above the galaxy

Chapter 578 A truly filthy heart!
A gentle courtyard.

This is a small courtyard that Tang Fei specially arranged for the old man. It is located in the southwest of the city lord's mansion, with a quiet environment and plenty of sunshine.

Tang Fei knew that those of them who came from the old land especially loved the feeling of sunshine.

I always want to make up for the things I didn't get to experience before.

Even though the old man is completely unaware of all of this now.

Tang Fei also wanted to give him the best.

Just like when he was in Henshan, the fattest piece of the triangular sheep would always be delivered to him.

Lu Siyu then stood guard in the courtyard, staying by the old man's side.

My father has been missing since I was a child.

No one can be seen alive, and no body can be seen dead.

They don't even know if they're alive or dead.

He was filled with both anticipation and malice.
It's better if he's dead. If he's dead, he'll send a message back and put an end to any lingering thoughts.

He finally came back, but then he hid in the basement like a groundhog.

The father and daughter had very few opportunities to spend time alone together.

This way of getting along is fine now.

While Lu was worried about her illness, she could also feel Pianpian's reassurance.

Her father was right beside her, in the sanatorium not far away.

It's a pity I can't speak.

Of course, the father and daughter didn't say much.

When she saw the old man talking incessantly with Tang Fei, as if he had endless things to say, she was actually envious.

She thought to herself, "If only I could have as many conversations with my father."

Just as I was lost in aimless thoughts, there was a gentle knock on the courtyard door.

Lu Siyu snapped out of her daze and looked towards the door.

She knew that the Tang bandits had deployed a lot of men around the small courtyard.

He even had quite a few ghosts around him, whom he trusted most and who were always by his side.
The bandits have just left, so who would come at this time?

Of course, whoever it is, it must be a 'reliable' person.

Unreliable people have no chance of entering the courtyard; they have long been blocked at the perimeter by the ghostly people.

"Please come in," Lu called out in a whisper.

The wooden gate to the courtyard was pushed open, and a slender figure appeared before them.

Lu Siyu's eyes narrowed involuntarily.

Shen Qingping!
She didn't expect that the person who came was Shen Qingping, the commander of the Dushan Army.

What is Shen Qingping doing here at this time?
Shen Qingping stood in the middle of the courtyard, meeting Lu Siyu's scrutinizing gaze, and cupped his hands, saying, "A mechanical genius, one of the two pillars of the empire, I have long admired Elder Lu. I heard that he is seriously ill, so I wanted to come and visit him."

Lu remained silent.

Although her main battlefield is the internet, in that vast and ethereal virtual battlefield.

However, this does not mean that she is naive or ignorant of the ways of the world.

She was aware of what was happening outside.

Shen Qingping's parents were killed by Shen Xinglan, while his own father was swapped with Tang Fei.
Does he harbor hatred in his heart?

It will probably be with hatred in it.

Seeing that Lu Siyu did not intend to invite him in for a visit, Shen Qingping understood and said, "If I am not mistaken, the Shen family is using Dragon Blood No. 7 nutrient solution in the sanatorium. This nutrient solution is plant essence extracted from the Dragon Blood Tree, supplemented with thirty-two kinds of animal and plant essences such as mountain bees and crocodile eggs."

"Of course, I don't know the specific formula either, but I think with the technological level that the Lu family has, they should be able to crack its genetic code."

Lu whispered, looking bewildered.

She never expected that Shen Qingping would not only take the initiative to visit the patient, but also bring such a generous gift.

Based on what he said, Lu could then conduct targeted research to crack the code.
It can save a lot of time and energy, and can also produce the same nutrient solution more quickly, thus prolonging the old man's life.

Before Lu could speak, Shen Qingping bowed slightly to her and turned to leave.

Lu Siyu watched Shen Qingping's retreating figure, her eyes thoughtful.
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Mencius said, "He who wins the hearts of the people wins the world."

This was said by Mencius, not by Lao Tzu.

Lao Tzu said, "I would rather betray the world than let the world betray me."

Oh, that's what Cao Mengde, who had a thing for married women, said.

The books all say that those monarchs and emperors were benevolent, loved their people, and were willing to sacrifice themselves.

However, as history shows, these methods are actually not feasible.

At least, it won't work until you have immense power.

Grace breeds greed, and power spreads fear.

A combination of kindness and severity is necessary to win people's hearts.

This is human nature.

Phoenix spoke so clearly and thoroughly because she didn't want Tang Fei to get caught up in internal strife.

