Dragon Gate Swordsman

"Don't be ridiculous, I've already stepped on the bottom!"

"How did that beetle catch up with us?"

"Don't you see how old this antique car is?"

"Um... don't quarrel at this time..."

Looking at his friends bickering with each other from a distance, Xiao Kong drooped his ears, his face full of helplessness.

If everyone could act according to the plan, it would not attract the attention of the Syracuse gang at all, and they could just bring the goods delivered by the customer to their door.

As a result, Aneng, who had received new weapons from Officer Chongxiao some time ago, insisted on causing trouble, and the situation became what it is now: the Syracuse people, knowing that the weapons were in their hands, refused to give up and chased them all the way from the north of the slums to here.

And it seems that it is not easy to get rid of them.

"Don't worry, Xiaokong, we are not quarreling."

"That's right, this is just a warm-up match."

Warm-up match?

Xiaokong looked back at Croissant in confusion... At this moment, she was holding her shield at the rear of the car to block the gangsters' shooting.

In addition, although they were being hunted, Croissant and Remuel's expressions did not look panicked, which was completely different from their performance during the operation a year ago.

The van, which was about to be smashed into pieces, let out a hoarse wail, and then suddenly a plume of thick smoke burst out... This meant that the engine would soon stop working...

"Tsk... I really can't hold on."

After muttering something under his breath, Lemule slammed the steering wheel, causing the van to drift out of the outer ring road and rush into the timber processing factory on the left.

The terrain here is open and the view is good, but that was during the day... The severe lack of lighting facilities makes the night here even more intense, like some kind of monster that devours humans.

Therefore, the gang members who got off the car looked at each other and did not dare to move forward.

Penguin Logistics is a local force in Longmen, so they are naturally well aware of the advantages of the terrain.

"What are you all standing there for? Keep chasing and kill those thieves!"

The leader of the gang is a guy called the Destroyer. This title means that they have been regarded by various families as a means to "definitely solve the problem". Once they are sent out, it will be a situation of life and death.

However, just as the gangsters were being driven forward by the exterminators, a bright halo appeared in front of them.

Then, an ominous red light flashed on one side of the halo, causing them to stop and raise their weapons in doubt.

Unfortunately, it's too late.

The red light suddenly split apart, one after another drawing a semicircular trajectory in the air, and then flew straight towards the gangsters.

In an instant, screams of fear rang out one after another. Those with better skills were able to block them with weapons, while those with lesser skills were directly hit by the light... If this was just some sharp projectile, then they might only suffer minor skin injuries, but in fact, these things will explode.

After more than a dozen consecutive intensive explosions, the gang members were already lying on the ground, unable to get up again. Only the exterminators who were strong enough were still gritting their teeth and persisting.

"Damn it! What kind of Originium technique is this!?"

"No, that's not right. It has nothing to do with Originium Techniques."

The figure under the halo slowly approached, revealing the appearance of Remule, and the thing that could split the red light and carry out intensive bombardment came from the strange weapon on her shoulder.

Unlike the firearms worshipped by the Sakota people, the style of this weapon is closer to that of the Sarkaz. Even the main part is the shoulder guard that looks like a demon's head, with expandable spiral quivers on both sides... No, to be precise, it should be a "sword" bag.

Those exploding red lights are actually the thin, straight swords in the "sword" bag.

Infinite Sword Lucifer, the self-defense weapon given to Lei Mule by Chongxiao.

"Hand over the things, or..."

"Or will you kill us? Please, sir, could you please take a look around before you say that?"

Remuel shrugged, causing Lucifer on her shoulder to crackle.

There is no doubt that this was a naked mockery, and it immediately made the Destroyer fall into a state of rage.

Because he had just blocked the flying sword with the crossbow in his hand, he could only pick up his accomplice's dagger and rushed towards Lemule desperately. However, before he could run a few steps, he was hit on the calf by Croissant's hammer, and rolled several times on the ground.

"So, didn't I tell you to look around first?"

Remuel walked up with a smile and clapped hands with Croissant.

Today's Penguin Logistics escort mission is still going extremely smoothly. Of course... it would have been even better if there hadn't been a sudden beam of flashlight shining over.

"It's you again!"

"Woooa! It's the violent Inspector Chen!"

With a pair of dragon horns on her head, two red and blue long swords on her back, wearing a neat police uniform and with a cold and serious expression, she is definitely the legendary woman!

