Dragon Clan: I am Lu Mingfei, the Intelligence Strategist, the God of Concepts!

Chapter 73 Lu Mingfei: I swear to avenge Old Tang! (5k)

of course.

This was just a fleeting thought in Lu Mingfei's mind.

He maintained a sincere smile on his face, showing no sign of anything amiss. As a model youth of the new era, he still needed to be polite in his interactions with others.

"You're quite interesting, kid." Nuwa's little face was full of curiosity.

She naturally didn't understand Lu Mingfei's complicated thoughts. She deliberately lifted her skirt to reveal her snake-like tail, just to test the reactions of these outsiders.

Previously, apart from the girl named Su Xiaoqiang who remained relatively calm, everyone else was terrified.

She was very satisfied.

"Ordinary people would either faint from fright or think that my snake tail is some kind of snake-like Deadpool that has come to life. Why do you look like you knew it all along? Aren't you afraid I'll eat you?"

Nuwa asked with great interest.

Because Deadpool couldn't bring up the panel... Lu Mingfei's smile remained unchanged, and he gave a slight compliment, "I just suddenly remembered the Nuwa clan."

"Legend has it that they are descendants of Nuwa from the mythical era, inheriting Nuwa's will generation after generation, protecting all living beings. How could they possibly eat people..."

Nuwa chuckled again: "Then you've been playing too much Legend of Sword and Fairy."

Lu Mingfei laughed along with him.

That part was indeed copied from the setting of "Chinese Paladin," but I didn't expect her to expose it on the spot. It seems that this Zhou family head has quite a wide range of interests, not just limited to StarCraft...

The words fell.

Nuwa suddenly stood up.

In an instant, her figure exceeded two meters. Her magnificent Tang dress spread out, revealing the embroidered floral patterns on it. Nuwa looked down at Lu Mingfei from her high position. Her originally bright and dark round eyes suddenly lit up, shimmering with golden light like flower petals.

An aura of empress dowager's supreme power arises spontaneously, magnificent and awe-inspiring.

"Do you know that there is a goddess in the world? A daughter of the emperor emerged from Leize. When Yin reaches its extreme, all things are born. She has a human face and a snake's body, and she can change seventy times in a day. Her belly transforms into a god." She opened her mouth and recited a passage of ancient history, her voice solemn.

"My Zhou family's mixed-blood lineage is descended from the ancient Nuwa, and the appearance of a human head and a snake body has been passed down from generation to generation, forming the Nuwa clan. The heads of the family have all been named 'Lord Nuwa'. We can't wear the big hat of protecting all living beings. But what you just said is right. My Zhou family is indeed not so bad as to do cannibalism. We still have this bottom line."

Next, Nuwa explained that not all of the Zhou family's hybrids are human-headed and snake-bodied. On the contrary, this kind of 'atavistic bloodline' is quite rare. The position of Zhou family head must be held by a member of the Nuwa clan with snake-bodied characteristics, so she was born to be the head of the Zhou family.

In the era before the emergence of the human-headed, snake-bodied tribe, the position of Zhou family head was left vacant, with the elders jointly deliberating on the appointment of the family head.

Lu Mingfei immediately understood.

No wonder my senior brother revealed that Angers, the principal of Kassel College, had sparred with Nuwa thirty years ago... but this Nuwa was only twenty years old. It turns out that every generation of Zhou family head is called Nuwa.

However, it seems that this girl's status in the Zhou family is really not low... It's like the ancestors have appeared to her; she can do whatever she wants. She's too lazy to participate in important family affairs, so she just plays games every day and leaves those trivial things to the 'idle people.' When she's in a good mood, she can even wave her hand to directly promote certain era plans and deepening reforms of the Zhou family.

hiss--

I'm so envious!

After speaking at length, Nuwa smacked her lips, chuckled, and lazily sat back down.

"Now I believe you have truly pulled out the Dragon-Slaying Platform."

'Ding--'

[Favorability 3-4]

"What the hell?" Lu Mingfei was startled and somewhat confused.

However, when he turned his head, he was suddenly stunned.

Zhou Minhao and Zhou Yuxuan, standing on either side of him, had their foreheads covered in cold sweat and their necks covered in bright red goosebumps, looking as if they had just been pulled out of ice water.

now.

As Nuwa sat back down, the two finally recovered and began to pant heavily.

Just now, Nuwa did not merely make a gesture; as the golden light in her eyes shifted, she truly released a pressure that was as tangible as a dragon's might!
The dragon's might was entirely focused on Lu Mingfei, with only a negligible portion of its pressure dissipating onto them.

