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

Chapter 217 Integrating 50% Manual Valves, the Mental Panel and the Opposite of the World (10k)

Ayton Gottingen was not transferred to another area.

The implantation of a micro-alchemy matrix usually requires a customized approach because the subtle differences between people's bodies are very large, not to mention that treatments are often targeted, and the condition and degree of deterioration vary from person to person.

Therefore, the data collection process at the level of alchemical biology is particularly important.

Charlotte understood this principle, but Lu Mingfei's actions were still a bit beyond her expectations; his process was a little too classical.

She actually picked up a small hammer and started tapping and hitting her grandfather repeatedly.

What the heck? Is this some kind of car repair shop?

Lu Mingfei ignored Charlotte's terrified expression.

Unlike the professional process used to collect body data from Su Xiaoqiang and Erii,
Faced with the elderly Eden Gottingen, Lu Mingfei was naturally not so perverted as to touch him inch by inch.

Even the step of hitting the body with a hammer was unnecessary.

This is an exclusive secret technique of Norton, the great alchemist and king of bronze and fire, from the ancient times, the post-dragon era.

If it were Norton at his peak, he could have understood all the alchemical creature data of the person in front of him with just a glance. Lu Mingfei's willingness to conduct a "concrete" investigation is already considered to be very professional.

One minute later.

Lu Mingfei understood. He put down the small surgical hammer, which was covered with mysterious alchemical patterns.

How is my grandfather doing?

Charlotte asked nervously.

“It’s alright.” Lu Mingfei took the handkerchief Charlotte handed him and wiped his fingertips. “It’s not particularly complicated. Just prepare a studio for me, and some materials… You know what materials I need. I’ll design a rough draft first, and then let your grandfather try it out.”

Seeing Lu Mingfei's professional, experienced traditional Chinese medicine doctor demeanor,

"Okay." Charlotte was slightly taken aback, then quickly went to prepare.

Now that things have come to this, she has no choice but to believe.

……

The night wasn't long, in the studio that the Gao Tinggen family next door had specially set aside for Lu Mingfei.

Lu Mingfei quickly designed the relevant alchemical matrix.

Aiton Göttingen's problem wasn't complicated; he simply indulged in his gluttony. The Philosopher's Stone was indeed edible, but he consumed it incorrectly. It was like taking oral Qingkailing (a traditional Chinese medicine) and instead injecting the granules into his eyelids with a syringe…

Fortunately, although the 'incomplete formula' is incomplete, it is at least a genuine 'formula'.

The person didn't die; it's just that the 'outline' of the body that carries the spirit was stretched open with a few holes.

In fact, if this old man hadn't been so stubborn and refused to seek help from the 'vice principal' of Kassel College sooner, he wouldn't have ended up lying in a life support pod.

of course……

Lu Mingfei doesn't intend to be just a repairman this time.

Ten minutes later, Lu Mingfei came out of the studio with several blueprints in his hand.

"Miss Charlotte, please make way."

Charlotte, who was still talking to her grandfather in the hospital room, stood up again before she could even sit up properly.
"Mr. Lu, is there anything else you need... You've already designed it all!?"

Lu Mingfei nodded and handed over the manuscript: "You can take a look at it. Once you're sure there are no problems, I'll start."

Charlotte, no longer caring about her ladylike image, snatched the manuscript, her beautiful eyes widening instantly.

It's no wonder she lost her composure. Normal alchemists, whether studying or working, usually use 'years' or 'months' as their time unit; 'days' are extremely rare. Even a rough sketch of an alchemical matrix design would take at least ten days to half a month to complete.
Who calculates things by the minute like Lu Mingfei does?

Charlotte had already mentally prepared herself for Lu Mingfei to stay in the Göttingen tribal area for a considerable period of time...

Gradually, her complexion changed.

He stared intently at the meticulously designed blueprints.

"I have carefully designed this, and with the help of your life support system, my condition will not worsen no matter what."

Lu Mingfei explained, "Time is tight. My girlfriend is waiting for me at home. I'll just do a sample today and then go home as soon as I'm done."

Charlotte: "..."

