Man on the ark, forced to become king

"This land holds many secrets, deep within the ocean, in the rock strata, and even in the sky..."

When the sky was mentioned, the wolf mother suddenly fell silent and then skipped the word.

“I see many different things in you, unknown possibilities, which is very interesting. Perhaps this is exactly what the world needs. Or perhaps the very existence of a pure human being like you in this era is a possibility in itself.”

"Where have all the pure people like me gone?"

Lin Lu suddenly remembered that the Doctor seemed to have said something similar. It was very likely that the Doctor himself was a member of the native humans of this world. So what about those people? Where did they go?

He had some guesses about this, but the wolf mother clearly knew more and her guesses were more accurate than blind speculation.

"Humans? I'm sorry, that's a very complicated question, and I can't tell you right now. You're not capable of exploring the truth of the world yet. Sometimes knowing too much isn't a good thing. This isn't about hiding anything, but rather a form of protection."

"Information, to some extent, represents power and danger. Rashly taking on information beyond one's capacity will bring disaster, whether it be you or the world."

"The cradle is already teetering on the brink of collapse, and that could be fatal, so I can't take the risk."

This……

If what I said before was easy to understand, what I'm about to say is a riddle. Lin Lu felt that she didn't understand riddles very well, and she was a little confused when she heard it.

The wolf mother might mean... that if he now knows something that is being hidden, it could bring about a catastrophe that the world cannot bear?

This continent called Terra is actually a corner of the world, a sanctuary and cradle that has been deliberately hidden.

So, who did this?

Are they extinct humans, or even more ancient and ancient deities?

He wanted to ask again, but the wolf mother was clearly in low spirits and shook her head, saying, "Some things are not yet ready to be made public. You will know when the time is right. Even if you don't want to hear it then, I will tell you. It's just not possible now."

"Don't worry, I won't fall back into a deep sleep anytime soon after I wake up. If you have anything you want to talk about, or if you encounter any difficulties, you can come to the City of Seven Hills to find me."

"You should leave."

Without warning, the wolf mother suddenly said something, and her huge body disintegrated into a thin mist, then disappeared into the air, leaving Lin Lu completely bewildered.

Qiqiu Ancient City, with mountains outside the city.

The mountain peak, shaped like a giant wolf, trembled slightly before returning to calm. The caves exposed by the collapse of the earth were also completely sealed off by the soil pulled by an inexplicable force.

Inside the mountain, the wolf mother, whose spirit had returned to its original form, let out a sigh that no one could hear.

"The cradle is already nearly broken; what does the future hold?"

"Which of the possibilities that leads to the future is the one they choose to stay behind in?"

"Is it a different species, a demi-human, or... Hai Si?"

Are those people still watching over this land?

"Look forward to it, struggle on it... Your trials have only just begun. Step out of your comfort zone and witness the real world."

"A world where even the sky is a false world... cannot give birth to a true future."

-------------------------------------

"Old Wei, that's not very kind of you. Longmen has such a person, and you're just keeping it to yourself instead of telling us old friends?"

Longmen, Governor's Mansion, Study.

Adams Swire sat in a chair at his desk, facing Wei Yanwu, with a half-smile on his face.

Upon hearing this, Wei Yanwu remained calm, raised his pipe and took a satisfying puff, filling the study with a cloud of smoke.

"Hiss~ Phew... So you found out after all? It's not that I didn't tell you, to be honest, I only just found out that he was hiding such a good thing."

"Ha, do you think I believe that?"

Adams glanced at the old dragon, disdainfully waved away the smoke floating around him, and said contemptuously, "Fine, I'll assume you're telling the truth. Well... since you're acquainted with this Mr. Lin, could you ask him for a favor and request another treasure to prolong your life? Our Taikoo Group can afford the price."

"What, twenty years isn't enough for you?"

Wei Yanwu tapped his pipe, his dragon eyes darting around until his gaze fell on the crystal container on the table. The golden sphere lay quietly inside, emitting a faint glow.

"You're really patient. I thought you'd use it the moment you got it. What, are you bringing it here so I can take a look at it?"

"Who would complain about living too long? I don't have your bloodline, I'm not some kind of immortal being."

Staring at the golden tree dewdrops on the table, Adams lowered his head and sighed, "Ah, it feels like just yesterday when we first entered Lungmen. I was young then, but what about now?"

"Old Lin is old, and so am I. We're so old that we can hardly walk anymore. Maybe one day we'll just fall asleep and die."

"Of course, I'll be the first to go. After all, I don't have the strength of Lao Lin. I'm just an ordinary person."

“We’re all getting old, but what about you? You’re still young, and you’ll continue to be young. It would be a lie to say I’m not envious.”

"As people get older, they feel like there's never enough time. There are so many things to do, and the younger generation isn't doing their job. My little granddaughter is quite good, but she's still too young."

