Dragon Gate Swordsman

WTF?

Texas was so dumbfounded that he almost burst out with Colombian swear words.

Don't know how to appreciate a favor? Who is Sariel? What the hell is it that she is not as good as me?

Before she could react, Chongxiao turned to look at the receptionist again, "I'm sorry, I couldn't help it, but this woman is too self-righteous. She thinks she can look down on others just because she's a little pretty...but she doesn't know that my Sariel is ten times prettier than her!"

"Ah...this..."

Women's resistance to gossip, especially emotional gossip, is almost negative, so after noticing that Texas is indeed a rare beauty, excitement suddenly appeared in the receptionist's eyes.

"I see, sir. Now that you mention it, I remember that when she left, she asked me how to get to Via Roma. Perhaps you could go there and take a look."

"WTF?"

This time, Texas couldn't help it.

Fortunately, Chongxiao dragged her away in time, otherwise, no matter how taciturn she was, she would have to say a few words to the receptionist.

"Chongxiao, let me go!"

"Okay, okay, just stop making trouble."

"I didn't! What happened to you just now? What's the mess? And what's with that receptionist!?"

Texas is not usually someone who gets angry easily, but she was already in a rather chaotic mood at the moment, and she had no idea what was going on, so she got angry at Chongxiao for the first time.

Oh... there is another reason, I don’t know if it counts, this guy verbally took advantage of both her and Lappland.

"This is a strategy, a way of speaking. Didn't she honestly tell us where Lappland is?"

"So why is that? Did you already know something, Chongxiao!?"

"..."

Can you be a little slower in your reaction, girl?

Seeing the growing suspicion in Texas' eyes, Chongxiao couldn't help but sigh... If he had known earlier, he would have said that Texas was his sister and that he came to Lapland to take her back to school.

"I just lied to her, but I didn't expect her to tell it directly."

Relying on his brain power that was spinning at over 10,000 speeds in an instant, Chongxiao successfully came up with a seemingly reasonable explanation, "You see... many women would be jealous of those who are younger and prettier than them, right?"

Texas stared at him in silence for half a minute, then turned with a sullen face and walked towards the parking lot.

The Roma Street that the receptionist mentioned is a street in the S-1A block of Gantry, located between the core block and the fringe block. Because it was once private land purchased by a Victorian nobleman, it has gathered a large number of Victorian and Columbian residents.

Of course, that was a long time ago. Ever since Wei Yanwu came to Longmen to drive out the foreign enemies and take over the ruling power, there has been no such thing as "private land", but the composition of the residents has not changed much.

It's no surprise that Lapland would come here.

The Victorian-style architecture is not exactly the same as that of Syracuse, but in Longmen, where the Great Flame Wind is the main style, they can almost be considered to be of the same origin.

Sitting in the passenger seat and looking out the window, Texas felt an indescribable emotion well up in his heart.

She didn't miss that gloomy hometown at all, that country that had beautiful cultural landscape but always made people feel suffocated.

On a cold and rainy night, the scene of the flames of the past rising steadily still haunts Texas' dreams, as if reminding him of something, and also as if warning him of something.

"It's better not to take it so seriously."

"……what?"

Texas slowly turned his head and looked at Chongxiao.

What is he talking about? How can he possibly know what I'm thinking?

In fact, Chongxiao was unable to read Texas' thoughts, although he tried to do so.

Through the "tests" over the past few days, Chongxiao has basically summed up the characteristics and limitations of his "mind-reading" ability: it cannot allow him to obtain very accurate information, and in most cases it is only a critical approximation, and it cannot work on people with strong wills.

In addition, perhaps due to the influence of the subconscious mind, this ability has no effect on people that Chongxiao knows.

But for some reason, at this moment he could feel the depression and sadness in Texas' heart, and he even had some similar emotions.

Very faint...but very obvious...

"I mean, there's no need to care so much about some things, even if you really can't let go..."

Chongxiao paused for a moment and said, "Then when the right opportunity comes, we'll end it completely."

"Chongxiao, you..."

Texas was completely frozen in his seat.

……

Food, opera and fine tea are the three most famous features of Longmen.

With the Taihua Mountains blocking the way, the cultural heritage of Dayan and Dongguo in the east is very different from that of the central Terra headed by Victoria. As a gateway to the outside world in a sense, Longmen naturally shoulders the task of displaying these cultures to travelers from other countries.

Therefore, anyone who comes to Longmen for the first time, unless they are on important business, will definitely visit traditional food stalls, theaters and teahouses to appreciate the culture of Dayan that they have never seen before.

Meixiang Quyuan, located on East Street, holds drama performances every once in a while. Participants include not only local opera actors from Longmen, but also opera troupes touring in Dayan.

Although it is not always packed with guests, it is still a famous sight in Longmen.

Performing here today are Xie Dajia and Ouyang Dajia from Longmen. Both of them are top-notch drama actors, one is good at playing the role of old man and the other is good at playing the role of young woman. Their joint performance of the classic play "Hua Zilan Joins the Army in Place of Her Father" drew cheers from the audience.

However, some spectators did not show any obvious reaction, either out of habit or because they did not understand the mystery of the performance.

For example, the white-haired girl who was sitting at a table in the corner of the stands, savoring the fragrance of tea.

A pair of wolf ears covered with white hair proved that she was a member of the Rupert tribe of Syracuse, just like Texas. She was no more than 20 years old, and her figure was more petite and slender than the average Rupert. But the black suit of good texture added a sense of maturity and neatness to her. Therefore, no one would come forward to ask: Little girl, aren't you afraid of something happening when you go out alone?