Damn it, he's still thinking about women after all!

Lying in the life support pod, Aiton cast an approving glance at him: "So, you're a devoted person too."

"."

Lu Mingfei felt inexplicably embarrassed.

Charlotte, standing to the side, gradually noticed something amiss. Although Lu Mingfei's design speed was fast, there didn't seem to be any major issues with the quality; in fact, it maintained a rather steady and gentle style, taking into account her grandfather's health condition...

"Then I'll have to trouble you, Mr. Lu."

Charlotte took a deep breath and forced a smile.

My mind is a bit of a mess. Such design skills... Could it be that Lu Mingfei is really an alchemical genius who is no less than her? Hmm... it doesn't seem that much better.

"Miss Charlotte, are you going to stay here and wait?"

Lu Mingfei naturally couldn't fathom the thoughts of Charlotte, this genius girl who had been the center of attention since childhood.

On the contrary, he spends most of his time reflecting. Isn't it normal for there to be people in the world who are better than him? Although he hasn't met any recently.

"Ah."

Charlotte calmed herself down and nodded. "I want to stay here with Grandpa. Please don't hesitate to ask if you need anything, and I'll do my best to help you."

"That shouldn't be necessary," Lu Mingfei said politely.

"……OK."

Charlotte said reluctantly.

……

After receiving a shot of deep red anesthetic, Aiton Gottingen slowly closed his eyes.

The anesthetic components are somewhat similar to those in the 'Frigga series of reagents', but are mostly artificially synthesized products. They are widely used in non-lethal situations as tranquilizer bullets—their scientific name is 'Frigga bullet'.

Before him, Aiton Gottingen removed his hospital gown, revealing an aged body covered in bluish-gray scales.

The former patriarch of the Göttingen family had been in a semi-dead state, with human characteristics barely visible. After the instinct of dragon blood overwhelmed his spirit, the old man was more like a reptile.

The calendar on the table still had a picture of Aiton when he was young. The old man wasn't exaggerating; Aiton in the photo was handsome and radiant—as dazzling as Apollo, the sun god. The once dashing young man had fallen to such a state; perhaps this was God's punishment for humanity's pursuit of power.

Adam and Eve ate the fruit of the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil, and from then on they suffered the torment of birth, old age, sickness and death. But if given another chance, they would probably still bite into that refreshing and delicious apple without hesitation.

It was difficult to discuss anything about the relationship between men and women anymore, and Charlotte's eyes were already wet as she gazed at her grandfather's body.

"Towel," Lu Mingfei said, stretching his hand behind him.

"……OK."

Charlotte, the genius alchemist, bit her lip and began to take on the duties of an equipment nurse.

She intended to help, but she didn't expect it to be this kind of help... Even Ruth could have done it.

However, Charlotte didn't say much.

For the next ten minutes, Charlotte kept her eyes glued to Lu Mingfei's actions.

His expression shifted from curiosity to numbness.

It's clear that Lu Mingfei's initial mastery of the human alchemy matrix implantation technique wasn't exactly proficient... or rather, his methods were initially somewhat suited for dealing with corpses. However, after receiving feedback from the recipients, he quickly adjusted, and through continuous trial and error, Lu Mingfei became increasingly skilled.

Charlotte suddenly remembered that the definition of genius was definitely not the ability to learn knowledge from books at an extremely fast speed.

Rather, it is through practical application that they can forge their own path.

Lu Mingfei undoubtedly fits this perfectly.
Even the speed at which he embarked on this path proves that he is an absolute genius among geniuses.

Although Charlotte was very reluctant to admit it, it seemed that Lu Mingfei was indeed a little bit more talented than her—at least in terms of alchemical matrices.

"It must be because the Gottingen family's alchemy tradition doesn't focus on this area."

Charlotte silently clutched the corner of her dress, her slender knuckles turning white and blue.

"Phew—it's done."

Lu Mingfei finally finished the last step of drawing the matrix.
hum-

As the spiritual energy pervasive in the patterns and blood resonates, the alchemical matrix gradually activates.

