CHAPTER 22: CHAPTER 21 FULLY CONNECTED

The top floor of the Hengqu Building.

Takamaki Qingji looked at the screen displaying the scene, his expression calm and composed.

He had made many preparations to ensure that Chen Long’Er could not escape.

Even the route along Dragonhead River was deliberately left open for Chen Long’Er.

He had already deduced that Chen Long’Er had come to Xugu City through this route.

Therefore, when Chen Long’Er found herself cornered, the likeliest path was into the river.

As for Chen Long’Er leaving via the river, Takamaki Qingji was not worried.

On those ships, he had arranged for a local Transcendent from Chao Li Country.

Although this person didn’t have direct combat abilities, he could enhance his weapons with his Extraordinary Ability to display strength comparable to a standard B+ Level Transcendent.

Even if Chen Long’Er entered the water, she was merely at the level of B- and had no capability to dive deep underwater; this was known from prior experimental data.

Overall, the situation was always under Takamaki Qingji’s control.

He actually didn’t need such a grand operation to capture Chen Long’Er easily.

But how else could he demonstrate his power, and make Chen Long’Er submit?

He even thought he could capture and release her three times to make her completely and willingly surrender to him.

Unfortunately, his ability had no effect on Chen Long’Er.

Although Chen Long’Er’s spiritual strength was not high, the Dragon Bloodline naturally had spiritual immunity, making any mental branding he tried to implant vanish, as if killed by the immune system like a virus, never lasting more than a day.

"Who is he? Another Dragon Bloodline?"

Takamaki Qingji watched Lin Qianxuan’s figure manifest in the sea, feeling a sense of familiarity.

But more than the familiarity, what shocked him were the scale armor and the dragon horn on Lin Qianxuan.

Although his development seemed slightly weaker than Chen Long’Er’s, there was no doubt he was also a carrier of the Dragon Bloodline.

"Is this possible? In the same era, isn’t there supposed to be only one True Dragon bloodline?"

Takamaki Qingji couldn’t comprehend.

This conflicted with the information he possessed.

The appearance of two dragons often occurred when the bloodline had not yet awakened, with two pseudo-dragons competing until one fully awakened as the True Dragon.

But Chen Long’Er’s bloodline had already been confirmed as the True Dragon; theoretically, there shouldn’t be a second.

Also, it seemed like Lin Qianxuan and Chen Long’Er were not competitors but were helping each other.

"Could it be a pseudo-dragon? Or a dragon offspring? Or is he the original, and Chen Long’Er is the second True Dragon created through experiments?"

Takamaki Qingji speculated.

"Young Master, they are preparing to board the ship, An Zaiqing is asking if they should take action," Tojo Seikyo approached Takamaki Qingji and inquired.

"No rush, let them show off a bit, I’d like to see if she’s improved. Also, if it’s possible not to hurt her, try not to," Takamaki Qingji said.

If this were his own place, he naturally wouldn’t want to see his people suffer losses.

But this was Chao Li Country.

Even if there were casualties, what did it have to do with him?

In Tojo Seikyo’s eyes flashed a hint of jealousy towards Chen Long’Er, but he dared not say more.

.....

.....

The central ship had already approached.

Without any hesitation, Lin Qianxuan and Chen Long’Er rose with two water streams, propelling them onto the ship’s deck before the opponents could attack.

Bang bang bang bang~!

Almost simultaneously, firearms opened fire on them.

But those bullets lacked power.

Lin Qianxuan could even see their trajectories.

Not in slow motion, but not too fast either.

Before they even pulled the trigger, Lin Qianxuan had noticed their movements, meaning if he wanted to evade, it wouldn’t be difficult.

The pre-consumed "Cyan Fruit" seemed to activate at this moment.

It kept Lin Qianxuan calm.

Splish~!

A water stream under Lin Qianxuan’s control formed a barrier in front, washing over the bullets.

Their kinetic energy dissipated quickly, immediately halted within the stream, and swept aside.

Beside Lin Qianxuan, Chen Long’Er was even more at ease, firing water bullets precisely at those bullets, easily nullifying them.

This scene made the Chao Li Country people on the ship’s deck break out in a cold sweat.

Lin Qianxuan and Chen Long’Er landed on the deck, with no cessation of incoming firepower.

But such attacks held no significance in front of them.

"They’ve boarded, fire, fire now!!!" someone resembling a commander shouted.

Lin Qianxuan raised a hand, a Water Blade slicing out.

Slash~!

The opponent’s head and body separated.

It’s a strange feeling.

Clearly, after taking a life, Lin Qianxuan remained unflustered, not even experiencing an emotional surge.

Just like stepping on an ant blocking the path.

Unknowingly, his pupils had become vertical, eyes exuding extreme coldness and ruthlessness.

Elsewhere, Chen Long’Er acted without hesitation; if someone fired, she unleashed several Water Bullets, instantly piercing their necks.

These people couldn’t dodge.

Because within a certain range, the Water Bullet could even curve in its trajectory.

Contrary to the expected fierce battle.

Lin Qianxuan and Chen Long’Er were strolling nonchalantly forward.

Along the way, anyone daring to attack them was swiftly killed.

For those who didn’t dare to make a move, Lin Qianxuan had no intention of striking them down.

They fought their way to the area outside the forward bridge.

The door here was tightly shut, but it was clearly no obstacle for these two near-human Transcendents.

Chen Long’Er planned to act, but Lin Qianxuan stopped her, saying, "Let me."

