It wasn't that Chen Wenwen didn't want to leave, but... Liu Miaomiao couldn't be found.
Calls to the phone also went unanswered.
……
While Lu Mingfei and Chen Wenwen were idly strolling under the coconut trees, our classmate Liu Miaomiao was having a great time beachcombing.
She busied herself collecting seashells and conches on the shallows, reaping a bountiful harvest.
Some seashells can be handcrafted into bracelets, and the one on Liu Miaomiao's wrist was made by hand.
Liu Miaomiao's name contains six characters related to water, and she has been deeply interested in the sea since she was a child. This is one of the reasons why she readily agreed to go to the beach when Chen Wenwen invited her.
Her favorite piano piece is Joe Hisaishi's "The Street with a View of the Sea," which she often practices playing herself.
The music is bright and cheerful, yet with a touch of sadness; it's an insert song from "Kiki's Delivery Service".
In addition, Liu Miaomiao's favorite fairy tale is "The Little Mermaid" by Hans Christian Andersen.
She had read it many times and could recite it from memory: In the distance, the water was so blue, like the most beautiful cornflower petals. And so clear, like the brightest glass…
Although the story is a tragedy, Liu Miaomiao was moved by the Little Mermaid's romantic yet sorrowful tale.
The Little Mermaid was willing to give up her most precious possession in order to be with the person she loved.
Even if in the end they are misunderstood and their bodies turn into bubbles.
When Liu Miaomiao first heard this story, tears streamed down her face, and she cried for a long time.
She didn't think the Little Mermaid's selfless actions were something to be encouraged.
But she admired the Little Mermaid's courage and passion for love, which she was willing to do anything for!
Despite knowing it was unrealistic, one of Liu Miaomiao's life dreams was to see the Little Mermaid.
Legend has it that the conch shells washed ashore by the tide recorded the Little Mermaid's song.
Liu Miaomiao picked up a large pile, but unfortunately none of them could make a sound.
She smiled helplessly.
That's normal.
The girl looked up at the distant sea, where the sea and sky met at the horizon. The warm sun shone on the sea, and the waves shimmered in layers, as if hiding a huge secret.
After watching for a while, Liu Miaomiao continued her beachcombing plan, digging as she walked with her small shovel.
There's a clam here, but it's too small, don't want it.
There was a sandworm there, it was kind of disgusting.
Suddenly, Liu Miaomiao noticed a small, snow-white crab not far away, gently waving its claws at her.
"Can crabs get albinism?" Liu Miaomiao asked curiously.
She quickly stepped forward to arrest him.
The little crabs walked sideways on the white sand at an astonishing speed.
Liu Miaomiao quickened her pace, leaving one small footprint after another, which disappeared as the waves crashed against her.
At the same time, Liu Miaomiao faintly heard singing.
The singing voice was so enchanting and ethereal, like a whisper from the depths of the sea.
Liu Miaomiao is skilled at the piano and naturally loves music; she couldn't help but become immersed in it.
Soon, the girl unconsciously strayed from the resort area and headed towards a cave hidden in the nearby rocky beach.
There, she longed for her "Little Mermaid".
Unbeknownst to her, the sea had undergone a new change.
As the light and shadow shifted, in an instant, an island with indistinct outlines appeared out of thin air...
Two flowers bloom, one branch each.
Lu Mingfei met up with Chu Zihang and the others, and saw Chen Wenwen with red eyes saying, "Mingfei, Miaomiao is missing!"
Chapter 77 Orthodox Intervention
Lu Mingfei frowned slightly and reassured him, "Tell me slowly."
Chen Wenwen explained in a low voice that she couldn't get through to Miaomiao on the phone and couldn't find her anywhere...
Liu Miaomiao isn't a little kid, how could she possibly get lost on her own?
Lu Mingfei's heart sank. He exchanged a glance with Chu Zihang, suspecting that they had been kidnapped by Mr. McDonald and that innocent people had been implicated.
At this moment, a commotion broke out among the crowd on the beach; they pointed at the sea and shouted:
"Look! There's something on the sea!"
"Really! It's just a bit far away and I can't see it clearly."
"I brought binoculars, let me take a look... Oh my god! It's an island! And there's a city on the island! A city at sea!"
"Could it be Atlantis, which once sank to the bottom of the sea?"
"Is this still in the country?"
"Why can't it be the Dragon Palace of the East Sea? I've always said dragons exist in this world! The events of 99 can no longer be hidden!"
Following the sound, Lu Mingfei and his companions looked towards the sea. In the distance, an island appeared out of thin air on the horizon, with a city hidden behind it, half-hidden in a thin mist, ethereal and dreamlike.
People suspected it was a mirage, since it was impossible for a small island to appear out of thin air; it must be a projection of a distant island onto the ocean through light and shadow.
Lu Mingfei had exceptional eyesight and could see everything clearly. The entire city gleamed with a cold bronze light, and a giant pillar stood majestically in the center.