"Um……"

The old patriarch frowned on the sickbed, slowly opened his eyes, and felt a long-lost sense of fullness all over his body, as if his body was filled with something.

"Are you awake?" Lu Mingfei's voice came from the side. "You're lucky, the worst didn't happen. Everything is going well so far. You can try getting out of bed and walking around a bit."

Aiton twisted his body in a daze, his bluish-gray eyes swirling slightly. Even without seeing clearly, he could sense that his body, which had previously felt like it had been punctured by a balloon, had been filled with alchemical matrices. These matrices were like patches on his old clothes, and the substance that filled him was his own spirit.

When water stops flowing away, it naturally brings a feeling of fullness.

"You...you really cured me?" Aiton stared wide-eyed at Lu Mingfei.

Actually, the reason Aiton didn't go to Flamel at first, besides his stubbornness, was more because he doubted Flamel's abilities... Although that guy inherited the title of "mentor" from Flamel's lineage, he was definitely a maverick at heart.

In other words, designing an alchemical matrix that focuses on the spiritual realm requires absolute fundamental skills, while Flamel is better at unrestrained imagination.

But the injury didn't give Ayton much time to hesitate. It wasn't until his condition worsened and penetrated to the bone marrow that Ayton knew that even his mentor, Flamel, couldn't cure him... Of course, they had been in contact privately.

The reason Aiton kept it a secret from Charlotte was simply because he didn't want his granddaughter to lose confidence. Therefore, when Charlotte brought Lu Mingfei to treat him, Aiton never showed any resistance to the treatment. However, he didn't really believe that Lu Mingfei could design an alchemical matrix that would be truly useful to him. He was just giving Angers face.

She even secretly hoped that Lu Mingfei would accidentally 'kill' her, so that out of guilt, he might be able to bring more compensation and benefits to the Gao Tinggen family and Charlotte.

This can be considered the last effort that Aiton Gottingen made for this family.

but now……

Aiton raised his hands, trembling, and clenched them into fists.

I vaguely sensed that the ghastly blue scales had suddenly lost their luster and were slowly seeping into my flesh. The weakness that had lingered for years gradually faded away like a tree without roots, replaced by an absolute sense of control over my body.

As an alchemy master who has delved deeply into the second level of the Tree of Life, as long as the ego's spirit prevails, such a degree of semi-deadness can be reversed on its own.

"Try taking a few steps first," Lu Mingfei said, shaking his head.

Charlotte quickly stepped forward: "Let me help you, Grandpa."

Aiton carefully sat up in bed, stepped onto the cashmere carpet, and suddenly paused, "...Hmm?"

"You felt it?" Lu Mingfei smiled slightly.

"You...you!?"

Aiton's lips suddenly began to tremble uncontrollably, and his body swayed as if he were having a seizure.

“I made a guess, and after testing it on you, it seems that this idea is feasible,” Lu Mingfei said.

"Grandpa, what's wrong?" Charlotte asked nervously.

Aiton said in a hoarse voice, "The Philosopher's Stone I used back then seems to be digesting!"

This was his genuine feeling, when Ayton tried to use the Philosopher's Stone to enhance his spiritual power.

However, even a Philosopher's Stone the size of a fingernail was beyond his capacity to withstand, instantly causing irreversible damage to his spirit and body.

Over the years, his spiritual strength has been dwindling.

Now, in theory, blocking the opening only prevents the loss of spirit. The remaining task is to find a way to expel the excess spirit that does not belong to oneself. Although this cannot restore one's peak condition, at least this life is saved. If given a choice, who would want to truly die?

But just now, Aiton could actually sense that those spirits were being 'transformed' and becoming his own.

Does that mean he still has a chance to return to his peak?
"Huh?" Charlotte was stunned.

"Mr. Lu...is this your work?"

The old patriarch of the Gottingen family didn't know how to express his feelings.

"The spirit of digesting the Philosopher's Stone, a lost ancient technique... You've studied this technique before?"

"It was just good luck. I had a flash of inspiration just now and used it on a whim. But this is the limit of what I can do. If this spiritual energy hadn't been entangled in your body for many years, and if your body hadn't been so weak that it was on the verge of 'death,' it wouldn't be able to be absorbed under normal circumstances. In China, this is called 'breaking down and then building up.'"

