Chapter 184 Kingdom of God
"Did you fool him?" After Lu Mingfei left, an old man in an electric wheelchair slid in silently.
The old man was hunched over like a shrimp, with his head hung low, as if his aged spine could not even support his body.
But he was so dignified and elegant, wearing a hand-sewn black suit, a gold chain of pocket watch hanging on his chest, pigeon blood rubies sparkling on his fingers, and his white hair combed back close to his scalp, looking as solemn as if he was attending a grand banquet.
The old man is called Vincent. He used to be Maria's servant and now he can be considered the owner of this icebreaker.
"Well, I just said something casually and he believed it." Rigidlife said from the side.
"That's good. We have to find a way to drive them away. The Holy Palace Medical Association will be here in a few days. They are our big money sponsor. Damn the Carter family. They threw us aside when we were no longer useful, and now they just randomly stuff us in!"
"If they can't leave before the Holy Palace Medical Society arrives, then we have no choice but to kill them." Vincent said with a serious face.
Ridgelife's expression changed slightly as she listened to Vincent's words: "Do you think you can get rid of that guy named William Hans without arousing suspicion? He is not as simple as he seems."
Vincent snorted coldly, put his hands on the armrests of the wheelchair, tapped the armrests with his fingertips, and said in a low and cold tone: "So what if he is not simple? He is just an outsider. The Carter family has forcibly interfered in our affairs, which has complicated the situation here. If he hinders our plan, he must be eliminated."
Ridgelife frowned, as if she wanted to say something, but hesitated.
Vincent turned his head and stared at her. "What are you worried about? We only have one chance to wait for. The people of the Holy Palace Medical Association will not tolerate failure. Moreover... no matter how strong he is, he is just one person. Can he withstand the power of the deep sea?"
Ridgelife whispered, "He may be stronger than we thought. He is not just an ordinary half-blood. There are also rumors that..." She paused, as if she found it difficult to speak.
"What's the rumor?" Vincent narrowed his eyes, his voice carrying a hint of danger.
"Some say he was a Prussian hero in World War I," Ridgelev finally said, with a hint of worry in her tone that was hard to conceal.
Vincent's sneer echoed in the quiet room. He leaned back in his wheelchair, the wrinkles on his face looking even deeper under the dim light. His eyes flashed with contempt, and his tone was full of disdain: "The hero of Prussia? He was just a famous figure a hundred years ago! The times have abandoned him, and now he is just a dying old soldier."
Rigidrev's expression did not relax because of Vincent's contempt. She still had that worry in her voice and whispered, "Maybe, but you forgot that in those legends, he once single-handedly stopped an entire army and even killed the half-bloods on the opposite side. Such a person, even if abandoned by the times, is definitely not a simple enemy."
After hearing this, Vincent snorted coldly and paused for a moment, "So what? If he is really that kind of person, he should not stay here. The threat he carries is greater than you think! Regis, you are not scared by those old rumors about him, are you?"
Regislove lowered her head and did not answer immediately. After a moment, she raised her head with a calm and analytical look in her eyes: "Mr. Vincent, I am just worried that if we fail to take action against him, not only will we fail to drive him away, but our deal with the Holy Palace Medical Association may be exposed. By then, not only the Carter Family, but even the Holy Palace Medical Association may lose trust in us."
The sneer on Vincent's face froze slightly, and his eyes became even gloomier. He stopped tapping the armrest with his fingers, and after a moment of silence, he said, "You have some truth in what you said, but if we leave him here, our plan will not go smoothly."
Rigidrev thought for a moment and suggested softly, "Perhaps we can use a more covert method... utilize the power of the deep ice ocean to make him 'accidentally disappear'. This way, even if someone tracks him down, they won't be able to find any clues about us."
Vincent's eyes flashed with approval, and the corners of his mouth rose slightly: "Very good, then do it your way."
Rigidrev nodded, but her tone still carried a hint of uneasiness: "But no matter what, Mr. Vincent, we must act with caution. If he is really the man in the legend, we must be careful with every step we take."
