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Outside, Chen Huijie was unaware that Yun Yi was spying on her, nor did she know the target of Yun Yi's audacious actions.

After listening to Hoshiguma's brief explanation, which omitted some details that outsiders shouldn't hear, she quickly understood their current situation: they had to wait until things were settled by tomorrow before they could leave, for various reasons.

Chen Huijie nodded knowingly, "Perfect, let's settle things here with that guy and our identities first, and then we can leave tomorrow."

As she spoke, she waved to her temporary subordinates, who, upon recognizing her as an acquaintance of the leader, had consciously restrained themselves and were awaiting orders, to return to their posts.

Once the order was given, dozens of men and women, still breathing heavily and full of energy, left in an orderly fashion like a tide, instantly silencing the entire courtyard. It was as if only the three people in the public eye remained standing there.

The already conspicuous mace became even more prominent at this moment. Hoshiguma and Chen Huijie, who knew each other well, did not continue their conversation, but subconsciously focused their attention on this "guest Q*UN Yiling I (seven) four. Wujiu (nine) VI "II".

After Chen Huijie, the host, put away his weapons, Jian followed suit and put his mace back into its sheath at his waist, casually carrying only his sword.

While the two were chatting, she didn't listen carefully, but kept her gaze fixed on the direction of the mecha until they finished their conversation, at which point she turned back to look at them.

Chen Huijie, who didn't know what to say, Xingxiong, who felt she shouldn't have started it, and Jianmian, who had a calm expression, exchanged glances.

To be precise, it was Chen Huijie and Xingxiong who hesitated, while Jian simply stared at whoever looked at her without any expression, with a cold look that showed no desire to speak.

The standoff didn't last long before Hoshiguma gave Chen Huijie a look, urging her to introduce the person.

Chen Huijie's cold expression was no less intense than Jian's. Upon receiving the prompt, she decisively opened her hand towards Jian, then turned her head towards Hoshiguma, "This is Jian from Kalan Trading. He came to Lungmen with the team and is seeking cooperation opportunities with that guy."

He then withdrew his hand and turned to look at the mace, while holding out his other hand to Hoshiguma. "This is Hoshiguma from the Lungmen Guard Bureau, but she will become unemployed along with me after tomorrow."

Hoshiguma silently scratched the back of his head. This introduction... well, in a way, it was really efficient.

Speechless, she politely greeted Jian, "Hello, I'm Hoshiguma. If you need any help, feel free to let me know. For example, I know which rice noodle roll shop in Lungmen has the best rice noodle rolls."

"Thank you, but I don't plan to travel to Lungmen for the time being." Jian remained expressionless, seemingly unaware of any problem with Chen Huijie's introduction, and responded to Xingxiong naturally.

Then, Jian greeted Hoshiguma, "Hello, I'm Jian from Kalan Trading. If you need any help or cooperation, just let me know anytime."

Surprisingly, her response was as capable as her appearance: her pronunciation was clear and crisp, and her language was mature and steady.

However, while her voice was clear and bright, with a slightly husky quality at the end, it also subtly revealed a youthful and energetic vibe. Her tone was also gentle, distinct, and slightly different from her temperament, which made Yun Yi glance at her sideways.

The sound of a mace itself has a kind of pleasant quality that contains a stubborn vitality. Combined with this contrast, it seems that the pleasantness of the voice and the good looks of the person are taken to another level.

After going through the necessary social formalities, the three of them, all efficient and quick, got straight to the point.

Hoshiguma looked down at Chen Huijie, "Xiao Yunyi said she can't be in crowded places, shall we go directly to find Governor Wei?"

Her words were somewhat disjointed, but Chen Huijie, who knew the premise of Yun Yi's terrifying pressure, instantly understood Hoshiguma's meaning.

Indeed, crowded and noisy places are troublesome for Yun Yi, not only for her, but also for everyone who sees her. If possible, it's best not to cause trouble for government officials and innocent passersby.