Lu Mingfei told a small lie without changing his expression.

The reason he didn't admit that he knew the complete version of the 'incomplete technique' was mainly to avoid trouble.

"The matrix on your body is a skeleton; the details need to be filled in, but I don't have time today. I have to go home. Once it's designed in a couple of days, I'll find some time to finish up the rest..."

"Since we're already here, why can't we just resolve this once and for all? Is it really that important that we need to go home and sleep tonight?"

Charlotte was puzzled. "Why don't you just talk to your girlfriend?"

"Who's going to tell them? Are you going to tell them?"

Lu Mingfei glanced at her sideways, and before Charlotte could speak again, he quickly added,
"Besides, I'm willing. Sigh, you've never been in a relationship, you don't understand."

"I've never been in a relationship..." Charlotte's forehead twitched suddenly.

It was as if a wound had been reopened.

In the early years after she turned 18, she traveled around Europe alone.

With her outstanding beauty and innate princess-like temperament, even when she deliberately changed into commoner's clothes, she was like a ray of white moonlight in a vast sea of ​​people... attracting many mosquitoes in the sweltering summer.

Having been influenced by Elton since childhood, Charlotte naturally longed for sweet love at first. However, the group of so-called rich kids only talked to her about their families, their companies, and their villas in Amsterdam. They invited Charlotte to vacation at their villas, saying that the villas had a wine cellar with more than a hundred years of history, and that they kept several thoroughbred horses that could do backflips...

Charlotte couldn't hold back any longer. If she hadn't maintained her aristocratic demeanor, she would have punched them all, sending them flying backflips.

What the hell? The heirs of the prestigious Gottingen family would be so stingy with this? I only paid them any attention because I thought they were pretty handsome, but these idiots have no idea what their selling point is! They bowed their heads in just two sentences.

"It's alright, Mr. Lu, we'll follow your arrangements."

At this moment, Elder Aiton spoke up to defuse the situation,
“We’ll arrange transportation for you right away, so it won’t delay your trip. I also need some time to adjust to the current situation.”

"But I'm really grateful for your help this time,"

As he spoke, Patriarch Aiton's expression turned solemn: "I understand what you mean. Charlotte and I will keep this treatment process strictly confidential, and the entire Gottingen family owes you a favor. Whatever you need, we will do our best to help."

"No need for that. Miss Charlotte has already paid a sufficient price."

Lu Mingfei hesitated for a moment, then suddenly glanced at the core area of ​​the life support device, where there was a quartz dome, and inside the power supply area was a blood-red crystal the size of a pigeon egg.

It was the Philosopher's Stone, about ten times the size of the one Lu Mingfei had obtained using 'Transformation'. Surrounding it were a large number of colorless crystals emitting a metallic luster—Star Antimony, the core technology of the Gao Tinggen family.

The Gao Tinggen family spared no effort in treating the old patriarch.

"Oh? Mr. Lu, are you interested in the Philosopher's Stone?"

Aiton noticed Lu Mingfei's gaze and immediately said, "Now that I can get out of bed, I don't need this device anymore. I'll give this Philosopher's Stone to Mr. Lu as a gift..."

"Hey! Old man! Who's the clan leader, you or me?!"

Charlotte, standing to the side, couldn't help but grind her teeth, completely abandoning her airs as a young lady, and glared angrily at Aiton.

She was annoyed by Lu Mingfei's question, "Have you ever been in a relationship?"

I find this guy increasingly unpleasant to look at. He's so arrogant and always tries to raise the price at the last minute after we've agreed on a deal.

Since you know I've given you more than enough, why are you still looking around with those shifty eyes!
"Could you please refrain from disposing of the family's assets in front of me, the clan leader? The Philosopher's Stone is a vital strategic resource for the clan."

Charlotte gave a forced smile.

Aiton paused for a moment, then looked relieved: "I'm sorry, Chieftain, I took the liberty of making the decision."