He had yet to unleash his full power.

Lin Qianxuan clenched his fist, power rising from his feet, his entire body’s muscles activated, strength conducted, and struck violently against that thick door.

Bang~!

Creaaak~!

The heavy door underwent terrifying deformation, nearly bending at a thirty-degree angle in the middle.

Lin Qianxuan struck again with his fist.

Boom~!

The door was completely dismantled, flying far away, crashing onto the control panel.

In the somewhat narrow bridge, several Chao Li Country officers held guns in their hands, looking at them with panic.

"Monsters, both of you are monsters!!" exclaimed a Chao Li Country officer.

Lin Qianxuan remembered him vaguely, having seen his name in a game before.

He seemed to be called Cui Zhenxian.

But none of this was important.

After all, he was merely a minor character.

Lin Qianxuan glanced around, then looked at several screens ahead.

They displayed a lot of information, some navigational data, and messages from other ships and the command center, among others.

Lin Qianxuan couldn’t understand these, but he remembered that Takamaki Qingji had contacted him through these screens.

His gaze moved to the camera, saying, "I know you’re watching, though I don’t know who you are, but I need to tell you something: I am from Xuan Country, Chen Long’Er is my compatriot, and I want to take her home."

Crackle~!

The piercing sound of signal transfer echoed, and Takamaki Qingji’s image appeared on the screen.

He sat on a chair, calmly scrutinizing Lin Qianxuan.

"I believe, sir, you don’t quite understand the current situation," Takamaki Qingji slowly began, speaking in extremely standard Mystic Text: "You are already surrounded by so many warships. With just one command from me, you’ll be blown to bits."

As he spoke, he even had someone show Lin Qianxuan.

On the screens, except for the one communicating with Lin Qianxuan, the others all displayed those warships poised for action, targeting them with cannon barrels and missile launchers.

Also, in the sky near Xugu City, fully armed combat helicopters were waiting in the vicinity.

Lin Qianxuan’s eyes narrowed slightly.

Undoubtedly, at this moment, with a wave of his hand, they would be doomed.

Chen Long’Er stepped forward, holding Lin Qianxuan’s hand.

Takamaki Qingji watched Lin Qianxuan’s change of expression and Chen Long’Er’s actions with interest, signaling for someone to bring a cup, pouring himself some red wine.

"I can give you an opportunity." Takamaki Qingji looked at Chen Long’Er and said, just like in the game: "Number 146... no, Chen Long’Er, as long as you’re willing to work for us, I can let the Xuan Country person beside you live. I can even promise to give you the Takamaki surname, make you a Tributor of our family, and your future status might even rival mine. You should know, I’m not deceiving you; your talent is worthy of this... I’ll give you ten minutes to think it over, think carefully!"

Finishing, he opted to end the communication.

From Chen Long’Er’s gaze, which was entirely on Lin Qianxuan, and that intimate posture, he believed everything was already under his control.

Chen Long’Er would certainly choose to swallow her pride to save Lin Qianxuan.

And he truly was willing to let Lin Qianxuan go.

Because Chen Long’Er was worth it to him.

Nearby, a complex expression appeared on Higashijo Shoukaede’s face, mixing jealousy and envy.

He was also an experiment subject, the difference being he chose to submit, feeling even pride in it.

But back then, he never received this kind of treatment like Chen Long’Er did.

"Jealous, Higashijo-kun?" Takamaki Qingji asked.

"Sorry, Young Master, I will strive to restrain myself," Higashijo Shoukaede replied.

"I can understand, but I hope you understand your position. You are just a useful tool, but she is different," Takamaki Qingji coldly said to Higashijo Shoukaede: "She has Super S Level potential; she’s the future Lord of Water. Over seventy percent of this planet is water. This is her domain, she is the destined ruler. If my abilities improve in the future, if I can fully control her, when she matures, there will be no voice other than the Longsi Family in this world. Her value, even a thousand or ten thousand of you can’t compare."

"Understood, sir." Higashijo Shoukaede bowed his head.

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In the bridge.

Chen Long’Er seemed somewhat moved.

She gazed at Lin Qianxuan intensely, as if she wanted to firmly remember this face, this person.

"I don’t want to trouble you any longer." Chen Long’Er released Lin Qianxuan’s hand.

Lin Qianxuan’s eyes showed ripples of emotion.

Although he knew Chen Long’Er would say this, experiencing this moment made him realize how difficult it was for her to make such a decision.

Having just seen the dawn from endless darkness, having just regained hope of returning home, having just found a compatriot to stay with, all of this now had to leave her once more.

All of this, as brief as a dream.

Perhaps, at this moment, she indeed viewed it all as a dream.

Lin Qianxuan reached out, placing his hand on Chen Long’Er’s cheek, softly saying, "You are not my trouble, never will be. Destiny brought us together. Our acquaintance may be brief, but I’m still immensely grateful. My past life was dim and dull, but since meeting you, I’ve begun to burn, to shine. If fate wants me to burn out here, I’ll only thank it, thank it for letting us meet..."

Chen Long’Er’s eyes glistened with tears, her voice choked: "Thank you."

"Our encounter is a gift from fate, so please, no need to say thank you anymore. I just want to preserve this most precious memory."

Lin Qianxuan embraced Chen Long’Er, and kissed her gently.

Chen Long’Er closed her eyes, quietly feeling this moment.

At this moment, that swirling purple aura had fully connected with Lin Qianxuan.