Lu Mingfei, how can you slay a dragon if you don't play the villain?

Su Enxi looked at Lu Mingfei and Chu Zihang:

"As for the Lu family and the Chu family, the only ones who are currently active are you, boss, and Chu Zihang."

Su Enxi's finger traced a summarizing arc in the air:

"The above are the main hybrid forces that are currently active both in the public eye and behind the scenes and can have a substantial impact on the situation. As for those that are more hidden or have already declined, they do not need to be included in the primary consideration for the time being."

"According to what you said, Chen Motong looks exactly like Erii."

She paused, her sharp gaze sweeping over the crowd before finally settling on Lu Mingfei, her tone carrying the calm judgment of an intelligence analyst:

"Based on the Herzog incident, the characteristics of the 'artificial dragon king' project, and the vast resources and ancient knowledge background it requires, it possesses the motivation, ability, and historical foundation, and is most likely to overlap with the 'three major families'."

"The Gattuso family and the most mysterious and deeply hidden Chen family are among them."

“These two companies,” Su Enxi said firmly, “are the ones we need to focus on visiting.”

The firelight from the fireplace danced on everyone's faces, reflecting their different expressions:

A cold glint flashed in Lu Mingfei's eyes, Yuan Zhisheng seemed to be deep in thought, and Chu Zihang clenched his fist.

The target has been identified.

As for the remaining one, we'll find it sooner or later, won't we?

Chapter 155 Road Drawing Two People (Part 1)

The strategic meeting by the kotatsu ended, but the invisible tension in the air had not completely dissipated.

Lu Mingfei's gaze swept past the crowd and landed on Erii, who was surrounded by other girls in the center.

She tilted her head slightly, her clear eyes focused intently on the snowflakes falling outside the window, her long eyelashes casting fine shadows under the warm light, like a tranquil oil painting.

"That's enough for today." Lu Mingfei's voice broke the slightly serious atmosphere. He stood up and looked at Erii with gentle eyes. "Erii, would you like to go for a walk? To see the snow."

"Snow...with brother?" Erii immediately turned her head, her mental message conveying obvious joy. Her beautiful eyes lit up instantly, as if she had plunged into the deep sea of ​​stars.

She almost immediately got up and ran to Lu Mingfei's side, naturally grabbing the corner of his sleeve.

"Okay, together." Lu Mingfei smiled slightly and naturally took her cool little hand in his.

That soft touch always had a strange way of calming the restlessness in his heart.

“However, we need to disguise ourselves before we go out,” Lu Mingfei said.

“Boss, I’m good at this!” Su Enxi volunteered.

“Alright then, come here!” Lu Mingfei nodded.

Su Enxi quickly got up and ran to Lu Mingfei, "Coming, coming!"

Zero merely glanced at them, her icy blue eyes showing no sign of opposition, but rather a subtle gentleness.

Xia Mi wanted to shout, "I want to go too!" but Su Enxi stopped her with a look that said, "Don't be a third wheel."

Liu Miaomiao and Su Xiaoqiang watched Lu Mingfei lead Erii towards the door with complicated expressions, but in the end, they could only watch silently.

Yuan Zhisheng and Chu Zihang nodded slightly and continued their unfinished conversation.

……

Moments later, Lu Mingfei and Erii changed drastically.

Erii was dressed in casual clothes and wearing a bowler hat.

Lu Mingfei, on the other hand, was dressed entirely in black, from head to toe, like a crow.

Wearing sunglasses, even Lu Mingfei's youthful face looked extremely mature at this moment.

Even when he goes outside, no one would recognize Lu Mingfei as the celestial being who caused a sensation around the world.

Stepping out of the warm, spring-like hall of Genji Heavy Industries, a damp, chilly wind carrying snowflakes rushed towards me.

Erii subconsciously shrank her neck and moved even closer to Lu Mingfei.

With a slight thought, Lu Mingfei created an invisible shield that blocked the wind and snow without obstructing vision, quietly enveloping the two of them.

Snowflakes landed on the air shield, instantly melting and sliding off.

"It's not cold anymore!" Erii looked up in surprise, watching the snowflakes melt outside the "barrier" above her head, her mental words filled with childlike joy.

"Yes, this way you won't get cold." Lu Mingfei tightened his grip on her hand and led her into the snow-covered streets of Tokyo.

Mai Shude disappeared into the shadows, silently following a distance behind them to ensure no one would disturb them.

Even in the snow, the bustling atmosphere of Ginza, Tokyo, cannot be concealed at night.

Neon lights cast a colorful halo on the snow curtain, pedestrians hurried by wrapped in thick winter clothes, and shop windows displayed dazzling goods.

All of this was unfamiliar and novel to Erii, like opening a book she had never read before.

They strolled like any ordinary couple.

Lu Mingfei deliberately slowed his pace to match Erii's curious exploration.

"That one, so bright, with lots of little lights?" Erii pointed to a roadside tree in front of her that was decorated with various LED lights, her mind filled with questions.