Chen Huijie's sudden appearance made the three people from Penguin Logistics panic. Xiaokong, who was holding the goods, hid behind Croissant skillfully, while Leimule quickly restored the Infinite Sword Lucifer to its magical state... Of course, she didn't understand what magic was, but it was definitely right to do what Brother Chongxiao said.

Wait, Brother Chongxiao! ?

Lei Mule suddenly realized that if Superintendent Chen appeared here, then Chongxiao...

"Uh... good evening?"

Sure enough, behind Chen Huijie, Chongxiao waved his hand awkwardly.

The two of them did not come here specifically for Penguin Logistics. In fact, with Chen Huijie's current identity and level, he did not need to go out on patrol at all.

But... who made her the most diligent person in the entire Guard Bureau? Besides, there was a saying that was not sure whether it was true or not: when she was out on patrol, it was her chance to be alone with someone.

Just now, the two received a notification from the command center that a citizen had called the police to report that someone was speeding on the outer ring road. They turned on the police lights and rushed over, just in time to see the gang members being beaten up by Lucifer.

You know, Chen Huijie has never been very fond of the "wanton" Penguin Logistics, and she has turned a blind eye to Lei Mule and others many times just for the sake of Chongxiao and Texas. Now that she sees them making trouble with her own eyes, how could she choose to stand idly by?

"Brother Chongxiao!"

Lei Mule, who was so happy to see him that she forgot everything, ignored Chen Huijie and ran to Chongxiao in two steps. "Lucifer is so powerful! I can't even use my gun now!"

"Yes... Really? As long as you like it."

Chongxiao secretly glanced at Xiaolongnu, and felt relieved only after he was sure that she didn't seem to be very angry.

After more than a year of training, Chen Huijie is no longer the same as before, and rarely does rash and foolish things again... This is partly due to Chongxiao's "careful" guidance.

"Who are these people? What are you doing? And have you caused any injuries to unrelated people or damage to public property along the way? Explain everything clearly, now!"

The stern-faced Xiaolongnu looked very majestic, and her aura was enough to make Croissant and Xiaokong tremble in fear, but Lemule didn't seem to be impressed.

Maybe it’s because he can hide behind Chongxiao at any time…

"Don't be so serious, sir. We were targeted by bad guys and we just acted in self-defense. It's not a big deal."

"The reason they're targeting you."

"This... this is a trade secret."

Remuel spoke hesitantly.

Naturally, this answer could not satisfy Chen Huijie. She glared at him and was about to say something harsh.

Unexpectedly, at this moment, something embarrassing happened.

A unique roar of a modified motorcycle's engine came from a distance. At the same time, a black shadow that was too fast to be seen clearly rushed past the outer ring street behind everyone, leaving only a blurry outline that gradually disappeared into the distance.

Chen Huijie was stunned... There was no doubt that this was the speeding gang that the command center was talking about.

As for Chongxiao, with his dynamic vision and perception, he naturally discovered who it was, but it was not convenient for him to say it out loud.

Anyway, it’s not Xing Xiong!

……

If there is anyone who has attracted the most attention in Longmen's business community recently, it must be Beatrix Swaya... Adams's granddaughter, who is in her prime, has reached a level where she can stand on equal footing with any business tycoon despite being underestimated.

Her capital is the already established mineral industry.

Longmen originally did not have any specialized mining companies, and processing and sales were only sporadic. Apart from the necessary building materials, there were no large-scale related industries.

But in just a few years, Shi Huaiya has carved out a path in Longmen for the mining industry, which was based on gambling on stones by infected people, and developed it into a huge industrial chain integrating detection, mining, transportation, processing, identification, sales, and even geological exploration and natural disaster research.

Although this is inseparable from the strong support of the family's business tycoon and the assistance of Adams, Wei Yanwu, Chongxiao and others, it can still be called a miracle.

Little did people know that Shi Huaiya, who created the miracle, had not originally aimed at these things.

"You mean... you wanted to be a police officer in the Guards Bureau like Xiaojie?"

"hard to believe?"

"No, if it's you, it's understandable."

Lin Yuxia took a sip of the steaming Longyou tea and said, "But... the road you are on now is more difficult than the one the police are on."

As Longmen has always adhered to an open policy, a large number of cultural concepts and commodities from Yan Country and other countries have flowed in, and Lin Ji Teahouse's business is obviously not as good as before.

