Dragon Clan: Force me to be reborn and slay dragons

Chapter 344 Before the matter is accomplished, the cake is divided.

Ye Sheng and Jiu Deya did not return to report. They were physically in Kassel but their hearts were with Lu Mingfei. They informed Mans and then stayed to eat with the boss.

The guesthouse that Su Enxi found was quite large, and she even hired a chef, but unfortunately, he wasn't able to make much of a difference, since they had super spicy hot pot for lunch.

Spicy food is a type of pain. All eleven people present were of mixed race. Although they were not afraid of the pain of being cut by knives and axes, they had little resistance to this kind of pain that directly stimulated their mucous membranes. They were all hissing and spitting throughout the meal.

Even the aloof and handsome Chu Zihang had to drink three bottles of milk to avoid ending up like Fingel, with tears streaming down his face.

Perhaps the only one who wasn't defeated by the super spicy hot pot was Lao Tang.

After arriving in the mountain city, he felt a strange sense of urgency. He didn't focus on enjoying the food at all, but instead drank bottle after bottle of ice-cold beer, mainly to drown his sorrows.

After dinner, Erii, who had been clamoring for spicy hot pot, played a defeat CG and walked into the bathroom with a slightly swollen, bright red face, to wash off the hot pot smell and cool down.

Lu Mingfei couldn't stop smiling. This girl was quite naive, but she was also a little glutton. She would eat whatever he put on her plate, even daring to try things like pig brains that most people would find hard to eat, and even taking a couple of bites of chili peppers that were soaked in "broth".

In contrast to Erii, who is both gluttonous and unappetizing, Xia Mi is much more cunning. She always makes Chu Zihang try the spicy food first and even steals his milk. She doesn't show much of a disheveled appearance. In a TV drama, she would be sweating profusely, making people's mouths water.

After cooling off in the air conditioning for a while, everyone got to do their own thing.

Jiang Wanzhi set off to pick up her parents, while Zhou Minhao went to the Kuimen Project Command Center with Lu Mingfei, Chu Zihang, Xia Mi, and others. Lao Tang, Long Ma Xun, and Erii stayed home.

Xia Mi shouldn't have gone, but Lu Mingfei still invited her. This little dragon girl was too cunning and clever, and he was afraid she would come up with some tricks if he left her behind.

The two places are not far apart, and it only takes about ten minutes to get there.

This was Lu Mingfei's first time visiting the Kassel branch's base in China, and it was nothing special.

Professor Mans and Caesar had been waiting for a long time. When the former saw Lu Mingfei and Chu Zihang walking at the front, a kind smile appeared on his usually serious face.

Only Ye Sheng and Caesar were not confident that the Kuimen plan would proceed smoothly.

But if you add these two handsome guys who shone brightly and even carried the whole operation in the Japanese God-Slaying Operation, then he can rest easy.

"Hello, Lu Mingfei. I am Mans Rundstedt, Professor of Magic Mechanics Design at Kassel College."

Rundstedt?
Lu Mingfei shook hands with him, his eyes looking slightly strange.

The Kassel College has Guderian and Manstein alumni, and now Rundstedt has popped up. It's really hard to tell if it's the parents' weird naming sense or if Nazi German generals and marshals were reincarnated and re-employed.

He genuinely wanted to ask Guderian and Manstein if they had a mutual friend named Rommel, nicknamed the Desert Fox.

Professor Mans did not overlook the others because of Lu Mingfei's extraordinary combat power. He greeted Chu Zihang, Xia Mi, Zhou Minhao and even Fingel. The German meticulousness was fully reflected in him.

Taking advantage of this moment, Lu Mingfei approached Caesar and, in a very familiar manner, put his arm around his shoulder: "Hey, Young Master Caesar, long time no see."

“It’s been less than a week since we last met.” Caesar did not break free from Lu Mingfei’s arm. Although he was of noble birth, he did not reject this kind of “brotherhood” and even mingled with the student council members during training and activities.

“Haha, there’s an old Chinese saying, ‘A day apart feels like three autumns.’” Lu Mingfei chuckled. “I thought you had just experienced the terror of life and death and would go back to Kassel to rest for a few days. I didn’t expect you to be back to slaying dragons so soon.”

It was quite a coincidence. He had previously asked Fingel to find a way to lure Caesar to the country, but before they could even take any action, this young master came over on his own initiative.

Perhaps it was because he was just a spectator in the God-Slaying Operation, with no way to use his strength, that he wanted to come here to prove himself.

Caesar did come to China with the intention of proving himself, but he certainly wouldn't say it like that, after all, a man has his pride.

"I had a mission, so I came," he said calmly. "And you, what brings you here too?"

