On the Ark.

"What's wrong, Mu Yue?" Lin Ye made Mu Yue stand up straight and asked, "How did you know I was here? What happened to your 'Haha'?"

Before Mu Yue could speak, a mature male voice suddenly rang out behind her: "I never expected that the famous 'Mr. Blood' would actually be Doctor Lin Ye."

Lin Ye raised his head and saw Wei Yanwu standing behind Mu Yue. The latter's meaningful smile made him feel quite helpless.

I was originally thinking of avoiding Wei Yanwu, but now it seems I was completely overthinking it.

Wei Yanwu slowly said, "Originally, I brought Mu Yue here with the idea of ​​letting her broaden her horizons and relax, so she wouldn't be stuck at home with 'Haha' all the time. I never expected that she would meet Dr. Lin, or rather... Mr. Xue."

...So, is this really Wei Yanwu? To broaden his daughter's horizons and help her relax, he brought her to such an event. This is probably the ultimate form of education. It seems there are just too many things that rich and powerful people can and want to do. That's what Lin Ye originally wanted to think, but now he was more worried about Wei Yanwu discovering his identity. After all, the actual leader of the Dragon Gate isn't someone easily fooled.

He wondered if Warfarin was still by the phone. If she was, she should have heard Wei Yanwu's voice by now. It would be better to let a vampire who had lived longer handle this situation. However, before he could speak, Wei Yanwu laughed again: "By the way, 'Mr. Blood,' please give my regards to Ms. Warfarin. It's been many years, and I miss her very much."

Lin Ye opened his mouth slightly, but couldn't say a word.

Wei Yanwu's single sentence contained multiple meanings, leaving Lin Ye momentarily at a loss for words.

Fortunately, Mu Yue came to the rescue in time: "Veterinarian, please go and take a look at 'Haha', it's in a lot of pain."

Mu Yue's words brought a helpless smile to Wei Yanwu's face. It was clear that his biological daughter, Mu Yue, was probably the biggest weakness of this leader of the Dragon Gate: "Regarding 'Haha,' we have consulted many veterinarians, or rather, we have consulted almost all the veterinarians in the Dragon Gate, but none of them have been effective. You should know why."

Lin Ye nodded. He still remembered the dog named "Haha." After all, Mu Yue had gone so far as to give him the pistol Wei Yanwu had given her—the Colt Python—in order to cure the dog. The python had become Lin Ye's greatest asset in Chernobog, something extremely important… But digressing, Mu Yue's "Haha" didn't actually have any particularly serious illnesses. Its only problem was that it was incredibly old, and because of its age, it suffered from various ailments. If it weren't for the wealthy Wei family hiring so many doctors to prolong its life, it would have died long ago.

Aging is an incurable disease, one that even the gods cannot cure.

“Even so, Mu Yue still wouldn’t give up.” Wei Yanwu stroked Mu Yue’s head and said, “She kept saying that you could cure ‘Haha’, and only you could cure ‘Haha’, and she kept trying to get me to come to you. But even though Lungmen and Rhodes Island are partners, they wouldn’t go to such lengths for a dog.”

Mu Yue said somewhat displeasedly, "Dad, haha ​​is our family."

"Alright, alright, Haha is family." Wei Yanwu had no choice but to compromise. "Later, I'll have Dr. Lin Ye... no, I'll have Mr. Xue give Haha a proper check-up. Is that alright now?"

"Mr. Blood?" Mu Yue asked, puzzled. "Isn't that the name of the veterinarian?"

“You don’t understand,” Wei Yanwu said calmly. “Dr. Lin Ye is more than just a veterinarian.”

Wei Yanwu's voice wasn't quiet; any scholar present could hear it if they paid attention. Then, upon learning Lin Ye's identity as "Mr. Blood," they all showed expressions of surprise. Because "Mr. Blood" only existed in legends and online forums, never appearing in real life, everyone's knowledge of him consisted only of his unparalleled knowledge and incomparably foul temper. Many present had been scolded by "Mr. Blood," but beyond that, they knew virtually nothing about him.

Now, Mr. Blood has finally appeared, and he is such a young-looking man. How could this not surprise them? The scene gradually became a little turbulent.

This puzzled Lin Ye, as Wei Yanwu's words just now clearly indicated that he knew Mr. Blood was Warfarin.

Why doesn't he expose himself?

Was it to save face for himself, or for Rhodes Island? Even if he didn't want to expose himself, there was no need to lie with him in public and solidify Lin Ye's identity as "Mr. Blood" in front of so many scholars under the identity of Wei Yanwu.

What exactly is Wei Yanwu up to?

Lin Ye had no time to care about the female researcher's expression now; he was only looking at Wei Yanwu, trying to glean something from Wei Yanwu's smiling eyes. Unfortunately, he couldn't see anything, as Wei Yanwu, who had been in charge of the Dragon Gate for many years, possessed a level of shrewdness far beyond Lin Ye's reach.

Fortunately, Wei Yanwu extended an invitation to him: "Can we go outside and have a chat, Mr. Xue?"

