Dragon Clan: Force me to be reborn and slay dragons

Chapter 400: Why only curse the mother? Because there really is a father.

"A flock of ducks swam by under the bridge in front of the gate, come quickly and count them..."

The afternoon was exceptionally quiet, and the clear voices of children rang out outside the private room. Just listening to them had a magical power that made one unable to resist smiling like an aunt.

However, this cheerful nursery rhyme didn't last long. Soon, a child's scream rang out: "Mommy! There are ghosts!! There are two ghosts in the water!"

Amid the child's screams, some busybodies quickly went out to investigate and found a little girl, about five or six years old, sitting by the pond, pointing at the shadows under the pavilion, crying her heart out. So they all squatted down to look.

And guess what?

Hey, there really are two weird-looking things under the pavilion!

Oh my god~
Those who came out to watch the commotion were startled. Even the flag bearers who rushed over were somewhat frightened, thinking that such a strange thing was happening at their workplace in the middle of the day.

Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be two young people who had gone crazy for some reason, having a great time competing to see who could hold their breath or blow bubbles in the small pool.

Seeing that someone had already taken out their phone to take pictures and share them online, the waiter quickly ran over and called the two naughty little devils to come up quickly, lest they get sick from soaking in the water.

Even if someone is physically strong and doesn't develop any illnesses from soaking in the water, it would still damage the restaurant's reputation if they were frightened into having health problems.

However, these two seemed to have some serious mental issues. No matter how the attendants tried to persuade them, they simply refused to move, not even offering a glance, let alone a single reply.

It was past lunchtime, and many customers were chatting and joking after finishing their meals. When they saw something interesting, they all gathered around to watch, pointing and gesturing at the two crazy young men under the bridge, looking as if they wanted to grab some peanuts and melon seeds.

Seeing that more and more people were gathering, the waiter quickly found the manager. Finally, two strong male waiters who could swim jumped into the water and tried to pull the two guys who couldn't understand human speech out.

However, I don't know what these two lunatics ate to grow up like that. They squatted down like they were rooted to the spot, and I couldn't budge them no matter how hard I pulled!
Seeing that the two men weren't enough, the manager quickly called over a few strong waiters to help. They had to carry him away, even if it meant carrying him by hand, otherwise things would get out of hand if they continued to escalate.

While things were bustling around them, in the only private room where no one came out to join the fun, Erii, who had eaten and drunk her fill, finally won a game thanks to Lu Mingfei's deliberate letting her win. She immediately put down the game console, put away the small ornaments, and made a gesture as if she was about to go out for some exercise to digest her food.

Lu Mingfei laughed heartily, turning his gaze to the lively crowd outside. He noticed that the two water ghosts had been lifted up by the waiters and were being carried ashore, struggling like pigs to get back into the water. He couldn't help but smile.

After packing her things and leaving, Erii looked at the noisy crowd with some curiosity, but she didn't like crowded places, so she only stood on tiptoe at the door to take a look. She found that it was caused by those two annoying members of the Chen family, so she didn't pay any more attention. She took Lu Mingfei's hand and walked out, whispering to herself what she wanted to do in the afternoon.

Not long after they left, an ambulance from the mental hospital roared in. Several burly, muscular caregivers rushed out of the vehicle, briefly showed their identification, and then draped two straitjackets over the two mentally challenged boys. They left in a hurry, boarded the ambulance, and sped away from the opulent hotel.

As they passed a young couple in ancient costumes walking hand in hand, the burly male caregivers all gave them a look.

Lu Mingfei smiled. Now there are two control groups. Hopefully, the people under Potato Chips can be of some use and analyze the differences to uncover the secrets hidden in Chen Motong.

but……

Lu Mingfei looked in a certain direction. It seemed that Chen Motong had mentioned that the manor the Chen family used to raise outstanding hybrid descendants was located here.

Since he was already there, Lu Mingfei felt he had to visit the Chen family to see just how bad their education had been to produce a bunch of lunatics.

Among her brothers and sisters, Chen Motong, the little eccentric, seemed to have a milder case of illness.

The afternoon sun filtered through the branches and leaves of the trees, casting dappled shadows that fell on Erii's fiery red hair and bright red dress, drawing frequent glances from passersby.

Lu Mingfei rode an old Phoenix bicycle with his beloved girl on the back. He felt a sense of vanity, as if his precious girl was the envy of the whole world. He didn't dare to pedal too fast, for fear that others wouldn't be envious enough.

However, he couldn't bear to let Erii be exposed to the sun for too long, so he bought her a sun hat and used the Word of Power: Dark Illumination to distort the light and speed up his journey.

After cycling for more than half an hour, passing through several quiet streets lined with green trees, the surrounding noise gradually faded away, and an invisible, tranquil atmosphere belonging to the wealthy class enveloped us.

Soon, a huge wrought iron gate, hidden behind tall trees and carefully trimmed shrubs, came into view at the edge of the field of vision.

There is a guard post at the entrance, and the security guards, dressed in black suits and wearing earpieces, have sharp eyes.

