Chapter 150 Red Well
"What? Do you think you can get rid of my control?" Herzog held a wooden clapper and tapped it gently. The sound echoed in the empty room like a death bell.
In front of him, Genji was covering her head in pain, with a ferocious look on her face and cold sweat. At this moment, he was wearing a pure JK uniform, looking frail, like a helpless girl.
Not long ago, he was still the beautiful young man wandering among the dark powers. He used his beauty and the power of the ghosts to maneuver at banquets hosted by Japanese politicians, winning votes for Lu Mingfei and attracting allies.
As the shadow of the Snake Eight Clans for thousands of years, the influence of the Ghost Clan in Japan is not as great as that of the Snake Eight Clans, but it should not be underestimated. But just when he was about to complete everything, the real controller of the Ghost Clan, Wang Jiang or Herzog, came back after disappearing for a while.
"Didn't I follow your instructions? Lead Lu Mingfei to the Night Food Field, and then bring him to Genji Heavy Industries..." There was pain in Genji Chitose's voice, but more of it was sarcasm, "It's just that you don't have the ability to kill him."
Herzog's face darkened, and the clapper in his hand struck more rapidly, with a hint of anger in his voice: "Really... Don't think I don't know about your little tricks behind your back."
The sound of the clappers seemed to have an irresistible oppressive force. With each strike, Genji's pain became more intense. He curled up on the ground, his nails almost digging into his skin. He tried to endure it, but was eventually torn by the pain and rolled on the ground. His face was pale, and his lips trembled slightly, as if he was about to cry out, but he always endured it stubbornly, with an unyielding fire burning in his eyes.
“General Wang…” He growled in a low voice through gnashing teeth, like a wounded beast, his eyes filled with unwillingness and resentment, “Don’t even think about making me surrender… Even if you can control my body, you can’t control my will after all.”
Herzog sneered, and the clapper in his hand suddenly stopped, and the knocking sound stopped. He looked down at the source girl, with a sarcastic arc on his lips, and said lightly: "Really? I will slowly make you understand that will is nothing more than a pitiful consolation for the weak to deceive themselves." After that, he turned and walked into the darkness, his figure gradually disappeared into the shadows, leaving only one sentence, "I have a distinguished guest to visit, I will let you go this time."
After Herzog left, only dim lights and a lingering sense of oppression were left in the room. Sakurai Kogure walked out from the shadows. She gently walked to Genjiro and helped him up from the collapse on the ground. A trace of heartache flashed in her eyes.
"Sir, are you okay?" she asked in a low voice, her tone cautious.
Yuan Zhinv panted, forced a smile, and said with a stubborn coldness: "It's okay, I won't die yet."
Sakurai Xiaogure looked at his pale face, a trace of worry between his brows, and after hesitating for a moment, he asked, "Sir... do we really want to place all our bets on that person called Lu Mingfei?"
Yuan Zhinv was slightly stunned, then she smiled meaningfully: "Of course. I saw something different in him... So, woman, are you scared? The ending ahead may be a death toll. Are you willing to die with me?"
Sakurai Kogure's eyes lit up, and he answered without hesitation: "I do."
The two people's eyes met, Sakurai Kogure's determination and Minamoto Chiji's resoluteness intertwined, and in the shadows, their figures seemed to be deeper, ready to face the darkness without fear.
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Herzog walked slowly onto the rooftop, the cold wind blowing across his face. He calmed himself down and suppressed the uncontrollable anger and humiliation in his heart.
Not far away, a man in an elegant suit stood quietly. His temperament was like a cold blade, and his eyes held an untouchable arrogance.
Herzog bowed slightly. Even though he now controlled the power of the Ghost Clan, he still did not dare to underestimate the man in front of him, because he knew that the man in front of him belonged to the mysterious organization, the Holy Palace Medical Society.
Since the fall of the Third Reich, it was the Sacred Palace Medical Society that had been supporting Herzog's research, providing resources and assisting him in continuing his experiments in secret.
He once tried to investigate the organization, but all his investigations were fruitless. It seemed that the organization was covered with countless veils, and anyone who tried to uncover it would disappear silently.
Herzog had come into contact with several members of the Holy Palace, but he only knew some of their code names and had no idea of their true identities.
"Have you found the location of that guy?" The man in fancy clothes asked coldly, his voice was oppressive, and it seemed that he did not take Herzog seriously.
Herzog lowered his head slightly, suppressed his dissatisfaction, and answered respectfully: "The approximate location has been determined. The Sheqi Eight Clan is now in civil strife and can't take care of itself. We can take this opportunity to find him, but..." He paused, as if hesitant, "Recently, in addition to the Sheqi Eight Clan, a new force has emerged in Japan. I'm worried that they will come out to interfere."