"However, if you plan to retire and go out to enjoy yourself in the future, when I take care of the family affairs for you, I might still remember Mr. Lu's life-saving grace today..."

Charlotte: "..."

born!

Indeed, men are born into this world!

……

After a while,
Lu Mingfei, carrying the parchment scroll of the 'Path of the Fire Sword', two Philosopher's Stones, and the statue, boarded the car heading out of the manor.

The old clan chief was in poor health and did not personally see Lu Mingfei off.

After Charlotte made a gesture, she immediately stormed back to the medical room.
She glared fiercely at her grandfather.

"Hey, do you really think I'll give the position of clan leader back to you?"

Aiton, who was trying to walk independently, looked surprised when he heard this.

"granddaughter……"

"Call me Chieftain!" Charlotte said angrily. "You've never truly respected me!"

When Elton was lying in his hospital bed, on the verge of death, Charlotte would fulfill the old man's wish, or rather, his 'last wish,' to call him by that name that she had rarely uttered before.
But now that Elton is showing signs of recovery, the old man's image in her eyes has immediately transformed back into that of the enemy who had been driving her to study with a whip since she was a child!
Don't share it!

“Patriarch,” Aiton said with a smile, “you may have forgotten a family rule. In the Gottingen family, once a member has served as patriarch, he cannot return to the position. Therefore, you cannot return the position of patriarch to me.”

"...?"

Charlotte's delicate eyebrows twitched suddenly, and her chubby little face turned deathly pale in an instant, but she quickly calmed down: "But I can appoint you as the acting patriarch and assign you to handle family affairs."

“This is your right.” Aiton bowed slightly, then added, “Of course, you have another option: to give birth to a superior offspring and pass the position of clan leader to him. That way, you will be completely free.”

"Having a baby?"

Charlotte's eyes widened. "Aren't you thinking a little too far ahead?" "Doesn't the clan leader have someone he likes?"

Aiton looked bewildered: "Didn't you just lend the Path of the Fire Sword to Lu Mingfei? That's a family secret."

Aiton was of course aware that Charlotte had lent Lu Mingfei the family treasure, the Path of the Fire Sword, as part of the deal, and naturally had no objections.

"...Do you think I've taken a liking to Lu Mingfei?"

Charlotte looked on incredulously.

A question suddenly popped into my mind: What is this old guy saying?

"Uh, no?" Aiton asked suspiciously.

"???"

Seeing the old man make that expression,
Charlotte's heart skipped a beat; she was both anxious and angry, and almost cried.

Do you have no conscience at all?!
If it weren't for treating your illness, would I have made a decision that went against my ancestors and suffered such a great injustice?
"Hehe, hehe!"

Charlotte suddenly sneered, "You probably don't know what kind of person Lu Mingfei is! He's just like Flamel, whom you're so obsessed with; he has countless girlfriends around him!"

"how is this possible?"

To everyone's surprise, Old Aiton immediately shook his head: "And you're mistaken. The reason I hate Flamel is because of his indifferent attitude towards relationships, but Lu Mingfei is different. He clearly cares a lot about his girlfriend's feelings."

"Besides, you've always referred to her as your girlfriend, not your wife. There's a lot that can be done even before marriage..."

Charlotte's expression froze.

Suddenly, she recalled the intimate scene between Lu Mingfei and Su Xiaoqiang at yesterday's banquet, as well as the rumors in the intelligence that Lu Mingfei had a relationship with the Zhou family's Nuwa Master... She suddenly felt a little angry.

...Damn it, a man who's two-timing is definitely not a good man!

There are not just two, there's at least a third!

The old man is confused; he said all sorts of things. What does he mean by saying that one can achieve great things without a wife?
Is this something a true nobleman should do?
Seeing Charlotte standing there with an uncertain expression, Elton pressed his advantage:

“Granddaughter, I know you have high standards, but didn’t you say before that anyone who wants to catch your eye must be better than you in alchemy? I think Lu Mingfei is quite good, and his orthodox background will not involve him in the factional struggles within the Secret Party.”

"That's your idea! Don't impose it on me!" Charlotte said, somewhat irritably.