Thinking of this, Chen Huijie nodded slightly, agreeing with Hoshiguma's suggestion, "Okay."

Volume 2: Fireworks at Longmen: Chapter 258 Yun Yi: My head itches, my heart itches, my whole body itches!

After agreeing, Chen Huijie didn't forget the other silent person present. She turned to look at Jian, her dragon tail swaying slightly to the side. "Jian, are you coming back with us directly, or do you want to deal with this guy first?"

As she asked the question, Chen Huijie's gaze fell to the person under Jian's feet, who had been forced to sleep soundly from beginning to end, having had his head pressed down and then stepped on.

The other person was covered in a gray and white mottled animal skin robe. Underneath the disheveled robe was a close-fitting sweater of the same color and dark, thick leather pants. On his feet and hands were heavy snow boots and fleece-lined leather gloves.

These warm clothes, meant to be hidden in the snowfield, were quite conspicuous in the lush green courtyard where they were now, making their status as outsiders undeniable.

Then, considering that the weapon comes from the Kallan Trade Company, which is located in the frigid Shelag region, it's not hard to guess that this guy is probably a troublesome opponent that the Kallan Trade Company has been chasing all the way from their hometown.

`Delete like⊙start#private】Master?Li Yijian put down her foot, bent down and lifted the person up with one hand, she lifted the person by the sturdy belt around the waist.

He stood up, lifting the person up, and casually shook the mace in his hand as if it were a small bag, but the other person did not show any physical reaction as if they were about to wake up.

Once she was certain the other person wouldn't wake up anytime soon, she looked up and met their gaze. "I'll stay with you."

The two nodded, and the itinerary was set. Without another word, the three changed direction and set off.

"Huh? They just left like that? Aren't they going to say anything more?" Yun Yi muttered to himself in confusion as he quickly steered the Nirvana to catch up.

With so many things still unresolved, none of the three of them asked a single question and simply brushed it aside. Seriously, ladies, isn't your curiosity and desire to explore a bit too weak?

If it were her and Swire here, they would have to talk for at least ten or twenty minutes to do justice to all the subtle clues on the scene.

Swire: Idiot, please don't drag me into this, thank you.

Yunyi: Jian clearly sensed my presence and seemed quite concerned, so why didn't you ask? Xingxiong was clearly concerned about why Lao Chen wasn't with Swire, so why didn't you ask? Lao Chen's reaction to hearing about the Rat King's appearance seemed to indicate he was very concerned, so why didn't you press him for details?

They made their intentions obvious but refused to ask, and in the end, it wasn't the two of them who suffered, but rather Yun Yi, who was watching from the sidelines, itching with curiosity.

No matter how much Yun Yi scratched his head and restlessly inside the mecha, the three people accompanying the mecha were extremely taciturn. They maintained their style of doing more and saying less while on a mission, without uttering a single word.

The three, who were quite composed, led Yunyi deep into the city government building, using ellipses as they went.

There are no buildings here, only a simple, seemingly wooden gate.

The gate, which looked like an antique, automatically slid open to both sides when the three arrived, revealing a courtyard filled with birdsong and fragrant flowers.

Even though Yun Yi didn't understand the flowers, trees, insects, snakes, birds, and beasts that rich people played with, when he saw the beautiful flowers swaying in the breeze in the courtyard, the artistically trimmed plants, and the birds and beasts that showed signs of training, he could still sense the smell of money.

It's no surprise that this impressive-looking courtyard, which has direct access to the government, is probably where Wei Yanwu lives.

As Yun Yi pondered, the door closed behind Jian. Chen Huijie, who was leading the group, stopped and turned to face Xingxiong and Jian. Her gaze lingered behind them for a moment, as if she were looking for Yun Yi. Naturally, she couldn't find him.

Chen Huijie glanced at Jian with a subtle look before turning her gaze to Hoshiguma. "It would be troublesome to come out in front of that guy. How about now? There's no one else around here for the time being except for that guy, Aunt Wenyue, and the customers from Wei Kalan Trading."