“Those are Christmas decorations, to celebrate the holiday and make the city look more beautiful,” Lu Mingfei explained patiently.

It's normal that these decorations haven't been taken down yet, given that Christmas has just passed.

"A festival? Beautiful!" Erii looked up at the twinkling lights, her eyes sparkling as if filled with stars.

Looking at her smile, Lu Mingfei felt a wave of tenderness wash over him.

They walked into a 24-hour convenience store.

The warm air, carrying the aroma of oden and coffee, wafted towards us.

Erii was immediately drawn to the colorful beverage bottles.

"So many colors!" she exclaimed in her mind, pulling Lu Mingfei closer to the freezer.

“These are drinks, things to drink.” Lu Mingfei picked up a bottle of orange juice. “This is orange juice, it tastes sweet and sour, and that blue one is soda, it has a lot of bubbles, it’s a bit stimulating to drink.”

"I want to drink this!" Erii pointed to a bottle of strawberry milk with a cute little bunny printed on it.

"Okay." Lu Mingfei smiled and agreed, then took a bottle to pay the bill.

At the cashier, Lu Mingfei took out his wallet.

Erii watched curiously as he handed several pieces of paper with portraits and numbers printed on them to the cashier, and then received some coins and smaller pieces of paper in return.

"What is that?" she asked, puzzled.

“This is money, currency. You need it to exchange for things.” Lu Mingfei took out a 1,000 yen banknote and waved it in front of her. “Use this to exchange for what you want to drink.”

Erii nodded as if she understood, took the strawberry milk that Lu Mingfei handed her, hugged it to her chest, and carefully poked it open with the straw.

When she took her first sip of the sweet milk, her eyes narrowed with satisfaction, like a kitten that had successfully stolen some milk.

"Delicious! Sweet!" Her mental mantra conveyed a pure sense of happiness.

"I'm glad you like it." Lu Mingfei ruffled her hair.

Watching her explore the world like a child and learn the most basic survival skills, Lu Mingfei felt both pity and a subtle sense of accomplishment.

He is no longer that pathetic kid who can only passively accept the world's malice. He now has the ability and patience to guide this girl who has been trapped in a cage for too long to gradually understand the real world, even something as simple as a bottle of milk in a convenience store.

As they left the convenience store, they passed a small park.

The snow covered the benches and slides, making them appear exceptionally tranquil. Several sparrows, seemingly unfazed by the cold, hopped and foraged for food on the snow.

"Little bird!" Erii exclaimed excitedly, pointing at the sparrow.

She instinctively wanted to get closer to take a look, and had just taken a step forward.

hum!

An invisible pressure, originating from the depths of her bloodline, spread out like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, extremely subtle yet clearly!

The sparrows that were pecking at their food were instantly stunned as if struck by an invisible hammer. Their bodies swayed and they fell straight down in the snow with a few "thumps". Their small bodies twitched slightly, as they were knocked unconscious by the dragon power that she had unintentionally released!

Erii froze, staring blankly at the motionless bird on the snow, a hint of panic and helplessness flashing in her eyes.

She didn't understand what was happening.

Lu Mingfei's expression changed slightly. He immediately squatted down, and a gentle yet powerful spiritual force enveloped the sparrows like a warm current.

He skillfully guided Erii's unconsciously dissipating energy, gently soothing and dispelling it.

“Don’t be afraid,” he said, holding Erii’s slightly trembling hand, his voice steady and reassuring, “They’re just asleep for now, you see.”

With Lu Mingfei's intervention, the sparrows twitched a few times, stood up unsteadily, flapped their wings in fear, and fled quickly.

Erii watched the birds fly away, then looked at Lu Mingfei, her small mouth slightly pouting, her mind filled with deep grievance and lingering fear:

"I...I didn't mean to...the little bird is scared of me..."

“I know you didn’t mean it.” Lu Mingfei gently pulled her into his arms, patted her back, and said softly in her mind, “There is a very powerful force in your body, like… well, like when you sometimes accidentally break a toy. You haven’t fully learned how to control this force yet. It’s okay, take your time, I will teach you.”

He cupped her pale face in his hands and looked intently into her eyes:

"See, I helped you just now, and the little bird is fine now, right? So don't be afraid, I'm here for you."

Erii nodded vigorously, gripped Lu Mingfei's clothes tightly, buried her face in his warm chest, and drew comfort from it.

The initial panic was gradually soothed by Lu Mingfei's promise.

"Lu Mingfei...teach me...to control..." she timidly conveyed her thoughts.

"Yes, I'll teach you." Lu Mingfei solemnly promised, his determination to help her stabilize her bloodline and master her power as soon as possible became even stronger.

This is not only about her safety, but also about her being able to truly live freely in the sunlight.

Chapter 156 Road Drawing Two People (Part 2)

They continued their walk in the snow.

I passed by a pastry shop with a sweet aroma, and the window displayed an exquisite and tempting strawberry cake.

Erii slowed her pace again, her eyes fixed on the scene.

Lu Mingfei understood, took her hand and went inside, where he bought a small strawberry cake.