Lu Mingfei told Ye Sheng what he had seen.
Ye Sheng's expression changed.
Due to his work, he had specifically studied the architectural aesthetics of the Dragon Clan and understood what those scenes meant.
Ye Sheng's expression was serious as he told Lu Mingfei in a deep voice, "This is the architectural style of the Dragon Clan's cities."
In other words, a dragon civilization site suddenly appeared in the coastal area of Fuzhou?
The matter is of utmost importance; compared to it, the missing Liu Miaomiao and the mysterious Mr. McDonald seem less significant.
If the news is not kept secret and the mixed-race forces around the world find out, it will surely set off a gluttonous feast to divide up the dragon race's heritage.
The throne is in the west, the battlefield is in the east.
It is a well-known fact that there are numerous dragon legacies to be excavated and yet to be excavated in the Eastern lands.
However, Ye Sheng knew in his heart that the guardians of this land would never easily let others have a share of the spoils.
Lu Mingfei didn't care about the Dragon Clan's cultural heritage; he only cared about Liu Miaomiao's safety and wanted to know if her disappearance was related to this thing.
Chen Wenwen, who was standing to the side, listened in a daze.
No problem, we'll use the Great Memory Erasure Technique to take care of it later.
Her lips were pressed tightly together, her left hand gripping her right arm tightly, her heart heavy with guilt, making it hard for her to breathe.
Liu Miaomiao came to the resort at her invitation, and if anything were to happen to her, Chen Wenwen would never be able to forgive herself for the rest of her life.
Lu Mingfei noticed the worry and unease on the girl's face beside him, gently patted her shoulder, and said in a steady voice, "Don't worry, leave the rest to me. I will find her and make sure she is safe and sound."
“…Yes. I believe you,” Chen Wenwen forced a smile.
Afterwards, Ye Sheng found a corner to contact Kassel College and reported the significant situation of the discovery of the Dragon Clan civilization ruins near Rongcheng to the Executive Department.
The decision on their next course of action was made by those above them.
Tourists, unaware of the dragon race, simply take photos and upload videos online, discussing the origins of the mirages and speculating about the hidden treasures they might contain.
What if it's the legendary Penglai Island, holding the secret to immortality?
With Lu Mingfei's comfort and persuasion, Chen Wenwen was escorted home by Jiu Deyaji, and she awaited good news from Lu Mingfei.
After a while, the person in charge of the resort appeared and said that the business was under maintenance and they were going to process the refunds. They would then provide official compensation for everyone's losses.
Tourists were surprised and confused as to why they were being driven away. They could only speculate that it was a mirage, and conspiracy theories, a favorite of the public, quickly took hold.
However, these conspiracy theories didn't last long. All the videos that were uploaded to Youku and Tudou were taken down, and even re-uploading them didn't help.
Hearing the tourists' murmurs and complaints, Lu Mingfei felt for the first time the terrifying power within him.
It doesn't show much normally, but once it's fully activated, it's as terrifying as an abyss.
Ye Sheng said, "The orthodox forces have made their move. Their people should arrive soon. I will handle the negotiations then."
Lu Mingfei had heard of the orthodox lineage; the materials sent by Ye Sheng introduced famous mixed-race forces in various regions.
The only hegemon in the country, the legitimate organization that has stood for a thousand years.
The orthodox system exists in the form of alliances among various families. The leader of the orthodox system is similar to the leader of a martial arts alliance. His power may not be absolute, but he is certainly the most universally recognized and respected.
However, compared to the Kassel College or other mixed-race organizations that are often active and volatile, the Orthodox is quite mysterious and restrained, rarely interacting with the outside world, and even within the country, it presents itself as a reclusive and sage-like figure.
In China, there are some mixed-race people who are not of orthodox descent. As long as they don't cause trouble or cross the line, orthodox people won't enforce regulations or come to check their water meters.
The staff member in charge of guiding the tourists found Lu Mingfei and his group. Ye Sheng took out his Kassel College Executive Department ID, gave them a few instructions, and after they made a phone call, they were allowed to stay there temporarily.
Half an hour later, the local official in charge appeared.
“Sister Zhou?” Lu Mingfei recognized her.
Isn't this Zhou Qinghe, the school doctor at Shilan Middle School?
Zhou Qinghe remained as lazy as ever, and nodded slightly to Lu Mingfei: "You didn't expect that, did you? I have a hidden background. It's not too late to bow down to me now."
Lu Mingfei smiled helplessly; Zhou Qinghe was still a bit unserious in formal settings.
However, he is surrounded by hidden talents, each of whom is highly capable.
This is actually what makes Lu Mingfei special. As Lu Mingze once said, the world does not change according to human will, but Lu Mingfei is an exception.
He is the center of the world, and all stories will revolve around him.
After the script arranged by Lu Mingze was forced to be revised, some things in the script that were not part of the original script will undergo completely new changes.
The ancient bronze city near the sea in Rongcheng is proof of this.
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