There will be countless similar incidents in the future. If I reflect on myself every time, I'll become a self-reflection freak.
Instead of reflecting on yourself, blame others.

She sees everything clearly, yet she's willing to damage her image to be completely honest.
She is truly a woman of great wisdom.

Tang Fei was deeply moved and hugged Phoenix in his arms once again.

Well, I have no way to repay your kindness, all I want is to have sex with you.

Unfortunately, this is an office.

Phoenix sensed Tang Fei's affection for her and nestled gently and shyly into his arms.

Such remarks should be concise and to the point, without unnecessary elaboration.

Using too much force can actually provoke others' disgust and wariness.

Tang Fei is a smart man; he will understand what he is saying.

Just as the two were getting intimate, there was an untimely knock on the office door.

"Please come in."

Tang Fei released Phoenix and called out.

Lin Hai, the captain of the personal guard, walked in and whispered to Tang Fei, "My lord, General Shen Qingping has gone to Hefeng Courtyard."

Tang Fei's eyes narrowed slightly, and he asked, "What was he doing at Hefeng Courtyard?"

"He visited Mr. Lu and also revealed the core ingredients of Shen's nutrient solution."

Tang Fei and Phoenix locked eyes, but their expressions remained calm.

"I understand." Tang Fei nodded and said, "Go ahead and get busy."

"Yes." Lin Hai turned and left.

"That's a smart person," Phoenix remarked.

“Yes,” Tang Fei said with a deep look in his eyes, “He is indeed a smart man.”
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Dushan Army. Main Camp.

Because Shen Anyuan and Ji Yunfeng's bodies were crushed into a pulp and left without any complete corpses, only a ritual of clothing and headwear could be performed.

They would scoop up a handful of red soil from the battlefield and wrap it in the clothes the deceased wore in life as a tribute.

Shen Qingping couldn't even find the clothes his parents had worn when they were alive, so he could only use a "nothing to worry about" plaque made of top-quality Hetian jade, which they had given him on his eighteenth birthday, as a substitute to express his grief.

Shen Qingping, dressed in mourning clothes and wearing a white veil, knelt before the altar and burned paper money.

Many high-ranking generals of the Dushan Army, including Lu Zhiyong, Hongyu, Chen Ran, and Bai Li, dressed in black and wearing white veils, stood by to accompany the sacrificial ceremony. Upon seeing the Tang bandits approach, they bowed in respect.
"Greetings, my lord."

"I'd like to have a chat with Qingping," Tang Fei said.

"Yes, my lord."

The crowd responded and withdrew in unison.

Tang Fei walked to the memorial tablet, took three sticks of incense, lit them, bowed three times to the tablet, and then placed the incense into the incense burner.

Shen Qingping rose and bowed, saying in a deep voice, "Thank you, my lord, for coming to pay respects to my mother."

"Qingping, please accept my condolences."

"Yes, my lord."

Tang Fei looked at Shen Qingping's pale and thin face and said in a deep voice, "My parents and family were killed by the Shen family, so I have been seeking revenge all these years."

“Your parents were also killed by the Shen family, so you want revenge.”

"The hatred for killing my parents is irreconcilable. I swear I will never let the Shen family get away with this," Shen Qingping said through gritted teeth.

"What you need to do is what I need to do. I will give you my strength, and I also need to rely on your strength."

"I will obey your command, my lord," Shen Qingping said, bowing.

Tang Fei patted Shen Qingping on the shoulder and said earnestly, "We not only have a common enemy, but also a common goal and a bright future."

"I told you on the Red Desert that Shen Wuxiang might die, but the Shen family will not perish. Under your leadership, the Shen family will move towards a glorious future."

"Thank you, Lord."

Tang Fei nodded and turned to leave.

He has said what he needed to say; he will help him avenge his family and give him a bright future.
The rest is meaningless to discuss.

"My lord."

Tang Fei stopped and looked at Shen Qingping with a puzzled expression.

Shen Qingping looked at Tang Fei and said with a sorrowful expression, "My parents died, and I am very sad. But that doesn't mean I want others to suffer the same pain as me."

Tang Fei remained silent for a moment before leaving.

Has Shen Qingping grown to this extent?
Indeed, a greenhouse cannot nurture a pine tree that will last for millennia, nor can a courtyard breed a thoroughbred horse.

Only by experiencing true bloodshed and fire can one be reborn from the ashes.

Once Tang Fei's figure had disappeared into the distance, Shen Qingping knelt down again in front of the mourning hall.

