bustling crowds; inside the house, there was a group of beautiful girls who could kill a cow with a flick of their wrist.

"no problem."

Genji nodded. "Although the Snake Clan is currently under the jurisdiction of Kassel College, it doesn't conflict with either the orthodox school or our cooperation with you..."

"Is it just a collaboration?"

Lu Mingfei's expression remained noncommittal.

Unlike the harmonious atmosphere at the ramen stall last night,
The room seemed to have sobered up, and everyone's relationship became somewhat distant again.

Genjiro took a deep breath and said with the same meticulousness, "The database of the Snake-Headed Eight Families will be fully open to you. Next, we will clear out the information on the Oni Clan. As for the Holy Palace Medical Association, we will carry out deeper cooperation and intelligence sharing. The united front that will be established will be led by you."

"Furthermore, you, Lu Jun, will be granted the title of 'Honorary High Priest' by the family, a position equivalent to the heads of the three inner families. You will then be able to participate in every family head meeting and make decisions on major events concerning the Snake Clan..."

Lu Mingfei listened attentively as Yuan Zhisheng explained the various terms and conditions.

It is only natural for both sides to communicate their bottom lines before the formal meeting begins.

I just didn't expect... the Snake Clan's attitude to be even friendlier than I imagined?

Was the entire process a one-sided "giving"?
So...

Those who are pragmatic are the wise ones.

The girl next to me, who was also selling potato chips, didn't offer any opinions. A glint would occasionally flash in her eyes behind her black-rimmed glasses, as she was probably calculating investment and stock market issues again.

"We can discuss the details later," Yuan Zhisheng said calmly.

The series of treaties appeared quite 'unequal,' and even somewhat humiliating and detrimental to national sovereignty.
He was the one who facilitated most of it.

The whole process was not easy. After all, even Hilbert Jean Angers, who came back then, did not win the position of 'Honorary High Priest'. He only got a tattoo of 'Violent and Wicked of All Realms' on his back, which symbolically made him equal to the head of the Snake Clan.

But perhaps it was the stubbornness of the two generations of 'royal bloodline heirs,' or perhaps they vaguely understood the connection between Lu Mingfei and the tsunami,

All of this eventually moved forward.

……

After breakfast, Lu Mingfei visited the Xingshen Temple, hidden on the 30th floor of the Genji Heavy Industries building, for the first time.

The current patriarch, Genjiro, personally led the family.

Behind her were Susan, the family's 'benefactor,' and Erii, who was still sitting in the position of head of the Uesugi family.

The former was dressed in an elegant suit, just like when he came to borrow money years ago, while the latter was dressed rather unrestrainedly in a purple-black princess dress and white short high heels.

The heads of the five outer clans had different opinions.

While Lu Mingfei was politely performing the hand-washing ceremony...

Their eyes were fixed on the young boy.

After Herzog's death.

A large number of 'living dead' suddenly appeared in various important positions at Genji Heavy Industries and even the Snake Clan.

These men and women, who were usually diligent and showed no signs of anything unusual, seemed to have suffered brain death overnight.

They had no family members. After being discovered for their absence from work, they were sent to their family's medical facility for examination. No brain waves could be detected, only some physiological breathing and heartbeat, which were very weak and were gradually slowing down.

This phenomenon attracted widespread attention from the heads of the families. It wasn't until Genji brought back new information that the truth came to light. The five heads of the families gathered together for a thorough review meeting called "Criticism and Self-Criticism".

It wasn't until then that they finally realized that for more than ten or even twenty years, the entire Sheqi Eight Families had been played!

He was manipulated by Herzog.

Considering the immense power and influence of the identities 'Tachibana Masamune' and 'King General' within the Snake Clan and the Demon Clan respectively, and Tachibana Masamune's frequent pronouncements about his grand ambition to 'end the White King's curse', this is quite remarkable.

Everyone felt a chill run down their spines.

Fortunately... it was Lu Mingfei who discovered this person's true colors and thwarted Herzog's plan in advance; otherwise, if they had colluded from within and without, the consequences would have been unimaginable.

[Name: Inuyama He], [Bloodline: A], [Combat Power: 224], [Word of Power: Setsuna]...

[Name: Sakurai Nanami], [Bloodline: A], [Combat Power: 160], [Word of Power: Immortality]...

[Name: Miyamoto Shio], [Bloodline: A], [Combat Power: 82], [Word of Power: Vortex]...

[Name: Ryoma Genichiro], [Bloodline: A], [Combat Power: 385], [Word of Power: Thunder Pool]...

[Name: Kotaro Fuma], [Bloodline: A], [Combat Power: 345], [Word of Power: Yin Flow]...

While the heads of the families were observing Lu Mingfei, Lu Mingfei was also observing them.

No wonder……

Even if you add them all up, they probably wouldn't be enough for Genjiro to fight alone.

"Hello."

Lu Ming greeted him in a non-friendly manner.

"Now, let's talk business."

(End of this chapter)