Vincent laughed coldly, raised a thin hand, and clenched the gold chain of the pocket watch on the armrest: "He is just an old soldier. I will make him understand that this is my territory. No matter how glorious he was, he is just another dead soul in the depths of the Arctic Ocean."
Rigidrev nodded slightly in silence, but couldn't help but glance at the polar night outside the window.
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"Boss, we have detected some unknown creatures on the seabed. They look a bit like the extinct megalodon!" Jiude Mai reported after Lu Mingfei walked onto the deck.
"Megalodon..." Lu Mingfei stood on the edge of the deck, staring at the cold sea, his hands in his windbreaker pockets, his golden pupils flickering slightly in the night. The cold polar wind ruffled his hair, but his expression remained calm and his tone carried a hint of thoughtfulness.
Jiude Mai stood behind him, holding a newly printed observation report in her hand, with a hint of uneasiness in her tone: "Boss, do you think these creatures are really megalodons?"
"It's very likely." Lu Mingfei said lightly, his eyes still fixed on the dark sea in the distance.
"According to Prussia's information, the gene leak that occurred here in 1943 caused abnormal changes in the biosphere. The power of the dragon race can change the gene sequence and even give extinct creatures the ability to be reborn. These megalodons are likely just the tip of the iceberg."
Jiude Mai frowned, turned to another page of the report, and pointed at the data on it: "The creatures we detected are even larger than the megalodon in historical records. Biological evolution cannot be completed in a few decades. The only explanation is that they have undergone some kind of transformation."
Lu Mingfei sneered, his voice low but with a hint of teasing: "Transformation? It's better to say regression, that is, to pull everything back to their own era, Megalodon, Mosasaur, and even more ancient creatures... If the Black King's revival accelerates, these monsters may appear worldwide."
Jiude Mai was silent for a moment, then raised her head with a cautious look in her eyes: "So what should we do next? These things are obviously not something that can be easily dealt with by ordinary weapons."
Lu Mingfei turned around, leaned against the side of the boat, and looked at Jiude Mai with deep eyes: "Don't rush to act, let's observe first. Scarlett's information mentioned that the anomaly here is related to some kind of energy resonance. The Black King's egg may be the source. We need to determine the location of that guy, find it, and then..." He paused, and a meaningful smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, "Deal with it before it wakes up."
"Solve it?" Jiude Mai was stunned, then revealed a complicated look, "Boss, this is the Black King. Even among the dragons, the Black King's power is considered to be divine. Boss, are you sure..."
"No." Lu Mingfei interrupted her calmly, but his eyes showed a calm determination, "But if we don't try, who knows?"
Upon hearing this, Jiude Mai was silent for a moment, and finally nodded: "Okay, then I will arrange for the exploration team to collect further data, and let the crew strengthen their vigilance. If the biosphere here has really been transformed, then it is very likely that there are more than just megalodon ancient creatures." "Go." Lu Mingfei waved his hand, watched Jiude Mai turn around and leave, and then turned his gaze to the dark sea.
At this moment, a blonde woman in a red evening dress and high heels came to Lu Mingfei with a glass of wine and said charmingly, her face still flushed from being drunk, "Handsome, do you want to have a drink with me?"
“No.” Lu Mingfei replied.
This luxurious icebreaker not only has Lu Mingfei and his people on board, but also many wealthy businessmen, high-ranking officials and even aristocrats from various countries. This ship was originally designed to serve these wealthy people and is not specifically used for inspections.
However, the situation was urgent and Scarlett had some connection with this ship, so they were arranged to come aboard temporarily.
After being rejected by Lu Mingfei, the woman just smiled and did not turn around and leave. "Handsome guy, I see you brought so many people here. Are you also looking for the kingdom of God..." The woman whispered in Lu Mingfei's ear.
Lu Mingfei originally wanted to push the woman leaning on him away, but after hearing what the woman said, he paused, "God's Kingdom? What is that?"