Upon hearing this, Lu Mingfei withdrew his arm from Lu Mingfei's back, his expression slightly complicated: "If a Dragon King were to be resurrected in Italy, would you go?"

Caesar nodded slightly, realizing he had asked a question that was essentially meaningless.

Professor Mans was just about to invite everyone into the conference room to discuss the details of the Kuimen Project when footsteps suddenly came from outside the door.

Representatives from the Tang and Zhou families arrived together, entering the command center with an imposing air. As key partners in this operation, these two powerful families naturally wouldn't be absent from crucial meetings.

A film co-produced by three parties cannot be without their names.

To cooperate with Kassel College, the Tang and Zhou families naturally wouldn't send young people to take charge; instead, elders from their clans would handle the matter.

Lu Mingfei disliked dealing with Lao Deng the most, especially with the elders of these powerful families. But perhaps because of his own infamous reputation, these usually aloof and arrogant family tycoons looked at him with a hint of affection, as if they were looking at their own nephews and nieces.

He glanced at Zhou Minhao, shrugged, and said that Zhou Minhao was the only remaining member of the Lu family currently active in the open, and that the Lu family might rise again under his leadership. He added that the Lu family's ancestors had a good relationship with the Tang and Zhou families, so they would naturally welcome him with a smile.

Of course, the most important thing is that Lu Mingfei's combat power is too strong, so it is impossible not to take him seriously.

When news of the complete annihilation of Solomon's Temple party arrived last night, the Zhou family elders clapped their hands in celebration, but were also secretly alarmed. This young man from the Lu family was not only skilled at slaying dragons, but also ruthless towards humans; he could be a great man! A great man!
Lu Mingfei understood, but he still couldn't help feeling somewhat disappointed.

Sure enough, novels are all lies. Where do so many fools come from who would knowingly offer up a scene of showing off and getting humiliated? While scions of established, powerful families might not be sensible, they certainly understand the pros and cons. Families that have survived for centuries are masters of assessing situations; anyone lacking common sense wouldn't appear before Lu Mingfei.

As a result, the afternoon tea party between Kassel College and Lu Mingfei turned into a casual chat between the elders of Tang and Zhou's families and Lu Mingfei, while Professor Mans, who wanted to interject, didn't know how to do so.

There's nothing we can do but see what others are saying.

“Mingfei, my second uncle’s cousin’s nephew fought alongside your great-grandfather in Xuzhou. They killed hundreds of Japanese soldiers and several mixed-race Japanese kids. My second uncle’s cousin’s nephew still keeps the guns he used in the war.”

“Young friend Mingfei, your great-grandfather had a past with my Zhou family. Back then, Mr. Lu was determined to kill the Qing emperor and overthrow the imperial system. My Zhou family also had an elder who walked the revolutionary road with him, but unfortunately…”

Listen to this, they talk about their family history and how impressive it is, but what does Kassel College have to offer?
Professor Mans and Angers are on good terms and know about the day of mourning a hundred years ago. But how did he say that? It means that we actually have a history to tell. Back then, your great-grandfather was one of the first members of our Lionheart Society. He and a large group of people stayed at the Kassel Manor. Only the principal survived. Thus, the world's strongest dragon slayer was born. But now he is old and hopes to have a successor to inherit his mantle. And you, with your extraordinary physique, are the only candidate to lead the future.
What a joke! People are reminiscing about the glorious past, and you're here saying how tragically and heroically your great-grandfather died, leaving no body behind. The Chinese people's most cherished tradition of returning to their roots has become a pipe dream. Oh, right, back then, it was the principal who, despite being seriously injured and on the verge of death, burned your grandfather and others together and then buried them on the spot. How utterly out of place!

Professor Mans is a serious and somewhat rigid person who speaks rather bluntly. Although he can't participate in the conversation, he knows who can get involved.

He glanced at Fingel, who was sitting next to him, holding a cup of tea and listening intently, and gave him a look that said, "You're usually the most talkative guy, so hurry up and steer the conversation in the right direction. Stop chatting about everyday things, or it'll be dark soon!"
However, Fingel and Xia Mi were so engrossed in listening, just like the loyal listeners of the village intelligence department, that they completely missed Professor Mans's hint.

Just as he was about to break up the endless small talk and get down to business, the Tang family representative brought up the matter concerning the King of Bronze and Fire.

"It is truly astonishing that the Dragon Tomb of the King of Bronze and Fire is located beneath the Yangtze River. Our Tang family has been rooted here for hundreds of years, yet we were unaware that a real Dragon King was sleeping beneath our feet. We only found out through the help of foreigners."