"I can't let go. At the very least, I have to live until she's capable of standing on her own, right? Otherwise, wouldn't all the achievements I've built in my life be handed over to someone else?"

The old man lowered his head, his eyes fixed on the golden dewdrops, and mumbled on and on. But Wei Yanwu didn't find it annoying; on the contrary, he felt a little sad and stopped smoking his pipe.

Yes, he is still young. The true dragon bloodline of the Yan Kingdom royal family is born with longevity. If nothing unexpected happens, he will have a long time to live.

But of those old buddies, only a few are left. Now, there are only two left who can sit here and chat with him.

How long can they persist?

Three years? Five years? Ten years?

That's probably the limit.

Watching old friends who once fought alongside you die one by one in front of you, how could you not care...?

Non-vegetation, ruthless Practice makes perfect?

"Fine, let's wait for him to come back... I'll go and beg him, even if it means losing face, I'll get you two more portions."

With a long sigh of relief, Wei Yanwu finally made his choice.

Compared to the lives of his old friends, saving face is not so bad, especially since he has Chen's connections, so the chances are still pretty good.

I knew you wouldn't refuse.

Adams had anticipated this outcome and was not surprised at all; rather, it was a result he had deliberately guided and facilitated.

"I'm sorry, I don't want to play the emotional card with you, but... there's nothing I can do. I came to Longmen this time to invite Mr. Lin to dinner and see if I could try to build a relationship, but he doesn't want to see me, so I can't do anything about it."

"Alright, alright, I know you too well. Let's not argue about this."

Couldn't Wei Yanwu see through Adams's thoughts?

How is that possible.

No matter what, he was the governor of Longmen, the lord of a city, and the one who single-handedly developed Longmen from a small border town into what it is today. How could he not even have this much shrewdness?

However, seeing through things is one thing, but how to do it is another.

He played the emotional card perfectly, and what he said was indeed true. If given the chance, he wouldn't mind letting his old friend live a few more years.

From a personal perspective, he was genuinely willing to do so; from a profit perspective, it would also be beneficial for Lungmen if both Lin Gerui and Adams continued to live.

Lin Gerui controls the underworld of Longmen. It is because of his control that Longmen can maintain its current order. His daughter is still young and far from being able to inherit the family business. Once the gray area gets out of control, the current order will probably collapse very soon.

Swire Group is one of the pillars of Lungmen's business, controlling several city blocks. If Adams dies and Swire Group falls into the hands of others, Lungmen's economic lifeline will be threatened, which is something Wei Yanwu does not want to see.

Therefore, these old guys have to survive, and they have to live as many years as possible.

With a casual wave of his hand, Wei Yanwu nudged the crystal container with his pipe and pushed it in front of Adams, teasingly saying with a hint of trying to ease the tension, "Since it's just the two of us here now, why don't you eat it now and let me see the effect? ​​I've seen a lot of strange things, but this kind of rejuvenation is a first for me."

"Ha, you old man."

Adams shook his head and chuckled, glanced at Wei Yanwu, picked up the golden sphere that was flowing with light from the container, and put it directly into his mouth.

Since Wei Yanwu has confirmed that this thing is fine and usable, what is there to hesitate about?

He hadn't felt young in a long time, so long that he had almost forgotten.

"Uh……"

The sphere was not as hard as it appeared when it entered my mouth.

The seemingly solid crystalline shell softens rapidly the moment it enters the mouth, dissolving into a slippery liquid. Before it can be swallowed, it dissipates on its own and blends into the body's flesh and blood.

The dewdrops from the golden tree are not actually liquid, but rather a product of highly condensed life energy, so there's no need to actually eat them.

After consuming a dew, Adams felt his aging body begin to heat up, a warm current flowing through his blood and infusing his body with new vitality.

His once frail and weak limbs regained their vitality, and even his vision seemed clearer, as if... he had returned to decades ago.

Snapped!

Wei Yanwu took out a small mirror from somewhere and placed it on the table. Judging from its style, it was probably from Lady Wenyue.

Adams instinctively looked over, and a shocking scene came into view.

A faint golden glow flowed across his body, his gray hair was tinged with black, and the wrinkles on his face smoothed out at a visible speed, as if time had reversed on him.

In just a few dozen seconds, he seemed to have traveled back decades, straightening his slightly hunched body and feeling refreshed after a long time.

Twenty years is probably a conservative estimate.

Judging from its appearance alone, the life force of this dewdrop may be more than twenty years. After all, he wouldn't be this young at twenty years old, and Adams still has a vivid memory of his own appearance.

Feeling his body brimming with energy, Adams felt like he was back in his prime. He even wanted to grab a basketball and sing and dance to release his boundless energy.

How could someone who looks 20 years younger have such an effect?