"Well--"

Ayton suddenly clutched his chest and collapsed to the ground.

"Heh, what are you doing now!" Charlotte turned her head away dismissively.

no response.

Charlotte was startled and quickly ran over: "Grandpa? Are you alright?"

The old man stared blankly at the ceiling with his cloudy, gray eyes, muttering to himself silently.

Charlotte crouched down and listened carefully—

"At least let's form an alliance with Lu Mingfei first. Angers mentioned this to me last time," the old man said weakly.

Charlotte: "..."

……

The Kotinggen family was indeed extremely small and sparsely populated.

Most of the mixed-race people in the manor had their own roles, and there were very few people who could be used. When Lu Mingfei left the clan's territory, it was still the same butler, Fox, who accompanied him, along with the maid, Miss Ruth, who carried Lu Mingfei's luggage.

Lu Mingfei initially felt it was unnecessary to go through all this trouble, but he couldn't resist the other party's enthusiasm.

"The Path of the Fire Sword, methods to enhance one's spirit through external objects, the Palace of the Bronze and Fire King... I'll have to ask Norton what's going on. It feels like his base has been raided."

On the train, Lu Mingfei silently attempted the 'Path of the Fire Sword'.

Having stable spiritual power is a common pursuit of hybrids since ancient times, and it can be applied in various aspects, including resisting the erosion of dragon blood.

Not everyone can develop and utilize their own 'spirit'. But even the lowest-ranking mixed-race individuals understand the importance of physical and mental health; otherwise, they will only face the prospect of losing control.

In the eyes of Göttingen and his ilk, the most crucial effect of the Path of the Fire Sword is to provide a stable mental state.

Alchemists typically have strict requirements for their mental well-being. Learning and using alchemy is an extremely mentally taxing process. Once this mental exertion is excessive, the dragon blood can invade them amidst various negative emotions.

Great alchemical creations often require physical exertion, which is unavoidable and can only be faced. How to maintain mental stability under prolonged extreme fatigue is a problem that every alchemist must consider.

Over thousands of years, hybrid races have developed many similar technologies. Hybrid families with deeper heritage often have similar things as trump cards to recruit and train wild alchemists.

Lu Mingfei now understands the true purpose of the Path of the Fire Sword.

Just as recorded in Hebrew mythology.

The Path of the Fire Sword is a 'cultivation system' that targets the 'spiritual realm'.

However, it is not applicable to humans, but to pure-blooded dragons.

In the ancient era of dragons, in addition to fighting and devouring each other's flesh and blood, dragons had their own cultivation system.

Under limited bloodline conditions, one should continuously explore one's own potential and strengthen one's mental fortitude to become a leader in the same field.

It was engraved on the stone slab in the center of the palace of the King of Bronze and Fire.

"I feel that the efficiency is still too low. It is far less simple and brutal than devouring. I guess that apart from the peaceful era of dual kings, dragons would not be interested in the Path of Fire Sword."

Lu Mingfei shook his head inwardly.

"Actually, humans might be able to practice it too, but it takes a little time... They'd probably be too old to see any effect before it even works, unless they could live for five or six hundred, or seven or eight hundred years, to see any immediate results."

"The method Norton taught me should be based on the principle of the mutual devouring of spirits. The Philosopher's Stones that humans have obtained so far are basically extracted from the corpses of dragons. If there is no 'cocoon' left and the spirit is not transferred before death, the Philosopher's Stone can be extracted from the corpse that is full of the spiritual power of the dragon."

"In other words, Norton's plan is about humans eating dragons, which is really outrageous. Norton actually researched this kind of thing..."

Lu Mingfei felt that he was unlikely to master this Fire Sword Path, just as Charlotte had said... difficult, extremely difficult, and not really necessary.

Thus, like the alchemists of medieval Europe, he focused his attention on things like 'stabilizing the mind' and 'controlling the mind'.

[Special State: something for nothing fusion: 29% - 31% - 34% - 37%...]

Lu Mingfei continued to try.

He had always suspected that his body had previously taken on a dragon-like state because the [fusion] statistic had exceeded 50%.