The man in fancy clothes smiled slightly with a hint of contempt: "Are you talking about that guy named Lu Mingfei? Don't worry about him. I will deal with him personally when the time comes. As for the Eight Snake Clan, don't worry. I will completely open the entrance to the Night Food Field and see what choice the so-called 'Light of Japan' will make. I am looking forward to it."
After saying this, the man in fancy clothes disappeared into the night like a ghost. From beginning to end, he never even looked at Herzog.
Herzog stood where he was, staring at the direction where the man disappeared, his fists gradually clenched. He knew that he was being looked down upon by the other party, being treated as a chess piece that could be discarded at any time by that mysterious and powerful organization. This feeling made him feel a surge of humiliation and anger in his heart that was almost impossible to suppress.
"Just wait," Herzog whispered, his eyes burning with ambition and hatred. "One day, I will let you know who is the real controller."
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"Master, these are the documents you will sign next." Sakura placed a stack of documents on Yuan Zhisheng's desk.
Yuan Zhisheng rubbed his temples with a headache when he saw these documents. It was okay for him to fight, but it was indeed a bit too much to ask him to deal with these documents. However, as the new head of the Sheqi Eight Families, he had to handle these matters personally.
Looking at the headache-stricken Yuan Zhisheng, Ying gently placed her hand on his forehead and gently massaged his temples. Her fingertips were cold, with a hint of fresh fragrance, which made Yuan Zhisheng relax a little. Her voice was as steady and gentle as always, but not without courtesy: "Master, you have a few meetings to attend later. After the meeting, you have to go to the Sakurai family to hand over business affairs."
"Let's talk about these things later..." Yuan Zhisheng sighed and closed his eyes.
Ying did not urge him any further. She knew how exhausted and stressed Yuan Zhisheng had been during this period, and she also knew that the content of the next report would not be easy. She continued, "Yaksha has recently been leading the elites of the Executive Bureau to suppress some underworld organizations that are ready to make a move. At this time, we must let the outside world know that the Sheqi Eight Clan is still the ruler of the underworld in this country. Crow is investigating the hidden dangers within the family and has unearthed some hidden secrets."
Yuan Zhisheng frowned slightly and opened his eyes: "Tell me about it."
"About twenty years ago, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government commissioned Maruyama Construction to build a new underground drainage facility for Tokyo. The Ganliu Research Institute also participated in the design. The project was called G-Cans, codenamed Iron Dome Temple. The Iron Dome Temple system extends all the way to the outlet of the Akatoi River. In order to accommodate the excess water flow from the Akatoi River and the Tama River, we built the No. 13 water storage well near the outlet. It is a giant water storage well. The water quality is often dark red, and it is also called the Red Well." "The water storage well built by Maruyama Construction?" When he heard about Maruyama Construction, Gen Chisei's heartbeat paused.
"This is probably not an ordinary water storage well. More than 20 years ago, a Russian icebreaker named Peter the Great sank off the coast of Japan. That place is called Takamagahara or the God's Burial Place in the family owner's files. This information is put together with the information on the Red Well. It is very likely that the two are related."
Yuan Zhisheng stared at the documents on the table with a frown on his face, feeling uneasy. As the new head of the Sheqi Eight Families, he was accustomed to dealing with all kinds of difficult problems, but the contents of this report still made him feel extremely heavy.
"Red Well... the wreck of the Peter the Great... Takama-ga-hara..." He murmured in a low voice, as if thinking about something.
Ying stood behind him and continued to gently rub his forehead, soothing his fatigue. "Master, according to investigation, the No. 13 water storage well built by Maruyama Construction does not seem to be an ordinary drainage facility. Its location is extremely secret, and the water quality is deep red all year round, which is consistent with some rumors in the family's historical archives. This may be a secret that has been hidden for many years, connecting to the deepest forbidden place in Japan."
Yuan Zhisheng nodded slowly, his expression becoming more solemn: "It was recorded in the family's records that the water flow from the Akagi River and the Tama River will bring a lot of energy and foul air. Such a place is likely to be used to seal something."
"Master, do you also think that there may be some connection between Hongjing and Takama-ga-hara?" Sakura asked tentatively.
"Perhaps it's a seal, or perhaps it's a passage." A cold light flashed in Yuan Zhisheng's eyes. "The Peter the Great sank off the coast of Japan. That area is called Takama-ga-hara... It's a forbidden area guarded by our Sheqi Eight Clan since ancient times. Several generations of family heads have warned their descendants that it is an area that cannot be easily touched."
