Zhu Tian: Starting from the Stand User

Chapter 22 Hungry
"So it was Steve Steele who wanted this miracle?" Diego said with contempt.

He could see that Stiyl had neither the resources nor the ambition. Stiyl was also a pigeon that needed to be led.

"Do you think Steele has the funds to host an event like this? He was a homeless man a few years ago. He couldn't afford such a large sum of money; he was simply pushed into that position. His fate won't be good when this is all over."

If nothing unexpected happens, Steele will be liquidated by the President.

Diego already had his own guesses, but he still asked out of habit: "So there really is someone behind him, right?"

"Who do you think it is? You already have a guess, don't you?"

Diego's answer was decisive: "It's the [state], right? Only the state can come up with such a huge amount of money."

The fact that the remains are wanted at the national level shows that they are more valuable than one can imagine.

Whose body could this be?

Diego looked at Lu Chen with eager eyes. The man before him possessed the remains' ears. If he acted now, he might be able to obtain them. However, he was about to ask more questions, and Lu Chen wasn't close enough to him.

Lu Chen sensed the aggression in Diego's eyes and prepared himself in advance. As soon as Diego transformed, he would immediately launch a counterattack.

Diego casually asked a question that concerned him:
"You also gained strength from this miracle, right?"

"I won't tell you this. Just think of it as me gaining this power."

"I gained the ability to manipulate magnetism from a distance."

This was of course a lie from Diego, he was just trying to trick Lu Chen into revealing his abilities. He also hoped Lu Chen would get close enough to him. As long as Lu Chen got close enough, it would be easy for him to attack.

"Is that so? Then I'll tell you about my ability. I can actually control the weather. It's not a very powerful ability."

It was just a lie, as if no one would know it. Lu Chen could easily tell him dozens of stand abilities, and none of them would be the same.

"It seems we are all blessed with this power, which is really happy."

Diego thought that his ability to control the weather didn't seem very strong, so he could easily get the body from Lu Chen by tricking him over.

"Want to come over for a drink? I brought a bottle of good wine. Let's celebrate our good fortune." Diego made a hypocritical invitation, while reaching into the saddlebags on his horse's back, as if he was really taking out a bottle of wine.

Lu Chen decisively rejected the proposal: "No, I still have to travel. And as I said before, there are pursuers behind me. It's not good to stay here for too long."

"It won't take too long. Have a drink to relieve your physical fatigue. This way you can feel more relaxed on the road." After saying that, he really took out a bottle of wine. Diego was a professional at acting.

"Since there's nothing else to do, I'll leave first." After saying that, Lu Chen prepared to take a detour. Seeing that Lu Chen couldn't deceive him and was even about to leave, Diego said, "The remains on your body are really touching."

At the same time, his body began to change. Sharp teeth and claws grew out, and the letters DIO were printed on his tail.

A dinosaur appeared here.

Lu Chen said quickly:
"Are you ready to fight me here? Don't you want to know why Mandentim's horse is in my hands? Then I'll tell you. You're not the only one who wants the saint's remains. Someone who is neither you nor I can match is chasing me from behind. The President must also be interested in the saint's right eye."

Lu Chen wouldn't panic if a fight really broke out. Diego's weakness was obvious. After transforming into a dinosaur, he couldn't see stationary objects. As long as his original body remained still, he wouldn't be able to detect himself.

Diego immediately realized that Mandentim was probably dead, so he ran towards Lu Chen and asked, "So the people chasing you were sent by the President?"

"Hahaha, you didn't expect that. Our president is actually this powerful. He defeated the two of us alone."

While speaking, Lu Chen had already taken off his cloak, hardened it, and threw it at Diego.

He quickly completed the movement when Diego's vision was blocked, and the stand-in Bodysteel also stopped on the path he had to pass, so as long as Diego got close, he could take the opportunity to sneak attack him.

After Diego flung the cloak away, he realized he couldn't see Lu Chen anymore. Lu Chen must still be there, but he was completely motionless, making it impossible for him to find him. He had thrown the cloak just now to obscure his vision and allow him to move. He must no longer be where he was just now. Perhaps there was a trap.

Lu Chen seemed to have known this weakness from the beginning. He must have come into contact with Johnny, and Johnny and the others knew his abilities and weaknesses. So, had he already exposed his intentions when he mentioned his abilities? So, his claim of weather control must be fake.

This made Diego feel a little uneasy. The man in front of him clearly had his information, while he knew nothing about him.

Diego then removed his Stand and transformed back into the polite and courteous gentleman. Then he saw Lu Chen's Stand parked not far away.

Diego then explained, "I had no intention of fighting you. I just saw a rider appear in the distance. I thought he was a pursuer sent by the President."

Fighting this Oriental would be too costly, especially since there were pursuers behind them. It would be better to seize the remains from Jero and Johnny first. He knew their abilities well, and could easily ambush them in the dark.

Thinking of this, Diego drove his horse forward and galloped forward, leaving this Oriental man with poor horsemanship to block the pursuers from behind. His speed was definitely not as fast as his own.

Looking at Diego's quickly departing figure, Lu Chen shouted loudly:

"I will tell the pursuers that you possess the Right Eye of the Saint, and I will also tell you all the information I have shared with you. The President's power is not something you can contend with alone. They will attack the moment they see you. Forget about cooperating with the President. As long as there is any suspicion of this, you are a hidden danger that must be eliminated."

Diego was extremely angry when he heard what Lu Chen shouted. He was actually fooled by this hateful Oriental man.

He contacted me in order to bring my hidden self out into the open. Knowing so much information naturally put me in opposition to the President, even if I knew nothing.

(End of this chapter)