Behind the gate is a winding driveway leading to a vast estate deep within, a blend of Chinese and Western styles.

Lu Mingfei was told by the perception of the Word Spirit Bloodline Jieluo that the black-clad bodyguards at the door were all mixed-race. Their bloodlines were not high, but they had all undergone rigorous training. It would be difficult to rely on them to fight against strong enemies, but they were more than enough to handle ordinary situations.

The security guards also noticed the old Phoenix brand bicycle emerging from the shadows in the distance, and saw a somewhat familiar-looking young man in black clothes, and an even more familiar head of red hair.

Although the boy blocked his view and his clothing style didn't match that of the young lady, his red hair was undeniable.

A group of security guards stood ready, prepared to deal with any sudden attack from that little witch.

However, nothing happened. The boy rode his old Phoenix bicycle to the gate, his gaze sweeping over them one by one. He then pulled the key from the padlock hanging on the handlebars and tossed it to them.
"Please stop the car for me."

One of the middle-aged security guards, who appeared to be the team leader, twitched his eye slightly. He reached out and grabbed the key, but still blocked the doorway. His gaze lingered for a moment on Erii's face, which was mostly covered by a sun hat, with suspicion. He had clearly also mistaken her for someone else.

But he quickly realized that she was just a girl who bore a resemblance to that rebellious young lady, and he reverted to his professional indifference, saying to Lu Mingfei in a deep voice:

"This is a private estate and we do not receive visitors. Please leave."

After saying that, he was about to put the keys back in the basket.

"No, don't you all recognize me?" Lu Mingfei felt that he had overestimated the Chen family. He was, after all, the most talked-about person in the mixed-race world recently, and had even been on the news. How could these security guards responsible for guarding the house not recognize him?

Has he become even more handsome these past few days?
It is said that boys change a lot as they grow up, but Lu Mingfei suspected that the mirror was deceiving him.

"Should we recognize you?" Several security guards frowned and looked at each other, feeling that this guy was probably an idiot.

They were just security guards, carrying walkie-talkies instead of cell phones. Moreover, the matter of slaying dragons and saving the world had nothing to do with them, and they didn't have the habit of watching the news. They had heard of Lu Mingfei's name, but it would be a bit difficult for them to recognize him at a glance.

Upon hearing this, Lu Mingfei thought it made sense. He was just a nobody from out of town; how could he possibly deserve to be remembered by Master Jing?

Without saying anything more, he took Erii's hand and walked inside.

"Stop!" The security chief's face darkened, and he reached out to stop them, while his other hand pressed down on the cane at his waist.

Several other security guards also gathered around, their faces saying, "Are you asking for trouble, kid?"

However, before they could get close, Lu Mingfei casually raised his free left hand and snapped his fingers.

"Lockdown!"

The sound was crisp, but not loud. But the instant the fingers snapped, an invisible yet vast and boundless spiritual force, like the world's largest shockwave, swept through the mental world of the security guards like an overloaded truck!
At the same time, all electronic devices in the manor malfunctioned, surveillance cameras stopped working, and screens went completely black.

After a brief moment of surprise, the security guards returned to their positions like puppets on strings. The one in the lead respectfully opened the door for the two of them, then personally carried the old Phoenix bicycle into the air-conditioned security booth, solemnly locking the U-lock onto the front wheel. He then stood beside the bicycle like a javelin, looking determined to protect the valuable guests' property without leaving their side.

As Lu Mingfei led Erii through the respectful security team, he thought to himself that although Xia Mi was petty, he was quite capable; his skill in manipulating people's hearts was truly remarkable.

No wonder themes of husband-to-wife crime and hypnosis are so popular in Japan; there's a reason for it all.

Strolling along the wide driveway, flanked by meticulously maintained lawns and precious trees, the estate is exceptionally quiet.

It wasn't summer vacation yet, and most of the younger members of the Chen family were still studying abroad, making the place seem rather deserted.

Erii had always lived in a Japanese-style villa, so she was quite interested in this kind of estate and looked around curiously.

On the terrace of the annex not far ahead, four young people were idly drinking tea and gossiping about a certain red-haired shrine maiden.

These are the four siblings who tried to forcibly take Nono away from the airport yesterday, but were forced back by Caesar's domineering protection of his girlfriend. After returning, they were punished by the head of the family and ordered to stay at home to reflect on their actions.

They spotted a striking red figure from afar and quickly walked into view, stopping under a tree and looking up at something, their eyes instantly becoming playful.

"Hey! Look who's back!"

Chen Jiu and Chen Yixuan, who were at odds with Nuonuo the most, grinned and said, "Isn't this our noble Miss Chen Motong?"

"So, did your boyfriend fail to protect you, or do you realize the greatness of a father's love and want to seek your father's forgiveness?"

Chen Qi and Chen Sicheng adjusted their glasses but didn't say anything. They felt something was off, after all, their rebellious younger sister would never wear such a cute dress.

Thinking this, the twin sister, still dressed in a gothic Lolita dress, couldn't wait to start mocking "Chen Motong's" aesthetic sense.