The white-haired girl slightly closed her eyes, as if she was not listening to the two masters' serious performance on the stage at all. However, every time a wonderful line sounded, the corners of the girl's mouth would slightly rise.

"This Longmen... is a really nice place."

She sighed and picked up the teacup again.

But at this moment, the disturbing footsteps were heard, causing the white-haired girl to frown slightly.

When he opened his eyes, two unfamiliar figures were reflected in his pale yellow pupils.

"Nice to meet you, Ms. Saluzzo of Syracuse."

"……who are you?"

The girl asked lazily, which was quite rude.

But if you notice the two sheathed swords leaning against the chair under the table, you probably won't think so.

"I am Jiang Biehe, and I have come here specially to visit Ms. Saluzzo."

"Oh...what's the matter?"

I am your humble servant, and I am your honor. The white-haired girl actually didn’t quite understand the exact meaning of these words, but she could easily tell the identity of Jiang Biehe.

Like many families in Syracuse, they are just not very well-known.

Or to put it the other way around... those prosperous families in Syracuse can only be...

Jiang Biehe did not answer immediately, but ordered the person behind him to come forward and place an exquisite box inlaid with jade and agate on the table.

"It is only a small gift, not a token of respect. I hope you will accept it, Ms. Saluzzo."

"I don't understand your Longmen dialect... Just tell me, what is this?"

"I'm going to give this blood jade sculpture to Ms. Saluzzo. It will definitely be a rare treasure even if it is brought to the Terra Expo in Victoria."

While speaking, Jiang Biehe was carefully observing the expression of the white-haired girl.

Unfortunately, he did not show any joy or greed...

"…Do we know each other? Or is this an advance reward?"

"Ms. Saluzzo said yes, that's it. We have no other intentions. We just want you to...get rid of a corrupt policeman who is hypocritical and corrupt."

A corrupt policeman?

The white-haired girl raised an eyebrow at the word.

In Syracuse, not to mention the police station, even the court is controlled by the family, and this is what she can't stand the most...

"There's nothing wrong with stretching your muscles."

The white-haired girl smiled slightly, and a hint of ferocious madness appeared in her expression. "But... he is not my first target."

Chapter 25 The Rat King Says He Will Let Go

Naturally, Chongxiao and Texas did not find Lapland.

The eldest daughter of the Saluzzo family did live in Roma Street for some time. It should be when Texas just joined the Guards... or maybe he just rested there for a few days.

But she had already left, and no one had heard where she was going... Therefore, this clue was broken.

Helplessly, Chongxiao had to use his sticky ability and would not let Texas out of his sight except when sleeping or going to the toilet, so that rumors spread throughout the Guard Bureau, and everyone became more and more contemptuous of someone who had "ill intentions" towards the petite girl Rupert.

The one that is the most unbearable to watch is naturally Xing Xiong.

"What the hell are you doing, Chongxiao?"

"A diligent and responsible guidance mission."

"Does a Texas man need your guidance when he goes out to buy snacks?"

As the temporary leader of the special inspection team, Xingxiong was assigned a separate office. Although the layout seemed to be a bedroom prepared for children in the house, it was more than enough for office use.

However, Xingxiong was not actually a very competent leader. Firstly, any police officer with a little more experience was not very convinced of her. After all, two months ago, Xingxiong was still the biker gang that brought shame to the Imperial Guards. Secondly, she herself did not like the feeling of being an official. Taking over the management rights at this time was just following Wei Yanwu's instructions.

Even except for Chongxiao, Haoyun and Dong Fang, who had fought side by side with him, the other members of the special inspection team only showed superficial respect to Xingxiong. Once they encountered any difficult problems, conflicts would most likely break out.

So, when Chongxiao delayed his normal work because of his madness towards Texas, Xingxiong had to step up.

"There was something wrong when you asked me to change shifts... Chongxiao, you can't be really..."

I guess I really like Texas... She was too embarrassed to say it out loud.

"Really what?"

Seeing Xingxiong staring at him suspiciously without saying anything, Chongxiao couldn't help but show a puzzled expression.

"Anyway, if you can't give me a reasonable explanation, you'll have to go back and be in the same group with Haoyun starting tomorrow!"

"Well...I love Texas!"

Xingxiong's expression froze on her face, but she soon noticed Chongxiao's unnatural eyes and expression, so she stood up suddenly, grabbed the guy's collar and pulled him in front of her.

"Say it to me again!"

In the small office, the air temperature seemed to drop several degrees and became much heavier.

The faces of Chongxiao and Xingxiong were only a few centimeters apart, and one could even see subtle changes in each other's pupils: Chongxiao's were slightly enlarged, while Xingxiong's were slowly turning into vertical stripes like a beast.

It is said that when the ghosts of the East Country have murderous intentions in their hearts, this kind of situation will occur...

So, Chongxiao gave in cleanly and efficiently.

"I was wrong. I was talking nonsense."

"What's the reasonable explanation?"

Seeing that Xingxiong had no intention of letting him go, Chongxiao had no choice but to tell him everything.

Including Texas' true origins, the dangerous killer who may have targeted her, and the complicated relationship between the two...

"You're not protecting Texas, you're protecting Texas..."

"To prevent her from running out and doing something stupid."

Chongxiao sighed solemnly, "I can feel that this child has too many things on her mind, and she doesn't listen to advice. What if she really sneaks out to deal with the killer herself..."

This child?

When Xingxiong heard Chongxiao address Texas, a strange look flashed across his face.

I remember Jiu telling me that when you filled out your file, you didn't even know whether you were 20 or 22 years old. You were not much older than Texas, and yet you called someone a child?

However, Xingxiong was more or less relieved...it turned out that Chongxiao was not a bastard worse than beasts.

"You should have told me this earlier!"