"Handsome guy, stop pretending. People who come here don't come to enter the Kingdom of God. Not everyone can afford a boat ticket that costs 2000 million." After saying that, the woman's eyes lit up with golden light.
Lu Mingfei tilted his head slightly, his golden pupils flickered slightly under the light, and a hint of inquiry flashed in his eyes.
He looked at the woman in front of him and said calmly: "Hybrid, quite interesting..."
The woman chuckled, her tone a little playful: "Handsome, I'm not the only half-blood on this ship. We all come for the same goal. There's no need to fight with swords."
"God's kingdom..." Lu Mingfei repeated, with a smile on his face. "It seems I missed some interesting news. Why don't you tell me what the so-called 'God's kingdom' is? How about letting me participate in your game?"
The woman gently shook the wine glass in her hand, and the amber liquid rippled in the glass. She whispered: "Legend has it that there is a mysterious relic deep in the Arctic Ocean. It was the holy land of the dragon clan and was called the 'Kingdom of God'.
Legend has it that there is a power beyond human understanding, and it can even change fate. Tell me, who can resist such an attractive place? "
Lu Mingfei leaned against the railing and nodded slightly: "So, the wealthy businessmen, high-ranking officials, and even nobles on this ship have risked their lives to come here for this so-called 'kingdom of God'?"
The woman nodded, a hint of pride on her face. "Yes, although most people don't know the details, they have heard that there may be the secret of eternal life or endless wealth hidden there. Just these rumors are enough to drive people crazy."
"So, what about you?" Lu Mingfei said in a low voice, looking at her with sharp eyes, "Do you also believe these rumors?"
The woman laughed sweetly, with a strange light in her eyes: "It doesn't matter whether you believe it or not. What matters is that if it is true, I must be there."
Lu Mingfei looked at her but sneered in his heart. Could the so-called kingdom of God be the Black King's territory?
He did not reveal his guess, but put on a relaxed expression: "In that case, I wish you good luck, and hope you can find the 'kingdom of God' and realize your wish."
The woman was slightly stunned, then smiled brightly: "Thank you for your blessing, handsome guy. I also hope you can find what you want." After that, she turned and left. Her red dress was slightly lifted in the night breeze, looking seductive and mysterious.
Lu Mingfei watched her leave, but the curve of his mouth gradually cooled. He whispered to himself: "God's Kingdom... It seems that things are more complicated than I thought."
At first, Lu Mingfei was not very interested in this ship, but after talking with the woman in the red dress, he couldn't help but start to look at the captain's people who were called social elites.
They partied all night on the ship, and from time to time they could be seen drunk with excitement, supporting each other on the deck, holding luxurious champagne or whiskey in their hands, and whispering about the legends of the "Kingdom of God" and the infinite possibilities of the future.
Some people excitedly held the vague map of the ruins and argued endlessly, while others directly shouted out their goals: "Eternal life! Endless wealth! Or more..."
Lu Mingfei stood in the shadow of the deck, his eyes coldly sweeping over these drunken so-called elites, with a hint of disgust rising in his heart.
He murmured in a low voice: "God's kingdom, eternal life, endless wealth... These guys probably don't know what they are provoking?"
Not far away, Jiude Mai came over with a bit of nervousness and whispered, "Boss, I just heard some news. Some of these people are from the Holy Palace Medical Association, and there are also representatives from other secret organizations. Obviously, they are not just wealthy businessmen or officials."
"Saint Palace Medical Association..." Lu Mingfei repeated, his eyes slightly focused, and his tone was more alert.
Jiude Mai nodded: "These organizations often use 'scientific research' as a cover to conceal their true purpose, but..." She paused, her face became more serious, "We have also heard some not-so-good rumors."
"Speak." Lu Mingfei raised his head, a golden light flashing in his eyes.
"It is rumored that some organizations are uniting. They are not planning to look for the Kingdom of God, but to use some means to awaken something." Jiude Mai lowered her voice, as if she was afraid of being heard by something.
(End of this chapter)