Of course, this is still Lin Yuxia's "intelligence center". Every day, informants or scouts loyal to the Rat King will report on the conditions inside and outside Longmen City, so no matter how bad the business is, it will not close down.

"It's difficult, but I don't want to go to the Guards Bureau at all now."

Shi Huaiya sighed, then laid down on the table in a very ungraceful manner.

Most of her long, smooth hair from her teenage years had been cut off, leaving only the part draped over her shoulders. Her clothing style had also changed from her ever-changing preferences to something more formal and mature. However, since she had just attended a promotional dinner, Shi Huaiya was still wearing the evening gown she had worn to the dinner.

Her flawless figure was lazily leaning on the table. Her beautiful face, which was stunning even without makeup, looked a little tired and hazy. But the most eye-catching thing was her skin... To describe it as ice-like and jade-like seemed a little insufficient.

Lin Yuxia, who received a good aristocratic education, almost never felt "jealousy", but she had to admit that she was really jealous of Shi Huaiya now.

My bestie's beauty now seems to have gone beyond the concept of human beings. Not to mention men, I feel like I can't help myself after looking at her for a long time...

The question is: What exactly did Shi Huaiya do?

The biggest doubt lies with Chongxiao, because the things he taught the three people were different: Chen Huijie taught extraordinary swordsmanship and magic formulas, Lin Yuxia herself taught the use of Originium skills and combat techniques to achieve twice the result with half the effort, and what he taught Shi Huaiya had no effect at all in the first two years, but became more and more magical after that.

Apart from anything else, just the sword that automatically protected its master and moved at will made Lin Yuxia feel that her Heart of Oak was outdone.

Fortunately, she is not a petty person.

"By the way, who are you waiting for?"

"Han Jie, you should know him."

"The man you sent to Leitania?"

Shi Huaiya frowned slightly, and actually created the illusion that Xizi was holding her heart, "What happened?"

Lin Yuxia paused for a moment, then put the teacup back on the table. "This matter... has little to do with you, Shi Huaiya."

It would have been fine if she didn't say it, but once she said it, Shi Huaiya immediately took it to heart.

The two of them, who have been friends and rivals since childhood, basically can't hide anything from each other, unless they don't meet at all... If Lin Yuxia just perfunctorily said it was a gang matter, then Shi Huaiya would definitely not ask about it, but she had to emphasize it like this...

"Let me guess. Han Jie is in Leitania. So what you said is related to Professor Katia and his family?"

"...I really can't hide it from you."

"You didn't mean to hide it at all."

Shi Huaiya muttered softly.

As the geological research affiliated with the mineral industry gradually improves, the first university has even been born in Longmen's infected area... Although it is still very simple in all aspects, with very few majors offered and all limited to the field of geology, it has at least been on the right track, and is currently in urgent need of hiring professors with real talents and knowledge to take up the position.

Therefore, Shi Huaiya naturally set his sights on Katya and Magna.

They were professional professors at William University, and their research on volcanoes was among the best in the entire world, but because of this, Shi Huaiya didn't actually have much hope... After all, the couple were undoubtedly the best people in Leithania.

If there is any hope, it is that Adele likes Longmen very much, and maybe she can persuade her parents to do so.

So the question is, what is the important matter that makes Lin Yuxia wait for Han Jie's news now?

"Hmm... do you want to hear something complicated or something simple?"

"I want to hear it accurately."

"Well, the truth is: someone close to Professor Naumann wants to harm him."

Hearing this, Shi Huaiya's expression instantly became serious.

Katia Naumann has achieved admirable achievements both in academia and practice, but when it comes to society and human hearts, the same may not be true.

Lin Yuxia sent Han Jie to Letania. The original purpose was to facilitate the couple's contact with Longmen and provide timely suggestions for ore handling and processing. It was also a way to express sincerity and take the initiative to show goodwill. However, she didn't expect that the alert Han Jie found something wrong.

The Naumanns planned to conduct a field survey at the Una volcano in Letania in a month to collect relevant geological data for research, so they began preparations long in advance.

It sounds dangerous, but based on their experience, as long as no team member deliberately slacks off or makes trouble, there is a high probability that there will be no danger.

However, Han Jie, who was preparing the survey equipment, found that the orientation and motion measuring devices carried by the team seemed to have been adjusted, and their accuracy and sensitivity did not meet Professor Neumann's requirements.