At that time, this process was controlled by the King's 'bangzi sound', which gave him power that was almost a fourth level of bloodlust, instantly killing the fifth generation shadow warrior. However, Lu Mingfei did not like this kind of power that was controlled by external factors.

Based on the three core dragon runes involved in the pontine rupture surgery, Lu Mingfei created an alchemical pendant with a targeted shielding and neutralizing effect, gave one to Erii, and also sent it to the Genji brothers.

When he first arrived in Japan, his control over his mental power was practically zero. Like most hybrids, he relied entirely on instinct to mobilize the power of his 'spirit'.

Later, as he delved deeper into the dragon rune behind 'Word of Power: Senluo' that was related to 'spirit' and 'memory', he discovered that his level of mental manipulation was no less than that of a true alchemy master.

His visit to the Gottingen family this time allowed him to learn about the 'Path of the Fire Sword,' which further enhanced his control over his mental power.

He was finally able to truly feel the existence of the 'dragon consciousness' within his body, right there in his bloodline.

It exists in a dormant form.

"Previously, the fusion was always a passive process that happened inexplicably. If we're talking about active fusion..."

What kind of effect will it have?

While using the methods recorded in the second layer of the Fire Sword Path to maintain the stability of his 'original consciousness' and 'dragon consciousness', Lu Mingfei also encouraged the two sides to slowly approach each other.
The fusion of the two occurred naturally.

There was no rejection, the dragon rune symbolizing 'separation' and 'opposition' did not take effect, and naturally there was no pain.

As the panel prompts kept popping up in front of him, Lu Mingfei was able to precisely control the degree of fusion.

Soon, the "integration" indicator reached 49%.

Lu Mingfei suddenly stopped, his eyebrows slightly raised, and his 'dragon personality' showed signs of awakening.

"Just as I thought, the tipping point is indeed at the 50% mark?"

At this moment, he was like the white line in the middle of the road, with the flow of traffic on his right. Once he crossed this line, he would be hit by a car speeding towards him.

Tsk, it feels like walking a tightrope...

"Stop the car!" Lu Mingfei suddenly said.

squeak--

The vintage car was parked on the stone road, the moonlight shone on the manor at night, and the lush woods were silent.

The voice of the Focus butler came from the driver's seat:

"Mr. Lu, what can I do for you?"

Lu Mingfei asked, "I'd like to get out of the car and go for a walk in the woods, is that alright?"

"??"

The butler and the maid both had question marks appearing above their heads simultaneously.

I don't quite understand why Lu Mingfei suddenly made such a request... Uh, I think I understand now.

"Do you need paper?" Fox's butler asked dryly.

"……No."

Lu Mingfei's lips twitched involuntarily; he seemed to understand what the two of them had realized.

But no way,

Lu Mingfei felt itching to give it a try now that the opportunity had presented itself.

Compared to trying it on the helicopter later, and then trying it in front of the girls back in Porto...

Let's finish this quickly in the woods then.

"Please go ahead, we'll wait for you right here, the headlights will be on the whole time," the Ford butler said helplessly.

I thought to myself, this distinguished guest is truly...unconventional.

"Okay, I'll be back shortly."

Lu Mingfei waved his hand and quickly ran towards the grove of trees.

This area is now outside the alchemical matrix coverage of Göttingen Manor, so there's no need to worry about triggering traps like getting lost or being attacked.

Just to be on the safe side, Lu Mingfei went all the way into the depths of the woods.

I found a pond. It was a secluded spot with a small slope. The moonlight reflected on the pond's surface, making it look like a mirror.

He doesn't intend to push the integration level to 70% or 80%, but rather to stop at 50% and see how things go. If there aren't any major problems, he'll proceed gradually.

Finally, use the Bloodline Binding to ensure the surrounding area is safe and uninhabited.

"Then let's begin..."

Having done everything, Lu Mingfei took a deep breath and manipulated the two personalities to continue their contact.

Ding--

[Special Status: something for nothing fusion: 50%]

A notification popped up on the panel.

In an instant, Lu Mingfei suddenly felt dizzy, as if the world had turned upside down.

