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"Go get your bloodline checked later. If there are no issues, you can move out. Then you can go wherever you want to travel."
"Mmm." Erii took the phone and nodded gently.
……
The system glanced back at the boy three meters behind it. Upon being discovered, the boy immediately gave the boy a warm and friendly smile.
"Kazema Ruri?"
The system remembered this person because they looked somewhat like Erii and Genji, but it had previously ignored them due to their profession and surname.
Looking back now, maybe it has something to do with Genjiro, Erii Uesugi, and Koshin Uesugi?
This family all have their share of problems—Uesugi Koshi, a super-mixed-race individual, has been selling ramen for decades; Erii's bloodline is questionable; the only relatively normal member is Genjiro, but he only makes up a third of the family. If another male prostitute were to join their family, the normal proportion would shrink to a quarter.
Let alone three-quarters, even two-thirds of the oddballs are quite high, making up the majority.
Unfortunately, this cowherd is elusive, with no fixed location or itinerary, making it impossible to find his whereabouts.
"you know me?"
Ruri Kazama was initially surprised, but then she returned to normal.
He was no nobody; he was somewhat famous as a male escort and also the number two figure in the Fierce Ghost Clan, known as "Dragon King." He was a well-known figure both in ordinary life and in the Japanese mixed-race world.
It's not impossible that this person knows him.
"Yes, you are a male prostitute, but now it seems you have another identity as well."
The system sized up the handsome boy who looked somewhat like a girl.
The photos Xia Mi took before lacked the three-dimensionality of human facial features, but upon seeing him in person, it became clear that he really does resemble Erii and her brother.
The three share many similarities in their facial features and bone structure, but lean towards different aspects. Genjiro has a more masculine handsomeness, Erii has a more feminine softness and beauty, while Kazama Ruri is a mix of male and female, possessing a delicate and beautiful appearance.
"I'm puzzled as to why your senses are so dull." Kazama Ruri first gave Lu Mingfei a slight look of disdain for his poor senses, then nodded gently: "But you're right, besides being a male host, I am also the number two figure in the Oni Clan, 'Dragon King,' and the younger brother of Genjiro, the current acting head of the Snake-Headed Eight Families."
"Ok?"
The system did not take his mention of the perception problem to heart.
Compared to super hybrids like Erii and Genjiro, Lu Mingfei, with his ordinary human body, is already quite fortunate to have intuitive perception abilities.
The system is concerned with the identity of the second-in-command of the opposing Demon Clan, as well as the identity of the younger brother of the opposing Genji.
Lu Mingfei thought to himself, "Wow, this is really something. The Snake Clan and the Fierce Ghost Clan have been fighting each other for so many years, and they've all been attacking their own family members with heavy blows."
The ordinary people below are fighting each other, and the super hybrid bloodlines above are also fighting each other... Fighting is a sign of affection, scolding is a sign of love, aren't they too loving?
The system first analyzed Kazama Ruri's stance.
[...If Kazama Ruri, like Genji and Erii, is of the bloodline of the Upper Three Families, then his joining the Demon Clan would undoubtedly make him a dangerous hybrid. However, unlike Erii, whose powerful Word of Power earned her the steadfast healing of the Snake-Headed Eight Families...]
[...If the other party is useless to the Snake Clan because of bloodline issues, it doesn't mean they are useless to the host. The second-in-command of the Fierce Demon Clan, 'Dragon King,' should know a lot about the Fierce Demon Clan's inner workings...]
The system asked, "Then why did you contact me?"
Kazama Ruri didn't answer the question immediately, but instead said, "Although the king may not have had good intentions, the information is indeed quite accurate. My foolish and stubborn brother will probably have a lot to do in his position as the head of the family."
The fact that the King has such precise control over the movements and intelligence within the Snake Clan indicates that he has infiltrated the Snake Clan like a sieve.
After saying these seemingly unrelated things, he answered the system's question: "I heard that my sister has a special friend outside, so I came to visit, and it turned out that you were the one who sent her back to Genji Heavy Industries."
Upon seeing Erii appear, his first reaction was not to look at Erii, but to rush towards the place where Erii had come from. Relying on the keen senses brought by his royal blood, he successfully tracked down Lu Mingfei's figure after he deactivated the Netherworld Illumination.
A special friend? The system didn't respond immediately. This was the second person to cause a direct misunderstanding; the previous one was Uesugi Kotsugi, who was clearly enraged.
Lu Mingfei and Erii are just good friends, not in any special relationship. But generally, people only believe what they think.
However, the system was too lazy to clarify the matter, because the trouble that came with this identity was worth it.
[...But judging from the expression on the other person's face when they said this, there was no annoyance. Perhaps it was because their new status brought them certain benefits?...]
"Is the King well-informed about the Snake Clan?" the system asked first.
“In my opinion, it’s good enough.” Kazama Ruri nodded affirmatively.
"Did the king tell you that I tried to treat Erii's bloodline problem? Although the Snake-Headed Eight Families were somewhat powerless to address the bloodline problem caused by Erii's super hybrid bloodline, they could only treat her with life-extending methods."
But I succeeded.
The system silently activated its word-based defense, saying, "You must be a ghost too, right?"
Ruri Kazama was stunned when she heard this. The king hadn't told her about this, but it was true that he was a ghost.
The king had told him about his health problems. The problems caused by the uncontrolled royal blood were not like those caused by the uncontrolled bloodline of ordinary mixed-race individuals, which could be resolved by spending a lot of money.
Because of this, Uesugi Erii could only eke out a living in the Sheki-Hachi family's intensive care unit. His bloodline's dragonification symptoms were milder than Erii's, but the bloodthirsty nature of dragon blood was far more severe than Erii's.
But... this person in front of me can cure Erii's bloodline problem? Then what about myself?