"Mom and Dad, your son has grown up."

"I will definitely avenge you."
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Carp Harbour. North Sea Fleet.

The starship slowly descended onto the deck, with Bai Wuxin leading a group of ghost team members guarding it.

Tang Fei jumped off the starship and looked at Bai Wuxin, teasing, "So you're putting on this welcoming and sending-off ceremony with your own people now?"

Bai Wuxin said expressionlessly, "I was just worried you'd get lost."

It's been a while since I've seen him, and this kid has gotten even more handsome.

I'm a little angry.

“Indeed.” Tang Fei looked at the enormous command ship, which seemed to stretch as far as the eye could see. Without a guide, he really wouldn’t know where to go. He said, “Let’s go and meet our friends who have come from afar.”

Bai Wuxin led the way, and Tang Fei met Chen Binghan, the commander of the North Sea Fleet, and others in the ship's lower prison.

"Hello everyone, I am Tang Fei."

Tang Fei looked around and introduced himself with a smile.

Chen Binghan and the others stared coldly at Tang Fei, but no one spoke.

From a high-ranking officer in the North Sea Fleet to a prisoner, who could feel good about it?
We don't know how they'll be dealt with later.

However, to their surprise, the enemy leader was so young.
Some of the older senior military officers or staff officers had sons who were significantly older than the Tang bandits.

"I'm here to make friends with everyone," Tang Fei said, unconcerned about their reactions. "Of course, because time is precious, we may not be able to get to know each other thoroughly in a short time."

"So, I welcome those who want to be our friends. I can also understand those who don't want to be our friends."

"What would happen if I didn't become friends with you?" Xie Yifeng asked.

"From now on, Carp Harbour will be my family's fishpond. The fish in the fishpond have nothing to eat. Would you mind if everyone helped me feed them?"

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Everyone was shocked.

Although the port is called Carp Port, it's actually home to sharks.

Who will feed them? What will they use to feed them?

The Tang bandits did not choose to chat with anyone proactively; the opportunity was presented to them, and it was up to them to see if they could seize it.

If they are willing to accept my good intentions, then everyone is happy.

If they want to demonstrate backbone, the Tang bandits don't mind.

The fish pond is very large and can hold many people.

"What should we do next?" Bai Wuxin asked.

He's currently in charge of the North Sea Fleet, but all he knows how to do is kill; he can't pilot a warship.

"Lu Zhiyong will send a management team of 300 people, and they will be dispersed and assigned to various ships as technical officers."

"Of course, I know this is just a drop in the ocean. It will take some time to completely replace the command system and technical personnel of the North Sea Fleet."

"We didn't have a navy before, nor did we have qualified reserve officers. The Lu family could provide some, but the wasteland is blocked by Shen Wuxiang's army, so it won't be easy to bring people out."

"Therefore, if the existing command structure and technical team can be preserved, it would be a very convenient thing for us."

Bai Wuxin looked at Tang Fei with a puzzled expression and asked, "Since you want them to stay, why did you look so disgusted just now?"

"Did you notice their expressions when we went in?"

Bai Wuxin thought for a moment and said, "Their faces were expressionless."

"What does this mean? It means they are arrogant and fearless. They think we are reluctant to kill them, and even need them."

Isn't that exactly right?

“Indeed.” Tang Fei nodded frankly and said, “Among the various branches of the military, the navy is the most proud. These senior officers and staff officers who have mastered ship handling skills and maritime combat experience are even more arrogant and do not take ordinary people seriously.”

"However, this would be detrimental to our negotiations. Therefore, I must deflate their arrogance."

"I want to create a sense of urgency and crisis for them, to let them know that I don't absolutely need them. I believe someone will contact me privately soon."

"So, you gathered everyone together for a meeting, then separated them and imprisoned them all so that they would suspect each other, and then you could defeat them one by one?"

"No, I'm afraid they'll be too embarrassed to initiate a conversation with me. You know, when we're running a business, we have to be careful to protect our customers' privacy."

"Your heart is truly filthy."

"What?" Tang Fei asked.

"I still enjoy killing," Bai Wuxin said.

With a single sword strike, a head fell to the ground.

Neat.

Why go through so many twists and turns?

Just then, a ghost team member strode in and reported, "My lord, the prisoner in cell number one requests a meeting."

Tang Fei raised an eyebrow at Bai Wuxin and said, "See? I'm right."

Bai Wuxin turned her face away, not wanting to see his smug expression.

(End of this chapter)