Even so, they almost couldn't hold on and prostrated themselves on the ground.

Lu Mingfei, who stood at the center of the storm, acted as if nothing had happened.

Simply terrible!
This was the first time they had ever seen someone stand calmly under the dragon's might of Nuwa!

Do you know what the Dragon-Slaying Platform is?

Nuwa stared at Lu Mingfei and spoke to herself, her delicate face radiating an inexplicable glow.

Lu Mingfei thought for a moment, then shook his head and said:

"I do not know."

Nuwa nodded approvingly.

He immediately launched into a long explanation: "The Dragon Slaying Platform is an instrument of torture made by alchemy, specifically used to kill dragons. There are many speculations about who forged it, but there is still no definitive conclusion."

The blacksmith? Xia Hou Wenming?

A name popped into Lu Mingfei's mind; he'd look it up later to find out who it was.

Seeing that the girl was very talkative, Lu Mingfei didn't say anything inappropriate and continued to listen to her with a smile.

He is, after all, the head of the Zhou family, an invincible figure with a combat power of four digits. He is clearly not as risky or limited as Old Tang when he exerts his full strength. It's never a bad thing to raise his favorability.

"...This is a broken sword, but it's unclear whether it broke later or at the beginning. In any case, it doesn't affect its use. A powerful 'living spirit' sleeps within it. This living spirit is the true form of the Dragon-Slaying Platform. It can lend the power of the Dragon-Slaying Platform to the sword drawer, but only if they pass its test of questions."

"Otherwise, not only will you not be able to borrow power, but your own soul will also be trapped inside..." Nuwa said slowly.

Lu Mingfei gave an awkward but polite smile.

"But our Nuwa clan is an exception."

Nuwa changed the subject, saying, "Even if the Nuwa clan cannot pass the test of the Dragon-Slaying Platform, although they cannot borrow its power, at least they will not die inside. Of course, the premise is that they are Nuwa clan members with human faces and snake bodies like me."

"Hiss...that's not bad. Have you tried it?" Lu Mingfei asked, taking the initiative to speak.

"Of course, and I succeeded! In three hundred years, I am the only member of the Nuwa clan to be recognized by the Dragon-Slaying Platform."

After saying this,
The aloofness on Nuwa's face flashed by in an instant, instantly transforming into an extremely boastful and smug expression, as if she were constantly saying, "I'm amazing, right? Come and praise me, right? Come and praise me..."

Lu Ming leans back without tactical movement.

Wow, all that buildup was just to show off!
But to be honest, she really should have acted like that!
Lu Mingfei knew just how outrageous the problem with Duanlongtai was.

Zhou Minhao solemnly said, "Every question asked on the Dragon-Slaying Platform touches upon the essence of the world. If the swordsman does not have a deep understanding of the rules of the world or lacks inner strength, he will be defeated and have to sacrifice his soul. But if he can win the debate, he can also benefit greatly from it."

Nuwa's smile widened: "Indeed, I didn't win easily back then. I fought that living spirit in that spiritual world for two whole days and two nights before finally winning."

"What question did the spirit ask you?... Can I answer it?" Lu Mingfei asked cautiously.

Nuwa waved her little hand magnanimously, "This is no secret in the Zhou family; I've already shared it with them!"

"The question it asked me was, 'When the observer disappears, does the observed world also disappear?'"

"...Good question!"

Lu Mingfei nodded solemnly, "So what was your answer?"

"We must first look at the problem itself," said Nuwa.

"It means that the world is presented only in the observer's consciousness. Different observers perceive the world completely differently. Just as dogs cannot distinguish colors, the world in their consciousness is black and white. Dolphins have a hearing range far exceeding that of humans. Rather than saying they swim in the sea, it would be more accurate to say they swim in waves of sound."

Dogs cannot see the colorful world of human consciousness, nor can humans comprehend the subtle scents that permeate their world. So, if the last dolphin in the world were to die, would the dolphin world also vanish forever?

"I see!"

Lu Mingfei clapped his hands excitedly. So that's what the question about the star meant back then!
Finally, a top student explained it!

"And then what? And then what? What did you say?"

Nuwa was very satisfied with Lu Mingfei's reaction and explained, "Human nature can be born naturally without attachment, and the mind can be without dwelling. The mind becomes one with the world. Even if the observer dies, his consciousness is still integrated with the vast world. Therefore, the world is eternal and the observer is eternal."