"Are the guests alright?" Hoshiguma didn't answer for Yun Yi, but instead pressed for more information to confirm the situation and determine whether or not he could come out now. "And Madam Wen Yue, if..."

Hoshiguma, who has some strange connection with Lady Fumizuki, is not worried that Fumizuki will cause trouble for Yunyi, but she is worried about Fumizuki's safety.

It should be noted that the pressure generated by Yun Yi's intense emotional fluctuations once managed to kill an inner guard.

Lady Wenyue may be strong, but her defense may not be stronger than that of the inner guards who have strange creatures inside them. If she were to injure them, not only would the two of them suffer, but Wei Yanwu would probably also go berserk for a short time.

Hoshiguma's worried expression caught the eye of Ken, who was standing nearby. She tilted her head slightly, her eyes flashing, and then her gaze swept over the mecha with a clear focus.

Yun Yi met her gaze through the projection without any panic, listening to Hoshiguma and Chen Huijie's brief but undeniably spoken discussion, his eyes practically brimming with tears, "—Finally!"

For over ten minutes! Finally, we heard voices!

Yunyi felt that if he were in the anime, he would definitely be shedding tears of emotion right now.

But this is reality, and no matter how shaken she was, only a small tear of bitterness rolled down her cheek.

The three people below were completely unaware of Yun Yi's exaggerated reaction, which resembled withdrawal.

Chen Huijie lightly touched the ground with the tip of her tail and earnestly explained to Hoshiguma, "Don't worry, when we negotiate with that guy, he will definitely ask Aunt Wenyue to entertain the two from Kalan Trading."

She stood with one hand on her hip, looking calm and composed. "As long as we reminded Aunt Wenyue beforehand to find a reception room further away, the guests and Aunt Wenyue will be fine."

“…That’s feasible.” Hoshiguma thought for a moment and nodded in approval.

Since Yun Yi has arrived this time, it would be best if she made an appearance—she herself is actually their biggest selling point.

They believed that any leader who had met Yun Yi would make a choice based on their conscience before learning of Yun Yi's immortality and his invincible strength.

Even Wei Yanwu would be no exception. In this way, they, who essentially have no trump cards, would not be at a disadvantage in negotiations, and Yun Yi, who was dissatisfied with Wei Yanwu, could also openly vent his anger.

It's a win-win situation; they win twice. Therefore, they have no reason not to bring Yunyi if there are no problems.

Trusting Yun Yi, Hoshiguma and Chen Huijie tacitly ignored the possibility that Yun Yi might have an overly strong emotional reaction upon first meeting him.

Furthermore, Yun Yi's emotions are always clearly visible before they reach a point where his pressure becomes lethal, and there is a temporary distance limit; once he exceeds a certain distance, danger can be avoided.

Therefore, even if something unexpected happens, the two of them are confident that they can get Yunyi away from Wenyue before the final explosion, or remind Yunyi to return to the Nirvana.

After confirming the details of Yunyi's matter, Chen Huijie looked again at Jian, who had been silently observing them and was preparing to throw everything she had heard and seen at her boss for a headache, and asked, "Jian, are you going to find your companion first, or wait for our friend to arrive before going together?"

Volume 2: Fireworks at Lungmen: Chapter 259 Hoshiguma: Giving Old Wei a Misconception—Anyway, Lungmen Won't Suffer a Loss

Hoshiguma added, "Ms. Kurenai, I believe you have heard that our soon-to-arrive friend is rather special and dangerous. Just in case, you may leave first."

The implication is that if you are worried about the danger to yourself and your companions, you can leave first and go back to remind them. You can also tell Wei Yanwu and Wen Yue about this, thereby gaining a favor of unknown value.

The extent of the favor is determined by the actual level of danger Yun Yi faces.

Jian blinked his golden eyes, which were brighter than Hoshiguma's, a look of serious thought flashing in them.