Ying nodded gently: "Also, this project seems to be just a drainage project, but according to the investigation of Crow, its construction far exceeds the general drainage facilities. Patriarch, do you want to send someone to investigate the situation of Hongjing?"
Yuan Zhisheng pondered for a moment and said slowly, "Don't act rashly. Judging from the current situation, the secrets of Hongjing are too deep. A rash investigation may alarm certain forces. We have just experienced turmoil within the family. Now is the time when external enemies are spying on us. Any action may bring unpredictable consequences."
"Understood, sir." Ying responded, and then asked carefully, "What about Yasha and Crow? Do they need to send some people to assist in the investigation?"
Yuan Zhisheng shook his head. "No need. Yasha will continue to eliminate those restless guys in the underworld and let the outside world know that the Snake Family is still unbreakable. Crow will focus on clearing the hidden dangers within the family and ensure that no one can stir up trouble when we are not prepared. As for the matter of Hongjing and Takama-ga-hara... put it aside for now and I will deal with it when I find the right time."
Sakura listened quietly, and she found that Yuan Zhisheng had changed. The young man who was always exhausted physically and mentally and wanted to run to France to sell sunscreen had now completely taken over the burden of the family and put the family's interests first.
"Ying, other than that," Yuan Zhisheng suddenly whispered, "keep an eye on Lu Mingfei's movements, but this man is extremely dangerous, and anything related to him should not be underestimated. What he is looking for may be the secret that our Sheqi Eight Clan has guarded for thousands of years. We also need to pay close attention to the movements of the fierce ghosts."
Ying was slightly startled, then nodded: "Yes, sir, I will send someone to closely monitor the movements of Lu Mingfei and the ghosts."
"Have you found Eri..." Gen Chisei continued to ask after a long silence. Apart from family matters, the thing he was most concerned about now was his sister Eri.
"I'm sorry, young master. There's still no news about Miss Eri. It's as if... she disappeared from the face of the earth. However, we have stepped up our search efforts. We have informed both the underworld and the Metropolitan Police Department, and even offered a reward of 100 million yen. I believe we will have information soon." Sakura reported.
"Increase the reward by another 100 million. This is the first time she has been away from home for such a long time, and I'm afraid her health is not good." Gen Chisei was a little afraid that the next time he heard news about Eri, it would be that she would destroy the entire Tokyo.
Just then a phone call came from the floor below, and Ying answered the phone, "What happened?"
"Report to the young master, someone is coming to the door! Many elites of the Executive Bureau have been knocked down!" The person on the other end of the phone shouted in panic.
"What! Could it be that Lu Mingfei is calling again?" Yuan Zhisheng's heart skipped a beat when he heard the voice on the phone.
"Report to the head of the family! It's a guy named Uesugi Yue. He wanted to see you but didn't have an appointment. He was stopped by the guard. I don't know why he suddenly started fighting!"
"Uesugi Yue?" Gen Chisei was a little surprised to hear this name. He didn't expect that this guy was still alive and came back.
"Uesugi Yue..." He repeated the name in a low voice with a complex emotion in his heart. This name has always been a taboo within the Sheqi Eight Families, and even a hidden pain of the family. Uesugi Yue should have been a legendary figure of the family, but due to disagreements with the family, he left many years ago and has not been heard from since. Many people even thought that he had died long ago. Now he suddenly showed up with such a strong attitude, obviously he did not just come back to visit old friends.
Ying looked at Yuan Zhisheng's expression and asked softly, "Master, do you need me to stop him?"
Yuan Zhisheng shook his head, his expression solemn: "No need. Since he has appeared here, I am afraid no one can easily stop him. Moreover, if he comes with hostility, sending more people will only increase casualties."
"So what should we do?" Sakura asked, a hint of worry on her face.
Yuan Zhisheng stood up, took a deep breath, and said slowly: "I will go see him in person."
Ying was stunned and frowned slightly: "Master, this is too dangerous! Uesugi Yue's strength is unfathomable, and he has always acted treacherous and unpredictable. You are the master of the family, you should be more prudent and there is no need to take risks yourself."
Yuan Zhisheng shook his head slightly, his eyes flickering with determination: "It is precisely because I am the head of the family that I must face him. The dignity of the Sheqi Eight Clan cannot be trampled upon by others, even the former underworld emperor. If Uesugi Yue really wants to challenge the bottom line of the Sheqi Eight Clan, then I will meet him in person to see what his intentions are."
Ying was silent for a moment, and finally nodded: "I will arrange for someone to protect you in secret."
Yuan Zhisheng smiled slightly and patted her shoulder: "Don't worry too much. If he really makes a move, I may not lose to him. He is the emperor of the previous generation, and I am the emperor of this generation."
(End of this chapter)