Then his left eye lit up with an unprecedentedly brilliant gold, which contrasted sharply with the bottomless black of his right eye.

One light, one dark.

Lu Mingfei did not enter dragon form, but his left face seemed to come alive... no, not just his face, but his entire left half of his body!

At this moment, Lu Mingfei finally stood completely on the white line in the middle of the road. His left cheek and left half of his body seemed to have their own will. His bright golden eyes blinked constantly, looking to the left and right, and then looking up at the sky.

Half-step's face was numb and blank. The left half of his body controlled him to walk closer to the pond, looking at the water with a puzzled expression, and then kept moving closer.

It's like a demon awakening and surveying the world, curious about everything.

He saw elements flowing through the world, as if the world was no longer composed of matter, but of ethereal elements.

Like the opposite of the real world.

But this is not a demon, but Lu Mingfei himself... his dragon-like personality.

At this moment, the fusion reached the critical point of 50%, and for some unknown reason, the dragon-like personality, which had been dormant, finally awoke. It should have begun to gradually take over control of Lu Mingfei's body, but under the stable control of Lu Mingfei's human personality...

They could only each hold half of their bodies.

He also possesses a dragon-like personality—Lu Mingfei is acutely aware of this.

So... just before his head went into the water, 'he' slowly retreated back to the edge of the pond.

Lu Mingfei naturally took over control of the left side of his body.

"I'm not used to it..." he silently manipulated his body.

His movements were a bit awkward, like when he first awakened his dragon blood; his whole body felt disjointed, and his left and right sides weren't connected.
We are currently in a very awkward situation.

Going a step further, once he crosses that line, Lu Mingfei can enter his dragon form.
Taking another step back and returning to the familiar right lane, Lu Mingfei can regain all the skills he has mastered as a human being.
It's stuck right in the middle, giving off a chaotic feeling, and even the perspective feels so out of place.

But Lu Mingfei was not in a hurry to 'advance' or 'retreat', even though everything was going smoothly for now.

It remains in this intermediate state.

Because this time...

Lu Mingfei used human consciousness to 'see' the panel from the perspective of dragons.

[Name: Lu Mingfei]

Age: N/A

[Power: Water (16.4%), World (9.2%)]

[Original Spiritual Power: 14200]

"call--"

Lu Mingfei exhaled and gently closed his eyes.

His heart was in turmoil... but the mere four lines of information brought him considerable surprise.

My mental strength has actually been quantified. My own original mental strength is 14200... What does that even mean?
And [Power: World (9.2%)], which has never appeared in the regular panel before.

Then, rustling—

"Hello?"

A voice came from not far from the top of the hill.

"Who?"

Lu Mingfei suddenly opened his eyes, instantly controlling the fusion state to drop by 1%, returning to the 49% position. His human personality completely took control of the body, and he leaped out from the edge of the pond.

The moment it hit the ground, the brilliant golden pupil in its left eye dimmed.

By the moonlight, Lu Mingfei could easily see the person in front of him.

It's actually someone with an... Asian face?
Do not--

So it was this guy.

[Name: Li Gu/Nicolas Flamel]

【Age: 22/27】

【Combat strength: 5】

【Favourability: 2】

Wealth Index: N/A

[Authority: Spirit (0.1%)]

[Special Status: Artificial Human]

[Tags: Traveler Nicholas, Hermit, Rich Second Generation, Magician... Flamel's masterpiece, Elemental vessel, Innate alchemical body, Elder Nico, Holy Palace Medical Society 'Sage', Elder Council member...]

Not far away, Li Gu stood under a tree, smiling gently.

He just kicked the leaves, which was his way of announcing his arrival...an arrival without malice.

What a weird panel! It doesn't contain dragon blood, yet it has authority?

"Hello."

Lu Mingfei responded with a smile, while a thought suddenly occurred to him.

Upon re-entering the 50% fusion state, the panel in front of 'Li Gu' immediately changed.

Name: Li Gu

【Age: 22/27】

[Authority: Spirit (0.1%)]

[Original Spiritual Power: 2100]

Lu Mingfei: "".

(End of this chapter)