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Author's note: To better plan the upcoming plot (Mostima's arrangements), I'll only be updating 4K today. Merry Christmas Eve everyone!

Chapter 438 Strange People

After Wei Yanwu's little interlude, Lin Ye wasn't in the mood to listen to the rest of the seminar (not because he couldn't understand what the experts from various fields were saying). He only listened attentively when Eyjafjalla spoke, and he had to admit that although Eyjafjalla seemed like a gentle and delicate girl on the surface, she was not at all intimidated in this situation.

She presented what she had prepared perfectly, and the female researcher Lin Ye had expected to interrupt didn't speak during Eyjafjalla's presentation. Whether she was intimidated by Lin Ye's false identity or because reality is ultimately different from the novel's plot, Lin Ye was of no use whatsoever, remaining in a state of pretending to know everything from beginning to end. Fortunately, no one asked him to speak or ask him any questions, which allowed him to escape unscathed.

After the seminar ended, Lin Ye finally breathed a sigh of relief. All he wanted to do was go back to his hotel and get a good night's sleep.

However, Mu Yue kept pestering Lin Ye, insisting that he go to her house to see "Haha." This put Lin Ye in a difficult position, as he had only recently rejected Wei Yanwu, and it seemed very strange for him to visit Wei Yanwu's house at this time. Although his purpose was to treat the dog, the dog was truly beyond saving, and even if he went, there was nothing he could do. It was impossible for him to become several years younger just by touching the dog.

However, he couldn't bear to refuse Mu Yue's request, so he finally resorted to a compromise: he would visit her again in a few days. Although Mu Yue was somewhat reluctant, the butler Wei Yanwu had sent to look after her arrived and was going to take her home, so she had no choice but to keep urging Lin Ye to come. Then, she would turn back every few steps, looking at Lin Ye with pitiful eyes. Fortunately, Lin Ye was determined and not a lolicon, otherwise he would have followed her along happily.

"I never imagined that you were also an expert in veterinary medicine, senior." Standing next to Lin Ye, Eyjafjalla said in a very admiring tone, "You are truly amazing, senior."

Lin Ye: "..."

If anyone else had praised him like that, Lin Ye would probably have accepted it without hesitation, but Eyjafjalla was an exception. Lin Ye knew all too well just how talented this seemingly harmless girl truly was. Take the seminar they just attended, for example; Lin Ye hadn't seen anyone younger than Eyjafjalla. The invited scholars were either old or bald; compared to them, Eyjafjalla was a breath of fresh air.

Compared to Eyjafjalla... aside from his unparalleled sterilization surgery skills, which allowed him to easily surpass Eyjafjalla, Lin Ye's other medical knowledge was nowhere near her level.

So he quickly changed the subject: "Has the investment for Longmen been approved yet?"

“I don’t know yet.” Eyjafjalla shook her head and said, “Besides, it won’t be announced on-site. Lungmen still needs to discuss it. After all, this is not a small investment, but a large sum of money, which requires Mr. Wei Yanwu’s approval. However, I didn’t expect Mr. Wei Yanwu to not attend the seminar. I thought that since he was already here, he would definitely not miss it.”

Lin Ye said, "They're probably quite busy, after all, they have to manage the entire Dragon Gate."

“That’s true.” Eyjafjalla nodded, then looked at Lin Ye, “Senior, what did you talk about with Mr. Wei Yanwu when you went out earlier?”

Are you curious?

"Yes, I didn't expect you to be so amazing, and to have such a good relationship with Mr. Wei Yanwu."

Lin Ye really wanted to say that he and Wei Yanwu had no real connection. Their only connection was Wei Yanwu's daughter, Mu Yue, and his dog, "Haha." Besides that, there was really nothing else he could offer. As for Wei Yanwu's earlier attempt to poach her, Lin Ye thought about it and decided not to tell Ayjafjalla, because there was no need.

The two walked out of the conference room together and saw Ceylon, whom they had met before, outside.

Beside Ceylon stood a Felin woman with long silver hair and a crossbow on her back. As Lin Ye looked over, she also raised her head. Their eyes met, and Lin Ye sensed a dangerous aura emanating from her golden pupils. This surprised Lin Ye; it was the first time he had ever seen such murderous intent in the eyes of a Felin.

"Are they bodyguards?" Lin Ye muttered to himself softly, "As expected of a young lady, she even has bodyguards."

Eyjafjalla heard Lin Ye's words and asked, "Senior, do you also want a bodyguard?"

“That’s not how it works,” Lin Ye said. “People who can afford bodyguards are people with a certain status and position. Think about it, wherever you go, you’re always accompanied by three or four bodyguards in black suits and sunglasses. Isn’t that a very prestigious thing? Just standing there, you don’t even need to say a word, your aura is already there. Tsk tsk tsk, that’s what men aspire to.”

Eyjafjalla tilted her head: "I always feel that there's something a little strange about your pursuits, senior."

Oops, I think I accidentally revealed my vanity in front of my cute junior.