Immediately, she leaned on her sword and shook her head slightly. "Thank you for the reminder. I'll wait with you. I'll notify the boss via the terminal when they arrive."

The implication was that she wanted to see her so-called dangerous friend in person, but was also willing to heed the advice of the two well-intentioned individuals.

Hoshiguma and Chen Huijie didn't say anything more. Since she said that, it meant she was confident in her abilities.

Given the mace's powerful aura, they would naturally respect the other party's choice.

Chen Huijie gave Hoshiguma a look, and Hoshiguma looked up at the sky, slightly raising her wrist from which a band of light extended.

She closed her eyes and conveyed her thoughts to Yunyi through the light band, "Little Yunyi, your participation in the negotiations can speed up our negotiation process and increase our final gains, but it will also require you to meet Governor Wei. Do you want to participate in the negotiations? If so, come now, let's go in together."

"What are we going to talk about?" Inside the driver's seat, Yun Yi, who was relaxing and leaning back on the bench, did not answer Hoshiguma immediately, but instead asked, "Or rather, if I were to get involved, what would I need to do?"

She's absolutely terrible at negotiation and maneuvering. Would it be okay if she really got involved? What if the benefits she brings outweigh the losses she causes?

Hoshiguma roughly understood Yunyi's concerns, and her message, conveyed again with a hint of a smile and boundless reassurance, said, "Don't worry, you just need to stay with us the whole time and keep your emotional fluctuations to a non-fatal level."

"Old Chen will handle the negotiations, and I'll take care of the formalities and small talk. You can enjoy the food and wine on the table without saying a word or doing anything. If you get annoyed, you can just leave." Hoshiguma told Yunyi in a few words how much freedom she would have when participating in the negotiations.

"Listen, doesn't this sound a bit arrogant?" Yun Yi touched his smooth, white hair, somewhat puzzled. "Going to negotiate, is it really okay for me to be so... presumptuous?"

“Ahem, when you’re out in the world, you have to give yourself an identity. Little Yunyi, don’t forget the identity that Miss and we prepared for you.” Hoshiguma pressed her knuckles against her philtrum and covered the corners of her lips with her hand. “On the surface, you are an orphan adopted by Miss, but in reality, you are a mysterious genius young man invested in by Miss.”

She listed them one by one: "'You' created a super-intelligent robot capable of autonomous creation, an unprecedented terminal capable of communication across the entire continent, a mecha comparable to the Rat King, and several powerful weapons mounted on the mecha. In addition, you also possess rare space-based Originium Arts, and an astonishing but uncontrollable mental pressure..."

Yun Yi tilted her head. Putting aside the embellishments, these were indeed things she possessed, but after hearing what Xing Xiong said, she felt a little uncomfortable and embarrassed for some reason.

It really sounds like they're introducing the achievements of some world-class figure!

I hadn't noticed before, but now that I look at it, the identity they prepared for her seems to be getting increasingly absurd because of the various items she redeemed and her own power.

Yunyi's discomfort from her toes digging into the ground didn't reach Hoshiguma through her silence. After listing Yunyi's extraordinary achievements, Hoshiguma continued, "And this 'you' is only in your early twenties. Such a young prodigy, it's normal for him to be arrogant, unsociable, and unconventional. Geniuses often have extraordinary personalities due to their exceptional talent and experiences."

Yun Yi understood Hoshiguma's meaning: "'My' character is set up to be powerful but lack social skills, so that Wei Yanwu can relax?"

“That’s right, this is the most efficient way, and the results are the greatest.” Hoshiguma affirmed Yunyi.

Yun Yi understood completely. Indeed, she had exceeded expectations as an individual and could gather a considerable force at any time.

If she were more worldly-wise, she could easily create a commercial alliance in a country with an excessively large influence, similar to Kazimierz. Of course, it's hard to say whether it could remain stable like those well-established alliances.