"This is what the Diamond Sutra means by 'one should abide nowhere and yet give rise to the mind.'"

Zhou Minhao clapped his hands and exclaimed, "Truly worthy of being called Nuwa! Minhao is completely convinced!"

Although he may have heard this question and answer at least ten times, his reaction at this moment remained unchanged.

"Hehe, it's just so-so..."

A perfectly measured expression of humility appeared on Nuwa's small face.

“…” Lu Mingfei fell silent.

Good heavens! I'm absolutely blown away!

The answer is no easier to understand than the question itself. It's like an old monk exchanging cryptic remarks; it feels profound, but it could also be pure nonsense.

It was noticed that a certain struggling student seemed to be falling behind.

Teacher Nuwa proactively answered the question: "You can understand it as follows: if you compare the world to a musical instrument, if the observer is attached to their own feelings, then they will only capture certain notes that are emanating from the strings. If they let go of their attachment, the observer will perceive the existence of the instrument..."

clap clap-

Lu Mingfei clapped awkwardly. He really wanted to say something like, "Master, stop reading. Maybe I should just go into sports instead..."

"What was the ultimate question that the Dragon-Slaying Platform asked you?" Nuwa asked, her small face close to his. Lu Mingfei hesitated for a moment, then whispered, "It was also 'When the observer disappears, does the observed world also disappear?'"

"So how did you answer?" Nuwa immediately became interested.

"Just like you."

Nuwa: "...?"

……

The air in the hall seemed to freeze for a moment.

Lu Mingfei gave an awkward laugh.

That makes perfect sense!
Just tell me, are they the same or not?

After all that rambling from Nuwa, can it all be summed up with just one sentence: "I don't think so!"

Zhou Minhao and Zhou Yuxuan, who were standing to the side, immediately had strange expressions, as if they had seen a ghost.

However, Nuwa seemed to have seen through Lu Mingfei's thoughts.

After a moment's thought, she said thoughtfully, "I understand."

"What do you know?" Lu Mingfei asked nervously.

“Your answer can’t possibly be the same as mine,” Nuwa bluntly exposed his lie.

"Uh...hehe."

Lu Mingfei scratched his head guiltily.

“However, similar things have happened before. When someone gains the approval of the Dragon-Slaying Platform beforehand for special reasons, then no matter what the final question or answer is, it will count as passing,” Nuwa said slowly.

"You can do that?" Lu Mingfei's eyes widened.

"The answer might lie in your bloodline. Your name is Lu Mingfei, right? ...I'm sorry, I don't have much of an impression of your surname, but you can ask your parents. Perhaps you can get some answers from them," said Nuwa.

“My…parents,”

Two figures flashed through Lu Mingfei's mind, gradually becoming blurry.

Come to think of it, it really has been a long time since I've seen them.

Six years? Seven years? Or more?
I can hardly remember what my parents look like anymore. Only when I occasionally look at family photos from when I was a child can I barely recall the man and woman, and their old building covered with ivy.

Hybrids are a group whose lineage is based on blood ties... They must be hybrids since they gave birth to an S-rank like me, right? And this so-called archaeological project is probably related to dragons?

A sudden surge of excitement welled up in Lu Mingfei's heart, as if he couldn't wait to see them.

but.

I don't have their contact information at all! All these years of communication have only involved sending letters, and even then, it's just one-way communication!
It seems my uncle and aunt don't have any either? No, I'll have to ask them later.

Once this thought arose, it seemed to grow wildly in his mind, like ivy in his memory.

"And one more thing."

Nuwa suddenly spoke, her clear voice interrupting Lu Mingfei's slightly melancholy thoughts.

She spent the time she spent playing games to specifically call Lu Mingfei over, which was naturally not just for him to introduce himself and then discuss the ultimate question of the Dragon-Slaying Platform. Normally, that question is different for everyone. Asking you might mean you're an observer, but asking Lu Mingfei might just mean 1+1=2.

Nature is the more important thing.

“In principle, you have gained the approval of the Dragon-Slaying Platform and can be considered its master. However, this sword is currently mine and cannot be given to you. Moreover, you are not a member of the Zhou family and cannot possess the Zhou family's token for an extended period,” Nuwa said earnestly.

Lu Mingfei blinked, not quite understanding what she meant.

"But you have done a good job in returning the Dragon-Slaying Platform. The Zhou family is not an unreasonable place. After the treasure vault is opened, you can go in and choose one item as compensation for you. The process is a bit complicated, there is a ceremony and so on, and the alchemy matrix needs to be activated. It will be tomorrow. I will have someone come and call you then."