In this era where even praising a Chinese person or belittling an American online can get you attacked, many things related to local culture attract ridicule and contempt from Western-worshipping trolls.

However, her derogatory remarks didn't last long; her laughter quickly caught in her throat.

The next second, they saw a boy in a black robe enter their field of vision, stopping right behind the fiery red figure and blocking their view.

The struggle for the crown prince position has always been ruthless. In order to win their father's favor and take Nono's place, all four of them have worked hard. Unlike the group of bodyguards who are ignorant and have no dreams, they all know who this black-haired boy is.

Putting everything else aside, after learning that Nono had failed in her recruitment mission at Kassel College, they even went to check Lu Mingfei's information. Afterwards, they ridiculed Nono's little bit of cleverness for finally backfiring in the wrong place, criticizing that profiling is not a panacea.

Although Lu Mingfei later rose to prominence at lightning speed and slapped them in the face, it had nothing to do with them. They even blamed Nuonuo behind her back for provoking a powerful future warrior for no reason. If they blamed the Chen family for this, they would have to apologize to all their brothers and sisters.

Now, seeing Lu Mingfei suddenly arrive, because of the lack of timely intelligence updates, they subconsciously assumed that he had been attracted by the news of Nuonuo's return to Beijing and wanted to settle scores with her, and they began to curse inwardly.

Don't ask why I don't curse my father, because this really happens.

Lu Mingfei raised his head, his gaze sweeping calmly over the four young men and women standing frozen on the terrace. A slight smile played at the corners of his lips, though it was devoid of any genuine joy.

"It seems there's something wrong with the Chen family's genes; none of them have very good eyesight."

Otherwise, how could anyone mistake Chen Motong for Erii?

The two are so different in temperament, they can be said to be completely opposite, one is crazy and the other is cute and adorable.

Chen Sicheng adjusted his glasses, stood up, and looked at the two people walking slowly towards him in the distance. He glanced back at the main building behind him, then stood up and greeted them:
"If I'm not mistaken, you must be the famous Lu Mingfei, right?"

Upon seeing his gold-rimmed glasses and the way he wore them, Lu Mingfei immediately formed a stereotype of him as a scheming, refined scoundrel.

Of course, the main reason is that these four people were all injured, and they were easily recognizable as the four idiots who tried to take Chen Motong back yesterday.

"I wonder what brings you to my Chen family manor. If you are looking for Nuonuo, I'm afraid you'll be disappointed. She should be with the young master of the Gattuso family right now."

Chen Sicheng and his three companions were indeed wary of Lu Mingfei, but the main building behind them would be their chance to redeem themselves.

This morning, the mistress returned to the capital and, after seeing her father, came to the manor with the key to stay temporarily. They volunteered to act as her bodyguards to prevent any scoundrels from getting close to her and the key.

This is a rare opportunity to seek their father's forgiveness. If they still bravely step forward to stop Lu Mingfei from invading the Chen family manor when he suddenly appears, even if they fail to stop him, they will have shown their stance and let their father know that they are not cowards.

Of course, the main purpose was to let Father know that they had watched Lu Mingfei break into the core area without doing anything, and that their fate would be a hundred times worse than being confined to their quarters!
Seeing that Lu Mingfei was ignoring his words and continuing to lead his men toward the main building, Chen Sicheng and his younger siblings exchanged a glance and then leaped off the terrace, intending to block Lu Mingfei and Erii's path.

However, before they landed, they saw Lu Mingfei suddenly ignite his golden eyes and look up at them.

"Thump!" X4
The four people had barely touched the ground with their toes and hadn't even regained their balance when their legs gave way and they all knelt down.

Their eyes became empty and unfocused, all their attention vanished, as if their souls had been instantly ripped from their bodies, and their consciousness was trapped in a nightmare!

Erii was amused by their comical stunt of leaping down and staggering to their knees. Before her lips could even curve into a crescent moon, she saw extreme fear, regret, and pleading... a complex mix of emotions twisting together on the faces of the four of them.

"Father, I was wrong, I was really wrong..."

"I've let you down, but there won't be a next time..."

"Please, don't give up on me, look at me one more time..."

"It's my fault for being stupid, for being useless, for letting you down. Please, keep whipping me..."

The four, still immersed in the nightmare, quickly reacted, as if they had been poisoned by a ghost-ghost fruit, and began to wail and plead incoherently, their voices shrill and piercing.

At the same time, they also sleepwalked and raised their hands, slapping themselves hard with both hands. The crisp sound of the slaps was particularly loud in the quiet manor. Soon, the four of them had red and swollen cheeks, and their mouths were cracked and bleeding.

They were completely immersed in their dream, a nightmare woven and implanted into their minds in an instant by Lu Mingfei, based on their deepest fears.

"Tsk, rich people really do weird things." Lu Mingfei didn't expect that the thing these people feared most was actually disappointing their father. He felt that Nuonuo's behavior of disregarding everything to sever ties with the Chen family was absolutely right.

This isn't just wheezing; it's practically like shoe glue sticking out.

(End of this chapter)