Kazama Ruri was somewhat shocked, then looked at Lu Mingfei with burning eyes.
"Can you cure Erii's bloodline?" Kazama Ruri took two steps forward, closing the distance between them.
If the system hadn't been managing his body, Lu Mingfei would probably have taken two steps back as he approached.
Seeing the handsome guy's burning gaze sent a chill down his spine, because it reminded him of what the little devil had said about exchanging his body for it... He didn't know if he was just trying to scare him, but it was definitely a devilish thing to do.
"Of course I can, but why should I help you?"
When dealing with someone like Kazama Ruri who comes with ulterior motives, the system is much more direct, discussing interests face-to-face.
After all, Erii is from the Snake-Headed Eight Family, and Ruri Kazama is from the Demon Clan. These two siblings are enemies, not friends.
Since there's no friendship to talk about, then we have to talk about interests.
The system needs information about the king, and this "Dragon King" of the Fierce Demon Clan should be able to provide it.
"Why should you help me..."
After pondering for a moment, Kazama Ruri seemed to understand something and said, "Do you need information about the Demon Clan and the King?"
It seems he doesn't possess many resources. His valuable assets are his royal bloodline and information about the Demon Clan and the King General. The Snake Clan only knows that a King General emerged from the Demon Clan, uniting them as one, but they don't know the King General's origins or purpose.
Although the person in front of them has a mysterious background and the means to cure Erii's bloodline disorder, he may not know the origin of the King.
"Give us some juicy gossip about the king first," the system said.
"The king's plan is..."
Kazama Ruri did know about the King's affairs, although she had only recently learned of them.
Because of the increasing number of Uesugi appearances, the fact that the White King's remains were 8,000 meters underwater came to the attention of the Snake-Headed Eight Families. As a result, the King discussed this matter with Kazama Ruri with great regret.
If it weren't for Uesugi Kozuki's sudden appearance, the Hebi-Hachi family would still be kept in the dark, and his years-long plan would have proceeded smoothly. This plan included sinking the Lenin into the Japan Trench to awaken the White King…
Unfortunately, Uesugi Koshi's appearance led to the Snake-Headed Eight Family learning about the White King's affairs...
Do you know where the king came from?
The system analysis logs included a question mark for the person named Wang.
Erii was unaware of the conversation between Tachibana Masamune and Uesugi Koshi, so Lu Mingfei did not receive any information about it.
Ruri Kazama gently shook her head.
He didn't like talking to the king; the king did all the talking, and he listened. So, although he was curious about the king's origins, he never asked.
"Is the king very strong?" the system asked a different question.
At this point, Kazama Ruri sighed, "He's not strong. I could kill him with a single slash, but even though I've killed him many times, he always comes back unharmed next time."
"Immortality? Or a clone?"
The system considered that this might be an effect brought about by an unknown incantation.
“I don’t know, but I really can’t kill him.” Kazama Ruri looked at Lu Mingfei. Actually, he wanted to ask about this man’s background, but he felt it was a difficult question to ask because he needed Lu Mingfei’s help.
He wanted to kill the king, but it would be even better if he could clear his name of being a ghost.
The evil spirit within him was always a hidden danger; otherwise, even if the king were killed, it wouldn't change the fact that he was a ghost.
And this boy in front of him might be able to help him get rid of the evil spirit inside his body.
Facing Kazama Ruri's gaze, the system could roughly understand some of his thoughts, but...
"Unfortunately, I know about the King's plan to awaken the White King's remains. The information you've given me is useless unless you can find out about the King's background and so on."
Erii recounted most of what Kazama Ruri had said, even if it wasn't entirely complete, it was enough to fill in the gaps.
Hearing the system's words, Kazama Ruri wasn't particularly disappointed; she simply smiled with relief.
He was pleasantly surprised to learn that Erii's bloodline issue was under control, as he had never intended to gain anything from it.
He followed Lu Mingfei, originally intending to see his sister's special friend and see if he could recruit him to join the fight against the King.
After regaining her composure, Kazama Ruri said, "Let's not talk about this anymore. I came to see you mainly to ask about some other things."
"whats the matter?"
"What power do you represent?"
"That doesn't seem important, does it?"
“Actually, it’s quite important,” Kazama Ruri said. “I originally wanted to invite you to help deal with the King, but the topic of Erii got sidetracked, and I almost forgot about it.”
After hearing his words, the system analyzed the situation.
The matter of usurping the throne and replacing the king to lead the Demon Clan is not so easy. Previously, it was thought that the Demon Clan was rebelling against the Snake Clan, and that it would be easy to lure them into giving them a way out by using the Alchemy Matrix.
However, after they entered the area, they discovered that the King, who led the Fierce Demons, was not only fighting against the attacks of the Snake-Headed Eight Families, but also using evolution medicine to lure the demons into a trap.
It's not about making them start anew, but about directly opening the path to the underworld and transforming them into dragons...
It's uncertain how many ghosts would accept being reincarnated, so the idea of simply and brutally eliminating the king and taking the throne is somewhat complicated.
Chapter 129 Xia Mi's Envy
It's quite normal from a power struggle perspective that Ruri Kazama, the second-in-command of the Demon Clan, invites Lu Mingfei to join him in plotting against the Demon Clan's leader.
If the boss isn't eliminated, how can the second-in-command take over?
But as for Kazama Ruri, it wasn't because of a power struggle; he simply wanted the king to die, and he didn't care about what would happen to the Demon Clan afterward.
However, the system doesn't care whether he takes care of things or not. Once the king dies, Kazama Ruri will assist Lu Mingfei in controlling the Fierce Ghost Clan as a foundation for their survival. If Kazama Ruri goes back on her word... can he just swallow his anger?