Nuwa then spoke.

This time, Lu Mingfei understood and was shocked.

Is there such a good thing?

He never intended to take the Dragon-Slaying Platform for himself. This kind of precious sword with power is the lifeblood of a large family. Besides, the situation was urgent at the time, and he was just borrowing it... There is no such thing as you being able to ride a bicycle and then you borrow someone else's bicycle and ride it for a while, and that bicycle becomes yours!
And there's another point...

The Dragon Slaying Platform cannot release super-powerful incantations like 'Word of Power: Nine Infants' without limit. The environment in the coastal Nibelungen just happened to be right that day. Under normal circumstances, there wouldn't be so much water element. After he used that sword, it would probably be weak for a while.

There was even compensation?

"Well, that's pretty much it."

Nuwa slightly raised her fair chin, stared at him, and spoke in a very solemn tone.

"Do you have any other ideas?"

"...I have no idea."

Lu Mingfei took a deep breath.

As expected, we underestimated the Zhou family's scale. As the legitimate leader, they are completely different from the Chen family.

Since that's the case, he should naturally accept the benefits that are being given away for free. He just happens to be missing a suitable alchemical weapon... He was so envious when he saw his senior brother wielding the Murasame.

"However, there is something I need to say," Lu Mingfei said after thinking for a moment.

"You said."

"I want to ask how my friends are doing now?"

"Zhou Minhao".

Nuwa waved her hand dismissively and slowly 'swam' back to the computer.

"Yes."

Zhou Minhao stepped forward. "Who do you want to ask?"

"You knew? You knew but didn't tell me on the way here?" Lu Mingfei was shocked.

"Of course I know! But you didn't ask me." Zhou Minhao scratched his head.

"Bull Demon's..." Lu Mingfei took a deep breath.

Zhou Minhao chuckled and then gave a brief account of what happened after he arrived at the Zhou family home that night.

The arrangements for the other passengers on the bus.

After undergoing a series of medical examinations, the Chen brothers, Chen Moxuan and Chen Moming, were temporarily placed under protection... to secretly investigate and gather evidence, laying the groundwork for the righteous attack on the Chen family later.

That's right, this battle is definitely going to happen. The Chen family's actions have seriously crossed the line. Now, the Zhou family elders are discussing how to fight, when to fight, and whether to involve other legitimate families.

The discussion was quite heated... It's just that Nuwa is a hands-off manager, otherwise she would probably be busy to death these past two days.

Nono has returned to Kassel College, where classes have already started. Zhou Minhao revealed that she is probably working on recycled metals.

Yesterday, Su Jiannan returned to Binhai with his secretary and housekeeper. After learning about his situation, the Zhou family directly injected capital into the Su Group, which can be considered a kind of statement. Su Jiannan immediately went back to organize the resumption of work to prevent his workers from causing trouble.

Old Tang needs no introduction; he's in the best shape of all. He's been eating, drinking, and playing games well these past two days, and his mental fortitude is top-notch.

The only one whose situation was slightly worse was Chu Zihang.

He is still unconscious. After unleashing that strike that severed Odin and even the viaduct, he was completely exhausted. In addition, the tension he had been holding for four or five years suddenly eased. The Zhou family doctor said he might have to stay in bed for another two days.

"Brother Chu woke up once last night and ate something. I'll take you to see a doctor in a bit. It's nothing serious," Zhou Minhao reassured him.

"Ok."

Lu Mingfei breathed a sigh of relief; it seemed everyone had a bright future ahead of them.

And so they chatted and laughed.

Old Tang was killed by Nuwa's formation once again.

I spent ages studying the video, but when I actually tried it, I was completely defeated.

"Damn it! Why did Heaven create both Zhou Yu and Zhuge Liang?!"

Old Tang let out a mournful roar, he simply couldn't understand why he had lost so miserably.

"It's so boring, so boring... Life is truly as lonely as snow."

Nuwa sighed. Winning all the time was getting boring, so she immediately prepared to call for everyone to go back to their rooms and play some PSP to change things up.

"and many more!"

Lu Mingfei suddenly looked up.

"What's wrong? Is there something else?" Nuwa noticed this and asked with a puzzled look.

You recited my lines!

Lu Mingfei's expression was serious.

"What do you mean?" Nuwa asked, her face full of confusion.

"Come and fight! I want to avenge my brothers!"

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