dmims Chapter 188 How dare they arrest my people?
Chapter 188 How dare they arrest my people?
The Peninsula Hotel penthouse suite, Tokyo.
The atmosphere was initially somewhat delicate.
Uesugi Yue sat opposite Lu Mingfei. This last movie star, who had regained his dignity, was trying to have an honest conversation with this young man from China whose background was mysterious but whose strength was unfathomable.
Or rather, it was an important exchange of information and a test of strength.
Uesugi Koshi talked about the ancient legend of the White King's bloodline of the Snake-Headed Eight Families, the sacredness and betrayal buried under the dust of history, and also mentioned another undercurrent beneath the surface of the mixed-race world in Japan today—the Demon Clan.
That was an organization considered heretical by the orthodox Snake Clan, composed of mixed-race individuals with unstable or extreme bloodlines. They acted mysteriously and used cruel methods, and had been fighting against the Snake Clan for many years.
He stated that many recent unusual incidents targeting the Snake-Headed Eight Families and Erii may be linked to the Fierce Demon Clan, or even to the ambitions of certain individuals within the families.
Uesugi Koshi didn't know much about the Demon Clan, probably because he had only been back for a short time.
But Lu Mingfei listened attentively; these secrets were precisely the background pieces he needed to understand.
By revealing these things, Uesugi Koshi was both showing goodwill and demonstrating his own value and intelligence network.
The air between the two seemed to thicken because of these heavy secrets.
However, just as Uesugi Kotsugu was getting to the crucial point, trying to guide Lu Mingfei to have doubts about some of the current patriarch Tachibana Masamune's actions...
Jingle Bell!
The specially made encrypted satellite phone that Lu Mingfei had placed on the table suddenly started vibrating rapidly and emitting a sharp beeping sound!
This ringtone indicates the highest priority emergency communication.
Lu Mingfei frowned, made an apologetic gesture to Uesugi Kotsushi, and picked up the phone.
"explain."
His voice was calm.
A clear voice came from the other end of the phone, accompanied by a faint, suppressed sound of wind in the background.
"Road Group, the Osaka operation has been ambushed! The enemy was well-prepared; the warehouse is a trap, containing a large number of genetically modified, non-standard Dead Servants. Their combat strength exceeds expectations. Commissioner Chu, Commissioner Fingel, and Young Master Genji are engaged in fierce combat! Our side has not suffered any casualties so far, but clearing out the enemy will take time, and we may not be able to achieve our objective of capturing key personnel alive! Also..."
The bluebird paused, as if confirming something, then its tone became more serious:
"...According to the domestic assistance notification we just received, and by comparing the clues left in Osaka with some shared information from the Sheqi Hachike family...Ms. Su Xiaoqiang and her rescued companions did not arrive at our embassy in Japan as planned! Shortly after leaving the dock area, on their way to the embassy, they disappeared again! Preliminary assessment suggests they may have been kidnapped a second time or...some other accident!"
"what?!"
Lu Mingfei's originally calm face instantly turned as gloomy as the sea before a storm!
An indescribable aura of violence, mixed with anger, self-blame, and coldness, erupted from him like an out-of-control volcano!
That wasn't just a simple killing intent, but a higher, more fundamental pressure, as if some sleeping beast had been completely enraged!
Sitting opposite him, Uesugi Kotsu, the former movie star, suddenly felt his breath catch in his throat!
My heart felt like it was being squeezed tightly by an invisible hand!
The golden dragon-like light in his eyes instinctively shone in resistance, but he still felt a chill run down his spine!
He looked at Lu Mingfei in shock.
The oppressive aura emanating from this young man was so palpable that even he felt a real threat!
This is something that no ordinary S-class hybrid could possess!
Even the top leader of the Camarilla couldn't intimidate him based on bloodline!
Damn it!
Lu Mingfei's anger surged within him.
Although Osaka's operation was thwarted and troublesome, he had confidence in Chu Zihang and Finger, believing that even if things went wrong, they could escape unscathed.
Those Deadpools aren't enough to keep them here.
But... Su Xiaoqiang and the others have disappeared again!
This was the real trigger that ignited his anger!
They had already been rescued, and they had already embarked on their journey home!
He specifically asked Zero to give them money and an address so as to ensure that they could safely reach the embassy and receive the protection of their motherland!
But now, right here in Tokyo, where the Snake Clan's control is strongest, right under Lu Mingfei's nose, these compatriots who had just escaped their clutches have disappeared once again?!
He just didn't want them involved in the danger.
This is not just a provocation, it's a slap in the face!
It trampled all his previous efforts and arrangements underfoot!
What angered him even more was the underlying meaning.
The fact that the other party not only possesses extraordinary abilities, capable of setting a trap in Osaka, but also of accurately targeting Su Xiaoqiang and her group again in Tokyo, demonstrates that their intelligence network and operational capabilities far exceed expectations. It's even possible that... the movements of the embassy were monitored or predicted to some extent!
This has seriously crossed the line!
Meanwhile, the Snake Clan... Genjiro led his elite troops to Osaka, so what were the forces at the Tokyo headquarters doing?
While Uesugi Echizen was busy seizing power, what was Tachibana Masamune busy with?
"Mr. Uesugi,"
Lu Mingfei's voice was icy cold, devoid of any warmth. He slowly stood up, and the terrifying pressure he exuded did not completely subside; instead, it became even more condensed, like solid ice enveloping boiling lava.
"It seems our conversation today needs to be temporarily suspended."
He looked at Uesugi Kotsugu, his eyes sharp as knives: "The information you provided about the Oni Clan and their internal conflicts is very valuable. But now, I have a more urgent matter to deal with."
Uesugi Kotsushi recovered from his initial shock. After all, he was a man who had seen many storms. He took a deep breath, suppressed the tremor in his heart, and said in a deep voice:
"Lu-kun, do you need any help? I do have some connections in Tokyo."
He also realized the seriousness of the matter; it was not just a personal matter for Lu Mingfei, but could also involve relations with China and the balance of power in Tokyo's underground forces.
Lu Mingfei gave him a deep look, as if he was weighing his options.
"Then I'll trouble Mr. Uesugi to use all your resources in Tokyo to help me investigate a few people."
Lu Mingfei sent Su Xiaoqiang and others' basic information to a designated terminal of Uesugi Yue using encryption.
"They disappeared near the port area a few days ago. The last possible area they were last seen in is... I need to know where they are now, who took them away, even if it's their bodies, I need to see them!"
His tone was firm and unquestionable.
"As for Osaka..."
A cold glint flashed in Lu Mingfei's eyes as he picked up his phone.
"Bluebird, inform Chu Zihang and Fingel that they are authorized to use necessary means to end the battle quickly, prioritizing their own safety. Report back to me immediately after the cleanup is complete, and then... return to Tokyo as fast as possible!"
"in addition."
He added into the phone, each word dripping with icy sharpness.
"Use all our external intelligence networks in Japan, contact our home country, request the highest level of assistance, and use every legal and... underhanded means possible. Dig three feet into the ground, and find Su Xiaoqiang and the others! I want them alive, or... I want the murderer to be buried with me!"
After hanging up the phone, Lu Mingfei walked to the huge floor-to-ceiling window and looked down at the brightly lit but also filthy metropolis.
His back was straight, yet it exuded a chilling aura.
Uesugi Koshi watched him silently, knowing that he had witnessed the truly terrifying side of this young man today.
This is not just about strength, but also about extreme protectiveness and ruthlessness, willing to pay any price to avoid offending someone.