The Tang family representative bowed and said, "We owe this to you, Mingfei. Otherwise, we might still be completely unaware and kept in the dark until they actually found the Dragon King's Tomb and caused a stir."

The Zhou family echoed this sentiment, saying that Lu Mingfei truly lived up to his reputation as a descendant of the Lu family, possessing an unwavering sense of responsibility. Even without knowing his origins, this sense of responsibility to protect China was ingrained in his very being.

Professor Mans's lips twitched. These mixed-race families were really something, always trying to sow discord among Cassel, as if they were afraid that Lu Mingfei would be kidnapped by them.

But now is not the time to dwell on such things. He'd gotten used to being openly and subtly disliked lately anyway. He cleared his throat and said seriously:
"Gentlemen, the Bronze and Fire King has not yet awakened, making this the perfect time. If we can find the Dragon Tomb before it emerges from its cocoon, we might be able to bring it back intact for research."

He unfurled a projection displaying detailed scans of the explored waters, highlighting several blank areas:

"Moreover, it is rumored that Norton, the King of Bronze and Fire, once forged an alchemical weapon powerful enough to kill other dragon kings—the Seven Deadly Sins. It should be buried with it under the Yangtze River. If it can be found, when other dragon kings are resurrected in the future, we will no longer have to worry about how to break through their defenses and cause considerable damage."

As he spoke passionately, painting a beautiful picture, he failed to notice that Fingel was quietly shielding everyone in front of him, holding a cup of tea and trying to conceal his presence.

Professor, you really dare to speak your mind! I admire you!
While pondering to himself, Fingel didn't forget to peek at the reactions of the others.

The representatives from the Tang and Zhou families looked solemn, seemingly weighing whether they wanted to maximize their gains in this operation or minimize the harm, avoiding exposure or injury to innocent people.

Caesar's icy blue eyes flashed with fighting spirit. This young nobleman actually wanted to fight the Dragon King in a real battle, but the commotion he would cause would definitely attract everyone's attention. Perhaps he would be holding a sniper rifle and engaging in a passionate firefight with the Dragon King, while the local armed helicopters were already shining their spotlights on him, ordering him to lay down his weapons and surrender.

Chu Zihang remained expressionless as always, making it impossible to guess his thoughts.

As for Lu Mingfei and Xia Mi, who were the focus of attention, the former had a calm expression, with an invincible loneliness that made anyone feel at ease and confident that they had the game in the bag.

But Finger knew that with Lu Mingfei around, Kassel College would most likely struggle and end up getting nothing.

As for the latter, Xia Mi was like a naive newbie listening to a story, with an innocent and curious look on her face, showing no sign that she might be a traitor.

Tsk, the Yangtze River's back waves push the front waves, and the front waves die on the beach. The ancients were right.

With the acting skills of today's juniors, he, who earned his Best Actor award purely through hard work and time, will eventually be replaced!
After listening, Lu Mingfei asked a soul-searching question: "Then here's the question: if the Dragon King's cocoon and the Seven Deadly Sins are found, who gets them?"

This is an issue that cannot be ignored. Previously, neither the Tang nor Zhou families nor the Kassel College had expressed any opinion on this matter, only thinking about finding the Dragon King's Tomb together and getting the items before considering how to distribute them.

But Lu Mingfei wasn't about to sit idly by and watch them succeed. He took Constantine and the Seven Deadly Sins away to divert attention first!

His meaning is clear: since you all want me to take action, we need to clarify the ownership of the spoils, after all, I'm not here purely for charity.

Professor Mans knew that there was a deeply hidden organization behind Lu Mingfei, and the Tang and Zhou families had also heard of it. They had not considered Lu Mingfei before, but now that he had come and agreed to help, he naturally had the right to share the spoils.

The Zhou family didn't really care. They were happy to have someone help share the responsibility of defending the country and protecting the people. If Lu Mingfei took care of the King of Bronze and Fire and they didn't need to do anything, they could just leave without taking anything and go home.

Although the Tang family coveted the legacy of the King of Bronze and Fire, they would not compete with Lu Mingfei, who was destined to become a trendsetter. After all, if the Dragon King were to truly revive, they would risk their lives to send him back into the cycle of reincarnation.

With Lu Mingfei taking charge, they can continue to live a peaceful life without losing a single soldier, so why not?

So the pressure fell on Kassel College.

Professor Mans looked at Lu Mingfei and wanted to say, like the Tang and Zhou families, that he could choose whatever he wanted, but he really didn't dare to say it.

After all, Kassel College truly contributed manpower, money, and effort, unlike the other two colleges, which merely watched from the riverbank and only took action after finding the Dragon King's Tomb.

"We need to ask the principal for permission."

(End of this chapter)