Lin Ye coughed twice to cover up his misunderstanding: "I mean, most ordinary men would have that kind of pursuit, but I don't. I pursue something more noble."

"As expected of a senior!" Eyjafjalla believed it.

This only made Lin Ye feel even more ashamed.

At this moment, Ceylon also noticed Lin Ye. She looked at Lin Ye, bit her lip lightly, as if she had made a difficult decision, and walked towards Lin Ye.

“Mr. Blood.” Ceylon stood before Lin Ye, holding a white book in her hands. “Although we had some unpleasantness before, I still hope to receive your guidance. This is my graduation thesis, about Originium. If possible…”

Ceylon seemed hesitant, but Lin Ye breathed a sigh of relief. He had thought that Ceylon had come with her bodyguard to cause trouble.

He couldn't really offer guidance or anything like that; he wasn't an expert in Originium. But if it was a paper, he could take it back to Warfarin; that wouldn't be a problem. He nodded and agreed.

Ceylon immediately looked surprised: "You agreed?"

"Why not agree?" Lin Ye shrugged. "Give me your contact information, and I'll contact you directly after I've read it."

Ceylon was completely surprised that it would be so easy. She thought Lin Ye would definitely refuse. It seems that the real Mr. Blood is not as difficult to talk to as he appears online.

Ceylon happily gave Lin Ye her graduation thesis and contact information, saying, "Thank you so much. If you ever come to Siesta City again, please give me a call so I can show you some hospitality."

Lin Ye naturally agreed, and then Ceylon and her bodyguard left.

After they had walked away, Eyjafjalla said, "The person who was standing next to Miss Ceylon just now is an infected person."

"Hmm?" Lin Ye looked at Eyjafjalla with some surprise. "You can sense that?"

“Hmm.” Eyjafjalla nodded. “The body temperature of an infected person is different from that of a normal person, which is easy for me to detect.”

"Really?" Lin Ye looked at Ceylon's retreating figure, somewhat puzzled. "Isn't she some rich young lady from the city? Why would she hire an infected person as a bodyguard?"

Although more than half of Rhodes Island's members are infected, it's still difficult for infected people to find work elsewhere, especially as bodyguards. Non-infected people rarely trust infected people to be their bodyguards, especially those with power and influence. This was the reason for Lin Ye's confusion, but no one could answer his question. He didn't dwell on it, and just as he was about to leave with Eyjafjalla, he turned around and bumped into someone walking towards him.

"Ah, sorry." Lin Ye apologized subconsciously, but the other person ignored him and walked past him without stopping.

What's wrong with this?

Lin Ye turned around somewhat annoyed and saw a black raincoat fluttering in the wind.

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Author's note: Merry Christmas everyone!

Speaking of which, how did Lin Ye suddenly get the nickname "Grandpa Lin"?

Chapter 439 If you're soaking wet, hold me tight! (3K)

"Aren't you sure you're not conspicuous dressed like that in broad daylight?" Wei Yanwu glanced at the man in black robes standing next to him in the office and said indifferently, "Why don't you just come to my office and find me? You can at least carry a flag so that no one can see you."

“There’s no need for sarcasm, Mr. Wei.” The man took off his hood, revealing a very burly face. “Many of those scholars know me, so I had to dress up a bit to come here. Besides, I’m wearing Yan Kingdom clothing, so as long as they don’t see my face, they won’t think of me as being from Ursus.”

As Wei Yanwu lit his pipe, he asked, "Since when have the emperor's guards had to act so furtively?"

“This level of disguise is necessary,” the man said expressionlessly.

“You could have chosen a better time to come see me.” Wei Yanwu put his pipe to his lips and said slowly, “But I really didn’t expect you to come in person. So, what is it?”

The man took a list out of his pocket and spread it out on the table.

Wei Yanwu glanced at the names on the list, then his eyelids twitched slightly. Even someone like him couldn't remain expressionless when he saw this list.

"That's going too far," Wei Yanwu said calmly. "These are all guests I invited."

“The emperor will pay a sufficient reward,” the man said.

"If so many scholars disappear from Longmen at the same time, Longmen will become a laughing stock of the whole world."

"The emperor will pay a sufficient reward."

"That's too greedy; anyone would think it's wrong."

"The emperor will pay a sufficient reward."

The man repeated the same sentence three times, and after the third time, Wei Yanwu's face finally darkened.

"Is the Emperor threatening me?" Wei Yanwu crossed his arms, his dragon-like eyes appearing and disappearing in the white mist.

“No, of course not.” The man said the same thing for the fourth time. “It’s just that the emperor will pay a sufficient reward.”

As he spoke, he flipped the list on the table over, which listed the rewards for the tasks.

After just one glance, Wei Yanwu fell silent.

The office was eerily quiet, with only the hissing sound of the flames burning through the tobacco. After a long silence, Wei Yanwu finally spoke slowly: "I admit this is a very generous reward, but you're asking for too much. With so many scholars disappearing from Lungmen, I might as well give up my position as governor."

"You can think of a way."