However, for shrewd leaders, the breakthrough from 0 to 1 is far more important than the breakthrough from 1 to 100. They never underestimate anyone who has the opportunity to snatch their bait. At that time, Yun Yi may very well be secretly targeted and tripped up by Wei Yanwu.

But if Yun Yi didn't understand these things, and was just a pure technician and combatant, it would be a different story. Look at their team; apart from Yun Yi, the other three all have deep feelings for Longmen, are of high moral character, and are capable.

The fact that these three were willing to follow the hotheaded Yun Yi as sponsors and companions makes it hard not to suspect that they were actually after Yun Yi's incredible inventions, talents, and potential, and were following her to cultivate a relationship in order to supply Longmen with goods—in short, taking advantage of her.

During the negotiations, how could Wei Yanwu not go easy on them? They're his own people!

Moreover, Yun Yi knew perfectly well that, in a sense, the illusion they wanted to give Wei Yanwu was actually true. Hoshiguma and the other two really did intend to grow with Yun Yi and make some things to subsidize Lungmen. There was no need to worry about them being exposed later.

But Yun Yi remained calm. With the contract in place, none of the three would ever betray or leave her in this lifetime. Even if she were to subsidize Longmen, it would be something like helping her maternal family in a normal way, and it would not harm their common interests.

Therefore, upon learning of the hidden plan in the words of the abandoned umbrella*neighbor four*诌彡逝星熊, Yun Yi did not object. "I understand. If I don't have to do anything, then I'll go. I'll just treat it as sightseeing and eating."

Wei Yanwu's courtyard is quite beautiful, and I imagine the food there must be very good. It's been a while since she's eaten, so she can treat herself to some delicious food.

The moment Yun Yi accepted Hoshiguma's invitation, influenced by the decisive actions of the three people outside, he said no more. Instead, he lightly touched the collar around his neck and teleported himself out, while also retrieving the Nirvana from the collar.

In the courtyard, after Hoshiguma closed her eyes for a short while, Chen Huijie and Jian noticed a ray of light on the ground between them that was exactly the same as the light Hoshiguma had shown when she appeared.

As the light faded, Chen Huijie saw Yun Yi, whom she hadn't seen for a while. After observing him for a moment and seeing that he looked quite well, she felt relieved and solemnly said to him, "Old Yun, I'll be troubling you from now on."

"." Because there was an unpleasant outsider present, Yun Yi, who had just finished discussing the script and felt the need to act, paused for a moment before organizing his thoughts and nodding to Chen Huijie, "It's nothing."

PS:

That's about it. This volume covers the basics of Lungmen, and it will most likely end around chapter 300 (thanks to the readers for reminding me, otherwise I feel like the author could write 400 chapters just for the beginning of Lungmen). Next, we'll head to the chaotic Ursus to officially establish our own territory!

Volume Two: Fireworks at Longmen: Chapter 260 (Main Story) The Mace (Not Fully Understood): A Strange Person, Fortune and Misfortune Hard to Tell

At this moment, Hoshiguma opened his eyes and gave Yunyi a refreshing smile, patting his chest with a hearty expression, "Little Yunyi, don't worry, leave the trivial matters to me and Old Chen. We guarantee that Governor Wei will provide us with enough supplies."

"Hmm." Yun Yi responded indifferently. At this moment, the advantage came that no one but her own people had actually spent time with her, so she could play the role in the most convenient way.

After replying, Yun Yi couldn't resist his curiosity and turned to glance at Jian, who was standing to the side without saying a word.

Jian instantly caught Yun Yi's gaze and immediately returned it with a calm look, but the two fluffy sheep ears peeking out from her hair swayed slightly restlessly.

From the moment Yun Yi appeared, the ever-present pressure twisted the air around Jian into lead, making it stuffy and heavy. Her ability to move now is purely due to her extraordinary physical qualities and indomitable will.

The facts fully proved that Hoshiguma, who was about to lose her job, was not exaggerating; this friend of hers was indeed a dangerous person whom even she had to be extremely wary of.